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Hand & Nail Harmony, Inc. Announces the creation of two special limited-edition Gelish colors

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[Los Angeles, CA] – April 05, 2011 — /RTPR/ —  Hand & Nail Harmony, Inc., makers of Gelish, announces the creation of two special limited-edition Gelish colors today, “Pink Cherry-Blossom of Renewal” and “Pink Lilac Sparkle Sunrise.” Gelish will donate advance proceeds for Japan Tsunami & Earthquake Relief, in order to assist the survivors who live in areas affected by the devastating quake. The two special “Japanese-pink” pigments pay homage to the resilience of the people of Japan.

Harmony’s CEO, Danny Haile, has developed products in Japan for 15 years, working with Tokyo-based Nails Unique, a leading beauty-products distributor.

Mr. Haile is the inventor of Gelish, the holder of an international patent and three US patents pending, the brand front-runner in the newest salon nail-care trend, “the Gelish Permanent Manicure” that uses a unique gel-polish fusion technology. Gelish will donate over $50,0000 in advance to represent sales earnings from the two exclusive tribute shades. The donation period will be effective immediately, starting today through the anticipated period of distribution of the limited run of 1,500 specially-labeled bottles to last until about May 30, 2011. Gelish will donate the funds to the American Red Cross for Japan relief efforts.

Haile, President and CEO of Gelish, and David Daniel, COO, said, “This is a crisis that needs global help from all sectors; all of us here at Gelish and Hand & Nail Harmony extend our thoughts and prayers to the people of Japan and wish to support their relief and rebuilding efforts. We are committed to raising and donating funds to help our overseas colleagues and friends as well as their families and loved ones.”

About Gelish
Gelish, winner of the “Innovative Product of the Year Award,” adhesion-bonds gel-polish onto nail-edges, chemically attaching a micro-fine coating atop and all around each nail for a polished look that’s strong yet flexible, with no chipping or peeling. No odor, no chipping, no scraping…and no time-crunch issues, either: Gelish cures in seconds in an L.E.D. lamp, drying to a high-gloss, super-shiny finish that lasts and lasts – as fresh and glossy on Day 21 as Day 1. Gelish, available in close to 100 glorious colors, is sold exclusively to nail professionals for salon use, though soon a consumer kit for touch-ups is in the works to be sold exclusively through Sally Beauty Products. Gelish has been seen on music stars like Katy Perry, Rhianna, JLo and Ciara, on top supermodels for live runway fashion events, in print/magazine ads and editorials and on the hands and toes of stars of film and television. For more information, visit http://www.nailharmony.com.

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NOTE TO EDITORS: DANNY HAILE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW.

* Celebrity user photos available (Jennifer Lopez; Ciara; Katy Perry; Brittney Spears; Terri Hatcher; etc.)

Genuine Gelish: performs like gel, applies like polish.

Gelish® is manufactured and protected by pending US patent by Hand & Nail Harmony,™ Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Gelish is sold only to licensed nail professionals and available as an in-salon service.

www.NailHarmony.com • Phone 562-623-4203

Press Contact:

Diane R. Tishkoff
310.487.5556
diverse@me.com

Apparel & Fashion, Retail, Shopping

THE RIGHT ENGAGEMENT RING CAN BE HARD TO FIND SOMETIMES…

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If you’re looking for the right engagement ring then you may have already spent a good few months looking around for one. Maybe you haven’t maybe you’ve gotten lucky and you’ve already found a really nice, yet expensive engagement ring. If this is the case you should have come to the Beautiful Company. At the Beautiful Company we have a vast array of different things from diamond engagement rings, right the way through to diamond earrings. So whatever you’re in need of you can be sure to find it here at The Beautiful Company.

If you’re looking for something that is a bit different in comparison to your bog standard wedding ring then you are again, looking in the right place for your ring. We have plenty of different size, shape and coloured rings for you to choose from so if you fancy having a look at some white gold rings then we have them here, as well as yellow gold rings, platinum rings, and we also have a variety of different Titanium rings for you to choose from.

About Us

If you’re in need of some jewellery then you need to look no further than The Beautiful Company for the best quality rings, engagement rings, earrings or necklaces. We offer a buy now, pay later service to our customers so that you can spread any payments for any jewellery you buy over a matter of a couple of months right the way upto 48 months. You’ll certainly find everything that you need on our site, and at the right price you can’t really go wrong.

