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The Spectacle and Vivace Announces 3rd Annual "A Walk for Wishes" May 11
North Hills Retailers Team Up to Support Make-A-Wish Foundation - April 15, 2011 - The Spectacle
Sarah Wallner Causes Hearts to Race Using Denim & Lace in Latest Playboy Spread Featuring Playmate Jaclyn Swedberg
Hot model, hot motorcycle, denim and lace. The only remaining elements needed for a memorable Playboy Magazine shoot were a strategic Mulholland Drive Location with city lights shimmering in the background – which is exactly what Sarah Wallner, popular celebrity stylists – had to work... - April 14, 2011 - Musotica Wear
Newly Redesigned Rainebrooke.com Offers a Huge Selection of Pink Laptop Bags and Cases
Rainebrooke.com recently unveiled its newly redesigned website, including a larger selection of pink laptop bags and cases for women. The new site offers a streamlined category structure, larger images to view close-up pictures of the bags, alternate views of the pink bags and a new layout so... - April 13, 2011 - Rainebrooke Designs
Kachi Designs Jets Off to New York
Up and coming designer is set to debut her collection at Africa Fashion Week in New York. - April 12, 2011 - Kachi Designs
SophiasStyle.com Announces One-Day Sale on All Bonnie Jean Dresses
On Monday, April 11, 2011 customers can take 20% off any Bonnie Jean brand dress at Sophias Style boutique. - April 11, 2011 - Sophias Style
MEZZI Sees Big Bump in Growth of Its Aluminum Case Wholesale Orders
Popularity, product quality contribute to more companies purchasing MEZZI cases in bulk. - April 09, 2011 - Mezzi
Women Wearing More Flattering Fitness Outfits with Advent of Xbox Interactive Exercise on Their Flatscreen TVs
The days of exercising in comfy, gray sweatpants on the trusty family room treadmill may be coming to an end. With the advent of Xbox and similar interactive devices, a new era in exercise has dawned, and women of all ages are dressing for the occasion. “These interactive video games and... - April 09, 2011 - Musotica Wear
Hollywood Celebrity Stylist Sarah Wallner Brings Sexy Fashion Sense to the Big Screen in “Sucker Punch”
Sarah Wallner, known as the “go to” stylists for “A” List Hollywood actors and models, was recently tapped to bring her talents to the big screen in Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch” – a fantasy thriller where contrasting, suggestive costuming played a key... - April 09, 2011 - Musotica Wear
Designed to Take a Drenching and Without Ever Stretching, Musotica.com’s Crochet Bikinis Make Splash in Marie Claire Magazine
Social and fashion barometer Marie Claire Magazine is the latest indicator that crochet bikinis have made an improbable comeback since they were first introduced in the seventies. At the vanguard of the new crochet bikini movement is Musotica.com, a popular sexy fashion, lingerie and fitness wear... - April 08, 2011 - Musotica Wear
Donation of Neckties Sparks a Growing Relationship Between APSU and Tiecoon.com
Tiecoon.com has been on the forefront of excellent quality neckwear that is sale, discount, wholesale and clearance priced since 2004. Tiecoon.com has been a premium neckwear supplier of neckties to many retail stores also including Mr. Mac, Missionary Mall, CTR Clothing Stores, and many other LDS and missionary stores throughout Utah and Salt Lake City. Many schools and universities also carry the Jon vanDyk brand neckties and tiecoon.com’s other lines of ties. - April 06, 2011 - tiecoon.com
Kate Middleton’s Engagement Ring Inspires New Fan Site from Emitations.com
Since 1998, Emitations.com has been the leader in bringing celebrity style to the everyday woman by using cubic zirconia and sterling silver. Emitations.com is a popular resource for celebrity and fashion media, with sterling silver jewelry frequently appearing on The View, The Today Show, and in magazines such as InStyle and O Magazine. - April 05, 2011 - Emitations.com
Vanessa Leu Fine Jewelry Featured on American Idol
Designer Vanessa Leu's earrings are featured in the Motown episode of American Idol. (See credit notes from American Idol stylist: http://www.channelguidemagblog.com/index.php/2011/03/28/25590/) - April 04, 2011 - Vanessa Leu Fine Jewelry
INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand Team Sponsors Fashion Show at 2011 Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show
