GBK (GBK Productions) and Tic Tac® Mints Hosted a Very Sweet Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor of the 2010 Emmy Nominees and Presenters on August 27th and 28th

GBK (gbkproductions.com) - the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, along with Tic Tac? mints – a leading mint brand for more than 40 years and launched in the U.S. in 1969, honored the 2010 Emmy Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Luxury Gift Lounge on August 27thand 28th 2010 at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. Presenting Sponsor Exclusive Sedan Service Worldwide was on hand to chauffeur the honored guests to the event in style where GBK, the recipient of BizBash's Award for Emmy's "Best Gift Bag," and Tic Tac? offered its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and Media a luxurious environment with gifts, spa treatments, and charity driven elements.

The GBK and Tic Tac? event drew over 20 Emmy Nominees and Presenters, including 4 winners, as well as many other honored celebrity guests, and even a few uninvited guests thanks to the 12 foot long press wall made out of more than 75,000 Tic Tacs hand glued into a diamond pattern. The morning of the first day of the event, GBK arrived to find a swarm of bees covering the press wall and enjoying the sweet flavors of the Pink Grapefruit and Freshmint Tic Tacs. Vice President of GBK, Carla Domen, commented "With a quick location change indoors and the help of an experienced Bee Keeper, it still turned into a Bee-utiful day".

Some of the top gifts at the event include: a card from Tic Tac?, the event's Title Sponsor, entitling guests to receive a one year supply of their favo women's jackets online rite Tic Tac? flavor, customized Apple iPads equipped with electronic Save the Date invitations to their upcoming exclusive NBA All Star and Super Bowl related events from Presenting Sponsor Capital A Entertainment, i-FFICIENCY, an iPad training service, $500 Gift Certificates towards brand name designers like Balenciaga, Tom Ford, and Jimmy Choo from Beyond the Rack, gift certificates towards a rental of one of their fine brand name handbags including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Channel, Prada, etc. from Handbag Envy, Luxury timepieces from Invicta Watch Group, trips to the Caribbean from Caribbean Living Magazine, 3D Virtual Islands from VirtualCelebrityIslands.com, semi-precious stone and metal jewelry from Elana Sigal Design, handmade shapewear and panties from TC Fine Intimates, one of a kind freshwater pearl jewelry and accessories from The Island Pearl by Leighton, a combination of creative products and fashion from Heaping Spektacle with Traver Rains, bracelets from Lovelinks America, vintage inspired clothing, swimwear and accessories from Pinup Couture, diamond pendants and $500 gift certificates from Nehita Jewelry, denim and legging from Denimocracy USA, and modern and eclectic pieces of jewelry from manu jewelry.

Some of the luxury health and beauty products included Celebrity-favorite RevitaLash, $250 gift certificates from The Shave of Beverly Hills, all natural hair vitamins from Hairfinity, hair extension accessory, the Fishnet, from Indique Hair International, therapeutic foot alignment socks by My Happy Feet, Body Cream 200ml from 3LAB, Age Management Skin Care System Gentle Facial Wash and Retinol Restart Rejuvenation Serum from GlyMed Plus? Advanced Aesthetics, whole food supplements made from scratch with fresh & organic foods from MegaFood, $100 gift certificates from The Salon by Maxime, men's and women's fragrances and cosmetics by luxury fragrance company Giorgio Armani Beauty, a selection of hair products from Peter Lamas Products, strollers from UPPAbaby, patented pull-out drawer fashionable and functional bags for parents by Mrs. Smith's Bags, and fashionable, boutique quality, 100% cotton, absorbent, handmade baby bibs and burp cloths from Backseat Driver. Some fun, unique gifts included cookbooks from Bite Me Cookbook, wickless candle home fragrance system or the new Scentsy Buddy?, a one-of-a-kind stuffed animal that fills the air with fragrance by Scentsy, and FreshCloz, the Refreshing Solution to Garment Care.

Amidst the swanky atmosphere and luxurious design, guests enjoyed an elegant spa setting and massages from CityLife Medical and Fitness Spa, manicures by Nail Garden, cocktails from Opulent Vodka and a variety of sumptuous drinks from Lombardi including Lombardi Cream of Limoncello, Lombardi Limonata, and Lombardi's new Southern Lemon liqueur. WineChateau.com hosted the wine bar and gifted a wide variety of wines as well as gift certificates to use on WineChateau.com, and Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. served delicious samples and gifted certificates for gift packs - the perfect compliment to good wine! The Stuffed Cupcakes offered delicious gourmet cupcakes stuffed with 15 different fillings and Hansen Cakes displayed another masterpiece cake in honor of the Emmys. Finally, Photo Boothless was the perfect touch to the event, allowing guests to enjoy and take home photos in front of a green screen jumbo Tic Tac? box!

20% of profits from the Gift Lounge will go to the honored benefiting charities:
Hollywood Arts (http://www.Hollywood-Arts.org) - A ground breaking educational facility that uses art and music-based learning to help high-risk young people over the age of 18 improve self-esteem, develop thinking skills, master educational concepts and receive job-readiness training.

The Ann & George Lopez Foundation (http://www.thelopezfoundation.org) - Their mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

A representative from CNN was also on site to educate guests about the upcoming 2010 CNN Heroes Awards in November. To learn more about CNN Heroes, please visit http://www.cnn.com/heroes

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company's Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting Lounges, GBK Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/PR. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to gbkproductions.com.

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Sonsi? Sponsors Full Figured Fashion Week(end)? in Los Angeles Runway Finale Celebrates Fashion Gravitas of L.A.’s Silent Majority

Sonsi.com—a new online shopping and social destination for women sizes 12 and up—is rewriting the Plus Size dress code just in time for Full Figured Fashion Week(end)? in L.A., October 28-30. As lead sponsor of the event that celebrates beauty in all shapes and sizes, Sonsi? will participate in Full Figured Fashion Week(end)'s grand Finale Runway Event, which is open to the public and takes place Saturday night, October 30th, at 7 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (2025 Avenue of the Stars). Spotlighting the site's top 10 style picks for fall 2010, Sonsi's "Essential Wardrobe" runway show is designed to bolster the full figured woman's newfound fashion gravitas and inspire her to achieve her full fashion potential in a city that lives and breathes style.

The Sonsi showcase will feature a wide variety of looks from preppy casual, street chic and work wear to date night and holiday, culminating with a show-stopping evening gown from Sydney's Closet's Signature Collection. Sonsi resident stylists curated the collection, culling from among the site's current and coming soon brands to dress each full figured model in ensembles that represent a few of the brands that Sonsi carries, including Loop18, alight, Lane Bryant?, Fashion Love, Catherines?, Derek Heart, Fashion Bug?, Baton Rouge and Trac, as well as Sydney's Closet?. Free tickets to the event are being given away by members of The Curvy Collective, a network of the L.A. plus size community's leading fashion bloggers including Curvatude, Stiletto Siren and Skorch Magazine.

"Sonsi is all about celebrating the full-figured woman and her rightful place on the fashion scene," says Jill Hutchison, Sonsi publisher and runway showcase curator. "We're proud to partner with Full Figured Fashion Week(end) to help L.A.'s real women feel stylishly comfortable in their own skin and achieve the fashion equality they deserve."

On the heels of June's highly successful Full Figured Fashion Week? in New York, show founder and producer, Gwen DeVoe of DeVoe Signature Events, says she chose L.A. for her next venue to acknowledge the area's vibrant plus size community, a silent majority in a town long known for its size zero population. "The full-figured woman is alive and well in L.A. She's vocal and she's got money to spend," says DeVoe. "When we so women's coats online ught to expand Full Figured Fashion Week into other markets, L.A. was our first choice."

According to DeVoe, Full Figured Fashion Week(end)? will showcase the latest designs from the hottest, brightest and freshest talent, including the models that are redefining plus size fashion. Sonsi? will join a Runway Showcase line-up that also includes Sealed with a Kiss, The Plush Boutique, Torrid, Hips and Curves, Chan.nel Karama, Ltd., Igigi by Yuliya Raquel, Lane Bryant, Kiyonna, Sassi Rebel Clothing, Jill Alexander Designs, Forever21+ and Fashion to Figure.

About Sonsi
Sonsi? offers one of the largest online assortments of women's apparel, accessories and products, specifically for real women sizes 12 and up. With over 100 apparel brands in one convenient shopping destination, Sonsi? features trendy tops and bottoms, classy cocktail, evening and casual dresses, career wear, active wear, outerwear, swimwear, intimates, accessories and more, in a variety of price points from great brands such as Kiyonna, Lane Bryant, alight, Catherines, Fashion Bug, Cacique and more. SonsiLiving?, the social side of Sonsi?, is an inclusive online social community where real women can participate in social networking, groups and clubs, live power chat sessions, interactive quizzes and games, and stay informed with expert blogs, content and advice covering topics such as fashion, beauty, health, relationships and more. Sonsi, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Charming Shoppes, Inc. (CHRS).

About DeVoe Signature Events
DeVoe Signature Events is a full service event production and management company that specializes in fashion events and events for the plus size community. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide superior pre- and post-production services for any special event or fundraising project. In June 2009, DeVoe Signature Events launched Full Figured Fashion Week? in New York, NY. After its successful launch, DeVoe Signature Events has created a mainstay and platform for the plus size fashion industry.

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Surprising Global Turn: Small Beach Business Experiences Unexpected Success in International Marketplace

Nouvelle, Inc. is pleased to report an unprecedented expansion of its compression and shapewear garment manufacturing business, thanks to emerging markets throughout Europe and beyond.

