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Anna Carina Vintage e-Boutique Announces Re-Launch
Looking for clothing and decor that's chic, unique and classy, with a whole lot of “Wow!”? You could wander into a modern mall or department store and choose from a limited selection of mass-produced, corporate-approved styles … Or you could visit the refreshed and revitalized... - August 15, 2009 - Anna Carina Vintage
Fall Fashion Trends - Expert Advice from Those Who Know
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale students and instructor share their opinions on what's hot to wear to school this fall - August 15, 2009 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Capelta Boots Draw a Storm at Collections @ WSA
Capelta won the glass slipper for the August 2009 WSA Collections show, which commemorates the top suite at the event. The award created a huge buzz around the suite, and as a result Capelta received a ton of traffic throughout the show, which concluded in Capelta breaking all of its past sales... - August 15, 2009 - Capelta Inc.
Loving Your Bags Continues Growth Strategy Through Expansion to Philippines Market
Loving Your Bags, the Designer Bag Care Boutique, is pleased to announce that it has also been appointed the official sole distributor for Apple Brand Products in the Philippines, effective 11th August 2009. This announcement comes swiftly after the recent appointment as the sole distributor for... - August 14, 2009 - Loving Your Bags
Online Designer Handbags Store for Luxury Handbags and Evening Bags Now Open at World Charms
World Charms, which specializes in selling unique gift ideas for every occasion, has expanded product line of its Bags Department to whimsically bring together the elegant luxury of well established brands like Burberry, Bally, Badgeley Mischka and the edgy, quirky fashion of handcrafted, obscure... - August 14, 2009 - ZeMis
Family Pride Jewelry - When You Have Someone Special to Boast About
Imagine the pride of a parent or grandparent whose son, daughter or grandchild is a doctor, lawyer, teacher or hero. You want the world to know how proud you are but exactly how do you tell your story? A new personalized fashion accessory line, Family Pride Jewelry, enables all family members to... - August 13, 2009 - Family Pride Jewelry LLC
NEUAURA Footwear Reveals Stylish, Animal-Friendly Fall Collection
NEUAURA has recently revealed their anticipated Fall 2009 Collection of high-fashion vegan footwear. Dedicated to providing consumers with quality, animal-friendly footwear, the shoes and boots in NEUAURA's Fall Collection have been designed and created using superb animal-free materials and an... - August 13, 2009 - NEUAURA
Suarez Silver Formerly Grand Glimmers Creates Handcrafted Affordable Sterling Silver & Copper Jewelry, Express Yourself Without Saying a Word
Houston jewelry artist Linda Grandstaff of Suarez Silver (formerly Grand Glimmers) has released a Fall line of jewelry for 2011 entitled Dream Catchers. Copper is featured prominently and is textured, pierced, drilled & oxidized. Sterling silver sheet and wire are used to enhance the design. The first series features Turquoise cabochons as focal points in the designs. Bracelets, Rings and Earrings are available. The artist is currently working on a Neck Piece and a Pendant in this series. - August 13, 2009 - Grand Glimmers
Launch Of Jennifer Elizabeth Jewelry
August 12, 2009 – New York based designer launches Jennifer Elizabeth Jewelry. “Vintage Baubles with Glamour” combines modern elegance with timeless treasures. - August 12, 2009 - Jennifer Elizabeth Jewelry
Warsaw is Unlikely Lingerie Hotspot
The Polish city of Warsaw has emerged as a fast growing underwear hotspot, with increasingly sexy designs, and a credit-crunch friendly price tag. - August 12, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
vineyard vines Tongal Video Contest Winners Announced This Friday
vineyard vines will announce the winners of their “How to Tie a Tie” video competition this Friday. The Stamford, CT-based retail company partnered with Santa Monica, CA-based online content creation platform Tongal in June to host their first ever video contest. Two sets of winners... - August 11, 2009 - vineyard vines
New York Fashion Week Initiative Breaks International Brands Into USA Market
Nolcha offers global fashion designers a full service program for runway shows, accessory exhibition and industry introductions. - August 10, 2009 - Nolcha
Toronto, Canada Gets New Modeling Agency; Styles Model Management Inc.
Styles Model Management inc. is a new modeling agency with a new approach opening in Toronto, Canada. - August 08, 2009 - Styles Model Management inc.
