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Naartjie, the original name in fashionable, kid-friendly clothing, announced today the arrival of its new, Summer Two line of clothing for infants and children. In addition, Naartjie is offering 25 percent off all online girls’ dresses and online boys fashion shorts through April 22, 2009.

“Spring is here and summer is right around the corner and Naartjie is making a splash with new Summer Two looks for this season’s hottest kids styles,” said Joe Norwood, director of marketing, Naartjie USA. “As we make room for new items, we invite our online customers to take advantage f 25% savings off all girls dresses and all boys fashion shorts when they make purchases on our web site.”

Free spirited bohemian style inspires Naartjie girls’ Summer Two collection. Chunky crocheted lace trims, crinkled muslin fabrics and carved wooden buttons combine with casual loose fitting silhouettes to create the look. Dipped dyed muslin dresses and pants add to the hippie vibe. The line is comprised of three main prints inspired by beautiful Moroccan mosaics that are eclectically combined with our large “Eco Floral” print. The three prints mix and match in our $12 Necessities skirts and tanks create fun and easy outfits perfect for long summer days.

The Naartjie boy’s Summer Two line is inspired by South Africa’s surfing scene at Jeffery’s Bay. Graphics such as surfboards, waves, and palm trees combine with bold colors, crush dyed skulls, and checkered tees to give the line a punk rock edge. Color plays a very important part with a palette inspired by the reds and oranges of summer sunsets and the blue and green colors of the sea. Unexpected pops of neon orange and neon green add a splash of color and excitement inspired by summer.

For infants, Naartjie Summer Two features a “Fun in the Sea” boys’ newborn line starring Snorkeling Pup and his friend Booh, a mischievous practical joker. “Pretty in Plaid” blends bohemian plaids in shades of pink and purple combined with pretty Sundance floral to create our Boho newborn girl line. Feminine details such as embroidered eyelet, scalloped lace trims, and ruffled frills add sweetness and whimsy to the line.

Naartjie designs, colors, prints, and styles represent a truly unique synthesis of European fashion trends with western casual lifestyle. Featuring a dominant focus on natural fabrics that are garment-dyed, pre-washed and pre-shrunk for easy wear, low maintenance and comfort, Naartjie uses a garment dye process that results in a more vibrant color and softer clothing and accessories for precious little ones.

The ultimate in mix and match, Naartjie introduces new colors, prints and styles within a monthly grouping to allow customers to mix and match across the entire assortment. In addition, shoppers can mix and match between Naartjie collections, which showcase the freshest and broadest color assortment in the industry, distinctive detailing, mixing of fabrics, appliqués and embroidery details. Always “Kid-Friendly” design concepts made primarily of natural fabrics that feature weight-right fabrications for maximum comfort and easy care. Each item is designed and constructed for easy-wear comfort, whether the garment is dressed up or dressed down.

About Naartjie
Naartjie was founded in 1989 in Cape Town, South Africa when designer Anne Eales sought an alternative to the limited selection of childrens clothes available as she shopped for her three young boys. F r o m its very conception, Naartjie was about KIDS… playful, vibrant, active, colorful, natural, always changing. We offer great kids clothes and baby clothes, basics and accessories for girls, boys, and newborns to 10 years of age — all at surprisingly affordable prices. Naartjie’s corporate headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Naartjie owns and operates stores in both the United States and South Africa, with new stores opening regularly. For more information, please visit us at http://naartjie.com.

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Vogue Wigs, a wig & hair accessory retailer, offers a large variety of wigs with synthetic and human hair for women aged 30-60. Other hair accessories such as hair pieces, hair extensions and custom wigs are available for purchase as well on their website. Most importantly, Vogue Wigs is known for its Ebony Wigs, those which were created in order to tailor directly to their African American customers.

With its vast collection of wigs, Vogue Wigs offers affordable prices compared to that of its competitors. Some wig designers include Balmain Paris, Elegante, Eva Gabor, Incognito, Lacey, Revlon Ebony, Sepia, and Tress Allure & Wig Pro among others. Clearly, Vogue Wig’s collection is vast and offers something for every wig buyer.

When purchasing wigs from Vogue Wigs, you will save money. For those looking for the most for their money, a free US shipping option is available for all orders for $50 and more. All of these discounts and more can be found on their website, voguewigs.com as well as within their monthly newsletter.

Having trouble finding the perfect wig? Vogue Wigs offer a comprehensive guide including various topics in their Wig FAQ. Some of the topics included are: What are the Different Types of Wigs?, What are the types of Wig Caps?, How do I measure my head for a wig?, How do I put on a wig?, and How do I care for my wig? All of these questions and more are answered in a direct and informative manner. Vogue Wig’s comprehensive customer service, even through a guide such as this, is apparent. Trust in Vogue Wigs for your wig needs today!

