Top 5 fashion trends for spring
Here are Marshalls Top 5 trends for spring.
1. Maxi dress
2. Men’s woven shirt
3. Feminine blouse
4. Scarves
5. Gladiator sandals
Marshalls stores are in Midwest City and 1425 W I-240.
Top 18 stores where high-end consumers say they shop
It seems the recession is affecting most of us, even consumers with annual incomes of $250,000 or more.
Unity marketing, a luxury consumer research firm based in Stevens, Pa., provided WWD with a look at the top, mid-tier and discount stores where high-end consumers were shopping. “The stigma attached with shopping down-market is gone,” said Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing.
Here’s the Top 18:
1. Target (46.2 percent)
2. Costco (39.5)
3. Macy’s (48.6)
4. Nordstrom (31.9)
5. Wal-Mart (25.9)
6. Kohl’s (20.6)
7. Bloomingdale’s (19.3)
8. T.J. Maxx (18.6)
9. Sam’s Club (18.2)
10. Neiman Marcus (16.4)
11. J.C. Penney (14.2)
12. Lord & Taylor (12.5)
13. Saks Fifth Avenue (12.3)
14. Dillard’s (11.5)
15. Sears (11.5)
16. Barney’s New York (7.2)
17. Kmart (6.9)
18. Bergdorf Goodman (5.8)
Girls Night Out at Northpark Mall
Girls just want to have fun. No arguments from me. Now Northpark Mall is inviting women to enjoy refreshments, gaming, prizes and a visit from Elvis, who I have to wonder is still a hunk of burnin’ love. 
Girls Night Out — “What Happens at Northpark, Stays at Northpark” will be from 5 to 8 p.m. April 2 inside the mall.
Refreshments and appetizers will be served while women try to win door prizes and specials. Each merchant will hold its own Vegas style theme inside their store. Five drawings will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the prizes being gift baskets compiled among merchants.
The event is free and open to the public. Northpark Mall is at NW 122 and May. For more information, go online to www.northparkmallokc.com.
Michelle Obama’s right to bare arms
Everyone has an opinion about first lady Michelle Obama and her sleeveless dresses. What is all the fuss about? First lady Jacqueline
This February 2009 photo released by The White House Feb. 27, 2009, shows the official portrait of first lady Michelle Obama taken in the Blue Room of The White House in Washington.
Kennedy was pictured often in sleeveless. Here’s an interesting story fromthe Assoc iated Press
**FILE** This undated file photo shows first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in a sleeveless dress.
Marmi Shoe Rack opens in Oklahoma City
Rejoice shoe fans. A new shoe store, Marmi Shoe Rack, has opened its first store in Oklahoma City at Quail Plaza Shopping Center, May and Hefner. The store carries more than 10,000 pairs of shoes with such brands as Vaneli, Sesto Meucci of Florence, Amalfi and Rangoni.
All shoes are priced $24.99 and $29.99, with savings of at least 70 percent off the original prices. What’s more, ther’s a special “pot luck” group by size for only $19.99. Marmi Shoe Rack also specializes in hard-to-find sizes from 4 to 12 in widths slim to wide. The store is open weekends only — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
What are your favorite cheap-but-good beauty products?
In my Sunday column, I wrote about some of my favorite inexpensive beauty products. With an economy that’s less than stellar, even beauty junkies are looking for ways to save money. Most of us are are always excited to find a product that actually does what it says it will do – whether it’s a moisturizer, mascara or lipstick. So, share your favorite cheap fixes. E-mail me at lmiller@opubco.com and I’ll compile your favorites into a story and blog.
Wash that gray right out of your hair … in 10 minutes
It’s no secret that I have my hair colorist on speed dial, but I have been known to play beauty shop in the bathroom. Just for a root or bang touch-up. Nothing too serious.
But a new hair color product has caught my attention. It’s L’Oreal’s Excellence-To-Go, an at-home hair coloring product that takes less than half the time. And that’s for either roots or full application.
According to press information, the hair color collection came from the challenge to meet the demands of busy women on the go. The new formula offers the same color benefits of Excellence, including complete gray coverage in 10 minutes.
Choose from 12 shades. Cost is $9.49.
I’m not about to leave my colorist, but I think I’ll give this product a try next time I need a little bang touch-up. I’ll let you know what I think. Meanwhile, see you in a few weeks Michelle.
Don’t want to show your tattoo? Cover it with new concealer
Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer
So you’ve got a tattoo that you need to cover once in a while. The name of an old boyfriend? A flower on your ankle or your cheek? We don’t need the details. Reach for a new product by tattoo artist Kat Von D.
Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer is a heavy duty concealer available exclusively at Sephora. It costs $19 to $25, a cheap fix if you think about it.
Word is the creamy, blendable concealer gives instant coverage, is long-wearing and even makes blemishes, dark circles and imperfections invisible.
It costs $19 to $25, available exclusively at Sephora. Tattoo or dark circles, you have to admit that’s a cheap fix.
Liz Claiborne for spring … it’s a new Liz
Floral skirt and sweater by Liz Claiborne for spring 2009.
Have you seen the new Liz Claiborne collection for spring, the first one designed by Isaac Mizrahi? It’s at Dillard’s and Macy’s, and I think you’re going to be surprised.
After struggling for the last few years, the brand lured Mizrahi away from Target to infuse some energy and spirit into what was once one of American women’s favorite labels.
The new collection is colorful, snappy and modern, a welcome change from what Liz Claiborne had become. Sure, there are still pieces that will fit in a professional woman’s wardrobe, but most exciting are those pieces that are oh so Isaac, the ones that catch your eye and make you want to try them on.
Check out Liz Claiborne next time you’re at Dillard’s or Macy’s. You can also go online to www.lizclaiborne.com to see the looks, Isaac’s picks and videos.
Target launches new eco-friendly collection in time for Earth Day
Roll-up sleeve sweater and pelican print shorts by Loomstate for Target.
Target just keeps giving and giving. Giving designer clothes at chain-store prices.
This time, Target is teaming up again with designer Rogan Gregory and his business partner Scott Mackinlay Hahn of Loomstate to launch Loomstate for Target, an eco-friendly fashion line for men and women.
The limited-edition collection will feature 100 percent certified organic cotton. The line launches April 19 and the women’s wear will be in the stores through May 16; men’s through June 20. Prices range from $14.99 to $44.99.
Plaid shirt and shorts from the Loomstate for Target collection.
