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L Space 2010 Swimwear Collection Available at Molly Brown's Swimwear

2010 L Space swimwear is now available at Molly Brown's women's swimwear store. Free Ground Shipping offer has also been announced by the swimwear store. The offer is valid only on US continental orders. - May 01, 2010 - Molly Brown’s

Nautical Brand with a Designer Touch

Shock and Oar, The Australian Nautical Leisurewear Brand, is collaborating with accomplished West Australian designer Alison Cotton on a new range of men’s and women’s wear for 2010. Alison Cotton, the woman behind the highly acclaimed Joveeba fashion label, says she is excited about... - April 30, 2010 - Shock and Oar

Vonja Gentle of Karat Gold Jewelers Announces Anticipated Launch of New Jewelry Line

Vonja Gentle President of Karat Gold Jewelers, unveils her debut collection of affordable fashion jewelry. - April 30, 2010 - Karat Gold, Inc.

OneStopPlus.com’s New Survey Reveals What Women Find Hardest to Buy for Their Body Type

OneStopPlus.com, the world’s largest online shopping destination for style-conscious, plus-size women, has revealed what women find hardest to shop for when it comes to their bodies (www.onestopplus.com/). The interactive survey asks shoppers to reveal what they find most difficult to shop... - April 30, 2010 - onestopplus

Luxe Swimwear Now on Offer at Molly Brown's Swimwear Store

Luxe swimwear is now available at Molly Brown's women's swimwear store. Free Ground Shipping offer has also been announced by the swimwear store. The offer is valid only on US continental orders. - April 30, 2010 - MollyBrownsSwimwear.com

Zimmermann & Tori Praver Swimwear Now Available at Molly Brown's Swimwear

Tori Praver and Zimmermann Collection are now available at Molly Brown's swimwear store. Molly Brown's is offering a vast collection of bikinis and swimsuits by Tori Praver and Zimmermann. - April 29, 2010 - MollyBrownsSwimwear.com

Maaji & Kirsti Grinna 2010 Swimwear Collections Now on Offer at Molly Brown's

Maaji and Kirsti Grinna Collection are now available at Molly Brown's swimwear store. The leading women's swimwear is offering a wide line of bikinis and swimsuits by Maaji and Kirsti Grinna. - April 28, 2010 - MollyBrownsSwimwear.com

Gray Powell Loses Prototype "4G" iPhone, Wins Tactical Pants for Life

TacticalPants.com gives Apple software engineer a lifetime supply of tactical pants. - April 27, 2010 - Cat5 Commerce

The GSMTFoundation Autism Awareness Project

The GSMTFOUNDATION Raises Funds for Autism Awareness Korbin, the grandson of the founder of GSMFT is autistic and for Joseph Mastroianni, Korbin is special a joy to behold. When Korbin was born Joseph’s son Mark, assumed the role of a stay at home mom a role he finds fulfilling, while his... - April 27, 2010 - GSMTFoundation.com

New Look - High Street Fashion Giants at Anfi

Renowned high street fashion brand - New Look - recently descended on Anfi’s Caribbean-style beach for a teen fashion photo shoot. - April 26, 2010 - Anfi Group

Disney Consumer Products and Celebrated Designer Charlotte Tarantola Announce “Alice in Wonderland” Inspired Fashion Collection

Charlotte Tarantola for Disney “Alice in Wonderland” line Launches Nationwide May 2010 and will be featured in Macy’s. - April 24, 2010 - Charlotte Tarantola

Condon and Collana Bring Unique Talents to Broaden Service Offering at Staple Salon, "Corto’s" in Hamburg

After a slew of changes in relocating, management, hiring new staff, and revamped promotional initiatives, Corto’s Salon and Seasons Spa announces a series of innovative product and service additions that are now available to the public. Corto’s has tapped two talented technicians to... - April 23, 2010 - Corto's Salon and Seasons Spa

Chesapeake Roller Derby and Batman to Join Casey Cares Kami’s Jammies Fashion Show

Celebrating Good Times is the theme of the Third Annual Kami’s Jammies Fashion Show on Sunday, May 23rd from 1:00 – 4:00pm at Towson University’s Stephen’s Hall Theatre with children ages 3 – 16 modeling their pajamas. Following the theme of the show will be the Chesapeake Roller Derby skating in their pirate pajamas and Batman escorting a group of Casey Cares children in their pajamas down the runway. - April 23, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation

Teres McClen Takes Eco-Luxury to the Derby

The McClen Fashion Group—an innovative, luxury, fine-living brand heightening awareness through ethical practices, procedures, products and services with the lowest impact to the environment—will join noted celebrities, athletes and community leaders at Ferdinand’s Ball to help... - April 22, 2010 - McClen Group

New Online Store Sells Jewelry, Designer Handbags, Luggage at Discount Prices

BuyNoworNever.com launches, sells all items 40 to 80 percent off retail price. - April 22, 2010 - Buy Now or Never

Rockstar Billionaire Couture - Leon Verres' Unmatched Luxury Streetwear Collection

