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Life Ball: Designers Joining Together in the Fight Against AIDS

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:45:11 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 17, 2010

Life Ball 2010 will be held in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday, July 17th for an audience expected to exceed 40,000 people at Vienna City Hall Square, as well as thousands of people around the world. The fashion show, which will be held at the impressive and historic Vienna City Hall, will serve as the elegant opening for this year?s much anticipated Life Ball 2010, and the XVIII International AIDS Conference, which begins the following day in Vienna.

This annual fashion spectacle celebrates one of the largest annual AIDS charity events worldwide and this year?s event will feature runway shows from renowned and globally recognized American designers Diane von Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole, and Calvin Klein Collection?s Francisco Costa.

As pioneers in the fight against HIV and AIDS, these three award-winning designers will come together for the very first time for this important cause and each will personally attend Life Ball 2010. As in past years, international top models will be featured on the catwalk and the red carpet will again stretch across the City Hall Square and provide a dramatic backdrop for this important event, to promote awareness and solidarity in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

?As close friends of the AIDS community, who each personally understand the need to raise funds and awareness for AIDS, these three highly respected, prestigious American designers will bring a strong and vital statement to this year?s Red Ribbon Stage,? says Gery Keszler, Organizer of Life Ball and Chairman of AIDS LIFE. ?We must continue to act and remind people around the world that HIV affects everyone, everywhere.?

Kenneth Cole was one of the first members of the global fashion community to take a public stand in the fight against AIDS. Since then, he has continued to support the cause globally through both personal and corporate initiatives, including his company?s on-going public awareness campaigns and through his work as the Chairman of amfAR: The Foundation for AIDS Research. ?I believe we all have a responsibility to do what we can for important and worthwhile social initiatives. I am honored to be able to partner with the Life Ball in one of the biggest high-profile charity events that focuses attention on the global issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. I am excited to unite with other American designers and for fashion to be used as a platform that inspires people to get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS.? says Cole.

Diane von Furstenberg has been a longtime supporter of AIDS-related charities. Through DVF and the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, Diane has supported organizations such as ACRIA, AMFAR, DIFFA, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS foundation, and Friends in Deed. As president of the CFDA, she has worked with the fashion community to establish the CFDA-Vogue Initiative/New York City AIDS Fund to respond to the needs of community-based agencies serving persons with HIV/AIDS in New York City and to support national AIDS advocacy efforts.

Francisco Costa, the Women?s Creative Director of Calvin Klein Collection, currently serves on the board of the New York-based AIDS charity, AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA), and is a past contributor to Designers Against AIDS (DAA), which works to raise funds and awareness about AIDS/HIV and prevention around the world.

About Life Ball

Life Ball, which is organized by AIDS LIFE, an association founded in 1992, has grown into a top society event and annual global fund raiser to support various AIDS charity organizations and promote increased public sensitivity and a greater understanding about those affected by the disease and prevention. The net proceeds of Life Ball are equally dedicated to projects in Austria and to initiatives in some of the most affected countries in the world. This international support is granted through amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, the Clinton Foundation, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

About Kenneth Cole

There is certainly truth to the old clich?, ?You can do well by doing good.? For Kenneth Cole ?doing good? has meant being on the frontline of fashion trends and AIDS awareness. As a renowned Ameri-can designer and humanitarian, Kenneth Cole believes that ?It is great to be known for your shoes. It is even better to be recognized for your soul.? A business that began over 25 years ago out of the back of a 40-foot trailer, Kenneth Cole Productions has risen to the top of American fashion at lightning speed and set the standards for others to meet. With nearly 90 Kenneth Cole domestic retail stores, 65 internationally, and Kenneth Cole has been able to unite his fashion instincts and business acumen with his philanthropic convictions. As Chairman to The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), and a founding board member to the homeless organization HELP USA, Kenneth Cole has made it his business to fuse fashion with social action. Sometimes politically ironic and irreverent but always socially conscious and relevant ? Kenneth Cole?s advertising has touched on everything from gun control and cloning to abortion and AIDS. He believes that, ?To be aware is more important than what you wear.? Many people recognize the famous, ?Regardless of the right to bear arms, we in no way condone the right to bare feet? while others celebrate the timely, ?Not voting is so last season.? Whatever the slogan and whatever the issue, Kenneth Cole continues to abide by two mantras: ?What we stand for is more important that what we stand in? and ?We may not heel the world, but we hope to be an accessory.?

About Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg first arrived in the fashion world in 1972 with her iconic wrap dress, the seed of what is today a full fashion house. By 1976, Diane had sold millions of her dresses, coming to symbolize female power and freedom to an entire generation. In 1997, after a hiatus from fashion, Diane reemerged on the New York fashion scene with the re-launch of the dress that had started it all and began building her company into a global luxury lifestyle brand. Today, the Diane von Furstenberg collection includes ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, accessories, eyewear, swim, DVF by H. Stern fine jewelry and watches, rugs and luggage. The collection is sold in 71 countries worldwide and in 34 namesake boutiques. In 2005, Diane was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for her impact on fashion, and one year later, was elected the CFDA?s new president, an office she continues to hold. A firm believer in the infinite power of women, Diane sits on the board of Vital Voices, a women?s leadership organization that empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the world. In 2010, she established The DVF Awards with The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation. The annual event honors women who have shown the courage to fight, the power to survive, and the leadership to inspire. As a longtime resident of New York?s Meatpacking District, Diane is a vocal member of the local community. She was actively involved in the campaign to save the historical High Line railway and remains committed to supporting the development of the newly-opened public park.

About Francisco Costa

Calvin Klein Collection is the most prestigious and refined brand within the Calvin Klein portfolio, setting the tone of elegance and luxurious simplicity for the company’s other brands. The women?s Calvin Klein Collection is designed by the brands? award winning Women?s Creative Director, Francisco Costa, who is known for his architectural silhouettes. Under Costa?s direction, the line continues to evolve and modernize American sportswear concepts, employing innovative fabrics and techniques to create pieces with a modern sophistication.

Calvin Klein, Inc. is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women?s and men?s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Calvin Klein Underwear. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, belts, eyewear, watches, jewellery, coats, suits, fragrances, and cosmetics, as well as products for the home.

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QuestNet to Launch New Consumable Products at Annual Convention

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:44:04 +0000

New York, NY (Vocus) June 19, 2010

QuestNet, an international direct selling and network marketing company, has announced that it will launch a host of exciting new products at V-Malaysia 2010, the company?s annual training and conference event in Malaysia during 24-28 June 2010.

With a wide range of product lines, the company is able to serve its clients? various consumer needs, offering retail sales as well as business-bundled purchases. At the coming V-Malaysia, the company is set to launch four new exclusive brands, while also adding products under their existing brands.

Physio Radiance, from the Personal Care product category, will be first introduced to the world during V-Malaysia 2010. This deluxe French brand is a hypoallergenic, unisex skin care range that trains the skin to self-regulate, self-regenerate, and self-repair at a cellular level. Physio Radiance contains negative hydrogen, which acts as a cell energy booster and free radical scavenger. With patented microencapsulation technology, which only releases the negative hydrogen before the application to the skin, the negative hydrogen is utilised without degradation. Physio Radiance is designed for all – male or female, young or mature, whether Asian, Caucasian, or African and possessing normal, oily or dry skin.

A new brand from the Nutrition product line, Nutrisky? is a juice premix containing Swietenia Macrophylla, a fruit with a high concentration of flavonoids and saponins, which improve vitality. These two exceptional groups of nutrients blend together with a synergistic effect to enhance stamina and vitality, which in turn improves blood circulation, as well as invigorates and fortifies the body. The selection of high-quality raw materials, on-going research and development, and the utilisation of state-of-the-art equipment, all ensure a top-of-the-line nutritional product.

Launching their Home Care product category, QuestNet will officially present HomePure, an innovative water purifier, to the public. With advanced German engineering and Japanese technology, HomePure is a 7-in-1 Ultrafiltration system water purifier that reduces bacteria with no possibility of recontamination and demineralisation. Water that has been filtered with HomePure is safe, clean, odourless, energised and perfect for drinking. The performance tests on the pollutant removal rate of the water filtration system were conducted by T?V S?D PSB, Singapore (Test report: 719165835-CHM10-EKH); KEWWI Korea Environment & Water Works Institute, Korea; Consolidated Laboratory (M) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia and ?one sample of water filter branded: HomePure has been tested by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. Sample of water after filtration was collected and has been tested for certain elements in the Twenty-Fifth Schedule of Food Regulations 1985. For details, please refer to Test Report No. 2010KL0408 dated 31st March 2010?.

As part of the Luxury & Collectibles category, the Umayal Collection is a new line of fine jewellery. Inspired by the beauty of nature, the pieces in the Umayal Collection are artfully fashioned from silver and ornamented with delicate gemstones, including such stones as rubies, smoky quartz and pearls. Each piece is handmade by skilled craftsmen, ensuring its uniqueness and quality. Created to emulate nature at its best, the Umayal Collection is created to appeal to those with a passion for nature. A portion of the earnings from the sale of the Umayal Collection will be donated to RYTHM Foundation (QuestNet?s corporate social responsibility arm), for further use in its charity work across the globe, giving help to those who need it most.

As well as launching new brands, one of QuestNet?s most popular established brands will welcome a new product to its stable as part of V-Malaysia 2010. QuestNet?s harmonised energy brand, Amezcua, will launch the Amezcua Lifestyle Set, which allows users to enhance their wellness while they perform daily activities ? drinking, eating and moving. The Amezcua Lifetyle Set has been energised with target energies that suit each activity. The Amezcua Energy Disc DRINK transfers energy frequencies designed for beverages while, the Amezcua Energy Disc EAT has specific energies to food. The Amezcua Energy Disc MOVE improves users? harmony and energy levels when they carry it with them while on-the-move. The Amezcua Lifestyle Set is convenient, lightweight and portable, allowing users to have balanced, harmonised energy for everyday life, making an anticipated addition to the versatile Amezcua energy and wellness brand.

At the launch event, QuestNet has also invited guest speakers, including a renowned professor of dermatology and suppliers, to speak about the products and product-related topics.

As with the entire QuestNet product range, the new products are available for purchase by the company?s distributors, as well as by the general retail public through the company?s website http://www.quest.net.

ABOUT QUESTNET

QuestNet is an international direct selling and network marketing company established in 1998. Operating a global sales force, QuestNet offers a high-quality product portfolio consisting of innovative lifestyle products, including consumable and everyday items, personal care and wellness products, luxury and collectible items, vacation packages, and telecommunications.

QuestNet also provides business opportunities to millions of people around the world by offering entrepreneurial aspirants the opportunity to run their own business through an e-commerce platform, to promote the company and its products. QuestNet provides its representatives with the requisite training and business tools to succeed, and champions professional business and marketing practices at both corporate and network levels. Driven by the mission of RYTHM (Raise Yourself To Help Mankind), QuestNet is an active contributor to the support and sustainability of the communities in which it operates.

To learn more about QuestNet, visit http://www.quest.net.

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Special Event – Amoro’s Designer Tango Collection

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:20:51 +0000

Pompano Beach, FL (Vocus) June 22, 2010

With Vibrant gemstones, dazzling cuts and exquisite details, Amoro’s Tango Collection will illuminate your Summer nights with a romantic splash of colour. Featuring pleasingly affordable fine jewellery, the Amoro Tango Collection boasts brilliant Blue Topaz, alluring Amethyst, stunning Green Amethyst and vibrant Citrine gems in Sterling Silver and Gold Settings.

Each Amoro creation features elaborate details, often only seen by the Amoro wearer. Small, delicate hearts fasten the gems into their intricate ring settings. Heart cutouts cascade down the undercarriage of every ring providing subtle touches that allow the pieces to give their owners an extra splash of glamour. Available in four beautiful gemstones, these rings provide the allure and spark necessary for all of summer’s romances.

Stunningly vivacious semi-precious stones set in heart prongs, with Amoro engravings, make Amoro’s Tango Collection earrings the perfect accompaniment to the collection’s stunning rings. Earrings feature specialised heart shaped earring backs to provide an elegant and secure finishing touch.

Further celebrate and electrify the summer months by completing the trifecta by adding an Amoro Tango necklace to your collection. At 17 inches in length, with heart prong settings secure each of the four lustrous gemstones, Amoro’s Tango necklaces leave nothing to be desired.

Each Amoro design comes with a certificate of authenticity and a 100% money back guarantee. Amoro creations are designed and crafted to be given with love, making Amoro jewellery the most romantic jewellery imaginable. Providing a combination of excellence in material and expertly crafted design, Amoro delivers enduring beauty for generations to come. For a limited time, Amoro customers can save up to $ 390 when purchasing a complete Amoro Tango suite (ring, earrings and necklace).

About Amoro.

Founded in the Caribbean by jewellery visionary Stephen Crane, Amoro derived its name from a combination of the Latin words for Love and Gold. Representing the world?s most romantic jewellery, each creation is intricately designed to uphold Amoro?s tradition of fine craftsmanship ensuring that every item becomes a romantic celebration worthy of the Amoro name. Amoro provides jewellery settings in both yellow and white gold in a variety of gemstones to please. For more information on our Quality, Service and Vision and to view our full line of romantic jewellery, visit http://www.Amoro.com

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director of eCommerce, 877-77 Amoro; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com.

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Let the Sun Shine in Pretty Prints and Cool Cottons | East, Designed to be Individual

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:46:17 +0000

(PRWeb UK) June 25, 2010

East are focusing on pretty prints and cool cottons, ideal for lazy hazy summer days.

The Fiesta Black and White collection offers the stunning , figure hugging, Fiesta bubble dress, classically simple which can be teamed with the Fiesta bubble shrug for those cooler summer nights.

The Fiesta Brights collection with its palette of bright vibrant turquoise, poppy and agave give a striking ?hot? look to both the Rita floral dress or the Vera Cruze print dress. Alternatively the Maria embroidered dress offers a ?cool? alternative with some vibrant embroidery.

The Summer Sorbet collection offers a cooler, softer palette of clear pastels epitomised by the Gondola or Fiori print dresses

Whatever the weather, whatever the occasion this summer, East?s wonderful collection of soft feminine dresses ensure there is one to suite your individual style! Don?t forget to compliment your outfit with one of their beautiful shrugs and some unique jewellery and accessories.

Don?t forget the Linen Promotion which is offering 20% off cool linen lines.

About East

East, designed to be individual. The product was originally designed for women who love individual, natural fabrics, with an ethnic feel. We remain true to these values today. Our products were then and are now heavily influenced by the time honoured traditions of the Far East incorporating, ?hand? crafted embroideries, wonderful evocative prints and vibrant colours to create our distinctive outfits. The collections include soft knitwear for easy layering, beautiful silks and simple linens. Finally, as all our clothes are designed in-house, they are genuinely unique.

East supports the Disha charity and hopes to continue to help DISHA touch the lives of more children with special needs who just want the opportunity to live a normal life.

TEL: 020 8877 5900 FAX: 020 8877 5901

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CQout Unites with Microformats

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:45:25 +0000

Reading, Berkshire (PRWEB) June 26, 2010

CQout, the international online marketplace and auction community site, has joined the microformat trend to help make CQout easier to find and understand for search engines and improve the user’ experience.

Search engines like Google and Yahoo!, which CQout use to market and help users find their online auctions (http://www.cqout.com/ ) are able to read and understand microformats, which are small pieces of compound HTML that can be used to tag web pages with Metadata. The search engines with their new found knowledge of CQout auctions can then extract and display snippets of auction content within their search results next to listings. This should be able to then help the user to decide whether they want to take their search further or not by confirming that that this is the search they were looking for.

Siamak Bashi, Managing Director at CQout said: “Our Buyers and Sellers are the real power behind CQout. Without them, the website would be redundant. For this reason, we need to make sure we keep ahead of the game and by adopting microformats, I think we have made a step that achieves just that. We can only praise microformats.org, Google and Yahoo! for their great resources that made this happen.”

The addition of microformats isn’t just for buyers though, as they also have an impact on the sellers too. Search engines power the internet; they drive users to web pages based on their needs. The increased exposure of the products on the online auction site should steer more fruitful buyers onto the seller’s listings, leading to improved sales potential.

About CQout:

CQout is a UK-based, international auction company, with users in more than 57 countries around the world, conducting person-to-person and business-to-consumer auctions, at CQout.com, CQout.co.uk and CQout.ie.

CQout is committed to ensuring that its internet auction site is a secure, reliable and easy place to trade on the Internet and anyone selling an item through CQout must first register with the site and receive verification following a rigorous user validation procedure.

CQout’s facilities enable buyers, once registered, to bid on a wide selection of merchandise in a selection of different auctions, including fancy dress and antiques auctions (http://www.cqout.com/list.asp?c=1 ), online car auctions, video auctions (http://www.cqout.com/list.asp?c=10 ) and jewellery auctions (http://www.cqout.com/list.asp?c=12 ).

For more information about CQout or this Press Release, please contact:

Tony Newton

Director

CQout Ltd

PO Box 2815

Reading

United Kingdom

RG1 9EE

+44 8448 040 761

http://www.cqout.com

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Handmade Jewellery Ethically Makes Its Way Out of Third World Nations With This Fair Earth

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:55:38 +0000

(PRWEB) June 28, 2010

In our industrialized world, where everything is mass produced and unoriginal, handmade jewellery is a lost art. In impoverished areas like South Africa, India and Latin America, however, it?s a way of making a sustainable living.

Fair trade suppliers like Silver Chilli in Mexico are finding ways to capture a broader audience outside of their impoverished region. Their craftspeople are paid up to 50 percent in advance to make handmade jewellery like silver bangles that they sell through ?marketplace? type websites?companies that also do their part to ensure that these artisans are given a fair wage and ethical working environments.

Through fair trade suppliers, artisans are also able to learn skills like bead-making and are sometimes even moved up to office management, jobs that allow many single mothers to support their families as well as their communities. Some suppliers go on to assist and develop local projects, while others plant trees to offset the carbon footprint made by flying their goods around the world. Plus, by sourcing local work, the wages earned by the artisans are spent in their own hometowns, instead of abroad where many look for employment and live apart from their families.

As the world turns more globally conscious, local boutiques here in the U.K. are also taking an interest in ethical, handmade jewellery. Stores often carry necklaces and earrings made with fair trade gold and jewels procured through ethical means. Eco-friendly shops are also popping up, ensuring that a sales percentage of whatever goods are made in countries like Thailand and India ends up in the hands of the craftspeople.

Ethical gift & ethical jewellery shops like these are also a good business move, as owners are finding that customers are increasingly asking about where their goods are sourced and made, preferring to buy handmade jewellery crafted locally or by artisans compensated under suitable working conditions, such as Kazuri jewellery in Kenya.

While ethical handmade jewellery remains a rarity in most U.K. and American department stores, if consumers continue to act globally, demand could change supply within the next decade.

For more information about Handmade Jewellery, visit This Fair Earth at http://www.thisfairearth.com.

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Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2010 Shopping Festival to be ‘Extra-Special’ this Year

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:16:47 +0000

Bangkok, Thailand (Vocus) June 30, 2010

More than 5,000 shops, department stores, and retail outlets nationwide are participating in the “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2010″ due to run between 15 June ? 15 August 2010.

Now in its 12th consecutive year, the annual Grand Sale Grand Service shopping festival has taken on special significance this year because it is a very important part of the economic recovery measures in the aftermath of the recent political unrest in the country.

As in previous years, the festival will be organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with VISA International (Thailand) and many other partners in the public and private sectors.

The official ceremony took place on 12 June, 2010, during 12.30-14.30 hrs. at the main stage of the Thailand Tourism Festival 2010, Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani.

TAT Governor Mr. Suraphon Svetsreni said, “This year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever, with an unprecedented variety of quality goods including Thai and international brands, expected to be on sale. We hope it will play a major role in boosting visitor confidence, especially from the rapidly emerging markets such as India and the Middle East.”

He added, “The recent political unrest has had a significant impact on jobs and economic livelihoods. Hence, the Grand Sale has been designed to include many creative new offers that will create a win-win situation for both buyers and sellers.”

Discounts on the products will range from 10-80 per cent, plus special offers for other services including spas, hotels, travel agents, airlines, restaurants, hospitals, golf courses, duty-free shops, and jewellry shops.

This shopping festival will be held in 8 major tourist attractions; such as, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Ko Samui, and Udon Thani. In each of these cities, eye-catching flags and banners are on prominent display at major public areas and shopping centres.

In addition, TAT and VISA International (Thailand) will launch a promotional sub-campaign called “Win What You Buy” to promote and encourage shopping in the Ratchaprasong area.

Between 16-30 June, 2010, shoppers will have the opportunity to win prizes up to a maximum of 1.5 million Baht when they spend any amount on a Visa card at participating outlets; such as, Central Chidlom, Gaysorn Plaza, Amarin Plaza, Erawan Bangkok, Siam Paragon, Siam Centre and Siam Discovery.

Visa cardholders will be eligible for prizes, special offers and gifts, bonus shopping points, lucky draws and a jackpot prize worth 1 million Baht. Detailed information on all these is available at “http://www.tourismthailand.org/thailandgrandsale2010/”

The website lists many places where visitors can buy antique furniture, leather goods, supermarket products, jewellery, and duty-free items. In addition, they can avail of discounted facilities at hospitals and spas, golf courses, and hotels.

Mr. Suraphon said, “TAT expects this year’s Amazing Thailand Grand Sale will prove popular amongst all visitors. We invite everyone, including the Thai people, expatriates living in Thailand and foreign visitors, to check out the details, study the special offers, and take advantage of the unbelievable bargains on offer.”

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Get The Most Money for Gold with KMG?s Highest Payout Rates

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:44:29 +0000

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) June 30, 2010

?How do I get the most money for gold?? ?With gold prices gyrating, but still at record highs, people want to know how to cash in on their unwanted gold jewelry, they want to know who pays the most money for? Michael Gupton, KMG Gold Recycling President says.

?Before you buy gold or sell gold, it pays to know what items are worth. Everyone is trying to get rich from the new gold rush, but it?s wise to go to a trusted source, with no middlemen, and see where you can make the most profit,? Gupton says.

Gupton launched KMG Gold Recycling in 2007, North America’s most successful gold buyer and refiner with the highest gold payout rates on the continent. His company recycles all precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium.

?We pay five times more money than Cash for gold, four times more than cash for gold usa and three times more than dollars 4 gold. We recently raised our payout rates again by another 5% for individuals, and 5% for dealers. We?re up at 80% of the spot price for individuals, at 85% for dealers and 98% for refining lots. It sounds too good to be true, but we?ve helped many people learn how to make huge profits by buying and selling gold,? Gupton says.

?One way to make huge money is by gold surfing. There?s many items laying around in people?s jewlery boxes or discarded in thrift stores. It can be a money-making treasure hunt. Other gold buyers are capitalizing by making money at home, with gold parties. They buy unwanted gold jewellery and then sell it to us at our higher rates. It’s a win-win. We can teach anyone how to turn a gold party into a money making success,? he says.

?Best of all, we make it easy for people to sell or refine their gold to us with 11 Canadian locations for secure drop off. We have affiliates in Vancouver, Victoria, Burnaby, Surrey, Kamloops, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Toronto. We also have a North America wide free SecureShipTM insured overnight shipping system. We offer secure, insured, shipping directly to the refinery with no middleman.

The gold game is a winning one right now, Gupton says. ?Gold buyers are discovering that they can make big money selling gold to us. We?re expanding our online marketing affiliates, retail affiliate outlets, and attracting more gold buyers and gold party agents. With our highest payout rates, we’re a good bet. People can make commissions for leads online, or make profits as a retail affiliate forwarding agent, or gold buyer.”

Gupton has also launched a new website to help educate novice gold buyers on how to make money from home becoming a gold buyer or hosting your own gold party. For more information on Gold Buyers Secrets, visit: http://www.goldbuyersecrets.ca.

For more info on KMG, visit http://www.kmggold.com or call 1 (877) 468-2220.

Media Contact: Michael Gupton, President, KMG Environmental

(604) 836-6209

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New Diamond Buyers Guide Website Launches With a Consumer Focus

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:52:07 +0000

Orangeville, ON (PRWEB) July 1, 2010

Diamond industry veterans have come together to expose diamond buying monopolies, conflict diamonds, and manufactured diamonds at newdiamondguide.com. The free website will be constantly updated to include inside information that consumers need to know when buying diamond jewellery. The mission of newdiamondguide.com is to educate and inform the public about the hidden issues that large conglomerate jewellers, diamond producers and other players in the diamond industry don’t want them to know about. It will also provide detailed information about what to look for when buying a diamond and how to take care of diamond jewellery. Conflict diamonds, or blood diamonds, are diamonds from countries in Africa that are sold illicitly to finance insurgency and war. Despite bans being in place on these diamonds, many still manage to make it out and onto fingers all over the world, often without the buyer ever suspecting that they are wearing a conflict diamond. The New Diamond Guide is combating sales of blood diamonds by offering a clear and easy-to-use guide on how to purchase conflict-free diamonds. Other informational sites on diamonds are geared towards advertisers rather than consumers. Consumers won’t find passages like this on any other sites about diamonds: “The old saying ‘The engagement ring should cost the equivalent to 2 months salary’ is no more. You can find good deals and find out that what you have in mind may not be too overly priced. Once you have an idea what the price sliding scale is set your budget. Going into a high pressure sale could be avoided if you have a dollar amount that you want to stick to.” The New Diamond Guide’s mandate is to always be free and offer technical details that only industry insiders can give consumers. The site will be updated constantly with useful information on certifications, clarity, cuts, color, and many other diamond industry topics.

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EAST Designed to be Individual | Summer Samba

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:48:23 +0000

(PRWeb UK) July 2, 2010

The palette is a wild mix of pigment brights ranging from geranium pink to bright turquoise, poppy and agave? all grounded to white.

Traditional Mexican embroideries, are teamed with floral prints for a striking fun resort look.

The look is easy. Simple beach cover ups, easy to wear kaftans, mixing with gipsy skirts and dresses for a lively holiday style.

Just Arrived:

East have put together a bold graphic look which would not be out of place at summer weddings and parties. The fun spot print linen skirt is teamed with strong coloured co-ordinates, dress up with a smart fitted jacket and accessories with a bag and some of the unique jewellery to match this range. Or keep it casual with a simple jersey top, just a few of the new pieces now in stock.

About East

East, designed to be individual. The product was originally designed for women who love individual, natural fabrics, with an ethnic feel. We remain true to these values today. Our products were then and are now heavily influenced by the time honoured traditions of the Far East incorporating, ?hand? crafted embroideries, wonderful evocative prints and vibrant colours to create our distinctive outfits. The collections include soft knitwear for easy layering, beautiful silks and simple linens. Finally, as all our clothes are designed in-house, they are genuinely unique.

East supports the DISHA Charity and hopes to continue to help DISHA touch the lives of more children with special needs who just want the opportunity to live a normal life.

NOTE: There is still time to get 20% off their cool Linen collection

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Anne Fontaine To Open In The Washington DC Area

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:48:14 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 9, 2010

This July, Anne Fontaine will open the doors of its newest concept store in the Washington, DC area. The 1,380 square foot shop will be located in the Virginia markets premiere luxury shopping destination, Tyson?s Galleria. Designed by world renowned Andree Putman, the new store will offer clients a unique shopping experience while allowing them to share Anne?s vision of her brand.

