The days of traveling to busy shops for buying prom dresses, formalwear and eveningwear are numbered. Promgirl.net, an online formal wear store, has introduced a new shopping technology that completes the online shopping experience for eveningwear. With the new video model system, customers can choose a model that fits their shape and size closely, then see what the dresses look like when that model wears them. This innovative new feature allows customers to get a realistic idea of what the prom dresses 2010 would look like if they tried them on themselves.

Promgirl.net has several of the most popular designers, including Terani pageant dresses, Clarisse dresses, Mori Lee gowns, Tony Bowls prom dresses, and Jovani cocktail and formal dresses. You can browse the extensive selection of high quality designer gowns and cocktail dresses, and when you find one you like you can choose the right model and virtually try the dress on. If there are elements that you wouldn’t like about the dress once you try it on, they will show up clearly when the model tries it on. Promgirl’s new video dressing room takes the risk out of purchasing expensive clothing online. There are models available in nearly every shape and size, so no customer will feel left out of the experience. You can see for instance style Clarisse prom dress 9031 in 3 different sizes Small, Medium and Large.

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Molly Brown London has done it again and released a new best selling collection. The Tinkerbelle Collection and the new Molly Brown TAG Necklace recently launched at Spring/Summer 2010 buying meetings has been snapped up by buyers from independent jewellers and leading stores across the UK and Ireland. The new collections will be available in April at MollyBrownLondon.com and high demand is expected for the new Tinkerbelle Collection which features sterling silver and enamel bells with tiny sterling silver stars. The TAG necklace features the brands’ paw print logo and is sure to be a hit with fans of this leading girls’ jewellery designer brand.

Erica Illingworth, Director of Molly Brown said, “Launching new designs is always a little nerve wracking, you never know whether buyers will react favourably or not – thankfully we seem to have hit the mark again with the new Tinkerbelle Collection and the new Molly Brown TAG necklace. We are already working on designs for Autumn/Winter 2010 and have some very exciting pieces in the pipeline.”

The designer girls’ jewellery brand continues to expand and is now stocked in over 80 stores nationally. The Collections have been featured on Selfridges’ website as the ‘Latest Must Have’ and there have been waiting lists reported in stores for the jewellery when new Molly Brown designs are launched.

Molly Brown is the ideal place to shop on-line for a christening gift as the jewellery is made using only precious metals, coloured gemstones and freshwater pearls. From sophisticated initial necklaces to fun fish charms, there is something for every girl within the Molly Brown collection. Whether spending £25.00 or £125.00, each piece comes wrapped with the most beautiful, luxurious brand packaging so that all gifts look as if you have spent a small fortune even if you haven’t!

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MensJacket.org.uk has announced its new line of 2010 spring jackets featuring a classic collection of masculine outerwear ready to perform.

This year’s jackets for men are designed for the on-the-go lifestyle. Function is essential. Today’s man wants to look sharp but demands performance from his jacket and he expects all the elements to be in place. Subtle tones and active cuts can be found from almost all of the top men’s designers.

“This season’s look is grounded, it is both relaxed and athletic; there’s nothing pretentious or frivolous in these style. This no-nonsense feel seems to unite the entire line of jackets. Although many styles are inspired from past seasons, flashy and gimmicky details are hard to find this year.”

The Green Movement is definitely influencing men’s fashions. The colour pallet and functional designs all reflect earth-friendly trends. Earth tones are increasingly popular with khaki, deep browns, and muted greens taking centre stage. These popular colours continue the theme of the let’s get down to business style. Although black is still popular, it is taking a back seat to the forest shades.

“Many jackets are 100% natural fibre and we expect this trend to continue into the future. Jackets from designers like Peter Werth and Original Penguin offer a range of all cotton and natural fibre blends. Wool blends are always on demand and organic fibres are just beginning to be seen in jackets.”

Branding on jackets tends to be less obvious then on jeans and shirts, and that’s especially true this season. Logos are most commonly found above the front chest pocket but you can also spot them on the back, along the bottom or tagged on the side. Even though the brands may be a little harder to spot, all the big names offer jackets in 2010.

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Outdoor and fair trade clothing retailer WOMbat Clothing has a busy few weeks ahead during the run up to Easter with many in store events currently being scheduled along with contests where you could win either a discount voucher for the great range of fair trade and organic clothing at WOMbat or some Easter appropriate alternatives such as Fair Trade Chocolate!

As many of WOMbat’s clothing is designed with the active and extreme sports enthusiast in mind WOMbat have used this influence to put a twist on the popular Easter Tradition of painting eggs. The “Egg-Streme Sports” contest is being held in each WOMbat retail store where entrants are encouraged to decorate eggs to resemble familiar sports such as Canoeing, Snowboarding or any other creative ideas.

