Sweet treat: Heart-shaped donuts at Dunkin’ Donuts
Nothing says love like a … heart-shaped donut.
Once again, Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing back heart-shaped donuts in two flavors, Cupid’s Choice and Chocolate Heart.
Cupid’s Choice is a a heart-shaped donut filled with Bavarian cream, topped with strawberry icing and a mix of pink, white and red heart-shaped sprinkles. The new Chocolate Heart donut is a chocolate frosted heart-shaped donut with vanilla buttercreme filling, topped with chocolate chips.
The donuts are available now. Indulge to your heart’s desire at participating Dunkin’ Donuts.
Q&A with Christian Louboutin, king of sole
Christian Louboutin, the king of red soles, is celebrating a big one — 20 years in business. In honor of the momentous occasion, he unveiled a 20-piece capsule collection at Bergdorf Goodman. Fashion Week Daily caught up with him recently for an interesting Q&A. Here’s a snippet.
(NEW YORK) The Loub lust is in full swing as the grand maestro of teetering toe-steppers, Christian Louboutin, fetes the big 2-0 with a 20-piece capsule collection, unveiled at Bergdorf Goodman this afternoon. Naturally, we nabbed the King of Sole for a one-on-one. BY MARIA DENARDO
How would you describe yourself?
I’m a cross between MIKA and the Spanish director, Pedro Almodóvar.
Do you ever get recognized on the street?
Let’s just say I have a big following in Kuwait.
How did you only pick 20 designs for your capsule collection?
I tried to pick shoes that have always been recurrent in every collection in some way, like my love of showgirls— the handicraft, jewelry, embellishment, exoticism, transparency, and fur. I also included the ‘Love’ shoe since it’s been very important for my business. It was the only shoe that I sold for six months the first season. I stayed in business because of that shoe!
READ THE REST OF THE STORY HERE.
Jason Wu clothing in Target stores on Feb. 5
Jason Wu for Target -- bow blouse, $35, pleated skirt, $30 and bag, $40.
Jason Wu’s limited-edition collection for Target lands in stores Sunday, so it’s time to take a look at all the pieces and plan your shopping strategy.
Who knows if Wu will woo shoppers like Missoni did, but it’s best to be prepared. Keep reading for a list of Oklahoma stores that will sell the collection.
Wu’s limited-edition collection includes women’s apparel, handbags and scarves. He said the collection embodies his signature aesthetic of feminine sophistication, with a mischevious nod to the 1960s. See the entire collection on nymag.com.
Clothing will range in prices from $19.99 to $59.99; most handbags and scarves, $19.99 to $49.99.
Gift idea: Conversation heart jewelry
Here’s a sweet gift idea for Valentine’s Day. It’s jewelry based on the candy conversation hearts that are so popular this time of year.
The bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings include classic phrases such as “Be Mine,” “Love You” and “Forever,” as well as ”Rock Star,” “Soul Mate,” “Diva” and “XOXO.”
The jewelry is available in 14 karat yellow gold over sterling silver with diamonds, 14 karat rose gold over sterling silver with diamonds and sterling silver with rhodium plating with diamonds. Additional styles feature sterling silver with colored enamel.
“This line was created with young women in mind. We wanted to create a fine jewelry collection that is fun and flirtatious, while still remaining elegant and affordable,” stated Murray Shabot, president and CEO of Sweethearts Jewelry.
Retailing between $99 and $799.99, the jewelry is available at Macys.com and SweetheartsJewelry.com.
JC Penney: New pricing, new brands, liberal returns and Ellen
The wait is over. JC Penney’s big news has been announced. The chain has introduced a new pricing strategy, a new logo, new brands and a liberal return policy.
Called Fair and Square, the pricing strategy includes three types of prices: Everyday, Regular prices; Month-Long Values, even better prices; and Best Prices, the store’s lowest prices, which always happen on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month.
This pricing schedule will take the place of relentless sales, coupons, rebates and retail gimmicks. The chain will offer 12 promotional events each year, on a monthly calendar. Each month will include even better values on the things customers are looking to buy during the month, according to the company.
JC Penney also plans to re-invent the stores with a series of 80 to 100 brand shops. New brands include Martha Stewart and l’amour nanette lepore.
The new JC Penney brand identity includes a new logo and a familiar face, Ellen DeGeneres, who will be the pitch woman for the company. And the new return policy is simple — any item, anytime, anywhere.
The shopping experience begins Feb.1 with the new logo and pricing strategy. Then, beginning in August, the chain will start a month-by-month, shop-by-shop strategy to update all stores with new merchandise and presentation.
SAG Awards: Rose Byrne’s sequined jumpsuit
So, what do you think of Rose Byrne’s sequined jumpsuit?
Rose Byrne in an Elie Saab sequin jumpsuit arrives at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Experts weigh in on Mom’s fashion rules
Should you buy quality, not quantity, wear shoes that match your skirt or pants, skip the all-black look?
Some guidelines are great, but many rules, especially some of those echoed by moms decades ago, need to go.
Designers and style experts, including Dana Buchman, Lloyd Boston and Stacy London, share their fashion do’s and don’ts for Real Simple. Find the story on cnn.com here.
Anthropologie opens today in The Triangle at Classen Curve
Anthropologie opens today in The Triangle at Classen Curve in Oklahoma City.
Owned by Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie is known for its store design and eclectic assortment of women’s clothing, accessories, gifts and home decor. Anthropologie also has a store in Utica Square in Tulsa.
Nanette Lepore to design junior line for Penney’s
Designer Nanette Lepore and her daughter Violet.
JC Penney has snagged Nanette Lepore, and the company is hoping her new junior line will attract young shoppers.
Inspired by her teen daughter, the designer will launch L’amour, a collection of dresses, prom looks, T-shirts, sportswear and denim for juniors in February 2013. Prices will range from $30 to $60.
Hillary Clinton’s headband … is it a do or don’t?
Hillary Clinton has been wearing headbands off and on for at least two decades — and probably long before that. She sported one again last night for President Obama’s State of the Union address. This time it was a sliver of a band accented with crystals to pull back her soft flip.
Headbands seem to be enjoying a fashion moment — Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams embraced the look for the Golden Globes.
So, what do you think of Clinton’s headband? Should it be a do or don’t for her? Here are two photos from two different angles from last night’s address.
- President Obama greets Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the State of the Union address.