The new store will welcome clients with shades of white mixed in with natural & noble materials which dominate the store?s design. It will have plenty of distinctive features which create an exclusive environment boasting warmth nd luxury. The combination of natural materials and textures embody the essence of Anne?s love of modernity and nature. ?The concept behind the shop is simple; to experience a little bit of the French lifestyle? says designer Anne Fontaine.

The Tyson?s Galleria store will also unveil an exclusive, new furniture design concept in the US which highlights the designers hand bag and accessory collection. Square accessory islands appear to float around the space showcasing everything from belts to cufflinks and jewellery while contemporary wall fixtures and displays encourage customers to discover the product. As you walk through the store you realize it represents the brand in its true form. ?We have worked for months on this new concept to better express the growth of our lifestyle brand. I believe this new concept will be instrumental in the overall evolution of our shops? says Fontaine.

Another focal point is the collar gallery which is inspired by Andre Putman?s design for Anne Fontaine?s New York flagship. The collar gallery concept was originally created to showcase a collection of collars from different shirt designs and one of kind pieces. Tyson?s Galleria will be the first to receive the full collection of collars and will offer the complete Anne Fontaine pr?t-a-porter, accessory, and home fragrance collections.

?I am so happy to be opening in the DC area. Washington is blooming with energy; its political & international presence is like no other. We are thrilled with the location and eager to introduce the brand to one of the country?s most important markets. With Tyson?s Galleria being a name that is synonymous with luxury fashion in the DC/Virginia market, it seemed like a natural fit? says Fontaine who has plans to further expand in Asia this year bringing her total to 73 privately owned shops.

Anne Fontaine designed her first collection in 1993. What began as a collection of white shirts has grown into a lifestyle brand, offering a full collection of tops, outerwear, knits, accessories, handbags, a home fragrance collection and now an exclusive cosmetic skin care line. Anne Fontaine opened her first store in the Rive Gauche section of Paris in 1994. Since then, she has expanded to over 68 boutiques worldwide, including flagships in Paris, Tokyo, & NYC, as well as the introduction of a retail/spa concept in their Paris Flagship in 2007. Please visit http://www.annefontaine.com

For additional information contact:

Christina Ramirez ? Marketing Communications Manager USA

Anne Fontaine 110 Greene Street, Suite 301, NY, NY 10012

Tel. 212.343.3150 ext 114

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WorldWise Jewelry Launches New Website for its Ethical Jewelry Line

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:43:50 +0000

Vashon, WA (PRWEB) July 13, 2010

WorldWise Jewelry is pleased to announce a broad selection of eco-friendly, ethical necklaces, earrings and bracelets available on its newly redesigned website, http://www.worldwisejewelry.com.

The intricate yet organic pieces are handmade by owner and designer Kathy Pine, and feature her distinctive woven, chainmaille, and even knitted precious metal wire techniques. There are selections for everyday, evening and special occasion wear, including striking statement pieces.

Pine is committed to contributing 10 percent of the company?s profits to Women for Women International, which provides women survivors of conflicts and crises with tools and resources to move toward stability. The organization?s approach combines microlending with direct aid, and it has helped more than 150,000 women and their families since 1993.

Pine has been creating jewelry for more than 15 years, and incorporates fair-trade artisan beads, semi-precious gemstones, reclaimed silver and gold and recycled materials into her signature textile technique. Many pieces in her newest line feature colorful beads from Kazuri, a fair trade company in Kenya that employs more than 400 people ? primarily single mothers. An early champion of using reclaimed precious metals to avoid the environmental damage caused by new mining, Pine became a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council in 2009, a group which strives ?to advance responsible ethical, social and environmental practices?throughout the diamond and gold jewelry supply chain, from mine to retail.? She is currently a member of its Standards Committee.

?The experience of buying and wearing beautiful jewelry can be an act of generosity to the world ? as well as to yourself or a loved one,? said Pine. ?By choosing jewelry that is environmentally responsible and socially aware, I believe greater honor is given to the special woman in a person?s life.?

For more information about Pine and WorldWise Jewelry, please visit http://www.worldwisejewelry.com.

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House of Fraser launches Michael Kors handbags online

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 10:49:03 +0000

(PRWEB) July 14, 2010

House of Fraser, the leading premium department store has introduced the latest handbag collection from Michael Kors online.

Michael Kors (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-hof-Site/default/Search-ShowBrand?brand=Michael%20Kors&fromBrand=Michael%20Kors ) began his career in fashion at the age of 19, designing and merchandising a collection for the renowned boutique named Lothar’s in New York City. The line caught the attention of the fashion press, prompting Michael Kors to start up his own business. In 1981 the Michael Kors label was formed and, since the label was established, it has never strayed from Kors’ initial vision of chic, luxurious American sportswear.

From summer totes to sand python embossed crossbody bags, customers will find this season’s latest Michael Kors handbag collection online at houseoffraser.co.uk.

The Autumn/Winter 2010 collection of handbags (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Handbags/3041,default,sc.html ) and accessories reflect the urban aesthetics of American style. From supple leather folds to sophisticated architectural shapes, Michael Kors handbags and accessories highlight understated luxury of sleek fabrics mixed with classic shapes.

Large totes from Michael Kors can be purchased online at House of Fraser and are ideal for taking on short breaks or for someone that has a busy schedule or lifestyle. The fun metallic colours and signature detailing will make the tote a must-have for the Autumn/Winter season and structured clutches will lead the biker chic trend, displaying studded detailing to bring back the 80s era. Michael Kors clutches are available to buy at houseoffraser.co.uk and customers will find a range of metallic tones that will add an architectural edge to any outfit.

Michael Kors clothing collection and accessories boasts a celebrity fan base, including A-list stars such as Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Kate Winslet, Sandra Bullock, Madonna, and Gwyneth Paltrow to name a few.

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. House of Fraser are renowned for selling products from the world’s top designers, including Michael Kors handbags (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Handbags/S3041,default,sc.html?prefn1=brand&prefv1=Michael%20Kors ), Michael Kors Jewellery and Michael Kors perfume (http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Fragrances+Perfumes/101,default,sc.html?prefn1=brand&prefv1=Michael%20Kors&fix&spcl ).

House of Fraser media 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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East Designed to be Individual | Grab a Summer Bargain Sale Starts 15th July

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:00:21 +0000

(PRWeb UK) July 14, 2010

The waiting is over East launch their summer sale on Thursday 15th July with selected lines reduced by up to 50% off selected lines across their entire store, clothing, bags, purses, scarves, belts, corsages and shoes. New sale lines are being added all the time and the sale will run until the end of September. Offers are subject to stock availability. Now is the time to grab a bargain!

They even have a special clearance area on the website…. make sure you take a look.

East Clothing is delighted to launch their new Toscana Collection 2010.

Again, East have managed to produce a wonderful range of co-ordinated pieces blending charming floral prints with a muted yet vibrant mix of pigments ranging from orange, pink and green with a dash of pure white. This collection includes a beautiful anokhi Istanbul blouse.

A unique range of mix and match co-ordinates featuring a wide range of textures and fabrics, from cotton, jersey, washed linen pintuck to pointelle and natural linen. A perfect wardrobe which works for business, daytime and after work evenings spent outdoors enjoying the warm sunshine.

The collection is complemented by the season?s latest must have straw bags and leather shoulder bag and a range of striking accessories featuring floral corsage broaches and a luxurious range of scarves and jewellery.

Chose from the extensive range to form your own capsule wardrobe for summer.

About East

East, designed to be individual. The product was originally designed for women who love individual, natural fabrics, with an ethnic feel. We remain true to these values today. Our products were then and are now heavily influenced by the time honoured traditions of the Far East incorporating, ?hand? crafted embroideries, wonderful evocative prints and vibrant colours to create our distinctive outfits. The collections include soft knitwear for easy layering, beautiful silks and simple linens. Finally, as all our clothes are designed in-house, they are genuinely unique.

East supports the Disha charity and hopes to continue to help DISHA touch the lives of more children with special needs who just want the opportunity to live a normal life.

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?Cash for Gold? Craze Heats Up Amidst Gold Price Volatility and Record High Prices

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:51:42 +0000

(PRWEB) July 16, 2010

On July 13, Gold Prices jumped to above $ 1,200 per ounce – near their all-time high. When Vancouver Gold Buyer, Vancouver?s largest gold buyer, reopened their store on July 14th a flood of customers lined up to get a free estimate on their old jewellery.

After 20 years of relative stagnation in gold price, prices took off around the year 2000 and have been rising steadily since. With prices recently near $ 1,200 per ounce – over four times the price of a decade ago ? old gold jewellery suddenly has significant and often surprising value.

“In the past year, Vancouver Gold has seen business rise along with gold prices,” says owner Charlie Pollock. To accommodate this increasing demand, Vancouver Gold recently moved into a new office at 254 West Broadway. June 2010 has been the busiest in the history of the company.

Many people wonder about the options and the process of cashing in their unworn jewellery. There are many ways to sell gold: pawn shops, jewellery stores, mail-in websites, and gold parties. “Vancouver Gold is a precious metals recycling business devoted to ensuring the highest return on all gold and silver. Testing is done is front of the client, appraisals are free and payouts are made on the spot. Many customers prefer this personalized approach,” says Pollock.

There is no shortage of conjectures about the direction of gold price ? whether it continues the record setting upwards climb or whether we have reached the peak and are now on the way down. But at these prices, it is certain that the cash for gold industry will provide important services to customers looking to recycle their jewelry, coins, bars, nuggets, and bullion items.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please visit http://www.vancouvergold.ca or call Charlie Pollock at 604-764-5134.

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Notonthehighstreet.Com Provides A Wedding Gift List With A Difference And An Original Way To Keep Wedding Costs Down

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:56:22 +0000

(PRWeb UK) July 16, 2010

Notonthehighstreet.com (http://www.notonthehighstreet.com ), the multi award winning online retailer which features over 30,000 unique products from over 1,500 of Britain?s most creative small businesses and designer makers, provides a unique wedding gift list service with unusual and beautiful gifts that set it apart from other wedding gift lists.

Since notonthehighstreet.com launched its wedding gift list service in March 2008 it has proved extremely popular. Some of its unique features include:

A complimentary dedicated notonthehighstreet.com wedding gift list consultant, who will provide as little or as much guidance as a couple would like ? whether that?s helping them to build the list from scratch or simply answering a few questions.
Invitation insert cards provided to every couple ? subtly worded and prettily branded.
An online wedding gift list product collection of hundreds of items ? from practical and functional to unusual and original ? to remind couples of their wedding day for years to come.

Notonthehighstreet?s one-stop wedding shop is filled with new and fresh inspiration to add to an already extremely popular collection. From wedding invitations to table decorations, favours, gifts for the bridal party and bridal jewellery, they?re all here with the unique and special touches that are rarely found on the high street.

An original way of keeping the wedding budget in check is to include some of these items for decorating the venue on the wedding gift list. The Wedding Gift List at notonthehighstreet.com allows couples to add products from every department across the website, so a couple can add these items, such as their table decorations, to their list. This is also a great way to make guests feel like an important part of the big day by enabling them to contribute to the preparation and styling of the wedding.

Holly Tucker and Sophie Cornish, founders of notonthehighstreet.com are available for interview.

For further information, interviews and visuals please contact Emma Wood at press(at)notonthehighstreet(dot)com or 020 8392 4122.

If you have any questions at the event any of our wedding consultants at the stand will be happy to help.

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Escapade and Ask.com Combine To Give Jeeves New Look

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:42:27 +0000

Camden, London (PRWEB) July 21, 2010

Escapade, the fancy dress retailer, is teaming up with search engine Ask.com to dress up their iconic mascot, Jeeves, in fancy dress.

Starting in July, Ask.com’s mascot, Jeeves, will be taking on an altogether more outrageous look as Escapade provides the costumes to kit Jeeves out in fancy dress refinery.

The search engine has launched an application on its homepage that allows users to dress up Jeeves using not only costumes from Escapade but also clothes and accessories from Ben Sherman and Gieves and Hawkes to ensure that Jeeves is the best dressed butler online.

Providing a wide variety of fancy dress costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Sale.asp ) and accessories for the Ask team Escapade has used some of their seasonal favourite fancy dress costumes including Christmas and Halloween fancy dress (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Halloween-Costumes-sale.asp ). Users are allowed to mix and match Jeeves’ look on the Ask site to create a truly unique outfit.

An added bonus of the Ask application is that once users have dressed up Jeeves they will be allowed to post the completed look onto social networking sites Facebook and Twitter or email the look to their friends and family.

Bhupendra Maisuria, the Chief Executive Officer of Escapade, said: “We are looking forward to working with a search engine as prominent as Ask and with their iconic butler Jeeves. Ask users will now have the opportunity to search with a smile on their faces as they dress up the famous butler in a great selection of fancy dress costumes.”

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of excellent quality fancy dress costumes and accessories including superhero fancy dress, Halloween masks (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Masks-sale/Horror-Masks.asp ), wigs, make-up, jewellery and novelty products. Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness which was filmed at Escapade’s Camden High Street store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly, including the fat suits and animal costumes.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Joseph McCullough

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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Stena Express Returns on the Fishguard to Rosslare Route

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:57:53 +0000

Belfast, Northern Ireland (PRWEB) July 21, 2010

Stena Line has announced that the Stena Express Fastcraft has returned to the popular Fishguard to Rosslare route.

The Stena Express (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/our-ships/stena-express/ ) vessel, which caters for up to 520 passengers and up to 120 cars, has returned to service on the Fishguard to Rosslare (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/routes/fishguard-rosslare/ ) Irish Sea route. The vessel has been significantly upgraded following a ?2m refit and boasts a new extended Stena Plus lounge, Metropolitan and Barista coffee bar, free Wi-Fi and an onboard shop which offers a wide range of gifts, jewellery, spirits, confectionary and fragrances.

This means that Stena Express Fastcraft travellers across the Irish Sea (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/ferries-to-ireland/ ) can forget about cramped leg room, baggage charges and putting the contents of their hand luggage in a plastic bag and enjoy the freedom of sailing with Stena Line like being able to pack as much luggage as they want into the car. Once onboard customers can sit back, relax and enjoy the great choice of restaurants and bars, take in the panoramic views of the Irish Sea or pick up some savings in the onboard shop.

Stena Line Communications Manager, Nigel Tilson said: “As the Stena Express rejoins the Fishguard to Rosslare route we look forward to providing customers with even more reasons to cross the Irish Sea during the summer months.

“The Stena Express offers excellent onboard facilities giving passengers the chance to sit back and relax as they travel. The vessel will complement our Stena Europe Superferry, offering customers three round trips daily on our Fishguard to Rosslare route.”

The Stena Express Fastcraft will be operating between Fishguard and Rosslare up until September 5th and will then return to service on the Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire route.

Stena Line is the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company, offering more routes and more crossings between Ireland and Britain.

Notes to editors:

About Stena Line:

Stena Line is the Irish Sea ferries market leader, offering the biggest ferry fleet and the widest choice of routes from Britain to Ireland (http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/ferries-to-ireland/ ), including Stranraer to Belfast, Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire and Dublin Port, Fishguard to Rosslare and Fleetwood to Larne. The company carries over three million passengers on its Irish Sea routes each year, more than its rival operators combined.

For further media information, please contact:

Nigel Tilson

UK Communications Manager

Victoria Terminal 4

West Bank Road

Belfast

BT3 9JL

075 0146 2677

http://www.stenaline.co.uk

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Celtic Jewellery Site Offers Clogau Welsh Gold Jewellery, Traditionally Used for Wedding Bands for the Royal Family

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:55:00 +0000

(Vocus) July 22, 2010

Celtic Jewellery Site now offers a variety of Celtic rings made from Clogau Welsh gold, the same gold used for wedding bands in the Royal family. There has been much speculation recently about the likeliness of the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton. The couple has been together for over 7 years. Prince William was once quoted as saying that he did not want to get married until he was 28 or 30. The Prince celebrated his 28th birthday on June 21st increasing engagement rumors.

If the couple were to become engaged, it is very likely that their wedding rings would be made from Clogau Welsh gold, as is tradition for the Royal family. The purity of Welsh gold increases its value making it highly sought after.

The tradition was started in 1923 with the marriage of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, then Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyn, to King George VI, then the Duke of York. Their wedding rings were made from a single Welsh gold nugget from the Clogau gold mine that was owned by Mr. Bartholomew.

In 1947, the craftsman who made the Queen Mother?s ring offered the remaining part to the Princess Elizabeth to make her wedding ring upon her marriage to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on November 20th at Westminster Abbey. The royal couple made history in 2007 as the first British monarch to celebrate 60 years of marraige.

Princess Margaret, the Countess of Snowdon wore a Clogau welsh gold wedding ring made from the same nugget. She was married in 1960 to photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones.

The same nugget was used in 1973 for Princess Anne the Princess Royal?s wedding ring when she married Captain Mark Phillips.

Diana the Princess of Wales and Prince Charles the Prince of Wales exchanged Clogau gold rings at their wedding in 1981. Diana?s wedding ring was the last made from the same nugget that was used for the Queen Mother?s ring. The simple gold band was engraved on the inside with the words: “I Love You, Diana”.

Only a sliver of the original nugget remains. In November 1981, the Royal British Legion presented the Queen with a 36 gram piece of 21 carat gold for future royal wedding rings. This nugget was used for Sarah the Duchess of York in her marriage to Prince Andrew in 1986.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex also received a ring from this nugget upon her marriage to Prince Edward in 1999. Their rings were made in a traditional design by Crown Jeweller David Thomas of Asprey and Garrard.

Prince Charles also exchanged Clogau welsh gold rings with Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall in 2005. They were designed by Wartski of London.????

It is believed that Prince William will use one of Princess Diana?s favorite rings to propose to Kate. It is rumored that William would wear Diana?s famous blue sapphire engagement ring at the ceremony and then pass it on to Kate. The couple would then exchange the welsh gold wedding bands.

Celtic Jewellery Site offers Clogau Welsh Gold jewellery. Beautiful Celtic rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings made from this rare gold are a valuable treasure. Get a connection to the Royal family while this scarce gold is still available.

To view Celtic Jewellery Site?s collection of Clogau Welsh Gold jewellery visit http://www.celticjewellerysite.com.

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East Launches New Toscana Collection

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:43:11 +0000

(PRWeb UK) July 22, 2010

With East?s new Toscana collection you can leave behind your busy lives, the city traffic and be transported to the quiet lanes and the rolling hills of Tuscany.

Imagine strolling the outdoor markets in a pretty floral dress, sweeping your pink scarf over your shoulder as you lean over to marvel at the fresh produce. Or perhaps you see yourself relaxing on the balcony of your villa, sipping glass of local wine, wrapped in a loose linen cardigan.

The striking colour palette of the Toscana collection is reminiscent of Tuscan rolling green hills, rust covered farm houses and tall stone walls covered in a multitude of bright pink wild flowers.

This feminine collection holds all of your favourite pieces that perfectly complement one another for a stylish yet relaxed everyday look. Liberty inspired floral dresses sit next to fresh linen trousers. Brightly coloured shrugs and cardigans layer beautifully over delicately patterned and embroidered blouses. Striped scarves add an element of fun to basic jersey camisole. And the cleverly designed summer rose corsage can be worn in your hair or clipped onto a pretty woven basket bag.

So why not bring a bit of Tuscany home with you, with East?s new Toscana Collection.

Shop now at http://www.east.co.uk.

Delivery from only ?3.50 and Free Returns!

About East

East, designed to be individual. The product was originally designed for women who love individual, natural fabrics, with an ethnic feel. We remain true to these values today. Our products were then and are now heavily influenced by the time honoured traditions of the Far East incorporating, ?hand? crafted embroideries, wonderful evocative prints and vibrant colours to create our distinctive outfits. The collections include soft knitwear for easy layering, beautiful silks and simple linens. Finally, as all our clothes are designed in-house, they are genuinely unique.

East supports the Disha charity and hopes to continue to help DISHA touch the lives of more children with special needs who just want the opportunity to live a normal life.

http://www.east.co.uk/c/Disha+charity.htm

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Sail Away with the NEW St Malo Collection from EAST

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:54:43 +0000

(PRWeb UK) July 23, 2010

This collection is designed to be lived in, laughed in and relaxed in. Its clean silhouettes of best selling shapes are suitably flattering and incredibly chic.

Bold stripes are teamed with a myriad of spots in classic nautical colours of deep sea blue, sky blue and cream. These are contrasted with deep red accents and strong highlights of grass green and corn taken from the neighbouring countryside.

Inspired by the streets of St Malo, these pieces will bring a touch of the French riviera to your weekend wardrobe. The quaint cobbled streets and provencal markets inspire the ?traditional meets modern? merla print which is stamped on jersey tops, tunics and dresses. The new bistro?s and glimmering yachts inspire the graphic prosecco spot print found on dresses and blouses. And these brave patterns are underpinned by classic wide leg trousers, long length cardigans, plain jersey vests and some quirky accessories for the ultimate French chic style.

As always, East has designed this collection to make your life easier. You can mix and match any items and be confident that you?ll create a modern and stylish look.

SHOP NOW at http://www.east.co.uk

Delivery from only ?3.50 and FREE RETURNS

About East

East, designed to be individual. The product was originally designed for women who love individual, natural fabrics, with an ethnic feel. We remain true to these values today. Our products were then and are now heavily influenced by the time honoured traditions of the Far East incorporating, ?hand? crafted embroideries, wonderful evocative prints and vibrant colours to create our distinctive outfits. The collections include soft knitwear for easy layering, beautiful silks and simple linens. Finally, as all our clothes are designed in-house, they are genuinely unique.

East supports the Disha charity and hopes to continue to help DISHA touch the lives of more children with special needs who just want the opportunity to live a normal life.

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East Summer Sale is Now On!

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:58:18 +0000

(PRWeb UK) July 23, 2010

Take a look at their stylish summer dresses, perfect for balmy days and sultry evenings out, yet remaining fresh and on trend, with luxurious fabrics and textures. Team these with some of the stunning jackets and cardigans to stave off the evening breeze.

Our favourite bargains are the liberty print inspired Gaby Print Dress which is now ?34.50 down from ?69.00, the classic Linen Trouser which is now ?32.50 down from ?65 and the perfect summer holiday Mosaic Skirt which is now ?45 down from ?75. But hurry! These are selling fast.

Or perhaps you are simply looking for a Sale Top to brighten up your summer wardrobe. East have a myriad of sale tops from pretty print blouses to brightly coloured cardigans to lovely linen shirts. We particularly love the Linen Pintuck Shirt which is now ?50 down from ?65 ? it is perfect piece for chic weekend style.

You can also buy jewellery and accessories at up to 50% off in the East Sale. Bold oversized rings look fantastic with bright beaded earrings and there are over 80 distinctive necklaces to choose from! Team these with a bright beaded bag and a pretty printed scarf to complete your look. All of East?s jewellery and accessories have the bold yet elegant style which has become distinctive of East and which co-ordinate perfectly with all the East collections.

The 2010 East sale has a huge range of fashions including jackets, tops, dresses, skirts, trousers, accessories and jewellery. Many have been reduce by as much as half price.

For a great range of products now available in the sale go to http://www.east.co.uk

About East

East, designed to be individual. The product was originally designed for women who love individual, natural fabrics, with an ethnic feel. We remain true to these values today. Our products were then and are now heavily influenced by the time honoured traditions of the Far East incorporating, ?hand? crafted embroideries, wonderful evocative prints and vibrant colours to create our distinctive outfits. The collections include soft knitwear for easy layering, beautiful silks and simple linens. Finally, as all our clothes are designed in-house, they are genuinely unique.

East supports the Disha charity and hopes to continue to help DISHA touch the lives of more children with special needs who just want the opportunity to live a normal life.

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Celtic Jewellery Site Introduces New Collection of Trinity Jewellery

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:43:21 +0000

(Vocus) July 27, 2010

Celtic Jewellery Site carries silver and gold Celtic rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. A majority of the jewellery come directly from Ireland and have been hallmarked from the Dublin Assay office as the customer?s assurance of the highest quality. Celtic designs are available including the Claddagh, Knotwork, luckenbooths, as well as a growing collection of Trinity Jewellery.

Celtic Jewellery Site?s new collection of Trinity Jewellery includes the Trinity Knot, or Triquetra, one of the most common Celtic knots. Latin for three cornered, the word Triquetra originally meant triangle and referred to various three cornered shapes. It now refers to a more specific shape. The symbol predates Christianity and is believed to be a Celtic symbol of a Goddess. It appears often in Insular art (produced post-Roman history in the British Isles), in metal work and in illuminated manuscripts, like the Book of Kells. Although the exact meaning of the symbol is disputed, all agree that it’s the joining of three.

Some of the most common triplicates applied to the trinity are Father, Son, and Holy Ghost;

Mind, Body, and Spirit; Past, Present, and Future; Earth, Sea, and Sky; and Earth, Fire, and Water. Occasionally, the trinity knot contains a circle to emphasize the unity of the three items. All Celtic knots are endless. No beginning or end emphasises the life cycle. In ancient times, Knotwork would be given as a wish of longevity.

Celtic Jewellery Site has a growing stock of Trinity jewellery. Trinity Rings are available in silver, yellow gold, and white gold. Trinity filigree bands have alternating trinity knots around the band. There are Claddagh heart rings with trinity knot shanks. For a subtle Celtic touch, simple trinity knot rings are also available. Trinity wedding rings are available with diamond and other precious stones.

Trinity pendants are also available in white gold, yellow gold, and silver. Claddagh pendants with trinity accents, trinity lockets, and simple trinity pendants are available. The pink Ribbon of Life trinity pendant makes a special gift for cancer survivors as a reminder of their triumphs or worn as a reminder of someone special. The white gold pearl trinity pendant makes a lovely gift and is available with matching earrings. The set is very popular wedding jewellery.

Besides the white gold pearl trinity earrings, there are also other silver and gold trinity earrings available. Simple studs, dangling knots, and engraved trinity earrings make great accessories for casual and formal wear. Trinity bracelets and bangles in silver or gold can also dress up a casual outfit.

For men, trinity cufflinks, tie tacs, and tie bars can also add a Celtic touch to an outfit. Incorporate them into your Celtic wedding.

As a special addition for a special day, consider a Trinity tiara available in two styles. A great accessory for any Celtic bride.

Visit http://www.CelticJewellerySite.com to see the trinity jewellery, Celtic rings, pendants, and earrings. Each purchase is beautifully boxed and includes a card outlining the meaning of the knotwork. With beautiful heirloom jewellery from Ireland with tradition and history, no wonder the trinity collection is a growing trend.

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Celtic Jewellery Site Expands Product Catalogue with the Celtic Warrior Shield Design

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:43:27 +0000

(Vocus) July 29, 2010

Celtic Jewellery Site specializes in authentic Celtic jewellery and carries gold and silver Celtic rings, pendants, bracelets, and earrings. A majority of the jewellery comes directly from Ireland and has been hallmarked from the Dublin Assay office as the customer?s assurance of the highest quality. Celtic designs are available including Knotwork, the Claddagh, Gaelic Script, as well as a collection of Warrior Shield jewellery. Considered to be Ireland?s foremost treasure, the Ardagh Chalice was the inspiration behind this design.

