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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Iconic Luxury Baby Bedding Designer Nava Writz Re-Joins Forces with Allison Dawn Public Relations
Baby Bedding and Nursery Accessories design company, Nava’s Designs, re-signs with longtime public relations firm, Allison Dawn PR. - April 01, 2010 - Nava's Designs
Gieves & Hawkes Menswear Launches Timeless Pieces & Formalwear Collection
Gieves & Hawkes now offer a selection of carefully selected antique and vintage pieces as well as their collection of tailored formalwear suits. - April 01, 2010 - Gieves & Hawkes
New Designer Jewellery by Abakus and Assad Mounser at Kabiri London
Kabiri is the first store in Europe to pick up jewellery pieces by Abakus and Assad Mounser. This one will be available just at Kabiri’s concession in Selfridges, London. - April 01, 2010 - Kabiri Jewellery
The Pajama Company Takes the Stage at Pre-Oscar Celebrity Gift Suite
Celebrities enjoy pajamas from popular online sleepwear retailer - March 31, 2010 - The Pajama Company
JulRe Designs to Host Jewelry Collection Launch Party and Trunk Show in New York City
Jewelry designer, Juliet Renee Williams presents new items from her Summer 2010 Collection with an evening of luxury and libations. - March 30, 2010 - JulRe Designs
Top Names in Soccer Sponsor AVID Contest
Nike, adidas, Reusch and Calle Republic have sponsored a writing contest for the AVID Soccer coach, player, fan and goalkeeper. Stories will be published on AVID Soccer. - March 29, 2010 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
WatchMad Launch New Range of Kahuna Watches - Designer Watches at Very Low Prices
Leading online watch retailers, WatchMad.co.uk, have launched a stunning new range of Kahuna watches, offering hundreds of these designer watches all at discount prices. These quality Kahuna watches don’t often find at such low prices, with unrivalled discounts to be found across the entire... - March 28, 2010 - WatchMad
Gorgeous with Curves Runway Show by Enzoani is a Success
With the assistance from the Enzoani staff, Trudy’s Brides host the first Gorgeous with Curves Runway Show - March 28, 2010 - Enzoani
Talk Back Media Unveils Look Book for Melanie Auld Designs
New look book showcases the Melanie Auld Designs' Fall 2010 collection of high-end handbags. - March 28, 2010 - Talk Back Media
CHIC – Cure Her In Couture - with Michael De Paulo
Fashion Show at the Back Bay Hotel to support Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer - March 28, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Watchmad Offers Large Range of Latest Watches for This Easter
Easter is a time to give Easter eggs as presents, however why not give a loved one something a little bit special this year with a watch from Watchmad. Watchmad offer a large range of watches to suit all budgets including such brands as: * Police * Emporio Armani * Guess All of these brands are... - March 28, 2010 - WatchMad
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Welcomes Fashion Icon Nicole Miller to Nashville for Landmark Event
Noted fashion icon Nicole Miller will present her latest designs in Nashville to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7:30 to 10 p.m. at One Eleven, 111 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201. The Nicole Miller Fashion Presentation will be a landmark event featuring a... - March 27, 2010 - Fashion for CFF
StyleWeek Providence Names Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer as Its Exclusive National Charity Partner
StyleWeek Providence, New England’s premiere fashion week, announces that Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer will be its exclusive national charitable partner, with events throughout the inaugural StyleWeek to help raise awareness and much-needed funds to battle ovarian cancer. - March 27, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
OneStopPlus.com Announces Virtual Plus Size Fashion Week 2010
OneStopPlus.com, the exclusive online destination for curvy women looking for the best in plus size fashion, announces the launch of its PlusSizeFashionWeek.com. This interactive website went live on March 1st, 2010 with virtual ‘front row seats’ to the best show in fashion featuring... - March 27, 2010 - onestopplus
Sandbox Couture Offers 15% Discount Off Baby Clothes, Baby Gifts and Children's Clothes
Back to School Sale on Baby Clothes and Baby Gifts with VIP Discount Code of spring2010. - March 26, 2010 - Sandbox Couture
Mandrake Public Relations Introduces Silvana Danies Jewelry: Spirituality Meets Miami Chic
Urban Miami prepares for the introduction of Silvana Danies jewelry, trinkets that bring out the inner hippie in you. - March 26, 2010 - Silvana Danies
Simply Yours Reveals the ‘Real Woman’ Behind New Lingerie Set
Following Gok Wan’s belief that lingerie must have the Va Va Voom factor, plus size lingerie specialist Simply Yours decided to give the women who wear its lingerie the chance to decide what they want to wear. The Manchester based company which specialises in underwear for the plus-size lady... - March 25, 2010 - Simply Yours
Online Designer T-Shirt Retailer, Nopooh Launches Newest T-Shirt Line, the Motor X Collection
Get into style, kick off the spring season, and celebrate the warmer weather with nopooh’s newest motorcycle inspired designer t-shirt collection. - March 25, 2010 - Nopooh
Chucho and Palomita Clothing is Up for Grabs at Wal-Mart
New Young Men’s and Juniors Latino Clothing Lines Launch and Ready for Success. - March 24, 2010 - Palomita Clothing
"Brave New World": Military Khakis Become Edgy ‘Green’ Styles, Stylishly Hot Designs Fit Women of All Sizes
EM & Co Fashion Installation Launches Collections from Angela Dean and EM Reconstruct - March 24, 2010 - EM & Co
Spring Into Discount Designer Fashion with Get The Label’s New Book
Get The Label – the online discount designer retailer – has just launched its Spring 2010 catalogue featuring big name brands such as Nike, Adidas, French Connection and Converse with up to 70% off RRP. - March 23, 2010 - Get The Label
Designer Swimwear Agua de Coco Now Available at Plush Swimwear
Agua de Coco 2010 Summer Collection is now available at the Plush Swimwear online boutique. - March 19, 2010 - Plush Swimwear
Sungale to Launch a Line of Color eBook Readers for Frugalistas Everywhere
With its super sleek and ultra thin design, the Sungale CD706A 7” eBook reader not only supports the most popular eBook formats but also allows users to watch movies, play music and view photos all on-the-go in Color and at a reasonable price. - March 17, 2010 - Sungale
Glassesusa.com Adds Designer Yoshi Ayaka Eyeglasses to Catalog
Online glasses retailer takes hold of designer fashion eyewear market - March 17, 2010 - GlassesUSA