Peace Love World Featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance
Peace Love World is a featured designer on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. In early July, contestant and Miami resident Jeanine Mason chose the Miami-based clothing brand, created and designed by Alina Villasante, as her designer of choice for the show. Peace Love World designer Alina... - August 07, 2009 - Peace Love World, LLC
50% of Women Surveyed Desire a Marriage Proposal from a Fireman
Whether ringing the 911 operator or getting an engagement ring, women want a firefighter to show up and do the job. - August 06, 2009 - Robbins Brothers
Local Designer Creates Pajamas for Children's Charity Debuted at Baltimore Fashion Week
Opening the Grand Finale of Baltimore Fashion Week will be 15 children modeling unique pajamas created by fashion designer Jennifer Carlino. Three of those children are enrolled in the Casey Cares Foundation and battling life threatening diseases, including Josh Carlino, the designer’s five year old son. Ms. Carlino produced this collection especially for the Kamis Jammies Program, a program of Casey Cares a charity providing programs for critically ill children. - August 06, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Salon Beauchesne Named One of the "Top 100 Hottest Salons in America"
Je Beau International announced today that their subsidiary; Salon Beauchesne, has been named to the “Top 100 Hottest Salons in America” by Salon City Magazine of Beverly Hills CA. Salon Beauchesne has been a driving force on the East Coast in the world of Style & Fashion and has... - August 05, 2009 - Je Beau International
Continental Diamond Selected as Finalist for "Best Jeweler" by Minnesota Bride Magazine
Minnesota Bride magazine recently announced local jewelry retailer Continental Diamond as one of three finalists for “Best Jeweler” as part of their annual Best of Bride compilation. Earlier this summer, Continental Diamond was also recognized as one of the Top 50 retailers in America for the Designers Retailers Award as voted by the exhibitors at the JCK Las Vegas Show, the largest jewelry show in the United States. Read about Minnesota's Premier jewelry store and these recent accolades. - August 05, 2009 - Continental Diamond
Magnum Opus Enterprises Presents Victor Louis Couture Collection at Sacramento Fashion Week
Magnum Opus Enterprises presents Sacramento Fashion Week, a 3-day long high fashion event that features a main collection by Victor Louis, eight guest designers, music and dance entertainment that begins Thursday September 17th, 2009. - August 04, 2009 - Magnum Opus Enterprises
Karen Walker Sunglasses and Eyewear Now Available Eyegoodies.com
Even Vampires, allergic to the sun, need their Karen Walker eyewear. Karen Walker draws blood this season with an eyewear collection that everyone should really sink their teeth into. Karen Walker sunglasses are now available at Eyegoodies.com but supplies are limited so get them while you... - August 03, 2009 - EyeGoodies.com
Loving Your Bags Appointed as Sole Distributor for Apple Brand in Singapore
Loving Your Bags, a designer bag care specialist boutique, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed the sole distributor in Singapore for Apple Brand Products, including the highly raved Apple Garde Rain & Stain Repellent, effective 1st August 2009. As the sole distributor of Apple... - August 03, 2009 - Loving Your Bags
The Perfect Pearl Co. Announces Customizable "Support-A-Cause" Pearl Bracelets
The Perfect Pearl Co. is a premier new "customizable" retail venture that combines high-quality materials with classic and functional elements. - August 02, 2009 - The Perfect Pearl Co.