It was September of 1868 when the Ardagh Chalice was discovered. Jimmy Quin and Paddy Flanagan were digging for potatoes inside a ring fort near Ardagh when their spade struck a hard surface. After clearing away the dirt, they discovered what is now referred to as the ?Ardagh Hoard?. This valuable collection of items included a small bronze chalice, four ornate brooches, a wooden cross and the prized item now known as the Ardagh Chalice. All of the items are believed to date from the 8th to 10th century.

The Ardagh Chalice is 6? high and is made of silver, bronze, and gold. It is made up of 354 separate pieces. The design and decoration is very intricate and suggest that a wide range of materials were used to create it. Engraving, casting, filigree, and enamelling were all methods that were used. It was clearly the work of a master craftsman. It is very well proportioned and the detailed work shows the skill and time that it took to create. The bowl, made up of 2 hemispheres, is silver with ornate handles. A gilded band links it to a conical silver foot. The chalice is decorated with scrolls, interlacing, plaits and frets. There are panels of animals and birds as well. Semi precious stones and enamels decorate it. The names of the Apostles appear below the gold filigree band. The Ardagh Chalice is now safely kept at the National Museum of Ireland. It is considered to be the ?Jewel in the Crown? of all exhibits there. Many consider it to be the finest example of 8th century metalwork to have been discovered.

The Celtic Warrior Collection of jewellery was inspired by the Ardagh Chalice. The various pieces consist of silver and gold fused together to create a collection that combines the past with contemporary designs. There are two dozen Warrior Shield rings available in silver, white gold, and yellow gold. Various band widths are available with or without trims. Many designs are available in matching mens and ladies rings that make beautiful wedding bands. Some of the Warrior rings have diamonds on the beadwork adding to their beauty and value.

Warrior shield pendants make great accessories for men and women. Many pendants are available in sterling silver and gold or a combination of silver with a gold bead. There are single and triple warrior pendants as well as a Celtic Cross with warrior shield design. There are also matching dangling Warrior Shield earrings.

For both casual and formal outfits, Warrior Shield Bracelets and Bangles make perfect accessories. With round and oval shields, the bracelets are available in silver and gold. The bangles have various sizes of shields available in silver and gold. Warrior Shield brooches also make great accessories.

There is also a Warrior Shield collection of cufflinks and tie tacs available. In silver, gold, and combinations of the two, there are mens accessories for every occasion.

Visit http://www.CelticJewellerySite.com to see the Celtic Warrior Shield jewellery collection, Gaelic script jewellery, Claddagh designs and Irish rings. Each purchase is beautifully boxed and includes a card outlining the meaning of the designs.

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A Great Chance to Win Extra Cash this August

admin — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:54:18 +0000

(PRWeb UK) July 29, 2010

Starting 1st August, customers of Britain’s top gold selling website have an added incentive to rush their goods in for valuation – a chance to win ?500 CASH in the http://www.postgoldforcash.com Free Prize Draw.

Customers are already assured that they will get the best deal for their unwanted items – Postgoldforcash has repeatedly been found to offer by far the most generous prices. Now anyone who returns their July selling packs for valuation will be automatically entered into the ?500 CASH Free Prize Draw.

This is a call to action for all those people who want to realise cash for their unwanted items to take the plunge and get a valuation. They don’t even need to agree to sell – but they do need to get a move on. To be included in the Free Prize Draw they must get their selling packs back to postgoldforcash.com by August 29th.

With postgoldforcash.com’s reputation for top payouts, it’s a sure-fire win, come what may. And the rules couldn’t be simpler.

Prize Draw Terms and Conditions

1. A winner will be selected from all gold selling packs purchased by postgoldforcash Ltd in the previous calendar month

2. Gold selling packs must be received by close of business on the last day of the month, to be eligible for entry

3. The winning customer will be selected at random on the 5th day of the month following, and will be notified within 14 days of selection.

4. The prize is ?500 in cash which will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery to a UK Mainland address. This prize is non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged.

5. In the unlikely event the winner cannot be contacted, or does not agree to our Terms and Conditions, an alternative winner will be again selected at random.

6. The winner agrees to take part in reasonable post event publicity, including having their photograph used in correspondence and on the PGFC website.

7. This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 or over, with the exception of employees of PGFC Ltd, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion.

8. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, PGFC Ltd reserves the right to amend or foreclose the promotion without notice. No correspondence will be entered into.

9. To obtain details of the winner, please email happy(at)postgoldforcash(dot)com stating Prize Draw in the subject header, 4 weeks after the closing date

10. No purchase necessary to enter this competition

11. By entering the prize draw, each entrant agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions

Notes to Editors

Postgoldforcash.com is based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in a recent TNS Mystery Shopper Study, was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 25grams of 9ct gold to buy. In fact, postgoldforcash.com pays over double the amount for Gold paid by our largest rivals. Postgoldforcash also came TOP in BBC?s One Show Postal Gold Survey.

Its two founder directors, Ashley Faull and Ian Corica, have over 30 years experience in the jewellery trade and very extensive media and start-up experience. They believe that with the current high Gold price, combined with the poor economic climate, there is a great opportunity for postgoldforcash.com to provide a first rate Gold buying service to its customers.

Postgoldforcash.com sends a Free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold.

Postgoldforcash.com values the Gold and calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their Free Gold Selling Pack, postgoldforcash.com say that there has never been an easier way to make cash.

With the postgoldforcash.com Directors? previous businesses successes, [they have employed over 1,000 staff between them and won many awards] they are now fully focused on channelling their extensive expertise into making postgoldforcash.com yet another successful business operation.

For the latest news see http://www.postgoldforcash.com or contact Lindsay (Lindsay(at)postgoldforcash(dot)com) on 01202 666249 for any further information.

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Escapade Stocks Official Karate Kid Costumes in Time for Film Release

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:53:46 +0000

Camden, London (PRWEB) July 30, 2010

Escapade, fancy dress suppliers, has introduced the officially licensed Karate Kid costumes to its stock listings to coincide with the release of the remake of the 1980s cult classic.

To celebrate the launch of the film, Escapade is stocking the officially licensed fancy dress (http://www.escapade.co.uk/ ) costumes from the 1980s film, including favourites Cobra Kai and Daniel San costumes.

Escapade is one of the few suppliers in the UK that has managed to get its hands on the official Karate Kid costumes.

Pendra Maisuria, chief executive officer of Escapade, said: “We are looking forward to the release of the new Karate Kid film and hope that it can live up to the huge success of its iconic 1980s predecessor. In anticipation for the new film we will be wearing our officially licensed 80s Karate Kid, Daniel San and Cobra Kai costumes around the shop.”

The remake, featuring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith (Will Smith’s son), follows the same coming-of-age storyline as the original but is set in China rather than the United States of America.

Smith, who plays the role of the plucky youngster, is no longer Daniel Larusso – but goes by the name of Dre Parker. After being bullied in his new school by the boyfriend of his love interest, Dre gets the tuition of the elderly Mr Han (played by Chan) as he prepares to fight for his dignity – and the girl – at an upcoming karate tournament.

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of quality fancy dress costumes and accessories including childrens Halloween costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Childrens-Costumes-sale/Children-Halloween-Costumes.asp ), adult Halloween costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Halloween-Costumes-sale.asp ), with a wide variety of Halloween masks (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Masks-sale/Horror-Masks.asp ), wigs, make-up, jewellery and novelty products.

Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness which was filmed at Escapade’s Camden High Street store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly, including the fat suits and animal costumes.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Joseph McCullough

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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Wallis Introduces an All-New Summer of Style

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:42:36 +0000

(PRWeb UK) August 7, 2010

Pretty and perfectly-chic, paisley print is one sizzling hot summer style that can be worked well for daytime cool, or dressed-up for after dark glamour.

Get the look with my pick of the best high-street paisley print tops and dresses.

Simply choose a style to suit your shape – from all-over paisley dresses to trend-topping paisley print tops. Either way, you?ll be entering into some seriously chic summer styling.

Build your outfit around a key paisley piece and add relaxed denim for day, statement-making jewellery for extra evening glitz and tan sandals or wedges for the ultimate laid-back luxe look, for both work and the weekend.

So whether you?re off to sunny climes or staying close to home, invest in paisley print this season for a cool, contemporary look that will take you effortlessly through the summer months ahead.

Summer is finally here, the sun has arrived and our diaries are being booked up with holidays, garden parties, barbeques, lazy lunches, Al Fresco dining, wedding invites and all round fun, fun, fun in the sun!

So with all this to look forward to, there?s no time to lose in sorting out your suitably striking summer outfits to wear for all these occasions.

With a little clever styling and a few key investment buys, you?ll have the ultimate all-summer wardrobe.

Garden Party

An all white ensemble is classic, contemporary, sophisticated and summertime fresh at its finest! Look good at a garden party with this ultra-elegant white maxi dress with an embellished neckline. Wear with simple sandals and colourful accessories!

Day at the Races

Be the best-dressed person at the racecourse with a striking black dress with floral print and gorgeous shoes! This dress is bold and beautiful, plus will be one of the most versatile pieces in your summer wardrobe ? a great all-round, any occasion dress.

Dinner Date

From a romantic meal to a girly catch up, impress everyone with a bright, colourful maxi dress. A floor-sweeping maxi is so flattering whatever your shape and size, plus it?s comfortable and laid-back, whilst still having the glam factor.

Beach Beautiful

Introducing the all-new summer beach sun dress. A flirty, fun dress is all you need to sizzle in the heat! It?s the ultimate throw in your suitcase item if you?re going away, as it can be worn over your swimwear and as a sundress! Now, you don?t get more versatile than that.

View all the latest new summer arrivals at wallis.co.uk

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Australia’s Talisman Jewellery

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:43:31 +0000

(PRWEB) August 9, 2010

Introducing the latest addition to the Talisman hand stamped range, from AUS$ 205 (US $ 190)!

Talisman Jewellery Designer, Katrin Mende said, “These were an exciting custom project and challenge to make, but I’m really happy with how they’ve come out. The difficult part was to make them ‘perfectly imperfect’ — in other words they should work well together, while the shapes still seemed almost organic.” These pieces are customised and hand-crafted, so clients should allow up to three weeks for production.

Talisman Jewellery is based on, and inspired by, the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. “Affordable Luxuries, are what Talisman Jewellery aims to create,” says Mende. “We want our jewellery to be something that feels special and unique, yet can still be worn every day. We hope that women can wear their Talisman Jewellery with a pair of jeans and a pretty top, but can still feel fully “accessorised” when they have a big night out.

All design and created (sometimes from imported components from Fair Trade Suppliers) in Sydney Australia.

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Escapade Unveils Superhero Football Team Costumes

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:44:23 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) August 11, 2010

Escapade has a few special new inclusions to their already huge fancy dress wardrobe and it has come just in time for the start of what we are all hoping will be a super Premier League season.

Escapade now stocks a set of special costumes for the most loyal of football fans. Supporters who don’t think that just a scarf is enough to show their team colours can now become superfans with the superhero football team costumes. Escapade currently stocks Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Celtic fancy dress (http://www.escapade.co.uk/ ) costumes and is looking forward to increase its collection of teams as the season progresses.

Bhupendra Maisuria, director of Escapade, said: “In the future we hope to have superhero supporters costumes for every team and in every ground across the UK. Fancy dress is becoming more and more a part of the Premier League season and the superhero supporters costumes are a great addition to this tradition.”

Chelsea fans could be donning their costumes when the Premier League season kicks off on Saturday 14 August as their team start at home to West Bromwich Albion. Liverpool and Arsenal fans have to wait an extra day before donning their fancy dress costumes as their sides face one another at Anfield on the Sunday. Celtic superheroes may be seen in the far north on the Saturday as their team travels up to Inverness Caledonian Thistle on the opening day.

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of specialist fancy dress costumes and accessories including new 2010 season Halloween costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Halloween-Costumes-sale.asp ), with a wide variety of Halloween masks, wigs, make-up, jewellery and novelty products. Escapade also provide unique Ladies fancy dress costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Sexy-Fancy-Dress-sale.asp ) such as Maternity costumes, TV outfits – such as the Joker costume (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Hollywood-and-TV-costumes-sale/Joker-Dark-Knight-Heritage-M-.asp ), and football superhero costumes.

Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness and Comic Relief’s Celebrity Apprentice which were filmed at Escapade’s Camden store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly and the store was?featured on Gok Wan’s “How to look good?naked”.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Joseph McCullough

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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Miquella Launches its Brand New Online Store – http://www.Miquella.com

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:54:09 +0000

(PRWEB) August 13, 2010

The stylish new website is a pleasure to use, with style tips for each of the pieces from a fashion expert and a zoom function so you can fully appreciate all of the intricate craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Shopping for the new edgy yet elegant A/W collection so easy!

The new collection, which as already been snapped up by fashionistas Cheryl Cole and Lucy Yeomans, includes a range of striking pieces that is exclusively available online until September. From statement necklaces to elaborate cocktail rings, vintage inspired earrings to simple bracelets and festival-glam headbands.

All Miquella Jewellery is hand-crafted in the London studio by a vibrant team of designers and Jewellery makers, combining influences from across the globe and key art movements with fashion trends. With a strong emphasis on traditional artisan skills, these techniques have become an integral part of the brand. Miquella uses the finest materials ranging from fine Indian Silk to luxurious Nappa Leather and from Swarovski crystal to Onyx and semi precious stones. Fusing vivid colours the pieces are finished in Sterling Silver and 22 carat Gold intertwining unique cast components and chain to create a distinctive look.

The combination of contemporary style and traditional influence certainly makes Miquella a brand to watch out for.

For further Information on Miquella please contact:

Caroline Upward

Tel: + 44 (0)208 202 2020

Email: caroline(at)miquella(dot)com

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Fall Flavours: A Weeklong Festival Hosting Over 40 Culinary Events

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:43:50 +0000

(PRWEB) August 13, 2010

Eastern Prince Edward Island is hosting a Fall Flavours week from September 10th ? 18th, 2010 at various locations within the Points East Coastal Drive. The week of events will showcase all the fresh local ingredients and specialty dishes from eastern PEI.

The kick-off event happens on Friday, September 10th at 2:45 pm, when Food Network?s Chef Michael Smith invites you to sail away on a culinary adventure aboard NFL Ferries Ltd. Sail from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and taste delicious appetizers and chowder; sail from Caribou, Nova Scotia and enjoy entrees and dessert. Join us as we capture the essence of Prince Edward Island flavours.

The Fall Flavours week is made up of culinary events, culinary experiences, farmers markets, cultural events, tours, and five signature events, including the Wine, Dine, and Shine Festival at Rossignol Estate Winery in Little Sands, Sunday, September 12th. More than a dozen restaurants within the Points East Coastal Drive area will be offering special items and menus to celebrate this week, all exhibiting regional flavours and cooking techniques. Take in the antique tractor show and wagon rides, enjoy the stylings of local musicians, take part in a blueberry stomp and visit the farmers market and local artisan booths.

During this week experiential operators will be offering once in a lifetime experiences such as a Giant Bar Clam Dig and hands on cooking classes. Throughout the area there will be culinary and cultural events happening where you can sample specialty dishes, create your own chocolates, make your own sea glass jewellery, or rub elbows with some world class chefs. Local farms and farmer?s markets will be hosting special tours to celebrate the week. Take part in a traditional kitchen party complete with east coast music and culinary treats and spirits to whet your appetite.

Tickets for Fall Flavours event can be purchase online at http://www.fallflavours.ca. This Fall Flavours week of events is created especially to profile the eastern region by Island East Tourism Group, a non-profit organization that strengthens and promotes tourism in eastern Prince Edward Island.

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‘People Sell Gold Because it is Broken or Unfashionable ? Not Because They Need the Money’ Says TV’s Anne Diamond

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:49:49 +0000

(PRWEB) August 13, 2010

The results of the most recent Postgoldforcash Customer Survey of July 2010 were a very pleasant surprise for both the management of the company and celebrity Anne Diamond, who has recently agreed to promote Postgoldforcash for another year.

According to the survey, the most common reason for selling gold was that customers didn?t see any other use for their broken or unfashionable jewellery. About 40% of the customers also mentioned that they needed the money but it was less than the % of customers selling their gold jewellery because it was broken or out of fashion. Postgoldforcash.com?s customers were very happy with the speed of payment; over 90% said this element of the service was good or excellent.

Anne Diamond was flattered to hear that almost everyone mentioned the TV and web ads with her on them as one of the reasons to choose Postgoldforcash. ?I?m happy to encourage people to sell their gold through Postgoldforcash, because I had a great experience when sending my broken jewellery to them last year. This recent customer survey shows that my experience was no exception.?

?If you need the money, now is a great time to sell your gold because the gold price seems to keep rising,? said Anne. ?The reason why I prefer Postgoldforcash over other gold buyers is that they?re reliable and independent research has shown they pay more than double the price of many other companies.?

Postgoldforcash.com sends a free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold.

Postgoldforcash.com values the Gold and calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their free Gold Selling Pack, postgoldforcash.com say that there has never been an easier way to make cash.

For the latest news see http://www.postgoldforcash.com or contact Lindsay (Lindsay(at)postgoldforcash(dot)com) on 01202 666249 for any further information.

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An Innovative Solution to ?Scrap Gold? Scam

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:40:45 +0000

(PRWeb UK) August 13, 2010

The media has been flooded with numerous scrap gold exchange programmes that make ridiculous claims to offer incredible value for unwanted Jewellery. Unbelievably, some of these exchange programmes promise to even pay more in cash than the current trading market-price for Gold…How is this possible?. People need to be commercially alert of the various gimmicks adopted by these greedy mushroom Gold Exchange programmes.

To establish a true and genuine valuation of all unwanted Jewellery, The Jewellery Channel (TJC) has partnered with a recognized body, The Sheffield Assay Office, to launch the most trusted Gold Exchange programme. Sheffield Assay Office is an independent statutory body that tests the purity of precious metals for the protection of customers to ensure accurate valuations of unwanted Jewellery.

TJC Gold Exchange guarantees to offer one of the highest and true valuations of unwanted Jewellery in the UK. Trust TJC partnered with Sheffield Assay Office for excellent and genuine valuations on your unwanted Gold and Platinum.

How It Works:

????Log onto http://www.tjcgold.com or phone our customer care department on 0800 458 4400 to request for a free goldpack. TJC goldpack consists of a poly-bag with instruction label attached, pre-paid next day insured envelope. Information letter and terms and conditions.
????Place unwanted Jewellery into the goldpack.
????Put completed form together with goldpack into pre-paid insured addressed envelope and take it to the post office.
???? Sheffield Assay Office will process your Gold/Platinum and send payment by cheque within 24 hours.

What?s more?

TJC Gold Exchange has a 100% satisfaction guarantee statement and promise to return all unwanted Jewellery when not satisfied with your valuation. Visit http://www.tjcgold.com for more information.

The Jewellery channel (TJC) UK is part of a Jewellery corporation that manufactures and handcrafts many of the products sold on its TV networks and website, hence cutting out the ?middleman? effect to ensure affordable luxury. Trust TJC for exceptional quality and exquisite jewellery designs at outstanding value. TJC is based in Hampton Hill (Middlesex) studios and has a sister channel in the United States.

?If You Don?t Know Your Jewellery, Know Your Jeweller ? Trust TJC?

Notes to Editors

????TJC (UK) is on air daily 6am ? 2 am on Sky 650, Freeview Channel 31 From 6am till 12pm, Virgin Media 153 From 6am Till 12pm, Freeview 84 Midnight till 2am, Freesat 815 6am Till 2am and online at http://www.tjc.co.uk
????TJC (UK) is affiliated to the British Jewellers Association, The Jewellers Board of Trade, International Colored Gemstone Association and Thai Gem & Jewelry Traders Association
????TJC (UK) is part of the only 8 site-holders to the ?Tanzanite One? mine

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Ladies Suits for Just ?49.99 at Roman Originals

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:52:19 +0000

(PRWeb UK) August 23, 2010

The Roman Originals suit promotion allows you to buy a complete suit for just ?49.99. The offer on women?s suits includes a free pair of matching trousers or a skirt when you buy a tailored suit jacket from the promotion range with jacket prices ranging from ?49.99. The suits are available in a selection of styles and colours and are suitable for all occasions.

The Roman Originals suit promotion is ideal for those needing a special outfit for a one off occasion like a wedding or graduation and also for those looking to build a stylish work wardrobe on a budget. The jackets and trousers or skirts can be mixed and matched for a truly versatile outfit. The promotion includes classic black suits that are a wardrobe staple and can be accessorised in many different ways and more contemporary styles like the black jacket with contrasting lime ribbon detail. The jackets are all fully lined for maximum comfort with a range of intricate finishing touches like saddle stitch detail. The skirts are also fully lined and both the skirts and trousers come in a range of attractive and figure flattering shapes. Roman Originals also offer a wide range of camisoles, tops and blouses that can be teamed with the suits for complete outfit.

Roman Originals is an established high street and online retailer of women?s clothing and is well known and recognised for their on trend styles, quality women?s clothing and value for money. Roman Originals was established in 1957 as a family run company and has since grown to include over 150 retail outlets as well as its online store. Throughout this time it has still retained its passion for ladies wear and commitment to design and develop beautifully fitting clothing for a broad range of consumers. Roman Originals responds quickly to changes in trends allowing it to keep its range fresh and up to date. The Roman Originals range includes Eveningwear, Wedding Outfits, smart casual Day wear, Work wear, and Holiday wear in UK sizes 12-24 plus accessories including Jewellery and Hats compliment all of these ranges.

For view the full Romans Originals range or shop the suit promotion, visit http://www.romanoriginals.co.uk.

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Twiggy?s Fashion Forward Tips

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:43:43 +0000

(PRWeb UK) August 23, 2010

The new women?s fashion collection from Empire Stores has all this season?s must-haves to ensure you look your best every day. All our fashion forward looks and styles have been approved by Twiggy herself.

Twiggy has all the industry knowledge to help you put your best fashion foot forward this season and has also given us a few tips on how to look bang on trend this autumn.

Garments should be versatile enough to be worn for all occasions while still looking fashionable. Classic items, such as a women?s tuxedo jacket and well fitted jeans, can be spruced up with a few new additions that are in line with current trends. During the day, opt for a pair of tan ballet pumps and strap on some peep toe heels for a more sophisticated evening look.

Zip detailing is a popular trim this season and can be styled in a number of ways. A waterfall front jacket can be worn for a casual lunch with friends and complements any shape. A zip detail dress is perfect for cooler evenings when matched up with a pair of leather strap boots and autumn toned cocoon coat.

Every woman?s closet should include the quintessential white shirt. The comfortable feel, combined with a stylish look of this staple, makes it an essential to complete any women?s style. A perfect white shirt can be worn over a pair of straight leg jeans, or tucked into a pair of panel trousers. Team with a crochet knit beanie or corsage beret for a more playful look. Wear some statement jewellery or a stud front belt for a more sophisticated feel.

Jeans are a key item no matter the season, and investing in a versatile pair is one of Empire Stores? and Twiggy?s biggest style tips. They can be paired with a variety of outfits to give a comfortable yet classy look.

A stylish solid colour grey, black or white suit is ideal for a smarter style, and the tailored jacket gives definition to any shape. Replace the jacket and pair the trousers with a figure flattering wrap top, or sheer panel top, to create the perfect dining out look. Add a clutch or leather croc toggle tote bag to complete your evening outfit.

Add a waist belt to any outfit for a cinched in waist, or to add a bit of flare to an evening outfit. A sequin panel dress helps frame your figure, while a knitted jumper dress is a stylish and comfortable addition when paired with monochrome tights and a pair of studded shoe boots.

Empirestores.com provides all your fashion forward trends to ensure you step out in style this season. Visit http://www.empirestores.com to add a few signature pieces to your current style or to check out the latest in women?s fashion. Twiggy?s style tips will help you make the right fashion decisions this season.

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Look Great this Season with Twiggy

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:44:58 +0000

(PRWeb UK) August 23, 2010

Kays? women?s fashion line for this season has been inspired by popular former fashion model Twiggy, who has put her stamp of approval on all of Kays fashion forward styles. Twiggy?s style tips provide solutions on how to wear key pieces and how to put them together to create stylish and versatile looks.

Twiggy has a number of fashionable favourites and is sharing them with you this season to help you look your best for every occasion.

Essential items for every season are a white shirt and a good pair of jeans. With so many variations of each, it?s important to find the right cut that is both comfortable and flattering. Not only can these key items be worn together, they are also versatile enough to create a number of different outfits.

The perfect white shirt complements any suit, while breaking the solid lines and colours of tailored jackets and trousers. A suit is ideal for smarter occasions, and can be teamed with a pair of peep toe high heels to create a sophisticated look. For a more relaxed feel, substitute the tailored suit jacket with a waterfall zip jacket, which is very trendy at the moment. Add a pair of pump shoes for a comfortable, easy look.

Stay bang on trend by replacing the waterfall jacket with a women?s tuxedo jacket. The cut of this jacket is ultra flattering and its versatility makes it a key trend this season. Team it with a zip detail dress, a clutch bag and art deco earrings to get ready for a glam night out.

Comfort and value are important when deciding on signature pieces for your wardrobe. A pair of fashionable strappy sandals, or leather strap boots, can give flare to classic pieces and turn a dull outfit into a bold statement.

Accessories are a large part of this season?s attractions. A mixture of colourful pearls and jewelled stones can be complemented with silver strands. Dangly earrings and eye catching chunky beaded rings add a touch of art deco trendiness to outdated outfits.

Team chunky bracelets with soft wools such as wrap jersey tops, and refine a sequin panel dress with fragile chandelier earrings. Always ensure that the colour of your jewellery doesn?t conflict with additions such as your scarf and bag. Accessories should enhance your look and match in order to achieve a sophisticated and stylish look.

Whatever your fashion needs this season, Kays.com has the solution to suit every woman?s style. Stay on trend and only start paying for your fashion purchases from July 2011. Log onto kays.com for more Twiggy style tips and find your fashionably forward outfit for tomorrow.

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Get style tips from Twiggy this season

admin — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:39:55 +0000

(PRWeb UK) August 23, 2010

Keep up to date with the latest in women?s style trends with Twiggy and Great Universal. The former model has supplied her knowledge of how to wear key pieces and provides advice on co-ordinating different outfits to create stylish and versatile looks.

With many years of industry experience, Twiggy provides expert tips on how to look great effortlessly this season. She has shared her favourite signature looks with us to help you step out in style this autumn.

When investing in seasonal statement pieces it?s important to choose items that offer both value for money and versatility. Seasonal trends are often only relevant to a particular season and Twiggy suggests collecting timeless pieces that will remain relevant through the seasons ahead.

Zips are expected to be very popular according to this season?s fashion forecast, which is why one can?t go wrong when investing in a pair of leather side zip boots. These shoes, as well as their ankle boot counterparts, can dress an outfit up or down. Opt for a stiletto heel for a classy night out, or go with a flat heel and add a crochet knit beanie for a more relaxed feel. Whatever the style, boots are a must-have item this season.

Another fashion forward trend is the women?s tuxedo jacket. This fitted jacket gives definition to all shapes and is very flattering when styled correctly. Wear it with a pair of jeans as an evening jacket or with a sequin panel dress on colder evenings. This jacket comes in a variety of colours and trims suited to every woman?s style.

For a more elegant feel, swap the tuxedo jacket for a zip waterfall front jacket. The neckline of this jacket is very feminine and can be teamed up with a pair of stiletto peep toes or studded shoe boots. Add some statement jewellery such as chandelier earrings for a more classic feel.

