When I discovered Alexis Bittar was going to be at Nordstrom on Michigan Avenue last Friday, I wanted to meet him! Alexis Bittar jewelry has graced the pages of Second City Style and has been selected by our editors time and time again. I wanted to learn how these wonderful wearable sculptures are crafted, and …
Don’t panic! We nearly did too. Koros is seriously….moving. Not closing permanently (which is news we are getting accustomed to in Chicago, sadly). Straight from Kristin’s mouth they will remain in the area, they just are not announcing where yet. So help Koros pack less by picking up fab designer clearance summer items. Come on, …
The jewels of the late Onassis heiress, Christina Onassis, will go up for auction at Christie’s in London tomorrow. The collection of jewelry, which forms part of the auction house’s summer jewelry sale, is expected to fetch $5.8 million. Highlights in the collection include a 38-carat pear-shaped diamond pendant, valued at as much as $4.31 …
Sure, we love the bold statement dresses, diamond earrings, gold clutches—but every year the Oscars is a time for screen sirens to wow us with new wonders–different ways to wear necklaces, wrapped dresses, new pleats, and textured tops coverings. We were expecting (and hoping for) deep yellow gowns and diamond earrings with a gem dangling, …
Last year, Macy’s in Chicago consigned a bevy of Chicago designer’s apparel, jewelry, handbags, etc. This year Macy’s North announces the purchasing of 19 collections by Chicago-based fashion designers to debut and be sold at Macy’s on State Street, launching October 9 (in conjunction with Chicago’s Fashion Week – Fashion Focus Chicago 2007 ). They …
