Topshop Announces its New Autumn/Winter Collections

Topshop have just launched their autumn/winter collections, High Performance, Out of the Wild, Dark Nouveau and Outsiders.    

Continuing on from the summer's sportswear inspired craze, High Performance features panelling, clashing textures and high-tech fabrics. Giving sportswear a tougher feel for winter, styles are layered, worn under and over one another, while panels of aertex, mesh, lace, jersey and leather sit together to create a new look. Finishes use sportswear technology; seams are fused, while edges are bonded and laser cut for precision. Prints are also central to this look and are at once tribal and technical - a car tyre print adorns a loose-fitting chiffon trouser while graphic prints adorn dresses (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=42344&langId=-1&top=Y ) which women's coats online feature mesh panels.

Tapping into the colours of autumn, the Out of the Wild collection is founded upon the elements. Faux fur, bondage-style strapping, dishevelled fabrics and patchwork feature heavily, making textured knitwear and mixed materials central to this trend. With pieces that are knotted, laddered, and adorned with feathers and wild trims mixed with checks and tweed, the collection has an outdoors throw on feel. Softer elements combine with tougher pieces and feature photo real-prints inspired by nature; a leaf skeleton print decorates a pleated chiffon maxi skirt that also features animal markings and looks great teamed with cable knit knee high socks and oversized, chunky knits.

As nights get longer and the days get darker earlier, Topshop has created the Dark Nouveau collection which has an after-hours feel. Taking inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement - including Bardsley's illustrations for Oscar Wilde and the more recent Banshees created by Neville Page for Avatar - the collection has a whimsical, fairytale feel. With tough, medieval-esque details used throughout, this collection provides a great opportunity to experiment with different make up (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=206987&langId=-1&top=Y ). Dark lipsticks and heavy eye shadows will complement the clothing range which includes studded corsets and cage-like skirts with harness detailing.

Also tapping into the great outdoors, the Outsiders collection takes the best of Britain's heritage pieces and deconstructs them to create a modern feel. Elements of hunting, shooting, and fishing pervade the trend; the Jodhpur and the equestrian style jacket are key and prints take their inspiration from bird watching.

Topshop has also published a short behind the scenes video to accompany the new Topshop Autumn Winter collections (http://www.youtube.com/user/TopshopPodcasts#p/u/0/K_DCyqEiufQ ) and allow online viewers to get a first look.

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 an authority on women's clothing by continuing to provide key fashion pieces such as jeans, dresses including a range of bodycon dresses (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?beginIndex=0&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=162920&parent_category_rn=42344&langId=-1&top=Y ), shoes, trousers and skirts. Having won several awards for design reputation and new services Topshop positions itself as a fashion authority supplying all women's fashion needs from jeans (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=115935&langId=-1&top=Y ) and must have maxi dresses to fashionable maternity wear.

Topshop was the first fashion retailer to show on schedule at London Fashion Week in September 2005 when it presented its own acclaimed in-house design collection Unique (created in 2001). Subsequent partnerships with international boutiques as far flung as Tokyo and LA followed and Topshop continues to grow its reputation for supporting exciting new talent.

For further media information please contact:
Liz Shuttleworth
Press Officer
Press Office
Arcadia Group Ltd
70 Berners Street
London
W1T 3NL
020 7927 1484
http://www.topshop.com

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House of Fraser Unveils Daisy Lowe as the Face of Biba

House of Fraser has revealed that the new Biba collection with be available both in stores and online, with Daisy Lowe being the face of the brand.

The British model is famed for gracing the catwalks of Vivienne Westwood and PPQ, and also featured in campaigns for Marc by Marc Jacobs, DKNY and Louis Vuitton. September 2010 sees the much-anticipated re-launch of the globally iconic Biba clothing (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-hof-Site/default/MTemplCont-Show?cid=BIBA) brand. The collection of women's apparel, accessories and jewellery takes inspiration from the original Biba themes of 1930's Hollywood glamour, synonymous with signature prints, maxi dresses and mannish tailoring.

Executive Brand Director for House of Fraser, Matt Chambers said: "We chose Daisy Lowe as the face of the Biba campaigns for PR and Advertising because she is effortlessly stylish, unique and eclectic, but most importantly British. She also helps to make this iconic fashion label, with great heritage, relevant to our younger customers."

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Executive Director of Womenswear & Accessories for House of Fraser, Stephanie Chen said: "Daisy Lowe embodies new Biba - she is confident, fashionable and glamorous with a very distinctive look that we feel perfectly complements new Biba. She is also very passionate about the brand having her own archive pieces in her wardrobe and genuinely loves the new collection which was really important to us."

Daisy also commented: "It was a huge honour to be asked, I've been a fan of the brand since I was very young. When I started my modelling career, and when I first started to understand clothes, Biba was one of the first names that cropped up. I've always really loved Biba so when I was asked to be part of the campaign I was just ecstatic."

Daisy will appear in both the advertising and PR campaigns showcasing the collection of women's apparel, accessories, and jewellery, both costume and fine. The new Biba (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-hof-Site/default/MTemplCont-Show?cid=BIBA) collection is a modern and contemporary line which takes inspiration from the original brand and signature archive prints.

The collection will be exclusive to House of Fraser and available in 35 stores nationwide. There will be 10 Biba boutiques in the following locations: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin (Dundrum Shopping Centre), Glasgow, Edinburgh (Jenner's), Manchester, Sheffield (Meadowhall Shopping Centre), London Oxford Street and London Westfield.

About House of Fraser
House of Fraser is a department store group with 61 enviable locations across the UK and Ireland and a fully transactional website. As one of the best known names on the high street, House of Fraser has presented customers with an unrivalled nationwide department store for more than 160 years. The company was acquired by the Highland consortium in November 2006 marking the beginning an exciting new chapter in its history. The group has annual sales in excess of ?1.25bn and employs 6,500 House of Fraser staff and 10,000 concession staff through 5 million sq ft of selling space. HouseofFraser.co.uk launched in 2007 and currently boasts over 650 brands and 125,000 individual products including Biba tops (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Women%27s+Tops/310,default,sc.html?prefn1=brand&prefv1=Biba) and Biba dresses (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women%27s+designer+dresses/301,default,sc.html?prefn1=brand&prefv1=Biba).

PR Contact:
Rea Shahroudi
Online Acquisitions Manager
House of Fraser
27 Baker Street
London
W1U 8AH
020 7003 4102
http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk

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Consumers Select Nordstrom as Favorite Business-Wear Retailer in 2010 and Kohl’s is Top Pick for Casual Wear

Nordstrom is the consumer-favorite retailer for business attire and Kohl's is their favorite retailer for casual clothing, according to a survey conducted last month by Market Force Information, a leader in customer intelligence solutions. More than 7,000 consumers provided their input, choosing their favorite retailer from almost 90 national and regional retailer chains. Macy's was a very close second in the business attire segment, followed by Kohl's and Dillard's. In the casual retailer category, J.C. Penney was the second favorite chain, while Macy's and Old Navy tied for third.

The findings emerged from a survey Market Force conducted among its network of 300,000 independent mystery shoppers and merchandisers – consumers across the country dubbed "The Force?" by Market Force Information.

Consumers were asked to select their single favorite retailer for business wear and favorite for casual wear from a list of the country's 88 top retailers.* Kohl's received the highest number of votes in both categories – 15% for business wear and 18% for casual wear.

But not all chains are created equal. While Kohl's has more than 1,000 locations, stores such as Nordstrom, Ann Taylor and Dillard's are much less geographically penetrated, with a fraction of the stores that other major retailers operate. Since consumers are likely to vote only for retailers they are familiar with, Market Force wanted to see which chains would win out when the number of stores was considered – in short, which ones would win "more than their share" of votes when compared to larger chains. When this component was factored in, Nordstrom took the top spot on the business fashion retailer list with 11.8%, followed closely by Macy's with 11.5%. Kohl's was also a close third, with 10.8%. Dillard's was fourth, J.C. Penney was fifth and Ann Taylor was sixth, with 9.6%, 9.0% and 7.3%, respectively.

Customer Service and the Store Environment Were Nordstrom's Strong Suits
Consumers were also asked to rate the business-fashion retailers by the characteristics that they appreciate most, and Nordstrom dominated in areas such as atmosphere, exceptional customer service, dressing rooms and easy returns. It was not ranked highly based on the prices it offers, a category where Kohl's was the clear winner. These ratings suggest that atmosphere and customer service ultimately outweigh price when business attire is concerned.

Macy's scored high for its availability of specific designers, and ranked second behind Nordstrom for dressing rooms and ease of returns. Kohl's did not shine in any one area, but had generally high marks across the board.

Kohl's a Dominant Favorite for Casual Clothing
Kohl's not only received the most votes – almost 1 in 5 consumers voted for Kohl's out of 88 retailers – but even when Market Force indexed the casual fashion retailers by number of locations, Kohl's was still the leader of the pack, with an index score of 26%. J.C. Penney was a somewhat distant second with 11%, and Macy's and Old Navy were tied for third with 10% apiece.

Kohl's Scores Well in All Key Categories, While Macy's Designer Duds and Service Make It a Standout
Although Kohl's took top honors in the rankings of casual clothing retailers, it did not distinguish itself in any of the eight categories. Instead, it won its top spot because it scored well across the board. Macy's, on the other hand, stood out for its availability of clothing by specific designers, the ability of shoppers to assemble an entire outfit in one store and atmosphere. One area where Kohl's bested Macy's was price, leading to the presumption that, for casual clothing, price is a key driver of purchase.

"Our hats are off to these top retailers," said Janet Eden-Harris, chief marketing officer for Market Force. "Nordstrom, with less than women's coats 200 stores nationwide, wins the consumer nod for business attire based on its customer service, ease of return and store atmosphere. Meanwhile, Kohl's wins overwhelmingly in the casual category with strong scores for all attributes. The results point to the importance of customer service and the overall customer experience as key drivers for retailers looking to gain market share."

