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Discount Alert! Second City Store Offering 15% Off for Spring!

That's right! We know the economy is tough, but everyone needs some new threads and jewelry for spring/summer! So enjoy 15% your entire order (plus free ground shipping) at the Second City Store. Simply enter code 'Spring15' at checkout.

Here is a sample of what you will find

Jules 11-Strand Bracelet $160, now $136
We still love this bracelet and now it comes in a variety of combinations for spring.

Melanie Nicole Triangle Halter Dress $250, now 212.50
This dress can be worn a multitude of ways and packs like a dream. How versatile!


Elyse C. Bec Elegant Green-Grey Wrap $145, now $123.25
Perfect for those chilly nights by the beach.

Cyndi Chan Short Rain Resistant Trench $350, now $297.50
The same Cyndi Chan Signature Trench styling (as seen on Oprah) but this coat is water resistant and a little shorter!

K. Amato - The Fremont $48, now $40.80
We just love Kristen's affordable chic jewelry!

Vika Stretch Silk Satin Sleeveless Dress With Lapel $370, now $314.50
The color of this dress compliments every skin-tone. Perfect for the office or a night out.

Laura J. Designs Green Amethyst Teardrop Earrings $75, now $63.75
The only tears you will cry will be of joy for getting these earrings at such a great price!

Shop the Second City Store now!

L.A. Event. Bag Snob's Oscar de la Renta Fete

If you happen to live or be in L.A. May 20th, make sure to join our good friends over at Bag Snob for Baubles, Bags and Bubbly!

Who:  The Bag Snobs, Lou Lou de la Falaise, Eliza Bolen
What: Baubles, Bags and Bubbly
Where: Oscar de la Renta Boutique 8446 Melrose Place
When: Tuesday, May 20th. 5:00pm-8:00pm
Why: Because all girls need a lot of Baubles, Bags, and Bubbly!

Spring Trends. Pastel Watercolors

"Memories, like the corners of my mind. Misty water-colored memories"...whoops sorry. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the old romantics and the new watercolor trend. These painterly prints are fresh for spring and summer. I just can't get enough!

Like something you see? Shop these styles here.

- Lauren Dimet Waters

Blog Therapy Fridays. Web Snob Weekly Round-Up Friday

FASHION & STYLE

Coquette finds fresh Summer looks in the color green.

My Fashion Life catches Giorgio Armani during his whirlwind tour of NYC.

Papierblog looks at the greatest fashion entrepreneurs and who is missing from the list.

Celebs Spill to Stylehive at the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala!

Stiletto Jungle has discovered no-slip strapless bras.

Dreading swimsuit season? Get your best beach bod with StyleBakery's tips for finding the right swimsuit for your figure.

I'm Not Obsessed gives us a sneak peak at Target/Barney's Rogan Gregory for GO. International line.

Omiru shows us how to accessorize a Little Black Dress.

Second City Style shows you how to get Spring Runway looks the vintage way.

ACCESSORIES

Bag Bliss’ Fantastic 14 List: Fourteen Fabulous Bags under $140!!!

Bag Snob re-visits with the Master of Elegance: Oscar de la Renta!

KRiSTOPHER shops the best black on sale.

Fashion Indie & Maurices announces Winner of Project Handbag, Christina Oertel

BEAUTY

WE LOVE BEAUTY.com wants you to VOTE for Look of the Month April!

Beauty Snob learns how the Material Girl stays 50 and Fabulous!

Celebrity Sue. Uma Thurman Sues Lancôme

Fresh off the heels of her creepy stalker case, it looks like actress Uma Thurman may be headed back to court. WWD, is reporting Thurman filed a $15 million lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan today (Friday) against Lancôme for allegedly continuing to use her image in advertising even though her contract had expired.

According to Thurman’s lawyer, Bert Fields, her contract with Lancôme ended in 2004, but the brand has continued to use her image to sell products all around the world during the past four years. She is seeking $15 million from the French company, owned by L’Oréal.

