Someone looking for extra money could start a lemonade stand… but that stops being cute (and probably legal) after about age ten; or they could hunt through the couch cushions for loose change…but that probably wouldn’t turn up much.

They could hold a yard sale; but who really wants to wake up before dawn, melt in the sun, and argue over the price of a hubcap or cassette tape? At first glance, selling on an auction site seems like the perfect answer, But as people try to learn to list on traditional auction sites, it feels a little like dealing with the devil; it’s a complicated, time consuming, energy zapping, costly process, leaving you wondering if it is all worth it…until now. There is a better solution…instead of selling their souls on an auction site; people can now sell their soles on www.iftheshoedoesntfit.com, the auction site for shoe lovers.

www.iftheshoedoesntfit.com is the place to make a deal (and no, not with the devil); the site enables people to sell, swap and shop for shoes. The best part is, because the site is simple and affordable to use, they won’t feel like they’ve been to hell and back in the process. The site only charges $1.00 per listing, no extra or hidden fees, and registration is quick and easy.

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Animal the freesports apparel brand is proud to announce that their new watch range has been launched on their online store.

The launch of the new watch range marks the anniversary of Animal’s 22nd year in the freesports watch industry and is the largest and most diverse watch range designed by the Animal in-house team.

All Animal watches are 100% designed and built f r o m scratch by the Animal design team. During the lifespan of every watch model, Animal reviews, improves or replaces any component that doesn’t come up to scratch using information received f r o m Animal sponsored riders and customers.

Recent key pieces have used titanium cases and bracelets, carbon fibre, laser-etching, and advanced composites. Another highlight in the range available on the Animal E Store is the RIP System model that charges by the wearer’s movements, and never requires battery changes.

The new Animal watch microsite will showcase the full range of Animal men’s watches and women’s watches as well as including key features such as a filter system which enables customers to select their ideal watch. Team rider testimonials and added bonuses such as downloadable wallpapers will also be included.

Animal aligns itself as a lifestyle brand based around a number of core sports including surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, bodyboard, mountain bike, BMX, wakeboard, freeski, snowboarding and motorcross. Animal also sponsors key events across these sports and has a team of riders ranging f r o m youth development through to professional.

Burton, a leading men’s fashion retailer in the UK, has launched 168, a new clothing line available in selected high street stores and online at Burton.co.uk.

Working with American based Z Brand, Burton has developed a mix and match line of casual wear designed for the adventure loving man.

The name 168 was inspired by a backpacking trip to China. When written in Chinese, the numbers 168 are phonetically similar to Luck, Happiness and Prosperity and are thus used as the short form for these aspirations.

For the designers, 168 became a philosophy and soon translated into the 168 collection. The collection is based around simple sophisticated pieces with subtle details that make it personal and lived in. The value is evident in the signature detailing, brass buttons, patchwork, and added textures.

The Burton line will be produced in three waves starting with the first wave in time for Christmas. The first wave includes vintage inspired polo shirts and t-shirts with frayed hems and soft, pre-washed fabrics. Jeans, cargos and hoodies are also included in the December shipment. All pieces are designed to mix and match so they can easily be thrown into a duffle bag for a weekend away.

Waves 2 and 3 of the line take on a more regal feel with the addition of the 168 coat of arms logo. Patches and silk-screens are added to pre-washed shirts, polos and t-shirts.

Jane Williams, senior Burton buyer on brands has said, “The 168 line provides the Burton customer with a twist on our main range by offering a full collection that can easily be mixed and matched. We’ve used excellent quality fabrics that get softer and more attractive as they wear. We feel it’s an excellent balance between offering our customers unique, design-led products with a huge hit of comfort and value.”

Z brand designs, produces and develops clothing that embodies a casual lifestyle driven by adventure and curiosity. 168 is an exciting new line that takes this ethos and tailors it to the busy lifestyle of the Burton customer.

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Cloggs, the UK shoe retailer, has voiced its approval of recent actions taken by the Metropolitan Police Force, shutting down hundreds of websites selling fake UGG Boots.

In an effort to crack down on bogus UGG Boots websites (either selling fake UGG Boots or fake websites that were purely designed to conduct identity fraud), the Metropolitan police have shut down over 400 illegal UGGs websites in recent days. This ensures that legitimate sellers like Cloggs.co.uk are left to sell real UGG Boots on real websites, and that the consumer’s pockets are protected.