"This is the growth we steadily worked toward and hoped for when we launched the business five years ago," noted Dawn Cover, owner of Nouvelle Inc. "Seeing such a steady sales increase is enormously satisfying for our design and manufacturing team, as we very stubbornly insisted on producing a quality product line in a market flooded with mass-produced, low-end garments. It's gratifying to be recognized at home and abroad for the work and care we've put into the line."

Three distinct and growing markets represent the cornerstones of Nouvelle's business:

• Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Patients. Compression garments are specially-designed elastic apparel worn after surgical procedures and throughout recovery. They provide additional support by contouring to the body or body part. Plastic surgeons generally recommend use of compression garments following tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), liposuction, arm lifts (brachioplasty), face lifts (rhytidectomy), facial procedures, gastric bypass procedures, male mastopexy (gynecomastia treatment), breast augmentation , breast reduction, and many other types of surgical sculpture procedures. Dermatologists also may recommend compression wear for patients with lymphoma, burns, and varicose veins to help improve quality of life.
• Individuals Shopping for Quality Shapewear. Purchases of medical-grade compression garments for body sculpting, shaping and slimming continue to increase. Many consider compression garments an effective tool for contouring the body without having plastic or cosmetic surgery. While compression garments are not an alternative to losing weight or improving health, they can have a slimming effect by subtly smoothing and sculpting the appearance of the body beneath clothing. Often, people considering compression garments for non-surgical use have recently lost a great deal of weight, and may have excessive body tissue folds or conditions such as gynecomastia (male breast enlargement). Compression garments offer a safe, non-surgical alternative to stabilizing and compressing excess body tissue and skin folds.
• Patients Seeking Scar Care Therapy. Nouvelle recently added internationally-recognized ScarHeal products to its catalog as part of an ongoing commitment to superior results following cosmetic, plastic and aesthetic procedures. As noted in a recent edition of Ladies Home Journal, ScarHeal products feature an outstanding combination of ingredients designed to help calm inflammation and tame overactive collagen production in scars resulting from surgery, burns, wounds, and keloids. The line features four proven products for treating scars resulting from any trauma to the skin. Additionally, they offer an innovative, non-surgical treatment for wrinkles

While Cover attributes her company's success to the unparalleled quality of its products, customers attest to a unique and highly personalized approach to customer care. "We were blessed early on with a loyal customer base, and orders for our garments are largely through word of mouth," she said. "This level of faith in our products, combined with the sudden increase in online sales has been very good for business."

Nouvelle's exclusive designs and products for men and women cannot be found in retail stores. They may be purchased directly from its state-of-the-art facility in Virginia Beach, VA or ordered online at http://www.nouvelleinc.com. Four key features differentiate its compression and shapewear products from retail offerings:

• Fabric structure. Featuring four-way stretch and memory, each garment c women's jackets online an withstand numerous washes, endure extremely long wear times, and miraculously retain original shape and quality. All designs have been through rigorous testing and meticulous scrutiny to ensure complete comfort and enhanced efficacy of every angle, seam and compression area.
• Beauty and craftsmanship. Nouvelle designs have a reputation for beauty. The company uses only the finest fabric available, and hand-inspects each seam and stitch to ensure garments are soundly, solidly constructed.
• Variety. Nouvelle offers an endless assortment of surgical garments for every procedure, including abdominal girdles, binders, augmentation bras, and full body suits. The company also features a full line of 2nd stage garments for women and men of all shapes and sizes. All products are latex and formaldehyde-free and proudly manufactured in the USA. A seasoned design and manufacturing team is ready to create custom garments on a moment's notice if a customer needs a specific item not typically available.
• Comfort. Realizing post-operative healing stages can be uncomfortable, Nouvelle has paid particular attention to every conceivable way the fabric touches the skin. Stitches are constructed so they are perfectly flat, so as not to aggravate incisions. Zippers and hook and eye closures are never in danger of contacting the skin. Not a single design uses metal wires or stays.

Nouvelle manufactures and distributes post-surgical compression wear, body shaping garments, and scar care products worldwide from its facility in Virginia Beach, Va. Please visit the company web site at http://www.nouvelleinc.com for additional information. Dawn Cover is available for media interviews and/or photographs and may be contacted directly via email or telephone.

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VIP Luxury Service Launches a Bespoke Service to Purchase Luxury Goods through Ad Hoc Made To Pleasure Image Consultants

VIP Luxury Service carries the finest men and women's clothing and accessories, custom made and manufactured in Italy, and offers a complete selection of services that will help design the perfect luxury lifestyle ranging from personal styling, image makeovers, closet overhaul, private shopping to custom packages and wardrobe management.

Through the extensive network of Image Consultants, Personal Shoppers and Stylists, VIP Luxury Service caters to the client who perhaps needs assistance with creating a fashion image or doesn't have the time nor the inclination to shop.

VIP Luxury Service firmly believes in the values of tradition and craftsmanship. The passion for luxury clothing combined with the finest fabrics and leathers handcrafted by accomplished artisans are at the heart of the company's philosophy. With this in mind they have created Ad Hoc, made to measure and made-to-order garments and accessories with one objective: Made-to-Pleasure.

Ad Hoc garments are aimed at those individuals who still believe that true luxury is the search for a truly unique item. VIP Luxury Service shares these garments with their valued customers throughout the world, offering their exceptional Exclusive On-Site-Service.

The mission is to achieve the perfect harmony between personality and style offering clients the opportunity to have everything their heart desires made bespoke, as well as continuing to provide its clients with the world's most luxurious brands.

A meeting with VIP Luxury Service's Image Consultants will turn into a unique experience.

The VIP Luxury Service's client will be able to discuss their needs with a VIP Luxury Service consultant who will visit them at their office or home to work together towards creating a unique and exclusive "made-to-pleasure" total-look. Bespoke, made to measure suits, ties, shoes, shirts, cashmere and accessories for men and women.

Time is precious, which is why VIP Luxury Service will meet its client's needs by offering them a home delivery service wherever they are.

Exclusive Buying Service

• If the client is looking for something specific, VIP Luxury Service will find it for them. No request is too great.
• Exclusive access to special offers by major luxury brands.
• The client tells VIP Luxury Service what they need, how much they would like to spend and VIP Luxury Service will take it from there.
• VIP Luxury Service will do the shopping for the client and have it delivered.

Shopping on Commission

If the client needs to cater for that Special Person who already has everything, or for their best customers or Business Partners VIP Luxury Service will provide the client with the most exclusive shopping-on-commission service, ensuring the client's every desire is satisfied.

Product Search

If the client is looking for something undiscoverable, VIP Luxury Service will purchase it on the women's coats client's behalf. From limited edition handbags to the brand new Ferrari model, from a villa in Saint Tropez to the most exclusive mobile phone personalized in gold and diamonds.

After a preliminary free-of-charge meeting to define the characteristics and budget of required items, typology of receivers and destination details, the Personal Shopper will engage in the research.

Gift for every occasion

Whether birthdays, holidays or anniversaries VIP Luxury Service can buy the most appropriate gift for their client. The ideal solution for all those that are looking for important presents that need to be edgy, personalized, typical, or simply cannot afford to spend half a day running through town to look for 'something'

Corporate Gifts

VIP Luxury Service realizes how frustrating and time consuming it can be to find the right corporate gift for companies. VIP Luxury Service provides a cost- effective bespoke service according to each company's requirements.

For additional information regarding products and price ranges or simply to arrange an appointment, companies can simply contact the VIP Luxury Service Corporate Gift Team and they will bring everything to the company's office, saving the company time and hassle.

info(at)vipluxuryservice(dot)com
http://www.vipluxuryservice.com

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Nigeria Business Membership Program Strategies Published By Wholesale Business CloseoutExplosion.com

Nigeria business tips have been published in a new report by CloseoutExplosion.com that explains how Nigerian boutiques can use membership programs. The report shows how a membership plan can be implemented by a Nigerian retailer to compete in the clothing marketplace, retain customers, and increase their sales. Membership plans have been successfully implemented by internationally known retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Marshalls, Macy's, and JC Penney's. Their membership plans consist of offering a special credit card or having a loyalty club that can be joined either for free, or for a small annual fee.

CloseoutExplosion.com offers detailed ideas that can show retailers how to implement the use of a loyalty plan, and how it can be used by a boutique to stand out in compet Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) itive retail markets such as Lagos and Abuja. While these plans can be aimed at all customers, they can be especially effective at professional women such as Nigerian bankers. While every customer is important, the buying power of a banker working at Guaranty Trust Bank will be greater than that of an employee at Abibiz Restaurant or at the Ocean Basket Victoria Island.

"As a wholesaler that supplies designer office suits and social dresses to Nigeria I have received a good deal of positive feedback from my customers. I have used the insights that I have gained in distributing overstock brand name clothing, and my own research, to publish these effective sales ideas. I encourage all Nigerian retailers, whether they are serving Ibu, Hausa, Yoruba, or any other customers, to implement these concepts," said Donny Lowy, who manages WholesaleNigeria.com

Donny Lowy reviews ideas within this retail fashion concept such as:

-The Top Benefits Of Running A Membership Plan In Your Dress Shop
-Great Incentives That You Can Use To Encourage Your Customers To Sign Up
-Why You Should Charge Your Customers A Nominal Fee To Take Advantage Of Your Club
-The Power Of Exclusive Fashion Clubs
-How To Attract Customers Without Having To Advertise In The Nigerian Tribune, Punch, or the Sun News.
-Ideas For Obtaining Closeout Products For Free Which You Can Give To Your Shoppers
-How To Instantly Increase Your Customer Base When A Shopper Joins Your Retail Membership Program
-An Easy Way To Ask For Referrals, You Are Missing Out On Sales If You Are Not Doing This

"The demand for American and European designer labels in Africa is very large, as I have seen based on orders that my wholesale business has received from resellers in many countries, including Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania. While the opportunity to make money selling USA clothing, shoes, and handbags is vast, the competition is increasingly growing, which is why shops need to implement powerful sales tools to attract and retain customers," added Donny Lowy.

