This Mother’s Day, thanks in great part to Covid-19 and the changes it brought to our lives over the past year, will feel a little different than normal. It’s been a hard year for all, but especially for moms who have had to deal with everything from their children’s schooling [...]
As the temperature drops, your fashion wardrobe actually begins to expand. You are no longer limited to dressing for the hot, humid and sunny summer weather. In Naples, FL, where it usually feels like summer year-round, fashion trends are still heavily influenced by the weather. Many dress for necessity [...]
The tailored white shirt has always been a significant wardrobe staple for women throughout modern day fashion history. Sharon Stone, for instance, decided to wear a white button down shirt from the GAP paired with a Vera Wang skirt to the Oscars in 1996 - talk about an iconic [...]
Working remotely has ultimately changed the fashion game for many. We’ve transitioned from our stylish silk blouses and pressed slacks into much loved sweatpants. But why? When you’re dressed to impress, studies show you are more confident and will ultimately perform better. This is especially true for those of [...]
MAXJENNY! A LUXURY CLOTHING LABEL BASED IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Marilyn's is sponsoring a trunk show featuring Maxjenny designs from January 9-11, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Marilyn's is located at 375 Fifth Avenue South in Naples, Florida. About Maxjenny: Since her debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week in 2017, maxjenny! [...]
Loup Maison is a fashion collection designed by Blandine Della Torre. Marilyn's is pleased to feature her designs during the "Loup Maison Trunk Show" from January 30-February 1, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the store, located at 375 Fifth Avenue South in Naples, Florida. Painter and designer, Blandine [...]
Accessories that Pop and Neutrals that Compliment Building blocks for every wardrobe! Neutrals are the foundation of your wardrobe because they go with anything and can be combined to enhance a style. It is essential to choose the perfect hues to compliment without being distracting. To wear [...]
The House of Blouse Fitted Button Down Blouses The Perfect Blouse is only as good as its tailoring. At Marilyn’s, we take great pride at fitting it to your body style to make it look impeccably yours. Button-down blouses are popular because their [...]
On February 13, 2018, Marilyn's Spring Fashion Show 2018 provided the entertainment at the Christ Child Society Founders Lunch. Nine members of the Christ Child Society modeled Spring fashion looks featuring Marilyn's famous blouses, a collection of fabulous black dresses from Italy and select pieces from the Natan Spring [...]
You may have wondered how fashion from Europe makes its way over to the United States. What exactly happens between designers and sellers to bring it here? Every year, Marilyn Hellman spends several weeks in Europe, meeting with designers, studying trends, and selecting the best possible fashion options for her [...]
Marilyn Hellman is known for finding independent designers from Europe - many of whom have never shown their collections in the United States. This season, Marilyn introduces "Els Robberechts Hat Design" a highly creative collection of hats who are handmade in the designer's studio in Belgium. The hats are designed for [...]
Marilyn Hellman, owner of Marilyn's was nominated for Naples Illustrated's 2015 "Leading Ladies". EXCERPT from the article on Naples Illustrated (online). Briefly describe your background. After college, I worked in my mother’s high-end used clothing business, where I learned from the best about quality, style and value. For 27 years I [...]
On March 19, 2015 Marilyn's presented an intimate, European-style fashion show that featured designers from Italy, France and Spain along with the featured hat designer, Blanche Abel. Eight volunteer models (devotees of the Immokalee Foundation) graced the runway wearing new Spring Collections and the Theatre Zone, under the direction of [...]
Over 40 women enjoyed the star treatment at Marilyn's first Beauty and Fashion Clinic held (May 2014) at Marilyn's store, 375 Fifth Avenue South. Co-host of the event, Philip Douglas from Philip Douglas Salon presented mini-seminars on skincare and makeup during the day while Marilyn spoke about how to update your [...]