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The Andean Collection Announces Launch of Non Profit Arm: The Andean Project
The Andean Collection, a leading eco-fashion accessory company, today announced the launch of its non-profit arm, The Andean Project. The mission of The Andean Project, in collaboration with The Andean Collection is to promote the economic, cultural and social rights of its artisans and their... - October 30, 2009 - The Andean Collection
25karats.com Reveals Their Exclusive New Diamond Collection to the World
Consumers Are Already Lining Up to Get Their Hands on the New Range of Rings and Pendants from the Online Diamond Shopping Darling. - October 29, 2009 - 25Karats.com
Vegan Chic Announces Vegan Alternative to Popular Cowboy Boots
Vegan Chic, a company dedicated to providing fashion forward vegan shoes and accessories, has made staying trendy easy by adding Women’s Vegan Cowboy Boots to their collection. Featuring soft, realistic pleather and a 1-inch faux stacked heel, these boots are not only stylish but also very... - October 29, 2009 - Vegan Chic
Ogie Kanogie Offers the Ultimate Grab-and-Go Travel Clothes
OgieKanogie.com offers a solution to over-packing when nothing seems right, so everything goes in. Pack light and pack right for travel with machine washable Ogie Kanogie coats, sweaters, dresses and tops. Ogie Kanogie is a new line of reasonably priced women's clothing designed and made in the USA of eco-friendly materials. - October 29, 2009 - Ogie Kanogie llc
New Cocktails Add Ghoulish Flare to the Halloween Party Season
Pocket Cocktails™, the acclaimed iPhone drink application has been updated to include a fantastic collection of new Halloween-themed beverages. These new cocktails are perfect to add a dash of ghoulish flare to the upcoming Halloween party season. A sneak preview of these drinks along with a... - October 28, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
Image Consultant Helps Job Seekers ‘Dress for Success’
In today’s economy anyone looking for work needs every edge they can get. San Francisco image consultant, Michele Benza, announces a new online program to help job seekers and those hoping for promotions polish their image to help get the job they want. - October 28, 2009 - Michele Benza, Image Consulting & Posture
FashionWorld.co.uk Launches ‘Body Shape Fashion Advice’ Site to Help Women with Dressing Dilemmas
Fashion World have been working closely with leading UK freelance stylist Joy Wilson for several seasons, giving Fashion World customers inspirational style advice to accompany Fashion World’s plus size clothing collections. Now they have taken the style advice to a whole new level, with the... - October 28, 2009 - Fashion World
NesserryGoods.com Enters Jewelry Display Market with Handcrafted Wood Jewelry Display Line
Not satisfied with what was available in the jewelry display market, owners of NesserryGoods.com set out to find something different. They seem to have found it in a unique handcrafted solid wood jewelry display line. NesserryGoods.com, based in Sausalito, California, carries a full line of wood... - October 24, 2009 - NesserryGoods.com
New Online Shop - The Silk Fig Tree
New online shop offering exclusive hand painted silk accessories and other crafts. - October 24, 2009 - La higuera de seda
Fashion's Night Out: Suits to Self Sufficiency at Lotus Boutique in Boonton, NJ Hosted by ShopLotus.com
Lotus Boutique located at 908 Main Street is calling for women around the area to bring in lightly worn work and interview appropriate attire to promote the economic independence and career development of disenfranchised women around the New Jersey area. Slacks, jackets, shirts and blouses in good condition are all welcome. - October 23, 2009 - Lotus Boutique
New York Fashion Crowd Applauds Ethical Fashion
The Ethical Fashion Preview on September 14, 2009 debuted to an enthusiastic audience, with Bel Esprit showroom members receiving rave reviews. Taking place in the old world charm of the Carlton Hotel on Madison, the setting resonated with the luxury of the members’ collections. - October 22, 2009 - Bel Esprit LLC
