Debenhams Highlights Staggering Sales Rise in Low Necklines for Men

Debenhams has reported that for the first time men are using to their advantage what women have known for hundreds of years - that a low neckline can have a hypnotic effect on the opposite sex, sending sales of low cut v necks and their like spiralling.

Inspired by the successes, romantic and otherwise, of the likes of JLS, Peter Andre and Russell Brand, British men are snapping up tops with low necklines - to wear themselves. Sales of revealing men's tops have doubled over the past year, according to fashion store Debenhams.

No longer opting for the standard crew or v neck, male shoppers are seeing no limits as to 'how low to go' and are searching out low scoop neck mens t-shirts (http://www.debenhams.com/men/tops-polos/t-shirts ) and plunging Y-necked mens vests (http://www.debenhams.com/men/tops-polos/vests ), perfect to show off a toned he-vage, the male cleavage.

Their wives and girlfriends are even in on the act, with 68% responding when questioned by the High Street retailer that they do like to see their partners in an outfit which reveals a significant portion of chest*.

Add to this the increase in slimmer-fit shapes and the demand for lightweight cotton styles giving a sheer look, and it appears men are wising up to ho women's coats w to draw female attention to their hard work in the gym and salon.

Debenhams spokesperson, Ruth Attridge, said: "It's a growing trend but not one for the self-conscious.

"A low neckline on a woman is attention grabbing and it's just the same for men. A slim, toned body is a must and, according to boy bands, a tan and a chest wax to match."

The retailer warned shoppers however that if they don't tick the svelte boy band box then squeezing 'moobs' into a low cut tee could cause the opposite effect - that of the undesirable 'heavage'.

Until recently, the menswear market had remained virtually unchanged for years with polo shirts (http://www.debenhams.com/men/tops-polos ) the raciest it got, and heavy cottons and loose shapes as standard. However, demand for a variety of necklines and in particular deep, open necks has changed the market and demand is expected to grow, even through the colder autumn and winter months.

Ruth concluded: "As the temperature falls, we predict male necklines will follow. Not only are we expanding our range of plunging t-shirts, we expect he-vage revealing jumpers and cardigans worn without tops underneath to follow suit".

Notes to editors:
*Debenhams quizzed 1,000 women aged 18 years to 40 years on their views on male fashion?

About Debenhams (http://www.debenhams.com/ ):
Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in lingerie retail, stocking brands like Wonderbra, Calvin Klein?and Sloggi. Debenhams is also renowned in a number of other key product categories including women's wear with dresses, bikinis, petite clothing, make-up, health and beauty, perfume, lingerie, jeans, mens fashion (http://www.debenhams.com/men ), home ware, accessories and children's wear.

For more information, please contact:
Ruth Attridge
Debenhams Press Office
Debenhams
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
0207 529 0172
http://www.debenhams.com

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Moosejaw Develops New Clothing Line with Help from Loyal Customers

Moosejaw, the Michigan-based outdoor retailer know for its Madness marketing, just launched its latest apparel line designed with input from their best customers, a group dubbed The Humans of Influence. "We wanted to get the best ideas and opinions from the people who matter the most to us - our long-standing customers," said Allison Capaldi, Moosejaw Brand Manager.

The Humans of Influence helped decide features such as colors, pocket placement, thumb holes and mp3 compatibility. To acknowledge their impact on the line, Moosejaw decided to name each piece after a member of The Humans of Influence.

"The story here isn't that we launched a new line, it's that our customers feel like they are part of the process at Moosejaw and we want to encompass that into everything that we do," said Moosejaw's CEO, Harvey Kanter.

Keeping a unique brand following is nothing new at Moosejaw. Customer interaction has been at the forefront of Moosejaw's marketing that has gained national recognition within the outdoor retail and ecommerce communities.

Moosejaw also incorporates their trademark Madness into the line. The interior of each piece has a label with notable reads such as Emergency Discussion Topics such as"Who would win in fight, a ghost or a lion?" and "Does my hair look better with our without a banana clip?"
"We also have Other Uses for this Jacket, High Praise and Things to Consider. This could be the most important part of the new line," said Gary Wohlfeill, Creative Director.

The Humans of Influence line includes 13 new pieces ranging from a three piece yoga outfit to fleece, softshell and down jackets for men and women. All are currently available on Moosejaw.com plus at all Moosejaw retail locations -- Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Chicago, East Lansing, Grosse Pointe, Rochester and Partridge Creek.

About Moosejaw:
Moosejaw is a leading multi-channel retailer of premium quality outdoor adventure apparel and gear. Moosejaw currently serves its customers through seven retail stores in Michigan and Illinois, through Moosejaw.com, and through mail order catalogs.

Moosejaw offers products from leading outdoor manufacturers including The North Face, Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, and Black Diamond as well as under its own Moosejaw brand. The company serves a diverse customer base including serious outdoor enthusiasts, active individuals pursui women's coats ng an outdoor lifestyle, and high school and college students who are passionate about the Moosejaw brand.

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prAna Announces New CEO Scott Kerslake

The Board of Directors of prAna Living, LLC ("prAna"), a leader in outdoor, yoga and active lifestyle apparel, announces Scott Kerslake as its new CEO, effective immediately. Scott succeeds Founder and current CEO, Beaver Theodosakis, who will remain on the Board of Directors and continue in an ambassador role focused on sustainability for business growth and developing relationships with business partners.

"We have tremendous confidence in Scott's leadership capabilities and look forward to working with him to take prAna to new heights. Beaver has done a tremendous job creating a strong culture and a great company, we look forward to his continued involvement and engagement as an active board member," stated Jim Caccavo, Chairman of the Board.

Since joining prAna as President 18 months ago, Scott has be women's jackets en instrumental in growing prAna's business and preparing it for an exciting future. Scott was the founder and former CEO of Athleta, where he led the development of the brand and company strategy, creating a premier apparel brand in women's sports and athletic markets. Scott also served as President of Miraval Life In Balance ?, one of the highest ranked destination wellness resort spas in the world.

"Scott will be taking on the role of CEO as we embark on a new stage of growth," says Beaver. "We are very excited to have Scott as our new leader, he shares our values and has the vision and skills to help prAna realize its full potential."

In the last year, Scott has been instrumental in expanding prAna's business, including: the launch of prAna's catalogue program; introducing a new line of outerwear; a refreshed e-commerce presence; and driving improvements in productivity and earnings in a meaningful way. "This is a very exciting time to be leading a special business like prAna. I have known Beaver and Pam for over ten years and have great admiration for what they have built. Over the last 18 months, I have enjoyed working closely with them and the amazing team at prAna. We've had great performance over the last year and are looking forward to building on that momentum in the years to come," says Scott.

About prAna

prAna was founded in 1993 by Beaver Theodosakis and his wife Pam. Beaver applied his branding expertise and Pam her design acumen to create a unique apparel company. As avid climbers and yoga practitioners, Beaver and Pam recognized the need to create clothing that was both functional for its stated activities but also comfortable and stylish. They also believed the company should be mindful of the environment and its surroundings so they created sustainability programs from the start. Their vision for not only building an apparel company, but also ensuring that the lifestyle components of their business philosophy were embedded into the culture and business practices established a solid foundation for success. Their leadership and unique approach has taken prAna from a small home based business to a highly competitive multi-channel global outdoor brand.

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Laura Ashley Gardener's Range Offers Luxury for Green-Fingered Enthusiasts

With the cold weather very much here, the thought of gardening might be the furthest thing from many people's minds, but for the truly green-thumbed the thaw of spring and the promise of gardens bursting with flowers are just around the corner.

Gardening is renowned for its soothing effect on the mind, not to mention the healthful benefits of being active and outdoors - but the stress that it can put on backs, joints and skin is undeniable.

The Laura Ashley Gardener's Range will ease tired muscles, repair cracked hands and protect against the elements. Five products - hand lotion, exfoliating hand wash, muscle soak bath foam, all weather barrier cream and intensive hand cream - come beautifully packaged in green-hued containers, appealingly labelled with simply rendered pen and ink sketches and a few inspirational lines that evoke the beauty and respite of nature.

Prices for products within the range fall between ?10 and ?12, giving shoppers the option to buy just one item as a small gift or the whole collection for someone special. To add another thoughtful, and still within theme, dimension to the present, customers could add one of the Laura Ashley range of cushions like the whimsical Monty, which features a vividly feel-good gardening scene appliquéd onto a plain cotton background and is edged with jolly gingham.

All of the products in the range include natural ingredients, such as shea butter, avocado oil and aloe vera and are made in England by the Somerset Toiletry Company under licence from Laura Ashley Ltd.

For more information please contact:
Laura Ashley PR Team
0207 880 5100

About Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley is one of the UK's leading retailers, with over 225 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland, plus an expanding international business offering stylish, high quality, great value women's clothing and home furnishings. In the last financial year Laura Ashley sales were ?268.4 million.

As a much-loved British heritage brand Laura Ashley founded in 1953 provides a source of design-led items, good-quality yet accessible fabrics, wallpaper, furniture, lighting and home accessories and women's fashion.

The company also offers an excellent level of services including an array of bespoke options for the home, including made to order upholstery in a choice of over 100 fabric options, made to measure curtains & blinds and a comprehensive Design service.

Laura Ashley has growing franchise operations all over the world, including the Far East, Australia, Scandinavia and South America, as well as increasing numbers of fashion coats online licensing projects for products including carpets, eyewear, scarves and bedlinen.

In addition to an increasing portfolio of store Laura Ashley also offers a mail order service and internet sales at http://www.lauraashley.com.

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Name Bubbles Announced Winner of Best School Supply in the 2012 SheKnows Parenting Awards

Name Bubbles announces today that their School Labels have been selected as Best School Supply in the 2012 SheKnows Parenting Awards. According to SheKnows, after being selected as a finalist among hundreds of submissions, the active community of SheKnows readers voted for select finalists, recognizing outstanding products and services in the parenting industry, based on functionality, quality, safety, convenience and best bang for the consumer's buck.

