Girls Night Out coming to Northpark Mall
Mark your calendar for the second annual Girls Night Out at Northpark Mall, NW 122 and May Avenue.
Refreshments, door prizes and a visit from Elvis are planned for the “What Happens at Northpark, Stays at Northpark” party from 6 to 9 p.m. March 25.
During the event, refreshments and appetizers will be served while women try to win door prizes and specials. Each of the merchants will hold a Vegas-style theme inside their shops.
“We want women of all ages to enjoy a night of pampering, shopping and fun as they walk from boutique to boutique enjoying what Northpark Mall has to offer,” said Kevyn Colburn, vice president of Morris Enterprises. “Northpark Mall is locally-owned with all profits going back into the Oklahoma economy.”
The event is free.
Wink, wink … try these false lashes
If you’re in need of false eyelashes for a special party or outing, or just want to give them a try for no reason but the pure fun of it, check out this video from Regina Dowling of glamour247.com.
Dowling is an Oklahoma native now living on the West Coast. Chances are when you see Carrie Underwood, another native Oklahoman, she’s sporting these lashes. The lashes, a celebrity favorite, are by Smoke and Mirrors Beauty by makeup artist Stephen Moleski. There are several styles of lashes, each pair costing $13.50.
Bobbi Brown launches new foundation
Bobbi Brown has launched a new foundation – Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15.
The oil-freel, long-wearing foundation balances oil and combination skin for a soft matte, even-looking complexion without piling on the powder. The formula hydrates and absorbs excess oil while emollients lock in moisture to ensure skin stays perfectly balanced. The foundation is also buildable, so you can achieve the coverage you want.
The foundation is available in 20 shades. Retail cost is $45.
In the Oklahoma City area, Bobbi Brown is available at Balliet’s, 50 Penn Place, and Dillard’s, Penn Square Mall.
Balliet’s owner Bob Benham elected to serve on national board
Bob Benham
Bob Benham, president and chief executive officer of Balliet’ in Oklahoma City, will serve as corporate secretary of the National Retail Federation’s board of directors.
Benham joins an impressive list of directors from Macy’s, Saks Incorporated, The Container Store and Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.
Benham is well-known in the retail industry. He has been in the fashion business since 1966, worked with the May Co. and Federated Stores and served for 15 years as chief executive officer of Hall’s Merchandising Inc. before buying Balliet’s.
Founded by Edna Balliet in 1936 in downtown Oklahoma City, Balliet’s was purchased by Bob and DeDe Benham in 1991. A new chapter in Balliet’s history is about to be written as Balliet’s prepares to move to its expanded new location at Classen Curve in August 2010.
“We are excited to be a part of the continuing renaissance of Oklahoma City and I am honored to be elected by my fellow board members as an officerof the NRF,” Benham said.
The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution.
Fab Friday giveaway: Futuro Restoring pantyhose
It’s time for another giveaway. Now, this one probably isn’t for everyone. It’s a bit more specialized.
The giveaway is Futuro Restoring pantyhose in firm compression. The panythose help relieve symptoms of severe leg pain, vein disorders and swelling. Restoring benefits, according to the package, are:
Graduated compression — improves circulation with maximum compression at the ankle that gradually decreases up the leg to provide a restoring feeling.
Massage in motion — masssages tired, achy legs as you move.
Ideal for — being on your feet or sitting in one place all day, traveling or active office work. Can also be used post surgery.
Vein therapy — helps relieve symptoms of moderate-to-severe varicose veins and swelling.
Help for chronic symptoms — ederna, ulcerations and swelling.
The pantyhose are size large in nude shade. Retail price is about $20.
To be included in the drawing, send an e-mail to fashionmatters@opubco.com. A winner will be selected from the entries. Deadline is March 18.
Madonna and daughter Lourdes design fashion line for Macy’s
Madonna and daughter Lourdes at "A Night to Benefit Raising Malawai and UNICEF" at the United Nations. AP PHOTO
And they keep coming. I’m talking about singers, actresses and celebrities jumping into the fashion pool.