Jwl Adds Timeless Timepieces
Jwl Contemporary Jewellery's new range of Swiss designer watches inspired by the pure aesthetics of the Bauhaus movement are beautifully simple. Their clean, elegant lines combine with Swiss precision and reliability to achieve a perfect balance of form and function. Jacqueline Wadge, owner of Jwl... - October 22, 2009 - jwl contemporary jewellery
Eco-Friendly Handbag Designer Becomes Mom & Launches Canopy Verde's Diaper Bag
Eco-friendly handbag designer Linda Wong creates new Canopy Verde styles based on three great loves, especially her newest family addition, her first son. - October 22, 2009 - Canopy Verde
MMCrystal Launches New Jewelry Collection at Andy The-Anh Boutiques
MMCrystal launches Fall 2009 collection of fine crystal jewelry through new alliance with Montréal fashion house Andy The-Anh. - October 21, 2009 - MMCrystal
Olive’s Organic Botanicals Goes Pink with "Harmony" to Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Olive- The New Pink. - October 20, 2009 - Olives Organic Botanicals
Shop John S. Brana Jewelry All Season Long at Bloomingdales – Stanford
After a successful jewelry trunk show, October 3-4, Bloomingdales – Stanford has invited John S. Brana back for a season-long series of Holiday 2009 Shopping Events. - October 20, 2009 - JJ Valaya
The Pilots of a Bygone Era Provide the Inspiration for Today’s Silk Scarves
When designing their jersey silk aviator scarf, Patra Silk looked to the warmth and comfort of pilot’s scarves from the 1920s and 30s, which were specially made to be smooth, soft and very warm. - October 20, 2009 - Patra Selections
Cosmopolitan Meets Old World: The Istanbul Collection by Jonäno
Jonäno unleashes the concept of 'organic essentialism' on the runway at Portland Fashion Week 2009. - October 20, 2009 - Jonano
Wearable Corn – Jonäno Launches New Maïsse™ Eco Lux Lingerie
Both manufacturers and consumers are showing great interest in products made with these new biomaterials. DuPont™ Sorona® sustainably sourced polymer is used to make Triexta fibers that are currently used in apparel. - October 18, 2009 - Jonano
Fashion Designer Erika Hendrix Set to Release Spring/Summer 2010 Collection in Feb. 2010
Dream Cartel PR announces the upcoming release of the Spring/Summer 2010 collection from German fashion designer Erika Hendrix. - October 18, 2009 - Dream Cartel
The Forté Fashion Adventure
Charity fashion show to present four female designers to watch. - October 17, 2009 - Seam Collective
Design Yourself Unique Silver Jewelry with a Click of Your Mouse: Earth Pendants and Earth Cufflinks from Fluid Forms
On www.fluid-forms.com users turn into designers of their own products. With the launch of the new custom silver pendants and cufflinks the website of Fluid Forms increasingly becomes a unique shopping-platform for extraordinary and customizable gifts. - October 17, 2009 - Fluid Forms Walter & Williams OG
PRIVÉ Designer Sales and MaxMara Present MAX&Co. Sample Sale
PRIVÉ Designer Sales will be hosting an exclusive sample sale for MAX&Co. in NYC from Wednesday, October 28 thru Sunday, November 1. - October 16, 2009 - PRIVÉ Designer Sales
Vegan Chic Reveals Animal-Friendly Boots for All Occasions
With their long-standing mission of providing consumers the best in fashionable, animal-friendly footwear, Vegan Chic has revealed their new collection of women’s vegan boots for all occasions. Season after season, boots continue to be a dominant piece in women’s wardrobes. Vegan Chic... - October 15, 2009 - Vegan Chic
New York City Holiday Retail Scene Gets Promotional Boost
Independent Retail Week Initiative returns to the Big Apple to support retailers - October 15, 2009 - Nolcha
2010 CAFFE Swimwear Collection Soon to be Offered at Molly Brown's
2010 CAFFE swimwear collection will be available at leading designer swimwear store Molly Brown's, later this year. - October 14, 2009 - MollyBrownsSwimwear.com
BagsChat Enters the Popular Zone with Offering More Focus