Vogue Wigs also recognizes that not all customers purchasing wigs need them for daily life. Costume wigs are also popular. Their website highlights a large range of costume wigs for anyone. Whether for a costume party or for theatrical purposes, the costume wigs pieces available encompass a large variety, for any occasion. Affordable and a large collection, Vogue Wigs provides the best quality wigs and hair accessories for the most competitive price.

For more information on Vogue Wigs, visit Vogue Wig’s official site Voguewigs.com. For all your Costume wigs and other wigs needs, browse through their extensive collection to find a wig that suits you best. A variety of designers, types, and styles, finding a wig at Vogue Wigs is easy for anyone.

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Mobile App Studio, developer of premium mobile applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch, announced today the release of the iShoes and iBags fashion apps on the Apple App Store. Following the successful launch of Apple’s iPhone mobile platform last year, there are now over 30 million iPhones and iPod Touches in use today. Users of these devices can download applications to their phones that fit their interests and needs.

“There are over 35,000 apps available now on the Apple App Store, but one thing we’ve noticed is that very few of these apps are targeting women,” said Carleen Ghio, co-founder of the Mobile App Studio. “As the iPhone market continues to expand, we wanted to ensure that fashion and shopping-related apps aimed at the female market are available on the Apple App Store to interest new users.”

iShoes and iBags bring over 50,000 shoes and 20,000 handbags to the iPhone. The applications search hundreds of brands sold by over 100 retailers via ShopStyle.com. The products on display are constantly updated, allowing users to keep up with the latest styles available each season. iShoes and iBags are available as a free download on the Apple App Store.

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BabyBox.com, a luxury retailer of high-end crib bedding, baby furniture and baby gifts, announced today the arrival of Snapper Rock swimwear for kids that features innovative fabrics that provide chemical-free ultra violet ray blocking properties with SPF 50. In addition, the entire selection of Bella Bliss swim and beach wear is available with monogramming for the perfect poolside gift.

“Summer is a wonderful time for children and families, with trips to the beach, camping and spending time outdoors, but it requires an extra measure of sun protection that parents can’t always get with sunscreen alone,” said Katherine Type, founder of BabyBox.com. “Thankfully, Snapper Rock has designed a whole line of infants and children’s swimwear that provides 50+ SPF protection to ensure sun safety during those long summer days.”

The Snapper Rock swimsuits provide broad spectrum sun protection for little ones whose delicate skin may be sensitive to the effects of chemical sunscreens. The line of UV protection swimwear comes in mix and match two piece swim shorts and swim tops, one piece suits with matching hats that can be purchased for additional top to bottom protection. The performance fabrics block out 99 percent of the suns harmful rays. Suits come in short or long sleeve Choose f r o m pretty pink and floral prints to boys swimsuits inspired by board shorts and wet suits. 

Bella Bliss classics for girls comes in pretty bikinis, halter styles and one-piece swimsuits, along with terry cover ups, tunics and hats. Known for its timeless style, quality fabrics and comfort stitching, Bella Bliss makes shopping for baby swimwear fun and easy. Monogramming is available for an additional charge on all Bella Bliss beach wear and accessories.

F r o m developmental toys to baby clothing, crib bedding and nursery furniture, BabyBox.com features an A-list of upscale designers, such as House Inc., Henry & Henrietta, Lulu DK Matouk, Lulla Smith, Gordonsbury, Serena & Lily, Blauen, Sweet William, Lullaby and Baby B, among others.

About BabyBox.com
BabyBox.com is a premier baby gift store for children, ages newborn to 12 months. Offering a specialized selection of luxury baby items, the company prides itself on serving a niche market with a focus on unique and high quality products including adorable baby clothes, crib bedding, nursery décor, quality children’s furnishings, baby furniture, custom baby bedding , Moses baskets, bassinets, handmade items, as well as traditional gifts, such as toys, baby blankets and keepsake gifts. In addition to the specialized infant collections, BabyBox.com has expanded its offerings to provide furniture, bedding, décor and clothing for older children. With headquarters in Darien, Conn., BabyBox.com has provided unique baby gifts since 1997. For more information, please visit www.BabyBox.com.

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Miriam Lahage, founder of online discount designer store Koodos.com, has been named in The Independent’s Online Fashion Top 100. The list compiled the most inspirational, interesting and influential people who are the driving force behind the online fashion industry.

