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Annual customer Christmas party at Balliets on Thursday December 01, 2010 | Comment on this article Leave a comment So many store parties, so much fun. Here’s another you won’t want to miss. Balliets at Classen Curve is having its annual customer Christmas party from 10 a.m. to to 7 p.m. Thursday. In addition to the holiday refreshments, all stock sales will be SALES TAX FREE. Now that’s what I call a Christmas... Read More
Jewelry designer Diana Warner coming to The MakeUp Bar December 01, 2010 New York jewelry designer Diana Warner will bring her jewelry, along with a selection of women’s silk scarves and men’s ties, to The MakeUp Bar. Warner, whose many collections support several charities, is known for her jewelry that mixes vintage crystals or beads with new elements. “It’s our little... Read More
New flavors for Carmex lip balm December 01, 2010 Kiss chapped lips goodbye with one of Carmex’s new limited-edition  flavors – Lime Twist or Vanilla. What’s more, each has SPF of 15. Beginning this month, the new flavors will be available exclusively at all Walgreens. Suggested price for the new lip balms is $1.69. Call me cheap, but I’m... Read More
Shop and be festive at Nancy Farha's Holiday Party on Thursday December 01, 2010 Nancy Farha’s is having a Holiday Party with 20 percent off selected clothing and accessories from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.  This is the perfect time to check out the store if you’ve never been. The store will be showing off its new Nancy Farha’s inspired jewelry and the updated Brighton area.... Read More
Wilshire Village Holiday Open House December 01, 2010 Wilshire Village is having its Holiday Open House from 5 to 8 tonight. You can count on food, drinks, entertainment and a sneak peek at some super holiday gifts. You can also enter to win a chance for a $100 gift card at each store with a donation to Central Oklahoma Humane Society. Ten percent of the evening’s... Read More
Kiehl's opening new shops in two local Dillard's November 30, 2010 Kiehl’s Since 1851 will open new shops in Dillard’s Quail Springs Mall, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday, and at the Dillard’s in Sooner Mall from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Dillard’s and Kiehl’s will present $1,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma City Inc. at the event. In December... Read More
Naifeh Fine Jewelry presents Ladies' Night and two trunk shows November 29, 2010 Naifeh Fine Jewelry will present Ladies’ Night and two trunk shows Dec. 1.  A Peter Storm trunk show is planned all day; Lisa Karen trunk show from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Ladies’ Night starts at 5 p.m. and continues until 7:30. Door prizes, cocktails, champagne and hors d’oeurves are planned.... Read More
Hope in a Jar ... new limited-edition box features super fan Oprah November 27, 2010 Oprah is a big fan of Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar moisturizer.  She has been using it for more than a decade. The moisturizer also is one of Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things 2010.  In honor of “The Oprah Show’s” farewell season, Philosophy has created a commemorative, limited-edition box... Read More
Black Fridy specials at Ten14 (formerly Allyson's Closet) November 24, 2010 Read More
Sing the B.C. Clark anniversary sale jingle November 24, 2010 You can count on lots of singing and shopping Friday at Penn Square Mall. B.C. Clark Jewelers is inviting shoppers to stop by and sing for a chance to be featured in the annual anniversary sale commercial.  Come on, you know you want to. Families, individuals, couples and groups are encouraged... Read More
Balliets fall sale begins Wednesday November 23, 2010 I love a sale. Can’t help it. Come on, admit it. You do, too. Here’s one at Balliets at Classen Curve. The store’s fall sale begins Wednesday with 40 percent off selected fall apparel, accessories and shoes. These are the first markdowns for fall. Get out there and shop. This is the perfect time to see... Read More
Kristin Chenoweth designs shoe bootie for ShoeDazzle November 23, 2010 Kristin Chenoweth is more than an actress and singer. She can add shoe designer to her resume, too. The Oklahoma native has partnered with ShoeDazzle to offer a limited-edition, celebrity-designed shoe  exclusively to its well-heeled members. One hundred percent of the profits will be donated to... Read More
Underwear invention protects privacy at airport scanners November 21, 2010 Men's Privacy Brief Radiation Blocker Here’s a stocking stuffer for the person on your gift list who flies a lot and has to deal with airport scanners. It’s underwear, but not just any undies. This is a special kind of underwear that, according to the Colorado inventor, will get you through the ordeal with... Read More
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony plan clothing line at Kohl's November 19, 2010 Guess who’s coming to Kohl’s? Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony announced plans for respective clothing lines at the chain. Going to Kohl’s seemed an easy choice. “One of the exciting things about it is that they wanted something new,” Lopez, 41, told Usmagazine.com.  “They need other... Read More
Children's line a favorite with celebrity mommies November 18, 2010 If you want to dress your child like the Jolie-Pitt youngsters and Kourtney Kardashian’s son, check out Eliane et Lena, one of Hollywood’s favorite children’s line. It’s a favorite brand of celebrity mommies Courtney Cox, Katherine Heigel and Heidi Klum, as well as Angelia Jolie and the... Read More
Fit for a queen ... Kate Middleton's style choices November 18, 2010 The world seems to be going crazy for Kate Middleton and Prince William.   Her style is well publicized, and I doubt the press will let up.  Check out this slide show of pictures showing her style. What do you think? And how about those hats? I love them. Read More
New shipment of Mulberry bags coming to Target November 17, 2010 If you’re still pouting about missing out on one of the handbags from the new Mulberry for Target collection, cheer up. A new shipment is expected to be in stores Nov. 14. The Mulberry for Target collection features signature Mulberry silhouettes in bold prints and interesting textures including denim,... Read More
Met Museum honoring McQueen's legacy with exhibit November 16, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art will honor the memory and vision of the late designer Alexander McQueen through a retrospective exhibit next year. The 100-piece exhibit, slated to open May 4, will examine McQueen’s extraordinary career from his postgraduate student... Read More
Oklahoma student is guest blogger for claires.com November 15, 2010  Meet Danielle Branesky. She’s a senior at Deer Creek High School, is in the top 2 percent of her class, plans to attend the University of Oklahoma next year AND is a guest blogger for claires.com. She was chosen as a featured style blogger for claires.com for November. ... Read More
Traffic Jam: benefit fashion show Beautiful Dream Society November 11, 2010 Most fashion shows are entertaining, but here’s one that promises to be enlightening, too. Traffic Jam fashion show at 7 p.m. Thursday at Farmer’s Public Market, 311 S Klein, is a benefit for Beautiful Dream Society, a nonprofit foundation that’s opening a hope center in Lesotho, Africa, for... Read More