Coleen Rooney Launches Littlewoods Nice Boots Campaign

Littlewoods.com, the online and home shopping retailer, is delighted to announce a new television advertising campaign featuring leading women's fashion icon and face of Littlewoods, Coleen Rooney.

'Nice Boots Camp' campaign launches on the 1St September and runs for six weeks. Created by Leo Burnett and featuring Nancy Sinatra's, 'These Boots Are Made for Walking,' the advert was filmed on location at Bentley Priory, Herts using over 35 extras.

The 60" and 40" TV adverts show Coleen and her band of drill sergeants putting some new recruits through their fashion paces at the Littlewoods' Nice Boots Camp. We see the girls being measured up for dresses, polishing high-heels in the barracks, practising how to "change arms" with handbags, taking on the assault course and learning to march in time. The ad finishes with the standard passing out parade and the girls all looking fabulously fashionable thanks to Littlewoods' stylish products and Coleen's style advice and guidance.

Viewers are encouraged to "Enrol in Nice Boots Camp" and are directed to the Littlewoods website where there will be competitions, music downloads and fashion advice from Coleen.

Coleen is a natural choice for the Littlewoods brand, with a well-documented passion for style: "This is my first TV ad for Littlewoods and I really enjoyed making it. I loved the way that the ad features such a wide variety of real women and shows some of my favourite pieces from the Littlewoods collection." says Coleen.

Shop Direct Group's Retail Director, Gareth Jones says: "We are delighted with the 'Nice Boots' campaign and Coleen has proved to be an inspirational style ambassador for Littlewoods. We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration in the future"

The TV campaign will be supported by Nice Boots Camp digital display banners and a press campaign.

Credits
Creative Director Jim Bolton
Director Guy Manwaring
Copywriter Jon Fox
Art director Rik Brown
Planner (creative agency) Adrian Hinds & Kit Patrick
Media agency Carat
Planner (media agency) Joe Molony
Production company Sonny
View the advert on YouTube.com: Nice Boots Camp featuring Coleen Rooney

For enquiries please call Ann Bryon/ Gill Hart/Cara Newton at Shop Direct Group, 0844 292 4799.

Notes to editors:

•     Shop Direct Group is the UK's largest home and online shopping retailer with sales of circa ?1.7 billion
•     The Group has 5 million active customers across the business
•     Shop Direct employs around 9,000 people
•     Brands include Littlewoods, VERY.co.uk, Woolworths.co.uk, Littlewoods Ireland, Littlewoods Europe, Additions, Great Universal, Choice, Kays, Empire Stores and Marshall Ward
•     We are the largest full price branded men's & women's clothing and footwear retailer in the UK
•     We are the 2nd largest online clothing retailer in the UK
•     We are the 4th largest furniture retailer in the UK
•     We are the 4th largest sportswear retailer in the UK
•     We are the 5th largest televisions & electrical retailer in the UK
•     Shop online at littlewoods.com, very.co.uk or woolworths.co.uk
•     Shop Direct Group Financial Services offers customers a wide range of credit, insurance and warranty products

About Leo Burnett: leoburnett.co.uk
The Leo Burnett Group is an all-under-one-roof advertising agency that seeks to effect change – in behaviour and in the fortunes of brands – through acts of imaginative populism. Leo Burnett Group, comprising the Leo Burnett (Advertising) and brand activation partners, Arc (shopper/retail marketing), Lime (experiential) and LeoSports (sponsorship activation) provides one of the most innovati fashion coats online ve multi-platform cultures and structures found in any contemporary Creative Agency.

Leo Burnett is part of the Publicis Groupe (publicisgroupe.com), the world's third-largest marketing communications company.

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Littlewoods Europe Announces Top 10 Toys Prediction for Xmas 2010

Littlewoods Europe has revealed the top toys on every child's wish list to Santa this year in an effort to help give parents a head start with their shopping this Christmas.

Among the Christmas gift ideas (http://www.littlewoodseurope.com/christmas/en/christmas.page ) which Littlewoods expects to be the most sought-after this year are hi-tech gadgets such as robotic hamsters and video cameras, along with some of the more traditional ones like dolls houses which also make an appearance.

Character toys are a huge trend in the 2010 Christmas gift ideas list, with the success of Toy Story 3 expected to see Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear top the list as the most likely toy to be flying off the shelves this Christmas time.

Next on the Christmas toys (http://blog.littlewoodseurope.com/top-ten-toys-for-christmas/ ) list are the Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters which have already proved hugely popular. With their fur styled into a Mohican, along with crazy moves and unique noises, they are just as entertaining as the real rodents but require far less care. With the addition of the latest Rock Star characters they look set to continue the trend.

Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Ultramatrix, which gives kids the chance to enter the world of extra terrestrials through various lights and sounds, is next on the list, quickly followed by the ever present Lego, with the Lego city (http://www.littlewoodseurope.com/lego-city/e/promo/14700006.end ) fire truck and station.

Another traditional favourite which appears this Christmas are the Ladybird dolls sets, which actually appear twice in the top ten with the Ladybird wooden dolls house and the Ladybird 7 in 1 doll set.

More modern toys are also represented though with the electronic learning Vtech toys (http://www.littlewoodseurope.com/vtech ) and there is even something from outside of time altogether with the Dr Who sonic screwdriver likely to be in big demand.

With the official Toy Retailers Association predictions set to be announced at the end of October, Littlewoods hopes that their own predictions will help savvy shoppers to make an early start on their shopping so that they can get ahead of the rush and avoid dis women's jackets appointment on the big day.

The full top ten list in descending order is: the Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear, Zhu Zhu hamsters, Ben 10 ultramatrix, Lego City fire truck, Baby Annabel, Vtech Kidzoom, the Dr Who sonic screwdriver, the Ladybird wooden dolls house, the Henry cleaning trolley and the Ladybird 7 in 1 doll set.