The survey was conducted in October across the United States and Canada. The pool of 7,000 respondents reflected a broad spectrum of income levels, with approximately 70% reporting household incomes of more than $50,000 a year, and a blend of ages from 19 to 70 years old. Approximately three-quarters of respondents were women, the primary household consumer purchasers and an equal percentage work full or part time. Half of the respondents have children at home and two thirds are married.

About Market Force Information
Market Force Information, Inc. is the leading global customer intelligence solutions company for business to consumer companies including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies. Market Force Information has pioneered the industry with a suite of customer intelligence solutions that provide clients with the business intelligence they need to delight their customers and drive bottom-line results. The company measures store-level operations and customer attitudes through mystery shopping, customer feedback, market audits and merchandising services, with the analytics to drive targeted improvements. For more information, please visit: http://www.marketforce.com and follow us on Twitter @MarketForce.

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Debenhams Announces Soaring Swimsuit Sales during Cold Winter

Debenham women's jackets online s has released figures which reveal that freezing Brits have sent sales of skimpy swimsuits soaring - during the coldest winter for over 30 years.

As the country endures temperatures of up to -27C, department store Debenhams has seen swimsuit sales increase by 20%. ?

Bosses were left scratching their heads at the unanticipated sales figures at a time when most people are desperately wrapping up to keep warm.

And with major problems at airports, it's not as if many people are even getting away.

Carie Barkhuizen, spokesperson for Debenhams said: "With temperatures feeling colder than Antarctica the last thing you would think people would be buying was swimwear.

"The figures are even more remarkable when you consider the huge increase we saw at this time last year when the weather was also bad. It seems that increasingly bad weather has had a positive effect on swim sales - with almost a lift of nearly 150% since Christmas 2008 you could say sales are going swimmingly.

"We've also created our very own 'Snow Patrol', a crack team of cold weather merchandisers who are moving more stocks of warmer 15 tog duvets (http://www.debenhams.com/home-furniture/bedding), dressing gowns, ?winter woollies and swimsuits (http://www.debenhams.com/women/swimwear-beachwear) to stores across the country to cope with the cold weather snap."

Debenhams has been selling swimwear since the 1960s and now boasts ranges from ever popular designers Jasper Conran, Matthew Williamson, Melissa Odabash, and FrostFrench as well as own brands Red Herring, Beach Collection and Maine.?

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group, and has a strong presence in key product categories including children's wear, women's fashion, with day dresses, shoes, bikinis (http://www.debenhams.com/women/swimwear-beachwear), jeans, men's clothing, home ware, make-up, health and beauty, accessories, perfume and lingerie with dd+ bras?and matching bra and underwear sets.

PR Contact:
Carie Barkhuizen
Debenhams PR Manager
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
020 7408 3298
http://www.debenhams.com

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2011 Oscar Red Carpet Winners and Sinners Announced by International Fashion Stylists

Hailee Steinfeld's gorgeous gown, Scarlett Johansson's lace extravaganza, and Kate Blanchett's easter egg dress were among the highs and lows of this year's Oscar fashions found on the red carpet Sunday night by international fashion stylists and identical twin sisters Ruth and Sara Levy.

"With unlimited access to the world's most beautiful clothing and jewelry literally thrown at these stars - not to mention armies of fashion stylists and designers at their beck and call, everyone should shine on the red carpet," declared Ruth Levy, a European fashion designer who spent ten years creating The Fashion Code, a timeless concept for dressing beautifully, with her identical twin sister Sara.
"However, some of these stars are trying so hard to be trendy and different that their style choices backfire and leave you wondering... 'What the heck was she thinking?'" said Sara.

The twin stylists have appeared on TV's "Rachael Ray" show, and NBC's "Cracking The Fashion Code". They provide fashion styling and consulting for a wide variety of clients in the U.S. and Europe. According to the Twins, here is the best and the worst of the red carpet...

"Cate Blanchett didn't arrive in an egg like Lady Gaga at The Grammy's, but her gown sure made us think she did - as she looked looked like a freshy decorated easter egg. Not sure what she was going for her but it looked like Jane Jetson meets The Sound of Music", quipped Sara.

"Mila Kunis's gown was two-thirds nightgown and one-third toga. It was too deeply cut... if she had more real estate on top she would have been in real danger of a wardrobe malfunction", notes Ruth.

"Hailee Steinfeld wins the Jr. Achievement Award of fashion with her beautiful gown. She was one of the best dressed there - pretty amazing when a 14 year old has more fashion sense than much of the 30 plus crowd. It was absolutely age appropriate - right down to the length of her skirt - which, ahem, can't be said of all starlets who walk the red carpet."

One of the Twins' fashion mantras is that extra fabric equals extra girth and here is a perfect example with?Marissa Tomei:. "All that extra pleated taffeta overwhelmed her beautiful figure", notes Ruth.? She would have looked sleek and stylish if she lost that huge tulle apendage at the bottom of her gown."

"Beware of trends is another one of the Fashion Code's popular mantras. Florence Welsh seemed to be trying to cram in as many trends as possible with a gown full of lace, ruffles and bows. This Victorian dress gone awry would have made Holly Hobby green with envy."

"Scarlett Johansson was in, well...scarlet. The combination of wearing this unfortunate color, being wrapped in a lace saus women's jackets age casing, and the 'morning after' hairdo all added up to a huge style strikeout at this year's fashion all-star game."

"For Helena Bonham Carter we were just relieved that her days of wearing two different colored shoes on the Red Carpet are over. The Adams family goth vibe did nothing for her natural beauty, but like she says - she's about film not fashion."

"Wish we could have said Melissa Leo from The Fighter was a fashion knockout, but fuhgeddaboutit. Unfortunately, this tablecloth inspired number threw her through the fashion ropes. Too bad... she coulda been a contender."

"Sandra Bullock was one of our favorites tonight. She reminds us that classy and elegant are never out of style. However, we are still baffled by the lack of bling. Where are the beautiful baubles at all the Red Carpet Events? This dress is screaming for a little love from Tiffany's, but it seems that there is still an unofficial ban statement necklaces. Please let it be over soon so they can add the glitz back to the glamour at the awards shows."

"A special nod also goes to Jennifer Hudson. This frock star looked haute and hot with her amazing new bod. Although her dress was remarkably similar to Sandra Bullock's (and Anne Hathaway's) - right down to the missing bling, we still give her snaps for her style. The excess boobage was a bit much, but if looks could kill she could be Lindsey Lohan's new prison mate", declare the Twins.

For photos click here.

The Twins are known for their groundbreaking work empowering women with the secret to finding their most flattering clothing - regardless of their size, shape or weight. They have a popular fashion blog, known for its amazing before and after photos. Sara and Ruth's fashion formula, which has been touted as "the best kept secret in fashion", is based on a timeless formula for beauty and is available to individuals on their website.

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CableOrganizer.com Announces Top 10 iPad? and Tablet Accessories

iPads? and e-book readers are on their way to becoming as commonplace as smartphones and iPods?, but as more and more of us cross over into the land of tablet ownership, it's become clear that this new generation of gadgets has a unique set of storage, cleaning and connectivity needs that call for some special attention.

"Because they fall between iPods? and laptops size-wise, tablets can be a little tricky to carry around safely," notes Christina Hansen, a Product Specialist with CableOrganizer.com. "They're too big to slide into your pocket, and far too small to demand any type of laptop bag. It can also be a challenge to keep their touch screens free of fingerprints and smudges, but with a few smart accessories, it's easy to keep iPads? and any other tablet-style device safe, clean, charged, and easy to view."

CableOrganizer.com offers the following Top 10 product suggestions to maximize your iPad? or tablet reader experience both at home and on the road:

BlueLounge? Nest iPad? and Tablet Stand
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12V USB iPad? Car Charger
Being on the road with your tablet can make charging tough, but this 12V USB mobile charger ensures that on-the-go iPads? are always powered up and ready for action. Just plug it into your car's DC port (cigarette lighter), connect it to your iPad? via USB cable (not included), and keep your eyes on the road as your tablet receives up to 10 watts of rapid charging power.
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EVA iPad? Hard Case with Stand
This hard case keeps your tablet safe from bumps and sharp objects as you carry it around by hand or in your purse or backpack, and then flips open to act as a stand when you're ready to read an e-book, watch a movie, or surf the Web. An interior mesh pocket holds cables, a stylus, or other small accessories.
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Glove2 Neoprene iPad Sleeve
Made from the same water-resistant Neoprene material as diving suits, this zippered sleeve won't make your iPad? submersible, but it will definitely protect it against spills or a quick dash through the rain. Its form-fitting profile adds barely any bulk to the shape and size of your tablet, so it's perfect for iPads? that are frequently slipped into crowded purses or briefcases.
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Tweakers Mini Boom iPad Speakers
Equipped with expanding bass booster chambers, these tablet-friendly speakers are able to produce a level of sound that's impressively big for their tiny size. A retractable cord plugs into any iPad?, iPod?, iPhone?, or other portable audio device that accommodates a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. Built-in lithium battery recharges via an included retractable USB cable.
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DeoxIT Screen Cleaner with Microfiber Cloth
Perfect for removing fingerprints and sticky smudges from tablet touch screens as well as CRT, LCD and plasma displays, this ammonia- and alcohol-free cleaner is gentle and effective enough to keep all of your screens, mobile and non-mobile, in pristine and grime-free condition. Includes a 12" x 12" microfiber cloth.
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Adjustable Wire Tablet Stand
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Rubber-Tipped Stylus for Touch Screen Gadgets
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iPad 30-Pin Dock Extension Cable
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Rechargeable iPad Sync/Charging Cable
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Founded in February 2002 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, CableOrganizer.com is a premier cable and wire management-related product vendor. The company prov Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ides companies, organizations and individuals around the globe with 24/7/365 access to an extensive array of high-quality products and information resources through its convenient online storefront. In addition to http://CableOrganizer.com, the company also owns and operates http://CableOrganizer.fr, which is operated out of Rennes, France. CableOrganizer.com also publishes "On the Wire," a free monthly electronic newsletter with a considerable multi-national opt-in circulation base. Among other honors, CableOrganizer.com is continually named among Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500 and 5,000 and Internet Retailer magazine's "Top 500." CableOrganizer.com also ranked on DiversityBusiness.com's list of "Top 500 Women Owned Businesses in the U.S." and was named among the South Florida Business Journal's "Best Places to Work."