The classic women?s suit in solid block colours is a very prominent trend this season. However, to break the colour, add a tailored white shirt. Through the years, the white shirt has proved to be a wardrobe staple and can be teamed with a multitude of different items. For a relaxed afternoon with friends, swop the suit trousers for a pair of straight leg jeans and add a pair of ballerina pumps to complete your look.

Great Universal has all the women?s fashion trimmings to look your best this season. Go to http://www.greatuniversal.com to get more Twiggy style tips and enjoy the option of only paying for your new wardrobe from July 2011.

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Qld?s Lifeline Announces Unique Initiative to Help Save Lives

admin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:43:30 +0000

(PRWEB) August 24, 2010

Lifeline Community Care Queensland has teamed up with Australia?s leading gold buyers, The Gold Company, and announced today a highly unique initiative that will allow Australians to donate the value of their unwanted gold items and broken jewellery to Lifeline.

The initiative, ?GoldforGood?, allows Australians to donate their unwanted gold to Lifeline Community Care via their website, lifeline.goldforgood.com.au . Lifeline Community Care Queensland, known for their 24hr crisis counselling line (13 11 14), assists over 371,000 Queenslanders annually by providing community services which include face-to-face counselling, community (disaster) recovery, youth and children?s services, disability services and family support programs.

?Charities like Lifeline need the support of Australians to continue their amazing work,? says The Gold Company CEO, Roy Cohen. ?Unfortunately, the global economic downturn of recent years has reduced the ability of many people to give cash donations. GoldforGood gives them a new way to help.?

?We want to utilise our unique facilities to support worthy charities. We hope that more charity organisations will become involved in similar initiatives with The Gold Company in the near future,? added Cohen.

The concept of raising funds from donated second hand possession is already in place in over 150 Lifeline Shops located throughout Queensland. The Gold Company has taken this concept and developed this new way for customers to donate to Lifeline, using the successful online system it already has in place for exchanging gold items for a cash value.

?This partnership with The Gold Company makes sense due to our shared attitude towards recycling goods and respect for the environment,? said Elissa Jenkins, Communications and Fundraising Manager, Lifeline Community Care Queensland.

?The Gold Company also has a sophisticated web presence and online network which increases the potential fundraising opportunities for Lifeline?s various programs,? explained Elissa.

How it Works:

GoldforGood provides consumers with a safe and reliable channel in which to sell gold and donate unwanted gold to charity in Australia. It?s actually very simple ? GoldforGood will send you a secure, insured jewellery return GOLDPak allowing you to safely send your gold to The Gold Company. Upon receipt, The Gold Company will evaluate your gold and contact you to confirm the donation amount. There is no obligation to sell or donate your gold until you accept The Gold Company?s evaluation of your gold. Once The Gold Company?s evaluation has been accepted by the customer, Lifeline Community Care Queensland will receive the donation and issue the customer with a tax deductable receipt for the donation.

With the continuing increase in the price of gold, many Australian?s have chosen The Gold Company as their preferred method of getting rid of jewellery that may be out-of-fashion, broken or act as reminders of failed relationships. The Gold Company has a strong reputation for offering the highest price for the sale of gold items which ensures that any donation made to Lifeline will also be of highest potential value.

Instead of the traditional gold coin donation, why not donate a gold chain? GoldforGood brings a whole new meaning to the value of gold that is not just measurable per ounce, but as a genuine positive change towards another person?s life.

Any Australian charities that would like to be considered for a GoodforGood partnership with The Gold Company, please contact Nicole Joseph at nicole (at) markcomms (dot) com (dot) au

MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Nicole Joseph (02- 9775-7000/0402 278 934) or Drew Lambert (02-9775-7080 / 0425 200 606)

The GoldCompany, Suite 1, Level 1, Piccadilly Tower, 133 Castlereagh Street Sydney

Toll free 1300 506 707????Direct line 02 9020 5150 Fax 02 9261 4263

ABOUT THEGOLDCOMPANY.COM.AU:

The GoldCompany is a gold refiner and is the convenient, safe and discreet way to sell your unwanted gold. It provides a trusted online service that is endorsed by the Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia(DCLA), Australia?s premier diamond grading laboratory. Sellers can visit the company at their Sydney offices or complete a form on the website to obtain a prepaid jewellery return Goldpak.

ABOUT LIFELINE COMMUNITY CARE:

Lifeline Community Care Queensland (LCCQ) exists to strengthen the lives of individuals, families and communities through wide-ranging community services including:

????Telephone
????Face-to-face & Group Counselling
????Community Development & Inclusion Support
????Child Abuse & Domestic Violence Programs
????Suicide Prevention & Suicide Bereavement
????Foster Care & Youth Programs
????Community (Disaster) Recovery & Critical Incident Response
????Older Persons Programs
????Disability Services

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Worth Your Weight in Gold — Postgoldforcash Widget

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:49:00 +0000

Bournemouth (PRWeb UK) August 27, 2010

Do people keep telling you you?re worth your weight in gold? And did you ever wonder what your market value would be if you really were made of pure gold?

The British website Postgoldforcash has launched a fun new widget today that will answer this question instantly. You can also compare your value to that of a wide range of celebrities and share your results with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks.

If you want to know whether you?re worth more than Madonna, Beyonce, Chris Moyles and many others, find out your value in gold. You might even be able to brag on Facebook that you beat Arnold Swarzenegger! Bloggers can also download the widget from this site and jazz up their own websites with it.

Ashley Faull, founding director of Postgoldforcash, explained that the purpose of this widget is to make people aware of the soaring gold price. ?Our recent customer survey showed that a lot of people need some extra cash these days. Many people don?t realise that selling gold jewellery, medals, coins and dental gold can be a great solution, because they underestimate the value of their broken or unfashionable items. The widget is a playful way to make people aware that might be sitting on a gold mine.?

Notes to Editors: –

Postgoldforcash.com is based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in a recent TNS Mystery Shopper Study, was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 25grams of 9ct gold to buy. In fact, postgoldforcash.com pays OVER DOUBLE the amount for Gold paid by our largest rivals. Postgoldforcash also came TOP in BBC?s One Show Postal Gold Survey. For a summary of this study see the comparison table at http://www.postgoldforcash.com

Postgoldforcash.com sends a FREE Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold.

Postgoldforcash.com values the Gold and calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their FREE Gold Selling Pack, postgoldforcash.com say that there has never been an easier way to make cash.

With the postgoldforcash.com Directors? previous businesses successes, (they have employed over 1,000 staff between them and won many awards) they are now fully focused on channelling their extensive expertise into making postgoldforcash.com yet another successful business operation.

For the latest news see http://www.postgoldforcash.com or contact Lindsay on 01202 666249 for any further information.

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Escapade Reveals Villains Outselling Heroes

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:41:38 +0000

Camden, London (PRWEB) September 2, 2010

Escapade has revealed that its villain fancy dress costumes outsell their heroic counterparts almost completely across the board.

Escapade Fancy Dress was carrying out its yearly audit when it discovered that its villain costumes were outselling its hero fancy dress outfits. The real shock came with the discovery of The Queen of Hearts costume from the film Alice in Wonderland being purchased 50% more often than the Alice costumes were.

This rule is also true for Batman who is out sold by his arch nemesis the Joker by 10%, Even the pinnacle of evil, the Devil, outsells Jesus by almost 30%.

Nicholas Williams, Marketing Manager at Escapade, believes that the reason that villains outsell heroes may be down to breaking the rules. He said: “People are drawn to the glamour behind villains. While the hero lives by the rules the villain is allowed unreserved free expression.”

The one hero and villain duo that the rule doesn’t seem to apply to is He-Man and his arch rival Skeletor, with He-Man costumes selling almost 60% more than those of his nemesis.

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of specialist fancy dress costumes and accessories including new 2010 season Halloween fancy dress costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Halloween-Costumes-sale.asp ), with a wide variety of Halloween masks (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Masks-sale/Horror-Masks.asp ), make-up, jewellery and novelty products. Escapade also provides unique ladies fancy dress costumes such as Maternity costumes, TV and film outfits, including the Harry Potter fancy dress costume (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Hollywood-and-TV-costumes-sale/Harry-Potter-Robe-888337.asp ) such as the Joker costume, and football superhero costumes.

Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness and Comic Relief’s Celebrity Apprentice which were filmed at Escapade’s Camden store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly and the store was?featured on Gok Wan’s “How to look Good?Naked”.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Joseph McCullough

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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Get in Vogue at the Laura Ashley ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ Event

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:44:53 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) September 2, 2010

Shopping is one of life’s pleasures, but if you factor in Saturday morning crowds it can be easy to think otherwise.

Enter The Vogue Fashion’s Night Out, which is coming to Laura Ashley’s Harriet Street store on September 8th. The event will give true fashionistas an after-hours opportunity to preview the latest collections and shop with an irresistible, one-night-only 25% discount. Shoppers will also receive a free goody bag, containing tempting Thornton’s chocolate and a Sassoon Voucher, with a minimum spend of just ?30.

Even without this generous offer, the Laura Ashley AW10 collection has plenty to get excited about: think unmistakably feminine dresses, cosy coats and sumptuous cardigans, all of which have been designed with an emphasis on style and quality in a palette of warm jewel and berry tones – ideal for the Autumn Winter wardrobe.

Smart separates from the Laura Ashley AW10 collection will also be showcased, with trousers to flatter every shape, blouses in lush silks and crisp cottons and skirts in prints ranging from delicate florals and sophisticated animal print to smart checks.

New season accessories will also be available, including jewellery, bags, shoes and, of course, scarves – a change-of-season essential.

Dropping temperatures also mean a shift from alfresco dining to entertaining indoors so if afternoon teas are on the autumn agenda, you’ll love the cupcake decorating expert who will be on hand to provide all the tips, tricks and know-how you need to make your next cosy get-together look as good as whichever Laura Ashley outfit you choose to wear for the occasion!

And to commemorate the night, Vogue has designed a limited edition tote bag, featuring an illustration by Sanna Annuka. Available for one night only, the tote will be sold at the event for ?10, with 100% of the proceeds going to KIDS COMPANY, a charity whose work provides support for vulnerable inner city children.

Running from 6pm until late, the Laura Ashley Harriet Street Store will be the place to be on September 8th for fashion, fun and fabulousness. This is one event on the Autumn Winter calendar you definitely won’t want to miss!

For more information please contact:

Laura Ashley PR Team

0207 880 5100

Laura Ashley, one of the world’s best-loved fashion brands, is home to a huge range of clothing lines including women’s dresses, knitwear and much more besides. Also revered for its line in home furnishings – including living room furniture and made to measure curtains – Laura Ashley offers something for everyone both in store and online.

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Roman Originals to Extend its Range to Include Plus Size Women?s Clothing in Sizes 24 and XXL

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:41:20 +0000

London (PRWeb UK) September 2, 2010

Roman Originals is set to extend its range of women?s clothing to include plus sizes 24 and XXL. The Roman Originals range which already caters for ladies of all ages with a range of sizes will soon be launching its new autumn winter 2010 collection. The autumn winter 2010 collection will include clothes in sizes 24 and XXL in addition to the currently range of sizes from 12-24.

The addition of these sizes will help to fill the gap in the market for stylish and affordable ladies plus size clothing. With the average ladies size in the UK being a 16 and over 60% of people admitting to finding it difficult to find clothes that fit, there is clearly a need for a wide range of ladies clothing sizes cut to flatter a wide range of body types.

The new sizes are ideal for plus sized ladies who want to look stylish and fashionable on a budget. The clothes are designed to look beautiful on a range of different sizes allowing women to look and feel great whatever their size or shape. The clothes are suitable for all sorts of occasions.

Roman Originals was established in the 1970s as a family run business and has now grown to include over 150 retail outlets and an online store. It is recognised for its wide range of stylish and on trend women?s clothing at affordable prices including knitwear, occasion dresses, suits, trousers, skirts, tops and jackets as well as accessories including hats, handbags and jewellery. Over the years Roman Originals has not lost its values for outstanding customer service and quality, affordable women?s clothing for a wide range of consumers. Roman Original Clothing is made using the highest quality fabrics for high performance and a beautiful fit. Its range of clothing is updated constantly with an average of 20 new lines each week across the range of evening, casual, work and occasion wear.

To shop the new autumn winter collection at Roman Originals visit http://www.romanoriginals.co.uk.

Further Contact:

Adrian Addison, PR Manager

Telephone: 01213801900

Email: aid.addison(at)romanoriginals(dot)co(dot)uk

About Roman Originals

Established in 1957, Roman Originals is one of the UK?s leading ladies clothing retailers. Roman Originals merchandises and distributes its ranges through 150 high-street stores and their website. By using their own skilled team to handle merchandising and distribution they are able to add 20 lines each week, on average, to their range. Their extensive range of women?s clothing now includes eveningwear, wedding outfits, smart casual day wear, work wear, and holiday wear.

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Butterfly Social Events is London’s Newest Social Club – Time to Celebrate at the Butterfly Social Events Launch Party

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:58:21 +0000

(PRWEB) September 3, 2010

Guests of new London social club Butterfly Social Events will be celebrating in style at the club?s official Launch Party in London on Tuesday, 14 September. Launch Party guests will enjoy a champagne reception, followed by drinks and canap?s. The party will take place at Leicester Square’s most stylish bar, and promises to be an enjoyable evening.

Butterfly Social Events is an upmarket new London social club established to provide its members with an interesting range of high quality social and cultural activities in and around London. The club?s range of events includes dinners, drinks evenings, guided walks, afternoon teas, parties, theatre evenings and gallery visits. Butterfly Social Events helps its members to liven up their social diaries and meet new friends with shared interests.

Founder of Butterfly Social Events, Paula Fagan, decided to set up the club when she identified a need for a new social club offering members of all ages a wide range of well organised, stylish and enjoyable social events where they could meet a friendly bunch of like-minded people. Although many of its members are single, Butterfly Social Events is not a singles club, but it offers a stress-free alternative to the singles scene. Members are welcome to attend events with a partner, on their own, or with a friend or two. All events are hosted with an emphasis on a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Paula Fagan has more than 20 years of experience in running upmarket events in the corporate sector and has already planned an interesting programme of events for the club including a private Guided Walk for Chocolate Lovers, a Jewellery Making Workshop, a Thames Beachcombing Walk, Theatre Trips, a Private Gourmet Walking Tour and dinners at a variety of London restaurants. The club?s programme of events will commence in mid-September.

Butterfly Social Events is pleased to announce that it is a Corporate Member of Butterfly Conservation*, the UK based charity taking action to reverse declines in our butterfly and moth populations and create a healthier environment for us to live in. As a registered charity, Butterfly Conservation relies on support from other organisations to be able to continue to support the survival of butterflies, moths and their habitats. Butterflies and moths are a crucial part of our heritage and provide valuable indicators to the health of the environment. Butterfly Social Events is very pleased to support the conservation of butterflies and moths through its membership of Butterfly Conservation and recognises its role in helping to conserve our environment.

*Butterfly Conservation is a charity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)

Notes to Editors:

Invitation to the Butterfly Social Events Official Launch Party

Members of the press are very welcome to attend the Butterfly Social Events Launch Party in London on Tuesday, 14 September. However, as places are limited, please email paula(at)butterflysocialevents(dot)co(dot)uk to confirm your attendance at the Launch Party and to receive full invitation details.

About Butterfly Social Events:

Butterfly Social Events Website

Butterfly Social Events is a new London social club offering an interesting mixture of social and cultural activities to adults around London. Our range of events includes dinners, drinks evenings, guided walks, afternoon teas, parties, theatre evenings and gallery visits. Butterfly Social Events offers its members friendship, fun and a full social diary. Our management team has over 20 years of experience in running events, offering our members a wide range of well organised, enjoyable events, along with a friendly bunch of like-minded people.

The Value of Social Clubs such as Butterfly Social Events:

London is such a busy place that it is easy to feel isolated at times. In fact, just over half of singles flag loneliness as the biggest stress factor in their lives. According to FDS International forecasts, there will be an increase in single person households from the already significant 30% of households of today, to 34% in 2019. This will mean an additional 1.8 million single person households. These figures suggest that feelings of isolation in London are likely to increase. It is especially lonely for singles after a relationship ends, or after a bereavement.

It is often quite a challenge for newcomers to meet people in London. Even locals can find it difficult when their friends move out of London, or start a family, as their regular social crowd can simply evaporate. Busy professionals, who are either in a relationship, or single, can also feel that it?s all work and no play, as they simply don?t have the time to arrange social activities. This is where social clubs like Butterfly Social Events can help. The club provides access to an instant social circle, with a wide range of events to select from, so that its members can keep their social diaries as busy as they want them be and maximise their leisure time.

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Liverpool Fashion Week 19-23 October, Encorporating National High Street Retailers with Vintage, Evening Wear, Independent Designer and Bridal Fashion Wear

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:43:56 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 3, 2010

Liverpool is hosting its biggest Fashion Week ever with high street brands such as John Lewis, Next, Matalan, New Look, Wallis, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge and Evans showcasing their A/W 10/11 collections alongside independent design boutiques and online stores such as Glam Boutique.

Opening the first night is Liverpool girl band, Estralla, who are currently storming through boot camp in this year?s X Factor.

Liverpool Fashion Week is sponsored by Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa who will be offering spa treatments during the week, alongside the Moroccan themed boutique fair. This is where guests can shop ?till they drop at a selection of stalls including jewellery, hair accessories, hair extensions, shoes, designer sunglasses, designer vintage couture and children?s wear.

Fashion Week in Liverpool is organised by Lifestyle Monthly magazine, the region?s longest running free glossy magazine, and is media partners with Radio City 96.7FM. Hair is being styled by Avant Garde, the region?s premier hair salon.

Fashion Week takes place at Bambooo in Duke Street, the city?s only 7 star club which has played host to international performers such as Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, 50 Cent and Kelis.

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Stunning New Fair Trade Gifts for Christmas from Nkuku

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:47:22 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 7, 2010

Nkuku have launched their new collection of stylish, eco-friendly and fair trade home accessories and gifts for the Christmas season.

The new range includes some exquisite Nkuku bird design decorations such as the Lolita Hand-Painted Baubles. These lovely decorations are hand made from paper-m?ch? and beautifully painted by craftspeople from Kashmir, providing artisans? with employment in their own homes.

Christmas shoppers will also love the Clear Crackle Glass Christmas Baubles. These stunning large glass baubles are available in three beautiful designs. They look fantastic on a Christmas tree or strung across a fire place.

Other additions to the range include the beautiful Moonlight Painted Lantern, made from recycled glass and decorated with a pretty white floral pattern.

The new Petal T-Light holder is available in three different sizes and looks sublime when lit. The soft candle light flickers through the hand cut holes casting pretty shadows and creating a serene and wonderful atmosphere.

In addition to the new Christmas range of Nkuku home accessories, their existing selection of photo albums and frames, mirrors, lanterns, cushions, tableware and jewellery is available direct from the Nkuku website http://www.nkuku.com.

Nkuku is a fair trade and eco friendly company founded by husband and wife team Ali and Alex, after a year travelling and working in Africa and India. During this time they met many talented artisans, and witnessed their astounding skills which thrived despite challenging living standards and restricted opportunities. From their base in Devon, England, Nkuku works with a number of sustainable family-run businesses, co-operatives and charitable schemes to create some unique and beautiful gifts and home ware.

Nkuku is socially responsible and is built on the principles of fair trade and equal opportunity. They are a member of the British Association of Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO).

Nkuku fair trade gifts are available directly from their website http://www.nkuku.com and selected stockists across the UK ? visit the Nkuku website for details. Nkuku also welcome enquiries from trade stockists.

Nkuku will be exhibiting at the following exhibitions: –

????Maison & Objet, Nord Villepinte , Paris, Hall 6, Stand Q41 (3 – 7 September 2010)
????NEC Autumn Fair, NEC Arena, Birmingham, Hall 4 Stand A17 (5 – 8 September 2010)
????Top Drawer Autumn, Olympia, London, Stand D20 (12- 14 September 2010)

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GSG Carpets Offers ?25 Cashback Voucher on the New V&A Carpet Range

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:51:48 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 8, 2010

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world?s greatest museum of art and design. Ryalux first collaborated with the V&A in 1995 and since then, Ryalux?s V&A Twist Collection has proved to be one of its most popular luxury carpets, thanks to discerning customers wanting a piece of the V&A in their homes.

Ryalux?s creative team took inspiration for the new, vibrant colour range and enhanced V&A Twist qualities from the magnificent V&A jewellery collection, one of the finest and most comprehensive jewellery collections in the world. The William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery at the museum displays 3500 pieces created by some of the most prestigious designers of New York, Paris, London and St Petersburg.

Darren Clanford, creative director for Ryalux said: ?V&A Twist is the boldest, most design led, collection ever created by Ryalux?.

With the recent expansion of the shop, GSG now offer the whole of the Ryalux carpets range, as well as the vast stock of Ryalux roll ends, remnants and discontinued colours. V&A Twist is available in two quality weights Kings and Queens and is constructed from the finest yarns of New Zealand. You can choose from a stunning 70 colour palette inspired by the exquisite Jewellery Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

GSG Carpet Factory Shop are currently offering a ?25 cashback voucher reward if a free sample of V&A Twist is ordered before the end of September.

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NRMA Insurance Adds New iPhone App To Suite

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:40:11 +0000

(PRWEB) September 10, 2010

NRMA Car Insurance today announced its new CTP Greenslip app, adding to its portfolio of mobile applications. Previously launched apps Car Inspector and Valuables Vault will also receive updates and improvements requested by users. All apps are free of charge and available from Apple?s app store.

NRMA Insurance CTP Greenslip

The NRMA Insurance CTP app is the first of its kind in Australia to help users cover off all their CTP needs. The app allows users to use their iPhone to renew, get a quote, buy CTP or pay for a renewal.

App functionality includes:

????NRMA Insurance CTP Greenslip quotes
????Secure payment system for users to buy or renew CTP Greenslips
????Assesment of whether users need a Safety Inspection Report or ?pink slip?
????A locator for local e-Inspection stations and their contact details for users who need a pink slip
????Link to vehicle registration renewal through the RTA website

The introduction of this app gives consumers another mobile medium through which to organise their Compulsory Third Party Insurance.

Valuables Vault

Valuables Vault provides a helping hand in organising and managing beloved valuables. The app?s purpose is to provide a convenient and safe place for people to keep their asset information. Due to popular demand password-protection will be added to the app in early October.

App functionality includes:

????Pre-set asset categories including electronic goods, jewellery, photographic and video equipment. Users can also add categories
????Use of iPhone camera to photograph valuables
????Prompts for information such as description, serial number, make/model, warranty etc
????Email functionality to back up information
????Option to call NRMA Insurance for insurance updates, purchase or placement of claims

Car Inspector

This handy app contains all the latest safety, security and environmental information for most new cars available in Australia. It provides a search and comparison tool for vehicles tested and rated by the NRMA Car Insurance Research Centre or other independent organisations, helping consumers looking to buy a new car.

App functionality includes:

????Search and comparison tool for multiple vehicles for easier browsing
????New update that highlights ?best in class? vehicles per category (coming in early October)
????Ratings for new vehicles including safety, security and environmental scores
????Ability to search for individual car models, makes or by vehicle categories
????Option to call NRMA Insurance for a car insurance quote

About the Research Centre:

The Research Centre carries out physical research for NRMA Insurance, SGIO and SGIC. The Research Centre works with the automotive industry to carry out testing and data analysis to advise consumers on car safety issues.

For more information and download links please visit http://www.nrma.com.au/about-us/iphone-apps.shtml?pid=60

NRMA Insurance is a leading insurance provider, offering Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Boat Insurance, Health Insurance and Caravan Insurance in NSW.

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Anne Diamond Takes To The Road & Offers Consumers The Chance To Sell Gold At Moto Services

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:50:50 +0000

(PRWEB) September 11, 2010

Since 2001, Moto services have been providing customers with the facility to unwind and relax whilst taking a break from a journey. Their aim is to make a customer?s journey better and with all the facilities they offer this is the case.

Now Anne Diamond takes to the road and joins Costa, Upper Crust, Marks and Spencer and Burger King in providing people with another great service they can experience at Moto service stations. Anne Diamond standees will initially be accessible at 30 Moto Services giving customers the opportunity to pick up a Free Gold Selling pack to sell their unwanted, broken or unfashionable gold jewellery.

?It is now easier than ever for people to pick up a pack and send gold to Postgoldforcash to get the best prices for their gold,? said Anne Diamond, ?I?ve used postgoldforcash.com and was absolutely delighted. They offer a safe, speedy service and pay great prices ? I?d recommend them to everyone.?

All you need to do is visit a Moto Service Station and look out for the life size Anne Diamond who will be filled with Free Gold Selling Packs which include everything you need to sell your old or broken gold jewellery.

Alternatively, if you are interested in getting cash for gold straight away then why not visit our website Postgoldforcash.com and find out how much you could earn from your scrap gold today.

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The Jewellery Channel — Announces the Launch of J Francis Collection

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:55:31 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 11, 2010

On Saturday, September 18th from 6am, The Jewellery Channel will launch brand new and inspiring Jewellery from the J Francis designer collection.

Who Is J Francis?

J Francis is a high quality luxury silver brand with each unique piece overlain using the precious metal ? Platinum. J Francis is a special designer brand that connects with the latest fashion/trends and includes glamorous cocktail rings, classy pendants, unique wedding Jewellery and many more. All gemstones used in the J Francis collections are rare, exotic and fancy cut that enhances the beauty of each unique design. The J Francis designer collection range offers exceptional quality Jewellery and exquisite designs at affordable prices. In addition, the J Francis brand is highly recognised for its distinct and premium packaging.

The J Francis collections that the Jewellery Channel will be launching on Saturday 18th September are: ?The Colours Of Nature,? ?Fleur Di Lis,? ?Angel,? ?Celtic Knot,? ?Florence,? ?Cobble Stone,? ?Life Series,? ?Snow Flakes,? ?Celebrity? and ?Art Nouveau.? Each of these unique collections is inspired by the vision and rich experience of J Francis.

The Jewellery Channel is proud to present the exclusive J Francis Affordable Luxury Collection to the UK market. J Francis is a designer Jewellery without the Designer Price Tag.

According to the Managing Director of The Jewellery Channel, ?The J Francis brand is designed for the chic, sophisticated and trend setting woman who appreciates classic and timeless look without paying luxury prices.? The MD further emphasised that ?All the rings in the J Francis collection will have a J-Back/ Comfort Fit that will enhance confidence to the wearer.?

Visit http://www.tjc.co.uk for more information on J Francis.

The Jewellery channel (TJC) UK is part of a Jewellery company that manufactures and handcrafts many of the products sold on its TV networks. TJC is based in Hampton Hill (Middlesex) studios and has a sister channel in the United States.

?If You Don?t Know Your Jewellery, Know Your Jeweller ? Trust TJC?

J. Francis – Never Ordinary…Always Extraordinary

Notes to Editors

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House of Pearl Launch

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:40:51 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 13, 2010

The website, House of Pearl has recently released new information gathered by the House of Pearl Research Team concerning all types of information about pearls that one may not have been aware of. Anyone can learn more about how pearls are created in nature and by man in the form of cultured pearls and synthetic pearls. The research team has provided a plethora of interesting facts that many people may not be aware of concerning pearls.