Media Contact Information

Name: The Beautiful Company
Email: info@thebeautifulcompany.com
Phone: 8448842789
Country: United Kingdom

Apparel & Fashion, Retail

GO ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES SO A KID DOESN’T HAVE TO WITH TOMS FOOTWEAR FROM MONKEY CLOTHING

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The new TOMs brand that Monkey Clothing is stocking is asking everyone to save a very special date on their calendars.

On April 5th 2011 TOMS footwear are inviting people to join in and go one day without shoes, so a child doesn’t have to.

Many children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether they are playing, doing chores or going to school, these children are at risk.

With their uniquely ethical outlook TOMS has grown into a world-wide phenomenon and better still, for every pair that’s purchased they donate a new pair of shoes to a child in need.

Monkey Clothing is helping to raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life by going without shoes on April 5th.

Last year over 250,000 people went without shoes on the dedicated day and over 1,600 events took place around the globe. So mark the day in your diary and get those creative juices flowing for 2011.

There are several ways to get involved- use your imagination to educate and inspire as many people as you can.

Why not organise a walk without shoes, go the whole day barefoot, or style your sole? Make One Day Without Shoes 2011 even bigger and better this year and go without shoes so a child doesn’t have to.

Monkey Clothing also stocks other designer brands and they are responsible for the supply and manufacture of clothing to Wakefield for over 70 years.

Check out monkeyclothing.co.uk now and have a look at all the best brand labels around but remember; on April 5th 2011 make one day without shoes with TOMs footwear.

Media Contact Information

Address:

21 Bull Ring
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 1HB
United Kingdom
monkeyclothing.co.uk
info@monkeyclothing.co.uk
1924383840

Apparel & Fashion

Tamara Hill-Norton in Vogue Feature

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Tamara Hill-Norton, Creative Director of British Activewear brand Sweaty Betty is featured in British Vogue as one of the most innovative women changing the landscape of fitness today. “Form Mistresses, a new breed of female fitness mavens are changing the way we work out.”

“With her textiles degree, passion for fitness and penchant for underwear, it’s no surprise Tamara Hill -Norton ended up opening Sweaty Betty.” Jessica Hogan, Vogue Health and Beauty Associate interviewed Tamara Hill-Norton, amongst 4 other women, demonstrating the emerging trend of female entrepreneurs pioneering at the forefront of fitness in Britain today. Hill-Norton is the Creative Director and co-founder of Sweaty Betty, premium British activewear brand. “Sweaty Betty exists to inspire and empower women through fitness and the feel good factor it generates, my aim is to make you feel good in clothes that perform,” says Hill-Norton.

Hogan successfully tracks the development of the brand, from the realisation that the British Sportswear market was “male focused and intimidating,” noting that the first store in Notting Hill was affectionately “christened Sweaty Betty after a tipsy brainstorm with friends,” to the reality that is now 25 boutiques nationwide stocking “luxe own brand fitness clothing, exercise apparel and gym wear.”

With Yoga mannequins in-store based on Christy Turlington, Tamara’s ethos of “setting goals – the key is self-motivation” and the cool-factor that dictates Tracy Anderson (trainer to the stars) wants a piece of the action giving guest instructor evenings at the Kings Road Boutique, it is no wonder Hill-Norton was picked out as a 21st century form mistress of fitness.

Carwell Road, 020111122

Apparel & Fashion, Art, Entertainment, Home & Garden, Retail, Shopping, Society, Travel

International Quilt Festival Comes to Cincinnati This Spring

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It’s one of the most popular hobbies in the country, one with a warm, storied past and an even more blazing future on the cutting edge of contemporary art. And beginning this year, Midwesterners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana will get to see what quilting is all about at the debut of the spring edition of International Quilt Festival in Cincinnati!

“We are very excited to bring the show to the Queen City,” says Festival Founder and Director Karey Bresenhan, who also oversees other editions of Festival in Long Beach and Houston — the latter of which annually draws more than 60,000 attendees! “The area has always been rich with quilters and fabric artists, and a lot of them have never been to a show of this size before!”

International Quilt Festival/Cincinnati will take place April 8-10 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio . Classes will begin April 7, and Preview Night will be held the same day from 5-9 p.m.