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Eva Alexander’s Stylish Maternity Wear Collection 'The Office' Introduces Stunning New Knitwear Range for the Working Woman

Maternity fashion has taken off in the last 10 years. Despite this revolution, the one area where women continue to struggle is finding maternity clothes for the office. In a day and age when woman balance their careers with motherhood and family, dressing for the office doesn't stop when she gets pregnant. For women who are in the media, professionals or executives, then it's even more important that she have a few well designed separates, the 'little black maternity dress' and a tailored maternity suit for business meetings and events.

Eva Alexander's maternity wear collection 'The Office' is what every pregnant working woman has been looking for. With a style that blends modern chic with the classic sophistication of the professional world, the clothes are nothing short of stunning. They are renowned for their tailored maternity suits that were created for professional women who aren't interested in compromising quality during their pregnancy. They want the best, they want an excellent fit, high-quality fabrics, and something that doesn't look like maternity wear, this is what Eva Alexander does best. "Women from around the world order our maternity suits and office wear separates because they are designed for the professional woman, tailored for a figure flattering silhouette throughout pregnancy and made to the highest standard," comments Jane MacDougall the founder of Eva Alexander.

Dressing for work isn't always about the suit though, and for many women, wearing a suit to work just isn't necessary, but dressing well is. Therein lies the brilliance of Eva Alexander's Office collection. With a selection modern, sexy and stylish maternity dresses a woman is always able to find the perfect dress for herself. Ranging from the Eva Tailored Maternity Dress which effortlessly resonates the chic sophisticated style of Victoria Beckham to the recent addition of the Ponte Knit Maternity Dress, a stunning modern classic that has been designed for wear long Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) after pregnancy. The must have favourite that every pregnant woman has at least one of in her wardrobe, is the Classic Wrap Maternity dress that can be dressed up or down for any occasion, and will soon be available in a new range of colours.
For a few key essentials, Eva Alexander's stylish maternity clothes are every woman's dream. If she is looking for a beautiful silk maternity top, there are a few to choose from. Maybe just that one maternity shirt that can be worn to the office but looks just as good with jeans the ruched tops are ideal.    When it comes to maternity skirts and maternity pants, each style is well designed to provide a woman with that perfect fit throughout pregnancy and beyond. Of special note, is the gorgeous Ponte Knit Maternity Skirt soon to hit stores….even if a woman isn't expecting, she'll be wanting one of these in her closet.

Eva Alexander launched its online maternity wear boutique at http://www.eva-alexander.com in January of 2011, and has quickly become one of the trendsetters in maternity wear fashion. The creation of stylish maternity designs that combine figure flattering silhouettes, modern lines and smart tailoring with luxury fabrics and quality workmanship has been received with rave reviews. With a clientele that ranges from professionals and executives to style savvy fashionistas and a celebrity following that includes the likes of Sienna Miller, Eva Alexander has been embraced internationally and continues to grow from strength to strength. With three iconic collections: Essentials, The Office and Twilight Beauty, a woman is always fashionably dressed for any occasion during her pregnancy.

WorkingMomsOnly.com Presents Working Moms Day

According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 66 percent of mothers with children under the age of 17 work full or part-time and of those mothers who work, 74 percent work full-time. That's a lot of time and talent that helps to build the economy and provide for families. The folks at WorkingMomsOnly.com, a website specializing in the empowerment of women's coats working mothers, want to pay tribute to working moms and honor the hard work that they do. This is why Working Moms Only have petitioned for a new holiday, Working Moms Day, to take place the Monday after Mother's Day.

"The reason for having a "Working Moms Day" is to recognize the amazing group of women who manage a career and the full-time job of raising children at the same time," said MaryEllen Tribby, the founder of WorkingMomsOnly.Com, the driving force behind Working Moms Day and a working mom herself. She is also the CEO of Idea Incubator, LP, a distributor of information products. Since working moms do twice the work, Tribby is asking individuals to sign a petition that will be sent to Congress to make Working Moms Day, the Monday after Mother's Day, an official annual holiday.

"I know from experience that working moms not only work to raise and uphold their family, but they also work in different fields, maintain strong professional relationships and help to grow our economy." Tribby said. After all, families depend on working moms for things ranging from college education for the kids to providing food, clothing and shelter for the entire family. In fact, the current recession hasn't slowed working moms down. According to a May 2010 government report, Understanding the Economy: Working Mothers in the Great Recession, one in three working mothers were the only job holder in their family.

Of course, Tribby knows how hard stay-at-home moms work and she wants to give credit where credit is due. "Many working moms started out as stay-at-home moms." Tribby said. "Running a household is as challenging as running a business. It takes intelligence, foresight and creativity to make sure everything runs smoothly every day. So, it is no surprise that working moms use the skills they honed while taking care of their families, in order to be successful at work."

"With this said, we believe working moms deserve to be recognized with their own special day. These women not only hold the full time job of raising their children, they also have the important role of keeping up with their jobs and careers."

"Since working moms contribute in so many ways," said Tribby. "I want to honor their contributions, so I invite others to join me in helping to make Working Moms Day a national holiday." More information about the petition can be found at http://workingmomsday.rallycongress.com/4378/join-working-moms-day-movement/.

About WorkingMomsOnly.Com
Established in 2010 by marketing expert MaryEllen Tribby, WorkingMomsOnly.Com is a website specializing in the empowerment of working mothers. Its mission is to supply the necessary tools, be it financial information, work/life balance information, health information or parenting information, all working moms need to live the life they have always dreamed of. In 2011 WorkingMomsOnly.Com, became a part of the Austin, Texas based online publishing company, Idea Incubator, LP.

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New Survey Reveals When it Comes to Back-to-School Shopping, Moms Are Still Old School

School Family Media, Inc., a marketing and media services company focused exclusively on promoting and enabling meaningful parent involvement at K-8 schools, recently released the results of their 2011 Back-to-School Shopping Survey. The results, garnered in June 2011 via an online survey with 1,400 women with school age kids responding, reveal some unexpected trends in moms' shopping preferences and intentions for the upcoming back-to-school season.

"We work with moms all year, across all demographics, who are engaged with their kids' education, so we were uniquely positioned to gain and share some insights about moms' attitudes regarding back-to-school shopping," said John Driscoll, President – Consumer Connections, School Family Media. "What we found interesting was that despite the emergence of new technologies and communication platforms, moms aren't planning on utilizing these much when it comes to their back-to-school shopping. In fact, social media was moms' least preferred method for receiving information about products and promotions, and 90 percent of moms still planned to make the majority of their purchases at actual stores versus online."

Moms did show they are active online and receptive to marketing outreach when it comes to their email inbox however. Over 70 percent chose "Email from brand/store" as one of their most preferred ways to receive information about back-to-school products and promotions.

According to the survey, moms are:

•     Not looking to social media for information about products and promotions

Respondents reported that Facebook and Twitter were their least preferred method for receiving information about back-to-school products and pro women's coats motions. Most preferred methods were emails directly from brands or retail stores followed by Sunday newspaper inserts, personal referrals from family and friends, brand/store websites, magazines, and radio/tv.

•     Making majority of purchases at actual stores vs. online

Asked if they were more likely to make purchases online or at a retail store, respondents overwhelmingly chose the latter with 89% indicating clothes/apparel purchases would be made at a store vs. online (11%). The category with the highest anticipated online purchases was technology-related equipment (computers, software and cell phones) where 28% anticipated making those purchases online vs. at a store.

•     Spending more this year, compared to last year – but still price-conscious

More than twice as many respondents (29% to 14%) reported they anticipated spending more on back-to-school shopping than last year with 57% indicating they would spend the same as last year. The clothing /apparel category was cited the most by respondents for where their increased spending would occur.

As moms spend more, value appears to be more important than ever, as the vast majority (75%) listed price or coupon/promotional offer as the biggest factor influencing their purchases followed by quality, convenience and selection.

•     Not rushing to complete shopping before the first day of school

A surprising number of respondents (38%) indicated they would make the bulk of their purchases AFTER school starts. Even in the clothing/apparel category, more than 1 out of every 5 respondents indicated they would do the bulk of their shopping after school starts.

For more information and complete survey results, contact John Driscoll at jdriscoll(at)schoolfamilymedia(dot)com.

ABOUT SCHOOL FAMILY MEDIA, INC.
Since 1999, School Family Media, Inc., through its PTO Today, Inc. property, has been connecting with school parent leaders and school families at every public and private K-8 school nationwide – more than 83,000+ schools - through its array of print, online and event school-family programs. School Family Media is focused exclusively on helping parents and schools help children succeed by promoting and enabling practical and meaningful parent involvement at school. School Family Media's parent-focused, out-of-the-classroom programs, such as School Family Nights?, Back2School?, Healthy School Kids? and SchoolFamily.com, offer school families the widest possible range of opportunities and resources for strengthening the connection between the parent, student and school community. Learn more at http://www.schoolfamilymedia.com.

Contact:
John Driscoll
President, Consumer Connections
School Family Media, Inc.
800-644-3561 x202
jdriscoll(at)schoolfamilymedia(dot)com

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Steampunk Costumes Gear Things Up at TotallyCostumes.com

TotallyCostumes.com has been working in overdrive to bring in a large variety of steampunk costumes and accessories. Yesterday's future is there to stay with a whole new world of steampunk fashion.

Steampunk costumes and accessories allow enthusiasts to re-imagine history as it could have been during the Victorian era while incorporating elements of science fiction and fantasy. It is taking parts of the past and making something new with a blend of futuristic technology powered by brass gears, dials and steam. With Victorian era and 19th century clothing, the steampunk costume scene is inspired by the adventurous, inventive and whimsical spirit.