Name Bubbles School Labels offer a variety of name labels for little scholars that make back-to-school worry free; simply place the waterproof kids labels on everything heading to school: backpacks, lunchboxes, sports gear and uniforms, water bottles, pencil cases, and then rest easy knowing expensive school supplies will return home day after day. Each School Pack includes 88 labels that are microwave-, dishwasher- and laundry-safe, making them the perfect mix of labels for school and after school activities. With multiple designs to choose from, Name Bubbles personalized name labels are a smart choice for busy families.

SheKnows, a global destination for women with the latest information on parenting, health, entertainment and more, created the award program to recognize product Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) s within the parenting industry for true excellence. Spanning across 75 comprehensive sub-categories, from pregnancy essentials to baby gear, and eco-toys to tween favorites, the awards highlight the best items that parents (and kids) love.

"Our team at Name Bubbles was thrilled to learn that our School Labels won first place in the 2012 SheKnows Parenting Award for 'Best School Supply'. We work very hard to create durable and stylish children's labels that parents trust and to ensure that families save time and money by avoiding the lost and found bin. It's an honor and privilege to be recognized in the parenting industry alongside well-known national brands and up and coming small businesses alike. We couldn't have done it without our loyal customers, who have shared their product experience with friends and family and helped the business grow," said Michelle Brandriss, Founder and CEO of Name Bubbles.

"We are proud to have worked with so many great companies, and we are extremely pleased with this year's voting results," said SheKnows Parenting Editor, Laura Willard. "We extend our sincere congratulations to Name Bubbles."

To learn more about the SheKnows 2012 Parenting Awards and to find a complete list of winners, as well as the Editors' Choice winners, visit SheKnows 2012 Parenting Awards.

Readers can join the conversation on Twitter: #SKParentingAwards.

About NameBubbles.com:
Winner of the prestigious iParenting Award for Outstanding Products and voted Best School Supply in SheKnows Parenting Awards 2012, Name Bubbles are press-and-stick name labels designed to help busy families keep track of kids toys, clothing, hand-held electronics, baby bottles, school uniforms, sports equipment, lunch boxes, backpacks and much more. Name Bubbles waterproof kids labels are dishwasher, laundry, and microwave safe. Custom label packs are available for camp labels, school labels, daycare labels, sports labels and write on message labels – the sticker label you customize again and again. They can all be personalized and purchased directly on the Name Bubbles website at http://www.NameBubbles.com.

For More Information:
Name Bubbles
Lauren Rose, Director of Business Development
p. (866) 797-6263 x 102
lrose(at)namebubbles(dot)com

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SheKnows is the new standard of publishing with its family of female-centric properties and custom programming. It is among the largest online lifestyle communities for women ages 18 to 54, attracting more than 55 million unique visitors (Google Analytics, April 2012), and meets the needs of today's modern woman with information important to her daily life.

SheKnows boasts a stimulating, well‐rounded online experience enhanced with Emmy Award-winning SheKnows TV, captivating blogs, celebrity contributors and a vibrant social reach. As one of the fastest-growing destinations on the web, SheKnows is recognized among the top three properties for women.

Recently honored by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Websites for Women and one of the Top 10 Lifestyle Sites for Women, SheKnows also won the OMMA Award for Web Excellence for the second year in a row in 2011. SheKnows has been named the No. 1 site for Family, Parenting and Women's Interests. For advertisers, sponsorship opportunities and creative integration go well beyond the banner and make marketing messages an uninterrupted part of the user experience. The company is based in Scottsdale with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. SheKnows is part of Atomic Online, Evolve Media Corp.'s publishing unit.

About the SheKnows Parenting Awards:
Each year, the SheKnows Parenting Awards program (formerly the SheKnows Parents' Choice Awards) seeks out products that have set themselves apart as a leader in the parenting industry. The goal of the awards is to give SheKnows readers all the information they need to make educated decisions in their everyday lives – particularly when it comes to their kids! Nominated products are reviewed by the SheKnows team of editors and hand-picked for quality, functionality, safety, convenience and more. Winners are determined via an organic online voting process open to the public and are announced on the SheKnows website each fall.

For More Information:

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Hollywood Bodies Are The Tabloid Topic Of The Week –

Bodies seem to be the topic of the week – who has one, who doesn't, who wants one and more diets than we care to know about. In other words, none of the tabs have any NEWS for us this week. Except for the ENQUIRER.

Well, maybe not news but it sure as hell is better than the body bits you'll hear about later.

The ENQUIRER blasts TOM & KATIE SPLIT OVER LIES ABOUT BABY … THE TRUTH ABOUT THEIR LIFE INSIDE TOM'S MANSION. Obviously, the story is about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and the tabloid-fueled rumors about 'what ever happened to baby Suri?

In case you've been living atop a mountain in Tibet, the tabloid world has gone agog because Tom hasn't shown them baby Suri. That's right, no photos, no holding the kid up in the air for everyone to see – nothing. The tabs are all lathered up because they think they – and you – have a right to see the baby. Well, here's a news flash straight from Tabloid Tuesday World Headquarters – they don't and neither do you. The screams of 'prove to us there really is a baby' are resonating on deaf ears. Tom and Katie are not under any obligation to show the baby to any of the tabs, news organizations, private detectives or even people like you who are curious what the baby looks like. Is it a bit strange? By Hollywood and Tom Cruise standards, not even close. Sure, most normal folks would take pride in showing off their new bundle of joy, but remember who we're talking about here…. So all the tabs are in a feeding frenzy, raising ridiculous questions and making incredible demands for Tom and Katie to prove to them the baby exists. Get a life!

Anyway, the ENQUIRER reports that "Secrecy surrounding invisible infant puts strain on marriage." Quite catchy, but doesn't mean a thing. They're together, she hasn't left, he hasn't turned her into a Scientologist. Big yawn.

What else does the ENQUIRER bring us this week? Well, how about the story of how COCAINE BROKE UP HILARY SWANK'S MARRIAGE … THE REAL STORY. Sound familiar? It should – it's been all over the place for the last month, ESPECIALLY after Hilary Swank told the world about it in a Vanity Fair article. Whoops! Looks like the old ENQUIRER is a day late and a dollar short – again.

Let's move on to the bodies. Listen, if you enjoy looking at photos of young Hollywood stars and starlets in bikinis, short dresses, tight fitting clothes, lots of skin and hair – then you're going to LOVE this week's issue of STAR, US WEEKLY and IN TOUCH because that's all there is. No news, no really juicy gossip, just a lot of photos of the same men and women we've all seen countless times.

IN Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) TOUCH tries a new pitch with BODY CONFESSIONS … LINDSAY, BOOB JOB CONTROVERSY …. KEIRA, ANOREXIA RUNS IN HER FAMILY … ASHLEE, RESPONS TO SURGERY RUMORS… KATE, TALKS ABOUT HER WEIGHT STRUGGLE.

Now make sure you know who these tragic, suffering, deformed women are – Lindsay Lohan, Keira Knightley, Ashlee Simpson, Kate Hudson. Is there any ONE of them that you think has a body to be ashamed of? Didn't think so.

Ashlee Simpson – who's 21 (wonder what they'll say when she's 30?) – according to IN TOUCH owes her new look to cosmetic surgery! Want to know what part turned her into a 'blond bombshell' according to the tab? She had a nose job! Yup, that's all it took – from cute as a button to a hot tamale because, according to the story, she had a 'nose reshaping surgery.' Never mind the fact that she's 21, works out, is 21, watches what she eats, is 21, takes care of herself and, did we mention, she's 21!

IN TOUCH next turns to Keira Knightley. In the story, Keira is quoted as saying her grandmother and great-grandmother battled anorexia, but in the next sentence she lets the world know that she's not anorexic. Even an expert quoted in the story says that someone can be as naturally thin as Kiera and not be anorexic. But that doesn't stop the weight-watchers at IN TOUCH. Nope. Here's how they handle the denial: "But Keira's certainly looking slimmer than she was in 2003's Love Actually, and it could be because she's simply not taking care of herself.'

Get the point of how it's going with INTOUCH? Kate Hudson put on some weight when she was pregnant and lost it in about three months, but that wasn't fast enough for FAT POLICE at INTOUCH. Nope. According to the article "The star opens up about her battle to lose post-baby weight."

We're done with INTOUCH. Lost interest – and a few pounds.

US WEEKLY focuses on diets with EXTREME DIETS … INSIDE HOLLYWOOD'S DANGEROUS OBSESSION WITH BEING THIN… and of course the poster girls are Kiera Knightley and Kate Bosworth. Same photos we've seen before, same words, same conjectures about 'have they gone too far.' Nothing new here. But wait a minute – what about the EXTREME DIETS? Let's check again…. Nope, nothing about that. As usual.

And then there's the Star… hot pink and all. By the way, the photo on the cover of Carmen Electra beats any photos that IN TOUCH or US WEEKLY has on theirs this week. But as they taught Tabloid Tuesday in Journalism story – the story is the thing.

Star's headlines announce     THE NEW LIPO … NEW PROCEDURE MELTS FAT & TIGHTENS SKIN IN MINUTES! - & IT'S AFFORDABLE!... +12 SEXY CELEB DIETS THAT WORK!

Here we go, page 56 – THE NEW LIPO: MIRACLE FAT ZAPPER… hmm, only $3,000 - $4,000 per area (that's "affordable"?) Before and after photos of The Rock, Howard Stern, Kathy Griffin… but where's Carmen Electra? Nowhere in the story, that's where… she's on the cover, part of the "New Lipo" pitch – but as usual, what you see isn't what you get. You gotta admit – when you're expecting Carmen Electra and Kathy Griffin shows up, it's a real let-down. But what else is new. And don't even ask about the diets.

THE MEN.COM WORST OF THE WEEK: THERE'S A 3 WAY TIE – US WEEKLY, IN TOUCH and STAR. Nothing of substance, nothing of interest, not even close to reality. And after reading them, you still don't know any more than you did just a few minutes ago.

THE MEN.COM BESTOF THE WEEK: NONE

Save your money. Go buy yourself an ice cream – you don't want to wind up looking like Carmen Electra, do you?

