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Donald Trump shares his sweet smell of Success May 01, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Success by Trump Donald Trump is no stranger to success. And he’s sharing the sweet smell of it with all of us.  His newest men’s fragrance is appropriately named Success, but he’s not making a big splash about it. What does Success by Trump smelll like? A clean and spicy mix of juniper and red... Read More
Kohl's Facebook Flash Sale: pearl necklace and earring set April 30, 2012     Looking for a graduation or Mother’s Day gift? It’s that time of year.  Good news. Kohl’s is having a  Facebook-exclusive Flash Sale starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 1. The sale item?  Freshwater cultured pearl necklace and earring set with sterling silver settings for just... Read More
Heidi Klum to design collection for Babies "R" Us April 27, 2012 Heidi Klum, host of “Project Runway” and former supermodel, is one busy woman.  The mother of four already has a jewelry line on QVC and a collection for Motherhood Maternity. Now comes news that she’s going to create a collection of clothing, furniture and decor  for little... Read More
Marc by Marc Jacobs store opens in Las Vegas April 26, 2012 Shopping is pretty exciting in Las Vegas.  And it just got better. A Marc by Marc Jacobs boutique has opened at the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace – and it looks like the merchandise lives up to its location. “You’re competing against every brand in the world,” explained Marc... Read More
Alberta Ferretti's collection now in Macy's, Penn Square April 25, 2012   Who has checked out the new Alberta Ferretti’s limited collection for Impulse at Macy’s that landed in stores recently? I haven’t seen it up close, but I like what I see in the photos. And the prices are great. The clothes focus on feminine silhouettes and delicate fabrications, according... Read More
British company launches Icon Dresses collection with nod to Marilyn Monroe, others April 24, 2012 Some dresses just live on and on.  Think Marilyn Monroe’s white halter from the 1950s. Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress. Wallis, a British clothing, has tapped into those iconic looks with its Icon Dresses collection inspired by legendary film stars of decades past.  Designed and... Read More
HSN Spring Dress Event airs April 25 April 23, 2012 HSN’s Spring Dress Event on April 25 will feature style advice from fashion gurus Robert Verdi and Hal Rubenstein. The event will spotlight styles by American Glamour Badgley Mischka and Liz Lang, as well as the debut of Ahhh Dress by HSN icon Rhonda Shear. Watch for other new pieces from Diane... Read More
Victoria's Secret launches new fragrance, bra April 20, 2012 Victoria’s Secret has added a new fragrance and a new push-up bra to its lineup. Love Is Heavenly, a fruity-floral, is said to embody the pure and fresh feeling of falling in love for the first time. The fragrance blends mandarin flowers, water lily and luminous musk. The fragrance... Read More
Soft, pretty makeup complements eco-friendly clothes April 19, 2012 It just didn’t seem right to do dark, bright or heavy makeup on our model for a  Mood feature on eco-friendly clothes.  Makeup artist Jennifer McLaughlin gave Lauren H., a model with Anthony David Agency in Oklahoma City, a natural look that’s soft and pretty but with some... Read More
"American Idol's" Randy Jackson to launch watch collection April 18, 2012 “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson will launch a watch collection July 20 on HSN. Timepieces by Randy Jackson will include seven categories: contemporary classics, automatics, sport, ceramic, couture and limited edition. “The time has come to bring style and the next ‘it’ thing in fashion to... Read More
Fall fashion trend report April 16, 2012 Fast forward a few months and let’s talk about what we’ll be wearing when fall arrives. Or maybe I should say what we’ll be wearing when we can no longer resist the new colors and styles that will start arriving in stores in late summer. Think luxurious knits, tailored jackets and coats with princess lines.... Read More
So long frizzy hair with Ultra Keratin Touch April 12, 2012 Summer weather isn’t always kind to hair. Hello frizzy hair. To the rescue comes nuNAAT’s new at-home 30-day smoothing system, Ultra Keratin Touch. Designed to temporarily alter hair structure, Ultra Keratin Touch is a one-time application kit that provides increased manageability and natural shine... Read More
rue21 opens Thursday in Quail Springs Mall April 11, 2012 rue21, a national retailer that focuses on fashion that is young and fresh, opens Thursday in Quail Springs Mall. The store offers apparel and accessories for girls and guys with an emphasis on value. According to the company website, “ rue” comes from the French word for “street” while... Read More
Gap searches for next faces of GapKids and BabyGap April 11, 2012 If you think you’ve got the cutest baby or brightest kid in the world, enter him or her in Gap’s sixth annual North American Casting Call contest. As part of the submission process, parents can upload a photo of their child as well as a brief description of how their child brightens up the world.... Read More
Update lingerie with pops of color, vintage styles April 10, 2012 It seems clothing trends have spilled over to lingerie. “It’s time to break the basic nude and black lingerie rules with unexpected pops of bold color this spring,” said Lauren Harp, Nordstrom national fit stylist.  Women are invited to take a peek at the newest lingerie styles for spring... Read More
Donald J Pliner at Dillard's, Penn Square, on Friday April 05, 2012 Shoe designer Donald J Pliner   Shoe designer Donald J Pliner, who is known for his comfortable and stylish shoes, will be at Dillard’s, Penn Square in Oklahoma City, on Friday. He will be in the women’s shoe department from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to sign purchases and help customers with... Read More
Jockey wants you to meet Tim Tebow April 05, 2012 Jockey — the company that makes men’s and women’s underwear and T-shirts — wants to give sports fans an opportunity to meet football star Tim Tebow. In case you’ve forgotten, Tebow, who recently was traded from the Denver Broncos to the New York Jets, is more than a quarterback. He’s also a... Read More
Spring's hottest jewelry trends April 04, 2012 Eddie Borgo silk tassel necklace, $215, available at Neiman Marcus. What’s new in fine jewelry trends? The Jewelry Information Center has some answers. The center unveiled what it thinks are the hottest trends in fine jewelry this season, and chances are, you’re already seeing these in stores. Many of... Read More
Refinery.com's 50 fresh beauty buys for spring April 03, 2012 I’m a sucker for beauty lists – best of,  award winning, editor favorites.  I love these types of lists and read every one to see if I share a common fave or, even better, find a new product to try. So you can imagine my joy when I came across refinery29.com’s Editor’s... Read More
Swimsuits flying off the shelves at Walmart April 02, 2012 If this unseasonably warm weather has you thinking about summer, and especially swimsuits,  you’re not the only one. According to Walmart, the chain already has sold enough swimsuits to outfit everyone in Louisiana and Montana and enough shorts to dress everyone in Arizona and Nebraska. Other hot-selling... Read More