Their steampunk costumes also include fashion elements of swashbuckling airship pirates and Wild West cowboys of the Weird West while keeping it set in a dark and gritty dystopian future. Popular styles in their selection for men and women includes the Steampunk General, Gentleman, Showgirl, Mechanic, Airship Renegade, Zeppelin Pirate, Victorian Lady and Mad Scientist. The growing selection of Victorian and 19th century period clothing allow customers to join the steampunk nation while transforming from a curious new-comer into a time-traveling veteran.

Steampunk costumes are all about the gadgets with an Industrial age aspect. It is fashion coats online easy to enhance the costumes with steampunk accessories for additional detail. TotallyCostumes.com offers a variety of technological and period accessories such as aviator goggles, ray guns, timepieces, tinted glasses, monocles and top hats, most of which feature mechanical gear designs and a vintage visage.

Steampunk jewelry is also being offered to enhance the costumes with the sought-after Neo-Victorian and Industrial look. It is one of the fascinating fashion statements of the Neo-Victorian art form. There will be an appreciation of the skill and artistry of the past with all the cogs, gears and watch parts accenting the steampunk jewelry. Their selection of steampunk jewelry is a blend of Victorian femininity and strong, bold, mechanical technology. Pocket watch parts, cogs, grass findings and vintage clock gears are generally the details that make up steampunk jewelry to blend some 19th century Victorian history with science fiction.

About the Company:
TotallyCostumes.com, a leading retailer of Halloween costumes and costume accessories for all occasions, makes sure the party never stops! This e-commerce costume retailer believes in carrying a large selection of high quality costumes in all sizes, styles and themes to fulfill any party, costume or event requirement. They have a dynamic team that works together so their customers receive their order quickly. Their friendly customer care team is dedicated to providing their customers with diligent service while their shipping facilities work efficiently in shipping your order out as quickly as possible.

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iBoutiques.com Announces Beta Launch of New Fashion E-commerce Website to Showcase Specialty Bricks & Mortar Boutiques and Independent Designers

Today, iBoutiques announces the public Beta launch of its online fashion marketplace for niche boutiques and independent designers. The new e-commerce site's mission is to bring authentic bricks & mortar women clothing boutiques online, as well as other select specialty stores and independent and emerging designers, and to promote them by showcasing each brand's virtual storefront on the iBoutiques marketplace. Now, consumers nationwide can discover an array of specialty shops and browse for unexpected ?nds and unique fashions, much like when one travels and seeks out local shops tucked away on side streets – but without leaving home or office to enjoy the fashion shopping experience, and with the added convenience of finding all the boutiques in one place.

The online emporium currently features clothing, accessories and gifts from over 40 designers boutique dress shops and specialty stores, most of them based in New York City, and it plans to add more stores and fashion and jewelry designers nationwide over the next few months. In addition to fashionable women's clothing, shoes, jewelry, bags and other accessories, iBoutiques is also a source for apparel, accessories and gifts for babies, kids fashion, and men's fashion, as well as products in the health and beauty and home and garden categories. To add more diversity to internet shopping experience, iBoutiques will be featuring a number of vintage shops and even some pet boutique stores.

Unlike most other online marketplaces, iBoutiques allows shoppers to check out from multiple stores at the same time via one simple transaction – a huge time-saver. And because iBoutiques offers free UPS ground shipping, consumers have added incentive to buy.

iBoutiques is backed by Great Oaks Venture Capital, a New York-based firm that has invested in several other successful e-commerce sites, as well as tech, media and internet advertising companies.

"Because boutiques tend to stock hand-made, artisan items and merchandise from hard-to-find brands and emerging designers, they are a refreshing alternative to major department stores," says Ben Lin, Partner at Great Oaks Venture Capital. "But small stores often lack the resources to build and effectively promote their own e-commerce websites, and bricks-and-mortar boutiques lack national reach because they rely on local foot-traffic into their physical storefront."

The solution is iBoutiques.com, a turn-key e-commerce platform that allows even the smallest retailers to leverage the site's technical and marketing resources – among them professional Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing – and participate in the national e-commerce marketplace. The easy-to-use site helps retailers build their brands and increase their sales and margins both in-store and online. Each boutique can create a custom virtual storefront that includes a description of the store, its products, its style mission and vision, and details on what makes that particular boutique special. It's free for vendors to register and there is no listing fee for p women's jackets roducts. iBoutiques only charges a service fee when a sale is made, and iBoutiques covers the cost of shipping.

For shoppers, iBoutiques.com is a unique new destination where customers can discover a curated collection of intriguing dress boutique stores and designer brands, and learn about the people and the stories behind them. Social plugins allow shoppers to comment on products and "Like" products on Facebook and to share on Facebook or via email. If a shopper has a question about the product, they can post a question on the product page, or by private email, via the "Ask the boutique" button.

An added value of the site for both retailers and consumers is access to the iBoutiques the promotional Deal Voucher program. The deals are currently available only to bricks-and-mortar vendors on a local, in-store only basis, but will be expanded to online retailers in the near future. Boutiques with storefronts on iBoutiques can offer a local Deal Voucher with an appealing discount, which is good for in-store use only for a limited period of time. While there are several other sites offering local deals for bricks-and-mortar boutiques, iBoutiques is the only one offering shoppers an authentic preview where they can immediately browse examples of real products posted for sale online by the vendor offering the deal.

Another engaging feature for shoppers is the iBoutiques' unique referral program, which allows consumers to earn unlimited credit for shopping on iBoutiques. A user simply uses Facebook, Twitter or email to invite friends to join the site via the user's unique referral code and then benefits by receiving iBoutiques credit every time any of their friends makes a purchase, as well as whenever friends-of-friends in their invitee network purchase something, up to six degrees of separation. The program helps build user acquisition by encouraging user loyalty and viral sharing among friends and family.

During the Beta phase, the iBoutiques team will continue enhancing the site and adding features to improve the user experience for both vendors and shoppers. iBoutiques is actively seeking high-quality boutiques join as Charter Vendors during the beta launch phase. The official launch is planned to happen in late fall or early winter 2011/2012.

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DinoDirect Helps Future Moms Look Stylish With Special Offers on Chic Outfits for Mothers to Be

DinoDirect understands that while pregnancy can be one of the most beautiful times in a woman's life, it can be an extremely difficult time as well. One of the most common problems pregnant women encounter is finding fashionable outfits to wear as their pregnancy progresses. DinoDirect hopes to help pregnant women stay chic and trendy by offering special offers on stylish mom-to-be outfits this fall.

DinoDirect's store manager aired his opinion by stating "just because your favorite outfits can't fit you anymore, there's no need to endure nine months of frump!" True to this statement, celebrities are the epitome of fashion and most of the True to this statement, celebrities are the epitome of fashion and most of the well-known pregnant celebrities have managed to stay fashionable throughout their pregnancies.

The first thing people need to know about maternity dresses is that there are chic and affordable ones available in the market. Most women give up on finding stylish and affordable dresses, after visiting a few mom-to-be stores and encountering the staggeringly high prices that the chic outfits retail for. "Our goal is to provide you with the best service and price you can find anywhere for all the awesome items you need," the store's manager explained about their current ongoing sale on women's mater women's jackets online nity outfits.

Pregnant women are often limited to a few less-than-pleasing outfits to choose from, but at DinoDirect there are wide selections of complete outfits and individual articles of clothing to choose from; specifically tailored for moms-to-be.

Most stores which stock outfits for pregnant women forget about important articles of clothing such as maternity sweaters and the maternity coat. Women need these items because usually pregnant women will carry their pregnancies through the cold seasons. Nine months essentially covers the better part of a year, and just like people all need befitting outfits for the different seasons of the year, pregnant women also require seasonal outfits. The store provides great selections of cold weather outwear garments for pregnant women.

Some of the other articles of clothing which give pregnant women headaches when shopping are maternity pants and maternity jeans. It is especially difficult to find trendy jeans that fit well, specifically tailored for pregnant women. The online retailer offers selections of jeans, casual and work pants suited for the fashion inclined mom-to-be.

The online store has addressed two common problems which pregnant women face; finding stylish outfits and buying these outfits at affordable prices. During this promotional period, women can buy the chic maternity outfits at an additional 20% discounts. All the store's maternity outfits carry up to 70 % discounts, but the additional discount will be available for a limited period. Therefore, this is the right time to stock-up on trendy Hollywood inspired maternity outfits.

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Eco Passion Meets Boutique Fashion at http://www.enjoykarma.com

Online women's clothing retailer Enjoy Karma is passionate about two things: fashion and consequence. Its dream has been realized with the launch of its new online
shopping site, http://www.enjoykarma.com.

The online boutique features today's trendiest looks from designers and companies that make women's clothing and accessories with or through processes that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible.

"We're as obsessed with style and fashion as our customers," said Annie Castillo, Enjoy Karma stylist. "But we firmly believe your personal style is always amped on the outside when you feel good on the inside about what you've purchased."

Tribal print tops, recycled black skinny jeans, and colorful hobo bags are just a few of the spectacular finds customers will make at the new online store.

Frequent flyers may already have browsed through Enjoy Karma's eco-friendly selections at its former brick and mortar location, Your Planet, located in the Salt Lake City Airport.

"Knowing that we could provide a new experience to more women on the web, we decided to move our boutique online under our new name - Enjoy Karma," said Marketing Manager, Brooke Quaintance.

Now through the end of the year, Enjoy Karma has al fashion jackets online l of its winter hats and gloves on sale, including handmade crochet hats and handmade red and green arm warmers. Shipping is free on all orders over $100. For customers in Salt Lake City, free warehouse pickup is available.

Enjoy Karma also has launched a new Facebook site at http://www.facebook.com/enjoyyourkarma. The Enjoy Karma community will allow customers to check out pictures of stylist's latest eco-friendly finds, show them how to put together today's hottest looks, and help support new, up-and-coming, independent, and socially accountable and sustainable designers.

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Facebook Giveaway: Chance to Win Grp.E Brand Designer Jeans

There is a whole lot to like about Grp.E Jeans' line of premium party jeans. San Francisco fashion design women's coats er Tommy Pham's line of designer jeans—available in a range of fits from ultra-skinny jeggings to relaxed—is emerging as the choice for comfortable, functional, superbly crafted and stylish premium jeans. Grp.E is rewarding new fans by giving away jeans to a man and woman who like Grp.E on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/GrpEs?sk=app_197602066931325).