His closeout showroom is located very close to the New York Garment District, in a neighborhood called Greenpoint, which is part of Brooklyn. Liquidation and surplus buyers are welcome to visit and make their own selections. International shipping can be arranged through freight forwarders such as Express Air Freight, Impex and Schenker.

In addition to supplying businesses in Africa, Closeout Explosion also works with resellers located through the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. Its customers include apparel shops, footwear stores, importers, exporters, flea market vendors, and eBay sellers.

Homeless Program Honored as One of the Best in America

A program that began just eight years ago inside a donated bus is now being recognized nationally as one of the best run, hardest working charities in America. Mission Solano, a Fairfield-based nomadic homeless sheltering program, has been chosen as a 2006 Samaritan Award honoree by the Acton Institute, a think-tank organization based in Michigan.

"We offer a program that has proven to be effective at changing the lives of homeless men, women and children, and we're very happy to have that work recognized by a group like the Acton Institute," says Mission Solano's Executive Director Ron Marlette. "Our success lies in our partnership with community churches, city government and private businesses and the great generosity of our many donors," he adds.

Mission Solano is one of only two West Coast charities chosen as finalists in the national competition. Two hundred forty-seven (247) agencies applied Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) for the honor. As a finalist, Mission Solano will be featured in a major article in the September 3rd edition of World Magazine, a weekly publication dedicated to faith-based news. The article, which is already posted at http://www.worldmag.com, chronicles the organization from its very humble beginnings to its present day plans to build a $9 million dollar, 30,300-square- feet homeless services complex, the Bridge to Life Center.

Once built, the center will provide a holistic, long-term residence program for up to 163 homeless individuals, including men, women and families. It will be the largest such complex in Northern California and is already being called "the rescue mission of the future."

The article also looks inside the life of founder Marlette, an ex-con, and tells the story of how a Billy Graham crusade changed his life and led, ultimately, to his own crusade against homelessness in his hometown.

The Acton Institute chooses its Samaritan Award recipients and finalists based on a review of a given charity's financial protocols, its effectiveness and its use of faith to accomplish its goals.

About Mission Solano

Mission Solano was established in 1998 by Founder and Executive Director Ron Marlette. The program provides emergency shelter, food and clothing, counseling

education and job-skills training to homeless men, women and children throughout Solano County (a county of approximately 400,000 people). Mission Solano is open 24 hours, seven days a week and provides all services free of charge to its guests. The program is funded through individual and corporate donations and unique entrepreneurial enterprises. It owns and operates two thrift stores, a used car dealership, a coffee production business and a coupon advertising franchise.

Our Vision

To provide an economic and spiritual bridge for people striving to regain the basic necessities of life in order to restore hope in themselves and their future while achieving economic stability so that they are able to rejoin their community as full and active participants.

Mission SOLANO

740 Travis Boulevard

P.O. Box 8

Fairfield, CA 94533

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    CONTACT:

August 30, 2006                

Ron Marlette, Executive Director

707-249-1611

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Topshop supports London Fashion Week Inside & Out

Topshop has announced that for the first time customers will be able to watch front row action from the shows they support live from London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 11. The shows with be streamed live from the Topshop show space from Saturday 18th September, allowing customers to get exclusive catwalk action from the comfort of their own home.

Topshop's Unique SS11 collection, currently in its twentieth season, will kick-off the live streaming on Saturday, 18th September. The show will stream live from the TS show space – a converted platform at the old Eurostar terminal at Waterloo station and will home Topshop's now-legendary café.

For the Unique show only Topshop has gone one step further where viewers will be able to shop the show as it happens with six pieces available to buy ahead of the spring/summer launch next year.

As part of Topshop's ongoing support of NEWGEN, Sunday sees live shows from Mary Katrantzou, Richard Nicoll and Michael van der Ham. This will be van der Ham's first solo show and will feature his capsule range of garments and accessories as well as his show dresses. Monday continues with previous NEWGEN sponsors showing collections from leading designers Peter Pilotto, Mark Fast Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) and Meadum Kirchoff.

Fashion East will conclude the live streaming on Tuesday, 21st September, as the not for profit organisation celebrates its 10th anniversary and continues to back London's best and bravest new talent. For SS11 Fashion East will debut Felicity Brown, Heikki Salonen and Simone Rocha making this the biggest, most exciting line-up to date.

The full streaming schedule and times is as follows - Topshop Unique show on Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday sees Mary Katrantzou at 10am, Michael Van Der Ham at 2.30pm, and Richard Nicoll at 7.30pm.On Monday, Peter Pilotto will commence at 9.45am and Meadham Kirchoff at 6.30pm. Finally, Fashion East will kick off at 1.45pm on Tuesday. For a full show schedule and more information, please visit Topshop London Fashion Week live.

In addition to the Topshop London Fashion Week live show content, Topshop will be hosting show replays, daily edits with behind-the-scenes footage and designer interviews. The company blog Inside-Out has also been integrated into the mix where it will offer must-have edits and show reviews, and Topshop Tweets will update followers on up-to-the-minute action, detailing any show delays and front-row gossip.

The Oxford Circus flagship store supports the online activity as the NEWGEN shows will be screened in a purpose-built cinema the day following their catwalk debut. Customers will receive Topshop London Fashion Week magazine 214, a show schedule and gift on their seats. Select screenings will also be followed by a talk from fashion industry insiders. Photos of Topshop's best dressed customers will be framed on the wall for display, with a winner being selected at the end of London Fashion Week. A dedicated NEWGEN pop-up area will allow store visitors to take away bespoke postcards created by each designer as a memento and to learn about its sponsored designers.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion on clothing items such as its jeans, dresses, jackets, lingerie and shoes. Topshop has won several awards for its creative design and services, and has a wide range of clothing from women's jeans and jackets to maternity wear.

Topshop was the first fashion retailer to show on schedule at London Fashion Week in September 2005 when it presented its own acclaimed in-house design collection Unique (created in 2001). Subsequent partnerships with international boutiques in Tokyo and LA followed. Currently, Topshop continues to expand and strengthen its reputation and regularly supports exciting new talent.

PR Contact:
Liz Shuttleworth
Press Officer
Press Office
Arcadia Group Ltd
70 Berners Street
London
W1T 3NL
020 7927 1484
http://www.topshop.com

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Do Men and Women Use their Credit Cards Differently? Survey Says Yes

Men are more likely to use their credit cards to fill up the tank and eat out, while women are more likely to buy clothes and make retail purchases, according to a just-published online consumer survey conducted by CreditDonkey.com, a credit card comparison website.

Survey Results: http://www.creditdonkey.com/men-vs-women.html

Over a third of men say that gasoline is their most frequent purchase, compared to 26.6% of women who say the same.

One in four women say that online shopping is their most frequent purchase category, Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) while 18.8% of women say that retail purchases are. In comparison, 22% of men listed online shopping as their answer, and only 11% of men said retail purchases, such as clothing, or games, were their most frequent purchase.

"To be sure, what someone says versus their actual behavior can be two different things," says Charles Tran, founder of CreditDonkey.com. "I always thought restaurants were my biggest expense category, but I was shocked when my personal 2011 year-end statement said I spend three times more on shopping than eating."

Visit http://www.creditdonkey.com/men-vs-women.html to view the full survey results including:

• How frequently men and women use their credit cards
• What men and women buy with their credit cards
• Who pays their balance in full compared to who just pays the minimum

CreditDonkey.com conducted the online survey of 368 consumers from February 11 through February 21, 2012.

CreditDonkey.com publishes credit card reviews, deals and tips to help Americans make informed credit decisions. Consumers can visit the website to compare credit card offers, finding the best credit card to fit their individual needs.

Buddhist Inspired Shamballa Meets Urban Design At King Ice

King Ice, a leading ecommerce retailer of hip hop jewelry, introduces the Shamballa jewelry collection, an intricately styled beaded selection of Buddhist influenced design. Fueled by celebrities, stylists and designers, the Shamballa jewelry phenomenon has grown wildly spanning across gender and genre, fusing elements of traditional Asian cultural design with bling influenced urban jewelry fashion.

Shamballa styled jewelry has moved westward from its origins of formal use in prayer to regular use as a trendy fashion accessory for both men and women. Gracing the cover of Rolling Stone in February 2011, a shirtless Lil Wayne flosses his black and white Shamballa bracelet. Other notable celebrities seen wearing diamond encrusted versions of Shamballa bracelets and necklaces include Usher, Jay Z, Rick Ross, P Diddy, David Guetta, Snoop Dogg, Lamar Odom, Beyonce and LeBron James.

"In order to keep our customers happy, we are always looking at the latest urban trends," said Raymond Ching of King Ice. "We've reacted to the strong interest in Shamballa jewelry from our customers by adding a quality selection at affordable prices. So far, the jewelry has been well re fashion jackets online ceived prompting us to expand our variety of Shamballa bracelet designs including more colors, sizes and combinations."

Shamballa bead necklaces and bracelets at King Ice feature round black or white beads ranging from 9mm to 13mm in diameter strung or tied together. The beads come in several forms including plain, faceted or set with diamond simulated cubic zirconia or crystals. Most pieces have a combination of various beads including a variety of colors. The bracelets feature a sliding string knot adjustable for a snug fit.

About King Ice

King Ice is a leading online retailer of men's hip hop jewelry. They offer a wide range of products ranging from men's diamond watches to earrings, pendants, rings, chains, bracelets and urban clothing. To learn more about the company, please visit KingIce.com or call 1-877-546-4423.