Leon Verres is one of the outstanding designers of our time, boss of a continuously growing luxury product empire and the creator of the worldwide celebrated “Le Billionaire Champagne,” the most expensive and most luxurious champagne of all times. - April 22, 2010 - LEON VERRES LUXURY GROUP

Surfer’s National Recognition for Ethical Fashion Enterprise

An eco-fashion brand set up with just £200 by two surfing brothers has gained national recognition this week by reaching the finals of the national ‘Enterprising Young Brits’ competition run by Enterprise UK, a government organisation promoting entrepreneurship in young people. - April 21, 2010 - Rapanui Clothing LTD

National Pajama Day Announces the First National Pajama Day, May 1, 2010

This press release announces the date of the first National Pajama Day. - April 20, 2010 - National Pajama Day

Tylie Malibu Handbags Are Now Being Sold at The Guiltless Purse

Tylie Malibu handbags, designed in Los Angeles, are now being sold for sale prices at designer handbag discounter, The Guiltless Purse. - April 17, 2010 - The Guiltless Purse

FWM : Apparel for Humanity Launches 2010 Spring Line

Fearfully Wonderfully Made Apparel has officially launched its Spring 2010 line Globally. FWM started with a bold mission to unite humanity behind the silhouette of fashion and to infiltrate the fashion world with a love for humanity. Fearfully Wonderfully Made represents a melding of artistic... - April 17, 2010 - Fearfully Wonderfully Made Brands LLC

Max et Moi: The High-Fashion Cashmere Line Launches in the US

Company History Max&Moi was created from an unconditional and shared love for quality in material and appreciation for detail. Eight original collections of high-fashion women's clothing have fueled the label's growing reputation. Max&Moi’s style embodies elegance and femininity with... - April 17, 2010 - Max&Moi

New Sexy Lingerie Website Launches and Celebrates the Return of the Voluptuous Woman

You don't have to be runway model thin to be super sexy. My Luna Kiss has sexy lingerie for women of all sizes. Every woman deserves to look their most beautiful. - April 16, 2010 - My Luna Kiss

Oldest Mark Loren Designs Receipt Survives Fire and Extreme Home Makeover

Contest for oldest receipt, surprise hidden treasures mark Fort Myers jeweler’s 25th year in business for customers, community. - April 16, 2010 - Mark Loren Designs

Local Military Spouse Dedicates Talent and Knowledge to Empower Young Adults

The El Paso Ultra Model Competition is a contest of beauty, skill and talent. It gives contestants the opportunity to experience real-world modeling situations and determine if they have what it takes to become a professional model. Through a series of four challenges, contests learn runway techniques, commercial/editorial photography and acting. Contestants receive general public votes and industry judging all from the click of a button at the contest's website. - April 16, 2010 - El Paso Ultra Model

Survival to a T: Mother-Daughter Team Launch Lifesaving T-Shirt Company

After getting lost for 24 hours in a national park, Laura Smith and her daughter were inspired to create a T-shirt that could help others survive in dire situations in nature. SurvivalT.com provides T-Shirts that have printed on them the uppermost important survival information. Smith, an artist, knows that just a few bits of information are enough to save a life. - April 14, 2010 - Survival T Ltd

California Girl in the City: Brynn Capella Introduces Her Colorful Summer Handbag Collection

California native and Chicago's newest handbag designer to watch, Brynn Capella, creates the perfect mixture of her coastal upbringing with her urban Chicago lifestyle in the latest design addition to her handbag collection. - April 14, 2010 - Brynn Capella, Inc.

Mylunakiss.com Features Bridal Lingerie Collection

Brides planning their wedding should check out Mylunakiss.com’s romantic bridal lingerie which includes babydolls, corsets, teddies, garters, and silk stockings. - April 14, 2010 - My Luna Kiss

Internationally Acclaimed Designer Chooses Vancouver to Launch New Collection

Malene Grotrian Design, the only Canadian Designer to launch their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection at New York Fashion Week will launch the highly anticipated Fall/Holiday 2010 collection at the Ice Water Fashion Event exclusively in Vancouver. An evening of dramatic theatrical performances, fashion and many more special surprises at the venue District 319 on Thursday, April 29th. - April 11, 2010 - Malene Grotrian Design

Petit Confection to Launch at "The Sweetest Thing" Event; MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer to Serve as Event Partners

Petit Confection, a French inspired children’s clothing line, will debut at “The Sweetest Thing” party on Tuesday, May 4 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at beloved West Village eatery Sweetiepie. The event will be hosted by MAMAISTA, a daily e-newsletter for chic moms and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity, who raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research through nationwide bake sales. - April 10, 2010 - Petit Confection

Busy Philipps, Sharon Leal, Izabella Miko, Kathryn Morris Join Eight Actresses to Walk the Runway in Tresor de Vintage for Joyful Heart Foundation with The Buzz Girls