In addition to the Facebook giveaway, the San Francisco jeans company is giving partygoers even more reason to celebrate. Through February 15, Grp.E Jeans is offering 40% off jeans purchased at their online store and Bay Area stores that carry the Grp.E Jeans line.

Pham created Grp.E premium jeans with an emphasis on fit, finish, functionality and details. "There are so many features men and women love about Grp.E jeans, but what really closes the deal is Pham's patented snap-button fly," said Mignon Gould, founder of popular fashion blog The Chic Spy. "Like Levi's original button fly jeans, this unique snap-button fly is Grp.E's pièce de résistance."

Unlike button fly jeans, the "quicky" fly gets Grp.E jeans off fast. And unlike zippers, there is no risk of skin or fabric damage. No other denim brand in the world has a concave button. This ergonomic design allows fingers to fit right into the recess for a more natural and customized feel.

"I personally love the fit of the skinny jeans and that they come in a variety of fits for different body types," said Irene Hernandez-Feiks, owner of Wonderland SF, a San Francisco clothing boutique that carries Grp.E Jeans. "I also love, love, love the pocket detail—it's not overdone or in-your-face like you see on other brands."

Grp.E jeans are sold at the following San Francisco Bay Area locations:

Wonderland SF (wonderlandsf.com) 415.641.4600
2929 24th Street (between Alabama and Florida) in San Francisco

Underground (undergroundsj.com) 408.298.4286
1342 Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen / San Jose

Kiss'tique, Los Gatos (kisstique.com) 408.399.5477
11 North Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos

Simply Smashing, Campbell (simplysmashingstyle.com) 408.379.1925
241-B East Campbell Avenue in Campbell

For more information about Grp.E Jeans, call (415) 891-7888 or visit them on the web at grp-e.com. To keep current on special events and promotions, like Grp.E on Facebook at facebook.com/grpes and follow them on Twitter twitter.com/GrpEjeans.

About Grp.E Jeans
Grp.E (pronounced like groupie) is the lifestyle clothing brand launched in 2010 by celebrated San Francisco clothing designer Tommy Pham for men and women who love to work hard…and play even harder. In the Grp.E brand, Pham—the clothing designer behind the LL Cool J and G-Unit (by 50 Cent) brands of designer jeans—has created the perfect party wear for the up-all-night rockstar, with great fitting jeans that are comfortable, tough, and come off in a snap.

The "E" in the name makes it clear that Grp.E is for everyone—and everyone has the right to party and have fun while living on this green earth. The Grp.E brand communicates that everyone is at once the same and unique. Each pocket bag is printed with the phrase "Everyone's Pink Inside" and the asterisk logo, the symbol of ambiguity, lets every wearer decide what statement they are making.

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Sex Toy E-tailor Makes Its Way In a Competitive Industry While keeping clean.

Racy.com is proud to have been able to maintain its core business value of bringing intimate pleasure into couple's lives without resorting to pornography. Five co-founders of Racy.com came into the sex toy industry with the shared goal of not bringing pornography onto their virtual store shelves.

"Our objective was to create a marketplace where people could shop racy products without having to look at photos of pornography. We knew we were being a bit cutting edge back in 1997, but even today there really isn't anyone else doing it," reveals Racy.com Marketeer, Jon Tralow.

Racy.com's sales are ever increasing, but the competition is tough and abundant. "Mom and Pop shops are a dime a dozen," remarks Tralow. "Anyone can open up a fly-by-night online store. It takes good business acumen and a keen sense of customer service, to make a business successful." What Racy.com has in spades is also firm ethics; a trait not commonly found in their market niche. Racy.com has to go up against well seated industry forefathers who's desire to make a buck outweighs Racy's moral standards.    

"It still bothers me when leading sex toy e-tailors like Amazon pull out all the stops to display their products. It does not take long to find Pornographic photos at sites like this, our goal was not only to make a site that did not degrade women, but cou women's jackets ld also be viewed at work without any concern of having nudity appear on the site," says Tralow, "Racy.com caters to the market without such a blatant, in-your-face, approach."

Racy is dedicated to allowing people their sexual freedom through the sales of its sexual aids and exotic clothing. Racy Inc. features everything from costumes and toys to gag gifts and bachelorette party supplies at its online store, Racy.com

For more information visit them on the web at http://www.Racy.com

Varicose Veins and Pregnancy: why it Happens and how to Treat it

About forty percent of pregnant women will develop varicose veins, according to vein specialist Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center in Maine.

"Hormone surges are part of the biological process of pregnancy, and varicose veins are sometimes part of that process," said Dr. Asbjornsen. "If mothers-to-be pay attention to their vein health, it can go a long way toward treating, or even preventing, a problem that has numerous solutions."

Dr. Asbjornsen suggests a few tips to help decrease or prevent varicose veins during pregnancy:

•     Wear graduated compression stockings, especially in the first trimester.
•     Exercise often— even a brisk walk will help circulation and reduce symptoms.
•     Frequently pump the foot (heel to toe), even if on bed rest.            
•     Avoid tight clothes or high-heeled shoes.
•     Gain only as much weight as recommended by the obstetrician.
•     Take a pre-natal vitamin daily.

To better understand how varicose veins happen, here's a quick review of how veins work. Veins carry blood from all the extremities back to the heart. The blood in the legs travels up against gravity, so when the valves in the veins become damaged, blood flows back into the legs to create a "pooling" effect. The hormone progesterone can act as a vasodilator— a hormone that opens or relaxes blood vessels— causing the valves in the veins to stretch significantly, sometimes to the point of damaging them. The result: varicose veins.

The first trimester is an especially important time to think about vein health. Women with known risk factors for venous disease should consider wearing compression stockings throughout the first three months of pregnancy and possibly longer. The most common risk factor is having a family history of venous disease.

Maternity graduated compression stockings are specially designed to fit more snugly at the ankles and calves and less so toward the top. The gradual change in compression helps the weak valves in the veins to circulate the blood more effectively. Though pregnancy compression stockings (and body garments) are available with a doctor's prescription, many maternity stores also offer them. Accurate sizing is critical, so it is best to check with a doctor prior to purchasing any type of compression while pregnant.

The second and third trimester may also carry some risk of developing varicose veins. The volume of blood in a healthy woman increases to about 50% more than before the pregnancy, with the largest increase in the second trimester. With more volume to move, all of the blood vessels are under increased stress. In this final trimester, the uterus continues to expand and put pressure on the veins in the abdominal region. The most damage, however, seems to happen in the first trimester.

Many women find that their varicose veins go away a few months after labor, while others continue to suffer with them. There are ma fashion coats online ny options available to treat varicose veins and typically cause very little pain and have high success rates.

Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen is the founder of the Maine Phlebology Association and the Vein Healthcare Center in Maine. Dr. Asbjornsen is certified by the American Board of Phlebology and cares for all levels of venous disease, including spider veins, varicose veins and venous stasis ulcers.

West Hollywood Icon LASC Now Carrying Celeb Sought Jewelry Line JONESKATAMI

Just in time for PRIDE month, Los Angeles Sporting Club – LASC, the venerable West Hollywood men's clothing and accessories store is now the newest place to find JONESKATAMI handmade gemstone bracelets and necklaces.

"We are very excited about joining the long list of exceptional brands at LASC" says Scott Jones of JONESKATAMI. "LASC has long been a leader in men's fashion in Los Angeles and we are honored to be associated with them."

The LASC flagship store is considered to be one of the largest and most influential men's specialty stores in the nation. With over 4000 square feet - carrying "Everything for Men", LASC features the LASC brand, Nike, Puma, New Balance, Armani, Diesel, GStar, Adriano Goldschmeid, Zanerobe, Ben Sherman, Fred Perry and Scotch & Soda to name a few..

Real gemstones and vintage found objects have made JONESKATAMI bracelets and necklaces a fashion must for Hollywood insiders and celebrities alike. Each handmade bracelet is made from real natural stone beads and vintage items that are discovered around the world at flea markets and antique stores; combined with a bit of wit and whimsy to make one-of-a-kind bracelets that are the perfect accessory for men and women this summer – very unisexy.

William Levy, Adam Levine, Steven Tyler, Ashley Tisdale, Penelope Ann Miller, and Camilla Alves are just a few of the Hollywood insiders that have discovered JONESKATAMI. Commissioned as gifts at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, The Independent Spirit Awards, an women's coats d seen on the TV show EXTRA, JONEKATAMI has quickly become a must have.

The JONESKATAMI line of jewelry is created by the Los Angeles design duo of Scott Jones and Paul Katami. Scott, a Hollywood TV producer, and Paul, a nationally known figure in the health and fitness industry, have been long time friends who had thrown around the idea of creating a project to work on together. Out of this creative coalition JONESKATAMI was born.

JONESKATAMI is available online at JONESKATAMI.COM and at:

LASC 8592 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 ph. 310.657.2858

For further inquiries: info(at)joneskatami(dot)com

Online Wholesale Apparel Retailer, AppareUS.com, Now Offers Top Summer Fashion Choices at Discounted Prices

This is the time of year everyone will be looking to show off their own unique personality, appearance, and sense of fashion. From exciting trips to memorable social events, the warm summer months mean that it is time to shed off the winter and spring styles and move forward. This can be an expensive proposition though, and many are unsure of where they can look for great clothing at prices that will work with any budget. This is why trusted wholesale apparel retailer, ApparelUS.com, is now offering discounts on some of the most exciting brands, styles, and designs just in time for summer wardrobe makeovers.

More individuals and businesses than ever are looking to wholesale clothing to fill their need for dazzling and eye-catching new outfits that will not break the budget or become prohibitively expensive. When purchasing in bulk, customers can rest assured that they are getting the absolute best price possible, but it is also essential to stick with a trusted company that will not cut any corners on quality. With more wholesale plus size clothing, dresses, shoes, tops, and bottoms than ever, many are now looking to ApparelUS.com to update their wardrobe.