To connect with King Ice go to:
http://www.facebook.com/officialkingice

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Achieva Weight Loss Formula Announces A Relief From “Squeezing Season”

Over the winter people don't have to expose their bodies, so they eat a little more and exercise a little less. For many women this time of year signals the annual ritual of squeezing into spring dresses, summer swimsuits, and wedding attire with those added pounds and extra inches. The makers of Achieva? announce a sensible and healthy alternative to traditional weight loss programs. Women who use Achieva? report losing up to 3 dress or pants sizes in as few as 30 to 60 days," says Jeff Lefkowitz, spokesman for Achieva?. "They slip into the season's more revealing clothes instead of squeezing."

Achieva? is a pharmaceutical grade caffeine-free diet pill that curbs food cravings, allowing the dieter to eat less while still feeling full and satisfied. The proprietary formula includes natural appetite suppressant African Hoodia and natural weight loss supplement Maqui Berry. A 60-count box (or 30-day supply) lists for $49.95.

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DownEast Basics Goes Metro with Newest Store Opening in Washington State

DownEast Basics, a high-style, low-price retailer of trendy fashions as well as modest clothing, pleased both longtime and new fans when it opened a store this past weekend at the Westfield Southcenter mall.

The third DownEast location in Washington state but the first in metro Seattle, the new store proved immediately popular with shoppers, including those who have been tracking its opening date on the brand's Facebook page. To officially celebrate the store's grand opening, DownEast is offering customers a chance to win a shopping spree during a weeklong "Shopping's More Fun with Your Girlfriends" giveaway.

"Typically, we 'ring' in a new store with a grand opening celebration about a week after we have the soft launch," said Jonathan Freedman, vice president of Apparel, DownEast. "But, when many of our Seattle fans saw our opening date announcement on Facebook, they told their friends and made plans to pay us a visit. Already, our sales numbers have validated our decision to open the new metro Seattle store."

DownEast is a favorite among shoppers due to its "boutique on a budget" philosophy of providing stylish, quality clothing at affordable prices. For many of its store openings since 2008, DownEast has selected malls outside of the downtown hub areas, instead targeting suburban shoppers. It also considers the demand for its product in geographic areas based on fan interaction through social media, as well as online and catalog sales.

"DownEast fans have been sending emails and posting on our Facebook wall asking us to open a store in Seattle for some time. And, sales from our online site and catalog have also been significant in this area," said Freedman. "Based on those two factors, we decided to again grow our retail footprint in the state, this time targeting a metropolitan shopping center."

Open in time for back-to-school shopping, the new store will carry the full line of DownEast clothing and accessories for women, including fall jackets and sweaters, denim, dresses and skirts infused with the latest fall trends. It will also carry DownEast's clothing for girls.

In addition to the new Seattle location, DownEast also operates stores in Kennewick and Spokane.

DownEast Offers "Shopping's More Fun with Your Girlfriends" Giveaway

To celebrate the Seattle store opening, DownEast is offering a chance to enter a "Shopping's More Fun with Your Girlfriends" giveaway from Friday, Aug. 12 to Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. Customers can register for the giveaway at the new Westfield Southcenter location. The giveaway will award one lucky winner a shopping spree valued at $200 and also present a $50 gift certificate to each of four friends selected by the winner. The winner does not have to be present at the time of the drawing on Saturday, Aug. 20, to win.

For contest updates and fashion news, customers can join the DownEast Basics Facebook Fan Page. They can also follow the DownEast By Design blog (downeastbasicsblog.com) for insights from DownEast's Product Development team.

Visit the New DownEast Basics Store in Seattle

The new DownEast Basics store is in the Westfield Southcenter Shopping Center at 2800 Southcenter Mall in Seattle, Washington. The store is located on the ground level, near the Apple Store and Gap.

Cassie Emmet, a DownEast employee since 2009, will manage the store's staff of seven. She started with the company as a sales associate, working at a DownEast Home & Clothing store in the St. George, Utah, area before being promoted last year to clothing manager.

About DownEast Basics
DownEast Basics (http://www.downeastbasics.com) offers high-design looks on a bargain basement budget for today's cost-conscious yet fashionable consumer. The DownEast Basics clothing line features smart layering pieces and wardrobe enhancing garments so you can embrace the American classic look with your own sense of style.

Shop for cute tops, women's sweaters, modest dresses and accessories at Downeastbas fashion coats ics.com.

The fast-growing retailer operates nationally with its Basics line via its online store in addition to 46 locations throughout the West including in Utah, Colorado, California, Idaho, Arizona, Washington, Nevada and Wyoming.

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Square Rolling Out New Disposable Electronic Cigarettes at NACS Show in Chicago

Square, the manufacturer of long-lasting, high-quality disposable electronic cigarettes (or e-cig), will present their top selling Square 82 and four new varieties of disposable electronic cigarettes this weekend in Chicago at the NACS Show Expo. The expo brings together suppliers of and buyers for convenience stores of all sizes. Square will occupy booth 954.

Square's low disposable e-cigs' price puts them in the reach of most consumers. Because they last approximately 500 puffs (equivalent to 2 packs of traditional cigarettes), they most often make better economic sense than investing in rechargeable e-cigs.

"We are the top-selling disposable electronic cigarette brand at convenience stores and airports," said Mike Ahmad of PhD Marketing, representing Square. "The NACS Show fashion jackets Expo is an opportunity for Square to partner with new convenience store buyers, who will appreciate the product's low unit price and fast turnover. It's the 'churn, but not burn' product for the industry."

Square will feature their popular Square 82 disposable electronic cigarette and four new e-cigarettes at the expo. The first three have lower nicotine delivery in each blast than the 18 mg delivered from the Square 82, and are often used by people to wean themselves off cigarettes. The new Gold model delivers 12 mg nicotine blasts, the Silver delivers 8 mg of nicotine, and the White contains no nicotine at all. Square is also introducing their new Pink e-cig they think will be big with the ladies. It delivers 18 mg puffs of nicotine and tastes like strawberries.

Square 82 e-cigarettes are becoming a popular smoking alternative because they feel a lot like inhaling cigarette smoke, but only dispel harmless water vapor with little to no aroma—so they can be enjoyed almost anywhere. The product does not produce dangerous secondhand smoke or stink up the room or clothes or breath.

NACS Show Expo hours are October 2 and 3 from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm and October 4 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm.

NACS was founded August 14, 1961, as the National Association of Convenience Stores. It is an international trade association that represents more than 2,100 retail and 1,500 supplier company members. Although the majority of members are based in the United States, NACS member companies do business in nearly 50 countries worldwide. The US convenience store industry, with more than 146,000 stores across the country, posted $575.6 billion in total sales in 2010, with $385.3 billion in motor fuels sales.

NACS serves the convenience and petroleum retailing industry by providing industry knowledge, connections and advocacy to ensure the competitive viability of its members' businesses. In 2007, the association shortened its name to NACS and added a qualifying statement that better defines its presence both internationally and at the retail fueling level: The Association for Convenience and Petroleum Retailing. In 2010, this statement was further enhanced to The Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing.

For more information about Square 82 e-cigs, please visit the company website at http://www.squaresmoke.com or call 1-888-900-6896.

About Square
Square's electronic cigarettes offer smokers an inexpensive alternative to regular cigarettes or rechargeable e-cigs. The product—which lasts about the same as two packs of cigarettes, but is priced like a single pack—does not generate second hand smoke, tar, or yellow teeth. Square Smoke is now available at select bars, restaurants, movie theaters, gas stations, and even convenience stores such as Chevron Gas Stations.

WARNING: Square 82 electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Square 82 products are not a smoking cessation product, and have not been tested as such. The product and the statement made within have not been evaluated by the US FDA. Square products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, disorder, disease, or physical or mental condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Square Smoke does not endorse the use of e-cigarettes or e-cigarette products by minors and pregnant or nursing women. Those with pre-existing health conditions should consult with their doctor prior to using any e-cigarette.

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Expert Provides Advice on Making Football a Relationship Turn-on

New York, NY: Each day people are making trades on their fantasy football leagues, picking their players etc. Fantasy football is an interactive, virtual competition in which people manage professional football players versus one another an women's jackets d that allows people to act as general managers of a pseudo-football team. In a survey http://bit.ly/3iixC by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association its estimated that 32 million people age 12 and above in the U.S. and Canada played fantasy sports in 2010. Participation has grown over 60 percent the past four years with 19 percent of males in the U.S. playing fantasy sports. This is an addiction for some men/woman but a much healthier addiction than adultery or perhaps substance abuse.

Saturdays and Sundays men and women are glued to their TVs at home or at a sports bar to catch their favorite team in action. Dr. Bonnie counsels patients that feel second rate to their husbands football game or team. "Its time woman and men to understand if you can't lick em' then join em'! Guys get turned on by football, now its your turn to. Don't get turned off- Get turned on" says Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil. Don't let your partners interest turn you away or upset you, take interest in them. "Learn some players, some plays and discuss them with him, who knows, you may be surprised when he/she starts taking an interest in your interests as well," suggests Dr. Bonnie.

Some tips to bring the "fantasy" into Fantasy Football:

• Make love during halftime when the man is excited
• There is no better sex than after a good game
• Wear sexy clothing during the game, if just you two at home. Some sports team have lingerie etc

Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, PhD, author of the 2010 NY Times Reader's Choice Award winning book Make Up Don't Break Up with accompanying DVD Falling in Love and Staying In Love counsels couples considering breaking up, people who have committed adultery, and couples who want to strengthen their relationships damaged by resentment or unresolved anger, teaching people to "fight" to increase passion, bring back magic and restore the sizzle. Dr. Bonnie teaches Smart Heart Dialogue along with communication and connection tools, and counsels families and children.