About Littlewoods Europe (http://www.littlewoodseurope.com/ )
Littlewoodseurope.com is part of Shop Direct Group who is the UK's largest online and home shopping retailer with sales of circa ?1.7 billion. The Group has 5m active customers and offers 1000's of big brands across a range of categories including women's clothing, men's clothing, furniture and electricals.

Brands within the Shop Direct Group portfolio include Very.co.uk, Woolworths.co.uk, Littlewoods Ireland, Additions, Great Universal, Choice, Kays, Empire Stores and Marshall Ward.

PR Contact:
Michelle Miller
Consumer PR Team
Shop Direct Group
Skyways House
Speke Road
Speke
Liverpool
L70 1AB
0844 292 2570
http://www.littlewoodseurope.com

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Olsen Europe Celebrates First Cyber Monday in North American Market

European fashion brand Olsen Europe launched its North American ecommerce site http://www.olseneurope.com in early November, only weeks before the largest online shopping day in history. Olsen Europe offered aggressive Cyber Monday promotions for online purchases through the North American site, including discounts up to 60% and free shipping, enabling today's busy women across Canada and the United States to shop the latest trends from the streets of Europe with ease and convenience.

Early reports of this year's Cyber Monday shopping volumes confirm the successful timing of Olsen Europe's North American ecommerce launch strategy for the 2010 holiday season. Dubbed 'Cyber Monday' by the National Retail Federation in 2005, the Monday after Thanksgiving has become the largest online shopping day of the year. Industry research firms have reported that Monday, November 29th, 2010 saw a 16% increase in online retail transactions over 2009, reaching a record total over $1.028 billion (U.S.).

"It was essential to our North American ecommerce launch strategy that OlsenEurope.com participate in this year's Cyber Monday shopping volume," explains Chery Halim, ecommerce manager of Olsen Europe. "Because Olsen Europe strives to be a best friend to our customers, it was very important for us to reach out to women across Canada and the U.S. with the ease and convenience of online shopping this holiday season."

Olsen Europe extends its women's coats global lifestyle brand through ecommerce sites across 11 countries, offering a full assortment of knit tops, sweaters, dress shirts, jackets, trousers and accessories. The company's merchandising team offers women a variety of wardrobe staples by combining statement color palettes, modern-casual wear, and a rotating inventory of apparel collections, all with a European appeal.

OlsenEurope.com ships orders with its central U.S. order fulfillment partner Fifth Gear, ensuring the best possible delivery times for customers across North America. Canadian orders receive expedited service through FedEx and are pre-cleared of import or custom duties. For a limited time, OlsenEurope.com also offers free shipping to any address across Canada and the U.S. with no minimum order value. December 21st will be the final day for guaranteed delivery of online orders by Christmas.

About Olsen Europe
As a leader in the women's fashion industry, Olsen Europe operates in over 50 countries worldwide. With 58 retail locations across Canada, Olsen Europe offers quality casual clothing for women who love life. Compassion and understanding for women are essential components of the brand philosophy - Olsen Europe is like a best friend.
WWW.OLSENEUROPE.COM WE ARE FRIENDS. WE ARE FASHION. WE ARE ONLINE.

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A Locally Owned, Organic Boutique Moves to the City, Finding its Grassroots in a Concrete Jungle.

Redefining the demographic of the Green Movement, retail store, Olive, Fine Organic Living, finds its most captive audience is, in fact, metropolitan. Denser populations and limited access to natural resources promote environmental conservation in urban communities and demand activism.

Of course, a retail location surrounded by more people means more foot-traffic and in turn, more opportunities to sell products. Still, when promoting a concept and encouraging a lifestyle change, proactive customers become much more vital than the sheer volume of patrons alone. Subsequently, although Olive's target demographic is suburban mothers between the ages of 30 to 55, they are moving their store from the most affluent suburb of Milwaukee to the heart of the city's historic East Side. Defying market research and conventional wisdom, Olive points to specific reasons supporting their claim that the necessary call-to-action required for their "green" initiatives thrives in the city, where clients are self-motivated to make a difference in the world.

For example, as local neighborhoods and businesses band together, in their close proximity, a synergy is created that moves consumers to support the local merchants and their respective causes. It's exactly this type of grassroots mentality that's at the core of what Olive and other local businesses are trying to do, these days. Encouraging consumers to act and vote with their dollars, while recognizing the long-term effects of this spending, is a way for consumers to feel they are making a positive change in the world, one purchase at a time. The city shoppers are buying it, because they're getting the message, loud and clear.

"As we enter a new decade, it's a great time to think about how small actions can positively affect our world," says Michael Katarincic, owner of Olive Fine Organic Living. "The smallest things can reap the biggest rewards and people are starting to see that. When we decide to support local businesses, not only are we taking a stand against wasteful freight and shipping processes but 90% of every dollar spent goes back into that community. Urban communities are really starting to embrace this new paradigm and take pride in their local businesses, as well as their environment. In our case, they go hand in hand."

This progressive, innovative mentality recognizes that this is not simply a trend, but rather an important lifestyle change, based on comprehensive research and education. Metropolitan consumers aren't ignoring the warning signs any longer. They recognize three of the major benefits associated with shopping locally, organically, and sustainably:

1. Physical Health – Beyond dieting and exercise, it's also important to limit exposure to toxins and pollutants in the environment and in the home. Studies have found that daily contact with household chemicals can significantly increase chances of developing long-term illnesses, allergies and diseases such as cancer. However, resources are now readily available to help consumers identify these toxic products and avoid them. For example, websites such as Cosmeticsdatabase.com (Skin Deep Cosmetics Database) have taken the guesswork out of deciding which cosmetics and personal care items are safe for people to use. Plus, numerous organic cotton alternatives to traditi women's coats onal cotton linens and clothing make it easy to keep harmful pesticides out of the environment and off of our skin. Becoming informed has never been easier and the intelligent consumer is proactively utilizing these resources to seek these important answers.

