Highland Park Village is LoveShackFancy's first Texas location.
Photo by Stephen Karlisch
There's something about spring that just makes you want a new wardrobe. Or to redecorate your home. Or just start fresh, in whatever way that means to you.
Luckily, Highland Park Village is ready to satisfy that urge with the Spring Shopping Stroll on Saturday, April 9 from 10 am-6 pm.
This annual ode to the new and now isn't just about collecting shopping bags though — in addition to exclusive shopping promotions, discounts, and gifts with purchase at more than 35 participating Highland Park Village stores, you can expect in-store activations plus seasonal sips and snacks.
For example, design a pretty floral bouquet at the Sisterly Florals flower truck from 11 am-3 pm, when it will be parked at the Center Court between Hadleigh's and Lela Rose.
Bring the kiddos along for complimentary face painting from 12-4 pm in the rag & bone lawn, and snap photos with adorable, fluffy live bunnies during the same time at the Village Theatre.
There will be bubbly and sweet treats galore, free hair-braiding, and exciting extras like complimentary gift wraps and raffles.
Visit here to see a full list of participating stores and offers, then start getting excited for this spring fling.
LoveShackFancy is offering a free hair braid with purchase during the Stroll.
Photo by Stephen Karlisch
LoveShackFancy is offering a free hair braid with purchase during the Stroll.
Photo by Eric Kayne, AP Images for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Marilyn Monroe's iconic 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress is going on display at Ripley's in Grand Prairie.
The dress worn for the most famous (or, infamous) performance of "Happy Birthday" in American history is going on display in Dallas-Fort Worth. Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" gown will be showcased at Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Grand Prairie for a limited time, beginning Friday, June 5.
The display coincides with what would have been the legendary actress and pop culture icon's 100th birthday. Monroe was born June 1, 1926 as Norma Jeane Mortenson.
The sparkling gown became part of entertainment lore on May 19, 1962, when Monroe wore it while singing "Happy Birthday" to U.S. President John F. Kennedy at his 45th birthday gala and fundraiser at Madison Square Garden. She shimmied onstage, shed a white fur coat to reveal the sparkly skin-tight dress, and delivered a sultry, breathy "Happy Birthday."
Afterwards, JFK said to the crowd, "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way."
Many historians believe Kennedy and Monroe had a romantic relationship.
Notably, Ripley's in Grand Prairie is just about 12.5 miles from the JFK Memorial and Sixth Street Museum in downtown Dallas.
Designed by French-born costume designer Jean Louis, the sheer dress was embellished with more than 6,000 hand-sewn rhinestones and created the illusion that Monroe was wearing almost nothing at all — a daring fashion statement that helped cement the "Happy Birthday" moment in pop culture history.
The dress is considered one of the most famous garments ever worn. In 2016, Ripley's purchased it for $4.8 million, a price that at the time made it the most expensive dress ever sold at auction.
In 2022, they loaned it to Kim Kardashian to wear to the Met Gala. It was reportedly returned with some missing crystals and stretched seams.
Visitors to the Grand Prairie museum will be able to see the gown up close, along with additional memorabilia tied to Monroe's life, career, and legacy, an an exhibition called "Happy 100th Birthday, Marilyn Monroe."
"Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most recognizable icons in pop culture history," Ripley Entertainment regional manager Rachel Rotella said in a statement. "With visitors looking for unique experiences across North Texas this summer, this is a rare opportunity to see Marilyn Monroe's dress that represents one of the most unforgettable moments in Hollywood history."
The Monroe display is included with regular admission to Ripley's, which features hundreds of oddities, artifacts, and interactive exhibits. The exhibit opens June 5 and will be on display for a limited time.