CORDURA® Brand Fabrics to be Featured in Fashion Designs. - April 01, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
New Beauty, Bashe, Hits NYC Fall Fashion Week Runways
The Newest "it Girl," to Elegantly Grab the Reigns of the Fashion Modeling Industry - March 30, 2011 - Bashe Carter
Pierce Ball Gallery Announces the "Art of the Car" Show for Spring 2011
"Cars are a study in elegant design details. I had in my minds' eye a show that celebrated those details and was able to find 3 artists that were perfect for this show," says Elizabeth P. Ball, director of the Pierce Ball Gallery - March 26, 2011 - Pierce Ball Gallery
New Retailer Urban Cove Does Battle with Online Giants
New Online Fashion Retailer Proves There is Still a Gap in the Market for Well Sourced Unique Designs. - March 26, 2011 - urbancove.com
Aluminum Laptop Case Manufacturer MEZZI Making Improvements to Website and Products Based on Customer Feedback
Popular briefcase manufacturer personally responded to suggestions received through a recent customer survey. - March 26, 2011 - Mezzi
Gypsy ‘05’s Ethereal Bohemia Hits the Runway
Gypsy ’05 Unveils the Fall 2011 Men’s and Women’s Collection in a Transcendent Fashion Show. - March 26, 2011 - Gypsy 05
Dena Burton to Feature New Unique Collection
The Dena Burton Collections featured in Charity Fashion Show for Autism. - March 23, 2011 - Dena Burton Collection
ShixyFeet.com Eliminates High Heels Slipping Off
Atlanta based Women owned and operated shoe accessory company, produces first pillow insole for high heel shoes. - March 21, 2011 - ShixyFeet Inc.
Antiquorum to Offer an Exceptional and Rare Collection of Erotic Watches in Geneva on March 27
Collectors can look forward to Antiquorum’s upcoming auction “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” to be held on Sunday 27 March at the Mandarin Oriental Geneva. Among the 564 exclusive modern and vintage timepieces, Antiquorum experts are pleased to offer an extremely rare... - March 19, 2011 - Antiquorum
Glanor LLC - Rugged Boot Leather Bags, Luggage and Accessories Manufacturer Exhibits at LLHA 2011 Canada Trade Show Booth #518
The world’s largest manufacturer of Rugged Boot Leather bags, luggage and accessories to launch its brand to the Canadian market at the 31st Annual LLHA Show Booth #518. Using only premium quality handpicked Buffalo Hide made into full grain Rugged Boot Leather to produce Rustic, Distressed and Vintage briefcases, bags: laptop / messenger/ duffel / gym, backpacks, satchels, belts and wallets. - March 19, 2011 - Glanor LLC
Frugi Release New Range of Stylish Breastfeeding Wear for Organic Mums
Elias and Grace stock New Designer Minti in their online and Primrose Hill stores. - March 19, 2011 - Frugi
Designers Ramsey & Jade Welcome Publicist Anna Xiques
Designers of the fashion Label Ramsey & Jade / RPL Ramsey Petersson Label welcome Publicist Anna Xiques. Miss Xiques joins the 'edgy" Fashion Label as their "Special Projects" Publicists. The Designers are based out of Hialeah, Florida a part of Miami metropolitan area. Known as the "Rebels of the Runway" The Design duo's first collection was sponsored by the Gia Carangi Foundation in 2007 a Foundation for AIDS/HIV awareness in the name of the Late Super Model GIA who died of the illness. - March 18, 2011 - Ramsey & Jade
Discount Watch Store.com Announces the Addition of New Citizen Watches
Discountwatchstore.com is pleased to expand upon their long-standing partnership with Citizen Watch Group by adding new models to their inventory. As an authorized dealer of Citizen Watches for many years, Discountwatchstore.com has worked with Citizen to provide a large online inventory at some... - March 18, 2011 - Discount Watch Store
Cleavitz Cleavage Cover Partners with Clothes4Souls
Cleavitz, www.cleavitz.com, the women’s fashion accessory to cover cleavage in comfort, donates clothing gifts on international level. - March 17, 2011 - Cleavitz
Plush Swimwear Introduces Beach Bags Section to Its Online Store
Plush Swimwear launches a section for beach bags from top designer swimwear brands. - March 17, 2011 - Plush Swimwear
Jennifer Ouellette Inc. Launches 12 Month Give Away Program
Beginning in March 2011, the company will donate 10 brand new hair accessory items a month to K.I.D.S. (Kids in Distressed Situations). Despite a recent recession, which saw a decrease in donations worldwide, Jennifer Ouellette’s Program provides hope and exuberance to the kids that need it... - March 17, 2011 - Jennifer Ouellette Inc.