2. Fiscal Responsibility – Buying fair trade, sustainable products from local merchants is the most efficient way to boost the local economy and conserve resources. In addition, buying fair trade products, in general, whether domestically or overseas, maintains ethical labor standards and preserves a level of quality control. Spending money wisely will increase the demand for quality, eco-friendly and ethically manufactured products that will stand up over time. With increased demand, more competitive pricing will be passed along to the consumer and everybody will win, including the environment, as the carbon footprint of this process will be significantly less than it is today.

Just look at the farmer's markets that are popping up in every city and drawing huge crowds, because people realize that local produce, grown organically, is the best food around. Plus, they support local farmers, the local economy, and they don't pay for food to be shipped from distant places, in turn conserving resources and the environment. Likewise, urban farming and aquaponic fish and vegetable growing is also on the rise, as city dwellers are demanding the fresh, organic food that their health relies on.

Furthermore, these intelligent consumers are actually asking the important questions – What is the environmental impact of production? Are workers being exploited? Can the items be recycled or re-used? What is the ultimate lifecycle of a product? Proactively, these consumers are deciding to spend money with companies who ethically align with their own morals and beliefs. Voting with their dollars has begun to resonate with urban shoppers.

3. Altruistic and Social Responsibility – City dwellers, by in large, are people of action and they take pride in making a difference. For them, it feels good to make small sacrifices to save the planet and its resources. It's more than sorting and recycling. It's taking it to another level to ensure the resources we have will be around for generations to come. Usually, it's not even about spending more money, but just taking the time to get educated and make the proper choices.

"These things don't take a lot of time or cost more money," explains Katarincic. "Stores like Olive and other resources are around to provide people with alternatives to traditional choices. We've done the homework and handpicked the best, safest products. There are so many ways for people to make positive changes, they just have to start somewhere."

Olive opens its new store in March 2011 on Milwaukee's Eastside and they look forward to being embraced by the close-knit community, which is equally as excited to welcome them. Together, the local merchant and educated consumer are poised to initiate this grassroots movement that will gain momentum, eventually resulting in substantial change.

About Olive: Olive is the Midwest's first all-organic/sustainable boutique, specializing in apparel for women, men and children, as well as home goods and personal care products. From the merchandise to the store design to all business practices, Olive's eco-friendly approach drives each and every decision throughout its retail process. Committed to proving that you don't need to sacrifice quality, style or taste to make a difference in the world, the boutique provides its customers with the market's most luxurious eco-brands, once again maintaining that Olive truly is a finer shade of green.

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Urban Fiction Potentially Impacted by the Controversy Centered On Hip Hop Language

Fox News Fox & Friends announced yesterday that music and fashion mogul R Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ussell Simmons is leading an effort to eliminate the "n-word, h-word, and b-word" from hip hop and rap music. This raises the question if urban fiction will be impacted by the controversy centered on hip hop language. Author Kevin M. Weeks found himself in the middle of this national controversy after releasing in September 2006 his debut Urban Fiction novel titled: "The Street Life Series: Is It Suicide or Murder?" A contributor to Wikipedia.org defines Urban Fiction as "a literary genre set, as the name implies, in a city landscape; however, the genre is as much defined by the race and culture of its characters as the urban setting." Urban Fiction is also known as Hip Hop Fiction or Street Lit.

Unfortunately over the last six months, media coverage of the negative aspects of Hip Hop language has overshadowed the praises of those urban artists and urban authors who deliver positive messages. Will their words be lost because of the controversy surrounding Hip Hop language in the Music Industry? Kevin M. Weeks believes Urban Fiction and Hip Hop will continue, even if the name of the genre changes, because Urban Life itself will continue and because there will always be a story to tell. Therefore, Kevin M. Weeks is doing everything he can do as a self-published author to bridge the literary gap between urban fiction and general fiction readers.

So what does Author Kevin M. Weeks really think about Michael Richards' use of the "n-word" and Don Imus' use of the "h-word?" Is this free speech? This question has spawned heated debates in regards to Hip Hop language in the Music Industry with special guests appearing on Fox News The O'Reilly Factor and the Oprah Winfrey Show.

In mid-December of last year, Kevin M. Weeks announced on PRWeb.com that he omits the "n-word" in his Urban Fiction novels. Today, Kevin M. Weeks announces that his novels do not include the "h-word" or "wh-word" in reference to women. Mr. Weeks decided during the editing phases of his debut novel that the main character, Teco Jackson, would address this derogatory terminology towards women in the first 10 pages. An excerpt from "Is It Suicide or Murder?" on page 9 reads, ". . . If Teco ever heard a dude calling his sisters these names, he would knock them out." Can Teco's position be any more direct? There is no question that Kevin M. Weeks wants to tell his Urban Fiction stories in a refreshing way. While several Urban Fiction authors stray away from having a moral to the story, Kevin M. Weeks also includes old school wisdom to provoke thought about living a lifestyle of drugs, money, and sex. A strong African-American male character in the novel tells Teco, "Always do what you always did; and you will always get what you always got?" These are a few reasons why Kevin M. Weeks is receiving great media press from literary organizations.

Heather Covington, Best-selling Author and Founder of YOUnity Guild of America, states: "The Street Life Series may very well be a novel capable of drawing even the most resistant reader of urban lit to take a peek inside. . . . the literary world may very well have a new "Connoisseur of Urban Lit" about to take over." In January of this year, The YOUnity Guild Top Advisory board inducted Kevin M. Weeks as The Best New Urban Author of the Year. Book Reviewers say that "Weeks has a great concept with this series" and that "Kevin's originality bursts through the pages of 'The Street Life Series: Is It Suicide or Murder?'"

Will Urban Fiction be impacted by the controversy centered on Hip Hop language? Only time will tell. One thing is for sure, Kevin M. Weeks wants the literary world to know that he will follow suit with music and fashion mogul Russell Simmons by continuing to omit these words in his upcoming Urban Fiction novels.