All store managers will be uploading pictures of each entry onto the relevant store specific Facebook pages for fans to vote on which egg is the best, funniest or most creative.

WOMbat’s Victoria Tingey said: “We’re really excited about the Easter events we’ve got planned in our stores and look forward to seeing a range of wonderful egg designs produced by our customers to be presented in each of our stores.”

“We’re even able to help increase the awareness of Fair trade products such as the many clothing items we sell in our stores and online as well as being able to provide our entrants with the opportunity to win some fantastic Fair Trade prizes including Fair Trade chocolate!”

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Promgirl.net the largest Internet retailer of prom dresses and gowns, formal and cocktail dresses introduces the virtual video technology to help online shoppers choose their prom dress of their dream.

One of the problems of shopping on line for prom dresses and eveningwear has been the limited possibility to assess how the prom dress or cocktail dress would fit the prom girl shopper.

Therefore, the apparel shoppers often preferred to walk into a brick and mortar store and try the prom dresses in person.

The online shopper had no information of how the dress would look on her and had to rely on pictures advertised over the Internet that usually use professional models wearing the prom dresses.

By using the new technology Promgirl introduces, the online shopper will be able to see the video of a model that has similar physical dimensions with the shopper.

The decision to purchase the formal or cocktail dresses and the prom dresses 2010 is now made easier due to the ease of watching videos with models who have similar shapes and sizes with the on line shopper.

Promgirl.net carries a large variety of Jovani prom dresses 2010, Tony Bowls formal dresses and eveningwear, Mori Lee prom and quinceanera gowns Clarisse formal gowns and cocktail dresses and Terani pageant dresses.

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To welcome in the Spring Webtogs introduces a collection of footwear from Merrell Shoes, renowned worldwide for their innovative and stylish approach. Instantly recognisable with their revolutionary design and distinctive logo, Merrell shoes Merrell shoes have built an enviable reputation for comfort and performance.

The Merrell Jungle Moc is an innovative men’s slip-on shoe that combines classic brushed pigskin leather with a unique Jungle Runner sole pattern and sticky rubber. Using Air Cushion technology and an anatomical footbed this stylish and supremely comfortable shoe has the feel of a glove for feet whilst giving day long support.

The Merrell Apollo shoe combines outdoor technology with city centre style, marrying a Vibram Adventure sole with a waterproof pigskin upper. The carefully matched colours blend upper and sole almost seamlessly giving a smooth and stylish look whilst below the surface an injection moulded arch shank, air cushioning and 4.5mm footbed take care of comfort all day long.

Equally at home on the high street or the hillside the Merrell Intercept is a classic shoe with a distinctive Merrell touch. From its stylish leather upper to an AEGIS Antimicrobial lining the Intercept is a shoe designed to perform day in day out in comfort . An Ortholite anatomical footbed adapts to caress the feet for day long pleasure, with a Nylon 6.6 injection moulded arch shank and air cushion midsole to provide support and flexibility whatever the terrain. A classic Vibram sole with 4.5mm lug depth and sticky rubber give the Intercept the grip to complement its stylish looks and comfort.

Designed specifically for women, the Merrell Siren Sync uses a triple density compression moulded EVA footframe and an air cushion midsole to make a shoe with comfort as a priority. A Nubuck and mesh upper, treated with an antimicrobial coating, gives impressive breathability whilst a Vibram TC Rubber sole gives grip to make the Siren Sync as functional as it is comfortable.

The Chameleon Wrap GTX XCR takes lightweight, waterproof walking shoes to a new level, following a tradition of the legendary Merrell Chameleon family. Using a Gore-Tex XCR membrane in fine pigskin leather this shoe is built to perform whatever the weather, and designed to last with protective rubber rands above high durability synthetic moulding. Comfort isn’t sacrificed for the performance levels, with Defense mesh panels helping maintain a comfortable temperature whilst the foot sits on a contour hugging bed. Ideal for multi-activities or long distance trails the Chameleon Wrap GTX XCR is destined to be a top seller.

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The new, innovative SmartLace wig collection has now made its inroads into retail outlets and online wig stores. SmartLace is a new type of lace front wig that has been perfected by Jon Renau. Wig lovers now have four distinct styles to choose from, each with their own unique look and personality. These four styles include: the sexy long hair Zara Wig, the contemporary short hair Bowie Wig, the medium length bob style Alia Wig, and the classic short hair Hillary Wig. The Zara and Alia Wig have a lace front, monofilament top, whereas the Bowie and Hillary Wig have a lace front, open cap construction.