The Latest in Intimate Wear, from Pk'Boowear, Pk’boo Lace Brief and Lace Thong, Blending the Functionality of a Panty with the Versatility of a Cami
A new, sexy, sassy and sensual line of women’s panties, from Pk'boowear, blends the functionality of a panty with the versatility a cami. - March 16, 2011 - Pk'boowear
Jewelry e-Commerce Site Attracting Talented Designers
Needle's Haystack is the premier marketplace showcasing the works of talented jewelers. Currently Needle's Haystack is recruiting designers and uploading their talents to the site. Buyers will be invited to start shopping April 4th. - March 12, 2011 - Needle's Haystack
Movoc 16:3 Debuts Their Visually Provoking Motorcycle Lifestyle Apparel
Movoc 16:3 launches their lifestyle tee shirt collection, bringing a uniquely visual alternative to the sport of motorcycling. - March 12, 2011 - Movoc 16:3
113% Month Over Month Sales Increase Signals a Promising Year for Australian Clothing Retailer Shock & Oar
Australian clothing brand Shock and Oar has recorded a 113% month over month sales increase for February 2011 compared to February 2010. Managing Director Brendon Westerhout says the figure bodes a year of growth for the nautical leisurewear company, despite many clothing retailers reporting a drop... - March 11, 2011 - Shock and Oar
H&D Tuxedo and Bridal Launches New Website, iformals.com
New Website Allows Users to Sell their Own Wedding, Prom and Bridesmaid Dresses Online. - March 11, 2011 - iformals
Shoe Retailer Görtz Relaunches Corporate Website with e-Spirit's CMS
Ludwig Görtz GmbH relaunched their corporate website www.goertz-corporate.de. The company is one of the leading shoe retailers in Europe and operates more than 280 stores with 3,800 employees. The content management system FirstSpirit of e-Spirit AG is the technical basis for the revised website. - March 10, 2011 - e-Spirit
Jennifer Ouellette Re-Launches New Facebook Fan Page
Jennifer Ouellette, a well known NY based fashion accessories designer has just re-launched her Facebook Fan Page. - March 10, 2011 - Jennifer Ouellette Inc.
Beauty and The Beat Volume 2 "Heroines for Haiti" Haitian Relief Event to be Held on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at Cielo in NYC from 6pm-10pm
Celebrity DJ Jon Quick and his celebrity friends will host “Beauty and the Beat Vol. 2 – Heroines for Haiti” on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Cielo. Proceeds to benefit Hip Hop Loves Foundation. Hosted by actress Bobbi Baker-James aka "Kiki" from TNT's "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." - March 09, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Mosley Tribes Sunglasses Now Available at Eyegoodies.com
The much anticipated Mosley Tribes sunglasses resort 2011 collection has arrived and is now in available at Eyegoodies.com. Launched in 2005 by Oliver Peoples’ founder and Creative Director Larry Leight, Mosley Tribes blends the timeless luxury traits of Oliver Peoples with a contemporary... - March 08, 2011 - EyeGoodies.com
Communities in Schools of Atlanta Receive Donation of Neckties from Tiecoon.com
The Communities In Schools of Atlanta organization recently reached out to national sale priced neckwear retailer Tiecoon.com for free neckties. Tiecoon.com reached back. Nicole Corley, program coordinator for Communities In Schools of Atlanta, contacted Tiecoon.com requesting ties for students at... - March 05, 2011 - tiecoon.com
Shock & Oar Sails Against Retail Tide with Sales Up 15% and Plans to Move Into US Market
Australian clothing brand Shock and Oar has sailed against the retail tide, posting a 15% year over year sales increase in December 2010, compared to an Australian average of around 3%. Managing Director Brendon Westerhout says the figures are the result of a milestone year for the... - March 04, 2011 - Shock and Oar