Known as "The Adultery Buster" and the "No. 1 Love Expert," she is the best-selling author of Adultery: The Forgivable Sin (adapted into a Lifetime movie starring actress Kate Jackson) Coming Nov 2011 as eBook, Make Up Don't Break Up, Finding and Keeping Love for Singles and Couples (Revised edition Feb 2010, including DVD How to Fall in Love and Stay in Love for Singles and Couples), Can We Cure and Forgive Adultery?, How Not to (S)mother Your Man and Keep a Woman Happy, and Financial Infidelity.

Dr. Bonnie has appeared on a Discovery Health documentary titled "Unfaithful" and A&E on addictions. ABC's Good Morning America, a three-day series on NBC's The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show five times, a four day series on Fox TV regarding dating. She appears frequently on ABC, Fox, CBS and NBC News, The View, 20/20, and CNN. Visit Dr. Bonnie at http://www.DoctorBonnie.com.

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Tom James Company Launches ‘Virtual Tailor’ to Educate Professionals on the Secrets of Fine Dressing

Custom suit retailer, Tom James Company, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this fall. Founded in 1966 to bring custom suit measuring and cloth selection to busy professionals in their offices, Tom James announces The Virtual Tailor, a new online resource intended to educate on the secrets of fine dressing.

"The trend is apparent," said Todd Browne, President of Tom James. "There is a new generation of professional that is throwing off the more relaxed dress of their parents. They want to dress better, and since they didn't learn it from Dad, they really don't know how. The Virtual Tailor seeks to change that."

"These are the guys," said Browne, "who don't know how to put an outfit together. They don't know what Super 140s are. They haven't seen a functional button hole on a suit cuff and they've never tied a four-in-hand knot, let alone a bow tie."

"They are hungry for information and The Virtual Tailor is the place they come for advice and knowledge so they can be appropriately attired for every occasion."

The Virtual Tailor, found at http://www.tomjames.com/virtual is devoted to articles, how-to videos, diagrams and examples. There is even a section that shows the right and wrong choices of shirt collars based on a person's facial structure. It features Tom James clothiers as models. Real people. Real issues.

"Often, catalogs feature models who look good no matter what they wear," said Stacey Jones, manager of the New York City office for Tom James. "We know every person is not a 40 Regular, with chiseled good looks. We advise any man, of any size. And women, too."

Though the information is virtual, Tom James' clothing services are personal. "We know brick and mortar stores are hurting. There are so many places you can go to purchase custom clothing," explains Jones. "Some even try to do it online."

"That might work for that standard 40 Regular person," says Jones, "but even they need their pants hemmed."

"Our service is very personal in that we come directly to the client in his home or office."

Most people aren't comfortable measuring themselves and buying online, plus, it's a hassle to return items, especially if they don't fit.

"We are advisors to our clients," said Jones, "and now with The Virtual Tailor, we offer them an online resource that's an extension of our advice. There's even a blog that addresses typical questions busy professionals have."

Videos are also part of the resource. The Virtual Tailor currently offers a video on How to Tie a Four-in-Hand Knot (the only knot you'll ever need), as well as How to Pack for a 3-day Business Trip. Upcoming videos include topics such as How to Tie a Bow-tie, and The Three Key Ways to Wear a Pocket Square. These videos feature Tim Cornell, a Tom James clothier from Milwaukee.

"We'll cover lots of the basics," said Cornell, "but with a twist. There's always a little humor thrown in. If you're going to learn, I figure, let's make it fun."

"Tim has been dressing me since 2006," said S. Adam Stone, Vice President – Investment for National Exchange Bank and Trust. "He's helped me refine my style and since doing business with him, I'm happy to say I can steer clear of department stores. I know he'll bring out some really good ideas for people."

Tom James customers not only seek advice on the basics, they also want the convenience. Tom James was built on 'We Come to You with Fine Clothing' and it works, "because our clients are too busy to head out to a mall or department store," said Jones. "New York is not a 9 to 5 city. Our clients are working 12-15 hour days, and commuting to boot. They want to spend their weekends golfing or with their families. Shopping is the last thing they have on their minds."

Visitors to Tom James The Virtual Tailor can also sign up to receive the blog, Tom Talks, which answers questions men have about their dress.

"Our goal is to help our clients be perfectly attired for every occasion," said Browne. "Work, social, casual, formal. Men want to look put together. And we make it easy. Now they can be informed, as well."

Tom James is the world's largest men's custom suit manufacturer and retailer. It operates 105 offices in 36 US states and 5 countries, internationally. It owns and operates 3 woolen mills, 8 factories and is proud to say over 70% of its products are made in the women's coats USA.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, consult http://www.tomjames.com.

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CelebrityTalentPromotions Now Booking Speaking Engagements for Shark Tank’s Cutting Edge Entrepreneur and Investor, Daymond John

One of the largest speaker bureaus and celebrity marketing agencies in the country, CelebrityTalentPromotions assists corporations in booking Shark Tank investor and successful entrepreneur, Daymond John, for speaking engagements, corporate appearances, brand consulting, VIP meet & greets, and endorsements.

As founder, president, and CEO of one of the world's most iconic fashion brands in recent years, Daymond John is a young entrepreneur, an industry pioneer, and one of the most highly regarded marketing experts of our time. Coming from humble beginnings, Daymond's perseverance and passion for business resulted in him becoming a self-made multimillionaire with over $4 billion to date in global product sales. Over the last 20 years, Daymond's cutting edge experiences in the fashion business as well as his hard-won insights has evolved into him being one of the most sought after branding experts, business and motivational speakers in the country. His branding firm, Shark Branding, has worked with some of the world's biggest names, such as Lenox Lewis, Muhammad Ali, the Kardashians, Pitbull, Vanessa Simmons, Selita Ebanks, and Idris Elba. Daymond has been celebrated with some of the most prestigious awards including: Brandweek Marketer of the Year, the Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign, Crain's Business of the New York Forty Under Forty Award, and Ernst & Young's New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Daymond created one of the most influential clothing lines, FUBU, standing for "For Us By Us," that would ultimately change the fashion world. His history in fashion began when he saw a tie-top hat he wanted in a popular music video, but couldn't find one for a reasonable price. Since he couldn't buy one, Daymond used his sewing skills and started making hats and selling them on the streets. Little did he know that this would be the start to a world-wide empire. The brand set to launch fast when Daymond convinced Hollis, Queens, NY native and Hip Hop super star, LL Cool J, to wear FUBU for a promotional campaign. It wasn't long after that FUBU was in the same stratosphere as designer labels such as Donna Karan New York and Tommy Hilfiger.

Beginning his 3rd season on ABC's entrepreneurial business show, Shark Tank, Daymond and four other wealthy entrepreneurs that include; Robert Herjavec (former owner of an IT security firm), Kevin O'Leary (co-host of CBC's The Lang and O'Leary Exchange, and former president of The Learning Company), Barbara Corcoran (former owner of the real estate company, The Corcoran Group), and Mark Cuban (owner of the World Champion Dallas Mavericks, Landmark Theatres, and chairman of the HDTV cable network HDNet), listen to business pitches from everyday people hoping to launch their company or product to new heights. Due to the increasing amount of requests from major companies, Shark Branding was formed to provide companies with the marketing insights that have made Daymond's companies successful over the years. Consulting for some of the top Fortune 500 companies in the world, Daymond and Shark Branding share advice and experience on branding, licensing, product placement, marketing strategy, and overall business consultation. Also a best selling author, Daymond published two books, Display of Power: How FUBU Changed A World of Fashion, Branding, and Lifestyle and The Brand Within: How We Brand Ourselves, From Birth to the Boardroom.

As a dynamic business speaker and motivational speaker, Daymond shares the strategies that continue to bring him financial success. From his unprecedented guerrilla marketing and branding techniques to the continuously innovative ways in which he uses social media, brand integration, and his expertise on pop culture, Daymond teaches audience members how to apply his successful methods to a wide range of businesses today and shares winning tips for negotiating and negotiating for wome women's coats online n, boosting sales, improving employee morale, increasing productivity, and optimizing staff talents. Daymond's pragmatic advice resonates with everyone from students and entry-level employees to small business owners and corporate CEOs. Each will walk away with invaluable tools to incorporate into their professional endeavors. Daymond is much more than a business advisor. As a motivational speaker, he will inspire any audience with his classic rags-to-riches success story of sacrifice, hard work, and determination. Daymond shares his goal setting strategies, which will empower audience members to make positive changes in their lives for immediate and long-term success. "The Shark" Daymond John, will empower you to live American Dream.

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Carolina Boutique Launches New Designer eStore

The online store is an extension of the Carolina Boutique which opened in Mill Valley in August 2010 and quickly gained a dedicated following amongst local shoppers, due to their extensive stock of designer items, and personalized shopping and styling experiences.

" women's coats We were really overwhelmed with the success of the boutique when we first opened in 2010, and wanted to extend the experience to a broader audience; so the eStore was a natural next step," said Carolina Loiacono, owner of Carolina Boutique. "In addition, we've had an increasing number of national customers who can't find the brands that we carry in their local area. Once they visit our shop they want the Carolina Boutique experience on a regular basis. They are looking for us to outfit them with the ease and comfort of the brands we carry - they want the "California Look".

Carolina Boutique's exquisitely tailored outfits – both on the website and in the store - reflect Carolina's personal philosophy: "Surround yourself with everything beautiful. Look great even when you're not trying. Enjoy easy-to-wear clothing that inspires your unique look." Carolina even offers customers her own personal favorites on the site, found under "Carolina's picks" - https://carolinaboutique.com/carolinas-picks/.