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: According to the folks at IN TOUCH, Cameron Diaz said: "I need to have a cheeseburger now and again!" No wonder she didn't make it on the cover of the tabs this week. Keep up the good work.

Tabloid Tuesday is syndicated every week by Men.Com and provides a review and analysis of the front page stories from the tabloids.

? 2006 Men.Com. All Rights Reserved.

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Mixed Martial Arts Brand-Name Apparel Transforms Fans and Fighters into Warriors

Ron Landriault has spent a lifetime indulged in a fascination for martial arts. It began at age 12 when he enrolled in his first Shotokan karate class with Sensei Gilles Depéré and practiced the art for another 3 years thereafter. Next he expanded his skill set to include boxing and became a member of the renowned Beaver Boxing Club in Ottawa Ontario, Canada operated by famous trainer Joey Sandulo. Finally, he topped off his talents with the study of jiu jitsu and kick boxing techniques.

Today, Landriault has utilized his passion and personal experience with mixed martial arts to establish an online haven for MMA fans and fighters with the launch of http://www.MMAWarriorShop.net in June 2009.

Here, shoppers may browse through a vast collection of MMA clothing and training gear for men, women and children as well as a variety of equipment and accessories. From heavy-duty essentials like fighting cages or rings to small-scale necessities like gym bags and grappling dummies, you'll find everything you need and more. They even carry specialty merchandise like collectable figurines, jewelry and body care supplements.

Keep an eye out for new arrivals as Landriault will continue to update his collection with new merchandise; just on the horizon a Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) re new styles of brand-name MMA apparel such as TapouT, UFC and Affliction.

"We'll be updating our store monthly to incorporate new styles," Landriault said. "MMA fashion is the primary focus of the site's new blog, which will be used to promote the latest developments and trends."

Additionally, shoppers can look forward to an abundance of instructional DVDs and other training materials to learn tips and techniques and observe the raw talent of the pros, like Chuck Liddell. These resources are designed to educate fighters in cross training, mixed martial arts, grappling and more.

Landriault hopes to additionally expand the popularity of MMA fashion to Canada. A goal he plans to carry out with an attractive foundation of his business: wholesale prices, professional service and no false advertisements about what's in stock.

Stop in today to discover the warrior within you!

About the Company:
MMAWarriorShop.net is owned and operated by Web entrepreneur and martial artist, Ron Landriault, with help- from his business partner Connie Kuehni.

Ron Landriault
http://www.MMAWarriorShop.net
(250) 573-4355

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http://www.iePlexus.com

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Market Savvy Youngsters and Higher Disposable Incomes Drive the Global Children’s Wear Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Follow us on LinkedIn – The highly lucrative children's wear market is characterized by diverse trends across regions. As the world population ages and birth rates decline, dynamic market forces now shape the fortunes of this segment of the apparel industry. Majority of the baby boomers are no longer in the childbearing age. However, as "Echo Boomers," children of the baby boomer generation start families, the market for infant wear is one of the key segments driving overall growth in the children's wear sector. Children, as a group with considerable product awareness, have emerged as a force to reckon with. Endowed with greater awareness, a result of increased exposure to computers, cable television and cellular phones, the children of today are more market savvy, a quality so conspicuously absent in the earlier generation of kids. The children's wear segment exhibited considerable resilience to the global economic slowdown, which adversely affected sales in the men's and women's wear categories. The trend is largely attributed to frequent need for new purchasing clothing for addressing the requirements of growing children. On the other hand, adult clothing purchases are purchased at a lesser frequency, and can be delayed if required.

Product innovation and novelty assume importance in order to ensure continued sales growth and profitability in the Children's Wear market. Brand equity, customer care, retail outlets and globalization are other factors that sustain growth. Factors that offer a competitive edge include product quality, price, variety, brand consciousness, service and convenience. The market comprises of both branded and private label manufacturers. Companies co Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) mpeting in the children's wear market have resorted to product differentiation in order to retain an edge over other players in the market. Most companies' playwear incorporates original print designs and other novel artistic efforts to wean away customers from competition.

Increasing rising influence of popular entertainment characters on children is contributing to increased sales of licensed kids wear and other merchandise that are based on characters and icons. Manufacturers and retailers of numerous kids wear brands are forging alliances to offer licensed merchandise, as part of strategies to promote their products. Cartoon Network's partnership with retailers for licensed merchandising of its animated characters is an instance of such a trend. Character licensing has significantly affected trends in the children's wear market for girls and boys, particularly with regard to underwear and nightwear segments.

Children's wear market is driven by active wear with urbane looks and designs. While girls are more attracted towards unique designs, colors, and graphics, urban-influenced active looks including striped track pants and striped tops with hottest colors are generally the natural choices for boys. The market for Girls Wear, including hippie items such as peasant tops, frills and denim bottoms with attractive designs and embroideries represents the largest children's wear category. Companies are concentrating more on designing children's wear with bright colors and sophisticated looks. On the other hand, the world market for Infants & Toddlers Wear is a perfect example of a market totally unaffected by new trends in the fashion-oriented adult apparel industry. The segment, unfazed by economic dynamics, is set to surge ahead as the fastest growing market at a robust CAGR of 4.2% through 2017. Clothing for newborns has traditionally centered on offering soft, comfortable products. However, the sector is witnessing rapid changes with each season bringing in newer variations and trends.

Developed markets of Europe and North America are considered traditional leaders and account for a dominant share of the global market, as stated by the new market research report on Children's Wear. The European children's apparel market, despite recording a decline during recession has managed to sustain market momentum, mainly due to the replacement-driven characteristic of the segment. Consequently, clothing retailers, both high-end as well as value-driven have managed to expand their range of children's wear, thereby intensifying competition in the market. Asia-Pacific, spurred by rapidly burgeoning markets of India, China, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and others is poised to deliver the fastest growth rate of 5.3% over the analysis period.

Major players profiled in the report include Bealls Inc., Benetton Group S.p.A., Carter's Inc., Esprit Holdings Limited, Fruit of the Loom Inc., Gap Inc., Hanesbrands Inc., The Jones Group, Kellwood Company, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sears Holdings Corp., Target Corp., The Children's Place Retail Stores, The Warnaco Group Inc., and VF Corporation.

The research report titled "Children's Wear: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a strategic review of the industry, key market trends, recent product launches, strategic corporate initiatives, and profiles of key market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for the years 2009 through 2017, and 2003 to 2008 by the following geographic markets - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Key segments analyzed include Boys Wear; Girls Wear; and Infants & Toddlers Wear.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –
http://www.strategyr.com/Childrens_Wear_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Jack Russell Clothing Opens a New Store in York -- Mens Casual Clothing Now Available in York

Jack Russell Clothing, the British menswear brand announce the opening of a new store in the great city of York. They are to be found nestling within the bosom that is the famous Browns Department Store located in a prime site at the ground floor entrance to the menswear section. The store is open Mon-Sat 0900-1730 and Sundays 11.30-1730.

After the success of stores in Oakham in Rutland, Cirencester in the Cotswolds, Corbridge and Morpeth in Northumberland, Helmsley in North Yorkshire and Barcelona in Spain plus online sales through their website they have made the decision to open another store in one of the iconic retail establishments in York.
There was much happiness at the opening perhaps as a result of their own Jack Russell Jazz Ensemble featuring 10 members of the founding family and a free glass of the Oakham Grainstore Brewery's finest 1050 Ale.

For a look at their current collection you can visit our website or one of their stores mentioned above.
Adrian Potts, Chief Executive of Jack Russell Clothing said 'we have had a fantastic response in York, it's a wonderful city and Browns are a great retailer. Yorkshire people are famous for speaking their mind and I think they in particular appreciate the fact that all our clothing is made in the UK or Europe and offered at a reasonable price'. He went onto comment that 'York represents a step up for us and we are very grateful for the level of support we have received as a small British independent brand'.

About Jack Russell Clothing
After 5 generations of making clothes for other people, Jack Russell Clothing was established to create luxury clothing and women and mens casual clothing with quality and detail in mind and with the intention of producing everything in the UK or Europe. They position themselves as an antidote to the monotony of the high street. They are not afraid of bold colour and often use humour in their presentation. Their range has grown over the years and now includes everything from socks to polo shirts for men, wool overcoats t women's coats online o merino knitwear, oxford and mens casual shirts to smart chinos and everything in between.

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Sierra Trading Post Expands Kitchen, Dining and Patio Selection -- Adds New Brands

Sierra Trading Post, a brick and click e-tailer known for great deals, now offers shoppers more options to outfit their kitchen, dining, patio and more with brand-name furnishings at 35-70% savings every day. In addition, Sierra Trading Post has put more focus into stylizing its photography to provide "create the look" ideas for customers.

Prior to 2007, Sierra Trading Post carried a handful of bed and bath items on its website and in catalogs. In the fall of 2007, the Wyoming-based company ramped up its home and gift offering in response to increased demand for quality furnishings at a discounted price. It also premiered a full-color Home & Gift catalog title. Four years later, demand continues to rise, and Sierra Trading Post is meeting that demand by partnering with new furnishings brands and rounding out the offering in existing home categories.

"It's exciting to see our home and gift selection expanding. In the kitchen category, we don't just carry linens and a random gadget here and there; we now focus on a total package approach with the addition of cookware, dinnerware, flatware, cutlery and stemware. We are also trying to add small appliances to the mix," says Heather Jahnke, Buyer for Sierra Trading Post. "So whether a shopper is gearing up for their next camping trip or outfitting their home for a dinner party or a visit from the in-laws, they're going to find what they need here from the best brands in the business. That's what makes Sierra Trading Post special."

About Home & Gift: Sierra Trading Post produces and distributes five Home & Gift catalogs annually. Each title features top-brand product as well as holiday and seasonally focused choices. Shoppers of the Home & Gift title enjoy women's jackets exceptional values in luxury linens, premium cutlery and kitchen accessories, tasteful indoor and outdoor home décor, and gift ideas galore. Sign up to receive the Home & Gift catalog or view the latest eCatalog.