ApparelUs.com, women's wholesale clothes provider, offers a wide array of products ranging from wholesale shoes and accessories to phenomenal dresses, skirts, shoes, capris, and more. Customers have the option to browse through a huge amount of categories in order to completely reinvent their style. In additional to already low prices, they continue to update their seasonal specials so that customers can receive the absolute best prices every single month. For the summer season, this means wholesale dresses, skirts, shorts, tops, sunglasses and more.

When it is time to buy wholesale fashion clothes, everyone deserves to have access to all of the leading brands an women's coats d styles at a price that will work for any budget. For those that want countless options to reinvent and transform their wardrobe, ApparelUS.com is now offering some of the best choices just in time for the warm summer months with huge discounts on their already low prices.

Visit http://www.apparelus.com to check their inventory. For more information, call (800) 866-9070.

High Quality Merchant Services Now Available To Uniform And Commercial Clothing Stores

Merchant Data Systems, a leader in the industry of merchant services, has announced a team up with Karma Snack, a leader in online marketing and eCommerce services. The goal of the team up is to provide commercial clothing outfitters a new way to access merchant services.

Mens uniforms, women's uniforms, and children's uniforms are an ever growing industry. As more schools move towards uniforms for their students and employers take on the notion of employee dress codes, the industry is expanding exponentially. However, the stores that target this industry must compete amongst themselves for sales. The only way to come out on top is to provide the utmost in customer service and that often includes a need to accept credit cards. Merchant Data Systems has been in the business of credit card processing for years and has worked with multiple businesses to meet their credit card processing needs.

In order for a store to accept credit cards they must have credit card machines and credit card terminals on-site. In the past the application process was timely and expensive. Many stores made the decision to forgo credit card payments. However, times have changed and businesses must compete on the credit card stage. Thankfully, Merchant Data Systems is aware of these needs and has worked diligently to provide merchants with a quick application process, as well as the appropriate and necessary equipment. While MDS has led the industry in this fashion they are always looking to expand. They are always out to reach their merchants in new and exciting ways. When a business prospers MDS feels as if they prosper, too.

The team up between Merchant Data Systems and Karma Snack will allow the two to provide superior customer service to merchants. It has long been Merchant Data Systems' dream to provide small, medium, and large businesses with a one-stop shop for all of their merchant processing needs. For decades MDS has worked diligently to provide credit card processing solutions, POS integration, merchant cash advances, invoicing solutions, and payroll solutions to their consumers.

MDS expanded to include an eCommerce service pack to merchants who were interested in getting involved in the world of mobile payments and online shopping carts, but MDS knew they could be doing more. The team up with Karma Snack ensures that they are doing more for their customers and truly helping them to succeed in an increasingly competitive, business landscape.

An online footprint is increasingly important in today's business world. The demographic coming of age in today's world spends much of their time on the internet. According to studies the average internet user is online for 13 hours a week. A portion of those 13 hours are spent shopping and perusing company websites for the purpose of informed purchase making. Many of those users search for commercial clothing outfitters that they have to purchase their work attire from. Not having an online site to inform customers of inventory is a faux pas in today's industry and could lead to profit losses. Merchant Data Systems knows these fa fashion coats online cts and works with merchants to bring their businesses online and up to speed. That is what the pairing with Karma Snack is all about.

Karma Snack has been a leader in the world of online marketing and branding. The professionals at Karma Snack are aware of the importance of providing customers with an online presence. Through hard work, research, and diligence the team at Karma Snack has put many companies on the map with an impressive and expansive online footprint.

Merchant Data Systems is pleased to have the great minds of Karma Snack working with their customers to provide a truly comprehensive merchant services package. Merchant Data Systems and Karma Snack are both innovative service providers who know the serious importance of staying ahead of the curve. Together they are working to provide men's uniform outfitters with service packs that will reach their consumers. The team is also fully capable of reaching specific demographics through intensive market research and targeted eCommerce programs. Women's uniforms and children's uniform stores could both greatly benefit from the services provided by Merchant Data Systems with their new expanse of service packages.

Merchant Data Systems is constantly expanding and adding innovative and convenient service packages to their repertoire. The company has expanded several times in the last several years; they have added new regions and services to their esteemed list of achievements. They, however, are not satisfied with what they are offering just yet and are constantly making strides to serve more merchants, in more locations, with even better service packages.

Be on the lookout for Merchant Data Systems' future advancements. Together with Karma Snack, the company is looking to provide the best services possible to the most amount of merchants.

New Crime Novel Promotes Industrial Hemp as the US Government Continues a Facade to Smokescreen Marijuana

In efforts to dismantle the United States' marijuana facade on why the feds will not legalize hemp, sites such as NatureNews, Hemp, Norml, and Cannibas News, to name a few, are dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of hemp, while keeping their pulse on hemp worldwide. Yesterday, Hemp.com highlighted the explosive sequel to the first novel ever written to mention the world's favorite herb. According to Hemp.com, the novel, That Girl Started Her Own Country, written by the Holy Ghost Writer contains a cameo appearance by the former KGB spy and ex-wife of the 'King of Pot' with a mention of him via his royal title.

These samples from the HGW's first sequel to the Count of Monte Cristo, The Sultan of Monte Cristo, give an idea as to the play on hemp.

"Experimenting with the various properties of hemp, Mercedes was the first to produce soap, milk and cheese made of hemp. She also noticed the skin lotion she tinctured gave off a lovely fragrance. 'Why not make a business out of this?' Starting her life over, Mercedes once again unwed began to feel youthful. Life seemed vibrant. Spinning hemp brought back thoughts and feelings of the days of her youth when she was singularly in love with Edmond Dantes. The eerie missive rekindled that fire that was smoldering, nearly extinguished, like an old dream that could hardly be recalled coming back to life. Mercedes noticed her reflection in the mirror as she walked back to her spindle. Was she imaging a bright twinkle in her eyes? Did the hemp oil tincture she concocted really make her skin look smooth and supple?"

The female side of industrial hemp (marijuana) actually plays a more aggressive role (as do the heroines of both novels) as can be seen in the following excerpt:

"My love", she says, making her entrance, lighting up her hookah. "Will you partake with me?"

Edmond's eyes lit up with delight seeing what appeared to be a real genie dancing before him. To the sound of metal clicking, he answered, "I never partake."

"Not even for me?" Haydee asked demurely.

Before he could say 'No', she took a hit, inhaling the smoke, then pressed her mouth to his and forced the smoke down his lungs.

"Don't exhale", she said, "That is an order." He held his breath until he was dizzy, then intoxicated by the thrill more than the wine he slowly realized it was not just perfume he inhaled but marijuana as he found himself in a state of bliss.

In the newest of the sequels bringing its readers into the 21st Century, we read, in THAT GIRL STARTED HER OWN COUNTRY:

Zaydee chuckled to herself knowing her ex-boyfriend modeled those novels on her real-life story. "Listen up ladies. We have a newbie on deck, Jane Doe. Jane say hello to Wheelchair Sally, Jailhouse lawyer, and Maria, hacker par excellence."

"Does that name mean you have amnesia or that you want to remain anonymous? Don't answer that, let's go to the yard and have a smoke," says Maria. On the way to the yard, Jane Doe whispers to Maria, "I quit smoking."

"I've got Mary Jane too, if you want a toke." She considered declining the offer, but after a hit of MJ, Jane Doe says to Maria, "I know your handle at Hackers Nation." Maria gave Jane a puzzled look then coughed as she released the aromatic smoke from her lungs.

According to Hemp, Inc., formerly Marijuana Inc., it's illegal to grow hemp because it is considered marijuana by the US Drug Enforcement Agency. Bruce Perlowin, advocate of hemp legalization, formerly donned, 'King of Pot', and who is frequently featured on cable networks, addresses the issue on his company's website, hemp.com, saying:

"Hemp is not marijuana. It is in the same family, but it is not Marijuana. The THC content (the active drug in Marijuana) of hemp is less than 1% while marijuana plants typically have 10-30% THC. The content in hemp makes it useless as a drug. You cannot hide marijuana plants in a hemp field as the DEA and law enforcement officials would have you believe. The hemp will pollinate the marijuana and lower the THC content, rendering it useless as a drug."
He goes on to say, "The Federal Government must understand and concur that hemp is NOT a drug and cannot be used as a drug."

His website seems to track every political stance on the issue of hemp. It also tries to inform Americans of facts and the benefit of hemp while many believe the US Government smokescreens it for its own monetary purpose.

According to Perlowin, "Hemp is a sustainable resource. It requires no pesticides or herbicides that lead to poisoning our waters and soil and it feeds nutrients back to the earth so farmers can grow other crops on their land and reap higher yields." The site also confirms that the fiber material is one of the strongest naturally occurring materials known to man. So much that, "it is currently being used in the automobile industry to create the body for cars. BMW and Mercedes are using hemp plastics in their high-end vehicles." Also, "the former Mayor of Asheville, has spent less than $100 a month on energy bills over the 2010 summer for a 3400 sq ft house" due to a home made from hemp.

So with the advent the Holy Ghost Writer's popular novels dispelling the myth of detrimental effects of hemp, why is it is illegal for US farmers to grow this plant if it creates thousands of useful products? Sort of makes you think twice if our government is for or against our economic well-being. Nonetheless, the Holy Ghost Writer's Sultan of Monte Cristo and That Girl Started Her Own Country portraying hemp as a normal way of abundantly living, millions of fans are realizing the importance of hemp to their own personal lives and how to economically sustain it.

Interestingly enough, hemp.com, the apparently leader in the hemp revolution, revealed, "during the years 1916-1937, William Randolph Hearst created a yellow journalism campaign to associate hemp with marijuana. Even though smoking hemp, like most fibers, will just make you sick, Hearst, along with his friend Pierre DuPont, succeeded in outlawing hemp in America. They actually robbed the world of an environmental cash crop. Why? Becaus fashion coats online e instead of using hemp for paper, clothing, fuel, oils, resins, medicines, and many other uses, we now use trees and synthetic petrochemicals. Hearst owned huge forests and interests in lumber mills. DuPont made synthetic fuels and fibers (nylon, rayon, plastics) from petroleum." Go figure.