Collated by expert online fashion consultant and digital marketing strategist Leon Bailey-Green, the list included the crème-de-la-crème of online fashion – fashion journalists, photographers, entrepreneurs, bloggers, magazine editors and marketers.

The Koodos website is a well-known favourite amongst the fashion-set for stocking designer shoes, clothing and accessories from designer brands such as Chloe, Gucci and Prada at discount prices.

Miriam was listed first in The Online Fashion Top 100, ahead of other high profile online fashion entrepreneurs such as the founders of net-a-porter, ASOS and mywardrobe.com. Heavy-weight magazine editors of Vogue, HarpersBazaar and InStyle were all featured alongside Miriam, who has over 20 years experience in the US fashion and retail industries.

Originally featuring private sales for designer fashion brands, Miriam changed the business model last year so Koodos could focus more on open sales. Discount designer clothing is quickly becoming the way forward in online retailing, and with almost three years online, Koodos is well ahead of the pack.

Celebrity stylist and fashion expert Nicky Hambleton-Jones commented on Koodos in The Online Fashion Top 100; “Etailers like ASOS and Koodos.com make fashion affordable”, while Dawn Bebe, founder of osoyou.com, declared Miriam Lahage as one of the “Unsung heroes who make the online fashion wheels turn.”

Proving to not only be ahead of fashion, Koodos is also ahead of the online retail industry and developing into a brand that interacts with the online fashion community. This year has seen Koodos.com re-launch their blog, Barginista.co.uk, which has quickly become a popular source for the latest news and information on designer fashion sales both off and online, and has created the ultimate London shopping guide. The brand is also successfully using Twitter to provide loyal followers with their latest discount codes and offers on designer fashion.

Koodos.com stocks designer fashion labels at up to 80% off, including must have designer denim labels from diesel jeans to j brand jeans, and designer accessories including handbags, jewellery and men’s watches.

To read the latest fashion news and discount designer exclusives from Koodos, visit their blog at bargainista.co.uk

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Medelita™, maker of breakthrough medical apparel for female clinicians, today announced the addition of its wholesale division. Based on successful web site sales and enthusiastic responses at medical conferences, Medelita has created a wholesale division to supply uniform retailers, medical offices, medical clinics, hospitals, and medical schools. With the support of leaders in the fashion and textile industries who share the vision, Medelita has, in a very short time, created a new standard for fashion, fit, and function within the medical uniform industry.

Sales to female physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical students, on the web site and at medical conferences, have shown that there is an even greater demand for Medelita’s lab coats and scrubs than originally estimated.

“Having the opportunity to build a new sales organization around a product line that is so demonstrably superior to what’s currently out there in the marketplace is an opportunity that rarely comes along in someone’s career,” said Joe Francisco, vice president of sales, Medelita. “Because the product line is so innovative, in so many ways, the cost of manufacturing and our price points are naturally higher. We’ve validated our products’ demand and confirmed that the price points were set correctly. We found the magic number. “

Francisco will head up the new division, bringing to his post, years of experience as a national sales executive managing sales staff and independent dealers and distributors.

At the foundation of Medelita’s sales force will be independent sales reps assigned to specific geographic territories. Although this model is early in its development, the program has piqued the interest of individual sales representatives, rep groups, and international group purchasing organizations that have experience selling to the medical community. Some will focus on retail uniform shops while others will focus on specific medical specialties, individual medical offices and institutional buyers. To date, 12 geographic territories have been assigned.

As the wholesale program expands, Medelita will introduce programs specifically designed to support the company’s reps as they enter the vertical markets within the medical community. The beauty of the program is its no frills method to overcoming any conceivable objection that a buyer could raise. Experience has shown that the best way to overcome objections is to simply ask them to try on a Medelita lab coat or scrubs. The product literally sells itself.

For more information about Medelita Wholesale, contact Joe Francisco at joe@medelita.com.

About Medelita 
Medelita has one purpose: to reinvent the way women of all healthcare professions present themselves at work by offering the highest quality, best fitting, and most comfortable medical apparel available, including lab coats, women’s lab coats, women’s scrubs and medical scrubs. Medelita caters to professional women who want their uniforms to embody the poise and confidence already displayed from within. For more information, visit our website at http://www.medelita.com or call (877) 987-7979.

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New York City is waiting in anticipation for the launch of Topshop/Topman’s debut American outlet, due to open on Broadway April 2nd. US-based fans of the brand will now be able to browse the store’s high-fashion high-street collections in their very own flagship store, making transatlantic pilgrimages to the Oxford Circus destination a tale of urban folklore.

Alongside the mainline collections, American customers will be able to choose from all the key collaborations currently available in the UK.