For more information about Author Kevin M. Weeks and The Street Life Series, visit: The Street Life Series by Kevin M. Weeks

Book Description from the Publisher:
Kevin M. Weeks introduces a new series of steamy, suspenseful, and realistic drama from the streets. In the novel, Teco Jackson joins the Strictly Business (SB) Crew and gets the alias Homicide from the SB Crew boss, Mujaheed Bashi Fiten. When Bashi promotes Homicide to be his right hand man, Homicide gets into a major power struggle with the only female and toughest SB Crew member, Gail Indigo Que, a.k.a. GQ. Living an eventful life from cars, women, and money seemed promising for Homicide until there is a major take down. After getting out of jail, Homicide's mission is to find out where Bashi disappeared. Back on the streets of Philly, Homicide hears lots of talk about Bashi's whereabouts and the names of those who are involved. Will Homicide and GQ set aside their differences to discover the truth? Now Homicide is on a binge to find who snatched up his boss and to pay them back in a way that no one would ever think. The street life, is it suicide or murder?

The Street Life Series * by Kevin M. Weeks
Is it Suicide or Murder?
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Sckoon Organics Now Offers Certified Organic Cotton Breastfeeding Pads for Under $10

Sckoon Organics has created a new niche for reusable organic breastfeeding/nursery pads. Sckoon Organics, a leading wholesaler/retailer of organic baby apparel, has launched breastfeeding pads made of 100% certified organic cotton. The unique Demeter-certified pads come with a matching print carrying pouch and a laundry bag.

The soft and absorbent organic cotton breastfeeding pads are made of layers of certified organic cotton fleece, plus organic cotton poplin. They protect sensitive skin and keep breasts warm to help lactation. These breastfeeding pads have no seams touching the nipple area, so there is no irritation to the mother's or baby's skin. Sckoon products are picked by hand and spun without the use of any chemicals.

Sckoon's Breastfeeding Pads are available in seven different colors/design patterns. Beautiful prints are also certified organic cotton dyed with metal-free, environmentally friendly dyes. As an added bonus, Sckoon's Breastfeeding pads come with a matching print carrying pouch.

"People don't buy baby clothes or cloth pads just because they are organic" Satoko Asai, the owner and designer of Sckoon Organics says. "It has to be fun, colorful, and stylish."

Busy new moms love the fact that the 100% Certified Organic Cotton pads are reusable and can be laundered in washers/dryers on moderate temperatures. The laundry bag comes with breastfeeding pads make it even easier.

Some studies have shown that breastfeeding infants for their first four months can prevent ear infections plus reduce the type Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) s of bacterial infections that cause respiratory illness, meningitis and urinary infections. Breastfeeding is also believed to reduce tooth decay and children who were breastfed are less prone to allergies, diabetes and other serious childhood illnesses.

Breastfeeding also is reported to help mothers by allowing the uterus retain its normal size and restore blood lost at the time of delivery. It also helps in preventing excess weight gain and maintaining normal menstrual cycles. Breastfeeding regulates the hormone level after pregnancy and the recent study found that breastfeeding reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes of mothers into a half.

And breastfeeding helps Mother Nature too! Moms who breastfeed use far less plastic bottles and so they help reduce environmental pollution.
Sckoon Breastfeeding Pads;

•     Made of 100% certified organic cotton
•     Prints are dyed with metal-free, environmentally friendly dyes
•     No seams touching the nipple area, so there is no irritation to the skin
•     Come with a matching print carrying pouch & a laundry bag
•     Diameter 4 inches (11 cm)
•     MSRP $9.90 Wholesale Price $4.95

    Ultra-soft organic cotton is safer for children and for the environment. Materials used to produce Sckoon products are all made with metal-free natural dyes and non-allergenic snaps. Our cotton is grown without the use of chemical fertilizers. Sckoon's partner factories located in Egypt and India are model enterprises for biodynamic agriculture and fair trade.

The New York-based Sckoon Organics is sold in 870 stores (baby boutiques, natural goods stores, and online) in 29 countries. All products are made of 100% certified organic cotton and are machine-washable. Sckoon also offers 100% organic cotton reusable cloth menstrual pads and menstrual cup for women as a healthy alternative to disposable products. Sckoon products can be found at specialty retailers and online/mail order catalogs. Wholesale baby clothes available online. Sizes vary from infant to 2 years and suggested MSRP prices are $6-$38: wholesale prices range from $3 to $18. In addition to American Baby and other publications, Sckoon has also been featured in Entrepreneur magazine.

For more information or to review our products, visit http://www.sckoon.com or contact us at service(at)sckoon(dot)com.

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Semper Divina Prepares to Make its Apparel Debut

Despite the plethora of business and great reviews provided by Amazon and Ebay customers, Semper Divina has decided to shed its roots and branch out independently. With a vast new inventory and name brand selections, Semper Divina is making its mark in the online apparel world. Using a one stop shop mentality, Semper Divina ai Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ms to dress a woman from head to toe - from hats to shoes and all clothing in between. In celebration of its grand opening, Semper Divina is offering 20% off to its new customers. By using the coupon code PR20 during checkout, new customers will save 20% on their purchases. Loyal return customers will receive even bigger savings by using the coupon code provided in the monthly newsletter.

Semper Divina's goal is to help each and every woman discover her inner diva. They believe all women are beautiful - inside and out. Their mission is to help women introduce those two beauties to each other. Semper Divina also believes that they could not exist without their customers. Asides for providing great products at affordable prices, their main objective is to ensure an unsurpassable shopping experience. From fast ordering processing to dedicated customer service, Semper Divina constantly strives to exceed expectations and set new industry standards.

Browse around the new site – http://www.semperdivina.com, sign up for a customer account, and take advantage of the grand opening savings. Semper Divina can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. Just "like" them or "follow" them to stay informed. Have question, suggestions, or general concerns – visit the "Contact Us" link on the website and send them a message. Feedback is always welcomed and strongly encouraged.

MiC Sportswear Launches Women’s Couture Golf Apparel Company

MiC Sportswear is a women's contemporary golf apparel company offering unique, groundbreaking women's golf apparel opportunities for women seeking smart and sexy apparel for their golfing lifestyle. MiC is dedicated to creating the finest quality active wear and sportswear that combines versatility, femininity and performance. MiC's exceptional designs are demonstrative of its unique insights into women's needs on the golf course. MiC's knowledge of women's distinct golfing apparel needs is evident in its size range 0-14, low-rise or high-rise choices, smart use of fine gauge knits, classic color palette, innovations such as custom embroidered fabrics and extended vertical ponytail slots in its golf caps.