However, even though the Metropolitan police have taken this drastic measure, this doesn’t mean to say that there won’t still be bogus websites out there. Whilst this will cause concern amongst potential buyers, Cloggs.co.uk knows just how to identify genuine UGGs websites from fakes. In association with Consumer Direct, the government service for advice on consumer issues, Cloggs.co.uk has produced a checklist on its website that consumers can use to check sites for legitimacy before they part with their hard earned cash.

Cloggs.co.uk meets all of the criteria specified on the check list, so customers can rest assured when they buy from Cloggs that the UGGs are genuine and that the website is legitimate.

Nick Thomas, Cloggs.co.uk Director, said: “As UGG boot sales continue to rise year upon year in the UK, so do the number of fake UGG boots websites, which mostly originate from criminal gangs in Asia that buy up .co.uk domain names. All these websites are designed to do is make money illegally - either by selling fake products or using the website to gain identity information that will be used illegally elsewhere. Cloggs.co.uk applauds the efforts made by the Metropolitan police to protect UK consumers this Christmas and is glad to support this effort by promoting a handy website checklist to ensure that consumers don’t get stung when buying UGG boots in the future.”

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The E-Store will stock one of the widest selections of Animal products available in the UK including extensive clothing ranges as well as watches, footwear, luggage, eyewear and accessories.

Animal has taken the decision to launch an online store as e-tailing is the fastest growing form of shopping and is proven to have become an essential part of Animal customers’ lives.

Animal CEO Kevin Keaney said: “I am delighted that with the launch of the Animal E-Store our loyal customers across the UK will now be able to access a full range of Animal merchandise 24/7. The benefit of shopping at the E-Store will be its ability to offer Animal products UK wide and in a space unconstrained by shop floor size.”

Not only will the E-Store stock all the latest Animal collections but there will be regular opportunities to win unique and exclusive prizes. All orders before the 30 September will receive free standard delivery and automatically go through to a prize draw to win a holiday for two on next year’s Animal Snowcamp to Austria.

The E-Store gives shoppers the chance to check out the new autumn/winter season range just as the new Animal clothes are going into stores. As well as clothes, shoppers can order footwear, wallets, gifts and Animal bags. E-gift vouchers are also available for those who are traditionally tricky to buy presents for.

About Animal
Established in 1987 in Poole, Dorset, Animal is one of the UK’s leading freesport brands specialising in the design, marketing and retailing of freesports influenced clothing, technical clothing, footwear, luggage, eyewear, accessories and watches.

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Start-rite is a children’s fitted footwear specialist that is developing a strong reputation for exploring new and innovative ways to engage with their customers online. Successfully launching the click’n’fit online shoe sizing tool to their site earlier this year saw the company knock down traditional e-commerce boundaries and redefine their market place.

Having recently unveiled their new parenting community a few weeks ago, it is clear that Start-rite is a company that place importance on providing a comprehensive and holistic service to their customers.

The parenting community provides a platform to harness the collective knowledge of the thousands of parents that visit the Start-rite web site every day. With so many parents coming to the site it’s clear to see how this is the perfect opportunity to launch a thriving parental advice community.

Although the community will inevitably provide a level of support for customer purchasing decisions, it will also act as a more general community for parenting issues and concerns. Despite only just being launched, the new community is being well received by the public with many people posting parenting questions, answers and parenting diaries within the first week.

The internet has become a great source of information for parenting advice, and now Start-rite have took it upon themselves to offer the benefits of a parenting community specifically to their own users. As the parenting process can be difficult, is it great to see a website supplying parents with a community where they can turn to other parents for advice.

The Start-rite parenting community has a number of features. The parenting blogs feature allows individuals to run their own parenting diary to share their parenting experiences, whilst the Question and Answer section provides rapid responses and healthy debate on any parenting related topics. Groups are also a big element to the site, with the intention of providing meeting places forum for discussion for parents who have similar interests.

The community is not just for the parents either. An activities section within the new Start-rite community provides a great source of entertainment providing loads of regularly updated activities to keep the children entertained and happy.

Start-rite is a world leader in fitted footwear, and the first children’s fitted shoe brand to launch an e-commerce site to sell its products online. With a reputation in over 35 countries, Start-rite has been entrusted by generations of parents to care for their children’s feet. Stocking fitted pre walkers, sporty casuals, smart school shoes, slippers, sandals and wellies in over 400 retailers, Start-rite pride themselves on ensuring the best possible fit for every child.