"Our focus for the online and brick-and-mortar stores is to make fashion fun, accessible and positive for the individual. We offer expert fashion advice in a personable manner, understanding that every woman is unique and wants her outfits to express who she is." Carolina Boutique encourages online shoppers to contact the shop and do their online shopping with the help of a sales associate who is an expert at fits and the brands that the boutique carries. At http://www.carolinaboutique.com your personalized shopping experience is a click (or a phone call) away.

To find out more visit - http://www.carolinaboutique.com

Celebrate Earth Day 2012 with Discounts on Eco-Friendly Fashion at Skunkfunk

While many might choose to celebrate Earth Day in Birkenstock sandals, tube tops made from blown out bike tires and miniskirts crafted from repurposed milk cartons, Skunkfunk is offering their online shoppers a way to show they care about the environment in a little more sophisticated fashion.

Now through the end of April, 2012, the online eco-friendly fashion retailer is offering discounts on the new Spring-Summer 2012 Skunkfunk Collection. Shoppers just enter promo code EARTH2012 at checkout, and they will instantly save 15% off their purchases.

"Skunkfunk is an eco-conscious company," said Kyle Retzik, owner of Skunkfunk USA. "We employ sustainable business practices in every aspect of the business, from our selection of materials to the way we ship our products. We even produce reusable bags out of our fabric scraps."

Skunkfunk (http://www.shopskunkfunk.com) offers urbanites eco-friendly fashion, including convertible clothing that can be instantly redesigned for different looks and occasions. The Spanish-born purveyor of fine clothing is applauded for its eco-friendly fabrics and ethical distribution practices that harmonize with the environment.

Skunkfunk works hard to bring positive change to three areas of the fashion industry: people, planet and prosperity. Textiles are carefully chosen based upon their impact to the environment, and include recycled polyester, organic cotton and Lyocell.

RECYCLED POLYESTER
Polyester comes from crude oil, a natural scarce resource with a low renewability ratio. Recycled polyester is processed in a less energy intensive way than creating virgin fibers, and it's a perfect option to give a second life to post-industrial remains or post-consumer plastic waste.

ORGANIC COTTON
Organic Cotton is a natural fiber cultivated without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides or fertilizers, and is not genetically modified.

LYOCELL
Lyocell is a light and silky textile made from regenerated cellulosic fiber that comes from eucalyptus wood pulp. The biodegradable fiber is extracted under a sustainable closed-loop process that saves energy.

For more information about Skunkfunk's products, call (415) 692-7678, go to http://www.shopskunkfunk.com, or visit one of their three stores located at 1475 Haight Street (Haight-Ashbury) and 302 Valencia women's coats Street (The Mission) in San Francisco or 181 Orchard Street (SoHo) in New York City.

About Skunkfunk
Skunkfunk is a Spanish-born New York and San Francisco clothing store that specializes in environmentally-friendly women's, children's and men's clothing. Skunkfunk has stores in San Francisco, New York City, various European cities and online. Their clothing is also sold in multi-brand stores throughout the United States.

Still Seeking Mr. Darcy? He might be in Spencerville, breaking a Guinness World Record

What Janeite doesn't secretly dream of meeting Mr. Darcy?

The War of 1812 Bicentennial is making the aim of Jane Austen fans that much more achievable. Well, at least the anniversary of the conflict is increasing the chances of meeting someone that resembles Mr. Darcy.

Take the Bicentennial Heritage Fair for example. On June 2, the denizens of Spencerville are inviting people to help break the Guinness World Record for the most people dressed in Regency period clothing.

Surely there will be a gentleman or two akin to Mr. Darcy in that crowd.

The current record is 409, held by the Jane Austen Festival in Bath, England.

With a base of one hundred volunteers dressed in period clothing, plus re-enactors and other participants, the organizers of the Spencerville Mill's Heritage Fair believe they will set a new record.

Beyond record-setting attempts, the Bicentennial Heritage Fair offers the history traveller an experience unlike any other.

Bringing history to life is all about acting and creating - a process very few people are able to enjoy in daily life. The Heritage Fair offers a unique opportunity to do both in a living theatre environment, where everyone can have a role - even spectators, if you insist.

The village has raised its own militia, which will continue to recruit throughout the Heritage Fair on June 1, 2 and 3.

Voting in early Upper Canada was a full-contact sport, played only by men. Experience the rowdiness of politics in 1812 with an election re-enactment, as Tory and Reform candidates battle over the impending war with the U.S., wolf bounties, the provision of schools and teachers, and building roads. Bribes are allowed.

women's coats Odds of encountering Mr. Darcy are improved with the addition of English Country Dancing throughout the Heritage Fair weekend, culminating in a dance with live music and a period ball. All dancing will be held at the historic town hall in Spencerville.

Helping engage people in living history, the Heritage Fair will also feature free talks on Friday June 1 by leading War of 1812 historians, including Major John Grodzinski, Donald and Dianne Graves and Victor Suthren.

Other period fun over the Heritage Fair weekend includes:

• 1812 Military Surgery
• Antiques Appraisals
• An Evening Skirmish over a bridge
• Wife Sales
• Historic Tours
• Women of 1812 Vignettes
• Wampum Belt presentations and Akwesasne Travel Troupe performances
• Cricket Games
• Heritage Crafts Demonstrations
• Music & More

Why just watch a re-enactment when you can participate?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Sponsors The Biker Belles? Charity Event and Ride During the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip? welcomes Harley-Davison Motor Company as the title sponsor of their Biker Belles? event and ride. The Biker Belles is an annual event celebrating the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 100% of Biker Belles rider contributions go to benefit two South Dakota Charities, Helping with Horsepower? and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. Tickets for the Biker Belles celebration can be purchased now at http://www.BikerBelles.com.

Harley-Davidson will engage Biker Belles participants with multiple brand activities beginning at the event starting point in the historic town of Deadwood, South Dakota. Among on-site activities, participants will enjoy a symposium paneled by industry leading women. Riders will then enjoy a group caravan on their bikes through the beautiful canyons of the Black Hills. The Biker Belles ride concludes at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip? with a reception, hors d' oeuvres , entertainment, live and silent auction along with a biker fashion show featuring Harley-Davidson? MotorClothes? apparel/riding gear. Topping off the Biker Belles celebration will be a world class concert in the famous Buffalo Chip amphitheater by superstar Eric Church as part of the 2012 Sturgis Concert lineup. A ticket to the Biker Belles? event is your admission pass for a full day and night of fun and entertainment at the Buffalo Chip Campground.

Toni Woodruff, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip's event coordinator for the Biker Belles, states, "Both the Motor Company and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip have a long history of honoring women motorcyclists. We are excited to partner with Harley-Davidson to create an event that caters to women riders who attend the Sturgis Rally. Building upon the success of the Biker Belles celebration we look forward to expanding our community of women riders and enthusiasts while contributing to South Dakota charities in the process."

Tickets for the 2012 Biker Belles celebration are available at http://www.BikerBelles.com or by calling (605) 347-9000. The ticket contribution for the Biker Belles celebration is $150 per person with 100% going directly to the chosen charities. More Sturgis Buffalo Chip camping, concert and events information can be found on http://www.BuffaloChip.com.

About The Sturgis Buffalo Chip-                                                                                                    
Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2012 will take place August 3 – August 11. In 2012, The Largest Music Festival women's jackets in Motorcycling? and the Sturgis Rally's cornerstone event will celebrate its 31st consecutive annual concert series. Since 1982, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip has provided unforgettable live music experiences for fans from around the world. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip attracts the music industry's hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites, and hosts a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors and interactive exhibits. Set on 560 acres, three miles outside of Sturgis, the Buffalo Chip is a festival experience like no other. More details are available at http://www.BuffaloChip.com.

SailorBags Makes its Debut at Outdoor Retailer

The practical sailor and sportsman looking for durable, affordable items to take on their next outdoor adventure can look no further than SailorBags http://www.sailorbags.com.

"Our company is built on the promise of virtually indestructible products for every sailing and sporting need. Items are water resistant, washable, stain resistant, and UV protected with a women's jackets lifetime guarantee," said Anne Zimmer, president, SailorBags.

Used by boating schools, and for marine charters and sailing races, SailorBags include duffels, soft cooler bags, stow bags, and computer/electronics gear in sizes to accommodate and protect electronics, sporting gear and up to a week's worth of food and clothing.

In time for Outdoor Retailer http://www.outdoorretailer.com/summer-market/, SailorBags is expanding its line with two new products.

•     Sailcloth Hats for Men and Women. One size fits most with a 3-inch brim for men and a 3.5-inch brim for women, and a convenient clip attachment to protect from blowing away in strong winds. Retail for $35 (Men's), and $40 (Women's), and available in late August 2012 - http://www.sailorbags.com/coming-soon.
•     Sailcloth Bucket Bag. These bags are both practical and decorative. Great for use on the boat, at the cottage or relaxing at the beach with family, they will hold seashells, flowers, guest towels and more. Available in four colors, and retail for $29. Available in late August 2012.

To ensure fabric quality, SailorBags manufactures its own sailcloth in the exact manner as Dacron?—the same polyester that sails are made from—but without the resins and chemicals that make the usual sailcloth fabric stiff to handle. The result is tightly woven, water- and stain-resistant sailcloth that acquires its own patina and personality with use over time. The fabric is gentle when it needs to be, such as on boat finishes, and tough enough to be tossed and stowed.

SailorBags will be exhibiting in booth PV563 at Outdoor Retailer on August 2-5, 2012, in Salt Lake City.