With the “How to” articles becoming increasingly popular among the Internet users, the information providing web portals have shifted their focus from general information to guides and tips. Joining the bandwagon of publishing “How to” guide, BagsChat has started its new... - October 14, 2009 - Bagschat.com
The Washington DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. Present Fashion is Life, Hosted by Evolution Look’s Paul Wharton
Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon, and Jazz Concert Celebrating 56 Years of Service to Children and Youth. - October 12, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
The Rock & Shop Market Comes to Durham, NC with a Vintage Twist
On Saturday October 17th over 50 designers will be selling their vintage, upcycled & eco-friendly wares at the Rock & Shop Vintage Market in Durham from 1-5pm. In addition, there will be a fashion show featuring eight Triangle-area designers who specialize in refashioning vintage goods into... - October 12, 2009 - The Rock & Shop Market
Bel Esprit Welcomes New Members to the Showroom
Esprit, the virtual showroom for international fashion collections of responsible and sustainable fashion, announces several new members joining the showroom for Spring 2010. - October 11, 2009 - Bel Esprit LLC
Bon Achat Upscale Resale and Consignment Completes Move to New, Larger Location in Scottsdale
Bon Achat Upscale Resale and Consignment, one of Scottsdale’s premier Resale and Consignment stores announces that it has completed its move from it’s location at 15090 N. Northsight Blvd, Ste 105 to a new, larger store located in Terri’s Consign and Design building at 8698 E. - October 11, 2009 - Bon Achat Upscale Resale
ClothingTutor Unleashes Attractive Designs for Plus Size Women
With everyone in a joyous mood for the oncoming festive season, overweight women are all agog about the availability of good clothes for them. Sensing this urgency in these women, Clothingtutor, an upcoming clothing portal, unleashed the most sensational designs for these plus-size women. The... - October 11, 2009 - Clothingtutor.com
Designing for a Difference Holiday Gift Idea - Gifts That Give Back and Save Lives
Anna Balkan, a Ukrainian born and US based jewelry designer, is helping raise money for STOP (Stop Trafficking of People). She created a STOP signature jewelry piece, the Circles of Life necklace, inspired by the victims’ struggles, that represents a continuous transformation and interconnection of life. $100 from each necklace, which retails for $150, is given directly to STOP to help them raise funds for the rescue center in Bosnia. The goal is to sell 1,000 necklaces by the end of 2009. - October 10, 2009 - Anna Balkan
Fashion Designer Mike Vensel Announces the Debut of His New Wild Horses Spring 2010 Collection During Los Angeles Fashion Week October 15th 2009
Mike Vensel is a minimalistic futurist focused on body conscious garments that showcase the body in a subtle yet sexy way that mimics nature. In his newest spring 2010 collection “wild horses” each garment is constructed from a single pattern piece and a single piece of fabric thus... - October 10, 2009 - Mike Vensel
Rosa Snow: A Snowboard Shop for Girls Who Ride
Rosa Snow is an online snowboard and ski shop which focuses on the winter outdoor needs of women and girls. As a women-only winter wear shop, the women at Rosa Snow are totally committed to providing unique and functional apparel and accessories for the active outdoor woman. "Our goal is for all women, regardless of age, to pursue an active lifestyle.” - October 10, 2009 - Rosa Snow LLC
EAST Designed to be Individual | Go Green
Go Green Philippines is a sustainable environmental programme designed to revitalize the Philippine ecosystem, focusing on forest management. - October 10, 2009 - East Ltd
Belong Jewellery – in the Pink for Breast Cancer Care
Belong jewellery is supporting Breast Cancer Care’s ‘Wear It Pink’ campaign by donating 15% from the sale of all pink jewelry and silk scarves in their new ‘shop by colour’ section from the 24th to 31st October 2009. - October 10, 2009 - Belong Jewellery