NuU Medspa Steps Into Fashion with Maison De Couture Trunk Show in Chicago
Priscila Rodriguez, Founder of Maison De Couture (French for ‘House of Fashion’) and NuU Medspa gather with other designers and vendors to promote local Indie designers and image consulting services for men and women this month. NuU Medspa convenes with small to large business owners... - August 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Online Jewelry Store for Birthstone Jewelry, Semi-Precious Gem Stones and Costume Jewelry Now Open at World Charms
World Charms, which specializes in selling unique gift ideas for every occasion, has expanded product line of its Jewelry Department and separated its fashion jewelry line from its birthstone and semi-precious gem stone jewelry. For its birthstone and semi-precious gem stone jewelry store, World... - August 01, 2009 - ZeMis
‘Wanted: Party Queen’ – South West Firm Offers Dream Job
Ever dreamed of being paid to be a ‘Party Queen’? If so, your luck is in as a West Country lingerie retailer is offering credit-crunch hit women in the South West the chance of a dream job – to be named “Party Queen” and to earn cash for... - August 01, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Clothing Brand Announces ‘Short Sharp Summer Sale’
In a reversal of their 2008 Xmas sale early launch strategy the klever kloggs clothing brand has waited for other sales to finish before announcing their ‘Short Sharp Summer 2009 Sale.’ - August 01, 2009 - klever kloggs
Czech Republic Consulate to Host Nolcha Fashion Week: New York Designer Runway Shows
Nolcha, an organization that supports, promotes and educates emerging and independent fashion talent from around the globe, partners with Czech Republic Consulate General to host Nolcha Fashion Week: New York September 2009. - July 31, 2009 - Nolcha
Pegah Anvarian Joins Three Dots as Creative Director
Or, as she says, “Downtown just met uptown, with an L.A. twist.” - July 31, 2009 - Three Dots
Laughing Out Loud Has Announces the Launch of Their New Website
Laughing Out Loud has announced the launch of their new website at http://www.laughingoutloudkids.com. The user-friendly website offers information about the company’s history, store locations, current season designs, and events. "This site is part of an ongoing effort to take the... - July 30, 2009 - Laughing Out Loud
BBJ Bangkok Releases It's Fancy Cut Gemstone Collection
The fancy cut gemstone collection from BBJ Bangkok seems to have come at the right time. Wholesale jewelry manufacturers all over the world are being hit by the global economic slump. - July 30, 2009 - BBJ Bangkok Ltd
2009 Sofia by Vix Swimwear Collection Available at Molly Brown’s
2009 Sofia by Vix swimwear collection is now available at Molly Brown’s designer swimwear store. - July 30, 2009 - Molly Brown’s
Wholesale Gemstones, BBJ Bangkok Ltd Enters the Market
BBJ Bangkok Ltd the leading wholesale jewelry provider in Bangkok today announced the introduction of it's much awaited section related to wholesale gemstone procurement. The company will now allow buyers in the wholesale jewelry and wholesale gemstone trade to place orders for wholesale gems. The company until now accepted orders for wholesale jewelry, the introduction of the wholesale gemstone procurement activity has raised interest in global markets. - July 28, 2009 - BBJ Bangkok Ltd
Women of the World and NuU Medspa Meet to Make a Difference
Women of the World part of World Trade Center Illinois, and NuU Medspa join forces at Fashion Face Forward, Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Union League Club, Chicago, to promote women entrepreneurs and organizations through global relationships. Fashion Face Forward is one of the many events put... - July 23, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Vegan Chic Reveals Eco-Friendly Choices in Men’s Footwear
Vegan Chic, a Vegan Society Certified online retail shop, prides itself on providing vegans a wide selection in eco-friendly footwear. Recently, Vegan Chic has revealed a collection of men’s shoes from popular brand Simple proving that consumers don’t have to sacrifice their... - July 23, 2009 - Vegan Chic
High Fashion Lingerie Boutique is Now Available Online Offering Wide Range of Styles and Sizes
Opening of the online boutique of designer lingerie, nightwear and hosiery from Top Fashion Houses offering wide range of styles and sizes. Previously, designer lingerie was mainly available from the small high street boutiques supplying very limited choice of styles, colours and sizes. - July 23, 2009 - pearllagoon
Innocente Seraphim 2009 Welcomes Kumiko Uehara, Fashion Designer of Baby, the Stars Shine Bright as Guest of Honor
Kumiko Uehara, Chief Fashion Designer of Baby, The Stars Shine Bright will be a Guest of Honor at Innocente Seraphim 2009, the nation’s first J-fashion and BJD convention held August 8-9, 2009 at the Westin Bellevue, in Bellevue Washington. More information can be found at... - July 22, 2009 - Valkyries, LLC
Marangoni Nights: A Big Success
Philippines' School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA) thru its co founders Ms. Amina Aranaz-Alunan and Ms. Loralee Baron-Soong successfully launched the partnership with Istituto Marangoni last night of 17th June 2009 at Members Only The Fort. It was a well attended party with different personalities... - July 21, 2009 - TigereyeMedia Inc
Internationally Renowned Designer to Exhibit at JA New York Summer Show
Designer Nikki Sedacca will present, “Unmistakably Nikki,” her new collection showcasing the designer’s signature wire-work with its highly recognizable style. - July 19, 2009 - Nikki Sedacca enterprises, Inc.