Now Madonna, 51, is set to design clothes for juniors. She’ll get a little help from daughter Lourdes,13. Madonna is collaborating with U.S.-based Iconic Brand Group to create the new venture MG Icon.
The Material Girl collection will be available at 200 Macy stores and online. Look for back-to-school apparel, footear and jewelry, retailing from $12 to $40. The collection will be in stores in August. A fragrance is expected to launch new year.
Iconix owns a portfolio of brands including Ed Hardy and Badgley Mischka.
This isn’t Madonna’s first venture into fashion. She collaborated with a limited-edition collection for H&M in 2007.
“Madonna is a fashion icon who can bring a new dimension to our juniors cusotmer,” said Jeff Gennette, Macy’s chief merchandising officer. “Material Girl will enhance the excitement of fast fashion at Macy’s.”
Sidewalk sale: Museum Store at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
How’s this for a nifty idea – a sidewalk sale at a museum store. This could be the perfect place and time to pick up a Mother’s Day, graduation or Father’s Day gift.
The Museum Store at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City will have its first Sidewalk Sale. Beginning March 13 through March 23, the sale will feature back stock items at 35 to 75 percent off. Sale hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., andmerchandise will be set up in the Museum entrance just outside of The Museum Store.
While you’re checking out the sale stuff, head on into thstore to see new items that are arriving daily. In addition to traditional products, shoppers can find everything from stylish Western fashion and home accents, to unusual gift items.
The Museum Store at the National Cowboy Museum is at 1700 NE 63. The museum and store are open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Twiggy to launch clothes, accessories on HSN
Twiggy ... in the 1960s.
Twiggy will bring her style of clothes and accessories to HSN.
Twiggy was the world’s first supermodel. She captured global attention in 1966 with her waif-like figure, cropped hair and those big, bold eyes and striking lashes. After four years, she retired from modeling and embraced acting, writing and singing. She also was a judge on “America’s Next Top Model.”
She lives in England and says fashion is her passion. The exclusive apparel line for HSN pops with a British twist. Twiggy London will launch on April 3.
Twiggy is bringing a line of clothes and accessories to HSN in April.
LongTallSally.com: Web site for tall women
You couldn’t help but notice Katherine Bigelow during the Academy Awards show. What presence.
At nearly6 feet tall, she wore a slim, gray sheath with an embellished bodice. Many women that tall have a problem finding clothes that fit correctly. Long Tall Sally to the rescue. The Web site offers dresses of all lengths for women 5 feet 8 inches and taller. The clothes are specially designed for a taller frame in sizes 4-18.
This “Newby” dress retails for $119. To see more, go online to LongTallSally.com.
Plus-size model Crystal Renn to appear on Glamour cover
It seems a plus-size model will appear on the cover of Glamour’s June issue.
Let’s hope one day it won’t be news that a model who has more than a stick-thin figure is on a fashion magazine cover. Let’s hope we see it often because it’s real life.
Crystal Renn is a size 12, smaller than the majority of women in America. Statistics show that 56 percent of women in the United States wear a size 14 or larger.
Renn is an average-size woman. A real-size woman. Yet in the world of modeling, she’s plus-size. The most in-demand plus model, too. She won’t be gracing the cover solo, though. She was being shot for the Glamour cover along with Victoria’s Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio and Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl Brooklyn Decker, reports Women’s Wear Daily. Showing Reen with two models who are more standard model sizes may be Glamour’s way of easing into a new way of thinking.
Glamour has been fascinated with real-size women lately. Last fall, Lizzie Miller, also a size 12, appeared mostly nude inside the September issue. It was the picture everyone was talking about. Since then, women with curves have figured more prominently in Glamour.
Renn started modeling as a teenager, starving herself for years so she could be a straight-size model. She details that experience in her memoir, “Hungry.” When she finally decided to get healthy, she gained 70 pounds and re-entered the modeling world as a plus-size.