Learn more about the history of the pearl and how it has affected history. From the first appearance of the pearl to its latest incarceration, one can learn a great deal about this organic gem that nature has produced for thousands of years. So much information is floating around about these gems that it is great to have a source that one can rely on for finding out more about the pearl. If one wants to learn simple ways to determine if a pearl is real or possibly a fake, one can find out how to do this quickly from the information being provided on site.

Women and men have enjoyed the beauty and attraction of pearls. From Mary Queen of Scots to the current Queen of England, pearls have played an important role in their jewellery and their enjoyment of these gems. Now, any person can learn more about the role and position that pearls have played in the lives of these powerful rulers. The evolution of the pearl is explained and everyone can learn a great deal about pearls that one never knew existed.

Find out more at House of Pearl.House of Pearl

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House of Pearl Announce New Pearl Guide

admin — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:42:15 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 13, 2010

Most people might think that picking out a piece of pearl jewellery is as simple as just finding something that looks good. However, there are several other factors that should be considered when trying to determine which pearl jewellery is right for a person’s body and appearance.

The team at House of Pearl has put together a new place that people can learn more about the possible choices that can affect this decision. Pearl jewellery can come in various types and lengths that can affect how the jewellery looks on an individual. Learn more about the pearl and how the colour can affect a decision. At last, the ordinary person has a place to go to learn more about the many aspects of pearls that they may not be aware of.

Pearls have made a strong impact on everyone’s lives throughout history from kings and queens to high powered women that run some of the most successful companies today. Learn more about the types of pearls that men and women of power have chosen and one can find pearls that could enhance the choice of jewellery. This site will provide a great plethora of information that everyone from the ordinary person to the expert will find enjoyable. Check it out today!

Find out more at House of Pearl.House of Pearl

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Ryder Cup Ticket Competition Held by Clogau Gold Jewellery, an Oficial Ryder Cup Licensee

admin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:22:20 +0000

(PRWEB) September 14, 2010

In just over three weeks the 2010 Ryder Cup is set to take place in the idyllic setting of the Celtic Manor resort in Newport, South Wales. With all accommodation now taken, homeowners within the area are renting out their property for the event with figures reaching ?10,000 for ten days. Tickets and accommodation for the Ryder Cup, for two people, are now estimated to be worth in the region of ?5,000.

North Wales based jewellery company Clogau Gold are a proud official licensee of the 2010 Ryder Cup, and for this reason have a pair of tickets to attend the event plus a night?s accommodation. Managing Director Ben Roberts said, ?We came about the tickets from the Ryder Cup organisation because of our contribution to the event. We feel they should be passed on to our customers, who have shown a lot of support for Clogau throughout the years. Unfortunately, we only have one pair of tickets so the only viable option is to open a free prize draw – giving everyone an equal chance of receiving them.?

The draw for the 2010 Ryder Cup tickets and accommodation is open to anyone. To enter, just visit http://www.clogau.co.uk and leave a few contact details. The tickets to attend the event are for Saturday 2nd October, with accommodation booked at The Kings Hotel in Newport for one night of your choice (either Friday 1st October, Saturday 2nd October or Sunday 3rd October). The winner will be announced on 27th September.

Clogau Gold has created the ?Work. Lunch. Golf? collection of jewellery and giftware commemorating the prestigious event. Ben went on to say, ?Our jewellery is renowned worldwide as the gold worn by The British Royal Family since 1923 and as being one of the rarest golds in the world. The Ryder Cup itself has a wonderful heritage of its own and as soon as we discovered it would be held on our doorstep in Wales, it was a simple decision to get involved.?

Golfing enthusiasts will welcome the design elements within Clogau?s Ryder Cup range ? ?Work, Lunch, Golf?. The collection includes a silver and rose gold golf tee, silver and rose gold Ryder Cup cufflinks and a silver and gold Ryder Cup bangle, among others, each piece containing a touch of rare Welsh gold from Snowdonia ? aptly fitting due to Wales being the host country.

The Ryder Cup, as expected, is sold out and will host the event to 40,000 spectators each day with a further 5,000 expected to be within the Newport South Wales area soaking up the atmosphere. Amazingly, in 2006, a verified viewing count of television viewers on the final day of golfing stood at 6 million viewers; this is expected once again this year.

Creating a jewellery range that marks the excitement of the Ryder Cup in such a striking and unique way, along with its ties to Wales through the use of Welsh gold, must have been a proud moment for managing director Ben Roberts.

Clogau Gold has shown loyalty not only to Wales in supporting such an event but also to their customers in offering this great opportunity, even if it is only to a single golfer and a lucky companion of their choice. To find out more details on how to enter visit http://www.clogau.co.uk/competitions/rydercup.aspx – good luck!

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Press Release for New Magazine and Accessories Online Store: In-SpireLS & In-Spire Lifestyles the Only Magazine Dedicated to Promoting Positive Lifestyles

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:44:10 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 15, 2010

August 2010 was an important month of the year so far as it saw the launch of the In-spire Lifestyles brand which includes the In-spire Lifestyles online accessories store and lifestyle magazine. Created by Sasha Shantel Bennett, Freelance Writer, Blogger, Career advisor and Model and Syianne Raymond-Qualified Life-Coach, the magazine was created as a response to the nostalgic and repetitive content of women magazines that have been on the market for many years.

In-spireLS is aimed predominantly at women aged between 21-35+, however much of its content namely the Q&A?s can easily relate to a male audience. This goes to show how diverse and first-rate In-spireLS is.

Many magazines gain their readership and sales by slating and degrading the names of the celebrities or public figures who feature. However, In-spireLS is a magazine completely dedicated to promoting positive lifestyle choices we are focused on, enhancing the lives of every individual who reads it.

?You will notice that In-spireLS magazine is not celebrity driven. You won?t see a bombardment of celebrities with no make-up or cellulite. Neither will you ever read anything that stems from negativity. In-spireLS is a creative space for up and coming and established talent and features interviews and articles that aims to leave you feeling in-spired and motivated.? Sasha Shantel-Editor?s Word.

In-spireLS has a lively and practical focus aimed to enhance the overall views of its readers. Each month, In-spire delivers informative and thought provoking articles under numerous and diverse categories which include:

Exercise, Nutrition, Career, Fashion, Music, Gadgets, Eating out and Q&A?s which feature under the sections- ?Superman? and Wonder Women?- Men and women who are striving and achieving major strides within a number of mediums including; business, acting, fashion and music.

In-spireLS is available to read online at http://www.in-spirelsmagazine.co.uk and is currently updated with new and exciting content at the end of every month. In-spireLS also now has a members section where readers can be sent emails regarding new posts. Events and Night life are updated on a regular basis to keep up-to-date with the best events taking place in London.

For more information contact the Editor (Sasha Shantel) or Co-Editor (Syianne Raemond) at: info@in-spirelsmagazine.co.uk

Costume jewellery has always been a major passion of both Sasha Shantel and Syianne. The most important and fundamental part of fashion is being able to not rely on expensive accessories to make an impression. Both women have grown increasingly disappointed by the quality and repetitive nature of the costume jewellery and accessories that are available to buy on the high street.

Along with their magazine, they have also launched their online store which offers high quality costume jewellery, under the categories of statement, ethnic and fashion pieces. All pieces have been carefully sourced from outlets within the UK and abroad to bring you the finest. They have also expanded the collection by including handbags, and hair accessories. The in-spire brand is destined for great things, this is only the beginning. Be in-spired, dare to dream.

To make a purchase from the In-spire Lifestyle store check their official website. http://www.in-spirelifestyles.com

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Escapade Unveil Hundreds of New Costumes in Time for Halloween

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:59:35 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) September 16, 2010

Escapade fancy dress will be unveiling hundreds of?new and unique costumes on the Escapade.co.uk site. The huge increase in stock is just in time for Halloween and will see Escapade reveal their widest ever selection of Halloween costumes in their 28 year history.

Amongst the great selection of new Halloween costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Halloween-Costumes-sale.asp ) are some exciting “Ani-Motion” masks from California costumes, which allow the wearer to bring their Halloween costume to life with a user controlled moving face mask. The new range also includes brand new takes on seasonal favourites such as Michael Myers and Donnie Darko costumes.

The new range of very exciting costumes being introduced to Escapade include exclusive creations from world renown illustrator Brom, who is notorious for creating a plethora of horror characters in films such as Sleepy Hollow and Van Helsing as well as games such as Doom 2 and World of Warcraft and a series of dark comics. The Escapade collection of Brom?fancy dress?are amongst the most horrific and sublime customers will find come Halloween. ?? ?

Escapade Director Bhupendra Maisuria said: “We are very excited about?the new range of Halloween?fancy dress that will?be on?offer for 2010. With our ever expanding collection we hope to be able to provide?our customers?with the best?selection in the UK, which?will allow them to find their perfect outfit. So, whether they are going to?Bestival,?hosting their own Halloween costume party or would simply like to create their own unforgettable escapade, we can provide a costume for every occasion.”

In addition to the new costumes being sold online at Escapade.co.uk, there will still be all the existing fancy dress costume favourites (http://www.escapade.co.uk/ ) including Batman, Captain America and Stormtroopers available this Halloween.

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of specialist fancy dress costumes and accessories including new children’s Halloween costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Childrens-Costumes-sale/Childrens-Halloween-Costumes.asp ), with a wide variety of Halloween masks, make-up, jewellery and novelty products. Escapade also provides unique ladies fancy dress costumes such as maternity costumes, TV and film outfits and sexy costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Sexy-Fancy-Dress-sale.asp ).

Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness and Comic Relief’s Celebrity Apprentice which were filmed at Escapade’s Camden store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly and the store was?featured on Gok Wan’s “How to look Good?Naked”.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Joseph McCullough

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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House of Fraser Unveils Daisy Lowe as the Face of Biba

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:47:06 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) September 17, 2010

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.”

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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Zeon Limited, a Subsidiary of the Herald Group, Announces New Exclusive Worldwide License for Vivienne Westwood Watches

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:51:22 +0000

(PRWEB) September 18, 2010

Zeon Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Herald Group, today announces that it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with iconic British luxury fashion brand Vivienne Westwood to design, market and distribute a collection of watches under the Vivienne Westwood brand name. The first products will be launched at Baselworld in March 2011.

?We are excited to be working with the iconic Vivienne Westwood brand to design and produce what will be a stunning watch collection,? said Richard Tibber, Managing Director of Zeon Limited.

Carlo D?Amario, Managing Director of Vivienne Westwood, echoed Tibbers? enthusiasm for the new agreement. ?It is good that we have signed a license with Zeon to create a collection of ladies and men?s Vivienne Westwood watches,? he said. ?Westwood is incredibly proud of her English heritage so we are pleased to be partnering with an English company.”

The watch collection consisting of a range of ladies and men?s watches retailing between 100 to 500 GBP will be available in stores from fall 2011. Vivienne Westwood watches will be offered initially through select, high-end UK department and specialty stores, before moving into similar retail outlets across Europe, the USA and Asia.

About Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood began designing in 1971 and has been attributed to redefining street culture such as Punk and New Romantics. As the first British designer to show in Paris since Mary Quant, Westwood also led a new direction in fashion when she adapted historical costumes, traditional Savile Row tailoring techniques and British fabrics and made them modern.

The iconic orb logo represents this, a symbol of taking tradition into the future. Westwood is a two time winner of the prestigious title of British designer of the year and in 2007, she was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion at the British Fashion Awards in London.

Her contributions to fashion have also been recognised nationally, receiving the Order of the British Empire in 1992 and the appointment of Dame Commander of the British Empire by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth the Second in 2006. Westwood?s works have been exhibited throughout the world when the V&A museum hosted a retrospective to celebrate her 34 years in fashion ? the largest exhibition ever devoted to a living British fashion designer, which toured for over 4 years.

Today, the Vivienne Westwood brand is distributed internationally offering 4 clothing ranges ? Gold Label, Red Label, Anglomania and MAN plus seasonal accessories, jewellery, bags, eyewear and footwear collections. Vivienne Westwood today continues to show in Paris, Milan and London. She uses the medium of her shows to talk about culture and politics, more specifically about the urgent need to act against climate change. While still completely independent, her business continues to grow with boutiques in China and Los Angeles set to open next year. Vivienne Westwood is now recognized as a global brand and Westwood herself as one of the most influential fashion designers in the world today. For further information, please visit http://www.viviennewestwood.com

About Zeon Limited

Zeon Limited (London and Hong Kong), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Herald Group, a Public Corporation quoted on the Hong Kong Stock exchange, is the largest manufacturer and distributor of watches and clocks in the UK, and a major force in the international market. The company, which was founded in London by Richard Tibber in 1979, has become a leader in the watch and clock industry through offering its expertise in innovative design, manufacturing and distribution worldwide. Zeon Limited was one of the UK?s first companies to become involved with the licensing of famous brand names for watches.

Zeon Limited is known for its diverse portfolio of leading international brands including: Ingersoll, Bench, Braun, Fiorucci and Superdry Zeon Limited is also a major supplier of OEM watches and clocks. Zeon works from the origination of the designs, through to manufacturing and distributing to major retailers. Additional information on Zeon is available at: http://www.zeonltd.co.uk

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1st Gold Bullion Anounce Gold History Research Now Live

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:46:39 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 20, 2010

To understand the mistakes of the past it is important to never forget what has happened in the past. Ancient civilizations have considered gold to be the cast off skin of the gods. It has been highly valued and used to decorate all types of jewellery and buildings of the rich and powerful in history. The evolution of gold into the form of monetary value that it currently holds is explored in the information provided by the site.

History of gold coins, bullion, and bars can help one to appreciate the value that gold has had over the last several years. Gold appears to have been able to weather the ups and downs of the economies around the globe. Understanding the role gold bullion has played in ancient and modern times can help one to be more comfortable about choosing gold bullion as a form of investment. Portfolios that include gold can often be very stable. Learn more about why this is so and how ones choice can play an important role in which type of items to invest in.

The Research Team from 1st Gold Bullion will be providing continuous and updated information to help people make educated decisions about investing in gold bullion. Understanding the terms that go with gold is important to anyone considering it for their portfolio. The more one knows about a topic, the easier it will be to make choices.

For further information regarding Gold Bullion please visit here. Release distributed by reputation management company Reputation 24/7.

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Investing in Gold Bullion- Learning the Ins and Out

admin — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:03:03 +0000

(PRWeb UK) September 21, 2010

The Research Team at 1st Gold Bullion has created a new website, http://www.1stgoldbullion.com, to help answer these questions. Now, the everyday individual can learn more about how gold trading works and what type of gold may be best to invest in. Is it better to invest in gold coins or bars? If one invests in coins, which countries issue is the right one to consider? Answers to questions like this one can be found on the new site.

Not everyone has the ability to make good decisions about investing for the future. Understanding how gold has affected the different economies of countries around the globe can help investors to make educated choices. The research team even has advice and help about choosing between gold and other precious metals. Learn the different uses that gold or silver can play in the manufacturing world and how this can affect the overall expected price of gold. If one is interested in gold jewellery, it is important to understand what some of the terms associated with the type of jewellery mean. Learn more about karats and what this means to an investment in the metal.

Understanding the methods used to classify gold and how it is measured can be answered from the information provided on the site. Check out the great information available that 1st gold bullion’s research team has created to help people understand the ins and outs of gold bullion.

For further information regarding Gold Bullion please visit here. Release distributed by reputation management company Reputation 24/7.

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Innovation PS3 Break Modchip for PS3 Game

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:38:49 +0000

(PRWEB) September 22, 2010

The PS3 BREAK Modchip, a revolutionary brand-new crack product after R4, N5, DSTT, R4i, DSTTi, are being sold worldwide now at TOMTOP.com. PS3 Break Modchip is powerful to break through all PS3 barriers, perfectly supports all games. People can find PS3 Modchip at China Electronics Wholesale website. The PS3 Break Modchip is currently the only Modchip on the market for the PS3 and it allows for instant gameplay of backed up games. Whether users choose to backup games onto their PS3 or onto an external hard drive, be sure they will work anytime and anywhere when using the one and only PS3 Break Modchip.

PS3 Break Modchip Features:

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6. PS3 Break is compatible with all FAT and slim model.

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Purchase this PS3 Break Modchip, please visit TOMTOP.com Online Shop.

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Pacific Amber Technologies Partners with YESpay International to Offer EMV Chip&PIN Managed Card Payment Service to its Retailers in Canada and Help them Meet EMV Compliance Deadline

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:38:30 +0000

Coquitlam, BC, Canada (PRWeb UK) September 23, 2010

Pacific Amber Technologies Inc. announces YESpay EasyV-Retail integration enabling its growing base of AmberPOS point of sale customers to accept Chip and PIN debit and credit card payments.

YESpay’s EasyV-Retail solution enables merchants to process EMV Chip & PIN and magnetic credit and debit card payments within seconds, and is now fully integrated into the AmberPOS point of sale software solution. This proposition in fact relieves merchants from deploying and maintaining an in-house payment solution as well as undergoing formal end-to-end bank testing and managing PCI-DSS compliance.

Merchants running the AmberPOS software integrated with YESpay’s EasyV-Retail solution can process and settle transactions securely online with their chosen card acquirer such as Chase Paymentech and FirstData via YESpay’s pre-accredited and PCI-DSS certified EMBOSS Bureau Service. All major EMV credit and debit cards are supported with the EasyV-Retail solution including Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Maestro, Amex, Diners and more. EasyV-Retail also supports on-line PIN validation for both Canadian Interac debit card transactions as well as US magnetic debit transactions.

YESpay’s integration with AmberPOS point of sale software means small to medium sized retailers now have a cost-effective PCI-DSS compliant payment solution fully integrated with a leading edge POS software.

Having successfully helped hundreds of retailers in the Greater Vancouver area for over 15 years, Pacific Amber Technologies chose to integrate with EMBOSS in order to offer to its customers a secure, pre-accredited payment service at a low monthly cost.

Mike Piotrowski, President of Pacific Amber Technologies comments ?We are excited to announce YESpay integration within our AmberPOS software platform, offering customers a low cost PCI-DSS compliant solution to help them meet the EMV compliance deadline.”

The EMBOSS payment gateway is already well established in the UK and Europe as a generically certified IP-based payment processing service and UK and European based companies have been using YESpay payment processing service for over 5 years. Through EMBOSS, merchants can fast track the implementation of integrated EMV card payments acceptance solutions for their electronic cash register, kiosks and hospitality payment systems. It can also enhance their websites for on-line payments with minimal capital investment and low ongoing costs. EMBOSS reduces business and technical issues of outsourcing payment services and helps merchants avoid lengthy timescales and high costs of EMV certification and PCI compliance of their retail environments. Fully scalable, EMBOSS can address the needs of the single location merchant as well as larger chains with 100s of stores.

Rahul Garg, Regional Manager Canada at YESpay International adds ?We are very happy to be able to help retailers with a truly pre-accredited payment service and help them enjoy a fast, reliable but also inexpensive service while meeting the deadline for EMV compliance of October 2010. As our first terminals are up and running in Canada, we are very excited with the acceptance of our service in the Canadian market and at the same time committed to continue to assist merchants with their payment requirements.?

About AmberPOS:

AmberPOS is a customizable Point of Sale Software solution with a proven track record of serving Canadian and US retailers. AmberPOS offers retailers fast and easy sales processing with fully integrated payment processing options, complete inventory management, customer and vendor management, full comprehensive reporting with over 500 specialized and customizable reports, single and multi-location capabilities with real-time synchronization, innovative purchase ordering, advanced biometric security and integrated import/export to various eCommerce and accounting solution providers.

AmberPOS serves the needs of hundreds of retailers across North America across many retail sectors including men’s and women’s clothing, athletic and sporting goods, jewellery stores, housing goods, swimwear, shoes, wine and liquor stores, book, hobby stores and dozens of others.

The AmberPOS software solution can be deployed in retail operations ranging from a single location to hundreds of locations, with the ability to manage and streamline operations, reporting and management through a single Headquarters administrative module, or with specific levels of control distributed to different locations. All levels of security and control within the software is fully customizable as is the feature set and custom programming is available for retailers with very specialized needs.

http://www.AmberPOS.com

About YESpay International Limited:

YESpay, a global card payments service company, provides highly secure Internet, EMV Chip & PIN, contactless and gift card payment processing services to independent and multi-chain merchants. Through EMBOSS?, the YESpay Managed Payment Service, merchants can quickly accept integrated card payments within EPOS, kiosks, hospitality and e-commerce systems with minimal capital investment and low on-going services costs. EMBOSS is an on-line IP-based payment processing service that has been generically pre-accredited by major Card Acquirers in Europe and North America (including Chase Paymentech, First Data Merchant Service (FDMS), Barclaycard Business, HSBC, HBOS, Lloyds Cardnet, Streamline, Ulster Bank, Elavon, PBS, Amex and Diners). In addition, the YESpay EMBOSS service is fully end to end certified to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Level 1 as mandated by Visa and MasterCard. The YESpay EasyV-Suite of card payment products is innovative and cost-effective for EPOS, Kiosk, Hospitality, Mobile and Internet environments. With the YESpay EMBOSS card payment service, merchants can perform card payments in both card-present and card-not-present environments.

http://www.yes-pay.com

YESpay International Ltd Offices:

UK Headquarters: Checknet House, 153 East Barnet Road, Barnet, EN48QZ, UK

133 Richmond Street West, Suite 406, Toronto, ONTARIO, M5H2L3 CANADA

UK/Europe Telephone: +44 ? 203 ? 006 ? 3790

USA/Canada Telephone: +1 ? 416 ? 214 – 6012

PR Contact: Antonia Mitsana, Marketing Manager, Tel: +1 416 214 6012 ext 227

antonia(dot)mitsana(at)yes-pay(dot)com

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Butterfly Social Events London Launch Party Action Captured by Top Caricaturist

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:42:10 +0000

(PRWEB) September 27, 2010

Leading UK caricaturist Luisa Calvo delighted guests at the Butterfly Social Events Launch Party at Ruby Blue in London recently (14 September 2010). Luisa?s work was in popular demand as she entertained with her charming, original drawings of the 50 guests, as they enjoyed a champagne reception, drinks and canap?s. The Launch Party marked the commencement of Butterfly Social Events’ programme of social events.

Butterfly Social Events is a stylish London social club established to provide its members with a wide range of high quality social and cultural activities in and around London. The club?s events range from dinners and drinks evenings, to guided walks, parties and theatre evenings. Butterfly Social Events helps its members to enhance their social diaries and meet new friends with shared interests.

Butterfly Social Events welcomes singles, couples and groups of friends to all of its events, so the club is ideal for busy professionals who lack the time to arrange their social diaries. The club is also great for singles or couples who are new to London, and for those who may be newly single, or simply for anyone who wants to liven up their social life. All events are hosted with an emphasis on a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Founder of Butterfly Social Events, Paula Fagan, said:

?We were delighted to see so many guests at the Butterfly Social Events Launch Party in London. There was a fantastic atmosphere at the party and we were very pleased with the positive reaction to the new social club. Luisa Calvo?s wonderful caricatures went down very well with our guests and added a fun element to the party. We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events, including our restaurant dinners and theatre evenings, as well as the London Pub Walking Tour, Chocolate Lovers Walk, Beachcombing Walk along the Thames and Jewellery Making Workshop.?

ENDS

Notes to Editors

About Butterfly Social Events

http://www.butterflysocialevents.co.uk

Butterfly Social Events is a stylish London social club offering an interesting blend of social and cultural activities to adults around London. Our range of events includes dinners, drinks evenings, guided walks, afternoon teas, parties, theatre evenings and gallery visits. Butterfly Social Events offers its members friendship, fun and a full social diary. The club?s aim is to provide members and guests a wide range of well organised, enjoyable events, along with a friendly bunch of like-minded people.

Founder of Butterfly Social Events, Paula Fagan decided to set up the club when she identified a need for a new social club offering members of all ages a wide range of well organised, stylish and enjoyable social events where they could meet a friendly bunch of like-minded people. Although many of its members are single, Butterfly Social Events is not a singles club, but it offers a stress-free alternative to the singles scene. Members are welcome to attend events with a partner, on their own, or with a friend or two. All events are hosted with an emphasis on a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Paula Fagan has more than 20 years of experience in running upmarket events in the corporate sector and has already planned an interesting programme of events for the club. The club?s programme of events has recently commenced.

Butterfly Conservation is a charity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)

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Powerful Ultra-bright Xenon Flashlight — A True Revolution of Flashlights

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:41:04 +0000

(PRWEB) October 1, 2010

From now on, flashlight is not only used for lighting. There is a new ultimate in incredibly powerful personal illumination. The revolutionary powerful ultra-bright Xenon Flashlight, which was known as Tactical HID Flashlight, has been introduced by http://www.TOMTOP.com Online Shop.

This powerful and ultra-bright flashlight can satisfy the desire for brightness: 2000 lumen bulb, 1km radiation distance, 24W power output, 6000K color temperature. In addition, the HID Flashlight is perfect for hunting/camping. Just aim at the target and the powerful brightness will lead its vertigo. The Xenon Flashlight will act as a defense against the intruders. It is indeed necessary for families, outdoor sports or hunting.

Xenon Spotlight / Flashlight Key Features:

2000 lumen ultra-bright light.
1km radiation distance.
24W power output.
6000K color temperature.
Powerful and rechargeable 200mAh ICR18650 Li-ion battery.
Ergonomic design, anti-slip and IPX3 waterproof.
Bulb life-span: 3000 hours
Compact size and light weight, easy to handle and carry.
With a carrying strap.
Packing: Stainless aluminum alloy tool case.
With high quality stainless aluminum alloy tool case.
Ideal for prospectors, travelers, security guards, and all those who need good illuminating environment.

These powerful Xenon Flashlights are available online at TOMTOP.com Online Shop.

About TOMTOP.com Online Shop

Since 2004, TOMTOP.com Online Shop, is a reliable China electronics wholesale and retail Online Shop with Diverse & High Quality Products, where shoppers can buy China Products at Best Price with Free Shipping to worldwide. TOMTOP.com mainly deals various of articles for daily use products, specializing in video games, computer accessories, Mobile phone accessories, clothing, home and garden items, jewellery, media player, car accessories and so on.

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Amoro: Hope and Love to aid Breast Cancer Awareness

admin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:47:07 +0000

Pompano Beach, FL (Vocus) October 1, 2010

Celebrating 25 years of awareness, education and empowerment, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off October 1. To aid in the unending hope and search for a cure, the world’s most romantic jeweller, Amoro, is introducing the Amoro Hope Pink Enamel Heart and Pearl Bracelet.

Crafted with love, hand knotted silk thread supports primarily flawless AA quality Pearls, with exquisite sterling silver and pink enamel heart-shaped charms adorn the bracelet. Amoro’s exquisite bracelet serves not only as a statement piece in your jewellery wardrobe, but as a statement piece in your support to end breast cancer.

For the month of October, Amoro will donate a total of $ 20 from the purchase of each Hope Pink Enamel Heart and Pearl Bracelet. A $ 10 donation will be made to Feel Your Boobies, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating annual reminder campaigns that use unexpected and unconventional methods to remind young woman to examine their breasts.

Amoro will also donate $ 10 to The Young Survival Coalition, an international organization dedicated to the issues unique to young women with breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under.

