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Introducing Chilly Jilly: A Wrinkle-Free Wrap Kept in Your Purse
Never again be cold in an air conditioned restaurant, theater -- and for that matter, anywhere -- simply keep a Chilly Jilly wrap in your purse. - August 07, 2007 - Chilly Jilly
Out of the Closet and Looking Good
Stilista Style Consultants bring new life to the Boston style scene. - August 07, 2007 - Stilista LLC
Oklahoma Teacher Follows Her Heart and Starts Web Business
My Chic Things, a new on-line boutique, offers women a variety of fine items and great gifts. - August 07, 2007 - My Chic Things
Pamela Holcomb and Jennifer Hendrickson Announce the Arrival of “Sky” Brand Clothing to www.pandjstyleworx.com
Pamela Holcomb and Jennifer Hendrickson added Women’s Clothing Designer “Sky” to their online store, www.pandjstyleworx.com because “Sky clothing makes dresses that are sexy and unique along with the perfect top to dress up a pair of jeans for a night out on the town.”... - August 07, 2007 - P & J Styleworx, LLC.
Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington to Celebrate the Unveiling of Ve’cel, a New Mens’ Premium Clothing Line
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, is launching the new premier mens clothing line, “Ve’Cel” at the project apparel show in Las Vegas. While incorporating all that he loves, Chester’s passion for music, art, and fashion has inspired him to develop the hottest new mens... - August 06, 2007 - VE'CEL
Bling It on. Crystal T-Shirt Company Gives You a Chance to Sparkle and Turn a Few Heads Too
As the days get hotter and hotter, so does the spicy array of Swarovski crystal embellished tees at Sparkle Plenty Designs (www.Sparkle-Plenty.com). Plus a new design-a-tee contest. - August 06, 2007 - Sparkle Plenty Designs, Inc.
Baggallini Bags Make Traveling a Breeze
Baggallini bags make it easier than ever to travel with all the right compartments, and fashionable colors to keep you in style. - August 04, 2007 - Cinderella's Shoes and Bags
Wristbands for Admission Control
An Event Planner's Best Friend. - August 01, 2007 - Printlance
Tenera Home Announces the Launch of its New Web Site for Contemporary Home Accessories
New web site offers consumers unique modern home accessories at bargain prices. - July 31, 2007 - Tenera Home
Arrival of “Ella Moss” Clothing Brand to www.pandjstyleworx.com
Pamela Holcomb and Jennifer Hendrickson added “Ella Moss” brand clothing to their online store, www.pandjstyleworx.com. Designer Pamella Protzel is an LA girl at heart, and her hip, fun and quirky Ella Moss collection reflects that. - July 31, 2007 - P & J Styleworx, LLC.
Calling All Fashionistas
The recently launched online boutique Fashionville.com is already generating buzz amongst the online fashionistas. The online boutique offers looks ranging from trendy to classic chic by designers such as C&C California, Sweetees and Suzi Chin. Many of the featured designer brands have been... - July 31, 2007 - Fashionville,LLC
Get Natural
Eco Chic Designers join the Colorgrown Revolution - July 31, 2007 - Jonano
UJeans is Stepping Into the POOL
UJeans is exhibiting at S(eco)nd within POOL, the fashion buyer's Tradeshow from August 27 to 29. S(eco)nd provides a platform for companies to raise awareness of how much we can affect our environments and to offer choices that make a difference. - July 30, 2007 - UJeans
Healthy Living Everyday
Did you know? A cotton t-shirt blended with polyester can release approximately one quarter of its weight in air pollutants and ten times its weight in carbon dioxide. Each organic fiber t-shirt you buy eliminates the use of 150 grams of agricultural chemicals. It takes... - July 29, 2007 - Jonano
IQONS and Nike iD Announce Shoe Design Competition
IQONS x NIKEiD is a design competition to challenge athletes and sport clothing connoisseurs to explore their creativity, and push fashion designers and fans to apply their talents to athletic fashion. To participate, IQONS members submit designs from the NIKEiD website (www.nikeid.com). Designs... - July 29, 2007 - IQONS
Organic Baby Clothes Are on the Must-Have List for Concerned Parents
Award-winning children’s clothes designer and retailer, Vertbaudet, report that the popularity of their organic baby clothes range has exceeded expectations. - July 27, 2007 - Vertbaudet
Napster Reborn in Fashion?
