Style News: Marilyn Monroe Collection at Macy's
The Marilyn Monroe Collection for Macy's includes this striped dress, $59.50, and red vest, $49.50. Macy's
The Marilyn Monroe Collection pays homage to the Hollywood icon with body-conscious dresses and separates inspired by her hourglass figure and her enduring style.
The collection captures one of her most famous looks -- the cinched-waist halter dress -- along with cropped bra tops, denim shorts and skinny pants in checkered patterns, cherry prints, stripes and solids.
Soft blues and pinks highlight her girl-next-door quality, while bold reds and black and white capture her sense of allure. Diehard fans will go for the graphic tees with the her face.
The collection, created by Authentic Brands Group and LF USA, is exclusive to Macy's. Prices range from $29 to $89.
Macy's has also launched its Teen Vogue collection of fashion-forward clothes and bedding. The fashion collection includes a variety of trendy silhouettes, bold prints and bright colors. Look for maxi-dresses, jumpsuits, printed leggings, short dresses, chambray shirts, bandeaus, shorts, bralettes, jackets and tanks.
For spring, the collection's leading looks include bejeweled, neon, sheer vests and denim dressing. Prices range from $20 to $60.
Teen Vogue bedding incorporates lots of color and texture.
Look for Teen Vogue at select Macy's stores and at macys.com.
Vera Wang bags at Kohl's: Getting tired of hauling around your heavy leather winter purse? Who isn't?
It's almost time to -- as far as purses are concerned -- lighten up. If you're on! the hunt for a new one this spring, Princess Vera Wang, exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com, has introduced handbags in a pastel-color palette. Styles range from fringe bags to cross-bodies and satchels.
Models needed for Cleveland Asian Festival: Organizers of the 2013 ClevelandAsian Festival are seeking volunteer models of all ages, male and female, to wear traditional and historical clothing for the May 18-19 event. Models will need to fit clothing that the organizers already have, or wear their own clothing if it passes review. Models will participate in a runway show and mingle with the crowd, and should be available for four to six hours per day during the two-day festival. Female models may be required to wear 3- to 6-inch heels. To learn more learn more and submit an application, go to clevelandasianfestival.org/2013/performers /model-application. Application deadline is Sunday. Volunteer orientation will be in early May; exact date to be announced.