Quilting is big business! As reported in the most recent Quilting in America™ survey, there are more than 21 million quilters in the U.S. who spend nearly $3.6 billion annually on their passion. According to USA Today, that’s more than is laid out by hunting/gun enthusiasts, fishermen, and golfers combined.

But you don’t have to be a quilter—or even know how to thread a needle—to enjoy so much of what’s available at the show.

There will be almost 400 shopping booths offering antique and contemporary quilts and fabrics, patterns, notions, and books for the quilting and sewing enthusiast. Festival visitors will also find everything from antiques, crafts, and home décor items to clothing, jewelry, bags, and other accessories.

On display will be over 500 incredible quilts and other works of fabric art in 18 different special exhibits. These textile artworks run the gamut from antique time-honored patterns to cutting-edge contemporary fabric artistry.

Among this year’s exhibit highlights are “America Collects Quilts®: The Works of Susan Shie,” which feature the sometimes controversial artist’s unique works; “Baltimore Album Review II: Baltimore ‘s Daughters—Friends Stitch Past to Future,” an inspiring exhibit of quilts created in the Baltimore Album Style; and “Celebrate Spring! 2011,” a Judged Show in which the theme is the season of renewal.

This year, Festival’s Quiltmaking Academy will be host to more than 60 classes, luncheons, and special events with a faculty including some of the quilting world’s most well-known and respected teachers.

“There are always new ideas and techniques to be learned in the classroom, but you can also learn a lot just walking through the exhibits area and admiring the incredible artistry represented in the quilts on display,” Bresenhan adds. “Quilting has come a long way, and continues to evolve. If you haven’t seen the face of quilting lately, I’d encourage you to visit the show and see just what this remarkable artform is today!”

For more information about International Quilt Festival, please call 713-781-6864 or visit www.quilts.com. Show hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. April 8 & 9, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., April 10. Preview Night is 5-9 p.m. on Thurs., April 7, and admission allows one free additional day. Tickets are $10 regular daily, $8 students/seniors 65+, and $25 for a Full Show Pass. For more information or to purchase advance tickets online and print them at home, visit www.quilts.com

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MEDIA ONLY

For more information, contact Bob Ruggiero, Director of Publications & Public Information, at pubs@quilts.com or 713-781-6864, ext. 116. You can also visit our Media Page for information and downloadable hi-res photos of quilts and activities at http://www.quilts.com/mediapage/sqf11/index.htm

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Agriculture, Apparel & Fashion, Art, Environment, Retail, Shopping

When Farmers Meet Designers: Growing Shirts!

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Città della Pieve, Italy, 21st of March, 2011 – Is the perception of beauty man-made or is there such a thing as natural beauty? To find out, an Italian designer and an organic farmer came up with the idea of growing shirts, having nature design fashion. After a two year period of growths in the hills of Umbria, near the Tuscan border in Italy, the first harvest is ready for the catwalk.

When Francesco Mugnaini, a 31 year old designer who had previously been working in the busy city of Milan, met Sebastian Runde, a 41 year old Scottish farmer running an organic farm in Umbria, Italy, they merged their different backgrounds and experiences to come up with a rather unusual fashion project: let’s grow shirts. The unpredictability of nature was the seed for the idea, to plant and harvest shirts. The garments were exposed to nature’s forces by planting them into the ground and give nature time to do her unpredictable design process. The result is stunning and every single design unique.

The T-shirt was considered ideal, as it is one of the most simple garments existing, there could be no better for the project. It is unpretentious, simple, like an empty canvas on which nature can create its designs. Francesco designed a shirt which truly complements the body, idealises it even. “We aimed for a focus on the aesthetics created by nature, to offer a perception of beauty man would never be able to create. We produce beautiful shirts, but it is nature who makes them truly unique» says Francesco Mugnaini.

The materials used had to be of a kind which would react with the soil, the water or sunlight. Naturally no synthetic yarns could be used, as not to create a thread of pollution. After many tests, a high quality organic silk proved best and gave the most interesting results.

The silk shirts are produced by local craftsmen with great expertise. Sebastian Runde, as an organic farmer, is very passionate about his concern for the environment: “Producing the T-shirts abroad in a country with low labour costs was out of question. We looked for local recourses and were very lucky, indeed. We manage to produce a garment, which is 100% made in Italy. The yarns are coming from northern Italy, the shirts are produced locally in Città della Pieve.”