MiC Smart and Sexy was founded by MiC's designer, Melba Lee. MiC is truly unique in that its founder is a golfer and she has twenty (20) years of experience in the fashion industry (retail, wholesale design and manufacturing). "We are continually reminded how incredibly sexy athletic and intelligent women can be".

MiC seeks to target the consumer directly via MiC's on-line store, nationwide trunk shows as well as marketing the collection through upscale retailers, pro-shops and cruise lines. The MiC label is designed to be as recognizable and as sought-after as the major manufacturers, all the while providing a custom design perspective on a growing market. To shop with fashion forward golf wears in mind, or if you're looking for great fitting golf couture clothing, why not check out MiC at http://www.micsport.com.

Apparel athlete sponsorship, "MiC is enthusiastic to announce Paige Mackenzie as a member of the LPGA tour this year will be wearing MiC Sportswear attire through the LPGA tour season."

MiC trunk show presentation at the Ladies Golf Clinic with Paige Mackenzie Saturday, April 23rd 1.00 – 8.00 pm
The Golf Club at Newcastle in Bellevue, WA ? tickets via http://www.shishiputter.co women's coats m

MiC 2011 debut of products that stand out from the crowd by providing women, with smart, sexy, fun, and sustained fashions that compliment their active golfing style of living, with classic color selections, form-fitting fabrics, enduring and functionally contemporary designs. MiC has been creating a buzz in the industry over the last year acquiring a VIP customer mailing list with women/men golfers from all over the world. MiC is pleased to announce that customers will now have easy accessibility to MiC's seasonal collections via MiC's on-line store http://www.micsport.com . The on-line store accommodates a full line including pants, shorts, capries, skirts, skorts, shirts, fine gauge knit shell/cardigan ensembles, visors, and caps. MiC aims to set the standard for the golf clothing industry by providing quality body conscious fitting apparel at competitive prices.

Notes to Editor
Photos attached – Photographers; Greg Ronlov and Peter Gaan

If you would like more information about MiC SPORTSWEAR, or to schedule an interview with Melba Lee, please call Roberta Lynn at 888.212.7890 (Ext. 02) or e-mail at mic(at)micsport(dot)com

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Arc Thrift Stores Opens 20th Store in Lakewood

On Thursday, June 9, 2011, the new Arc Thrift Store at Market Square Shopping Center, in the Green Mountain area of Lakewood, opened at 9:00 a.m. To kick off the grand opening celebration, Arc Thrift Stores held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the store's front doors with members of its board of Directors and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. "The opening of our 20th store marks a milestone for the growth of our organization and the ability to fund advocacy for people with developmental disabilities," stated Lloyd Lewis, President and CEO.

Customers were greeted by Arc Thrift's spokes-character, "Arcky." Despite the misty weather, Arc team members and the "Rockin' Arcky Band" entertained guests with the "Arcky women's coats Dance." Arc Thrift's CEO and President, Lloyd Lewis sang his rendition of the song "The Ring of Fire."

The grand opening celebration continues through Saturday. Free coloring books will be available for the "young-at-heart" customers and drawings will he held for $5.00 shopping vouchers throughout the three-day celebration.

Pictures of today's event can be found at the following location:
http://www.arcthrift.org/news_and_events_photos.html

Store Location:
Arc Thrift Store and Donation Center
12039 W. Alameda Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 984-0851

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

In addition to household items and women's, men's and children's clothing, the 20,000 square foot facility will feature a drop-off donation center. Approximately 30 store associates will be employed at the new store. Arc currently employs 1000 people in the state of Colorado.

About Arc Thrift Stores: Arc Thrift Stores operates 20 thrift stores throughout Colorado and provides funding to Arc Chapters, which in turn provide advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. Arc Thrift Stores is one of the largest employers of individuals with developmental disabilities in the state of Colorado. http://www.arcthrift.org.

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Back-to-School Must-Haves Are Not Limited to Clothing Anymore. Jewelry, Watches and Accessories at TeNo.com Are Essential to Any Students Wardrobe This Fall

The TeNo.com website has all the essentials for today's returning student. From the practicality in wrist watches to the frivolity in school-color-coded charm bracelets. TeNo.com does not discriminate against any age group – from elementary school kids to graduate students – there is something for everyone. At TeNo.com, consumers can choose from over 3000 items within 4 different brands of jewelry, watches and accessories in any price range.

TeNo is an all-stainless steel line of jewelry, watches and accessories mixing steel with various elements like ceramic, diamonds, gold, pearls and more to create a cutting-edge collection that anyone would find attractive. For the students who want to show their school spirit, TeNo offers the YuKoN Creator. The YuKoN Creator allows the user to custom-design their own YuKoN bracelet or necklace. Choose from various charms in all categories including colors. Florida Gators fan? Build a YuKoN bracelet with blue and orange charms. Attending Michigan State? Choose the green and white charms. The possibilities are endless.

TeNo also offers an exquisite collection of watches with Swiss movements and scratch-resistant Sapphire cr women's coats ystals, as well as stainless steel cufflinks, tie clips, key chains and leather wallets.

The Boccia Titanium line of watches, jewelry and accessories provides a 100% pure titanium selection second-to-none. All Boccia products are hypoallergenic and friendly to the skin. "If your special student has a hard time wearing earrings or any other jewelry because it irritates their skin, they can wear Boccia and they can fit in with today's trends," according to a Boccia U.S. Distributor spokesperson. Moreover, Boccia Titanium has a large assortment of reliable and inexpensive wrist watches for men and women, boys and girls, with both traditional and modern styles.

The Steel Blaze assortment of jewelry, watches and accessories adds another dimension to the collection online at TeNo.com. Steel Blaze's medley of Silicon Blaze watches are colorful and hip and designed for today's youth, or youthful spirit. The watches are available in eight different eye-catching colors and a price tag of $79 each.