Nearly a decade ago, Napster burst on the scene and popularized peer-to-peer file sharing. These days “napster” could be associated as much with baby fashion as file sharing thanks to Up and Comer Apparel, maker of cool baby clothes for children ages 0-12 months. The creative geniuses... - July 26, 2007 - Up and Comer Apparel
Gems on the Catwalk
Local jewelry designer, Meredith's Unique Gems announces the arrival of their gems on the Catwalk in Philadelphia. - July 26, 2007 - Meredith's Unique Gems
Up and Comer Apparel Debuts Cool New Line of Baby Wear
Housing Market Cools, While Baby Fashion Heats up in South Florida - July 26, 2007 - Up and Comer Apparel
KanDi Swim: Who Says You Can’t Have Your Cake and Wear it Too?
It’s not every day a bikini comes along that makes you think of birthday wishes and ice cream dreams. OK it’s not often a bikini does that in a good way. These days the very idea of a bikini sends girls running to the gym; skipping meals, tragically depriving themselves of ice cream... - July 25, 2007 - KanDi Swim
Handbag Revolution: 1000 Bags in One, by Bissac France
A woman’s dream becomes reality: Change handbag many times a day. The ultimate luxury it-bags by Bissac. - July 25, 2007 - BISSAC
Lewis Jewelers Announces New Murano Glass Beads for Pandora Bracelets
Premier Ann Arbor jewelry store, Lewis Jewelers, announces new murano glass beads for the Pandora Bracelets jewelry line. The line recently added 12 new styles to its Murano Glass bead collection. These new bead designs add style, color, and flair to your Pandora bracelet or necklace. Dress up... - July 24, 2007 - Pandora Bracelets USA - Lewis Jewelers
Sage Jewels Owner Invited to Participate in Competition for First Lady's Annual Luncheon
Lisa Marie Glover was invited to participate in a jewelry competition for a design to be distributed at the First Lady's Annual Luncheon with the Congressmen's wives. - July 24, 2007 - Sage Jewels, LLC
TakeOutTees.com Introduces New Service "Send a Tee-Card"
Visitors to TakeOutTees.com can now design their own t-shirts, undies, tanks, etc... and send them as Free Internet Cards to friends and family. - July 22, 2007 - CustomGlamGirl.com
StyleLobby.com Expands the Online Community with Fashionable Forums
StyleLobby.com Presents a Fashionably Creative Online Community will All New Forums/ Message Boards - July 21, 2007 - Style Lobby
When Fashion Meets Film: Hidden & Domestic Curiosities
Fly Magazine, Yves Saint Laurent and Dehel Media have joined forces to create an exquisite art piece where film meets fashion. - July 21, 2007 - Dehel Media
Lewis Jewelers Now Carries Pandora Jewelry
Premier Ann Arbor jewelry store, Lewis Jewelers, announced that it now carries the unique, yet beautiful Pandora Jewelry line. More than the name of a legendary figure with an infamous box, Pandora is also the hot new jewelry trend that's sweeping America. This unique jewelry is now available at... - July 20, 2007 - Pandora Bracelets USA - Lewis Jewelers
Diana Z from ANTM 8 Modeling in Skorch Magazine's Rock the Runways
Skorch Magazine is bringing the hottest in plus model talent to Portland, Ore. for the 2nd Annual Rock the Runways. Featuring: Diana Z - ANTM 8; Maggie Brown - Tyra Show Thick 'n Sexy Model Winner; Rasha Spindel-Chapman - The Biggest Loser; Kristina Z from Z100 and former DJ of Jammin 95, and more. - July 17, 2007 - SKORCH Magazine
Lewis Jewelers Announces New Web Site
Premier Ann Arbor jewelry store, Lewis Jewelers, announced the launch of the store's online presence: www.lewisjewelers.com. "The new site reflects the store's aesthetics in design and taste," said store owner David N. Lewis, "It's also very interactive, allowing users to see... - July 16, 2007 - Pandora Bracelets USA - Lewis Jewelers