In support of abuse survivors, actresses Busy Philipps, Sarah Wayne Callies, Izabella Miko, Melora Hardin, Kathy Mixon, Sharon Leal, Kathryn Morris, Natalie Zea, Nicole Sullivan, Stacy Keibler, and Julia Ling walked the runway at the Tresor de Vintage fashion show for the Joyful Heart Foundation at the Mark for Events in Los Angeles. Styled by Julie Weiss. Make-up styling by Stila. Hair styling by Thomas Chance. - April 09, 2010 - TIL PR

BlendNewYork Boutique Sponsoring Princeton University Fashion Show to Benefit Autism Speaks

Fashion Speaks - It sure does, and that’s why BlendNewYork is sponsoring this great event. Come down and watch their designer fashions go down the runway. The show raises money for Autism Speaks (http://www.autismspeaks.org), an organization that is dedicated to funding global biomedical... - April 09, 2010 - BlendNewYork, Inc.

Lace Wig Supplier Owigs Demonstrate New Celebrity Inspired Styles

Every girl would like to look as glamorous and elegant as there favourite celebrity, now thanks to leading providers of lace wigs and full lace wigs, Owigs.com - a new selection of celebrity inspired wigs can be seen worn by their models. - April 08, 2010 - owigs

Dream. Inspire. Design. Fashion Show Features Student Talent

80 garments created by students will be on display - April 07, 2010 - IADT Schaumburg

Tattoo Learning Center Expands to the West Coast

The Tattoo Learning Center, a tattoo school based in NY has opened a new facility in San Diego, California making them the only tattoo school in the U.S. with more than one location. - April 06, 2010 - The Tattoo Learning Center

US Ladies Footwear Spare Soles Launches Singapore Online Store

US ladies footwear Spare Soles has arrived in Singapore and is available for sale online at www.sparesoles.com.sg. Spare Soles is a line of compact and stylish ballerina flats for ladies that can be folded and stored in a small purse. Every pair of Spare Soles comes with a matching wristlet pouch that houses the shoes and also doubles up as a purse. - April 06, 2010 - Spare Soles Singapore

Collins College Hosts CW’s “America’s Next Top Model” Casting Call

School celebrates the launch of its fashion design and merchandising program with hopeful, local models. - April 06, 2010 - Collins College

Amanda Wakeley Introduces the A/W 10 Collection at London Fashion Week

The Amanda Wakeley Autumn Winter 2010 fashion show was streamed live and in real time directly from the BFC tent at Somerset House onto the official London Fashion Week website. - April 05, 2010 - Amanda Wakeley

American Heritage Brands Launches World's First Sneakers

The Return of Colchester Rubber Co. - The World's First Sneakers - April 04, 2010 - American Heritage Brands

Fashion To Figure Partners with VH1 Save the Music Foundation for Grand Opening of New Bay Plaza Shopping Center Store

On Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at 1:00 PM, Fashion To Figure (FTF) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its newest store at Bay Plaza Shopping Center, in the Bronx, New York. FTF is pleased to announce that 10% of all sales from the day will be donated to VH1’s Save The... - April 03, 2010 - Fashion To Figure Stores

Sculpt Your Flab and Excess Fat Into a Slimmer You with Body Shapers from Nenelingerie.com

Nenelingerie launches a whole new range of body shapers for the plus sized woman to lift, shapen, enhance, flatten, and contour excess flesh and body fat, in a slimmer and younger new you, now at revised special prices, this Spring. - April 03, 2010 - Nenelingerie

MAISTROVAH Unveils Limited Edition Handbag Collection on maistrovah.com

Emerging Designer Features Inaugural Collection on Exclusive New Site. - April 03, 2010 - MAISTROVAH

Domaine Ltd. Announces the Launch of a New Beadelle™ Pave Jewelry Line

Domaine Ltd., a premiere distributor of quality fashion jewelry for more than 14 years, announces the launch of a new finished jewelry line featuring the New Beadelle™ Pave crystal components collection. - April 03, 2010 - Domaine Ltd.

Fort Myers Jeweler Mark Loren Shares Marketing Expertise at Smart Jewelry Show

Fort Myers jewelry designer and business owner Mark Loren will be a featured speaker at The 2010 Smart Jewelry Show being held at Chicago’s Navy Pier in April. Organized by jewelry trade magazine INSTORE, the show offers jewelers from around North America the opportunity to browse designs and... - April 02, 2010 - Mark Loren Designs

Madcapz Announces "Touch of Color" Women’s Baseball Cap Collection for Spring/Summer. Include Special Edition HERA Madcapz Cap to Benefit HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation.

Madcapz president and founder Carrie Bell announces the introduction of the “Touch Of Color” Collection for Spring/Summer 2010. The new line of fun, colorful women’s caps will include a special edition HERA cap, sales of which will directly benefit the HERA Women's Cancer Foundation. Effective immediately, for every HERA Madcapz sold at www.madcapz.net, Madcapz will donate $3.00 to the HERA Foundation. - April 02, 2010 - Madcapz

Iconic Luxury Baby Bedding Designer Nava Writz Re-Joins Forces with Allison Dawn Public Relations