Join Amoro in supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October by contributing to two fabulous causes with the purchase of the Amoro Hope Pink Enamel Heart and Pearl Bracelet. Together we can spread awareness and fight breast cancer.

About Amoro: Amoro provides fabulously affordable fine jewellery in precious metals and a variety of gemstones including the Amoro Eternity Cut? Diamond. Founded in the Caribbean by jewellery visionary Stephen Crane, Amoro derived its name from a combination of the Latin words for Love and Gold. Representing the world?s most romantic jewellery, each creation is intricately designed to uphold Amoro?s tradition of fine craftsmanship ensuring that every item becomes a romantic celebration worthy of the Amoro name. For more information on the Quality, Service and Vision of Amoro and to view the complete offering of romantic jewellery, visit http://www.Amoro.com.

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director of eCommerce, 877-77 Amoro; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com

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East Durham College to Hold their First Ever Open Day and Autumn Fayre

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:39:31 +0000

(PRWEB) October 4, 2010

East Durham College is a leading further education college offering courses for school leavers, adult learning as well as staff training for employers.

The Autumn Fayre & Open Day will be taking place on Saturday 2nd October from 10am until 1pm and is a result of the huge success of the Open Day & Spring Fair which happened earlier this year. The Autumn event is the perfect opportunity for local people to have a look around the beautiful campus, investigate the facilities on offer and enquire about any courses they may be interested in, and last but not least, to have a great family day out!

The event is also an ideal opportunity for year 11 pupils and their families to get a feel for the college and ask any questions they may have on the further education options they have available to them after their GCSE?s.

There are plenty of activities and demonstrations to keep everyone entertained, from dog agility displays, face painting, airbrush tattoos, to a bouncy slide and tea cups ride for the more adventurous.For music lovers the group drumming tuition is a must, and for all those glamour-pusses the free make-overs will be just what the doctor ordered!

Here?s a full list of all the fun activities that will be happening on the day:

Big inflatable slide

Kiddies toy ride (Teacups)

Face painting & airbrush tattoos

Dog agility display

Computer gaming

Group drumming instructor

Cooking demo ? have a go at making canape’s and chocolate boxes

Sit in a fire engine

Meet the College?s small animals

Urban Dance performances throughout the day

Free make-overs and hairstyles

Have a go at Construction Skills

Snack menu available to purchase on the day, including Ice cream

Best of all the activities are all completely free – but there will be the chance to support the local arts and crafts stalls that will be selling a range of items from hand-made candles and cards, beautiful jewellery through to mouth-watering jams and chutneys.

Here is an extensive run-down of the craft stalls that will be featuring at the fayre:

Paintings and decorative candles

Christmas cake, jam and chutneys

Greetings cards, gift wrap and stationery stall

Natural nail care and products

Children?s knitwear

Glass and bead jewellery

Wood turning and carving

And as a special treat the North Wings Parachute Display Team will be dropping in (as long as the weather is fine).

If any of the family get peckish there will be a variety of refreshments and ice creams available as well.

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Diamond Rocks, the UK’s largest online Diamond Jewellery Retailer, Makes a Sparkling Donation to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Care

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:40:59 +0000

(PRWeb UK) October 4, 2010

Following Diamond Rocks support of the charity dinner in aid of the Velindre Cancer Centre, to which they donated a diamond pendant, Diamond Rocks has now stepped forward to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Care. The breast cancer charity ball will be held on Saturday 9th October 2010 at the newly refurbished Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London. The charity ball is hosted annually by NEXT Retail and will be a black tie event with about 1000 attendees, including CEO?s and other high profile people.

?This year?s event will support our chosen Charity Breast Cancer Care,? said Simon Wolfson, CEO of NEXT Retail. ?If you have had the opportunity to attend previously, you will already know how special these occasions can be. As always it will be star studded, full of glamour and great fun. This year we aim to out-do previous fund-raising events, and as such it already promises to be a truly amazing night. We are delighted to announce live performances by Cheryl Cole, Alexandra Burke and Lemar.?

The charity ball programme includes a drinks reception, a sit-down meal, fundraising games, a silent auction, grand auction, tombola and live entertainment. Diamond Rocks have donated two pieces of diamond jewellery, including a black diamond ring and a pear shape loose diamond. Valued at ?3,000, the black diamond 18K white gold ring features a 3.0 carat black diamond surrounded by 0.20 carat of white diamonds and is up for the Grand Auction. The pear shape 1.39 carat H SI loose diamond is valued at ?5,000 and will be contributed to a diamond themed game to take place during the charity ball.

The Charities & Sponsorship Manager at NEXT said, ?Next are so delighted that Diamond Rocks came forward with the offer of not only one but two extremely generous prizes for our Charity Ball in aid of Breast Cancer Care. I am hoping that both of these wonderful donations will help to raise a substantial amount for this very worthy charity.?

Breast cancer is today the most common cancer among women in the UK. Every year, 46,000 people hear the devastating news that they have this dreadful life-threatening disease. Breast Cancer Care is the UK?s major provider of information, practical assistance and psychological support for anyone affected by breast cancer. They provide direct help to over 22,000 people every year through their helpline, peer support and a range of confidential, face-to-face services. Diamond Rocks takes great pride in supporting the 2010 NEXT charity ball that will raise funds for Breast Cancer Care.

For more information about Diamond Rocks please visit http://www.diamondrocks.co.uk

About Diamond Rocks

Based in Hatton Garden, London, the jewellery capital of the UK, Diamond rocks is backed by an international consortium with offices in New York, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Antwerp and Mumbai. Owning its own manufacturing facility, the company offers an extensive range of high quality contemporary jewellery, designer jewellery, antique jewellery, diamond rings and loose diamonds, as well as a free bespoke design service.

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Escapade Announces its Interactive Halloween Costumes

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:40:07 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) October 7, 2010

Escapade has announced its new range of interactive Halloween costumers available online. The new moving costumes give the wearer the ability to interact with and really bring their costume to life.

The new range of Halloween fancy dress costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Halloween-Costumes-sale.asp) includes Ani-Motion masks which allow the user to bring Werewolf, Goblin and Ghoul costumes to life with a moveable jaw that allows the masks mouths to open and close as the wearer opens and closes theirs.

Escapade also has a large selection of Greyland film Halloween horror masks (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Masks-sale/Halloween-Horror-Masks.asp) that conform to the wearers face. These masks allow the person wearing them to eerily convey their own facial expressions through the masks. ??

Director Bhupendra Maisuria is excited about the new range of interactive costumes saying: “Now the costume wearer has the ability not only to enter the fantasy world of fancy dress, but also to really bring that fantasy to life with a series of costumes that encourage engagement and participation.”

The range of costumes includes Star Wars costumes such as light Sabers and Darth Vader sound boxes for outfits that allow the wearer to turn themselves into their favourite Star Wars character. Customers also have the choice to turn themselves into a beer keg that has the ability to spray beer, or men’s and women’s tequila costumes that have built in holsters, not for guns, but for tequila bottles and shot glasses.

Escapade also stock a range of board game costumes, so the wearer can turn themselves into a human Twister or Operation board for the night.

The site also offers many Halloween Accessories (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Halloween-Accessories-sale.asp) including the new addition of an interactive Halloween costume that allows its wearer to open and close wings that span to nearly eight feet

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of specialist fancy dress costumes and accessories including new children’s Halloween costumes with a wide variety of Halloween Wigs (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Wigs-sale/Halloween-Wigs.asp), masks, make-up, jewellery and novelty products. Escapade also provides unique ladies fancy dress costumes such as maternity costumes, TV and film outfits and sexy costumes.

Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness and Comic Relief’s Celebrity Apprentice which were filmed at Escapade’s Camden store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly and the store was?featured on Gok Wan’s “How to look Good?Naked”.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Joseph McCullough

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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Feel the Fear this Half Term: Halloween Ideas and Events in England

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:54:43 +0000

(PRWeb UK) October 7, 2010

The half term is almost here and there are loads of spooktacular events happening all across the country to entertain your little horrors. This half term holiday the only thing you need to fear is Halloween Night! Find some fiendishly fun activities at http://www.enjoyengland.com/halloween.

If you fancy something a bit different, why not visit the sites of England?s Myths and Legends?

Take the hassle out of half term by visiting http://www.enjoyengland.com/halfterm, to discover what event and family activities are taking place around the country during half term.

This October, Enjoy England the consumer facing brand of VisitEngland is helping parents find some fun activities to keep the kids occupied during their holiday from school. In England there is an amazing variety of attractions and events for families and children of all ages. The holiday may be a break for the kids but you?ll have your work cut out for you trying to entertain them throughout the week. However, keeping them busy doesn?t have to be difficult.

Half Term Ideas

Walk? well? sleep on the wild side at London Zoo at the BedBUGS sleepover from 23 – 24 Oct. 8-11 year olds can spend the night next to spiders, beetles or tamarins, but don’t worry they’re all safely behind glass.

Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble, get to Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books in Newcastle upon Tyne on the double! Creep along this half term and dress to impress, think ghouls and goblins, pirates and witches for a week of weird and wonderful Creepy Creativities!

Have a close encounter with Snakes, Bats and Spiders at Chester Zoo. With over 7000 animals and 500 species, Chester Zoo is the largest zoological garden in the UK. http://www.chesterzoo.org

Not for the faint hearted! Hybrid X, comes to Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham. A high energy and high impact scare entertainment experience taking you through the laboratory complex of the Dominions Genetic Modification and Research facility. With over 30 live actors and a host of special effects, Hybrid X will assault all of your senses as you make your way through over 1000 feet of dark twisting corridor space and the nightmare world that awaits you.

Take the test to see if you?ve got what it takes to be an astronaut at the National Space Centre, Leicestershire. Launch yourself into the future at the National Space Centre, the UK’s largest attraction dedicated to Space Science and astronomy.

Take part in making some art at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. From Halloween decoration to jewellery, join in with the fun activities at BMAG. Face painting, storytelling and craft workshops, workshops and activities take place everyday during the holiday. http://www.bmag.org.uk

Enter the land of Boggles, Twiggles and Thorny Crocklebogs at Bewilderwood, Norfolk, a huge forest of family fun and outdoor adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food! Take part in the Snagglefang’s Spooky Spectacular, dress up to scare, make masks and lanterns and join the lantern parade.

Have a Whizz-Popping time at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Buckinghamshire. There are loads of scrumptious activities to get involved in. Chocolate decorating, Matilda Musical workshop, make Crackling Classroom Finger Puppets, help the head chef make Swiggles of Sweeties and Story time with the Grand High Witch. http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/

View the Eden Project from a whole new perspective from the Rainforest Biome cliff face. Make the most of Halloweden, attend the Little Monsters Ball and enjoy the Eden ice rink at the Skate and Scream experience.

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Escapade Announces Arrival of Avatar Costumes

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:41:57 +0000

Camden, London (PRWEB) October 8, 2010

Escapade has announced its recent acquisition of a large selection of officially licensed Avatar costumes from American costume manufacturer Rubies.

Fancy dress costumes from the film, which has gone on to top the list of the highest grossing movies of all time, are expected to be among the most popular during Halloween 2010.?

The new collection includes full costumes of the film’s most popular characters including Jake Sully and Neytri, as well as a large selection of Avatar masks, and wigs. Avatar fans can even recreate their favourite battles in the film with Na’vi spears and Na’vi bow and arrows.? ?

Customers now also have the ability to really get into the Avatar spirit with the official face paint and make up kit that can be easily used to transform users into a variation of any character from the film.

Escapade’s Director, Bhupendra Maisuria said: “We are really excited by the arrival of the Avatar costumes. Almost everyone who has seen the film wonders what it would be like to live in Pandora or to be one of the Na’vi people and while Escapade can’t get you to Pandora, we can now at least help with the fantasy of becoming your favourite Avatar character.”

Further Avatar themed products that will soon be part of the collection include the deluxe Jake Scully costume and mask and Neytri wigs for adults.

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of specialist fancy dress costumes and accessories including scary Halloween costumes and Halloween accessories, make-up, jewellery and novelty products. Escapade also provides unique ladies fancy dress costumes, army fancy dress, TV and film outfits and sexy costumes.

Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness and Comic Relief’s Celebrity Apprentice which were filmed at Escapade’s Camden store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly and the store was?featured on Gok Wan’s “How to look Good?Naked”.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Joseph McCullough

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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See It, Love It, Buy It, Wear It – Tomorrow

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:39:31 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) October 8, 2010

Fantastic news for fashionistas – Laura Ashley has launched its next day delivery service, which means that customers need no longer wait to get their hands on the utterly covetable Laura Ashley pieces that they’ve been oohing over online.

Customers who place an order by 1.30pm between Monday and Thursday will receive their fabulous purchases the very next day, at a highly competitive delivery cost of ?7.00 – perfect for those with an unexpected occasion to dress for, a last-minute get together planned – or even an event they’ve just not had the time to outfit-plan for.

An excursion to real-life shops might offer an even more immediate gratification fix but factor in the inevitable expenses that come with such a shopping trip – the parking or travel costs, the restorative coffee and cake, the five other things spotted while ‘just passing’ other shops – and top this with the fact that the relevant size or colour may not even be in stock, and that ?7.00 delivery charge becomes virtually negligible.

With even more collections from the new season now available online at Laura Ashley, there are few who will be able to resist the temptation of being able to take speedy delivery of the effortlessly stylish, ultra feminine and high quality fashion that Laura Ashley does so inimitably.

For contemporary tailoring and workwear with a desirable twist, look no further than the Laura Ashley Essentials Collection, which features key wardrobe pieces in a palette of solid colours: red, white, grey, navy and chocolate. Choose from women’s dresses in ever-popular and always-flattering jersey and wool flannel, plus shorter-length jackets and cosy coats, plus basic tops given an edge with design features like twist fronts, ruching and polka dots.

Customers can also channel their inner 60s society belle with the Heiress Collection, which exudes ladylike glamour with sophisticated, simple lines and an emphasis on details: think large collars, rose prints, bows, ruffles and sequins on tweeds and textured wool in pared-down tones of black and charcoal given a bold colour pop with tomato red or a subtle shimmer of metallic silver.

Topped with a fluffy lambswool cardigan for warmth and added texture, this is a look that recalls The Season in days gone by and will take wearers from day to night with the addition of some demure pearls on the one hand, or eye-catching statement jewellery on the other.

There’s a more natural feel at the heart of the Lake Windermere collection, which is built around a palette of sharp lime, grass green, warm oatmeal and soft blue and keys into this season’s heritage trend with its use of British wools and traditional craftsmanship. Of-the-minute blurred florals feature on dresses and skirts, while trousers are chic yet casual, in slouchy pinstripes or cosy needle cord; details like appliqu?, corsages and bows are also present.

Summer wardrobes may not be getting much of an airing now that the nights are drawing in earlier, and with so many new and fabulous pieces for Autumn now available at Laura Ashley, it’s hard to imagine a better time to start taking advantage of the new next-day delivery service. What customers see on their screen today could be hanging in their wardrobe by tomorrow – or better yet, being worn and admired by friends and colleagues.

Please see http://www.lauraashley.com for further details, terms and conditions.

For more information please contact:

Laura Ashley PR Team

0207 880 5100

About Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley is one of the UK’s leading retailers, with over 225 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland, plus an expanding international business offering stylish, high quality, great value women’s clothing and home furnishings. In the last financial year Laura Ashley sales were ?268.4 million.

As a much-loved British heritage brand Laura Ashley founded in 1953 provides a source of design-led items, good-quality yet accessible fabrics, wallpaper, furniture, lighting and home accessories and women’s fashion.

The company also offers an excellent level of services including an array of bespoke options for the home, including made to order upholstery in a choice of over 100 fabric options, made to measure curtains & blinds and a comprehensive Design service.

Laura Ashley has growing franchise operations all over the world, including the Far East, Australia, Scandinavia and South America, as well as increasing numbers of licensing projects for products including carpets, eyewear, scarves and bedlinen.

In addition to an increasing portfolio of store Laura Ashley also offers a mail order service and internet sales at http://www.lauraashley.com.

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Ernest Jones has Announced the Launch of Amanda Wakeley Jewellery

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:50:23 +0000

Borehamwood, Herts (PRWEB) October 13, 2010

Ernest Jones, the diamond and watch specialist has announced the launch of Amanda Wakeley jewellery, exclusively designed for Ernest Jones. Winner of three British Fashion Awards for Glamour, Amanda Wakeley is synonymous with luxury and sophistication. The collection at Ernest Jones features four key themes of stylish jewellery; ‘The Statement’, ‘Linear Vintage’, ‘Skinny Diamonds’, The Drop and ‘The Zodiac’. Each theme captures a mood and look perfectly, whilst remaining glamorous, fashionable and elegant.

Inspired by the understated allure of her fashion collections, the Amanda Wakeley jewellery (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/l/jewellery/brand%7Camanda+wakeley/ ) collection has been created exclusively for Ernest Jones. Each luxurious piece is crafted from chic sterling silver and hand-set with dazzling white, black or coffee-coloured diamonds.

Commenting on The Statement Collection, an elegant collection of jewellery for every day or evening wear, Amanda Wakeley said: “I wanted to create some bold pieces within the range by juxtaposing large sculptural shapes with tiny pav? diamond strips.”

The Linear Vintage Collection from Amanda Wakeley (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/ ) combines the ‘contemporary, clean lines of dazzling diamonds with classic vintage inspired milgrain finishing, with key pieces including vibrant sterling silver and diamond pendants, hoop earrings, rings and bangles.’

The Skinny Diamonds Collection is ‘designed to be equally beautiful worn alone or stacked to give an endless layering combinations for a truly personalised look.’

Of The Zodiac Collection Amanda said that “the celestial influences of astrology combine with diamonds really appealed to me – easily worn with jeans or an evening dress. I hate the thought of diamond jewellery being kept only for social situations.”

The Drop collection features long, elegant pendants and earrings. “I love fine jewellery to have versatility,” said Amanda. “It’s modern and relevant to how we live now. One moment the spiral diamond pendant can be on a skinny choker, the next suspended on a long super fine chain.”

About Amanda Wakeley

Amanda Wakeley started designing through a personal passion to create beautiful clothes that women will love to wear. Awarded an OBE in 2010 for contributions to the fashion industry, Amanda Wakeley is worn by some of the world’s most famous celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson and Halle Berry. Find out more about Amanda Wakeley at http://www.amandawakeley.com.

About Ernest Jones: The Diamond and Watch Specialist:

Ernest Jones, the Diamond and Watch Specialist, has over 200 stores and a retail website. Ernest Jones offers a wide range of leading brand watches (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/watches.do ) and high quality jewellery. Ernest Jones also has a stunning selection of gifts (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/gifts.do ) for all occasions. Ernest Jones is part of Signet Jewellers Limited, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

Contact Details:

Tim Lundberg

Copywriter E-Commerce Marketing

Ernest Jones

Imperial Place

3 Maxwell Road

Borehamwood

Herts

WD6 1JN

0208 207 8312

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk

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Escapade Launches World’s First Interactive Halloween Flash Site

admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:39:28 +0000

Camden, London (PRWEB) October 14, 2010

Escapade fancy dress has unveiled http://www.halloweenescapade.com, an interactive and innovative flash based website based around Halloween and designed for user entertainment.

As one of the UK’s predominant fancy dress companies, Escapade have learned a thing or two about Halloween in its 28 year history. The company has combined this knowledge with its love for the fun of the season and have created a Halloween website unlike any other in the world.

The elaborate flash site allows users the chance to really get to enjoy the season of Halloween in a completely interactive and unique way. The stunning site is set out like an adventure land and the longer that the user spends on it, the more they uncover, find and enjoy.

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The one of a kind site features a fully interactive flash adventure with graphically enhanced games, food recipes, a plethora of essential Halloween freebies, short stories, cocktail recipes, Halloween stories from around the world and articles ranging from the history of Halloween to legends about notorious characters associated with the season.

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An even more exciting feature of the site is that it changes completely between day and night. During the day time the site has content and graphics that are family friendly and aimed at children, but after 7:30pm all of the content on the site alters drastically with a completely new selection of graphic games and content, making it worth a visit at least twice. The site is the first of its kind in the Halloween market and an amazing development for the festive season.

The idea for the site came about while researching the Halloween market in the UK and the rest of the world and discovering that there was a gap in the market. While there are a plethora of websites out there dedicated to selling costumes and providing useful Halloween information, there are very few Halloween sites dedicated towards user interactive fun. This is why Escapade decided to create a site dedicated to the user, allowing them to really get into the spirit of Halloween in an interactive and fun way.

Escapade Director, Bhupendra Maisuria said: “The aim of the site is to bring the fun of the Halloween season back to its roots in the United Kingdom. The majority of the world believes that Halloween is an American holiday due to the popularity of the season in the United States. However, it is important to remember that Halloween is British and we are excited about the opportunity of giving the public a chance to reconnect with this fact in a fun and interactive manner.”

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of specialist fancy dress costumes and accessories including kids fancy dress costumes with a wide variety of wigs, masks, make-up, jewellery and funny fancy dress. Escapade also provides unique ladies fancy dress costumes such as maternity costumes, TV and film outfits and sexy costumes.

Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness and Comic Relief’s Celebrity Apprentice which were filmed at Escapade’s Camden store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly and the store was?featured on Gok Wan’s “How to look Good?Naked”.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Nicholas Williams

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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In-spireLS Magazine: The Only Magazine Dedicated to Promoting Positivity

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:41:13 +0000

(PRWeb UK) October 14, 2010

Many magazines gain their readership and sales by slating and degrading the names of the celebrities or public figures who feature. However, In-spireLS is a magazine completely dedicated to promoting positive lifestyle choices and to, enhancing the lives of every individual who reads it.

In-spireLS is available to read online at http://www.in-spirelsmagazine.co.uk and is currently updated with new and exciting content at the end of every month. In-spireLS also now has a members section where readers can be sent emails regarding new posts. Events and Night life, and In-spirational songs of the week and other segments are updated on a regular basis to keep up-to-date with the best events taking place in London.

We recently released our 2nd edition on 10/10/10- read the in-spirational new issue which features the latest in hot fashion trends, gadgets, positive thinking articles and featured interviews with our Wonder Women- Joanna Ketterer, creator of ethical clothing brand ?Luva- Huva?, CBBC children?s presenter and comedian Miss London, Entrepreneur?s and Designers Lyande and Julia from JeweL Clothing and Supermen- UK Hip-Hop talent Artcha, Grime artist Fumin and Entrepreneur and creator of 4tees clothing- Tazer Black.

In-spireLS Magazine needs you – If you are a business owner, Doctor, Lawyer, Singer, Actress or working hard in any area get in contact.

For more information contact the Editor (Sasha Shantel) or Co-Editor (Syianne Raemond) at: info(at)in-spirelsmagazine(dot)co(dot)uk

To make a purchase from the In-spire Lifestyle store check their official website. http://www.in-spirelifestyles.com

Follow In-spireLS on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/inspirels

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Market Penetration Remains Strong As The Small Luxury Hotels Of The World? Brand Continues To Grow

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:43:28 +0000

(Vocus) October 20, 2010

Small Luxury Hotels of the World?, which recently moved its head-office to central London, has seen robust and positive growth thus far in 2010 with the addition of 47 new hotels since January 2010, including some exciting additions in growth markets such as India, China and Japan.

Indicators of strong growth include an increase in reservations of 16 per cent year to date in comparison to this time last year and an increase in revenue of 12 per cent since January 2010.

??Increasing the geographical spread of the SLH brand is central to our development strategy, and the fact that we now have a strong presence in emerging markets such as China and Japan among many other countries enables us to meet the needs of our loyal and well-travelled clientele,?? commented Paul Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World now comprises 519 exclusive properties, spanning over 70 different countries. Whether it is an exquisite beach resort in Mexico, a charming 16th-century villa set in the Italian countryside, a stunning imperial palace in the heart of Beijing or a boutique beachside villa with private plunge pool in Sri Lanka, Small Luxury Hotels of the World has once again been successful in seeking out some of the world?s finest small, independent hotels.

To complement this development in the Asia-Pacific, our social media and marketing strategy is also making its presence known in emerging markets with a Japanese Twitter page launched last month and three Chinese social networks launched this month. Additionally, 25 per cent of SLH Facebook followers are from India.

EMEA Region Continues to Lead the Way

The SLH brand has witnessed another strong growth in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) this quarter. With the 47 hotels that have joined the brand so far for 2010, almost 60% of these are located in the EMEA region. Significant growth has taken place in Germany with the addition of three hotels this quarter, and exciting new additions in Nice, Istanbul and Barcelona.

Ch?teau des Vigiers Golf & Country Club, Bordeaux, France http://www.slh.com/vigiers

In the heart of the Dordogne and the Bordeaux Wine District, this remarkable hotel is known to the locals as ?Little Versailles?. Set in 450 acres of beautiful French countryside near Bergerac with gourmet dining, its own wine estate, a blissful spa and a challenging golf course.

Hotel La Perouse, Nice, France http://www.slh.com/laperouse

Just a short walk from the old town in Nice and nestled at the foot of Colline du Chateau on the corniche, La Perouse benefits from one of the best locations in Nice. Boasting fantastic views of the ocean, a gorgeous courtyard restaurant and a relaxing rooftop terrace and bar, this is Riveria glamour at its casual best.

Albergo Al Sole, Treviso, Italy http://www.slh.com/albergoalsole

This charming 16th-century villa set on the central square in Asolo is considered to be ?the pearl of Veneto?. With spectacular views over the quaint hillside town of Asolo, this haven of tranquility is set in the most beautiful little town with the Queen Caterina Cornaro castle nearby and the 13th-century Rocca fortress at the top of the hill with astounding views.

Tomtom Suites, Istanbul, Turkey http://www.slh.com/tomtomsuites

An elegant oasis in the heart of Istanbul?s diplomatic district, Tomtom Suites is a beautifully renovated 19th-century former convent, now a stylish, all-suite boutique hotel that is quietly tucked away in a side street in the cosmopolitan area of Beyoglu. Situated close to some of Istanbul?s best nightlife, entertainment, culture and shopping, the hotel boasts a panoramic rooftop terrace and bar, an inviting bistro and a cosy library.

Petra Hotel & Suites, Patmos Island, Greece http://www.slh.com/petra

The Petra Hotel and Suites has emerged as a luxurious and intimate hotel on Patmos Island, enchanting all guests that walk through their doors with the highest standards of hospitality and personalized service from an authentic Greek Islands boutique hotel.

Pietra e Mare, Mykonos, Greece http://www.slh.com/pietraemare

Set on a sandy beach on the beautiful Greek Island of Mykonos, this hotel is a peaceful couples-only hotel with all rooms and suites enjoying a view of the Aegean Sea. Delightful touches such as fresh flowers in the rooms and your own private balcony or terrace with beautiful sea views all come together to enhance the tranquillity and stress-free atmosphere of Pietra e Mare.

Gut Klosterm?hle, Brandenburg, Germany http://www.slh.com/gutklostermuehle

Set on a magical private lake in the Brandenburg Marches, a beautiful area with 3000 lakes, this stunning nature resort and medical spa has a wide choice of accommodation, three inviting restaurants, a broad selection of treatments and an infinite variety of outdoor pursuits. ????

Ketschauer Hof, Deidesheim, Germany http://www.slh.com/ketschauerhof

For guests that like to think of themselves as novice connoisseurs, Ketschauer Hof, is a real find on the German wine route. The hotel was originally the manor house of the esteemed Bassermann-Jordan wine estate in Deidesheim. Surrounded by spectacular vineyards and with a delectable restaurant and wine bistro, the hotel stays true to its boutique nature and attentive service with 18 rooms and suites together with a spa.