The first collection of RIGHT AS RAIN™ is harvested and up for sale on www.right-as-rain.com. An array of utterly different silk shirts for men and woman. 100% designed by nature.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Francesco Mugnaini or Sebastian Runde, please call at: +39 0578 299 777, cell: +39 328 0812 442 or write an e-mail to contact@right-as-rain.com, sebastian@right-as-rain.com.

Apparel & Fashion

Get Sexy Lingerie for different occasions

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Lingerie has a way of making any woman special regardless of their size, shapes and their preference. They will find a number of these pieces that are not only sexy, desirable but also sensual to make them feel wonderful about themselves thus exuding the confidence that makes them even more desirable on the outside.

Classic Lingerie understands that a woman needs to select lingerie that is not only comfortable but also stylish. For this reason it has stocked a wide variety of lingerie pieces for all sizes and shapes, ranging from the petite to the lingerie plus size. Women will not have an easy time getting the pieces they want and those that best fit their profiles in order to enjoy the benefits that come with wearing them.

From Classic Lingerie, they will get a wide selection of these items in terms of designs and color. They will also find lingerie made of a wide variety of materials ranging from naturals to synthetics so that they can have a wide variety to select from. They do not have to worry about the selection because they will find the staff that is not only experienced and knowledgeable but also polite and pleasant to help them in finding the sexy lingerie and garments that best meet their needs. They will be guided on how to select the different pieces of sexy lingerie for different occasions such as their honeymoon, a night out and other special occasions.

They will also encounter a number of tips and tricks on how to select the best lingerie for different occasions. They will also be informed on how to pull together the perfect and sexy look with these pieces of sexy lingerie and how to best take care of them in order to make them last longer and be functional while maintaining their style and luster. Men are also not left behind as they will find a guideline on how to pick sexy lingerie or costume for their better halves.

Those buyers who want to get the sexy lingerie and sexy costumes need not to worry because they will be presented with great prices. The prices vary according to the type of lingerie that the clients want and they will also stumble upon great discounts on various items. Although these prices are low, the quality of this sexy lingerie is not compromised. Buyers will be assured of high quality material as well as high quality workmanship and finishing.

About Classic Lingerie
Classic Lingerie has been in the business of offering clients high quality sexy lingerie and sexy costumes of all designs and colors. It has been in the business for quite a long time and caters for different types of people ranging from the petite to the lingerie plus size. Besides the lingerie store, it has been offering clients different types of information about the pieces of lingerie, the buying guide as well as tips on how to take care of them. The buyers are presented with an easy to use website that makes it fun to find the information about these pieces of sexy lingerie and to purchase them.

Company Name: Classic Lingerie
Website: http://exoticandclassiclingerie.com
Address: Online Academy, 2nd Floor, 145 – 157 St John
Street, London, United Kingdom EC1V 4PY
Zip Code: 20500
Phone: 619 532 6784
Email: contact@exoticandclassiclingerie.com

Apparel & Fashion, Internet & Online, Social Media, Web 2.0

The Fashion Industry Got a New Professional and Social Network Site

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WorkinFashion the professional network for people working or seeking work in the fashion industry has just launched; attracting thousands of fashion professionals and jobseekers.

WorkinFashion combines all the best features of a social network like Facebook or LinkedIn with a sophisticated job board and candidate search system. The network offers specific profiles for fashion professionals, models, companies and recruitment agencies.

Start a career profile on the network to search for jobs, get scouted or simply to network with other professionals and companies working in the industry. Models start a profile and upload your portfolios browse casting calls and build up your fashion network.

Start a company profile to promote your brand, recruit new staff for permanent or temporary jobs.

Recruitment agencies advertising vacancies in any area of the industry from retail to design can have a profile on WorkinFashion and benefit from unlimited job advertising and candidate searching.

Search candidates, view their career profile and CV’s then connect with them to offer them employment.

To celebrate our launch, we are offering a whole year of recruitment advertising on WorkinFashion absolutely FREE to fashion and retail recruiters that sign up before the 1st April 2011.