Finally, rounding out the four collections is The TitanFactory. This all-titanium line of jewelry and accessories brings forth a sophisticated and advanced assemblage of cufflinks, money clips, tie clips and key chains for those who want to give their student, not only a practical addition to their wardrobe, but also a special gift to treasure.

TeNo.com offers free ground shipping on all orders and free return shipping as well. They also ship the same business day and offer a customer rewards program so customers may earn credits towards future purchases when they refer their friends to the website.

The TeNo.com website and all brands found on the website are distributed by Universal Watch Co., Inc. (UWC). UWC is the exclusive United States distributor for TeNo Stainless Steel, Boccia Titanium, The TitanFactory and Steel Blaze. UWC was founded in 1994 by Raphael Cohen. After spending twenty+ years in the retail jewelry and watch industry, Mr. Cohen used his knowledge and experience to expand into the wholesale distribution field. He has consistently used his love of technology to become more successful. Since it's inception, UWC's main focus has been to supply both the retailer and the end customer with top quality products and services.

Media Contact:
Nadine Kluger
800-360-2586
Nadine(at)teno(dot)com
http://www.teno.com

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Extrove.com, a Men's Gadgets Magazine, to Launch Contest

Extrove.com, a website that regularly features products and services for men, is geared to launch its first ever contest. The contest, dubbed as "The Great Gadget Giveaway," will require users to submit the most creative and wacky photos of themselves with their favorite gadgets. The winner of the contest will get to own the new Kindle Fire from Amazon.

"We only launched our website last August and the traffic and feedback was overwhelming that we had to place additional resources and work double time. Nevertheless we are grateful for this kind of response from the public, and as our way to reciprocate we are launching our first ever gadgets giveaway. This contest, although it may seem quirky, aims to uncover the relationship between men and their gadgets. As we all know, guys just really love their gadgets as much as women love their shoes," says founding editor Marco Martinez.

Extrove.com was launched this year at a time when companies have started to recognize and tap the male demographic by offering specialized products and services for men, such as grooming products, gadgets and self-help books.

The site, with a team of dedicated editors, has since been working to provide fresh articles and feature posts to its distinct set of readers. Most of the fashion jackets online site's content are about men's gadgets, however, posts also delve on topics such as movies, fitness and music.

"The most popular post right now is about the top ten beatles songs. You would be curious as to why it is so, but perhaps it just tells something about the male set that appreciates the classics as represented by their preferences in clothing, and in this case music," added Martinez.

As with any website geared towards men, Extrove.com also has a section dedicated to sports and fitness. The section aims to be a hub of information for workout routines, nutrition and health advice.

"The fitness and health section is one of my favorites on Extrove.com. I get to learn new information, as well as interact with fellow readers. Surprisingly, one of the most discussed posts in this section is about workout songs. I guess it shows how serious guys are with their workout routines down to their choice of songs in their ipod while working out," says regular reader Noah Hyde.

With all the activity happening at Extrove.com in its Twitter and Facebook pages, it won't take long for the website to be recognized as a primary resource for men on the internet. Of course this would not happen without the help of its visitors, and paying them back with the gadgets contest is just right on.

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gNappies Founder Named Fortune Top 10 Women Entrepreneur

Co-founder of gNappies and business woman Kim Graham-Nye has been named in the exclusive Fortune Top 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs list. Featuring in the top 10 of this prestigious list and following in some impressive footsteps, Kim received the accolade at a recent ceremony.

The Fortune list honours business women whose companies have generated between $1 million and $25 million in annual revenue in the last year, therefore featuring in the top 10 is reflective of Kim's impressive entrepreneurial qualities.

Australian born Kim Graham-Nye, was recognised on account of the success she has seen following the launch of her eco-friendly nappies brand gDiapers (gNappies in the UK), that she developed and brought to market with her husband Jason. Since its launch in 2005, the brand has grown from strength to strength as Kim has observed a real gap in the market for parents looking to use an alternative nappy solution.

Kim and her husband, Jason, came up with the concept after learning that conventional disposable nappies are the third largest contributors to landfills in the world, despite only five per cent of the population using them. Wanting to make a change, gNappies was developed. The system is made up of washable cotton nappy pants, "little gPants" and either 100 per cent biodegradable gRefills or a washable gCloth inserts. So where a regular plastic disposable nappy can take up to 500 years to decompose in landfill, gRefills decompose in 50 – 100 days and can be disposed of with the domestic waste or home compost.

Kim Graham-Nye commented on her prestigious accolade: "I'm absolutely delighted to have been named in the top 10 of the Fortune's list. It is reflective of the hard work we have put in and the fantastic response that consumers hav fashion coats online e given gNappies. Having recently showcased the range at the Baby Show in Earl's Court in London, it is clear that parents have been looking for a different option when it comes to changing nappies and gNappies has fulfilled those needs."

The full range of stylish nappy 'little gPants' come in a range of colours, patterns and sizes, and is now available for purchase via a dedicated gNappies UK website. Parents can also purchase gBaby Bundle to help get them started. Visit gnappies.co.uk for further information on biodegradable nappies or to purchase any of the gNappies products.

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Forget the Fruit Basket: Beltmann Relocation Group Takes Corporate Gifts to a New Level With Donations to Greater Atlanta-Area Shelters

Rather than giving clients a standard holiday gift, Beltmann Relocation Group is fulfilling the holiday wish lists of more than 100 homeless children in the greater Atlanta area through a generous donation of more than $10,000 ($100 per child) to Children's Restoration Network.

Beltmann employees shopped, wrapped, sorted, labeled and provided the transportation of the new clothing and toys which will be distributed this Saturday. As part of its contribution, Beltmann is also hosting Saturday's holiday party for 150 guests at Rainbow Village Shelter in Duluth, Ga. Additionally, Beltmann is donating 42" flat-screen TVs and a Blu-Ray DVD player to Mother's Making a Change, a residential outpatient treatment shelter for women facing substance abuse issues.