Lewis Jewelers Announces Lifetime Diamond Trade-Up
Premier Ann Arbor jewelry store, Lewis Jewelers announces its Free Lifetime Diamond Trade-Up policy. "Buy the diamond ring you can afford today, and trade it in for a larger diamond tomorrow," said store owner David N. Lewis. Lewis Jewelers guarantees the full trade in value of a... - July 14, 2007 - Pandora Bracelets USA - Lewis Jewelers
Curlymonkey.com Launches Organic Line for Babies & Toddlers
Curlymonkey.com has launched its signature Organic collection for babies and kids. - July 14, 2007 - curlymonkey.com
Fashion Industry Network Launch
The Fashion Industry Network (www.FashionIndustryNetwork.com) is a business networking community designed for the fashion industry. The network allows individuals the opportunity to develop personal profiles to highlight their professional experience in the fashion industry. - July 11, 2007 - Apparel Search Company
Australian T-Shirt Company Launches Peace Campaign
A new Australian t-shirt company, The Share Peace Initiative, is promoting peace through the sale of designer t-shirts. The company's policy is to contribute a proportion of all proceeds from t-shirt sales to organisations supporting peace initiatives around the world. On July 06, 2007, the ... - July 11, 2007 - Share Peace Initiative
Tees For Change Selects The Race Against Global Warming as a “Partner for Change”
Tees for Change (www.teesforchange.com), a T-shirt company that focuses on the power of positive thinking, has selected The Race Against Global Warming as a “Partner for Change.” Each quarter Tees For Change donates a portion of its sales to non-profit groups. Previously, the company... - July 10, 2007 - Tees For Change
Soliscompany.com Releases New Sterling Silver Men's Jewelry Collection by Affliction Clothiing
Soliscompany.com are the very first to debut Affliction Clothing's Men's Jewelry line. Made entirely of sterling silver, the line brings to life the intricate graphics that had made Affliction famous. The first collection is fresh off the metalsmith's anvil and the second collection is due in July. - July 08, 2007 - SUSA Trading LLC (DBA SOLIS)
Fashion and Entertainment Collide in Atlanta for the First Atlanta International Fashion Week
In August 2007, history will be made as the Atlanta Fashion Network presents the Atlanta International Fashion Week, one of the most avant-garde fashion expos to ever hit Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta International Fashion Week is a four-day fashion and entertainment exposition, from August 16th to... - July 07, 2007 - Atlanta International Fashion Week
Topearl Jewelry Store Launches Its Wholesale Jewelry Blog in China
Topearl jewelry store builds its wholesale jewelry blog (http://blog.topearl.com/). The jewelry blog releases promotion tips, FAQ, the latest industry & company news, the new service or products and jewelry articles. - July 05, 2007 - Top Pearl Jewelry
The Couture Connoisseur Fashion Network Presents: First Annual Haute.Lanta Fashion Week™ 2007
Haute.Lanta Fashion Week™ was created by The Couture Connoisseur Fashion Network (CCFN) to provide a platform for local and international designers to showcase their Spring/Summer 2008 collections to buyers, consumers, celebrities, international media, and fashion forward socialites. The... - July 05, 2007 - The Couture Connoisseur Fashion Network
GirlMogul Launches New Website: Home of the GirlMoguls - Four Girls Who Dream Big and Can Do Anything
GirlMogul (www.girlmogul.com) is proud to announce the launch of its website, www.girlmogul.com, home of the GirlMoguls. The GirlMogul site features the GirlMogul apparel line – a line of clothing with positive messages for girls (of all ages). - June 29, 2007 - GirlMogul