The SailorBags line of products can be purchased at http://www.sailorbags.com/wholesale and in retail stores, gift boutiques and marine shops across the country. Regular product pricing starts at $17.50. Wholesale pricing is available for qualifying orders.

About SailorBags
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Eva Alexander's A/W 2012 Maternity Wear Collection is a Modern Take on Iconic Classics - Maternity has Never Looked so Stylish

One favourite from the collection is the knit maternity dress. This season the ponte knit dress is the must have for every woman's closet and the brighter the color the better. Eva Alexander hasn't missed a beat and this dress is a wardrobe essential designed to be worn both during and after a woman's pregnancy. It's perfect for a woman who is looking for something elegant and tailored, yet comfortable and easy to wear. Made in an exquisite Itali women's jackets an ponte knit or for colder climates, a luxuriously soft merino wool knit, this dress also streamlines a woman's figure helping create a feminine silhouette even when it seems like it just can't be done at 8 months.

Another must have is the Eva tailored maternity dress. It's stylish and it's sexy, enough said. Regardless of the fact that it's brilliant for the office, if a woman is looking to channel her inner Victoria Beckham during pregnancy, this is the dress. Pair it with the matching wrap tie jacket and a pair of sunglasses and the diva will shine, never mind the quick stop for a second lunch and another brief visit to the ladies room.

The silk tunic paired with the Lauren Pant is modern and sophisticated. During a season when every pant had been made with a skinny leg, these maternity pants are refreshingly chic and metropolitan.

The favourites aside, the Eva Alexander A/W 2012 maternity wear collection includes a wide range of well designed separates in luxury fabrics and a variety of colors. They are maternity clothes that make a woman look and feel beautiful.

Eva Alexander launched it's online maternity wear shop at http://www.eva-alexander.com in January of 2011, and has quickly become one of the trendsetters in maternity wear fashion. The creation of stylish maternity designs that combine figure flattering silhouettes, modern lines and smart tailoring with luxury fabrics, distinctive detail and quality workmanship has been received with rave reviews. With a clientele that ranges from professionals and executives to style savvy fashionistas and a celebrity following that includes the likes of Sienna Miller, Eva Alexander has been embraced internationally and continues to grow from strength to strength. With three iconic collections: Essentials, The Office and Twilight Beauty, a woman is always fashionably dressed for any occasion during her pregnancy.

Find Jobs Modeling For Clothing Stores By Becoming a Member of Explore Talent

By becoming a member of Explore Talent, individuals can now view announcements for jobs modeling for clothing stores. Women, men and children that are interested in this type of work, or to find modeling auditions for other areas, such as commercials or print campaigns, can also find these job announcements on Explore Talent.

"We scour online, and use our contacts across the United States, to find thousands of jobs in the modeling field," said Daniel Jackson, Senior Marketing Director for Explore Talent. "We want to help our members find the b fashion jackets online est jobs."

Explore Talent is a professional site that connects actors, models, musicians and dancers with jobs in the United States. The online community has been responsible for new collaborations and business ventures in entertainment. Explore Talent is responsible for connecting girls with teen modeling, and finding gigs for movie extras. Explore Talent also helps aspiring entertainment professionals further their careers with contests that showcase their profiles to members of the social media community. Furthermore, the Explore Talent site features celebrity videos, exclusive interviews with actors, actresses and musicians, such as Joan Rivers, Akon and T-Pain.

Explore Talent's proprietary software and vast infrastructure is the most advanced entertainment-based technology of its kind. The site's popularity is based on the fact that there are many ways for talent to network, make friends and connect with other industry players, participate in a wide variety of contests and earn prizes for being active on the site. The easy access to a pool of over seven members attracts industry players who are posting every month about 50,000 new auditions and job openings, which is 30 times more than any other site.

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Women, Get Paid to Throw a Spa Party this Holiday Season

Seriluna, the new and chic skincare, spa, and loungewear company, unveils an exciting lucrative entrepreneurial opportunity designed for the modern woman who is passionate about wellness and skincare. Seriluna offers a flexible new career or second income as a Spa Consultant.

SERILUNA - THE OPPORTUNITY
Seriluna wants its clients to feel completely pampered, which is why the spa quality, natural products are available exclusively through Independent Seriluna Consultants. From a casual patio gathering to a sophisticated evening cocktail party, or a "Spa Happy Hour," Seriluna Consultants offer an intimate and entertaining opportunity that emphasizes the importance of relaxation in a hectic and stressful world, focusing on wellness and natural beauty. Consultants educate their guests on the latest skincare ingredients, while they sample anti-aging lotions, natural scrubs, nourishing butters, and fall in love with the collection of spa-inspired loungewear, all in the intimacy and comfort of a warm home environment.

"Seriluna's mission is to help women create financial security for themselves and their families by providing reasonably priced, natural skincare, spa products and loungewear to their network of friends and family," says Steve Schuster, Founder & CEO of Seriluna, "We believe that through our simple direct sales approach, women can earn extra money doing what they love surrounded by the people they love. We are excited to support women's coats women who would like to start their own business and create something for themselves while nurturing others and enhancing their well being and natural beauty."

SERILUNA – THE BUSINESS
Founded by Steve Schuster in 2011, Seriluna (http://www.seriluna.com) is part of a new breed of direct sales companies offering budding women entrepreneurs a way to earn real money, full time or part time at home, after work. Seriluna gives women the opportunity to earn high commissions on its line of superior quality, made-in-the-USA, reasonably priced, natural skincare, spa products and loungewear line. For as little as $99, any woman can launch a skincare spa business out of her home and immediately start earning $500 - $1,000 per month or even more, by tapping into her existing network of friends from her community.

SERILUNA – THE PRODUCT LINE
"With so many products containing new ingredients hitting the market each year, it can be a bit overwhelming. Our clients benefit from education on skincare ingredients;" says Schuster. "Many women are unaware of the toxins they put on their skin with the average store bought brands. Our Consultants are helping themselves by helping their friends and family lead a healthier lifestyle."

Seriluna's beauty and spa brand assures women they will experience a transformation through technologically advanced, nutrient-rich, and high performance, formulations that improve their appearance, overall skin health, as well as provide environmental protection. All of the natural products are made in the USA.

Facial Care
Seriluna offers an entire line of natural anti-aging facial care products. These skincare products are full of the finest natural ingredients and are an arsenal against the skin's signs of aging. All of the products are free from potentially harmful toxins such as sodium lauryl and sodium laureth sulfates, aluminum, and parabens. Additionally, all products are free from animal testing.

Body Care
Seriluna is proud to offer high quality products using only the safest and most effective skin nourishing, natural ingredients including:

•     Hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeply and help promote healthy new skin cell regeneration;
•     Vitamin E, for its restorative properties and protective anti-oxidants; helps fortify the skin against the damaging effects of the environment;
•     Vitamin K, in high concentration helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks, spider veins, and under eye circles;
•     A unique combination - Ester of Vitamin C and E, along with soothing and stimulating botanicals;
•     Aloe leaf extract and organic black willow bark lightens and helps fade sun damage and age spots while firming the skin;
•     Caffeine, a powerful ingredient, helps reduce the appearance of cellulite;
•     Enhanced with peppermint, spearmint, rosemary, and sweet orange essential oils result in smoother, tighter, and younger looking skin;
•     Shea butter is used for its deep hydrating effects;
•     High concentrations of Omega blends, such as aloe butter and green tea, both of which are skin firming nutrients that help stimulate new collagen-rich cell growth;

Loungewear
Seriluna's spa inspired loungewear is crafted from the softest materials available. All loungewear comes pre-laundered for an added silky texture. These luxurious, natural fiber mix and-match separates are perfect for relaxation and lounging.    Once you have any piece of Seriluna's clothing on, you won't want to take it off.

Environment
Instantly change the mood of a room with Seriluna's environment collection. Scent is the easiest way to create an ambience. Their Linen Mist may be used to scent the skin, a room, as well as on linens. Understated, modern Seriluna Brazilian sea crystals and diffusers effortlessly and continuously add a light and fresh scent to any space.

Seriluna features an exceptional selection of fragrance and essential oils that have been developed for custom scenting and will help clients create their own signature fragrance line.

All skincare, spa products, and luxurious spa loungewear are proudly made in the U.S.A.

To find out more about how you can join the Seriluna team, please visit http://www.seriluna.com or call 888-380-2931.

New Christmas Dresses Available at Yandy.com Just In Time for the Holidays

The holiday season is quickly approaching and at Yandy.com, online retailer of women's apparel, shoppers can find just the right Christmas dress for all of those upcoming parties and celebrations. While Yandy is known for offering a wide variety of costumes and lingerie, there are plenty more festive items that stock the web site's shelves during the holidays.

Yandy's collection of sexy Christmas dresses boasts more than 100 stylish options. Popular choices, like the blinged out babydoll which features a halter neck and silver sequin detail and the shimmer foil halter dress, are not only fashion forward but affordable starting at $31.95. Another popular choice for a more elegant affair is the red satin, long V neck gown with a ruched bodice and metallic embellished halter neck ties for $41.95.

In addition to more traditional dress options, Yandy also offers several sexy Santa dresses for those looking to add a little extra cheer to their next event. Dresses like the mini Ms. Claus dress features a red velvet fabric, halter silhouette, belt and Santa hat and the Christmas mini dress with plush white trim and low cut neckline are popular choices at Yandy for the holidays.

Not only are there so many options to choose from when shopping for a sexy Christmas dress at Yandy.com but every shopper also receives free, flat rate shipping on orders over $70 as well as a free panty with every order.