"We've participated with this charity in this past, but this year believed it would benefit everyone if we stepped up our contribution," explained Beltmann Relocation Group's President Marc Van Kley, who formerly served on the board of Children's Restoration Network (CRN) in Atlanta. "Fruit baskets are always nice, but we wanted to make a significant contribution to helping the homeless among us – especially at this meaningful time of year." The contribution is made on behalf of our customers and, truthfully, it's really their contribution as it is they who make it possible."

According to Jim Cox, President at CRN, "We are honored and very much appreciate Beltmann's generous involvement. Because of their gifts, many children will have a very different kind of Christmas this year."

About Children's Restoration Network
Children's Restoration Network (http://www.ChildRN.org) is a non-profit agency focused on the plight of homeless children and mothers in our community. In addition to helping meet basic needs, CRN conducts programs and special events to provide a broad range of positive experiences for more than 3,000 children residing in shelters and group homes each year. CRN has helped nearly 38,000 children and 11,000 women since its founding in 1993. The mission of Children's Restoration Network is to offer hope and support, enabling children and their mothers to break the cycle of homelessness by empowering them to become part of mainstream society as active, productive citizens through programs and special events designed to address their academic, emotional and physical needs.

About Beltmann Relocation Group
Beltmann Relocation Group (http://www.beltmann.com) is one of the oldest and largest hauling and sales agents for North American Van Lines. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company has a fleet of more than 700 specialized moving vans, tractors, trailers and straight trucks, and delivers relocation solutions to individuals, families and corporate clients across the women's jackets United States. Owned and operated by the Battina family since 1955, Beltmann Relocation Group has expanded to 14 branch locations. With nearly 50 years of consistent profitability and strong leadership, Beltmann Relocation Group is an industry leader due to its unique combination of resources, commitment, integrity, self-hauling capacity, customer focus, technological advancements and strategic key locations.

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Plus size Designer IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel’s Art of Fashion in Motion Campaign Featuring Valentine’s Day Collection is a Visual Feast of Fashion, Self-Empowerment and Love

Award-winning American plus-size designer brand IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, http://www.igigi.com, has launched The Art of Fashion in Motion campaign, a trailblazer montage of color, movement, and art inspired by the great revolutionary abstract expressionists like Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Lee Krasner. The Art of Fashion in Motion is a strong visual extension of the company's more-than-a-decade long mission to transform the world's view of beauty. The Art of Fashion in Motion is to the plus-size fashion world what the contribution of these revolutionaries has been to the art world; a groundbreaking, exciting and out-of-this-world approach to the way we perceive plus-size women and fashion. In a visual feast that tells the story of wearable art designs, plus-size model Kailee O'Sullivan appears as a woman of multiples facades. She is a canvas of seductively moving curves where fashion and art merge as one to create a truly eye-opening campaign for an industry that is still believed to be stuck in the time of the muumuus. The Art of Fashion in Motion campaign also features IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel's new Valentine's Day Collection of flowy, waist accentuating dresses and separates draped in signature IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel style and embellished with trendy sequins, lace and color blocks available now at http://www.igigi.com. Prices range from $90 to $180.

"I have always been inspired by the abstract expressionistic work and the way these artists women's coats made a change and influenced the world. My intent is to create wearable art designs that are timeless yet very modern. They inspire the wearer to express herself with confidence and empower her to communicate her uniqueness, beauty and intelligence regardless of her size. We women have multitudes of ways of expressing ourselves. The play with the idea of different looks for just one woman in the campaign is to remind the world that who we are is not defined by our current physical attributes but by who we choose to express ourselves onto the world as," said Yuliya Raquel, Founder, Designer and Creative Director.

Much like Abstract Expressionism revolutionized the world of art, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel has been a pioneer in the way fashion is created for the modern fuller-figured woman opening a path and leading the way for many brands that followed. February 2000 marked the arrival of designer label IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel on the fashion scene with a groundbreaking mission and culture that celebrated curvaceous and voluptuous women with sensual, daring and on-trend designs that were unprecedented in the world of plus-size fashion. Most of the selection at the time was designed to hide the curvaceous body behind shapeless garments with conservative silhouettes, poor quality, and ill-fitting styles. A private couturier with a mostly plus-size client base, Yuliya Raquel, decided to break the rules of traditional plus-size fashion and bring her couturier experience to the masses with designs that flatter, accentuate and celebrate full-figured women with a message of self empowerment, acceptance, and love.

About IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel
Headquartered in San Francisco, Ca, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel was founded in 2000 with a mission to transform the world's view of beauty by providing full-figured women with fashion-forward, quality, and well-fitting clothes that would help express their beauty. Collections are designed in-house and produced locally through independent San Francisco Bay Area contractors. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel has been featured in major fashion and life style magazines like Marie Claire, The Oprah Magazine, People StyleWatch, Ladies Home Journal, Glamour, and Essence, and it has been a favorite among celebrities such as Nikki Blonsky, Kim Coles, KayCee Stroh, Jill Scott, Kelly Price, and Gabourey Sidibe. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel collections are available online at http://www.igigi.com and select boutiques worldwide. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel was honored with the Best Plus Fashion Retailer of the Year award (Full Figured Fashion Week, June, 2010), and made Internet Retailer's Top Hot 100 list (December, 2010), and recently received About.com Critics' Choice Best Plus Designer Award (March, 2011).

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LinkUs, Former Fresno State Bulldogs, Current and Former NFL Players Tackle Hunger by Feeding Fresno

The following former Fresno State football players will be joined by current Fresno State Head Coach, Tim DeRuyter. The coach and players will be unloading donated food, setting up for lunch, and serving hungry families in Fresno:
●    Louis Leonard, born in Compton, California and now in his 5th NFL season with the Denver Broncos.
●    Lorenzo Neal, born in Hanford, California, retired with 17 NFL seasons.
●    Stephen Spach, born in Fresno, California, is now in his 6th NFL season and plays for the St. Louis Rams.
●    Richard Marshall, born in Los Angeles, California, now in his 6th NFL season and playing for the Arizona Cardinals.
●    Therrian Fontenot, former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, of Therrian Fontenot, LLC, currently handles personnel management, charitable giving, endorsements and investments for clients like Deshawn Jackson, James Sanders, and Richard Marshall.
●    James Sanders, born in Porterville, California is in his 7th NFL season and plays for the Atlanta Falcons.