The last chance to download a free copy of "That Girl Started Her Own Country" from Amazon.com begins Saturday morning at 12:00 AM and ends Sunday night at 11:59 PM Pacific Time September 8th and 9th, but those with an Amazon Prime account will have until the end of November. Otherwise, it will go back to its usual price of $9.99 on Amazon.

According to 5 star reviews of That Girl Started Her Own Country, it looks like the fight to legalize hemp will undoubtedly gain momentum. See some of the latest reviews..

Engaging and gripping-- it will blow your mind!, September 8, 2012- Making his debut with the delightful sequel to a timeless novel, the Holy Ghost Writer won the hearts of several readers with his complicated, mysterious and thrilling novel "The Sultan of Monte Cristo (First sequel to the Count of Monte Cristo)."Still riding the waves of his recent success, the elusive author has once again managed to steal the limelight with his latest read "That Girl Started Her Own Country (Sixth Sequel to The Count of Monte Cristo). Engaging and gripping in character, the novel stretches all the boundaries of ingenuity and pulls the most reluctant reader to its exciting plot and inspiring action.

Revolving around the lives of 'Ritual Serial Killer' turned International Playgirl Zaydee and her one true love Steven Larson, a noble journalist, the novel incorporates all the classic elements of mystery, thrill and adventure, blending together to give us an exciting novel spun around the life of the protagonist Zaydee. In an effort to take down a most powerful secret organization Zaydee 'anonymously' gives Larson secrets about the truth of some very influential beings; secrets that will be the greatest exposé of his career, all the while determined to protect the man she loves. With a deadly network of hactivists, high tech devices and nearly endless supplies of m oney, Zaydee is determined to take down this secret syndicate and rise as the head of a new nation, a nation where women holds the power of authority.

Laced with heavy tones of feminist ideas, the novel brings to light well rounded characters with expertly balanced flaws and emotional depths. Evenly paced, engaging, and with a good premise, the novel takes its readers through a thrilling ride, intimately drawing all its readers to its protagonist's psyche. Along with the mysterious plot also lies the underlying suspense of the writer's true identity and the speculation whether this is the purported dissimilar novel by the Holy Ghost Writer, to Stieg Larsson's Millennium- a Trilogy, leaving Larsson fans wondering if (and hoping) he actually faked his own death. The truth however remains to be seen.

Well-written and shockingly good novel!, September 7, 2012 - Alright, let's start this one off with an obvious statement, this book WILL be compared to the very popular 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' series. This book also SHOULD be compared to this series. Similar cover and similarities in the story beg for a comparison. So, that is exactly what I did as I read this novel. I compared it with one of my favorite book series of all time. And do you know what? It passed the test. It will fill the void of the fans of the trilogy that feel empty without a new novel to read.

I do not like a book that starts off slow and utterly descriptive, I like to jump right into the action. I need something to pull me in. This book did that and more. It is quite amazing, actually, the level of detail put into the Prologue without weighing it down. By that I simply mean that I understood the set-up completely without feeling like I knew TOO much information about the book ahead. The main character, Zaydee, is a strong, badass female persona. Female being the key word here. The femininity stays with her. She is not a 'woman in a man's world' she is a 'woman in her own world'.

And that is the goal of our main character in "That Girl Started Her Own Country". Starting out as a life-saving mission to rescue the man she loves, it later becomes a furious ass-kicking adrenaline ride. Filled with a creative cat and mouse like game, where she leaves clues and bits of story for the reporter she loves while simultaneously holding back the evil and nefarious men after him. In the end, Zaydee, ever the thinker and fast on her feet, comes up with a plan. The sort of plan that has democracies everywhere quivering in their boots.

It does not take long before, as the title suggest, Zaydee completely takes over, founding a new country.

HER country.

If you don't want to read it yet, I will make sure that Zaydee comes after you. And, trust me, no one wants that.

Creative and Original, September 7, 2012 - That Girl Started Her Own Country is about a hot chick, Zaydee who is on a mission to save her true love. This reads as a fast paced mystery, thriller, suspense with a little love thrown into the mix. The story flows great and I had to read it straight through. I couldn't put it down. After really getting into it, past the storyline, the grammar and editing is great. Everything made sense. It was an easy, fun, edge of my seat read. I would recommend this book to everyone who likes a little bit of everything in their stories. It was original and I can't wait to read more from this author, which he has another book available that I plan to read next. So, I can't wait to read more! I hope this helped in your decision to buy this great book. You won't be disappointed.

A Serious Page-Turner; Highly Recommended!, September 7, 2012 - I was not very happy as I finished this book. So intimately drawn into Zaydee's psyche, I had become her invisible companion and emotional confidante, and I wanted the story to go on and on and on. What a delicious feeling to leave a story with the certainty that its world continues beyond the final page! Partly inspired by an outrageously true story of a 30-year common-law wife unable to access her partner's assets after death due to Swedish law, this novel efficiently builds characters and settings of such depth and expertly-balanced flaws that readers can't help being affected by their experiences. Our anticipation grows as we watch Zaydee pour thoughtfully over those files; we stare in awe watching the gears turn as the words she reads instigate new insights and unexpected connections. We feel Larson's initial excitement and eventual restlessness as he tries to adjust to the solitude of the panic room. Twists abound as you discover that nothing is what it seems: protector versus predator, innocent versus cold-blooded, safe versus treacherous.

Mysterious author the Holy Ghost Writer has managed to weave a story of mystery and interspersed with such insights that you can't help but ponder long after the pages end. You know it'll be an interesting an informed read when the Bildebergers are mentioned in the introductory pages.

Fast-paced and smartly designed in a ever-heightening spattering of obstacles and clues, this one comes very highly recommended!

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Saturday, December 8th BEsSOLE is giving every attendee of the Be Social Style & Organic Living Expo the opportunity to donate a garment to survivors. All the guests' will have the chance to restore dignity and providing hope, at a time of year that can be very lonely. The mission is to let survivors know they are supported and their voices are heard by all.

The donation of a garment will provide attendees free entrance into the expo. The event takes place from 10am – 7pm and will be filled with vendors who are impacting our world in a positive way with lasting change.

BEsSOLE will also host a Fashion Show from 5:30 - 6:30pm. All items will be either organic, fair trade or made by social enterprise organizations. At the end of the show a live auction will take place and all proceeds will go to enhance lives.

There are still opportunities for vendors and do good apparel companies to take action and participate in the: Clothing with Meaning Fashion Event.

The expo and fashion show will bring together small business, consumers, teachers, and students. BEsSOLE strives to positively enhance the organic lifestyle of all while promoting social innovation, fair trade, and equality of all around the world.

The Executive Director, Brenda Schubach Kiehnau, says, "Restoring dignity and love is very important for a prosperous life. BEsSOLE wants to be a force for good, providing the best to those who need it the most."

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Luxury Fashion Fave ‘House of Style’ Returns To MTV

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On October 9, "House of Style," the popular fashion series which premiered on MTV in 1989 rocked its way back onto the airwaves. During its 11-year run, the show highlighted notable designers such as Marc Jacobs, Chanel and Betsey Johnson as well as young stars that would go on to be major Hollywood players including Will Smith and Winona Ryder. Though the show has been gone for quite some time (it ended in 2000), it returned for a single episode in 2009, and MTV promises its 2012 reboot will offer viewers even more Style than its predecessor. "The idea of the new "House of Style" is that it runs on all of our platforms. MTV is a fully multi-media company. You'll see it on television, on the web, on our aps," said Dave Sirulnick from MTV. "Not a lot of people are looking to consume 20-minute television shows on their phones. At least not yet. We want to make it really accessible for our audiences. Pieces will get windowed on to television, with the notion of the ability to a longer form programming style. The documentary is a long form piece."

Supermodels Karlie Kloss and Joan Smalls the new HoS brings back the classic feel while incorporating a bit of viewer interaction.

"We are so excited to be able to bring fans behind-the-scenes of our world. We work in an amazing industry, there's a lot of fun to it, and this is such an incredible time in fashion," Kloss and Smalls said in a statement. "Blogs and social media have transformed the way we interact, and especially with fashion, allowing fans an intimate connection with what we do. The new 'House of Style' will intertwine video segments with expanded content on social platforms to truly bring fans into our world."

Kloss added that the timing could not be better for the show to return.
"I think now is such a special time in fashion," Kloss said. "I mean, when it first came around when Cindy [Crawford] launched 'House of Style,' but it was a special moment in fashion. And you know the thing is now a lot of the designers and hair and makeup artists and people that are creating all of this art still are still working so it's really special to interview them again."

The "House of Style" reboot was not the only fashion-based series to hit the airwaves during the second half of 2012, as the latest cycle of "America's Next Top Model" returned to television on August 24. The show, in which women compete for a chance at entering the modeling industry, has a fresh look, as "America's Next Top Model: College Edition" features participants who have enrolled or completed some form of advanced education.

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The store has deals on many Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 games that were recently released, including NBA 2K13, WWE '13, Assassin's Creed III, and FIFA Soccer '13. The store has a 30% markdown on the new Madden NFL '13 game. The game features an updated franchise mode, known as Connected Careers, which allows for a gamer to play the game in the usual franchise mode or play as a player and built up their career into an NFL legend. The game also features an overhaul in the commentary, as CBS Sports Broadcasters Jim Nantz and Phil Simms are the lead announcers in the game for the 2013 version.

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The Apple iPhone series of smartphones, including the iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and the new iPhone 5 - are currently on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The phones are sold unlocked and are available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB memory sizes, with the exception of the iPhone 3G, which is only available in an 8GB size. The new Apple iPhone 5 features an upgraded Siri feature; Siri is a voice-controlled personal assistant feature on the iPhone that allows users to ask the Siri system about making reservations, scores for a game, weather, directions, food questions and other various items to keep users organized and on-task daily.

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My Hot Electronics launched yet another affiliate in the last week called NBAInside.com. NBAInside is a leading NBA apparel marketplace that carries various apparel and memorabilia from teams all over the NBA. The store has Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals on various NBA apparel from all teams around the league. Some of the items include hats, jerseys, basketballs, office supplies, jackets, and various other products that show people the amount of pride a person has in their favorite NBA team.