About Sierra Trading Post: Headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sierra Trading Post is a multichannel retailer known nationwide for offering "Great Deals. Great Brands." Sierra Trading Post purchases brand name overstocks, closeouts and 2nds, and offers customers 35-70% savings every day. Founded in 1986, Sierra Trading Post is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Throughout its history, the family-owned company has saved customers more than $3 billion on outdoor gear, shoes, men's clothing, women's clothing, accessories and home furnishings. A top 100 Internet retailer in sales per Internet Retailer Magazine, Sierra Trading Post operates four outlet stores in Boise, Idaho; Reno, Nev.; Cheyenne and Cody, Wyo.; with customer service call centers in Cheyenne and Cody.

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Bay Area Eyeglass Frames, Discount Eyeglasses USA an Online Business, Announces They are Offering Steep Discounts of 40 to 50 Percent

The Bay Area's eyeglasses online, Discount Eyeglasses USA is announcing they are offering discounts on many different eyeglasses. With the economy still reeling and health insurance policies covering less and less these days, it can be quite costly to purchase new eyeglass for oneself or the entire family. Tightening the purse strings is one thing, but skimping on eyeglasses is another. Older glasses that are ill-fitting contain scratches and an outdated prescription can be hazardous to one's health because of headaches from straining to see to be able to read, watch television, to drive and other activities. By purchasing eyeglasses online at Discount Eyeglasses USA, customers can receive a tremendous discount on what they would have paid if they bought eyeglasses at an eye doctor's office.

They stock eyeglass frames for men, women and children and have every variety, assortmen women's jackets t and color of frames that will appeal to everyone. Customers can choose from a full rim, half rim or rimless glasses. They may also choose from metal, plastic, titanium or bendable frames.

Many of the frames are 40 to 50 percent off, but some have an even higher markdown. For instance, a woman can obtain quality single vision lenses, a free case and cloth and polished lens edges for just $9.99. The regular retail price on these frames is $45.45.

Often times, first time customers of Discount Eyeglasses USA are filled with a bit of trepidation when purchasing eyeglasses online since they have always been accustomed to trying on frames before ordering them to make sure they feel right and look right, however should a customer not be happy with their purchase, they may return the glasses and receive a full refund.

"Return your glasses for any reason, no questions asked and we'll give you a 100 percent refund," said manager Dan Sadovsky of Discount Eyeglasses USA.
For more information and to choose a frame, visit them on the web at http://discounteyeglassesusa.com/ or call 888-548-6926.

About Discount Eyeglasses USA
Discount Eyeglasses USA was designed to provide customers with the prescription eyeglasses that they need when they need them. They present a collection of frames that are 100 percent guaranteed. From stylish to funky, customers will find an inexpensive pair of prescription glasses satisfying all visual needs.

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PlanetShoes.com Now Carrying Accessories from Baabaazuzu

PlanetShoes.com, a lifestyle retailer committed to helping people live healthier, more eco-friendly lives, is pleased to announce the addition of baabaazuzu to their unique assortment of women's women's jackets accessories. Baabaazuzu products are handcrafted in the USA from reclaimed wool and buttons. No two pieces of baabaazuzu are ever exactly alike, providing the wearer an inspired, original look.

"Baabaazuzu has a great eco story," said Phil Meynard, President of Planet, Inc. "Every week, they take 750 pounds of wool garments and textiles that were destined for a landfill and upcycle them into one-of-a-kind, felted wool accessories. Their pieces are both functional and fun; you can't help but want one!"

PlanetShoes.com currently carries a variety of products from baabaazuzu, including hats, mittens, scarves and headbands.

About Baabaazuzu
Baabaazuzu is an eco-fashion design house, handcrafting a unique line of clothing and accessories from upcycled vintage wool. The Zu crew works closely with Owner/Designer, Sue Burns to create one of kind wearables. Every piece is a true original. Just like the person who wears it. Learn more at http://www.baabaazuzu.com.

About PlanetShoes.com
PlanetShoes.com is an innovative lifestyle retailer committed to helping people live healthier, more eco-friendly lives. The first in the industry to offer a CarbonFree Plus shipping alternative, PlanetShoes.com specializes in products that blend function, style, comfort and value with eco-ethics. The company proudly offers a wide selection of shoes, bags, and other accessories from more than 160 brands. For more information, visit http://www.planetshoes.com.

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How To Get A Girlfriend as Hot as Kim Kardashian While On a Shoestring Budget; Author Jad T Jones Shows You How With His Newly Released Book

According to author Jad T Jones, most men fantasize about having a girlfriend as beautiful and sexy as Kim Kardashian, but at the same time men feel very insecure these days because they think they need money to impress women. With the recent recession hitting America, most men are on a very tight budget and can't afford to spend a lot of money on impressing the woman they desire. Dating expert Jad T Jones has done his part to ease those fears and insecurities by training men how to attract & date very beautiful women while still staying on a shoestring budget. Jones has just launched his free eBook for do-it-yourself attraction and dating. Users can get this free eBook now at http://how2getagirlfriend.org.

While the idea of being able to get a girlfriend as hot as Kim Kardashian sounds too good to be true, dating expert Jad T Jones assures his readers that he has already dated very beautiful women while staying on a shoe-string budget. The author explains to his readers that women aren't really attracted by money and looks; what they're truly searching for from a man is romance and adventure. Jad T Jones is preparing for the next 'sexual revolution'. There is even a website now that will explain how to get a girlfriend while staying on a shoestring budget. Dating expert Jad T Jones thinks every man should learn these techniques. He has made it his life's work to help men avoid rejection and learn how to attract & date the most beautiful women in the world.

"Beautiful women are not a luxury reserved for the rich," says Jones "With just a bit of planning, men can learn skills that will help them attract any woman without the need to spend lots of money." Since he feels so strongly about this, he has made available his tested '12-step-system' on how to get a girlfriend free for a limited time. To get this system, go to: http://how2getagirlfriend.org

This system doesn't explain how to impress women with hot cars, nice clothes and good looks. While money, sports cars and good looks may offer some initial advantage to some men, most of the time it still isn't enough to keep the beautiful woman interested for long. What sets apart a true seducer from an amateur is this:

A true seducer can get any woman he wants, regardless of his looks or his financial status

That's what sets Jones' system apart from other dating systems - it is a specific plan on how to get a girlfriend that isn't complicated; it does not require a man to change who he is or to spend a lot of money. Yet, once the '12-step-system' is fashion jackets learned and applied, men have quickly started experiencing a lot more success at dating & attracting beautiful women.

To learn more about how to get a girlfriend as hot as Kim Kardashian, go to Jad T Jones' website: http://how2getagirlfriend.org

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Leon Max Presents Spring 2012 Line at Winter Dinner and Dance Benefit for The Too Many Women Charity at Claridge's

High fashion and High Society come together for the Leon Max Winter Dinner and Dance to benefit the breast cancer charity, Too Many Women.

As the Holiday season kicked off last week, the cove fashion coats ted invitation to receive was for the Leon Max Winter Dinner and Dance at the Claridge's ballroom. The bright young things of UK society gathered in aid of the charity Too Many Women, an organization working in the fight against breast cancer. A vast winter woodland wall of scented roses and gardenia, a display inspired by the designer's gardens at his country house, Easton Neston, provided the dreamy backdrop for the runway debut of the Spring 2012 Leon Max Collection.

Led by the newly appointed face of the label Katia Elizarova, the designer's London muses including Amber LeBon, Daisy Lowe, Clara Paget and Suki Waterhouse, commanded the catwalk in a stunning series of dresses fit for every occasion. Flowing dresses fashioned from vibrantly hued silk chiffon and cream colored chiffon hand painted with vivid bouquets of water color florals, transformed the models into an ethereal troupe of garden fairies. Providing a subversive but no less glamorous contrast to the delicate chiffons were a group of black lace and silk dresses whose strategic use of transparent and opaque left just enough to the imagination.

"I wanted to show all my friends in London what I actually do," said Leon Max. And they were all there to watch; fashion was represented with designers Nicholas Kirkwood, Louise Gray, Lara Bohinc and Marios Schwab, the social crowd with Amanda Sheppard leading in her boyfriend, rocker Bryan Ferry's sons Otis and Tara, Dan MacMillan came with girlfriend Sasha Volkova, Rose Cholmondeley, Jerry Hall, Georgia May Jagger and Pixie Geldof.

Come finale time, the question on everyone's lips was "When does the shop open?" referring to the arrival of the Max Studio's first European store expected to open it's doors late December 2011 in Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill.

ABOUT: Too Many Women
Too Many Women is an incredible campaign that was put together by Harry Becher and Catriona Blampied, who shared the recent experience of having both their mother's diagnosed with breast cancer within a few months of each other. The outpouring of support they received has inspired them to make a difference in memory of Harry's mother Judith and as a thanks for the wonderful treatment received by Catriona's mother, Marilyn.

They intend to raise ?1million for Breakthrough Breast Cancer by creating an amazing network of men and women who will be putting on events large and small throughout the country until the campaign's end.

Visit Too Many Women at http://www.toomanywomen.co.uk for more information.

ABOUT : Max Studio
Max Studio is a global corporation producing leading-edge fashion design for modern women. Sold through Max Studio stores, boutiques, web and major department stores around the world, Max Studio offers top quality fabrics and innovative styles.

Founded in 1979 by designer Leon Max, Max Studio reflects the fashion standard of today's women. In order to provide clothing of unwavering calibre Max Studio pursues superior fabrics, yarns and leather goods globally. Max Studio focuses on head-turning shapes and silhouettes creating distinguished looks for every occasion. Signature boutiques, in-store instillations and website merchandise are replenished every two weeks, providing endless options for customers.

The well rounded philosophy of Max Studio permeates all aspects of our brand and business network. The Max Studio Network includes our ever-expanding web of retailers, manufacturers and distributors who share the Max Studio vision and a passionate dedication to quality.

Visit Max Studio at http://www.maxstudio.com for more information.

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Fitness Leader and Visionary Jennifer Nicole Lee is the "Mother" Who Birthed the Hottest Fitness Trend to Date, Coining Her Iconic Phrase "Strong is the New Skinny"

Jennifer Nicole Lee is the author of the now famous fitness catch phrase "Strong is the New Skinny." When she was the first to put this phrase on a t-shirt, the first to put on her "Jennifer Nicole Lee Fitness Model Diet Book" and the first to ever use in an interview.

