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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In an effort to brighten the economic outlook of the recently engaged brides that have lost their job in the last 90 days and are looking for a job but do not want to postpone their special day.

The idea to give dresses to struggling brides came to South as she inventoried her beautiful selection of gowns in the 11,000-square-feet wedding center. She found that many designer sample gowns – some that had cost as much as $3,000. South thought, “What a shame that these gowns couldn’t be used by someone in need.”

Dresses in a variety of sizes f r o m designers Amsale, Jim Hjelm, Rena Kohl, Bellisima, Allure, Jacqueline’s, Pronovias and Maggie Sottero are included in the giveaway.

Patricia South is offering select designer wedding gowns f r o m her stock to deserving brides struggling to afford the wedding of their dreams, on Wednesday and Thursday October 7, 8 and 14, 15, f r o m 4-8 P.M. to deserving brides struggling to afford the wedding of their dreams.

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Toronto Canada gets a new modeling agency, Styles Model Management inc. Mike Disney, owner of Styles Model Management was owner of an entertainment agency in Chicago for 18 years.

Due to a failing American economy & a desire for a fresh new career, Mike looked to his own home town, Toronto Canada for prospects. Mike has a love of fashion & creative people. He saw many modeling schools that provide crash courses in becoming a model but non that help develop a model’s skills over a long time. Modeling agencies are busy booking established & experienced models. Mike saw the need for a modeling agency in Toronto with a friendly, mentoring aproach. Modeling is a skill that is developed with lots of practise over time. Thus Mike opened Styles Model Management inc. Free seminars are provided to the models. Models are also introduced to test photographers & stylists to spend much time practising their skills & getting posative feedback from industry professionals. As Mike says ” A day not in front of the camera is not a good day.”

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Hello,my name is Gandhi Hurwitz, and here are some tips f r o m me about wedding attire. The guys have it easy. Pick up the tuxedos they rented months ago right before the wedding, put them on and then be sure to return all the pieces in decent condition right after the wedding. The women, however, don’t get so lucky. For the bride, her quest for the prefect wedding dress means hours poring over bridal magazines and the internet in search of the perfect look and months of agonizing dieting and humiliating dress fittings. Plus she needs all the accessories. Unfortunately, selecting wedding attire for both the groom and bride is something that cannot be avoided, unless they’re headed to Las Vegas or the county courthouse.

The wedding attire is one of the first items that needs to be addressed, especially if the wedding will take place at the height of the season. Only planning the wedding budget is above attire on the list of pre-wedding chores. Most brides are acutely aware of this task as they have often been thinking about it since they were little girls! Even so, brides often spend more than a month shopping and trying on gowns before the final decision is made.

After the dress is found, a bride still needs ample time for special ordering and dress fittings. Usually three separate fittings are required before the dress is adjusted to look absolutely perfect for the wedding day. As a result, it is advisable to allow extra time in case of unforeseen delays and emergencies.

The dress often costs a significant share of the wedding budget.. This is certainly not always the case, and there many options that will allow the bride to look beautiful without leaving her broke. The cost of the dress is definitely a subject to agree on f r o m the start. As the bride is traditionally center-stage and the focus of photographs, it is normal for her to feel she should look her best.

Before deciding on the budget allotment for the dress, decide on the type of wedding desired; elegant, informal, themed, seasonal, outdoors, etc… The attire chosen for the bride and groom will affect every other aspect of the planning including what others wear, the color scheme, decorations, invitations, flowers, venues, transportation, in short - everything!

Along with the dress, the bride will need to purchase a veil, headpiece, train, shoes, undergarments, stockings, garter, handbag, and jewelry. Many of these items can be ordered along with the dress, but others will have to be acquired over the coming months. The cost of these items should be factored into the wedding attire budget.

The men’s attire follows the lead of the bride’s. The groom needs to find a tuxedo rental outlet about six to twelve months before the date, get fitted, then latter pick up the tuxes for the day, which usually include everything they need, even the shoes!

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Toronto’s premier wedding boutique is excited to announce the opening of a beautiful second location in Etobicoke. Best for Bride specializes in the sales and rental of wedding supplies and accessories, including designer bridal gowns, bridesmaid’s dresses and jewellery. The luxurious new location is sure to make every bride feel like a princess as she shops for her big day.