But Lancome is fighting back – the company filed a suit of its own earlier this week in the State Supreme Court in Manhattan, saying it did not violate the contract and does not owe Thurman money.

Source: WWD
Photo: actressmodels.com 

Sample Sales. Shop Yoox.com May 13th.

Billion Dollar Babes and Yoox.com are teaming up for an online sample sale Tuesday, May 13th on the Yoox.com website. The shopping commences Monday the 12th at 11am for registered Billion Dollar Babes users, and opens to the public on Tuesday. You'll be able to find womens, mens and children's wear and accessories at up to 90% off from Costume National, Gianfranco Ferre, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Evisu, BlueMarine and many more. Get shopping!

Giveaway. Enter to Win the SAK & HarperCollins Publishers "Book in a Bag Giveaway"

Reading is fundamental! And, it’s almost time to throw a few good books in your bag and head to the beach! Beach reading is just weeks away! This year do it for free! The SAK and HarperCollins Publishers will give 15 lucky winners the trendy Silverlake Convertible Clutchs in one of four bright colors filled with three of the season's best reads.

Visit thesak.com to enter The SAK “Book in a Bag” contest before May 31. 

Shop Project Runway. Rami Kashou On HSN.

Stefani Greenfield, co-owner of Scoop NYC boutique stores, and HSN announced today that Project Runway finalist Rami Kashou, will design an exclusive look for the one year anniversary show of Scoop Style on HSN. The show will air on May 15^th at 1:30am-2:00am and 10pm-12am. Kashou will make a special appearance on that day to present his anniversary look. Kashou’s dress highlights the designer’s draping expertise with a rayon-blend fabric, available in black, rich peacock, lime pop and vintage sea foam for $280.00.

Along with commissioning Kashou’s design, Scoop Style will also offer the best items for the season and latest in fashion trends along with guidance on how to wear them.  The show will feature this seasons must haves which includes dresses, bags, shoes and jewelry from such top designers as Vera Wang Lavender Label, Theory and Scoop Beach.

Sounds worth a view to us!

Update. I Do Declare, is Nina Garcia Headed to Marie Claire?

According to today's NYPost and Fashion Week Daily, Tracy Taylor is rumored to be out at Marie Claire and Nina Garcia in. Word has it the Project Runway judge who was dumped by Elle Magazine last month is about to land a major gig at Marie Claire. In case you forgot, Garcia (the former Elle fashion director) was fired last month, almost a year after the Joe Zee-helmed creative team was installed. We guessed all hell would break loose.

This could be just the shot in the arm Marie Claire needed. The magazine has faced some controversy and declining newsstand numbers since editor Lesley Jane Seymour left in mid-2006.

Read more at Fashion Week Daily.

Celebrity Style. Ricci's On A Role.

In the miles of media coverage Christina Ricci has been getting recently for the opening of Speed Racer, we haven't seen her slip up once, style-wise. The quirky actress has definitely made some mistakes in the past, but she seems to have finally tapped into her personal style. The girl has been showing up to every major event looking gorgeous, and has even gotten snapped by the paps looking good! Here are some of her recent looks that have been infinitely pleasing. We're aspiring to follow in her glamorous footsteps!

Her best look was possibly her gown for the Costume Institute Gala. She channeled the superhero theme better than anyone, without looking cutesy or campy. Of course, her tiny waist helps her pull of the dress like a superwoman.

Next, she showed a casual look at TRL that was event appropriate and still young and chic. It's amazing how she pulls off the black flared jean on her petite frame.

She's worked multiple cocktail dresses at the various premieres of Speed Racer. Here are two she wore that we love, even in the rain.

And finally, the papparazzi shot we promised. She's caught offguard and still looks great!

She repeats the shoes and jacket from an earlier look, and makes them look chic in a whole new way with the white dress. She even pulls off the oversized sunglasses that we don't always love! So well done, Miss Ricci, we're digging it all!

Photos: WireImage.com