When asked why she was motivated to create this saying, and to brand it into her existing JNL Worldwide, Inc merchandise, JNL stated "I wanted to parlay the instant message that being skinny doesn't equate being healthy or fit. I see the women's jackets skeletal chic trend in the modeling industry, and it alarmed me, as many young women suffer from low body self esteem. I too starved myself and was obsessive about my cardio, at once doing 2 hours a day, and eating under 1,000 calories. I got down to my lowest weight ever, but wasn't healthy and had little to no energy. Then I started my research and discovery of how to be really full of energy, stamina and have endurance, and the key was muscle toning exercises. Thus I created my trademark catch phrase of "strong is the new skinny', which then started a mad craze. I get emails from all around the world from women who can relate to my message."

Jennifer Nicole Lee is also the creator of the hottest fitness training methods to date, which is called JNL Fusion. She just wrapped up her successful JNL Fusion 2nd World Conference, which she hosts to an elite international clientele, who come in from every corner of the globe. She now has shifted her career from fitness competing, to helping real women who face real body issues achieve their fitness goals.

One woman in particular was touched by JNL's top coaching and training techniques.

Nissa Salas on the 2nd Annual JNL Fusion Master Certification Program:
"I absolutely loved the first JNL Fusion Master Certification Program from 2011 that I immediately signed up for the second one that was held in Miami in January 2012. I was exited to have lost 10 dress sizes post certification and I went from a size 18 to a size 4/6 and have kept those results for 8 months. During the recent certification event, I was delighted to see many of the graduates from the 2011 class and I met new women from many walks of life. I keep in touch with many of these individuals and have heard their positive responses as well. Many feel that it was a life changing and empowering experience that will affect them and their families. Jennifer Nicole Lee made each and every woman feel empowered and has started a fitness and self empowerment revolution that is being felt all over the world.

The JNL Fusion method and it's trainers are showing everyday people that mental and physical change is possible, accomplishable, and necessary for enhancing life results. I am so happy that I became part of the JNL Fusion family and that I am a walking and talking example of what happens when individuals believe in lasting results."

For more info, please visit http://www.JenniferNicoleLee.com and http://www.JNLClothing.com

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Bright Medical Promotes FSAs for Cost Savings on Incontinence Products

As a major provider of medical supplies, Bright Medical wants to educate the public about the advantages of using Flexible Spending Accounts for the purchase of incontinence products. Incontinence is a common problem for many adults, men and women alike. Bright Medical believes that FSAs offer a convenient way for incontinent adults to save money on the supplies they need to in order to live healthy and productive lives.

FSAs, offered through most employer-based health insurance programs by way of "cafeteria plans," make it possible for employees—and their elderly dependents—to pay for certain medical expenses not covered by insurance, using pre-tax dollars. These medical expenses include products like disposable adult diapers and adult cloth diapers. While not available through Medicare, FSAs are offered by most Medicare supplement providers and Medigap plans. Today, moreover, FSA debit cards make it easy to withdraw money from FSA accounts to pay for these medical supplies.

The drawback of an FSA is that it runs out at the end of the year, and that whatever the insured party has not used will disappear. Many people do not realize, however, that it's possible to pay for over-the-counter (OTC) medical items such as incontinence supplies with FSAs. This means that the "use it or lose it" provision can be easily side-stepped by stocking up on much-needed non-perishable medical supplies. This is especially fortuitous for those who use incontinence products on a daily basis.

Incontinence is a problem for many adults, not just the old and infirm. Many active men and women have this condition, and—thanks to a wide range of excellent products—they need not live in fear of leakage or embarrassing "accidents." Similarly, those who are elderly or frail can look to products like Medline's Molicare diapers or Molicare Super Plus briefs for their daily hygiene and comfort.

Urinary Incontinence (UI) is defined as the inability to control urination, or the accidental leakage of urine. Though it affects people of all ages and genders, women are twice as likely as men to develop this condition. There are four basic types of incontinence: 1) stress incontinence, which occurs during coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting heavy objects, 2) urge incontinence, which is characterized by a sudden urge to urinate while sleeping, drinking water, or listening to running water, 3) overflow incontinence, which occurs when the bladder, constantly full, overflows and leaks urine, and 4) functional incontinence, which results from disabilities that prevent a person from getting to a bathroom to urinate. Another variety, overactive bladder, is a condition in which the bladder squeezes at the wrong time.

At different ages, men and women have different risks for developing UI. In childhood, girls develop bladder control earlier than boys. However, as adults, women are far more likely than men to experience UI. This is due to several things: the anatomical structure of the female pelvic area, changes brought on by pregnancy and childbirth, and the hormonal changes of menopause. Recent studies have even suggested a possible link between caffeine, menopause, and incontinence.

For men, the prevalence of incontinence increases with age, but it is not an inevitable part of the aging process. UI can be caused, in men, by the enlargement of the prostate gland. This rarely occurs before age 40; but more than half of men in their sixties, and up to 90 percent of men in their seventies and eighties, experience some lower urinary tract symptoms.

For both men and women, anything that damages the nerves can cause urination problems. Diseases that affect the brain and nervous system, such as stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclero women's coats sis, or diabetes can cause bladder problems—as can spinal cord injury.

While urinary incontinence is widespread, there are a number of high quality incontinence supplies available today. Bright Medical carries a full range of these products, and offers top brands at discount prices. In conjunction with these value-conscious prices, Bright Medical urges its customers to maximize their savings by using FSAs.

One customer recently exclaimed, "I could kick myself for all the money I could have saved on taxes if I'd known about FSAs earlier! I'm so glad you told me!"

Bright Medical stores a massive collection of top quality medical supplies that are sold online to customers across the country. Most of the products are available at a discount. Popular categories include incontinence supplies, wound care products, wheelchairs, bathroom safety assists, enteral feeding, enema bags,exam table paper rolls,patient lifts, surgical supplies,exam gloves and blood pressure monitors.

E-commerce Startup Zaggora Increases Facebook Fans in 8 weeks to over 200,000

Startup brand Zaggora has recorded over 200,000 Facebook fans since launching in July 2011. The company makes Hotpants and other products that help them lose weight (2 jean sizes in 2 weeks) with thousands of women posting on their Facebook page every week about their weight loss results.

Since launching zaggora.com, the company has recorded over 2 million unique visits and has sold over 400,000 products to women in 110 countries around the world with their social presence driving sales. The company is a pioneer in social commerce, using Facebook and twitter to drive word of mouth recommendation, and sales to Zaggora.com

The Zaggora concept is focused on using a specially developed Celu-Lite fabric technology to increase the user's natural body temperature during exercise. In turn, the body starts working harder, resulting in increased metabolism and greater calorie burn, whilst reducing cellulite and boosting weight loss.

Zaggora launched its first product, Zaggora Hotpants, with huge success in July 2011, selling a pair every minute in their first 10 weeks of launching via Zaggora.com. Zaggora uses social proof on both Facebook and Twitter to prove that its clothing works, with many women posting every hour on its Facebook page about their weight loss and reduced cellulite results.

Recent studies by Brighton University Chelsea School of Sports Science revealed that Zaggora products increase weight loss by 4x during a 30 minute exercise session compared with women doing the same exercise in normal gym clothing. The studies also revealed that energy expenditure increased after exercise by 6%, as well as lifting the core body temperature by an average of 18%, resulting in an increased metabolic rate, thereby burning more calories and weight loss.

Following the success of the lower body products, Zaggora is soon to launch new products for women and men, targeting upper body areas that use similar technology to increase the effectiveness of exercise and weight loss. Zaggora will also introduce a body care range in the summer 2012.

Zaggora Founder Dessi Bell says 'We're overwhelmed with the response we've had from real women all over the world. Whilst it's great to have such a great sales rate so early in our business, we're more focused on the communication with our customers and brand advocates on Facebook and twitter. We're really focused on growing this over the next few months and it would be amazing if we could double the community size again!'

Zaggora products are available from http://www.zag women's jackets gora.com and prices start from ?44.99 ($70.00).

Heart to Heart Adoptions Publishes New Website

Heart to Heart Adoption Utah would like to announce the publishing of its new website. The new site features some exciting things like "Adoption Profiles." This page includes photographs and information about each family that is hoping to adopt a baby. Clicking on a photo brings up a separate page where you can locate additional information about the family. General information like where they live, occupations, hobbies and a personal note from the family to a potential birth mom are included.

The new web site added expanded areas regarding financial support that birth moms can expect to receive when working with Heart to Heart Adoptions. Birth moms are given lovely apartments in the Salt Lake City area along with utility bills, clothing, groceries and other miscellaneous expenses. Counseling sessions and social get-togethers are also an importa women's coats nt part of the birth mom's journey.

The new website was created by Adaptivity Pro, a Utah web design and Internet marketing company. According to Lorraine Morgan, co-owner at Adaptivity Pro, "We are so pleased to have worked with those at Heart to Heart Adoptions and everyone agrees that the website came out wonderfully. It's so upbeat and has many new features and a fresh, new look. Their work is truly a labor of love and we wish them continued success."

Heart to Heart Adoption Utah offers a number of excellent services for adoptive parents as well. They understand the difficulty that couples go through when trying to decide about adopting a baby. Often, it comes as a result of years of painful failures to create a biological child but these families find hope at Heart to Heart. Both birth moms and adoptive parents will find all the warm support they need before, during and after the adoption.

One of the key features of the new website design is a section called, "What our Birth Mothers Say." These are heartfelt letters from women who have worked with Heart to Heart in the past and many are beautiful expressions of love and gratitude from birth moms. Though they all agree that giving their baby up for adoption was hard, they appreciate the compassionate support they received from the counselors and all the staff at Heart to Heart Adoption.

The new website has a blog with helpful articles there about what it's really like to adopt a baby and what families can expect from the process. The Blog also shares personal stories from birth moms and adoptive families that are heartwarming and informative.