Die Sonne Frankenberg, Frankenberg, Germany http://www.slh.com/sonnefrankenberg

Guests are spoilt for choice at this luxury hotel with three superb restaurants, a spa and fitness centre. This little spot of holiday heaven is decorated in the historic local customs with old photographs of the town and its famous personalities throughout the years. In the summer months, enjoy traditional German cuisine on the terrace facing the Town Hall.

Le Pavillon des Lettres, Paris, France http://www.slh.com/pavillondeslettres

An exciting new design concept in the 8th arrondissement in Paris, the superb location of this hotel, right on the doorstep of Paris? most prestigious shopping streets isn?t the only thing to get excited about. With a succinctly literary theme, each of its 26 rooms represents a letter of the alphabet and is dedicated to a famous international writer whose name begins with that letter. Text from the writer?s work is written above the bed and a copy of the book is in each room. Added to this, every room is equipped with an i-Pad.

Hotel Bagu?s, Barcelona, Spain http://www.slh.com/bagues

Perfectly placed in the heart of Barcelona?s cultural and shopping district, Hotel Bagu?s is an irresistible reason to visit Barcelona. Occupying the historic palace of El Regulador, one of the city?s most attractive buildings on La Rambla, this intimate boutique hotel not only houses a museum showcasing the beautiful modernist Art Nouveau jewellery of Lluis Masriera but also displays an exclusive piece of Masriera jewellery in each hotel bedroom.

Brand Presence in the Americas Increases with an Exciting Addition in Mexico

The presence of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand in Latin America continues this year with the addition of a hotel in the foothills of San Antonio. As interest in and from Latin America remains high with Brazil?s economy continuing to grow in the world market, this region will continue to be a key focus for the SLH brand over the coming years.

Hacienda de San Antonio, Colima, Mexico http://www.slh.com/haciendadesanantonio

In the foothills of the Fuego volcano in the Colima Highlands, Hacienda de San Antonio is a beguiling and tranquil place to get away from it all. The suites all reflect the traditions of Mexico?s art and crafts with a working fireplace in every room. Relax with a massage on your terrace or laze on a lounger by the pool, with the volcano as a backdrop.

The Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant, Vermont, USA http://www.slh.com/pantherinn

Guests who are looking for a romantic getaway in the mountains should look no further than this charming retreat in southern Vermont. Set in genteel Manchester Village, Reluctant Panther Inn & Restaurant has superb views of Mount Equinox, a delightful restaurant with an excellent reputation for fine dining, stylish rooms and suites and above all, a pampering atmosphere.

Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada http://www.slh.com/georgiancourt

Between the ocean and the mountains in the centre of spectacular Vancouver is the Georgian Court Hotel. Boasting a fantastic central position, a superb choice of restaurants and a floor dedicated exclusively to female guests. The interior design of the rooms and suites is classic in style with modern touches. Special touches on the women-only floor include a yoga mat, hair straighteners and life-style magazines.

One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, Bal Harbour, FL, USA http://www.slh.com/onebalharbour

One Bal Harbour is a tranquil oasis where understated elegance meets sheer indulgence in a dazzling 18-storey glass tower overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Complete with a waterfront spa, a gourmet restaurant and ocean-view bar, this beachfront hotel is just 15 minutes from lively South Beach.

Asia-Pacific Sees Significant Growth in China, India and Japan

The SLH brand is excited to see two more hotels added to the collection in Japan, bringing our presence in Japan up to 5 hotels. With our new social networks in China and our Japanese Twitter page we are looking forward to seeing the brand expand further into these emerging markets.

Hotel ?clat Beijing, Beijing, China http://www.slh.com/

Amid the frenzied excitement of Beijing is this sophisticated sanctuary. Incredibly stylish and contemporary, Hotel Eclat Beijing is a hip urban retreat with a superb location in the heart of Beijing. Luxury abounds at Hotel Eclat with 24-hour butler service to all the rooms, gourmet dining and stunning original works of modern art throughout.

Noborioji Hotel, Nara, Japan http://www.slh.com/noborioji

Set in the enchanting city of Nara that holds numerous historic treasures and a stunning deer park, Noborioji Hotel is nestled at the foot of the temple of Kofuku-Ji. With a uniquely calming atmosphere, a gourmet restaurant, a fitness centre and aromatherapy spa, the hotel is as charming as its historic surrounds.

Ganga Kutir Raichak, Kolkata, India http://www.slh.com/gangakutir

Ganga Kutir Raichak is an intimate retreat on the banks of the River Ganges for city folk who have become caught up in the hustle and bustle and need some time-out to rest a while. Peace and tranquility are assured with just 16 sophisticated guest rooms, simple but delicious international cuisine, a bar overlooking the river, a spa, meditation centre, engaging view of Ganges and most of all peace.

Hotel Il Palazzo, Fukoaka, Japan http://www.slh.com/ilpalazzo

Located close to Fukouka?s entertainment district, Hotel Il Palazzo has been recently renovated to provide spacious and stylishly decorated accommodation, a gourmet French restaurant, a theatre room, a famous bar and a superb wedding venue. A cocktail from the hotel bar with its vast choice of Japanese drinks is a must.

With press about the luxury market being under pressure in the past few years, applications to be part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand remain as strong as ever. In spite of this continuing high demand, criteria remain as strict as ever, with high standards of excellence forming a critical element of the selection process. For this reason, only five per cent of the hotels that apply are successful.

About Small Luxury Hotels of the World: The Small Luxury Hotels of the World? (SLH) brand is an unrivalled portfolio of some of the world?s finest small independent hotels. Comprising over 500 hotels in more than 70 countries, the diversity of the individual hotels, and the experiences that they offer, is exceptional. From cutting-edge design hotels to palatial 17th century mansions, city centre sanctuaries to remote private islands, historic country houses to idyllic resorts, Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers only the very best. Reservations can be made at any Small Luxury Hotels of the World property online at http://www.slh.com, via the free SLH iPhone app or by contacting your favourite travel planner. You can also call a Small Luxury Hotels of the World reservations office; to view a listing by country please click here: http://slh.com/reservationnumbers.html.

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Happiness Is Catching In The New Issue of Good Health Magazine

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:56:02 +0000

(Vocus) October 29, 2010

As the title implies, Good Health Magazine is about exactly that: exercise and diet to stay fit. But health is also about happiness, and the magazine?s November issue offers four salient points to improve well-being by ?infecting? your friends.

From mingling with others to cheering up those who are sad, smiling to everyone or modulating those down moments to keep from passing negativity to your children, these strategies work hand-in-hand to present a positive force to loved ones and the world.

Good Health is dedicated to providing inspirational and positive solutions to the challenges of staying physically and emotionally fit at every stage of life. It is available via subscription at magshop.com.au, the source for discount magazine subscription, books, gift ideas and much more.

The Get Fit Checklist

Where to start? That?s the question facing the motivated reader who wants to improve their physical and emotional well-being. Good Health offers eight workout strategies, assessing the effect of each on weight loss, muscle building/toning and cardiovascular benefits.

Some of these options will be familiar, such as boxing, weight training and the stationary bike. Others are newer and/or more exotic: the vibe plate is exactly what it sounds like, a stationary work out on a platform that vibrates beneath you, while a group exercise boot camp involves lots of running and body-weight resistance exercise.

For the more rhythmically inclined, this year?s fitness craze is the dancercise class Zumba. Set to the seductive rhythms of merengue, salsa and samba and using those dance steps in a non-stop blur of motion, the author Beverley Hadgraft rightly calls it ?a party from start to finish.?

Rounding out the options are the familiar Pilates program and circuit training, a good all-over workout that?s recommended for those who enjoy getting fit in groups. Elsewhere in the issue, Hadgraft espouses the benefits of ocean swimming as an exercise regimen.

Hot-Button Issues

For the migraine sufferers among us, Good Health offers tested strategies for heading off an attack before it starts. A very different kind of hurt, infidelity is on the rise due to a website that encourages cheating and the false sense of intimacy the internet can foster. Warning signs and what to do about them are central tools in the battle to stay faithful.

Australia is a leader in combating the ever-present threat of skin cancer. In a special Good Health update, the editors provide solutions for protecting skin that go well beyond creams and ointments to embrace dietary tricks?green tea, cooked tomatoes and a combination of caffeine and exercise are proven deterrents?and even suggest sunscreen types based on specific outdoor activities

Things to Consider

But the coverage doesn?t stop there. Consult the November issue of Good Health for tips on toned arms by Christmas, the secret of good sleep, steps to healthy teeth and innovative forms of conflict resolution.

Celebrity animal lovers tell their stories, share their love and offer advice: jewellery designer Nikki Phillips, Olympic swimmer Libby Trickett, ?Bondi Vet? star Dr. Chris Brown and TV vet Dr. Katrina Warren tell how their lives have improved since they?ve gone to the dogs.

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Postgoldforcash Launch Their First UK Gold Buying Event In Manchester ? Featuring Anne Diamond

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:37:29 +0000

(PRWEB) October 31, 2010

Postgoldforcash have chosen Manchester to launch their First UK Gold Buying Event. Forming part of the English Core Cities Group, Manchester was chosen due to the fact it is today known for being a centre of the arts, the media, higher education and commerce; all contributing to Manchester polling as the second city of the United Kingdom. With an estimated population of over 480,000 in the city, Postgoldforcash also believe many people can benefit from the UK?s First Gold Buying Event.

On 10th and 11th November 2010, Postgoldforcash are inviting anyone who would like to sell their gold, platinum and silver to their first Gold Buying Event in the UK. Postgoldforcash are offering people that attend the event 20% extra for their gold as their will be no postage fees. People will also get the opportunity to receive cash the same day, meet the Postgoldforcash Team and watch the gold valuation process. Ian Corica, Co-Founder, ?We are particularly interested in buying some exceptional pieces, including vintage Rolexes, pre 1947 Silver Coins, antique jewellery and premium time pieces. Due to the high price of gold still rising, this is the perfect time for consumers to cash in and come along and sell gold for cash. I am also looking forward to meeting our customers in person and hopefully they can make some extra money on the run up to Christmas.?

Anne Diamond will be attending the event on the 10th November so she can answer people?s questions and also talk about her great experience with Postgoldforcash and what she spent her money on.

Postgoldforcash are also encouraging people to bring along their friends and family so they can make even more money for selling their gold. They have recently launched a new ?refer a friend? scheme where the existing customer and the new customer will receive an extra ?10 each for their gold if we buy more than ?50 worth of gold off them. It could be a great day out for all family and friends.

The event is being held at the well known Britannia Hotel Manchester which is in the city centre. The address is Portland Street, M1 3LA. Customer Acquisition Manager, Kerry Patton says, ?Everyone is welcome so please come along meet Anne Diamond, the Postgoldforcash Team and see how much your Gold is actually worth. When customers sell gold to us, they won?t be able to find a better price as we are offering everyone who attends an extra 20% for their Gold to celebrate the first of our UK Gold Buying Events.?

For further information about the event, please call 01202 666249. Mike Corica, Head of Security, is encouraging people to arrange a private appointment if they have a particularly valuable piece of jewellery, which also can be booked by calling the number above.

Notes to Editors: –

Postgoldforcash.com is based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in a TNS Mystery Shopper Study, was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 25grams of 9ct gold to buy. In fact, postgoldforcash.com pays over double the amount of money for gold paid by some of its largest rivals. Postgoldforcash also came top in BBC?s One Show Postal Gold Survey. For a summary of this study see the comparison table at http://www.postgoldforcash.com

Its two founder directors, Ashley Faull and Ian Corica, have over 30 years experience in the jewellery trade and very extensive media and business start-up experience. They believe that with the current high Gold price, combined with the poor economic climate, there is a great opportunity for postgoldforcash.com to provide a first rate and highly trusted Gold buying service to its customers.

Postgoldforcash.com sends a free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold.

Postgoldforcash.com values the Gold and calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their free Gold Selling Pack, postgoldforcash.com say that there has never been an easier way to make cash.

For the latest news see http://www.postgoldforcash.com or contact Lindsay on 01202 666249 for any further information

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An Irresistible New Temptation From Streets Magnum

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:44:33 +0000

(Vocus) November 3, 2010

Streets Magnum is set to take ice cream-lovers to new levels of indulgence with the launch of Streets Magnum Temptation – Chocolate.

The decadent new Magnum features delectable white chocolate and brownie pieces with swirls of sumptuous chocolate sauce in a creamy choc centre and encased in a Belgian chocolate shell.

Presented in an eye-catching jewellery box, Magnum Temptation Chocolate immediately distinguishes itself in a class of its own and as something special ? it?s the perfect gift to give yourself!

Available now in supermarkets, petrol and convenience stores nationally. Single serves RRP$ 4.40 and three-pack grocery multipacks RRP$ 7.79.

About Unilever

Unilever works to create a better future every day. Our company helps people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others.

Unilever is one of the world?s leading fast-moving consumer goods companies, with strong local roots in more than 100 countries. Globally, Unilever has around 163,000 employees, and in 2009 generated annual sales of ?40 billion. In Australasia, Unilever employs more than 1,600 people, and has offices and manufacturing facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Unilever?s portfolio features some of the world?s best-known household names. In Australasia, our name brands include Flora, Lipton, Bushells, Dove, Rexona, Vaseline, Omo, Surf, Continental, Chicken Tonight and Streets.

For more information about Unilever and its brands, please visit http://www.unilever.com.au

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Website Offering Online Shopping for Christmas Gifts 2010

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:37:03 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 3, 2010

The Christmas mad rush for buying gifts online has started with many of the top selling gifts like the Xbox Kinect already sold out. Online Shopping is one such website selling the hottest toys and video games online in the USA.

Online Shoppers might remember that last year?s craze were the Zhu-Zhu pet toys. The hottest selling toys for 2010 seem to be Bananagrams and Fisher-Price Dance Star Mickey. Online Shopping is offering these toys at a good price. Launched early this year, this website also sells clothes, shoes, jewellery and sporting goods online. The interface is pretty simple to use and anyone wanting to make a quick purchase or do a in depth research by reading customer reviews will find this online shopping site very useful. Whether one is a casual shopper looking to browse through the list of items for sale or a shopaholic on a rampage, this site will be useful.

For those who have a specific gift in mind for their kids, spouse or parents, its good order it early so that it doesn?t get sold out by the time December 2010 arrives. For example, the pre orders for the video game console accessory Xbox Kinect is already sold out in many online retailers.

Those who are looking for a suggestion for the perfect gift might want to check out the bestsellers section in this online shopping website and also read through the many thousands of real customer reviews of various products. This will help in selecting the perfect gift. Each product is displayed with a list of editorial reviews, product description, physical dimensions and the availability information. The shipping information that is displayed will help in taking a better decision on when to order.

Some of the other types of products that online shopping website sells are watches, digital downloads like songs and eBooks. Its important to hurry up and buy before the most wanted gifts get sold out.

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Coloured Diamond Investment Continues to Soar As Elite Gems Sells 10.88ct Pink Diamond

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:37:40 +0000

(PRWEB) November 18, 2010

Elite Gems, a Mayfair-based coloured diamond investment specialist, announced today, the sale of a large pink diamond in Hong Kong. The stone, a magnificent 10.88 carat Marquise Cut Pink Diamond, cut from a 37 carat rough Brazilian diamond, found in 2006, was sold to a prominent Asian collector for an undisclosed amount this week. Graded Fancy Brown-Pink by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), reports estimate the diamond to have sold for somewhere between $ 4 and $ 4.8 million. This follows the growing trend in coloured diamond investment in a continuing unstable world economy.

Globally, investors are waking up to the potential of rare coloured diamonds as an investment, and it?s not just investors, the global jewellery industry continues to offer its strong support with rapidly growing markets in the Middle East, Asia and China, where the aesthetic value of coloured diamonds is gaining popularity, as the segment of upscale consumers grows.

Diamonds are the most concentrated sources of value on the planet, and their allure now appeals to all cultures. With market trends currently favourable, analysts predict that demand will outstrip supply for the next decade, as emerging economies in the Middle East, Asia and Far East transition to serving consumer-buying interests. The growth rate of diamond sales has now outpaced that of gold jewellery.

Coloured diamond investment has a recession proof track record. History shows, coloured diamonds have been one of the best performing assets during periods of inflation and currency devaluation. Since formal records began in the 1970?s, prices for the highest grades of coloured diamonds have increased in value by an average of between 10-15% per year, with rarer colours and higher grades enjoying the greatest appreciation ? even in times of economic instability. In addition, this appreciation has statistically been non-correlated to the stock and bond markets, an important consideration for investors seeking a diversified portfolio.

During the 1970s, and early 1980s, when inflation raged and the economy contracted, coloured diamond prices grew at a double digit rate.

When the NASDAQ bubble burst in 2000, they held their value. During the currency crises of the late 1990s, investors rapped in Argentina and Russia used them to protect their wealth from the plummeting Argentine Peso and Russian Ruble.

Today with the dollar and the pound so unstable, more and more investors are grabbing hold of natural coloured diamonds as the downside financial risk is minimal, but the upside is exceptional. A rare natural coloured diamond bought today could increase in value five to ten times in the next 10 years

One of the rarest and most valuable coloured diamonds, natural pink diamonds are so rare that most jewellers have never seen one, and will never own one.

The value of pink diamonds is linked directly to their rarity, with demand increasing with every high-profile purchase, such as the 6 carat diamond which Hollywood actor Ben Affleck gave to his former fianc?e, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez in 2004.

In December 2009, a new world record was set for price per carat when a 5 carat pink diamond was sold in Hong Kong for $ 10.8 million (?6.9 million).

This week, a 24.78 carat pink diamond is up for auction at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva. The impressive emerald-cut gem, which is expected to fetch ?24 million, was last sold 60 years ago.

High profile auctions such as these, serve as a barometer of stability in the market and illustrate the reliability of coloured diamonds as a store of value.

Ansar Ali, CEO of Elite Gems said; “There’s more to diamonds than meets the eye. Coloured diamonds are the most concentrated form of wealth on earth. The market for natural coloured diamonds is very strong at the moment and prices have risen by 25% within the last year, if that pace continues, an investment in natural coloured diamonds today could double in value in the next 24 months. With low investor confidence in paper assets. loose coloured diamonds are a great way for investors to diverse their portfolio, as they can help during hyperinflation, international financial crisis, or in times of dire need.?

A trusted supplier to international clients and global private investors, Mayfair based Elite Gems, mission is to educate, source and supply the most exclusive and beautiful natural fancy coloured diamonds. With over 100 years combined experience in the industry, Elite Gems has been providing the world?s most portable and concentrated form of wealth with knowledge and discretion. With unparalleled resources, reputation and expertise at their fingertips, Elite Gems policy is to never deal in conflict diamonds (Blood Diamonds).

?Acquiring and collecting coloured diamonds is more than just fun. With a few simple principles, it can also be quite lucrative. Over the long term, all coloured diamonds appreciate, and like any other commodity ? timing, buying right and selling right are key issues in being successful. Elite Gems simplifies the process of sourcing, buying and selling investment grade, certified loose coloured diamonds, Given the proper grading and required certification, investors can ensure that the stones they buy, not only last a lifetime, but also reap rich dividends when the time comes.? Ali added.

The choice of world-class diamond investors and serious collectors alike, Elite Gems source the finest stones available worldwide with maximum knowledge and utmost discretion through exclusive agreements.

To find out more, visit http://www.elitegems.co.uk

For more information contact:

Shareena Ali T: +447956 145708

E: Shareenaali(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk

Notes to editors:

About Elite Gems

Elite Gems (http://www.elitegems.co.uk) based both in Mayfair, in the heart of London, and Antwerp, the World Diamond Trading Centre is a unique international boutique diamond investment company offering its clients discreet and professional services. Elite Gems mission is to educate, source and supply the most exclusive and beautiful natural fancy coloured diamonds. With over 100 years combined experience in the industry, Elite Gems has been providing the world?s most portable and concentrated form of wealth with knowledge and discretion. Unparalleled resources, reputation and expertise are why Elite Gems is a trusted supplier to international clients and global private investors. Elite Gems serves its sophisticated clientele with dedication to excellence. That is why both world-class diamond investors and serious collectors rely on our expertise. Elite Gems does not deal in Conflict Diamonds (Blood Diamonds)

For more general information, please visit: http://www.elitegems.co.uk/

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Amoro, Fabulously Affordable Fine Jewelery for This Holiday Season

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:37:08 +0000

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Vocus/PRWEB) November 19, 2010

Jewelery is a favorite holiday gift item and Amoro, the world?s most romantic jeweler, presents its new additions to an already well-appointed jewelery collection.

Featuring the exclusive Eternity Cut? Diamond, Amoro?s I Forever Do Collection is an enduring choice for an eternal love. With superior brilliance and sparkle, each Eternity Cut? Diamond rests in a unique Amoro design crafted with decorative undercarriages and heart-shaped prongs that securely fasten each stone. Select pieces boast an Amoro Diamond Kiss, an extra touch of romance that is forever cherished by the wearer. These special touches can only be found at Amoro, gifts as unique as the recipient.

Amoro’s Dream in Colour Collection is dazzling. Sterling Silver designs with vibrant, genuine gemstones invigorate the collection as Amethysts, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Garnet and Peridot radiate from each stunning piece. Featuring an assortment of breathtaking necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings, Amoro’s Dream in Colour collection offers unique pieces of jewellery to match every personal style. These designs provide a very special gift at amazing values every woman will enjoy.

The Emerald, considered to be among the world’s most beautiful stones, has adorned the crowns of royals and are thought to strengthen and enhance love and contentment. Rich in color and beautifully cut, Amoro?s Colombian Emerald collection of earrings, rings and necklaces has something for everyone.

Amoro?s fabulously affordable fine jewelery offers exceptional value and exceptional quality. Loved ones will delight in receiving a gift selected from Amoro which comes presented in rich, passion-red boxes, protected with lightly scented papers and wrapped in flowing, white linen bows. World renowned as the most romantic jeweler, Amoro’s painstaking attention to detail and exquisite designs offer its clients the finest value jewellery with features found on many premier brands but at pleasingly affordable prices. Amoro’s collection provides the perfect pallet for holiday gift-giving, or the ideal early holiday present for oneself.

About Amoro

Amoro crafts fabulously affordable fine jewelery in precious metals and a variety of gemstones including the Amoro Eternity Cut? Diamond. Founded in the Caribbean by jewelery visionary Stephen Crane, Amoro derived its name from a combination of the Latin words for love and gold. Representing the world?s most romantic jewelery, each creation is intricately designed to uphold Amoro?s tradition of fine craftsmanship ensuring that every Amoro design becomes a romantic symbol of celebration at the very best value and price everyday. For more information and to view the complete collection of romantic jewelery, visit http://www.Amoro.com.

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director, 877-772-6676; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com

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QNet Expects Higher Growth in Central Asia

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:38:06 +0000

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Vocus/PRWEB) November 20, 2010

QNet, the flagship international direct selling subsidiary of Hong Kong based QI Group of Companies, is expecting higher growth in Central Asia, its Executive Chairperson, Donna Imson said today.

?Central Asia has become a major market for QNet after we established agencies and representative offices in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

?Similarly, we have recognized the need for an agency office to be established here to support our Independent Representatives (IRs), and further promote and sustain our business in the region,? she said, adding that QNet operates in over 100 countries and has five million customers.

Her speech was read out during the opening of its agency office called Timson LCC, in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan). Present at the event was Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Sanjar Mukanbetov and Deputy Head of the President?s Administration, Alman Usubakunov.

Imson said Kyrgyzstan offered vast potential to develop human capital, and like the rest of Central Asia, it has a lot of motivated and entrepreneurial-minded people who find network marketing to be a good business option compared to seeking regular jobs.

On a global scale, she said network marketing sources attribute the industry to be currently worth USD 120 billion with over 60 million distributors.

Among QNet?s popular products, she said, are Amezcua harmonised energy wellness range, the Bernhard H. Mayer? luxury timepiece and jewellery collection, the natural energy Himalayan Crystal Collection?, and In-Voice, which provides all-in-one telecommunications solutions.

Others include Ol? Olive Leaf Extract, FibreFit and NutriSky? from its nutrition range, and Physio Radiance from its skin care range, apart from its home care products which will further raise its turnover.

Imson said QNet had invested almost USD 200,000 to create brochures and a website in the Russian language, and produce product training videos to help its IRs develop their business.

However, she cautioned that the network marketing business is not a ?get-rich-quick scheme?.

?Like those who have already achieved financial freedom through QNet, all our IRs must work hard, think smart, stay committed, prepare for initial challenges, and be dedicated to closely following our established and proven business plan to achieve success,? she said.

Earlier, in welcoming QNet to the country, Usubakunov said the Government had an open policy and consistently encouraged foreign companies to set up offices in Kyrgyzstan.

?As a reputable international company, the fact that QNet is investing in Kyrgyzstan will inspire confidence and encourage other companies to similarly do so,? he said.

Adding to this, Mukanbetov, said the country was in need of investment and manpower training to develop further.

?Direct selling is still a fairly new industry in the country. Training our people in such skills will allow them to earn an income without depending on available jobs. This is something to be encouraged as it will help the national economy to grow,? he said.

Those who wish to learn more about QNet can visit its website at http://www.qnet.net

About QNet

Since 1998, QNet has been one of the foremost pioneers of the direct selling profession throughout Asia, distributing an innovative range of lifestyle products to millions of customers around the world through its cutting-edge e-commerce platform. In its second decade, the company is fast emerging as a global direct selling brand with major operations in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, and a worldwide presence in almost 30 different countries through representative offices and agency partnerships.

In addition to its strong portfolio of exclusive wellness brands ? including nutrition, energy, personal care, home care and other lifestyle product categories ? QNet also offers a proven business opportunity to promote the company?s products, representing the potential for an entrepreneurial business venture through network marketing.

QNet, the flagship of the QI Group of Companies, is driven by the mission of ?Raise Yourself To Help Mankind? (RYTHM). This philosophy is embodied in many widespread educational, environmental, cultural, and disaster relief philanthropic initiatives, which are enabled by our corporate social responsibility arm, the RYTHM Foundation.

For more information, please visit http://www.qnet.net.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton will Marry Friday April 29th 2011 Hopefully Continuing the Rare Welsh Clogau Gold Wedding Rings Tradition

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:50:51 +0000

(PRWEB) November 26, 2010

News that Kate Middleton and Prince William are as expected overjoyed that the date and venue are now public and they can begin to plan the day. They are keen to plan the wedding as a couple as much as possible yet due to the scale of the day this is only feasible to such an extent. Rumours are also speculated that Prince Harry is already teasing Prince William and Kate Middleton of an excessive stag night / weekend, although based on Prince Williams more refined nature this is likely to be toned down.

Still undisclosed are the couple?s wedding rings and whether or not they shall contain Clogau Welsh Gold yet as the couple have chosen to keep tradition alive in the selection of the venue Westminster Abbey and the choosing of Kate Middleton?s engagement rings that was once worn by Prince William mother Lady Diana the Princess of Wales; continuing the tradition with the happy couple wearing Clogau Gold wedding rings would not come at any great surprise.