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Sandbox Couture.com, a popular online children’s boutique retailer of baby clothes, girls clothes and baby gifts, introduces Summer 2009 swimwear for boys, girls and infants, with a focus on fun, seasonal prints and colors. In addition to new swimsuits, SandboxCouture.com offers a year-around selection of hip, stylish children’s clothing including organic baby clothes and a large selection of designer baby clothes.

“The long summer days ahead are always eagerly anticipated and what better way to ring in the season than with a new swim suit,” stated Sam Brown, spokesperson for Sandbox Couture. “Some of the fondest childhood memories are created during the summer, around the pool or at the beach. Little ones love being outside and in the water, so why not get a couple of bathing suits: one to wear while the other is drying.”

Cool, surf-scene inspired board shorts are paired with UV 50+ rashguard f r o m Quiksilver. F r o m island motif to jigawatt and 80’s style ripper shorts, SandboxCouture.com is the place for toddler and infant boys swim suits, flip flops, hats and accessories. Equally charming and adorable are the little girls bathing suits in one- and two-piece styles f r o m Kate Mack and Kate Mack by Biscotti. Add a pair of flowery pink sandals to give princesses the perfect ensemble for playing and looking good poolside.

Known as the source for quality children’s clothes and couture fashions for babies and children, Sandbox Couture has provided busy parents — and a loyal following of couture shoppers and celebrity moms — a convenient outlet for quality, value and fashion savvy designs for little boys and little girls. Sandbox Couture has developed a reputation for offering couture children’s fashions, at prices that parents will appreciate. F r o m unique designs to the hottest trends, Sandbox Couture’s collection of designers offers the convenience of online shopping and the benefits of online savings.

Sandbox Couture is now serving the global community with its fashion forward trends and name brand selections. International shipping rates apply. For additional details, please visit www.sandboxcouture.com.

About Sandbox Couture
Sandbox Couture is an online children’s boutique retailer, providing baby clothes, baby gifts and unique children’s clothes. The company takes pride in hand selecting products f r o m top designers, thereby ensuring quality and contemporary style. Sandbox Couture’s philanthropic contributions and socially conscious business practices are at the forefront of the company’s ideals and corporate culture. Founded in 2005, Sandbox Couture is privately held and headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. For information about Sandbox Couture, please visit the company’s web site at http://www.SandboxCouture.com.

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Burton, leading high street retailer of men’s fashion, has launched a limited edition ‘Dad’s Army’ t-shirt in conjunction with armed forces charity - the British Forces Foundation.

The new t-shirt has been designed to help support the British Forces Foundation, (BFF) and is being made available in 47 Burton stores and online. Burton, the mens fashion retailer, has pledged that for every one of the t-shirts, it will make a donation of £1.50 to the charity, in an effort to raise an overall donation of around £10,000.

The British Forces Foundation was set up in 1999 and aims to support all personnel currently serving in the army by providing them with quality entertainment to encourage high spirits and greater enjoyment of duty. The charity appeals to performing artists like musicians to travel to different countries and entertain soldiers, pilots and sailors while they are away from home.

Founded and still supported by the entertainer, Jim Davidson, the BFF has helped entertain women and men in the armed forces for the past 10 years and is now teaming up with Burton in an attempt to encourage more donations in honour of this year’s Father’s Day. The present initiative aims to support families where the fathers are in combat, around Father’s Day, a time when the gap left by their absence can be felt especially hard by partners and children.

The new Burton’s “Dad’s Army” t-shirts will provide a fitting dedication to those men currently serving overseas who have families awaiting their return and it is hoped by Burton that the money raised for the charity will help to reduce the impact and feelings of separation which can be felt by the families of service men around Father’s Day. Burton will also be offering a 10% discount to all customers with a valid MOD card in select stores until 31st July. Please see website for details and locations.

About Burton
Burton was originally founded in 1903 under the name The Cross-Tailoring Company. It quickly became popular and expanded into hundreds of outlets and factories across the United Kingdom. Today, it is a staple on most high streets and a popular retailer for mens clothing, including tailoring, casual clothing and mens shoes, shirts and jeans.

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With only 50 pieces on sale, the limited edition brown leather holdall was picked up as one to watch right after the SS09 Press Show - months before its April release. Ideal for stylish summer weekends away, the new Black Label holdall is made f r o m premium leather and is being made available exclusively in 12 Burton stores throughout the UK as well as online through the Burton website.