About Heart to Heart Adoptions
Heart to Heart is a 501 (3) ? non-profit adoption agency that works with perspective adoptive families and birth mothers throughout the United States. They provide homes for infants (and occasionally toddlers) regardless of race. They offer many services and help to both birth moms and adoptive families.

About Adaptivity Pro
Adaptivity Pro provides quality Salt Lake City web design and internet marketing. The SLC company offers SEO for websites and PPC ad campaigns that give you an excellent return on your investment.

Luxury and Fashion Basics Label ETSI Launches Ladies and Girls Urban Wear Range Online

Carefree day to evening wear with the right amount of elegance yet comfort is hard to find, and this is what led two friends, Julie and Emily to look at designing their own versatile range of quality basics for women and girls. As the idea began to gain traction, luxury easy brand ETSI was born.

With personal involvement in the design of all items, selection of high quality luxurious materials and luxurious stitching to offer uncompromising aesthetic, quality and attention to detail, Julie and Emily created an urban wear label that has already gained a loyal following. Boasting classic lines and a timeless look and feel, as well as great comfort and loose fit, the range has been embraced by busy mothers, professionals, as well as by pregnant women looking for a comfortable alternative to maternity wear.

The website launched officially this week at http://www.etsiwear.com and offers free worldwide delivery on orders over 200 euros. Arriving in beautifully packaged wrapped tissue paper with branded ETSI stickers and the fabulous ETSI branded brown bag, ETSI parcels are delivered by courier to the client's door and the online store. E-Gift vouchers will be available online shortly for personalised, special treats to loved ones with the click of a button.

ETSI urban looks are fast gaining popularity, with UK TV actress and worldwide celebrity Kym Marsh recently tweeting to her followers on Twitter to "check out the fab new range". With vibrant colours, the ETSI range offers one size loose fit garments for ladies, from heavenly maxi dresses, knee length slubs and easily styled basic pants, tops and accessories. The range for girls offers trendy accessories, dresses, pants and tops in similar colours and styles to those for ladies, all with an urban look and feel.

A very popular and unique feature of the ETSI brand is the on-trend matching outfits for mothers and daughters. There is nothing little girls enjoy more than dressing up, and ETSI simple fashion forward staples allow Little Miss ETSI to match mummy minus the fairies and elves, strengthening both the bond and coolness factor.

For the official launch of the label earlier this month, local high end designer store Rococo in Cyprus held an event heavily attended by socialites, models and ladies alon fashion jackets online g with their toddlers. The pavement in the shopping district of Limassol was transformed into a garden strewn with lemon trees to celebrate the arrival of ETSI. Lemonades as well as traditional Greek masticha shots were served well into the evening. The ETSI S/S12 range offers emerald greens, coral reds, basic blacks, greys and whites and items such as pom pom tunics, washed silk jumpsuits, elegant thigh slit silk maxi dresses as well as comfortable box dresses, tees and shorts.

To buy ETSI, or for further information please visit http://www.etsiwear.com.

About ETSI
ETSI is a luxury fashion basics label, also known as Everything Simple. ETSI encapsulates a timeless aesthetic of loose comfortwear and high quality basics for women and girls. ETSI clothing is suitable for day and evening and is available in one-size pull on items as well as mother and daughter matching outfits.

The ETSI range of ladies casual wear is available online at http://www.etsiwear.com with worldwide delivery which is free for orders over 200 Euro. Payment is accepted with all major credit cards and via PayPal.

For further information and to view the full range in our online store please visit http://www.etsiwear.com. Contact ETSI by telephone + 357 25 371010 or email us on ask(at)etsiwear(dot)com.

Bohme Boutique To Be Named in the Inc. 500

Vivien and Fernanda Bohme, two sisters from Rio de Janeiro, first opened a temporary Bohme Boutique in Fashion Place Mall for the holidays in 2007. They were aiming to sell clothing around the idea of "sexy modesty" aimed at Mormon women. "When we opened our shop, everybody but Mormons came, a Playboy bunny came, all sorts of dancers," Vivien Bohme said. "Of course, LDS people would come, but it wasn't enough." They had the sexy part down, but the rest of the concept wasn't working. That's when the Bohme sisters noticed when they women's coats displayed denim, "it would fly out of the store," so they adjusted their strategy to focus on sexy modest denims and tees. Today, Bohme Boutique has over 16 physical locations mainly focused in the Mid West regions, with heavy focus in Utah.

With plans to have 40 stores open nationwide by 2014, Vivien and Fernanda Bohme plan to stay on the Inc. 500 list, and continue proving that Women Owned Businesses are a huge part of America's economy.

Baby Riddle Offers an Alternative Solution to Neutral Baby Clothes for Pregnant Women Who are Keeping the Baby’s Gender a Surprise

Many expectant parents are returning to the tradition of waiting to find out the sex of their baby. Celebrities like Melissa Joan Hart, Chris Hemsworth, and Gisele have decided to go back to tradition and be surprised with their baby's gender at delivery. Baby Riddle offers a solution to keep the baby's gender a surprise and avoid neutral baby clothes.

Being prepared is one of the reasons parents choose to find out the gender of their baby during pregnancy. Baby Riddle has come up with a solution to give parents the opportunity to keep the gender a surprise and avoid purchasing the hum-drum, neutral colored clothing.

Their process is quite simple and makes the surprise even better for the expectant parents knowing that a box of boy or girl clothes will show up at their due date. The consumer prints out an authorization form from the website http://babyriddle.com and takes it to the ultrasound technician. The healthcare provider marks the gender on the form and slips it in an envelope that is sent to Baby Riddle. Then the mom-to-be, or a family member, orders a package of boy or girl clothes from the company.

Baby Riddle then packages the box with all the desired newborn clothing that is gender specific to the expecting parent's ultra sound results, boy or girl. The gift box is shipped three weeks prior to the due date. When the baby is born and the gender is revealed, the mom opens up the gift box to find all her baby's essentials.

Amanda Malyurek, a Baby Riddle customer says, "When my husband and I decided to not find out the gender of our baby I knew a lot of greens and yellows were in our immediate forecast. "Baby Riddle" allowed for me to enjoy the excitement of not finding out the gender without the stress of having to worry about getting appropriate clothing immediately after birth. Knowing that cute, unique, high quality, gender specific clothing would arrive for my baby to show off in after delivery made the anticipation and excitement that much better!"

The company was founded to keep the tradition and excitement of keeping the baby's sex a surprise and have colorful gender-specific clothes too.

About Baby Riddle:

Baby Riddle was founded by a registered nurse and an entrepreneur. The nationwide online company is based in the United States. The company carries extremely cute baby clothes and also has a great service for women who are keeping their baby's gender a surprise. Baby Riddle created a solution to keep the baby's gender a surprise: Have an unbiased third party send the gender-specific clothes right at the baby's due date.

Find out more b women's coats y visiting Baby Riddle:

Phone: 866.927.2524 | http://babyriddle.com | Facebook http://www.facebook.com | Amazon Storefront: http://www.amazon.com/shops/babyriddle

Hippie-Inspired Clothing Boutique Announces New Promotions to Help Promote Nepal and Thailand Communities and to Help Customers Save

Jayli, the online wholesale and retail hippie-bohemian boutique has announced new free savings promotions to help customers save on their unique clothing items. The company, which prides itself of offering women authentic hippie-bohemian clothing as well as bohemian inspired clothing designs has announced a number of new promotions aimed specifically at their customers.

With the new promotions customers will get free shipping on orders of $75 and can enjoy a new quick and easy return policy. The company is also announcing new social media inspired offers that will help customers save 15% on their orders with the company's new weekly steal coupon. In addition to these offers the company has announced they will be giving customers 15% off on their return visit. The company, which operates off of selling consciously made and fairly traded clothing, is looking to build off of their current company mindset and offer these deals so that more shoppers will partake in buying fair trade clothing items that benefit developing countries.

Jayli offers both wholesale and retail hippie inspired clothing including the official Grateful Dead clothing line. The company's goals are to directly support artisans, crafts, and people in Nepal and Thailand through the sale of their clothes. They hope that with these new promotions more customers will get the incentive they are looking for to make these smart clothing purchases that will benefit developing countries. The new offers, as well as information on the communities that the clothing company supports can be found online through the company's website.

For more information on the Jayil clothing boutique and o women's jackets online n the company's mission visit them online at http://www.jayli.com/.

Premier New Orleans Plastic Surgeon Prepares for Conference

Michele Cooper, M.D., a plastic surgery specialist serving the New Orleans area, is a great example of a plastic surgeon who combines state-of-the-art technology with dedication and compassion for the men and women who come to her practice. This is evidenced by her upcoming participation in Plastic Surgery The Meeting, her recent addition of the VECTRA? 3-D imaging system to her practice, and her sponsorship of BRA Day USA.

Plastic Surgery The Meeting is a conference that brings medical manufacturers together with physicians and aesthetic specialists from around the world. At the conference, professionals will have the opportunity to see the latest technology available for both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic enhancements. Dr. Cooper said she is looking forward to the event, which takes place Oct 26–30 in New Orleans.

"It's a thrill to have such a world-class event right here in our own backyard," Dr. Cooper says. "As someone who really strives to offer the best in aesthetic technology for my patients, I can't wait to see the exciting innovations and to hear from pioneers in our field. It's an opportunity t women's jackets o connect with not only New Orleans plastic surgeons but also my colleagues from around the world."

Earlier this year, Dr. Cooper began offering VECTRA 3-D imaging to aid in the cosmetic surgery planning process. Using digital photography and 3-D images, the VECTRA system allows women interested in breast augmentation in New Orleans to "virtually try on" a variety of breast sizes and shapes prior to surgery, Dr. Cooper says.

"You take a new car for a test drive before you buy it. You try on new clothes before you take them to the register. You even sample flavors at the yogurt shop before you fill up your cup," she says. "I think women should be able to preview the results of something as important as breast augmentation."

Another example of Dr. Cooper's commitment to patients is her sponsorship of National Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or BRA Day USA, which is Oct. 17. Dr. Cooper and her husband were featured in the October issue of Sophisticated Woman, a Louisiana lifestyle publication, for their efforts to bring awareness to options for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.