In addition, Randall Smith of SKA Financial Service in Fresno, California is helping out with an additional donation of $1,000.
These former and current players will be working with the nonprofit team at Poverello House, a non-denominational organization that has been serving the hungry, homeless, and destitute in Fresno since the 1973.
EDITOR'S NOTE: LinkUs, The Meat Market, current and former players will be unloading The Meat Market truck at 11:30 a.m. and serving lunch beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Poverello House, 412 "F" Street, in Fresno. Media agencies are invited to cover this event. Please RSVP to Kathryn Weakland (559) 498-6988 or weakland(at)poverellohouse(dot)org .

About Poverello House
Poverello House provides three meals a day, 365 days a year to anyone, in need, no questions asked. Other services include free medical and dental care through the Holy Cross Clinic: showers and laundry services to the homeless; a day shelter for people on the streets; a safe, overnight shelter for women at Naomi's House, temporary shelter for individuals at the Village and Community of Hope; a 28-bed residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program; a six-bed transitional home; free clothing, mail service, transportation, referral services and other various social services, and finally, a homeless dog kennel for abandoned pets.

About LinkUs
LinkUs Enterprises, Inc. is a full service low-voltage integration firm with 21 offices in California, Oregon, and Nevada. LinkUs provides residential and commercial clients with solutions in automation, audio/video entertainment, security and lighting control. LinkUs is also the largest Regional Service Provider (RSP) and installation company for DISH Network in the West women's jackets . With expert installation and custom design, LinkUs provides the electronic foundation for modern homes and businesses to connect to today's services and future technologies. Visit http://www.linkuscorp.com for more information or call 1-888-8linkus.

St. Vincent de Paul – Detroit Partners with the Detroit Free Press Summer Dreams Program 2012

For more than 19 years, the readers of the Detroit Free Press have supported metro Detroit camps with donations to Summer Dreams. This year, in the May 13th issue, the Detroit Free Press will be asking readers to donate directly to a selection of camps which includes the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Camp Ozanam. "Our goal is to send 400 children from southeast Michigan to Camp Ozanam this summer," said Bill Brazier, Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Supporters can make your donation to send a kid to camp by visiting the Society's online donations page at https://donate.svdpdet.org/. Donations can also be made by mail and sent to: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 3000 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207.

The Detroit Free Press Summer Dreams program is all about one thing: helping kids. Helping kids make new friends, learn new skills, dream new dreams and enjoy a summer they will always remember, no matter where life takes them. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Camp Ozanam has offered a no-cost camping experience for over 100,000 children since its inception and has partnered with the Detroit Free Press Summer Dreams Program since 2005. For more information please visit http://www.svdpdetroit.org.

About The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Detroit

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Detroit is the local arm of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization of approximately 700,000 men and women who voluntarily join together to grow spiritually and offer person-to-person service to those living in poverty and the largest social assistance organization in the world. The Detroit office of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a major provider of human services. Programs include home visits, housing assistance, disaster relief, job training and placement, food pantries, clothing and utility assistance. The Society works in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Detroit, networking with 2,000 Vincentian volunteers in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, St. Clair and Monroe counties, and assisti fashion coats ng 30,000 local households annually. For more information on the Society and its programs, please visit http://www.svdpdetroit.org.

One Mode Men - New Men’s Designer Clothing Shop Announces Grand Opening in Mariemont, Ohio Thursday, May 31st from 10:00AM-8:00PM

One Mode's owners, Robin Goldberg and Rose Tilford wanted to expand their special occasion clothing store to include the men of Cincinnati, but did not want to create a men's formal wear shop that most men would not want. "Like we did for the women, we wanted to give Cincinnati what we felt was missing and what we know most men would want- a casual designer wear price conscious retail store for men!" said Rose Tilford.

One Mode's Men's store is a rustic take on the French industrial motif. Like its sister enterprise, the service is impeccable and the clothes boast a European flair and sophistication. One Mode's premier men's designers are scott james, a renowned designer of an upscale men's wear, and RVTS Jeans a USA based manufactured modern day jean company.

scott james For Spring/Summer 2012, Ameripean brand, scott james, utilizes Neapolitan tailoring, while blending the diverse color palates women's coats of Europe and the US. The inspiration continues a tradition of combining classic European aesthetics with American ease and comfort. Using unique shapes and patterns, the collection offers complete contemporary looks, right down to the very last detail.
Always focused on providing the feel of luxury at a compelling price-point, the Spring/Summer 2012 collection of scott james includes a range of jackets, blazers, pants, sweaters and shirts available in rich cottons, nylons, cashmeres and poplins. While each piece makes its own statement, the garments can easily mix and match to create a total look.

RVTS Jeans is a modern environmental conscious company that embraces denim history while respectfully refashioning it and manufacturing RVTS Jeans in the USA. These jeans are everything you want in your next pair of jeans- cool, sexy and comfy!

Boutique Hours are:

•     Tuesday- Friday10:00am-6:00pm
•     Saturday 12pm-5pm

About One Mode Women

One Mode Women has wonderful dresses and gowns from cocktail to formal events, with the latest styles by top designers that include Vera Wang Lavender, Teri Jon, Mikael Aghal, Kay Unger, ML Monique Lhuillier, Theia, Stevie Mac, Badgley Mischka, and Carmen Marc Valvo. All dresses range in various colors and fabrics, and are tailored to enhance every woman's unique beauty. Each formal garment has limited sizes to prevent the unimaginable experience of facing another person in the same dress.

Boutique Hours are:

•     Tuesday- Friday10:00am-6:00pm
•     Saturday 12pm-5pm

For information about One Mode and online shopping, visit http://www.shoponemode.com