About Yandy.com
E-commerce is on the rise and Yandy.com is one of the largest online retailers of lingerie, sexy Halloween costumes, swimwear and clothing on the web. Founded in 2003, Y women's jackets andy boasts more than 6,500 products always in stock at easily affordable prices. Yandy ensures that every customer will receive a safe, secure and private online shopping experience and is backed by COMODO online security and Google Checkout. Yandy is dedicated to customer service and only sells what is in stock which allows for quick, same day shipping. Offering the highest quality products at the most affordable prices in the market, Yandy has become a leader in e-commerce. Yandy works closely with all of the manufacturers they distribute for and hand select all of the items on the Web site to ensure customers have the largest and most diverse collection to choose from. In addition, the customer service team at Yandy is unrivaled. With attentive and helpful operators, should a question or problem arise, the customer service team at Yandy is always willing and able to assist. At Yandy, every customer can Be Sexy.

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15 Fun and Engaging Family Activities For All Ages

Finding things to do with the entire family in tow is not always an easy feat. There are many reasons for this, one being agendas. A lot of times family outings end up with the children in tears and you wishing you were in bed, with the covers pulled up and a pillow over your head. Eventually, we develop a sort of mental block as to what is fun as a family and what can be traumatic for everyone involved.

Have no fear! The following is a list of engaging activities for you and your children to enjoy together. The list is long, so there are many options for you to try. Just remember, the goal is to enjoy yourselves (at least a little) if you want to have a successful family activity. This starts with smiling, read the studies.

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1. DANCE! Ever feel like going to the park with the kids and strutting your stuff on the dance floor all at the same time! Baby Loves Disco is your kind of place! With locations in dance clubs across the US, you can host a birthday party here or just go for an afternoon of dancing with the kids.

They play fun disco tunes and you can have snacks and drinks when you need to refuel. Check your local area to see if any clubs are holding Baby Loves Disco during the day. If you cannot find one, submit a location or area to the company and they will try to open one up! What a great way to spend an afternoon!

2. MUSEUMS. Local Art, Childrens or History Museums - Children like to go to museums, especially if it means having fun. Pack a picnic and plan on staying for a while. You can get a tour of the museum on headsets or just walk around together and point out what you like (or do not like) about the artwork or artifacts that you encounter.

3. ZOO. Animals are always a hit, especially with the young ones. Once there, look for petting zoos, primates and polar bears, for some reason kids go nuts over these little fellows. Also, make sure to bring snacks, water and a camera!

4. PARKS. Neighborhood Parks and Theme Parks possess great potential to entertain kids for hours. With lots of space, there is always room for releasing energy and stimulating activity. Make sure to hold on tight and stay together. Talk about what to do if someone gets lost before getting stuck in a crowd. Enjoy the outdoors!

5. FARMERS MARKET. There are wonderful opportunities to talk about health and to see new and interesting things at farmers markets. Take advantage of the platform to show kids how to find good fruits and veggies and talk to farmers about how they grow their crops. This is a great way to get kids interested in the foods that they eat and to discuss nutrition.

6. AQUARIUM. Fish are fun! They come in an abundance of beautiful colors, shapes, sizes and habitats. Lots of homes have fish as pets, but many kids have not had the opportunity to explore fish stores and aquariums. It can actually be a relaxing experience (as long as you agree beforehand that you are leaving all of the fish at the store!) The next time you are looking for a rainy day activity, put the slickers and goulashes on and go fishing at the aquarium!

7. MOVIES. If your child is over 3 years old, the movie theater can be a great treat. Pack some of your favorite healthy snacks, grab a sweater and catch a fun flick. IMAX theaters are in many cities across the US now and have great educational films for kids, not to mention the theaters are enormous and have incredible sound systems.

8. THEATER. There are many theater companies in even the smallest towns with childrens theater. Check your local playhouse to see if anything is coming up in your neighborhood. If so, buy some tickets and make a date. If not, create your own play, complete with script, costumes and makeup! Action!

9. LIBRARY. As long as your child is capable of being quiet, this should be a mandatory experience for children as someday it might be a thing of the past. Most local libraries have weekly story time, which can be a lot of fun for young kids. Many libraries even have staff lead songs and art projects. Check your local library for details.

10. CITY HALL. Do your kids know what government is? Probably not. However, City Hall can be a great place to talk to kids about the local lawmakers, while showing them the courts and politicians of the city. If your child is over 7 years old, schedule a class field trip for these future voters and politicians of America!

11. GOLF. Whether you go to a miniature golf course or a putting green, golf is a good, all around fun activity for the whole family. Plan to make a few hours of the game and enjoy it. Just make sure that all kids understand proper form and that golf clubs are held *differently* than baseball bats.

12. SKATING. Ice skating and roller skating are great activities for both boys and girls. Skating encourages motor skills and physical activity as well as family bonding as together, kids can fall down and hold each other up!

13. BOWLING. Strike-outs build self confidence and who does not love to wear those stinky shoes? Bowling is a good, old, all-American past time that all children should experience at least once! Do not forget to bring socks (unless you want to borrow socks from the alley).

14. ART. Make art! Use paper and supplies that you find around the house, yard or school. Create projects that involve nature and color. You can make self-portraits, a family painting or a family mural. Just remember that there is no wrong way to make art, except if you do not make it.

15. BASEBALL. Take them out to the ball game. Need I say more? Oh yes, bring a coat if it is cold out and be prepared to sing and eat peanuts.

So, now you have 15 activities to enjoy as a family. Each one can be done as many times as you wish, so if you try them all, you are bound to love at least a few of them! There are many fun activities that you can do with your family. Don't be afrai fashion coats online d to get creative with your family adventures. Be prepared with food, warmth, money and your smiles and everything should be just fine.

Sydney Personal Trainers 10 Best Xmas Fitness Gifts Ideas

If youve ran out of ideas on what to get your friends and family for Xmas then why not buy them a fitness gift? A fitness gift is practical and something that will go towards making them look and feel better, and who doesnt want that? Below is my official guide to the Best 10 Xmas presents for 08.

1. A Gift Certificate to a Health Store
Instead of buying chocolate, sweets and other junk food why not buy a weeks worth of groceries from your local organic health store? After all, who eats as healthy as they should over the Xmas period? Having a weeks worth of organic food will only improve your loved ones health.

I used to think organic foods were just for rich people and hippies but I couldnt have been more wrong. Now I do most of my shopping at organic stores particularly when buying foods that are traditionally loaded with hormones, pesticides and other nasty chemicals. The secret is to go there with a budget, look to spend say $60 on protein, $30 on fruits and veggies and $10 on miscellaneous items.

2.) A Gift Certificate to a Sports Store
As far as getting the best sporting equipment and apparel you cant beat a good sports store. Its best to give a gift certificate because everybody has different likes and dislikes particularly when it comes to clothes.

3. A Gift Certificate to a Massage Therapist
This one is a no brainer because who doesnt like to be pampered every now and then? Most people are super busy and stressed during the holiday season so nothing will come close to a good massage to relieve the tension.

4. Sporty Gift
If youre buying a gift for an athlete or a sports enthusiast then getting them something that will compliment their sport or hobby is a great present.

5. Whole food based Supplements and fish oils
In all my years as a personal trainer and fat loss coach I have only ever found 3 supplements worth incorporating into a fat loss program: whole food based multivitamins, protein powders and fish oils.

A whole food based multivitamin provides the body with essential nutrients that are difficult to obtain unless your diet is 100% perfect. Even though I eat very well I leave no stone unturned when it comes to my health. Make sure you choose a whole food based multivitamin rather than the synthetic brands you see in most pharmacies and supplement stores.

Fish oils or E.F.A (essential fatty acid) supplies the body with important omega 3s which maximizes health, performance and body composition. Research shows that krill oil is the most effective EFA.

Protein powders are a great meal for on the go snacking, when buying protein powders make sure theyre low in simple sugars and are whole food based.

6. A Foam Roller
Most people spend far too much time sitting down: sitting down on the commute to work, sitting down all day at work, sitting down on the commute home, sitting down in front of the T.V, its no wonder so many people have postural problems. Then when they do finally workout too many people spend too much time sitting down throughout their workouts: sitting down on the exercise bike, sitting in a machine, sitting down through rest periods.

This is where a foam roller is handy. Its a superb tool for corrective self massage that will dramatically improve performance, posture and enhance injury prevention. Its ideal for the last 5 minutes of a workout to promote healing of the small micro tears in your muscles that are produced after intense training.

7. Resistance Bands
Resistant bands are a great tool because theyre simple to use, lightweight to carry and will add variety to your training. Whether you travel frequently with work, are a busy mum looking for a quick workout, or would just like to train outdoors in your local park, bands can provide you with a great total body workout.

8. Subscription to Fitness Magazine or Exercise Book.
If youve read a great fitness book yourself then why not buy a friend or family member the same book? Even better hook them up with a yearly subscription to their favorite fitness magazine to keep them motivated all year long. One of my favorite magazines is mens/womens health. Its loaded with workouts, nutrition tips and new exercises that will keep your training fresh and enjoyable.

9.) I pod
Depending on who youre buying for this option could be a bit expensive. Load women's coats your I Pod with your favorite songs, put your trainers on and your ready to go.

10.) A Gift Certificate to a Fitness Boot Camp
Boot camps provide a fun and exciting team environment that guarantee better results than one-on-one personal training for only a quarter of the cost, its a total no-brainer. Find a fitness boot camp with lots of social proof i.e. before and after pictures and make sure they have a solid reputation. Plus any good boot camp will offer a free 1 week trial, a money back guarantee or both. This means you can sign up risk free and find a camp that best suits you.

Join a fitness boot camp with at least one other friend or family member or buy a boot camp gift card to give to your loved ones. As a boot camp trainer myself, I know firsthand that clients always get better results when they embark on a fitness journey with others.

Train hard through the holidays and have a happy and safe New Year!