Pure Australian Announcing the 2011 Sheepskin Boots Collection at Micam / Milano 2011
German premium Brand for Sheepskin Fashion announced the 3rd collection of luxury women, men, and kid's boots fashion. - March 03, 2011 - Pure Australian Styles
Capulet Announces Product Availability Through Notjustalabel.com
Capulet, the London-based luxury women’s accessories label announced that its new collection of designer technology cases are now available for immediate purchase via the NotJustALabel.com (“NJAL”) website. March marked the start of an ambitious expansion of Capulet’s... - March 03, 2011 - Capulet London Limited
Toffswomen - for Women Only
Toffswomen has just gone live. The new website is full with everything the modern woman could want - fashion, jewellery and ideas. Focusing on successful women in business and in particular in fashion and lifestyle - Toffswomen.com engages with the younger woman who has career... - March 03, 2011 - Toffswomen
R&B/Soul Singer Donnie C Releases New Single "How Much I Feel"
R&B/Soul Singer Donnie C gives his fans another taste of life with his new single ‘How Much I Feel’ on March 1st available on iTunes, Amazon.com and other online retail stores. Donnie C remakes Ambrosia’s hit song with his unique and powerful sound. Donnie C will be... - March 02, 2011 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Boutiques to Sell Cleavitz Cleavage Control Half-Top
Cleavitz, www.cleavitz.com, the women’s fashion accessory to cover cleavage in comfort, is now available at boutiques nationwide. - March 02, 2011 - Cleavitz
Lil Kiddies Creations is a Hit at Jayneoni Moore's Pre-Oscar Boom Boom Room Event
Lil Kiddies Creations, a unique children’s clothing designer and party planner was featured at The Pre-Oscar Boom Boom Room Event on February 25-26 in Beverly Hills. - March 01, 2011 - Lil Kiddies Creations
Special Occasion Footwear Strides Into SophiasStyle.com
SophiasStyle.com has new girls special occasion shoes in stock for Easter Sunday. - February 28, 2011 - Sophias Style
London-Based SEVDA Luxury Handbags is Making a Splashy Entry Into U.S. Luxury Sector and Hollywood, Alliance with Interactive Sponsor
London-based luxury handbags brand SEVDA has today announced the appointment of Interactive Sponsor ('iSponsor') as its Business and Brand Development partner. "We look forward to working together to develop the SEVDA brand and market penetration in North America," said Sevda Mutlu, Founder and Creative Director of SEVDA. Interactive Sponsor to explore interactions with Hollywood and the Entertainment industry and celebrity endorsements via key events, and sponsorship opportunities. - February 26, 2011 - SEVDA London
London-Based SEVDA and Her Handbags Showcased at Trunk Show at Bloomingdale's Flagship Store on 59th Street New York City
London-based luxury handbags brand SEVDA held its first ever trunk show in the U.S. at the iconic department store Bloomingdale’s flagship location at 59th Street in New York City during February 10 through 14, 2011, introducing the SEVDA Autumn Winter 2011 Collection to discerning fashionistas. - February 26, 2011 - SEVDA London
Wisconsinmade.com Welcomes Wisconsin Relic Apparel
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gift store, is pleased to announce that Wisconsin Relic, LLC of Steven's Point, Wisconsin, has joined their artisan group. - February 26, 2011 - Wisconsinmade.com
HealthyFeetStore.com a Shoe Donation Drop-off Site for Give Your Sole Charity
HealthyFeetStore.com, an online store that sells orthopedic shoe and foot care products, has begun a partnership with the charity Give Your Sole to collect gently used athletic shoes and hand them out to local shelters. HealthyFeetStore.com's administrative office in San Diego is a shoe donation drop-off site. - February 25, 2011 - HealthyFeetStore.com