Dr. Cooper's husband, Dr. Scott K. Sullivan, is a co-founder of The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery (http://www.breastcenter.com), which is a national sponsor of BRA Day. Dr. Cooper is a local sponsor.

"Many oncologists and general surgeons are primarily focused on treating the cancer," notes Dr. Cooper. "They don't perform breast reconstruction, so they don't always pass on information about reconstruction to patients. The goal of BRA Day is to encourage better awareness and communication of reconstructive options to cancer patients.

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Dr. Michele Cooper (http://www.michelecoopermd.com) is a board-certified New Orleans plastic surgeon performing cosmetic plastic surgery procedures ranging from breast enlargement and liposuction to face lifts and non-invasive treatments for the body and skin. After earning her medical degree from University of Maryland Medical School, Dr. Cooper completed residencies in general and plastic surgery as well as a fellowship in pediatric craniofacial surgery. She has received numerous awards for her work and currently serves a full range of patients from her New Orleans-area plastic surgery office.

Entrepreneur Label Recently Launched Their Kickstarter Campaign to Motivate and Inspire Individuals to Become Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneur Label project by Oswald Anthony Harris, a New Jersey based clothing company launched Entrepreneur Label on Kickstarter with a funding goal of 20,000 to fund its very first spring collection for this upcoming spring of 2013 and defray early production cost.

Infused with symbolic images, Entrepreneur Label is a clothing line designed to encourage individuals to become entrepreneurs. Currently on located on their premium snaps are phrases such as "Ambition>" & "Dreams>". Entrepreneur Label uses these symbols to stress the qualities of Ambition and following your dreams. Entrepreneur Label believes clothing can become a tool used to tap into the mind of persevering business men or women. Much stronger than the materials of their clothing is the message embedded in the product itself. Entrepreneur Label sells each product as a symbol of "Ambition>" or "Dreams>". Along with their inspirational clothing, the label hosts a speaking series to educate individuals on the intensive process of Entrepreneurship.

The idea of Entrepreneur Label was conceptualized in Northern, New Jersey by Anthony Harris. To fund the production of the label they turned to Kickstarter, a crowd funding website. Backers on Kickstarter receive pre-produced products from the upcoming spring line. Entrepreneur Label has no intentions on receiving all the credit for these inspirational women's jackets designs, their offering co-designer and co-founder recognition for substantial pledges. Entrepreneur Label intends to reach a funding goal of 20,000 before New Year's Eve of 2012.

"We take our business so seriously, in our current environment not too many people care about owning their own business, or working for themselves. Too many individuals feel comfortable with the norm and we intend to change that with our apparel. Ambition, Dreams, and fear of poverty are some of the main ingredients that create the world's most powerful business owners. Once we reach our Kickstarter goal we will shine the light on those individuals who create the future rather than those who wait for it." says Anthony Harris (Founder).

Entrepreneur Label anticipates the end of the year to fulfill a mission that has been ignored for quite some time now by the fashion industry by inspiring individuals with fashionable symbolism.

Entrepreneur Label- a clothing line designed to inspire, motivate, and encourage individuals to become entrepreneurs. We correlate our clothing essence around the idea of perseverance and achieving against the odds of everyday life.

Wrought Iron Wall Decor - Renewable Sustainable Resource

Wrought iron wall decor has been used for thousands of years and it will continue through generations ahead mainly for its beauty and longevity. This metal is a renewable and sustainable resource. It may be repeatedly recycled and has benefits from reworking. Scrap from wrought iron can be gathered, reheated and forged again into a solid mass. This produces an iron of a higher quality. Wrought means any metal which is hammered, twisted or bent into a shape.

Decorating with wrought iron decor has become a trend . It adds the touch of being able to bring nature to ones surroundings. The beauty of placing wrought iron pieces is that it can fit women's jackets online well in any room of the house. It is available in various sizes small or large and comes in various shapes such as round, rectangular, square, oval and abstract designs that have intricate scrolls, swirls and leaves.

Wrought iron also blends well with most decors primarily because of its neutral color. The colors are usually shades of brown or black. However you can alter wrought iron to compliment your room's decor by adding a coat of paint. You may also find pieces that are in distressed white and verdigris finishes which are unique and add a different dimension to your decor.

Wrought iron wall products reflect a fine blend of traditional designs and contemporary styles. It has brought a revolution to our homes in the form of home decor products. The list of wrought iron products is never ending. You just think of a product and you will find it made of wrought iron.

The prices of the wrought iron products are within reach of every pocket. The price is decided on three main factors. The complexity of the design, the type of welding carried out and the quality of the wrought iron used. The quality of the wrought iron depends on the amount of slag fibers present in the metal.

Walls can talk and they say a lot. Wall decor should be hung so that the center of the piece is at eye level for the average size person. Relate your wall decor size to the wall size. Choose smaller pieces for narrow walls and larger works for big wall spaces. A single large piece makes a statement. It brings focus and helps avoid a cluttered look.

Tall wall plaques or groupings should be hung in a vertical line. This will add to the feeling of height in the room. Hanging long pieces in a horizontal line tends to give a calming effect and the illusion of width to a narrow room. You should look for pieces that inspire you and use their themes and colors as the foundation for other room elements.

Wrought iron wall hangings can take on a completely new look depending on where they are hung. They go well with many decorating themes and styles. Best of all they will never go out of style and they can become family heirlooms and be passed down from generation to generation.

Here are a few ideas on where some wrought iron pieces would look great in your home.

Metal art work is the most popular and a great idea for large bare walls since many pieces are on the larger scale and they make a great accessory for contemporary or casual designs. For inspirational pieces in bedrooms or small wall areas try wrought iron plaques and signs. The hallmark of wrought iron plaques is that they display an inspiring word or phrase in an artistic fashion.

Wall scrolls combine the look of wrought iron in a beautiful painting. The wrought iron design around the edges of a painting gives a finished look. The best place to display the wall scroll is in the entryway of your home for a stunning first impression.

For expansive walls with high ceilings or to fill spaces above and around wall tapestries and mirrors use wall candle holders or sconces. These will highlight the areas best and give your room the feel of sophistication and beauty.

For something truly unique and unexpected mount a grouping of pressed wrought iron squares over the fire place and watch the reaction from others. The solution is to make your home uniquely yours with a wonderful assortment of wrought iron wall decor.

In my master bath I have a wrought iron towel basket that I have mounted to the wall. It is hand crafted with a black powder coated finish. Every time I step out of the shower and grab a towel it gives me the feel of being in a luxurious hotel.

For my guest bathroom I purchase a wrought iron wall shelf that I have placed essential items amongst the knick knacks. It brings the necessities out in the open for my guests with an elegant look and feel to the room.

In my bedroom and guest rooms I have placed wall candle holders on almost every wall. It compliments the rooms with a dramatic touch and feel of romance. It embellishes the room's comfort while creating a warm ambience of grace and style.

Scattered around my entire house are wrought iron decorative wall hooks. These provide a quick home accessory that adds function with style. I use these hooks to hang kitchen towels, pot holders, keys, bath robes, small kitchen and gardening tools and other small hangable objects.

Curtain, drapery and tapestry decorative wrought iron rods are the perfect finishing touch for your window treatments and art work. They usually require simple assembly but make a striking statement to what they adorn. Make certain you place wall lighting effectively to enhance these features.

We are all in search of that perfect piece or entire room that screams out with our personality. With the vast variety of wrought iron wall decor available today it can't get much easier to achieve. You too will have that regal, distinguished and sophisticated look you long for. All you need to do now is start shopping.

Learn How To Clean Wood Decks

Wood is the most popular choice material for decks. Not only is wood gorgeous, it is also strong, durable, and easy to work with. Wood is vulnerable, however, to moisture damage and should be checked frequently. Deck boards that are split, splintered, cracked, or have raised nails may point to a potential problem with moisture saturation.

Moreover, wood is an absorbent substance, not unlike skin; wood pores can develop clogged and deteriorated conditions. The best way to prevent troubles with your wooden deck is to have it sealed and maintained. Now, let's discuss some different types of woods that are commonly used for decks.

Cedar: The wood from this hefty, coniferous evergreen tree is a trendy favorite for decks. It not only looks beautiful and has a wonderful aroma, it is also enormously durable. The feel of cedar is soft, and the grain of cedar is elaborate and stunning. Cedar produces natural tannins that are said to be naturally defiant to insects.

However, these tannins can spot, especially after it rains, and this carries on until the wood becomes fully acclimatized (three years or so). After a wood deck cleaning the cedar should be sealed. Sealer colors that work predominantly well with cedar are the likely redwood or cedar tinted. These deck sealers allow the natural grain of the cedar to show through, while still protecting the wood through a shielding pigment.

Redwood: Used commonly in timber construction, redwood is (as the name advocates) a reddish colored wood. Besides the color, redwood is very similar to cedar, and is a stylish choice for wooden deck construction.

Pressure Treated Pine: This long-needled tree also has wood that is very common in the building of decks. Pine varies from extremely soft wood, as with the white pine, to very rigid wood, as in the long leaf pine. The term "pressure treated" refers to wood that has been chemically treated to repeal insects and rot. Cedar and redwood are never treated due to their nature, it isn't necessary. The downsides to using pressure treated wood are rapid staining, splitting problems, and inconsistent look due to women's coats online the many chemicals that are in the wood.

As with all woods, it is always a good idea to have your pressure treated deck cleaned and sealed so that these natural problems can be evaded. It's best to hire a company that specializes in pressure washing decks and wood deck restoration. Depending on personal liking, pine works well with any color deck sealer. As with cedar or redwood, there are natural colors that can heighten the natural grain and color of the wood. Advantages of using pine are its versatility, affordability (compared to cedar or redwood) and its dependability.

Wooden decks can be subjected to very severe exposure, plus abrasion and extreme friction from foot traffic. The horizontal surfaces, such as the floor and top hand rails, receive abundant amounts of sunlight and moisture. Continuous swelling and shrinking of the wood severely breaks down any continuous film coating, resulting in cracking, flaking, and peeling.