Best for Bride, Toronto’s premier wedding boutique (http://www.bestforbride.com) has opened a second location at the corner of Dundas and Kipling in Etobicoke. The new convenient location is easily accessible by public transit, as it is right by the Kipling subway station. The new store’s lavish decor will certainly make brides and bridesmaids feel rich and pampered as they browse through the huge selection of gorgeous wedding dresses and accessories. Pictures and map of the new location are viewable here: Bridal Store in Etobicoke (Mississauga).

Best for Bride sells top quality wedding and formal wear at reasonable prices. Their bridal gowns are made of designer fabrics and feature fancy embellishments. Best for Bride’s dresses are created to fit every bride, from petite to plus-size dresses and come in a variety of sizes and colours. Aside from offering dresses for sale, Best for Bride also rents out wedding dresses and accessories, allowing brides to have a wedding of their dreams regardless of budget.

Presently, Best for Bride is offering an amazing special for the rental of bridal accessories (veil, crinoline, tiara, jewellery set, headpieces, gloves, fur cape and shawl) at the price of only $100. More information about this special, as well as prices for the rental of individual items is available here: Rental of Wedding Gowns and Bridal accessories.

Recently, Best for Bride has begun selling wedding invitations and wedding favours to fulfill all wedding needs for their clients. Now, brides and grooms-to be are able to get their wedding outfits, bridal party wear, wedding cakes and invitations and accessories and favors all in one convenient location.

“We are thrilled to be opening our new store in Etobicoke,” said Olga Pomeransky, manager of Best for Bride Bridal Boutique. “This location is spacious and beautifully decorated and we are looking forward to serving our customers here.”

For additional information on the news of this release, visit www.bestforbride.com, or email sales@BestForBride.com Best for Bride Bridal & Evening Wear Boutique is a one-stop bridal store, with two locations in the Toronto, Ontario area to serve and advise their clients.

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Coast, one of the UK’s leading women’s occasion wear retailers, has launched a brand new virtual shopping service called “Fitting Room by Coast” available online at the brand’s new transactional website.

The new service includes the new Coast Stores Fitting Room, a virtual shopping tool which enables the user to choose pieces and accessories and style them together to create outfits for any occasion, all with the click of a mouse.

The Fitting Room features the world’s first group shop facility that enables users to share and discuss outfits and shop with friends, using an instant messaging service in the customer’s own assigned virtual fitting room.

Whether users are a group of friends shopping for a party or a bride planning bridesmaid dresses for a wedding, Coast Stores new group shop feature will enable customers to meet with friends to discuss outfit options, all from in front of their computers.

The easy to navigate Coast website offers all the services of a premium e-tailer, such as numerous product images shot at different angles and a zoom facility enabling users to see close ups of fabrics and details.

As occasion wear specialists, Coast’s approach is to give all products an unrivalled attention to detail. From beautiful in house designs that the brand creates, to the service and environment of the stores, the Coast philosophy is to make the shopping experience a special and trouble free process, a fact supported by the new virtual Coast Fitting Room.

The Fitting Room is live at www.coast-stores.com now.

About Coast:
Since being founded in 1996, Coast has become a leader in women’s occasion wear, dedicated to creating and providing beautifully designed, quality garments for the special times in customers’ life. Coast collections have won several prestigious awards from the UK fashion industry including being named winner of Best Premium Collection at the Ariel Fashion Awards 2006 and the Winner of Best Premium Collection at the LK Today High Street Fashion Awards 2007. Coast was also the Official Women’s Stylist for the 2007 BAFTA Television Awards.

With 52 stand-alone stores and 185 concessions in the UK and Ireland and 60 worldwide, the Coast journey has taken an exciting new step with the launch of the company’s transactional website – another wonderful way to browse and enjoy the very latest Coast collections.

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Event Date: Tues, Nov 11th, 2008 (Veteran’s Day)
Place: Patricia South’s The Brides Choice
4066 West Broward Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
954-791-6007

Attention all Military Brides! Replace your fatigues with a free designer wedding gown from Patricia South’s Bridal Salon. Florida’s premier bridal salon is pleased to reward the Military personnel who served in Iraq or Afghanistan or whose fiancé’s are in active duty in those areas with this special event on Nov 11th to celebrate and honor Veteran’s Day.

This is a great way to show appreciation towards the troops and families for their sacrifice. Patricia South has hand selected 10 designer wedding gowns to give away at the event on a first come first serve basis. The giveaway is a philanthropic opportunity to show appreciation for their heart felt service for our country. It is time we give back and support.