Baby Clothes Sale 10% - 60% Off for Summer Launched at www.SandboxCouture.com, LLC
Includes Top Designers of baby clothes and children’s clothing - June 29, 2007 - Sandbox Couture
Serendipitous Shopping: Comfortable and Beautiful Women's Clothing Store Now Offers Online Shopping
Call it what you will: Bohemian, Boho Chic, Hippie Chick… the hot style that's in right now is all about free-spirited, feminine, and eclectic clothing and accessories. Serendipity is a place where women and girls of all ages have fun shopping because they have the fashion styles you love. Now you can shop their store online from anywhere in the world. - June 29, 2007 - Serendipity Women's Clothing
First Eyewear Company to Receive Carbon Neutral Certification
Allyn Scura Eyewear announced that it has received companywide carbon neutral certification, making it the first known eyewear company in the world to take this step in the fight against global warming. Tim Rusmisel, a consultant with Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC), was hired to... - June 29, 2007 - Allyn Scura Eyewear
Relios Introduces New Designer Jewelry Collections
Relios Inc., designer and manufacturer of contemporary sterling silver and genuine gemstone jewelry, is introducing three new designer jewelry collections this year at the major industry tradeshow JCK in Las Vegas. Following fashion trends and keeping up with the latest color combinations is... - June 27, 2007 - Relios Jewelry
Young Jewelry Artist Designs with a Cause
A new collection from Prismera Design offers chic designs with an environmentalist’s touch. - June 27, 2007 - Prismera Design
California’s Baby Cottage Industry Creates Magic at RecurrentDreams.com
Charming online Baby Boutique, www.RecurrentDreams.com, has assembled a group of California designers and developed a magical cottage line for baby, capturing the eclectic west coast lifestyle. - June 26, 2007 - Recurrent Dreams Unique Baby Boutique
haru™ Featured in July Issue of InStyle Magazine
The third time is the charm, as haru™ makes an additional appearance in InStyle magazine. The July issue, featuring cover subject Catherine Zeta-Jones, includes haru’s™ coral and sterling silver earrings among the fashionable, easy essentials for favorite vacation hot spots in... - June 25, 2007 - haru Designs, Inc
iGsTer Digital, Cool T-Shirts, Hip Gifts - A Snappy New Source of Fun
A new source of cool, hip t-shirts and gift merchandise called iGsTer digital has entered the marketplace at CafePress.com. Featuring Sci-Fi and Fantasy art, nature, wildlife and travel photography and a series of hip sayings, this collection of custom apparel and gift items will appeal to artistically savvy individuals, teens and politically concerned people of all ages. iGsTer digital is a fun and different venue from IFM Productions LLC, a web design and post house with diverse offerings. - June 24, 2007 - IFM Productions LLC
Fashion for the Body and Soul at ZenTrend.com
ZenTrend.com, San Francisco Bay Area based e-tailer (www.zentrend.com) , wants you to open your wallets and hearts by purchasing high fashion for yourself and at the same time helping other women who cannot afford to do so themselves. ZenTrend is celebrating summer by donating 15% of its proceeds... - June 23, 2007 - ZenTrend.com
Out Of The Box: Designer Finds Home for the Perfect Little, Black Dress
LittleBlackBox.net Features Elegant, Stylish Offerings by Veteran, Los Angeles Clothing Designer - June 22, 2007 - LittleBlackBox.net
Creative Outlet Designs Brings Hooah to Baby’s Clothing
Independent clothing designer, Megan Pyrah of Creative Outlet Designs, created custom baby gear with “Hooah” pride for Fort Bragg military baby shower. - June 21, 2007 - Creative Outlet Designs