Winter Hats! New Winter Fashion This Fall & Winter
Online Retailer Delights Budget-Conscious Fashion Enthusiasts with Trendy Winter Hats - October 09, 2009 - Fashion Scarves and Shawls
Chicago Retailers Come Together for City Wide Shopping and Beauty Event
Join them for Independent Retail Week 2009 and support your local fashion boutiques while getting the personal touch you deserve. - October 09, 2009 - Nolcha
When Small Businesses do Big Things: FAB*LIS is Giving Fashion a Cause
When owner Nyota Grant of FABLIS (For A Beauty Living In Style) embarked on opening her first boutique a year ago; she never thought she would be hosting a Fashion Show for children infected or affected by HIV or AIDS with an International Designer as a sponsor. FAB*LIS became a boutique known for... - October 08, 2009 - FABLIS
Glassesshop Affiliate Commission Rate Increased Up to 40%
Here is great news for existing and potential Glassesshop affiliates. Glassesshop.com has just increased the commission rate from 12% to 40% and the Return Day from 30 to 60 days. - October 08, 2009 - Glassesshop.com
Miss Full Figured USA 2009 - 2010 Gives Back on 11/8/2009
On January 24th, 2009 in New York City, Tonya Jeter was crowned Miss Full Figured USA 2009-2010. The Competition held emphasis on personality, poise, confidence, speaking, modeling ability and past accomplishments. Tonya commanded the stage with her bubbling personality and fierce attire and was crowned the new Miss Full Figured USA. Now, Miss Full Figured USA 2009-2010 gives back in a big way. - October 08, 2009 - JIBRI
Lash 28 Conditioner Stimulates Eyelash Growth
Lash 28 rolled out their break-through eyelash conditioner that stimulates beautiful eyelash growth in less than 28 days. The eyelash conditioner company also extended their promotions that offer 5-piece eyelash brush set, a tube of eyelash conditioner cream and a make-up vanity bag to carry these... - October 07, 2009 - Lash 28 Eyelash Products
EnA Jewelry "Walks" the Runway at New York Fashion Week
Elements and Alloys (EnA) featured at the Carmen Marc Valvo Spring 2010 Ready to Wear Show. - October 07, 2009 - EnA Elements and Alloys
Taylor & Vine to Stock Mirabelle Designer Jewellery
Taylor & Vine Ltd, the UK based On-line retailer of Contemporary Designer Costume & Fashion Jewellery announced today that they will be stocking a collection of Mirabelle Designer Jewellery for the Autumn/Winter 2009 season. - October 07, 2009 - Taylor & Vine Ltd
Made Fresh to Order: Pure 100% Organic Skin Care for Baby to Adults
Today, the eco-conscious, savvy adult wants to nourish their body and maintain youth a more natural, healthy way. Olive’s Organic Botanicals was developed for these individuals. - October 05, 2009 - Olives Organic Botanicals
Re-Launch of Some Like it Vintage.com
Some Like it Vintage.com, an online vintage clothing store is pleased to announce a complete re-design and re-launch of their website. - October 05, 2009 - Some Like it Vintage.com
Michael Jackson Costumes Running Out
Even a casual search for Michael Jackson at the top Halloween costume websites shows that the pop king's digs are very popular this year. Most of the major styles are out of stock, and there's only 1 or 2 left at even the biggest internet stores. - October 03, 2009 - Moon Costumes
Indivijual Custom Eyewear Breaks the Mold with Made-to-Order Frames
Indivijual Custom Eyewear creates made-to-order frames for eyeglasses and sunglasses so designers' preferences and seasonal trends no longer dictate your look. - October 03, 2009 - Indivijual Custom Eyewear
Designer Hernan Lander Spring 2010 Collection Viewing for Press and Buyers
Designer Hernan Lander is holding private viewings for press and buyers at his midtown studio following his triumphant runway show at Gotham Hall during New York Fashion Week. Lander highlighted iFashion Week’s “Emerging Designers” Fashion Show. He wowed the audience at Gotham... - October 02, 2009 - iConcept Media Group