To qualify, brides must be engaged, be on active duty in the military or have a fiancé on active duty in either Iraq or Afghanistan. All military brides must show ID, copy of deployment papers, orders or other qualifying proof. Brides do not have to reside in the area where the giveaway is taking place.

Please call ahead to reserve your appointment. For more information regarding the Nov 11th event please call Patricia South The Brides Choice at 954-791-6007. Other participating stores and states checkout www.bridesacrossamerica.com

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Sandbox Couture, a popular online children’s boutique retailer of baby clothes, christening gowns and designer baby gifts today announced their expanded retail offering to include order delivery to e-commerce customers worldwide. The new international shipping capability for select designers of couture baby clothes, children’s clothes and baby gifts, follows a multi-level expansion strategy initiated by Sandbox Couture last year.

Sandbox Couture is pleased to complete the groundwork for another phase of their business development and growth plan. The online retailer has systematically implemented new levels of key product categories and expanded the core offerings to a wider, global audience. Beginning in early 2007, the online boutique retailer first expanded its retail offering to Canada, followed by the launch of its Amazon Marketplace storefront in the Fall of 2007. The international shipping capability further differentiates Sandbox Couture from other online retailers and fulfills a long standing initiative spurred by consumer demand.

SandboxCouture.com, which has been selling baby clothes and designer children’s clothes since 2005, has grown from a one-tier online retailer, to a fully integrated, multi-channel ecommerce merchant. Over the next few months, Sandbox Couture will continue to identify target markets both in geographic terms as well as product offerings.

“The international shipping integration is just one aspect of the company’s overall expansion strategy,” stated Sam Brown, spokesperson for Sandbox Couture. “Over the past year, Sandbox Couture has expanded their product lines and secured new supplier relationships, thereby widening their product categories as well as its service areas, bringing unique children’s accessories, designer children’s clothes, couture baby clothes and action sports apparel to customers worldwide. While the company will restrict the sales of certain brands to availability only in the U.S., based on supplier agreements, the majority of brands will be available,” Brown concluded

By widening its retail reach, Sandbox Couture is able to further extend it’s brand awareness and couture following, but also provides the e-tailer the ability to leverage higher levels of inventory for top brands in baby clothes and designer children’s clothes. In addition to purchasing items directly, customers can buy gift certificates giving the gift of style and selection to friends and family worldwide. For more information on specific countries including in the new shipping policy, please visit http://www.sandboxcouture.com To begin shopping for designer baby clothes, children’s clothes, christening gowns or unique baby gifts, please visit http://www.SandboxCouture.com.

About Sandbox Couture
Sandbox Couture is an online children’s boutique retailer, providing designer baby clothes, designer children’s clothing and unique baby gifts. The company takes pride in hand selecting products from 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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Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of titanium rings, tungsten rings and unique contemporary jewelry designs for men and women, today announced the availability of their new mobile commerce (m-commerce) shopping portal made possible through mPoria Inc’s GoMobile!™ mcommerce solution. Through mPoria’s industry-leading technology, Titanium-Jewelry.com is now offering its customers the ability to browse, price compare and shop with Titanium-Jewelry.com using any mobile phone or device.

Titanium-jewelry.com has embraced technology repeatedly over the years, with the rapid deployment of tech-savvy e-commerce, and now m-commerce, capabilities, in addition to other technologies that include vodcasts, podcasts, digital look books and user-friendly and technically advanced gift guides.

mPoria’s GoMobile! solution which is designed specifically for the retail industry, provides merchants with an easy-to-use, cost-effective, and non-technical m-commerce solution for developing and launching consumer-friendly mobile shopping sites that work with the majority of all mobile devices across all major wireless carriers. GoMobile! also enables retailers to extend their sales cycle,(I’m not sure what extend the sales cycle means) meet the changing needs of mobile consumers. Recognizing the demand for mobile technology and ease of access, Titanium-Jewelry.com deployed this functionality to better meet the buyer behavior of their target audience.

“Providing cutting edge cotemporary jewelry, including titanium rings and tungsten mens wedding bands and mens rings for the up and coming male and female demographic, our goal is to not only provide the merchandise that appeals to our customers, but the most efficient and intuitive method for purchase,” stated Ron Yates founder of Titanium-Jewelry.com. “With today’s mobile community rapidly growing, m-commerce is not only smart business, but the way of the future for retailers and we’re happy to have partnered with the industry’s leading m-commerce technology provider – mPoria,” Yates concluded.

