Macy's To Close "Underperforming" Stores

The company's stores in Louisville, located in Oxmoor Center and Jefferson Mall, will remain open.

The closing stores are located in Washington Square, Indianapolis, Ind.; Prien Lake Mall, Lake Charles, La.; Rolling Acres Mall, Akron, Ohio; Canton Centre, Canton, Ohio; Randall Park Mall, North Randall, Ohio; Crossroads Mall, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Valley View Center, Dallas, Texas; Sharpstown Center, Houston, Texas; and Family Center at Riverdale, Riverdale, Utah.

"While the decision to close stores is difficult, it is necessary that we do so selectively in locations with declining sales and where we have been unable to identify sufficient growth opportunities," Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO, said in a news release. "At the same time, we continue to open new Macy's store locations in communities where we believe we can operate successfully."

The closing locations employ a total of about 900 people. Macy's said the affected employees will be offered positions at nearby stores where possible.

Macy's, which has corporate offices in Cincinnati and New York City, operates more than 850 department stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.

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The Bags

Alrighty then, you know how hard it was trying to pick just a few handbags? I tried to pick a few bags and it was really hard and I hope I never, ever have to do it again! Who the heck am I trying to fool? You KNOW I go crazy over handbags and shoes. I'm limited to 3 so I'll just take you inside the madness of my (abbreviated) spring bag shopping. Focusing on Tote Bags. Remember there are affordable versions to every trend you see. That being said, On with the madness! (Don't worry, we'll revisit the subject later on) We've got tons of different styles: Hobo's, Clutches, Sacs, etc.


Coach

Name of Bag: "Heritage Stripe Tattersall"- Large
Available in a smaller version

New For Spring

Available at: Coach, Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomingdales

Tory Burch

Name of Bag: "T Contrast Pattern Tote"
Available in 5 different colors.

New For Spring
Available at: Tory Burch, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus.

Miu Miu

Name of Bag: "Front Pocket Tote"

Available in "Talco"

Available at: Miu Miu, Nordstrom, Barney's

"Your remedy is within you, but you do not sense it.
Your sickness is from you, but you do not perceive it.
You presume you are a small entity,
But within you is enfolded the entire universe.

You are indeed the evident book,
By whose alphabet the hidden becomes manifest.

Therefore, you have no need to look beyond yourself,
What you seek is within you, if only you reflect."
- Iman Ali Ibn Abi Taleb

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Celebrate Spring, New Life, New Fashion!

Wheewww! Whooooo! The date on my calendar says it's the 2oth of March. That means, it's the first day of SPRING and if that don't get you out of the winter blahs I don't know what will. There are 7 Essential items that will be the cornerstone of your wardrobe this season.

1. Trench Coat---Time to ditch that winter coat and slip into something a little lighter.
   
2. Jacket---A light, stylish jacket that you can wear with either a skirt or pants.
   
3. Blouse---You always need a good blouse whether it's colorful or plain white.


4. Pants---This season it's wide legged pants. They can be denim or any other fabric.


5. Dress---You always need a good dress. Lot's of color this season.
   
6. Shoes---Do we really need to discuss this one?


7. Bags/Purses---No particular excuse necessary.

One of the brightest trench coats is by Alberta Ferretti, it's white, a little bit traditional. It's available at e-luxury. I looked at a trench coat by Elie Tahari at Saks Fifth Avenue, it's traditional with some flare and is a surprising color: yellow. There's also a "Full Length Trench Coat" at Spiegel it comes in Heather Gray, Black, Khaki, and Navy. Jacket's come in all shapes and colors this season however there is one by Christian Dior, the "Flared Aina Jacket," that is classical, kind of sporty and there are sooo many ways you can wear this jacket. It's available at e-luxury and on the Christian Dior site. Anthropologie has a cute little jacket called the "'Melilla Jacket." It is simply adorable, but you've got to see it on a model otherwise you might miss this one. Macy's has a fun little jacket the "Style & Co. Denium Swing Jacket" it's made so that you can wear anything and everything with it. The blouses are short, with bubble sleeves, colorful and cute. My selections are "The Veronica Cotton Shirt" from The USA French Connection, available at their site. Next is Jean Paul Gaultier's "Off The Shoulder Blouse." This shirt is really elegant but you could not wear it to the office. (Available at Nordstrom) Victoria's Secret comes up with a winner their white "Ruffle front Shirt," by Pixie Hopkins. That's available on their site. Pants are extraordinary this season they are wide legged, slim legged and even leggins. Let's start with Ralph Lauren's Blue Label, "Hutch Linen Pant." I was hooked from the moment I saw these. Available at Ralph Lauren. Next we have the "Super Flare In Los Angeles Dark" jean by 7 For All Mankind. Available at 7 For All Mankind. D & G Dolce and Gabbana's "Stretch Cotton Corded Pants." Very chic. Now dresses are always a topic of my conversation. The "Trusha Ruffle Dress," by Ralph Lauren is a knock out. This Sue Wong Silk Trapeez Dress (available at Nordstrom) is a a great look too. Bebe's "Wild Girl One' dress will take you from day, worn over some pants to night, worn by itself. Spring & shoes, where do we start? Let's start with the art work of Christian Louboutin his "Leather Platform Sandal" is a must have for this season. I like the green,"Satin Buckled Sandal" and the Monolo Blanik "Strappy Sandal" too. The Christian Louboutin's and the Monolo Blanik's are available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nieman Marcus. The handbags/purses are beautiful too. I like the Christian Dior bag named "The Jazz Club," it comes in either black or white. (available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Nieman Marcus)Longchamp of Paris--well you'll have to take a look at their collection because I couldn't pick just one bag! Nine West's "Gain Medium Satchel" is cute for spring too. Well there you have it my guide to the must-haves for spring. Have A Happy Spring!

"Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, or do."

- Emmanuel Swedenborg

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Perfume of The Moment

A woman's scent can be enchanting, mysterious, light, sensual, most of all, you want it to be memorable. The following scent is all of this and more. "Daisy" which is by Marc Jacobs is in a word extraordinary. It has been described as fruity/floral and I think it's really more like gardenias. The description of the fragrance is "happy and youthful." It's fragrance tells my senses tell that it's light, not overpowering, sophisticated and fresh. I would definitely restrict this to daytime wear. If you haven't had a chance to smell this one yet you're in for a treat. Of course perfume is a matter of personal choice however, this one rarely disappoints. It's available at Macy's, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and of course Marc Jacobs.

"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.--Frank Clark

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