Get an extra 25 percent off clearance merchandise at Marshalls in south Oklahoma City. Get the details on the shopping blog, blog.newsok.com/shopping.
Why wait? Start your holiday shopping now.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 22
Where: Shadid Fine Art, 19 N Broadway, Edmond
What: Hand-designed jewelry from Edmond artists, Silver Leaf Gems — silverleafgems.com
The New York Posts reports that a former Mademoiselle magazine editor has been signed to write a “Michelle Obama Style Guide,” due out next spring.
Carrie Feron, vice president of Avon Books, said: “Not since Jackie O have we had a first lady become a fashion icon. Michelle Obama will be one of history’s most vibrant first ladies; she has a distinctive style that every American woman can aspire to, whether the consumer is a Target shopper or some one more likely to be found on Miracle Mile.”
Suri Cruise … a hot tot.
Pardon my ignorance, but I didn’t even realize that Forbes.com had an annual list of “Hollywood’s 10 Hottest Tots.”
This is the just the second year for the list, but how could I have missed something so — um, well — newsworthy? How long will it be before we have a Top 10 Best Dressed Tots list?
Anyway, little Miss Suri Cruise, 2-year-old daughter of Tim Cruise and Katie Holmes, tops the list, bumping off Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, who sat at No. 1 last year.
Forbes.com, which ranked celebrity children 5 years old and younger based on media attention and their parents’ popularity, said Suri popped up in more news articles and blogs than her peers.
Two more of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children made the list – Zahara Jolie-Pitt, 3, is in third place; and Pax Jolie-Pitt, 4, is fourth on the list.
Rounding out the top 10:
Sam Alexis Woods, daughter of Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin.
Cruz Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham.
Matilda Rose Ledger, daughter of Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger.
David Banda, son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie.
Sean Preston Federline, son of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.
Sam Sheen, daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen.
This Jan. 20, 1003 file photo shows President Clinton and his wife Hillary Rodham Clinton waving to the crowd as they walk down 15th Street in Washington during the presidential inaugural parade.
If you’re still interested in first lady fashion, here’s one about how first-tiime first ladies often make fashion makes.
NEW YORK (AP) — When Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton arrived at the White House, they brought with them styles that suited their hometowns in Texas and Arkansas, but that wouldn’t have held up in any fashion capital.
Tastemakers have higher hopes for Michelle Obama, who is expected to fill her closet at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with sophisticated styles that match her modern image but maintain the sensibility inherent to Chicago.
The image of Obama walking the inaugural parade route in something like the domed, wide-brimmed hat that has haunted Clinton since 1993 seems unlikely. And she probably won’t show up to the inaugural ball in mother-of-the-bride-style gowns with dyed-to-match pumps like Bush has worn — twice.
Over time, both Clinton and Bush did grow more accustomed to their new surroundings, and their wardrobe reflected that.
To read the full Associated Press story, click here.
Not that I believe every gushy note that lands in my in box, but celebrity manicurist Elle Gerstein says her client Jennifer Lopez is raving about the new Dior Vernis polish shades in Black Sequins and Pure Diamonds, both $19. Pure Diamonds is available at specialty stores and you can get Black Sequins at Sephora stores or on sephora.com.
Dior Black Sequins
On A Whim will celebrate its 11th anniversary Nov. 21 with champagne punch and cookies while visitors learn about the design and manufacturing of MacKenzie-Childs pieces.
MacKenzie-Childs CEO Lee Feldman will be in the store, as well as representative Janine Irwin. Shoppers will receive a Courtly Check enamelware key chain with a MacKenzie-Childs purchase of more than $50. The first 25 customers with a purchase of more than $300 will receive a complimentary MacKenzie-Childs ceramic teapot trivet.
The celebration also includes a Troo trunk show featuring crystal embellished scarves and yoga clothing.
On A Whim is at 7118 N Western in Oklahoma City. The phone number is 848-3488.
Starting Monday, I hope to include holiday gift ideas daily through Dec. 24. That’s a big undertaking, especially since more of my time is spent in front of the computer rather than out in the stores. We gotta change that.
Anyway, check here often for fun, unusual and useful stocking stuffer and holiday gift ideas. And if you’ve got any suggestions, share. Please.
Still looking for ways to be eco-friendly and fashionable? Check out Kipling’s new Ellie: On-The-Go Tote, which folds to fit into a small purse, then expands when needed. Designed to reduce the use of disposable bags, the budget-friendly Ellie is available for $22 on Kipling’s Web site.
The tote is super lightweight, water-resistant nylon and comes in six colors. It would also be great for traveling.
The holidays are fast approaching. Maybe this would be a good gift for someone on your list.