The online retailer of men’s and women’s jewelry is already receiving orders through mPoria’s GoMobile! platform and anticipates an increasing number of mobile sales as customers learn about and begin using this added functionality. To start shopping via Titanium-Jewelry’s m-commerce site, please visit http://www.tirings.mobi. For all other information on jewelry available for purchase through Titanium-Jewelry, please visit http://www.titanium-jewelry.com.

About Titanium-Jewelry.com
Titanium-Jewelry.com provides a wide selection of tungsten wedding bands, titanium wedding rings and black diamond jewelry uniquely styled for men and women. Experts in modern mens wedding bands and fashionable metals jewelry, Titanium-Jewelry.com leads the industry in contemporary jewelry fashions. For more information, please visit www.Titanium-Jewelry.com.

About mPoria, Inc.
mPoria Inc. is the leading provider of mobile commerce solutions in North America. The company builds and markets m-Commerce stores for retailers and service providers, enabling them to extend their reach to the mobile channel and drive consumer sales. Retail customers include GameStop, Buy.com, TicketsNow, Cutter & Buck, and others. Wireless carrier partners include Verizon, Sprint and Cingular. mPoria is privately owned and based in Seattle, WA.

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Estée Lauder has announced the introduction of a new free Gift Time SMS Text Reminder service which allows customers to sign up to receive text messages to alert them that Gift Time (Estée Lauder’s Gift with Purchase offer) is starting at their chosen store.

Available exclusively online, customers can register to receive a text alert via their mobile phone two days before Gift Time starts at their chosen store. Stores presently included in the text message alert service include Boots, Debenhams, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, John Lewis, and Selfridges. This may be rolled out to further Estée Lauder stores in the near future, including the many Independent pharmacy stockists.

Estée Lauder was the first cosmetics brand to offer this text message service - perfect for those customers who have become devoted Gift Time followers. The text messages are completely free to sign up to and receive, and are proving an invaluable tool to those who love to be the first to know about special offers.

The SMS message service ensures loyal customers do not miss out on their exclusive gifts, while providing them with the opportunity to make their skin care, fragrance or makeup purchase at their favourite store. The message includes the dates that Gift Time is available to and from, as well as details of the qualifier (if it’s with any two Estée Lauder purchases, or any two Estée Lauder purchases, one to be skincare).

Gift Time was the first ever Gift with Purchase offered by the cosmetics world, in 1953. It was first started by Mrs Estée Lauder herself, when she offered her customers a face powder free of charge, with any Estée Lauder purchase. Estée believed that the best way to convert a woman into a customer was to place the product in her hand and let her try it for herself. One of Mrs. Lauder’s favourite quotes was “Tell-A-Phone, Tell-A-Graph, Tell-A-Woman”, based on her belief that once a woman tried a product, she would like it and share it with her friends.

This belief proved to be true, and today almost every beauty house in the world offers the Gift with Purchase concept.

Today, Estée Lauder has a different Gift Time offering for each of their store groups throughout the year. A typical gift will include a mixture of the latest, and best loved deluxe trial sized products, along with a handbag and cosmetics pouch. In each Gift there is an average of 6 deluxe trial sized products including a range of skincare, makeup and fragrance.

The service is perfect for women with busy, on-the-go lifestyles, allowing them to discover great new makeup colours, the opportunity to try the latest skincare innovations and enjoy Estée Lauder fragrance…and more, free with the purchase of 2 or more Estée Lauder products, one to be skincare.

About Estée Lauder
In 1946, Estée Lauder started business with one face crème, and the desire to bring out the beauty in every woman. By the time the revolutionary fragrance Youth-Dew was introduced in 1953, the Estée Lauder Company had already won a reputation for innovation, research and quality.

Now Estée Lauder’s skincare, makeup and fragrance collections exemplify the best that technology, science and arts can achieve. The Estée Lauder name on a product is recognised in over 100 countries for quality and has gained a worldwide reputation for elegant, and luxurious products that uphold the finest standards of excellence through extensive research and stringent product testing.

The Estée Lauder Company’s’ annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign involves all of the 18 brands that make up The Estée Lauder Company. They collectively represent The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s first and largest corporate supporter. Estée’s daughter-in-law was the creator of BCRF’s signature pink ribbon. Over $10 million has been raised for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation since 1993. Another $1 million was raised from their retail partners since July 2002.

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