Bedazzled Lingerie.com Launch a New Online Lingerie, Swimwear & Dress Store
A new online lingerie and beach wear store for the international market catering for women of all shapes and sizes who want to spice up their love lives and feel more irresistable. - July 19, 2009 - RJ Donald
British Designers Sought by Lingerie Retailer
Buying British is Best. This is the proud boast of online and mail order lingerie firm Wickedelic Lingerie, as they appeal to talented UK lingerie designers to contact them with their new styles. The retailer, which specialises in bedroom and special occasion wear, has seen tremendous growth over... - July 18, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Uplifting Bra Fitting Event a Success for Simply Yours & Gok Wan
Simply Yours’ first ever Above Average Underwear Event, hosted by Gok Wan and Key 103, proved to a great success for the plus size lingerie specialist, who is now looking at running further events at selected venues across the country. Guests arriving at Manchester’s Hilton found the... - July 17, 2009 - Simply Gok Wan
House of Le’Moore, an Online Vintage Boutique, Announces Its Grand Opening Sale
House of Le’Moore (www.houseoflemoore.com), a new online women’s vintage boutique announces its grand opening sale. The House of Le’Moore will hold its grand opening sale from now until July 30 2009 which will offer customers a store wide discount of 20% off of their purchases. - July 17, 2009 - House of Le'Moore
The BIG Sessions @ International DJ Expo Monday, August 10, 2009
The BIG Sessions is ramping up for a stellar crowd at the 2009 International DJ Expo from Aug. 10-13 at the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., there are so many BIG players shining throughout. Rounding up major talent including Joanna Krupa, America Olivo, Natalie Reid, Kaci Battaglia, Chris Wills, Rod Carrillo, Camel Rider, Peter Presta, Ray Roc and Lost Daze. - July 16, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC
Glasgow Model Agency Sinclair Model Management Has Launched Event Staff Services in Glasgow
Sinclair Model Management has launched event staff services in Glasgow and across Scotland. - July 16, 2009 - Sinclair Model Management
Hauteline.com Announces a Coolchange Sarong Promotion with 20% Off This Great Summer and Beach Item and the Sexy 17 Ways to Wear It
Hauteline.com, this summer's new, stylish, creative and fun interactive shopping site by IvanaJulian, LLC presents another unique promotion with Coolchange Sarongs, the beautifully crafted and designed sarongs enjoyed by celebrities and girls and women of all ages. Hauteline launched their national... - July 15, 2009 - IvanaJuliana, LLC
Team Red Star and Saucony to Release Custom Shoes at Comicon International San Diego 2009
Custom limited-edition shoe design inspired by the groundbreaking art style of the graphic novel series, The Red Star, to be released at Comicon International San Diego 2009. - July 15, 2009 - Archangel Studios
Aryn K: a Perfect Mixture of Avant-Garde and Street Vintage
Style is defined by not just the clothes you wear, but how it is worn and how the pieces are mixed. When a woman wears Aryn K, her style is timeless, sophisticated, and evokes a sense of avant-garde and rich-street trendy. Since Aryn K. launched in the fall of 2008, the line has generated buzz,... - July 15, 2009 - Aryn K.
Designs Created by Anna Pereira Are Not Only Sexy and Fashion Forward, They Have Added Karmic Vibes
Anna Pereira the New Jersey based artist designer has been known for years and around the globe for her completely unique, custom and trendy designs. She has been hailed as the 'airbrush queen' during her former reign of Super Sexy brand custom shirts. Her style and use of bold colors and designs are completely her own. - July 15, 2009 - Anna Pereira Super Sexy LLC
Recycled Firehose Bags and Accessories at New Onlineshop
Famous German eco-friendly Feuerwear® bags and accessories made from recycled fire hose can now be purchased at www.feuerwear.com. - July 15, 2009 - Feuerwear GmbH & Co.KG
Independent Fashion Designer Erika Hendrix Set to Release F/W 2009/10 Collection on August 5, 2009
Erika Hendrix, an independent fashion designer from Germany, will be launching her fall and winter 2009/10 collection in August, but beginning July 13, pre-orders will be available on her website. - July 14, 2009 - Dream Cartel