Since the late 1960’s, Jon Renau has been known for their unique wig styles. The popular Easihair collection consisting of various clip-on ponytails, hair wraps, and headbands has been one of Jon Renau’s biggest hits among hair piece wearers in recent times. Now with the release of the SmartLace wig collection, Jon Renau continues its great run of success in the wig industry by releasing a product that stands out from other types of wigs. SmartLace wigs are synthetic style wigs that have very unique advantages over more traditional types of wigs. Customers, who purchase a SmartLace wig, will notice that there is no tape or any kind of adhesive required in order to obtain a comfortable fit around the head. The contours of these wigs match the dimensions of any type of head shape, allowing wig wearers maximum styling versatility, along with a secure fit all around. Another advantage the SmartLace wig collection offers is extreme comfort and style. Individual hair strands are hand-tied to the lace. This process gives the illusion of natural hair growth. The front part of the wig has a smooth fine lace that is soft to the touch. This special feature completely eliminates any scratching or irritation that sometimes occurs with other types of wigs. SmartLace wigs from Jon Renau never unravel or run. Wig lovers can trim the fine lace, if they want to customize the wig to fit their individual hairlines. Even with trimming, no unraveling will take place, and the wig will maintain its shape without any kind of stretching. In addition, there is only a minimum amount of maintenance required in order to keep the SmartLace wig looking beautiful day in and day out.

Synthetic style wigs are a popular, less expensive option in contrast to human hair wigs. In fact, according to www.wigindustry.com, 70% of all wigs sold throughout the world come in some kind of synthetic fiber. Many of these fibers have the look and feel of real human hair, and SmartLace wigs from Jon Renau are the perfect choice for those seeking an “easy to wear” wig that offers the flexibility and versatility needed from a styling standpoint. Women appear to be the main audience showing interest in the wig department, especially famous women in the entertainment industry. The fun loving Sherri Shepherd, co-host on the popular daytime show ‘The View’, adores wigs. She quotes: “It’s like an accessory to me, like a hat or a bracelet. You can become someone else, and then you go home and take that bad baby off!” However, wig use among men has increased dramatically over the years as an alternative to televised hair medication products promoting hair growth. The SmartLace wig collection is specifically geared toward women, as the four distinct styles show and is already starting to become a “hot” topic among female wig wearers in all the right directions. Many laced wigs come fromChina, but Europe also has manufactured laced wigs. However, lace wig imports fromChina are more affordable in the U.S. in contrast to their European counterparts. Unfortunately, the global wig industry in general took a hit in sales with the current economic sag that is taking place, especially in the United States; however sales are now starting to recover on a global basis as there are now signs that the economy is trying to turn around. All this said this is the perfect time for Jon Renau to release the SmartLace wig collection. Innovative, stylish, and fun to wear, SmartLace wigs are sure to grab the attention of wig lovers all around the world since individuals are looking for something different and unique.

The HeadShop Wigs Online (www.theheadshoponline.com) now offers Jon Renau’s new SmartLace wig collection. The SmartLace collection from Jon Renau is one of a kind. These particular wigs are not only gorgeous, but are extremely comfortable and give women the style and color they crave. The HeadShop Wigs Online offers all kinds of Jon Renau wig products, along with other very popular wig manufacturers such as, Rene of Paris, TressAllure, Louis Ferre, Revlon, Tony of Beverly, Estetica Designs, and many more.

A new trend is emerging that makes purchasing designer handbags a thing of the past. The trend for indie designer bags is so strong that even the biggest names are quickly producing some of their new collections with discretely placed brand names and logos.

This is why Canadian born emerging designer Theologia Karahalios chased her dream into reality with the launch of her handbag line Hellena Archais, in April 2009. From the beginning, following each season’s trend in terms of style, materials and accessories was not a consideration. It was the shortage of one-of-a-kind, vintage inspired style handbags that made her determined to create something that had not been done before. She wanted to bring back to life the ancient world and its forgotten history.

What makes these handbags special is the unique coins that are attached which represent a variety of ancient civilization - Greek, Mayan, and Egyptian. These special pieces are replicas of museum artifacts.

She infuses two worlds with her high-end, high-quality design originals in supple leather, and her Greek background inspires her brand focus. Hellena Archais displays artisan craftsmanship using the finest-quality leathers and hides for her handbag collection.

The Hellena Archais handbag collection is the epitome of classic and timeless beauty. It is reserved for women who appreciate unique pieces of art and not mass produced bags that can be found at any retail store. Each bag is handmade at the time of order and is covered by 100% money back guarantee. Currently all handbags are 40% off. You can view the full collection and shop at the designers website WWW.HELLENARCHAIS.COM.

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