The latest Kate Moss Topshop collection for SS09 will launch on 2nd April, to coincide with the New York store launch, and will include four special pieces featuring prints from the Liberty design archive.

Continuing Topshop’s ongoing support of innovative British designers, new capsule collections by Preen, Jonathan Saunders and Richard Nicoll will also be available for the store’s New York-based customers, together with Topshop Unique, the store’s now famous design-led collection which currently shows on schedule at London Fashion Week. Following at the end of the month, Topshop will also introduce a new collection by Barbara Hulanicki, which will feature modern, feminine pieces inspired by Hulanicki’s 1960s BIBA heritage.

At 11.00am on 2nd April the doors will be thrown open for the first time by Sir Philip and Lady Green and the store’s special guest, Kate Moss.

Once in-store, those who spend $100 or more will receive a free limited edition T-shirt emblazoned with a Union Jack crown motif, there’ll be a Style Studio on the shop floor serving scones and jam and helping with customers’ style dilemmas, and customers will be able to enjoy complimentary pampering from Make Up For Ever, Valley and Woodley & Bunny. Also everyone will be invited to enter a competition to win an all-expenses-paid trip to London Fashion Week.

The new store will be equally as exciting on the outside as the inside. The windows will be designed and conceptualised by celebrated British illustrator Jo Ratcliffe, whose work has been included in British Vogue, The Guardian and GQ. Jo’s windows will incorporate iconography reflecting the two worlds of fashion and the great British aristocracy.

Famous for its high level of customer service, Topshop will also be bringing its complimentary Style Advisor service to New York, providing customers with expert guidance on dresses, fashion leggings, hotpants, new trends, Topshop must-haves and insider knowledge to suit personal styles.

Whether it’s a wardrobe update, advice on the perfect party outfit or simply hassle free shopping, customers can sit back and relax in the VIP shopping suite while the Style Advisors do all the legwork.

From 11.00am on opening day through to 7.00pm on Saturday, customers and VIP shoppers can enjoy music provided by the great and good of New York’s nightlife, including The Rapture, Andrew Andrew, The Misshapes, James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), The Whip and Late of the Pier.

For those unable to make it to New York, Topshop.com will be offering free shipping for a week from 2nd April. With 300 new products hitting the site each week, editorial features providing fashion forecasts and styling tips, along with Topshop’s blog Inside-Out reporting on up-to-the-minute news and events, there’s no need for anyone to miss out.

About Topshop 
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002. Topshop is continually recognised as being a fashion authority, having won several awards for design reputation and new service. Topshop was the first fashion retailer to show on schedule at London Fashion Week in September 2005 and continues to grow its reputation for supporting exciting new talent at London Fashion Week.

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What does names like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and Prada remind you of? Lindsay Lohan during her afternoon shopping? Angelina Jolie just as she’s about to step into a plane? Or Kate Beckinsale on her way to a formal lunch? Whatever it is, I’m sure these brands conjure up images of opulence, sheer

indulgence and classy lavishness. Not something you and I can afford.

Designer bags for designer people. That’s the way it is! Not any more.

In the last few years, quite without anyone realizing when or how it started, designer bags have become accessible to the average Jack and Jane. You know, people who sweat it out at their offices and have to work their knuckles off to build a nest and take loans so they can maintain it? Yeah, I mean ‘us’ folks who need to look carefully at our savings account before we can plan the week’s expenses.

Designer bags minus high end price tags are becoming quite, quite popular. So, I guess a lot of women are settling for quality designer replicas. Why, there’s even talk that some celebrities use high end replicas once every while. With things going the way they are, even they may need to reconsider spending $10,000 on a bag these days.

There’s one thing about buying replicas though. You’ve got to be careful that the replica is a look alike of the real stuff. Like the designer bags offered by Pursefocus.com. This is a manufacturer that actually buys every authentic design so they can perfect the replica! Talk about perfectionism! The Chloe leather bag you see here feels just like the real stuff - soft and satiny. The leather even has the same silken sheen and color. An authentic Jimmy Choo may give you indigestion - settle for a replica designer bag, instead. There are a lot of folks doing it, you know.

Pursefocus.com has imitations of almost all the top designers of the world. Most of these replicas are so good that even a discerning observer would have some difficulty spotting a replica from its original. The same kind of stitch, monogrammed signature, straps, metal hoops, designer hardware, zips and rich leather-like material are used in the replicas. So, you need not fear being spotted!.

Designer bags may be casual collections for those who have billions stashed away in their secret accounts. But, if you’re looking for something you can afford - to own and throw away when you’re tired of it - go for designer replica bags. It’s the only answer each and every time!

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