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Chalk up another award for country music entertainer Taylor Swift. She was named the Fragrance Celebrity of the Year at the Annual Fragrance Foundation Awards recently.  “My first fragrance, Wonderstruck, it was all about a day dream, a fantasy, this romantic ideal that we all have,” Taylor said when accepting her award.

Here comes the bridal designer … .and it’s Zac Posen. He hitched his creative talents with David’s Bridal for a collection of bridal gowns that’s much more budget friendly than his usual clothing. Called Truly Zac Posen, the line will consist of six gowns that will be in stores February 2014. The gowns will be in gradations of ivory and priced between $850 and $1,350.

Once in a while I enjoy peeking in on celebrities’ lives. What they read, what they wear, where they travel. What caught my attention recently was a little tidbit on Ashley Madekwe, best known as that conniving little social climber Ashley Davenport on television’s “Revenge.” Love that show, though it has been reported that Ashley’s character makes an appearance in the first episode of season three this fall and then she’s out of there.

Looking for a new car — maybe a designer edition? Fiat is ready to deliver. The new Gucci Edition, back by popular demand, is available for a limited time with a starting price of $23,750. The Fiat 500 and 500c by Gucci Edition, touted as the perfect combination of Italian craftsmanship and style in a small car, brings two of Italy’s most respected brands together for an encore.

 Who among us doesn’t like a cheap beauty thrill? Glamour magazine beauty sleuth Andrea Pomerantz Lustig delivers all kinds of finds and information in her new book, “How to Look Expensive, Andrea Pomerantz Lustig’s personal beauty picks for summer, all for under $15.” In her book, Pomerantz Lustig draws on her years of experience talking to beauty experts about how to achieve the must-have looks of the season without over spending.

If you’ll be near Hollywood, Calif., this summer, check out “Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit – Hollywood Legend,” back by popular demand at The Hollywood Museum. The exhibit celebrates the fabled actress’ life with the nation’s largest exhibit of authentic memorabilia, including new acquisitions, presenting an intimate look at her life and legacy.  Marilyn would have been 87 years old, but her legendary image lives on.

Kmart has several exclusive women’s lines, including Sofia by Sofia Vergara and Jaclyn Smith, but this fall the chain will launch its first-ever exclusive children’s line called Never Give Up by John Cena. Inspired by the WWE superstarand current WWE champion, the collection will  include shirts, hoodies, pants, shorts, outerwear, headwear and accessories.

  Who among us doesn’t like a great sale? Here’s one — 70 percent off previously marked down merchandise at Balliets at Classen Curve. The sale excludes European handbags, but that still leaves a lot of goodies to be snatched up.

Listen up, blondes. This is your month, at least on John Frieda, the hair care company’s calendar. Yes, the hair care company has deemed June  Blonde Appreciation Month. Why? Well, they stand out in a crowd. Supposedly have more fun. Sometimes steal the spotlight.

  Country singer Martina McBride has teamed with Pandora Jewelry and will appear in print advertising in a variety of magazines inlcuding Fitness, Lucky, Every Day with Rachael Ray and Redbook. Pandora is also the sponsor of several of Martina’s concerts from June to December.

This year’s winners and honorees of the 2013 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards are: Womenswear Designer of the Year:  Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler Menswear Designer of the Year: Thom Browne Accessories Designer of the Year: Phillip Lim for 3.1 Phillip Lim Swarovski Awards for Emerging Talent: Womenswear, Erin Beatty & Max Osterweis for Suno; Menswear,  Dao-Yi Chow & Maxwell Osborne for Public School; Accessories Design, Pamela Love.

Need a new handbag? What am I saying?  When it comes to handbags, need really has nothing to do with. It’s all about WANT. Anyway, Balliet’s at Classen Curve is having a 25 percent off sale on Prada, Miu Miu and Etro spring bags.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, one of the the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring networks, is joining forces with JC Penney for the retailer’s charitable giving program, jcp cares.  This month, customers can help by purchasing both in store and online at jcp.com.   Penney’s encourages customers to round up purchases to the nearest dollar and donating the difference to Big Brothers Big Sisters. In addition, Penney’s will donate $1 for every $50 gift card sold in June, up to $50,000, giving Big Brothers Big Sisters an opportunity to receive additional funding.

If you’ve been putting off swimsuit shopping, and I certainly wouldn’t blame you, Kohl’s has a few tips to help you find a suit to fit your style and body shape.  I’m all for any information that will help make the swimswuit shopping experience easier.

Always dreamed of being a model? Now’s your chance.  Model searches are planned at 6 p.m. June 4 and 2 p.m. June 29 at the food court at the Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City on Reno near Council. The winner will receive a $500 gift certificate, a contract with Brink Model Management, photo shoot with Shevaun Williams and portfolio book.

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. US News | Weird News | More ABC News Videos   Who knew a two-piece swimsuit could generate such interest? It’s nicknamed the fatkini, but let’s nix that name right now. Yes, it’s a two-piece for plus sizes.

  I came across this article recently on WWD. It’s by designer Joseph Abboud for Think Tank, a periodic column written by industry leaders and “other critical thinkers.” Abboud is an award-winning menswear designer and chief executive director for Men’s Warehouse Inc.

All 301 Belk stores will celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary with festivities, entertainment and giveaways on May 29. In Oklahoma, Belk stores are in Stillwater, Tulsa and Owasso. The first Belk store opened on May 29, 1888, in Monroe, N.C., and is still family owned.