The new bag sees the quality dial increase even more with a selection of luxury leather and emphasis on detail - all keeping in line with Burton’s commitment to affordable luxury mens clothes at a retail price just under £100 . After the bag appeared in numerous dailies this past February, Burton responded by creating a waiting list on the site for those that want immediate notification when the bag is ready for sale.

As well as this new sought after holdall, the Burton Black Label collection is also entering into its exciting fourth season by increasing the attention to detail and subtle styling with a selection of luxury fabrics and key looks for the months ahead.

Stylish black and grey tipped jersey polos, luxury knitwear pieces and sophisticated Italian cotton shirts make up the new range, all of which emphasize the exclusivity and premium look of the Black Label mens fashion collection, and can be worn together or as a welcome addition to an existing wardrobe.

About Burton
Burton has a long history in mens clothing and fashion having been founded in 1903 by Montague Burton in Chesterfield. Burton now has over 400 outlets all over the UK and Ireland making it one of the country’s largest sellers of casual and formal menswear, including jeans, shirts, jackets, mens t-shirts, suits, knitwear, mens shorts, shoes, underwear and accessories.

Customers can also shop online f r o m the Burton.co.uk website which offers free returns in-store or by post and fast delivery to their home. The site features a useful size guide to ensure customers can get the correct fit. They can also sign up for the Burton newsletter, which offers all the latest style updates, exclusive discounts and competitions.

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Burton, one of the leading men’s clothing retailers in the UK, is to be featured in a brand new BBC series, “British Style Genius”, which takes a look at what makes British fashion and style so distinctive and influential.

Across five one-hour programmes,”British Style Genius” examines the looks and trends that have come to define British style, from the high street to high-end couture, from bespoke tailoring to street style, from fashion rebels to traditionalists.

Burton is to appear in episode two of the series entitled “A Cut Above – The Tailored Look”, calling on Burton’s history and expertise in the world of tailored fashion. The episode will take a look at the evolution of mens suits and other formal wear over the years, highlighting different styles and looks.

With a history in men’s fashion dating back to 1903, Burton is a key contributor in episode 2 of the new series, detailing the changes in casual and formal men’s fashion over the years, with commentary on mens coats, jackets and trousers.

The BBC has compiled the series based on a collection of interviews with industry experts including designers, models, stylists and retail magnates. Featured in the series are fashion icons Kate Moss and Twiggy, renowned designers Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen as well as actors Michael Caine and Roger Moore.

“A Cut Above – The Tailored Look” will air on 14th October at 9pm and can be viewed on the BBC iPlayer after the broadcast.

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Littlewoods Direct, the UK’s leading online and home shopping retailer, has announced the re-launch of the Ravel footwear collection, offering a number of a variety of in-vogue styles, which will appeal to fashion minded women looking to wear the finest winter fashion trends.

The new collection captures a multitude of looks, from stylish workwear through to party styles, all of which encompass Ravel’s own unique characteristics.

Heels in all shapes and sizes have been combined with an eclectic variety of finishing touches to give the range a real point of difference. Heels, stilettos, the ultra modern cone heel and the platform have been incorporated onto an array of styles. Detailing, such as including striking patent and suede combinations, snake skin effect applications, buckle features, covered buttons and pepper pot punching have also been incorporated into the collection.

Applying subtle twists to the Mary Jane style, Ravel offers a new interpretation to this look for the season. Almond points have been teamed with an assortment of detailing which includes brogue cut out trims, contrasting wooden stack heels and feminine fastening systems which all provide this styling with a fresh new look. Also featuring strongly in the shoe range are a number of T-bar designs, which are available across a spectrum of styles from striking daywear through to alluring sandals for the party season.

Suede shoe-boots, patent knee highs and casual options with blunted toes are featured within in the boot range. Womens fashion devotees will appreciate the finishing touches that have been applied such as contrast stitching, overlay detailing, buckle features and brogue inspired touches which all add to the modernistic look of the collection.

The attention to detail which is lavished on every pair of Ravel womens shoes and boots ensures that the wearer creates the ultimate head turning statement. Plush suede and soft leather uppers are teamed with a rich colour palette of ruby reds, rich teal, moss green, luxurious mink and deep purple, together with strong metallics.

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Debenhams, leading UK department store chain, has announced a new partnership with PlusinBoots, the wide calf boot specialist, which will see PlusinBoots own brand of boots being made available through Debenhams Online. The full range of boots will be available in a wide range of fashionable styles and colours, in six individual calf widths.