We hope to see you joining us on the network, register your free personal, model, agency or company profile online at www.workinfashion.com. If you require further information please call (+44) 8 44 544 1550 or email info@workinfashion.com

Contact Details: 12 Belgrave Place, east Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 2GP
+44 01206 619 098
info@workinfashion.com
www.workinfashion.com

Apparel & Fashion, Sports

Spectrum of surf clothing, skate clothing and skatedecks in Kamikazeboarding

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In fact, skate boarding and surfing are quite trendy extreme sports and have taken this world by storm. A plethora of movies show case skateboarding and surfing as coolest sports and hence several surf brands and skate clothing shops have emerged, in the online fashion industry. Hot summer is almost upon us and www.kamikazeboarding.com has started to launch a spectrum of Surf clothing, skate clothing and skatedecks. Kamikazeboarding is one among the thriving online store for surf brands and surf clothes that their last year summer collection is still in the most demanded list also kitesurf T-shirts. This online store is obtaining immense positive responses every year with the fresh and innovative range of arrivals.

If you are an avid surfing and skate boarding enthusiast, it is ideal to use appropriate and precise surf clothing and skate clothing, respectively. Choosing the best Surf clothes and surf brands that fit and blend with your activity certainly help you to make surfing and skating more exciting. Further, the pertinent outfit would impede you from the troubles and dangers involved in the game.

Surf clothing and Skate clothing in www.kamikazeboarding.com usually blends style and comfort. Unlike the common mythical deliberation that surf clothes encompass worn out jeans and shoes, the surf brands in www.kamikazeboarding.com are made with ultimate style and are pretty functional so that the gamers are able to perform multiple tricks, as the clothing does not limit their movements.

Although skate clothing has inspiration from surf clothing, they have their self-expressions and resistance to norms, as preferred by today’s youth. However, when you choose the surf clothes, pick out according to the water temperature. Further, flexibility of the surf clothing is quite important while you choose and it is offered in www.kamikazeboarding.com.

The t-shirts and hoodie found in this online shop reflects the individual’s attitude and his love for the sports. The passion and spirit of the sportsmen becomes vivid with his surf clothes and surf brands . Indeed due to the commercialization of skate boarding and surfing, the collection of attires in www.kamikazeboarding.com is exclusively made for both the genders.

The apparels – surf clothing and skate clothing in www.kamikazeboarding.com are stitched with the ethics and standard. Making of surf clothing and skate clothing is remarkable, as they are fabricated only from organic cotton and pursue ethical manufacturing standards with justice for workers. All the surf clothes and skate clothes are created in such a way that they do not harm the natural environment. Hence they have established their surf brands as firmly mature and inoffensive brand – symbolizing sophistication.

Furthermore, http://www.kamikazeboarding.com also includes the sale of skatedecks, in their online shop. These Skatedecks are made out of bamboos which are stronger and powerful than maple wood. The skatedecks are non-carbonized and hence they are consistently durable. The cost of the skatedecks is quite cheap and you have beautiful colors to choose from. So grab your favorite attires and skate deck in whilst you order, as they have good number of stock to meet out the demand of this summer.

Apparel & Fashion

ERIN O’CONNOR REVEALED AS THE OFFICIAL FACE OF THE 2011 INVESTEC DERBY FESTIVAL

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For the first time in the history of the Investec Derby , the role has been accepted by a celebrity from the world of fashion.

Over the last two decades, British Supermodel Erin O’Connor has forged a successful career in modelling having gracing some of the world’s most iconic catwalks, dressed in designer clothing from some of the world’s top fashion designers.

Renowned for her classic English beauty and elegance, Erin also harbours an enthusiasm for horseracing, making her the perfect candidate for this year’s role of promoting the Investec Derby Festival.

The Investec Derby takes place on the first Saturday in June each year, and is the very first event of the summer social calendar setting the standard for the entire season.

Erin will join the throngs of glamorous ladies, spending weeks deciding on what to wear before flocking to Surrey Downs, dressed to the nines for Investec Ladies Day on Friday 3rd June. Despite the array of colours and styles on display, Erin is sure to stand out in the crowd, modelling a dramatic creation by the Official Investec Derby milliner, Louis Mariette whose creation will be unveiled in April this year.

Commenting on her role, Erin said: “I was honoured to be asked to be the Official Face of the Investec Derby Festival. Being part of such an historic event, and one associated with this level of glamour and high-fashion , is incredibly exciting and I am sure that I will enjoy every minute of my involvement. Dressing up for a day at the races brings a real sense of occasion to the day and it also helps that I enjoy the occasional flutter.”

Daniel Biondino
Address: 2 Gresham Street
City: London
Email: daniel.biondino@investec.co.uk
Phone: 02075973551
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.whatbesttowear.com