These deck coatings or sealers are not recommended for these surfaces. Deep penetrating oil based deck sealers are recommended coatings. They require frequent refinishing, but it is an easier task than the scraping and sanding needed to prepare paints, solid stains, and waterborne sealer for refinishing. Latex sealers or paints are to be avoided where water can collect on flat surfaces. Silicone enhanced sealer products should also be avoided.

Coatings fall into one of two categories. Film forming coatings are primers, paints, heavy bodied and solid color sealers which form coat or film over the surface. Penetrating stains, the second category, dive deep into the wood past the surface resulting in very little surface film. This type of penetrating sealer is not prone to cracking, peeling, or flaking like the film forming type.

Oil based penetrating deck sealers to an excellent job of locking out moisture and protecting against harmful UV rays. These types of sealers are normally semi-transparent but can still have a tone or tint added to them in a variety of colors. Therefore, your deck can have a particular color or tone to it, but yet the beauty of the wood grain will still show through. A rule of thumb is the darker the tone of deck sealer, the more sun protection it provides.

Tips For Selling Your Home

Whatever the housing market is doing, there are a number of tips that will always help your house appeal to potential buyers. These are ways to make your home appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers.

First impressions

Your house needs to look great from the very first impression; kerb appeal is critical! Make the front of your house look as good as it can. Plant flowers, trim bushes, weed, pick up leaves, repaint your front door, clean or replace house numbers, park your old car somewhere else.

The front of your house is a good place to spend a little extra time and money. If it looks good, it may even attract passersby.

De-Clutter

Potential buyers need to imagine themselves living in your house. You need to show a blank canvas, in which they can picture their own belongings. Estate agents can tell you stories of potential buyers rejecting a house because they didn't like the DVD collection! Buying a home is an emotional decision; you want potential buyers to make an emotional connection with your home by being able to "see" themselves in it.

Put away everything you don't use on a daily basis. Pack up ornaments, photos and posters in kids' bedrooms. Large pieces of furniture should go into storage; this will make rooms feel much bigger. In the hallway, clear away coats and shoes. In the bathroom, hide all your toiletries. In the kitchen, clear the worktops of appliances, jars and tins and replace any ragged tea towels or grubby bins.

Watch out for over-stuffed wardrobes - yes, people do look in them to check the amount of storage space - so cl women's jackets ear them out.

Clean, clean, clean

Your home must sparkle and smell clean! Getting professional cleaners in can be money well-spent. Have the carpets, curtains, sofa covers and oven cleaned. Make sure your windows are clean inside and out. Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms, which need to be inviting and hygienic. Buy a new toilet seat and some fresh white towels. Clean grubby fingerprints from light switches and doors. Make mirrors sparkle. Add a strategically placed plant or two, or some fresh flowers.

Fix it

Go around the house room by room and make a checklist of all those little jobs which need doing. Fix dripping taps, repair peeling wallpaper, touch up paint chips. If you can't stretch to re-tiling in the bathroom, re-grouting should bring it up like new. A couple of new kitchen doors can really smarten up a tired-looking kitchen.

Leaving these little jobs undone will give the wrong message to potential buyers - that you haven't looked after your house.

Freshen Up

A fresh coat of neutral paint, new tiling or lino, and will transform rooms. Neutral colours may be a little boring to live with, but buyers really do find it easier to imagine themselves living a home where they can't object to your colour scheme; they find it easier to imagine brightening it up, than toning it down!

You can add some character back with a few bright accessories. A new shower curtain in the bathroom, some new cushions in the sitting room, some bright bedlinen on the beds - all these can add a little spark, without detracting from the feeling of light and space.

If you have too many different floor coverings, it can make any area seem smaller. If you can't stretch to replacing all your flooring, close the doors on the other rooms until showing each room in turn.

Pets

Leave pets with a neighbour, and thoroughly clean up any cat hair in particular, as many people are allergic to animal hair. Your beloved pooch may make viewers nervous, or leave a distinctive aroma which won't appeal to the buyers.

The best side

Most properties have good and bad points to them. Don't point out the bad side, or even comment on it. Remember, buyers will only buy what they perceive your house to be worth. If your house is presented at its best, then people will want to live there.

Interior Design Fashion For Walls

When it comes to wall coating, there is an abundance of choices to be had. Interior design has seen an upsurge in popularity over recent years and the home has now become a place to show off your taste and skills in this new area of fashion.

The wall coating you choose will come and go into fashion more often than the choice between big knickers or thongs, bootcuts or skinny jeans. Once you get that hugely patterned, black flock wallpaper up the trend will be for neutral emulsion before the paste has had chance to dry.

As a wall coating, wallpaper has had a long and varied history. From the intricate designs of Victorian patterns through seventies flock that has recently seen a revival, there has also been delicate pastels in stripes, flowers and sometimes a mix of both.

Embossed wallpapers were quite trendy for a while and are still available. They do the job of covering over dodgy cracked plaster and hiding all manner of imperfections. This is then painted to your own preference but I've never seen an embossed paper that didn't cast shadows on itself thus dulling an colour you may add to it.

Emulsion as a wall coating has also enjoyed periods of popularity. Different finishes have been experimented with from eggshell that was hot news for families as it made surfaces washable, through to matt and now one that gives the appearance of a wall coating of dusted chalk. This fashion harks back to Victorian times and many people strive for that authentic look.

One of the best reasons people like to paint their walls with emulsion is the vast possibilities when it comes to colour. Self expression knows no bounds n women's coats ow that we are able to take any object down to the nearest DIY centre and get the colour matched up to put on our walls. Of course, this doesn't guarantee good taste in wall coating but it does allow for individuality.

One of the worst decorating faux pas I have ever seen is that dreadful quick fix that was hailed as a success by the one hour decorating shows on TV. You know the ones, where everything is slapped over with a hideous coloured emulsion and what can't be ripped out is covered with MDF? These were the shows responsible for making us paint over wallpaper. Unless it's lining paper, don't do it. It gives the effect of - well, of painted over wallpaper! The worst wall coating you could possibly have.

And who could forget the dreaded eighties penchant for Artexed walls. What a nightmare! Everybody was slapping Artex on their walls leaving you with a wall coating that had the ability to remove several layers of skin every time you passed by. Of course, this could then be painted with all manner of emulsions. This never helped make it look any better but it made you feel like the job was complete.

The nineties were spent with all different methods of removing Artex being touted through interior design magazines. This is lethal stuff and it seems the best idea is to skim over it with more plaster. Ok, so it takes several inches off the overall size of your room but it makes it look about a foot bigger so you can't lose really.

Of course, wall coatings on the outside of the house are also subject to trends. Rendering, bare brick, painted brick, treated with anti burglar paint, all sorts have been available over the years. I once had neighbours that all looked like in-breds and the multitude of children that lived in that house were a nightmare. They would hang over the fence on a Sunday afternoon and see how far they could spit - and that was just the girls! I painted the top of my fence with non-drying paint and that gave me hours of fun because they didn't know where it was coming from and kept coming back for more!

And who could consider any wall coatings without remembering the dreaded pebbledash or cladding? To coat you house in this is just a sellers nightmare today. It is assumed it is covering up all sorts of damage and decay and never, ever looked nice.

Of course, there are all manner of wall coatings on the market today that claim to do all manner of things for your house. But no doubt this will be a passing phase too.

Special Tips to Get The Right Size Biker Leather Clothing

Get it right the first time you will surely be disappointed if your beautiful leathers arrive and they don't fit correctly. Online is a great place to buy leathers but you want to be sure to get your size right. Making a mistake here may mean sending it back and that means extra costs.

Many biker leather sites have sizing charts and you will use these measurement procedures and the sizing chart to determine your final size.

First: how to measure for the correct size For women Measure around the fullest part of bust under arms with arms relaxed down at sides. For men Chest:Measure around chest just under arms across shoulder blades with arms relaxed down at sides.For Coat/Length: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder down.
Height: Measure from top of head down standing barefoot on a hard flat surface with normal posture.
Hips: Measure around fullest part of body at the top of legs with feet together.
Inseam: Measure from inside crotch seam to the hem of pants that fit you well.
Waist: Measure around natural waistline, which appears as crease when bending to one side.
Neck: Measure around fullest part of neck.
Sleeve: Measure from center back of neck, over point of shoulder, and down outside of arm past elbow to wrist with arm relaxed.

LEATHER JACKETS and VESTS Leather jackets have number sizes that correspond to chest inches. For example, a size 46 jackets would measure 46 inches. It is best to measure your chest while wearing a shirt and then to order the next size higher in a leather jacket or vest. For example, if your chest measures 45-46 inches, then order a Size 48.

To measure, use a standard tape measure and wrap the tape measure around your back, just under your armpits and then loosely across your chest. If your waist size exceeds your chest size, then use your waist measurement and go up one size. You can also supply us with your measurements at the time of the order.

You want to choose a jacket that is big enough for your actual chest measurement. And you want to make sure the size will be big enough for your belly (if you have one). The max belly for any size jacket is approximately 6" less than the jacket size (example: max belly for a 46 is a 40" belly).

Size charts for chaps are listed in most sizing charts. The most important measurement for chaps is the thigh. Using a standard tape measure, measure around the thickest part of your thigh while wearing jeans or pants. Do not order a pair of chaps that are less than your thigh measurement. Each pair of chaps can be adjusted down should your waist size be less than what is listed in the size chart.

If they are going to be worn for cold weather riding put on all of your under garments and then take your measurements.

Helmet size charts are listed women's jackets with the description for each helmet. To measure your head, use a standard tape measure and wrap the tape measure around the back of your head, just above the ears and then across the forehead. If your head size is between two sizes, order the smaller size, as it is better if the helmet fits tighter than too loose.

Please take into account the clothing you will be wearing underneath your jacket or vest when selecting your size. Your shirt size will not necessarily be your jacket or vest size.

In order to provide maximum protection while riding, you should purchase leathers that are designed for your riding style and that fit comfortably and properly.

Please take into account the clothing you will be wearing underneath your vest when selecting your size. Your shirt size will not necessarily be your vest size.

If you have any doubts be sure and send an email describing any questions you may have.