As leaders in luxury wide calf boot design, PlusinBoots is dedicated solely to creating ‘must have’ boots that fit, and offers the largest calf size available anywhere in Europe. All boots are crafted from the finest materials and have premium leather lining to ensure that the boots are as comfortable as possible.

The new collection available through Debenhams comes in an assortment of hues, from teal to this season’s on trend palette of burgundy and purple. PlusinBoots’ boast a great attention to detail, with many of the boots featuring finishing touches such as bows, diamante buckles and brass studs.

The new range of ladies boots come in a variety of styles, including the Jordan. Available in classic black and vibrant red, with a removable diamante decoration, these boots are round toed and supported by chunky platform heels. These suede boots are ideal paired with jeans, or teamed with a simple black dress for an elegant evening look.

For those with a hectic and busy lifestyle, PlusinBoots offers the elegantly shaped Cervinia. Adorned with a bow, these boots conform to busy lifestyles with their moderate kitten heel. Right on trend with this season’s most popular colours, the boots are available in purple or black suede.

The Livigno boot from PlusinBoots offers a unique and individual look. Combining two trends in one, these boots are a mix of patent leather and soft suede in midnight blue.

For those who prefer more classic designs, PlusinBoots can also offer the Verbier, Villars, Geneva or Zermatt styles of boots. Crafted in soft Italian leather, these versatile boots can be worn with jeans, skirts and dresses to create a sophisticated look.

PlusinBoots wide calf boots are now available from Debenhams Online, with the Plusinboots fitting guide also available online to ensure customers can order their boots in the size they need.

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group, and has a strong presence in key product categories including women’s wear, menswear, home wares, health and beauty, accessories, lingerie and children’s wear.

Debenhams has 139 stores including 7 Desire by Debenhams stores, across the UK and Ireland with approximately 10.1 million square feet of trading space and around 21,500 employees.

In addition Debenhams has 30 international franchise stores in 14 countries outside the UK and Ireland, with a further 15 franchises scheduled to open by the end of the 2008 financial year. Debenhams is also extending its customer reach by making direct sales through its internet website. Debenham’s has a successful own brand portfolio of approximately 55 labels (such as Debut, Maine New England, Red Herring and Thomas Nash) and including 25 Designers at Debenhams brands.

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Spring 08 sees Topman introduce an exciting new label with rock & roll fashion in its DNA: The Look Presents.

Drawing on acclaimed style bible The Look: Adventures in Rock & Pop Fashion, The Look Presents is a creative hub for the legendary designers inspired by the combustion that occurs when great music meets fantastic style.

With three separate collaborative collections produced exclusively for Topman in 08, The Look Presents premieres in stores in May with the animalistic designs of classic 70s label Wonder Workshop, originally worn by such rock icons as Iggy Pop, Sid Vicious, Mick Jagger, Marc Bolan and Led Zeppelin.

Wonder Workshop designers John Dove and Molly White have reinvented the range for the 21st century, all the while maintaining their original aesthetic.

Available in full colour and monotone, the Wonder Workshop mens tees designs feature tattoo-inspired prints as well as the incredible Wild Thing graphic of a snarling leopard’s head (as worn by Iggy on the cover of the Stooges glam-punk masterpiece Raw Power), a snake which wraps around the torso of the mens tees and prints featuring two hawks and a dove.

The Look Presents is the brainchild of The Look author/music fashion historian Paul Gorman and Soho boutique owner Max Karie. “We are plugging directly into the electricity of rock and pop fashion by working with brilliant original designers,” said Gorman. “The Look Presents is all about reinvigorating the menswear market with authenticity and integrity.”

The Wonder Workshop mens T-shirt will be available from end of May. The collection will be stocked in selected stores and also online at topman.com

The new Wonder Workshop mens T-shirt collection is the first of two t-shirt collaborations between Topman and The Look Presents. The second being The Look Presents Nigel Waymouth, a darkly psychedelic collection of graphic t-shirts from the founder of the legendary King’s Road boutique Granny Takes A Trip. The Granny takes a trip tees are due for release at the end of July.

The third collaborative collection is named Priceless. Designed by Antony Price, this will be his first ever high street ready to wear collection of suits, shirts, trousers and jackets. More details to follow.

About Topman

Topman offers the latest in mens clothing fashion, encompassing a range of styles to suit every shopper. Topman’s extensive collection embraces everything from the latest fashion trends to classic pieces, and extends to footwear, accessories and formal wear. Topman also provide the simplest way to search for and buy men’s clothing, placing it among the leading fashion retailers in the UK market today.

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