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things we love about spring
Bold patterns, bold strokes. Looking ahead. Something new from head to toes. A really good jacket.
Flowers, flowers everywhere. In vivid color. Jumping for joy. Playing with light. Side trips and surprises.
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michael michael kors A. Collection for misses, petites and Macy Woman. 54.50-$269. Shown: cropped trench coat with belt. Sun. Cotton. XS-XL. 179.50. Wide-leg jeans with flap pocket. Light indigo. Cotton. 2-16. 109.50. Both are imported. Not available at Arden Fair, Biltmore Fashion Park, Fashion Show, Glendale Galleria, Hillsdale Shopping Center, Manhattan Village, Northridge Fashion Center, Santa Rosa Plaza, The Oaks, The Promenade, The Village at Corte Madera, Vintage Faire Mall, Westfield Plaza Camino Real, Westfield Valencia Town Center or Westminster Mall. See back cover for store listings.
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Strong shapes, bold colors. The brighter, the better. You’re full of uncommon ideas.
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JACKETS Lantern sleeves D. Only at Macy’s. Style & Co. lanternsleeve jacket. Cobalt. Linen. S-XL. Imported. $75.
topper coat
swing jacket
A. Ambition mid-length topper. Floral print. Cotton/ spandex. S-XL. Imported. $78.
B. Sunny Leigh swing jacket with wood buttons. Lime. Cotton/ spandex. S-XL. Imported. $99.
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Safari jacket
C. Only at Macy’s. I.N.C International Concepts® patch pocket safari jacket. Golden orange. Cotton/spandex. S-XL. Imported. $99. I.N.C International Concepts® is also available at Bloomingdale’s.
Not available at Beverly Center, Biltmore Fashion Park, Brea Mall, Broadway Plaza, Cherry Creek Mall, Fashion Fair Mall, Fashion Island, Fashion Show, Fashion Valley, Glendale Galleria, Macy’s Union Square, Manhattan Village, Northridge Fashion Center, Plaza Pasadena, Santa Rosa Plaza, South Coast Plaza, Stanford Shopping Center, The Village at Corte Madera, Westfield Century City or Westfield Fashion Square.
DEEPIN THE Ambition a. Trench coat. Brown. Cotton/nylon. S-XL. $78.
tahari b. Modern slim coat. White. Cotton/nylon. XS-L. $200.
tahari c. Metallic trench coat. Platinum. Cotton/polyester. XS-L.. $250. All items shown on both pages are imported. Not available at Ala Moana Center, Biltmore Fashion Park, Fashion Show, Glendale Galleria, Manhattan Village, Scottsdale Fashion Square, The Promenade. The Village at Corte Madera, Victoria Gardens, Vintage Faire Mall, Westfield Palm Desert, Westfield Plaza Camino Real or Westfield Valencia Town Center. See back cover for store listings.
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Available at Broadway Plaza, Fashion Fair Mall, Macy’s Union Square, Plaza Pasadena, South Coast Plaza, Stanford Shopping Center, The Village at Corte Madera, Westfield Fashion Square and Westfield Palm Desert.
A. Knee-length trench coat. Ecru. Linen with silver coating. XS-XL. Imported. $550.
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marc by marc jacobs A. Geo Gems colorblock dress. Desert tan multicolor. Rayon jersey. XS-L. Imported. $338. Available at Beverly Center, Biltmore Fashion Park, Fashion Island, Fashion Show, Fashion Valley, Macy’s Union Square, Plaza Pasadena, South Coast Plaza, Stanford Shopping Center and Westfield Fashion Square.
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Q: What’s the most magical thing about spring? A: The beach. It’s my only way to escape. Give me a beach, a stack of celebrity weeklies and a great trashy biography, and I’m good to go.
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