No Traffic = No sales

The next problem is that most small online business owners usually have little money and not a lot of time to generate traffic and visitors to their site.... Many of them spend 6-8 hours every day just trying to generate some traffic to their site, product or service. And, at the end of each month, because nothing they seem to try ever works very well, they find themselves no better off than they were the month before. It doesn't take them long to realize what a big waste of time doing it that way really is.

What we want to share with you today is one of the 'smartest' ways to generate an unlimited number of visitors to almost any site. It doesn't matter whether you are promoting a product, a service, a business opportunity or a content site. It doesn't matter how much your product costs ... It doesn't even matter if you are promoting your own products or someone elses via an affiliate program. If you want to promote ... need extra traffic or visitors ... want to increase your sales and monthly income, while automating 98% of it all - then keep reading.

And while we can't cover ALL the different methods here, we would like to reveal 3 or 4 that we have found to be extremely inexpensive, relatively untapped, that have huge potential in bringing qualified traffic to your website. And, even more importantly ... regardless of whether you want 10,000 or 1,000,000 visitors, they only take about 30 minutes to set in motion! Why would you pay a lead-generation company $3 to $5 or more PER lead when you can generate your own at a fraction of the cost?

So now instead of spending your entire day and your entire bank account trying to generate traffic to your site, what we are about to reveal should have you spending your time on more important things - like developing new products, growing your business, golfing, or whatever else it is that you really want to do.

Isn't that the whole point of having your own web business ... so you can have more time and freedom to enjoy life and do as you wish? Wouldn't you agree, it's much better to spend 30 minutes or less on promotions, and to have the entire process automated? That's the difference between working SMART, and working HARD! You don't want to work HARD do you?

The first thing we need you to know is that all website traffic is not created equal. There are plenty of sources out there and we can't speak for them all. However, we do use the traffic methods we mention below to successfully generate traffic and qualified leads to our business. And, as well as ones not mentioned below, they continue to work successfully to promote these types of online businesses with consistant success:

Business Opportunities
Network Marketing/MLM
Franchise Opportunties
Work-at-home programs
Credit Cards/Repair
Personal Finance
Insurance offers
Investment sites
Computers, Software, etc
Education, Jobs/Career
"Free Stuff", Coupons, etc
Internet/Web Services
Shopping, Gifts, etc
Sports/Sporting Goods
Travel, Cars, Outdoors
Pets, Hobbies, etc
Mens/Womens Health
Dieting, Fitness, etc
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Online Games, Chat, etc
Music, Sports, Movies, etc
Pets, Hobbies, etc

The traffic generation methods we are talking about are Pop-Ups, Pop-Unders, Keyword Targeted Pop-Unders, Expired Domain Traffic, AUDIO is OK traffic, and the different targeting platforms that can make them even more effective in promoting your business.

It is important to note that these traffic generation methods are NOT spam advertising. All websites these methods take place with, have opted in to allow this to happen, are payed well to do so, and, there are tens of thousands of them participating).

Let's start by taking a quick look at POP-UPS. I'm positive you've experienced "Pop-Ups" while surfing online. Pop-Ups are the irritating windows that suddenly "pop" out of nowhere, in front of what you were reading, interrupting what you are doing. We aren't going to spend a lot of time talking about Pop-Ups. They tend to get a lot of bad press; most people have software installed and most ISPs have blocking devices in place to eliminate them these day, which makes them not as popular a means of generating traffic. Nevertheless, because they are usually slightly cheaper than the other methods, some people still buy them in large quantities and use them to pull a small, but converting quantity of traffic to their websites.

We want to spend more time talking about the other 3 types of promotion methods today. , and we will go next to the traffic method called Pop-Unders.

POP-UNDERS - are pretty much what the name sounds like. The big difference between them and Pop-UPs is that Pop-Unders load **under** the current browser window. Because of that, they tend to not be as bothersome or interrupting to the web surfers as Pop-Ups. 99% of the time the web surfer doesn't even know the Pop-Under site is there until they move or close their main window, so they aren't in a "bad mood", from being interrupted, when they do see it. When you advertise your site with "Pop-Unders", your site is loaded behind another website that someone has just arrived at or left. Once the person closes off that particular site they then see yours, hence the name "pop-under". This is obviously a very cost effective way to have your site seen by thousands or even millions of people.

Obviously this type of advertising, as with most others has its pros and cons. The pro being people WILL see your site by the thousands and the cost is extremely low. The con being most people will close the pop-under without bothering to browse your website. That is a fact you have to be aware of. You are NOT going to see conversion rates of 10% or anything like that ... far from it. However, you can make a small fortune even with a horrible conversion ratio. This form of traffic generation is so cost-effective that even if you only get 1 sale out of every 10,000 Pop-Unders you're still a head of the game!

Let me say this another way, because this is the key and you really need to understand this. Quite truthfully, from a response ratio standpoint, Pop-Unders aren't choice #1, however, because they are so inexpensive, they can be one of the BEST ways to promote your site from an ROI (return on investment) standpoint, and that's what matters!

Pop-Unders are quite a popular means of generating traffic, especially since they can be targeted by topic into almost any specific niche your website fits into. For example, if you have a sports website, it can be targeted to "appear" behind sports websites. Or, if you have a casino site, it can be targeted to load behind casino websites. It's obvious that only the visitors who are actually interested in those topics, would be looking at that niche site in the first place, right?

Here are some of the many categories that can be targeted:

Advertising Media - Agriculture - Animals - Antiques - Arts - Associations - Astronomy - Auctions - Auto Rental - Autos - Babies - Bathroom - Beauty - Bicycles - Boats - Books - Bridal - Building - Business - Camping - Candles - Candy & Confectionery - Cellular Phones - Cellular Service - Career Counselling - Car Audio - Charity - Chatrooms - Christian - Cigarettes - Cigars - Childrens Products - Clip art - Clocks & Watches - Clothes - Collectibles - College - College Nightlife - College Students - Comics - Computer Advice - Computer Memory - Computer Peripherals - Computer Programming - Computer Related - Computer Software - Computer Virus - Consumer Electronics - Conventions - Cooking - Cosmetics & Perfume - Costumes & Uniforms - Crafts & Craft Making - Credit Cards - Dance - Debt Consolidation - Diet - Domain Names - Education - Employment - Entertainment - Exhibitions & Conventions - Eye Care - Fabrics - Family - Farming - Fashion - Fashion for Men - Fashion for Women - Finance - Fishing - Fitness - Flights - Flooring - Flowers - Food & Beverage - Free Stuff - Friends & People - Furniture - Games - Games for Consoles - Games for PC - Gardening - Genealogy - Geography - Gifts - Golf - Government - Hair - Handbags - Health - Health for Men - Health for Women - High Tech - Home Business - Home Electronics - Horoscopes & Astrology - Horses - Hotels - Humour & Fun - Income Opportunities - Industry - Information - Insurance & Banking - Internet Services - Investment - Jewellery - Jobs & Career Counselling - Kids Activities - Kitchen - Language - Law & Law Enforcement - Liquor & Alcohol - Loans - Magazines - Maps - Marketing for Internet - Marketing non-Internet - Media - Miscellaneous - MLM - Money Making - Mortgages - Motorcycles - Movies & Films - Music/MP3 - Musical Instruments - Nature & Animals - News - Office Supplies - Organizations - Personal Advice - Personal Computers - Personal Homepage - Pest Control - Pets - Photography - Posters - Printers & Supplies - Property (Commercial) - Property (Residential) - Real Estate - Religion - Safety & Security - Sales - Science - Seniors & Retirement - Services - Shoes & Foot Products - Shopping - Skateboards - Smoking & Tobacco Products - Software - Sports - Tax - Tea & Coffee - Telephones & Service - Television & Satellite TV - Tickets - Top Web Sites - Toys - Training - Transportation - Travel & Tourism - Trivia - Vitamins - Web Design - Web Hosting - Web Resources - Webmasters -Wedding/Marriage - Adult Casino - Adult Movies - Adult Toys - Gay - Live Webcams - Match Making/Dating - Paysites - Paysites Amateurs - Paysites Hardcore - Paysites Interracial - Paysites Softcore - Paysites Teens - Penis Enlargement - Shopping - TGP - Untargeted Adult - Webmasters - Adult Casino - Free Games - Horse & Dog Racing - Premium Casino - Sports Betting - Untargeted Gambling.

There are some limitations to using POP-traffic that you should be aware of. You will find that most traffic resellers state these limitations in their Terms and Conditions; in clear view on their websites:
No other window of any type can be spawned internal or external of the target URL. The sites you submit may not contain any pop window (i.e exit pages, java pops, pop-ins, fly-ins, pop-unders, etc.).
No redirectors, scripts that change the home page settings, message boxes, download boxes, are NOT allowed
no hate/illegal/adult--All PG rated content.
No warez, virus, trojan, auto-downloads, framebreakers, or browser-altering allowed.
NO SOUND/NOISE on the page you are targeting.
Before they start a campaign for you, they thoroughly check to see if any of these "traps" are on the site, and they do refuse service to any sites they determine are inappropriate for their network.

Now while banning the presence of most of these "traps" listed above are valid, the NO sound/noise and the NO pop-up/under limitations that most traffic resellers enforce do stop A LOT of website businesses from using POP-traffic.

Now there's a solution. AUDIO is OKAY! is a **new** mainstream form of traffic that ALLOWS you to have audio/sound and/or 1 Pop-Up or Pop-Under on your website's front page. What this means is that a lot of website businesses that have state-of-the-art movies, talking, or music presentations that start automatically on their front webpages, can now buy and use POP-traffic to generate visitors! This is new and this is in demand!

Website promotion specialists can use POP-traffic to expose your business to millions of users with the most cost effective packages. They can deliver guaranteed visitors directly to your website 24/7. Whether you are looking to establish a presence on the Internet, or are just interested in branding your site, they can be your very own online advertising solution.