Managing Director of Clogau Gold jewellery Mr Ben Roberts, son of Clogau Gold?s founder Mr Bill Roberts said: ?We are in communication with the palace although we can?t confirm that the tradition shall continue at this stage.? Clogau Gold Jewellery gifted a large amount of Welsh Clogau Gold to The Royal Family and they are expected to still hold an amount due to very few Royal Wedding from that time the likelihood of the rare Welsh gold still being held is high, yet Mr Ben Roberts has also indicated that if for any unforeseen reason that it is not available they are able to assist in keeping the tradition that dates back to 1923.

Prince William and Kate Middleton shall make North Wales their home as Prince Williams service within the RAF search and rescue team based in Anglesey shall continue for a further three years, making an idyllic surrounding for the soon to be newlyweds. This again appears to follow a surprisingly coincidental pattern and it almost seems a Clogau Welsh wedding ring is forthcoming as this would be a fitting reminder of not only a historical Royal connection yet also a subtle reminder of their first years as a married couple, living not far from the Clogau Gold mine and the Clogau jewellery Office also based in North Wales.????

Clogau Gold wish all the best for Kate Middleton and Prince William in whatever they choose and are sure the couple shall have a long and happy marriage together. Yet obviously Prince William and Kate Middleton are not the only couple that shall wed in 2011 and Clogau Gold have created a wide range of jewellery with several unique collections from Am Byth, Cariad and a wide selection of Wedding rings encapsulating the Royal connection as each item of Clogau Gold Jewellery contains the same rare Welsh gold that could be held in the forthcoming Royal Wedding making each piece that much more precious. For the full range of Clogau Gold Jewellery please visit http://www.clogau.co.uk.

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Escapade Offers Free Fancy Dress for the Royal Stag and Hen Parties

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:47:11 +0000

Camden, London (PRWEB) November 26, 2010

Escapade has announced it is offering to ease the burden on the tax payer by offering Prince William and Kate Middleton free costumes for their prospective Hen and Stag parties.

With concerns over the budget of the Royal wedding looming, if Prince William and Kate Middleton decide to opt for a fancy dress themed stag and hen parties Escapade are offering to provide the fancy dress costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/) for the couple and their close friends to cater for the events.

Escapade has 30 years experience in providing excellent quality costumes for parties and events and the staff at their Camden Superstore are offering to provide expert fancy dress advice for the Royal couple and if they take up their offer. The Escapade staff are happy to work around whatever hen and stag night fancy dress (http://www.escapade.co.uk/Hen-Stag-Night-Accessories-sale.asp) theme the couple decide to adopt.

The manager of Escapade’s Camden fancy dress superstore Jon Kerslake said: “Like the rest of the world we are captivated by a Royal wedding and if the future King and Queen of England would like us to share a small part in their big day by providing the costumes for their hen and stag parties free of charge we would be thrilled to do so.”

He also joked: “Given that it is likely to be Prince Harry that is arranging the stag do, our expert costumiers will be at hand to advise him on any potential themes.” ?

About Escapade:

Escapade has been?established for more than?28 years having been founded in 1982. Escapade has thousands of specialist fancy dress costumes and accessories including new children’s Halloween costumes with a wide variety of Halloween Wigs, masks, make-up, jewellery and novelty products. Escapade also provides 70s fancy dress costumes (http://www.escapade.co.uk/70s-fancy-dress.asp) and army fancy dress (http://www.escapade.co.uk/army-fancy-dress.asp) costumes.

Over?its?28 years in business Escapade has built up an enviable client list -?supplying to retail customers, businesses, schools, charities and many TV companies including BBC, CBBC, Walt Disney, MTV, Nickelodeon and Channel 4. Escapade costumes have helped to provide many iconic moments including the “House of Fun” video by Madness and Comic Relief’s Celebrity Apprentice which were filmed at Escapade’s Camden store. Many Escapade fancy dress costumes were also used in the popular TV series “Trigger Happy TV” starring Dom Joly and the store was?featured on Gok Wan’s “How to look Good?Naked”.

For more information Escapade or this PR, please contact:

Nicholas Williams

45-46 Chalk Farm Road

Camden

London

NW1 8AJ

+44 (0)207 485 7384

http://www.escapade.co.uk

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Postgoldforcash?s First Gold Buying Event Was a Great Success

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:40:30 +0000

London (PRWEB) November 30, 2010

The first in a series of Gold Buying Events hosted by Postgoldforcash was a great success, with them paying out great prices to many happy customers. Customers received 20% extra for selling gold on the day as there were no postage costs and gold prices reached an all time high.

On Wednesday 10th November at 10am, Anne Diamond opened the event whilst people queued outside. The event was held in one of Manchester?s premier architectural buildings, The Britannia Hotel on Portland Street. Customers followed the trail of Gold balloons to take them in to meet Anne Diamond herself and also get cash for their scrap gold.

Refreshments were served and all were able to meet Anne Diamond and ask her questions about her experience with Postgoldforcash.com. She said, ?It was so nice to see how surprised and happy people were when they received their offers. I also was very interested in listening to the Gold valuers explaining the background about some of the rare jewellery they bought and also how they test different types of Gold.?

One lady brought in a few rings she had been left by her aunt. She explained, ?I will never wear them as she was a lady who loved flamboyant jewellery and it just does not suit me. I heard on the radio there was this event so I thought my husband and I would have a day trip to Manchester to find out how much they are worth.? Her rings were valued by our experienced gold valuer and her reaction when she found out it was over ?1000 was fantastic. She said, ?My Auntie will be so pleased I am now going to buy something I can wear for the rest of my life.?

Postgoldforcash would like to thank everyone for attending the event and also would like to encourage anyone who was not able to attend the event to call us on 01202 666249if they would like more information on how to sell gold or to request their free gold selling pack.

Notes to Editors: –

Postgoldforcash.com is based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in a TNS Mystery Shopper Study, was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 25grams of 9ct gold to buy. In fact, postgoldforcash.com pays OVER DOUBLE the amount for Gold paid by some of its largest rivals. Postgoldforcash also came TOP in BBC?s One Show Postal Gold Survey. For a summary of this study see the comparison table at http://www.postgoldforcash.com.

Postgoldforcash.com sends a free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold.

Postgoldforcash.com values the Gold and calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their free Gold Selling Pack, postgoldforcash.com say that there has never been an easier way to make cash.

For the latest news see http://www.postgoldforcash.com or contact Lindsay (Lindsay(at)postgoldforcash(dot)com) on 01202 666249 for any further information

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Louis Vuitton Celebrates Diwali

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:41:14 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 2, 2010

Louis Vuitton will celebrate Diwali in its global network of stores, starting November 5th, 2010. From Beirut to Shanghai and from Johannesburg to Oslo, Vuitton stores will be lit up with elegant displays of traditional Hindu motifs, in celebrating of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. For Louis Vuitton, a Maison deeply steeped in values of transmitting heritage and traditions, Diwali will be a wonderful occasion to share its values with visitors worldwide in an atmosphere of joy and festivity. The two month long festivities in November and December 2010 will also be a tribute to Louis Vuitton’s special relationship with India which dates back to almost a century.

Louis Vuitton & India : A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

This is the very first time that Louis Vuitton will be celebrating one single common festival on this scale. The decision to celebrate Diwali, the most joyous and vibrant Hindu festival, in all its stores across the world, was taken to specifically? honour the common values that Louis Vuitton shares with India, the respect for tradition and the passion for innovation.

In the 1920?s, Indian Maharajas placed special orders for elaborate and luxurious trunks and remained Louis Vuitton?s most distinguished and exclusive clients. The first Louis Vuitton store opened in New Delhi in 2003 and in a short span of seven years, the store network has grown to five stores in three major Indian cities, the latest one in Mumbai inaugurated as recently as January 2010.

Louis Vuitton has always endeavoured to be as close and involved with the India of today, the emerging economy that occupies an increasingly important place in the globalized world, as with the traditional India, the country of exceptional arts, crafts and the written word.

In 2009, Louis Vuitton presented a retrospective exhibition on India, in New Delhi and Mumbai, through an extraordinary collection of photographs and films, commissioned and collected by Albert Kahn, the famous French humanist and philanthropist. Louis Vuitton also has a close relationship with India?s dynamic world of art, and has for example showcased, in 2006, ?India of the senses?: a thematic exhibition of Indian and French contemporary artists at the Espace Louis Vuitton in Paris. Louis Vuitton has collaborated renewed collaborations with Indian artists such as Anish Kapoor or Sudarshan Shetty, thus paying homage to the dynamic creativity of India today.

Diwali : MYTHOLOGICAL ORIGINS

A symbol of inter-communal peace and harmony that cuts across barriers of caste, class, religion and country, the festival of Diwali has been revered and celebrated in India from times immemorial.

Numerous myths exist about how the festival originated. The most commonly accepted origin of Diwali dates back to the 3rd century B.C. to the Ramayana epic. Rama, a Hindu god, was a dutiful son and to respect his Father?s wishes, he willingly surrendered his right to the throne to a younger brother and went into exile with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. During this period in the forest, Sita was kidnapped by Ravana, the demon King of Lanka whom Rama defeated in battle. After fourteen long years in exile, Rama returned home to his kingdom Ayodhya.

To welcome him, their rightful king, and to express their boundless joy the people of Ayodhya wore new clothes, lit oil lamps illuminating every house and street, set off fire-crackers and distributed sweets. The origin of Diwali lies in this celebration of the victory of good over evil that cherishes family values of love, respect and harmony. In today?s world, where values of peace and harmony seem to lose importance, Louis Vuitton wishes to make a gesture by uniting all its stores around this Indian festival, which symbolises light, joy, optimism and new beginnings.

Louis Vuitton & Diwali : WINDOWS

For this occasion, Louis Vuitton store windows worldwide will celebrate Diwali with a set-up specially conceived in India in collaboration with Rajeev Sethi, an Indian artist reputed for bringing contemporary relevance to the work of traditional artists and craftsmen. The windows showcase columns of trunks, specially crafted and hand-painted in India on Banana fibre paper, glow from the inside giving passers-by the feeling of gaiety and festivity. Merchandising and packaging will also be inspired by light and joy, thus allowing visitors worldwide to celebrate together the spirit of Diwali, also commonly known as the Festival of Lights.

Louis Vuitton & Diwali : CELEBRATING CRAFTSMANSHIP

Diwali will also be a time for Louis Vuitton to pay tribute to Indian heritage. Fascinated by Indian craftsmanship and the splendour of the fabrics and their colours, not to mention the quality of the materials, Louis Vuitton will re-edit forty pieces from the summer 2010 and winter 2010 collection using the fabric from authentic ?vintage? saris sourced in the cities of New Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Madras, and other cities in India. These delicate pieces, imaginated as silhouettes divided into two styles of skirts and shorts, three dress styles and four other different tops, have been designed with the greatest attention and care. Exclusively made in the Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear workshop in Paris, they are available in several fabrics, whose warm colours are set off by the contrast of gold thread embroidery. These limited edition ready-to-wear pieces will be sold exclusively (in size 38) in the Louis Vuitton Paris Montaigne store.

Furthermore, a new ?Louis Vuitton fabric?, designed by the Louis Vuitton studio with a mix of Monogram flowers and Indian traditional motifs, has been specially woven for this occasion by Indian craftsmen. These fabrics, which come in two colours in cotton and in silk, will be transformed by Louis Vuitton into three existing Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear pieces and a scarf. Sometimes in pink and sea green-coloured silk, sometimes in radiant ivory cotton, these creations celebrate the femininity and elegance of a thoroughly modern woman. Symbol of a delicate marriage of Indian heritage, know-how and Louis Vuitton creativity, these pieces will be available

for purchase worldwide in a network of Louis Vuitton stores.

Learn more about the Diwalli collection and our recent SOS Children’s Villages charity event on Vogue India, Vogue Italy, Times of India, and WWD.

About Louis Vuitton:

The world leader in luxury, Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with the art of stylish travel since 1854. Since 1997, with the arrival of designer Marc Jacobs, it has expanded its expertise to women?s and men?s ready-to-wear, shoes, watches and jewellery, combining traditional craftsmanship with flair and innovation to create a complete lifestyle experience. Since 1987, it has been part of LVMH Mo?t Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world?s largest and most prestigious luxury goods group, founded by Bernard Arnault.

More information at Louis Vuitton

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Debenhams Announces Sales of Royal Doppelganger Ring are Soaring

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:43:44 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) December 3, 2010

Debenhams has announced that sales of a dress ring have sky rocketed due to uncanny likeness to the royal version, following the announcement of Wills’ and Kate’s engagement last week.

Although the department store’s version is a slightly different hue compared to Kate’s engagement ring, it is identical in every other way except from the price – it is currently on sale for ?6.

The stone cluster ring has been one the department store’s best selling styles for two seasons but has seen a massive 312% boost as customers identify it as very similar to the royal engagement ring.

Carie Barkhuizen, Debenhams PR manager, commented: “Even though it’s a slightly different colour, this regal ring is sure to have a long and successful purple reign. It’s clear that our customers want to feel like a princess for a fraction of the price – and for ?6 it’s a royal bargain.??

“We are monitoring sales this week. If the ring continues to sell as it has over the last week, we will be looking to increase stock levels in the run up to Christmas.”

The Vicenza ring is made from coloured glass surrounded by diamantes.?

Following the engagement announcement, Debenhams buyers were flung into frantic planning sessions to develop commemorative product in time for the royal wedding.

Carie Barkhuizen continued: “Kate and William’s wedding will be a special day for the country and the world. All of our departments including home, lingerie and women’s wear are considering ways to mark the occasion.”

About Debenhams:

Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including women’s fashion, women’s jewellery (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery), women’s rings (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery/rings), women’s engagement rings (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery/rings/engagement-rings), men’s wear, kid’s clothing, home, perfume gifts and health and beauty.

Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.

Debenhams operates 167 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark, comprising 154 full department stores and 13 Desire by Debenhams stores, which is a small store concept featuring an edited product range. Debenhams also has 60 international franchise stores in 23 countries. Debenhams online store can be found at Debenhams.com, where shoppers can find out all about the latest products to reach Debenhams’s via Debenhams TV.

Carie Barkhuizen

Debenhams PR Manager

33 Wigmore Street

London

W1U 1QX

020 7408 3298

http://www.debenhams.com

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10 Ways to Make a Travel Insurance Claim Easier from Travel Insurance Direct

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:38:17 +0000

(PRWEB) December 7, 2010

TID General Manager Ian Jackson said that while most Australians would enjoy an uneventful holiday, a small proportion would inevitably experience an incident or emergency, which would result in an insurance claim.

?If you?re with a reputable travel insurance provider and have a legitimate basis to make a claim then there should be no issue at all.

?However the whole claim process can be made far simpler and quicker by taking a few precautionary steps like keeping receipts and emailing images of your valuable items to a safe location.

?If you are a victim of crime while you?re on holidays, you should also make sure you get a copy of the local police report. It?s something that people often forget in the heat of the moment, but it makes it so much simpler to make a claim if you have all the necessary documentation on hand and don?t have to chase it after the event.?

Mr Jackson said TID (http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au) had prepared a simple 10-point check list for travellers which could assist them in the event of a claim. It advises:

1.????Photograph any expensive items you are taking on your travels such as jewellery, handbags or electronic items. Where applicable, record serial numbers.

2.????Email images of your valuables to a safe location such as a webmail address, online vault site or your phone, along with a scan of your passport.

3.????Make sure you have the receipts for any valuable items that you take on your travels.

4.????Once you?ve packed your bag, check the value of items against your insurance policy. If you need to increase your coverage, call your travel insurer and let them know before you depart.

5.????If you buy something expensive while you are travelling, take a photograph and make sure the receipt is stored in a safe location.

6.????If you are the victim of a crime during your holiday, make sure you obtain a local police report.

7.????Your travel insurer should provide you with a reverse charge phone number ? if you need to make a claim then contact them while you?re travelling to discuss the next step.

8.????Make sure you take your travel insurance policy number with you ? ideally load it into your mobile phone and send it to your webmail along with any emergency numbers.

9.????If you have to make a claim, include copies of all documentation you think may be relevant ? the more information that you make available, the easier it is for the insurer to assess your claim.

10.????When submitting your claim, make sure that you keep your own copy of all supporting documentation. If you can submit your claim electronically it will expedite the process. Or if you mail your claim, use Registered Post to ensure proof of delivery.

Travel Insurance Direct is Australia?s number one online travel insurer. Standard policies offer $ 12,000 luggage cover, including up to $ 4000 per item for cameras, laptops and hand-held computers, and up to $ 700 for other individual items.

Travel Insurance Direct is Australia?s leading online travel insurance provider. TID has a core focus of making it easier, better, faster and less expensive for Australian?s to purchase reliable travel cover online. Popular products include holiday Insurance, domestic travel insurance, seniors travel Insurance, Business travel cover and snow insurance. For more information see http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au.

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Debenhams Reports Women Have Christmas All Wrapped Up

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:46:43 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) December 11, 2010

Debenhams has revealed that over 80% of presents under the Christmas tree are selected, purchased and wrapped by women.

A new survey from the department store revealed that most women buy the majority of Christmas gifts (http://www.debenhams.com/christmas ) for partners, children, grandparents, neighbours, friends and even themselves, plus stock up on expertly-wrapped standby unisex gifts such as wine and chocolates for unexpected Christmas visitors.

Debenhams spokesperson Michelle Dowdall commented: “While tradition states that the male is the head of the household, when it comes to Christmas shopping, women clearly wear the trousers.

“Whilst novelty gifts or boxes of chocolates may be a surprise for wives and mums on Christmas morning, the majority of women have already chosen or even bought the gifts they receive from their loved ones.

“When women are Christmas shopping they know exactly what will make themselves and their partner happy. Men seem a little less certain and often seek advice or guidance, which is why as a result of this survey we have briefed our army of personal shoppers to know exactly what to ask to help men find that perfect gift for their partner.”

In a survey of 1,000 pre-Christmas customers, women came out as the seasoned shoppers, planning ahead of the crowds to purchase the perfect gift for every family member, putting thought and effort into each present.

Some admitted to buying gifts for themselves as early as September and presenting their husband with a receipt and present to put away until December. Others wrote wish lists for their partners, knowing that the gifts would appear under the tree come Christmas morning with little or no added surprises.?

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The survey showed that 69%?of women chose presents for their partner based on their own ideas, whereas only 21% of the presents were?based on a specific item their partner had requested, and 10% were impulse buys.

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Men seem to be relying on their partners wish list when Christmas shopping, with 49% choosing directly from the wish list, 37% using gifts their wives had bought and given to them and 11% impulse buys. There also seems to be a clear tendency that the older the man gets the more he follows the wish list.

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Michelle Dowdall continued: “In December we see men walking around our stores?clutching on to wish lists as if they were winning lottery tickets, whereas women are much more adventurous and find inspiration as they go along.”

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The study found that men tended to choose ‘safe’ Christmas gifts for her (http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_165614_-1 ) such as lingerie, perfume gift sets (http://www.debenhams.com/beauty/fragrance ), jewellery and premium cosmetics, yet women included cosier items such as jumpers, coats and slippers on their wish lists.

About Debenhams:

Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including women’s and men’s fashion, kid’s clothing, Christmas gifts for men (http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_165615_-1 ), home, perfume gifts and health and beauty gift sets (http://www.debenhams.com/beauty/gift-sets ).

Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.

PR Contact:

Carie Barkhuizen

Debenhams PR Manager

33 Wigmore Street

London

W1U 1QX

020 7408 3298

http://www.debenhams.com

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How Much is That Doggy?in the Harvey Nichols Window?

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:55:59 +0000

(PRWEB) December 16, 2010

Forget killer heels, ?it? bags and statement jewellery, the must-have accessories this Christmas are canine, with Harvey Nichols gift-wrapped Pugs, Chihuahuas and Cavapoos! As Harvey Nichols always stocks the hottest and most desirable items, it would appear these must have accessories are coming to a Harvey Nichols store near you…

However, as one would expect from Harvey Nichols advertising, don?t believe everything you see?

Entitled ?Not just for Christmas?, the video is a humorous send up of the fashionistas who don?t just accessorise their dogs, they use the dogs to accessorise themselves. Set in the Harvey Nichols flagship Knightsbridge store, the satire plays on the ?Paris Hilton? pampered pooch trend that we have seen explode in the celebrity world over the last few years, especially in LA.

During the fantasy sketch we play on the idea of a pooch being the ultimate fashion accessory. And whether it be this season?s ?it? bag, modelled with Chihuahua, or a fiery red head picking out her perfect Cavalier King Charles ?accessory? to complement her red mane, this years? Christmas definitely comes wrapped up in a Harvey Nichols Christmas bow!

Julia Bowe, Marketing Communications Director at Harvey Nichols, comments, ?We wanted to create a feel good Christmas message which pokes fun at the absurd lengths to which some fashionistas will go to, even using dogs as an accessory to their outfits. During filming the dogs had a great time and so did we.?

The video will also be hosted on the Harvey Nichols site and Harvey Nichols YouTube channel

Notes to Editor:

Harvey Nichols does not sell animals of any sort in their stores and they do not condone the buying of giving of a dog as a gift, like a bag or accessory.

During the production of this film there was a vet present and on hand to approve all scenes. A professional handler sourced the dogs and was also present to ensure all the dogs were happy, safe and not put in any distress.

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Entrepreneurs Skirting Recession on the Web

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:55:51 +0000

(PRWEB) December 17, 2010

Skirting recession on the web. With the UK’s economy in turmoil, one British start up is helping break through the economic gloom in a very personal way. Propping up UK industries and individuals.

In an age when most manufactured goods are imported, and with UK manufacturers struggling as the housing market wains, SkirtingBoards.com is adopting a homegrown approach to business, manufacturing all goods locally and employing staff in need of a second chance.

SkirtingBoards.com’s first employee was a Bankrupt father who was struggling to find work, less than 6 months later he was able to buy his family home back from the bank.

The companies success has come by reshaping the?Skirting Boards?and Mouldings industry, which has remained un-changed for 200 years, and now offers the largest range of mouldings in the UK, in infinite sizes and materials. What’s more, this is the first time such products have been made available for purchase online.

In the first 6 months of trading SkirtingBoards.com sold tens of thousands of metres of?MDF Skirting Boards?per month and in the first 18 months of trading has repeatedly doubled its turnover, tripling in the past 12 months, and is now a multi-million pound company. All this whilst company director Shu Shen became a new mum, and the UK housing market bombed.

Shu is in charge of the company’s finances. She is a Chinese born UK Business Masters Graduate. Shu says about the company “Most businesses lose money because their employees don’t care about company loss, and while they boast gains, simple and silly administrative mistakes are destroying their financial position. We take our employees welfare very seriously, and in turn they invest emotionally in our company.”

Not only is SkirtingBoards.com helping the economy locally, but due to the unique range of products, has exported goods to 13 countries including a unique set of mouldings for a Vegas Casino.

The international nature of the company extends to the management team, which includes International Award Winning Internet Marketing Expert and Paragliding Pilot, Vince Samios (Australian), who has been teaching online business to UK entrepreneurs for the past two years. Students include entrepreneur and Dragons Den Dragon Rachel Elnaugh of “Red Letter Days”.

The company’s business model has also drawn the attention of widely covered award winning Millionaire Entrepreneur Jojar S Dhinsa, who says, “[SkirtingBoards.com] must be the most solid new startup in the UK, they have natural business talents and an infallible business model. Their growth is phenomenal, Next-Gen Bransons we have here.”

The company is the brainchild of Dan Smith, Chairman of?ShenSmith?Group and 16-year martial art veteran and instructor who is now taking the locally manufactured products to a global customer base and generating interest in new verticals.

Through the credit crunch and recession, SkirtingBoards.com has never needed to borrow a penny and maintains a strict cash flow positive position. Dan says, “If only more UK businesses focused on maintaining a positive cash flow the economy wouldn’t be in this mess.”

The company has maintained growth and financial stability despite facing challenges and pressures from struggling UK companies, including hostile competition and trademark infringement. Dan is credited with fighting through the minefields and striking up strategic partnerships to solidify the company’s position and says on the matter, “Times are hard, and this is reflected by the abominable business practices we’ve encountered in our business peer group.”

SkirtingBoards.com has won contracts from national hotel chains, and one of their unique registered designs has recently been installed in a series of NHS children’s homes.

Not only are the directors of the company helping UK industry, but they are now offering sponsored talks for UK Universities teaching next years entrepreneurs about online business and business sustainability through difficult times. Having sought support from HSBC and Google, ‘CanYa’ (CanYa.co.uk) is a not for profit training program giving students access to the real world of business. Vince says about the training program “Many UK businesses are going bankrupt, both morally and financially. The next generation of entrepreneurs need to learn from a new book of business management. The internet is providing the opportunity for risk averse entrepreneurship, which flies in the face of tradition.”

The company is now expanding into other traditional industries again adopting a philosophy of propping up UK Manufacturers, Freight Carriers and individuals. As well as locally manufactured?Paving, DIY products, the company is developing a brand of luxury jewellery and leather products.

Cash flow forecasts see the company comfortably trippling turnover again in 2011.

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This Time, David Guarantees to Beat Goliath (Tesco) — by 10%

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:21:46 +0000

(PRWeb UK) January 8, 2011

Not content with groceries, clothes, books, TV?s, mobiles and even banking, Tesco, the Goliath of the high street, has recently diversified even further by entering the highly competitive gold buying market, claiming to offer a market leading rate of ?7.81 per gram for 9ct gold.

But don?t be lured in by such promises until you shop around. Monsterpriceforgold.com, an online only gold buyer, has today reacted to Tesco?s claim and is offering a guaranteed 10% more than Tesco for your old, unwanted or broken gold.

What does this mean in real terms? Tesco would pay ?78.10 for 10g of 9ct gold, whereas Monsterpriceforgold.com would offer a whopping ?86 for the same. What?s more, Monsterpriceforgold are one of the few companies who will call their customers to make an offer, and can actually pay in cash for gold if the customer wants it.

With no expensive TV adverts, shops or marketing costs, Monsterpriceforgold.com is able to offer these fantastic rates for your old gold and jewellery. And what?s more, unlike Tesco, Monsterpriceforgold has trained experts who will value jewellery pieces that include gemstones, diamond rings and even watches.

Ashley Faull, Co-founder, commented ?We are David to Tesco?s Goliath, but we feel the time has come to stand up to Tesco and show that they can?t just muscle in and try to out-price everyone in the market?.

So if you need a pint of milk, then pop into Tesco. But if you want the true market- leading rate for your old, unwanted or broken gold, or diamond jewellery then speak to the experts and request a free gold selling pack from Monsterpriceforgold.com.

At Monsterpriceforgold, we are entirely transparent. We pay 80% of the daily bullion price for 9ct scrap gold, whereas Tesco only pay around 70% of the bullion value. We guarantee to pay 10% more than Tesco for your 9ct scrap gold, up to a maximum of 90% of the bullion value.

We call every customer to make them an offer

Our rate is based on paying customers directly into their UK bank account, or by cheque. We will also offer to pay customers with cash, but will deduct a ?9 administration, insurance and postage charge if they choose this option

Notes to Editors: –

Monsterpriceforgold.com and Postgoldforcash.com are based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in an anonymous survey, postgoldforcash.com was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 20grams of 9ct gold to buy. Monsterpriceforgold.com will pay even MORE for customers? gold as a result of it not advertising on TV and also sharing the ?back-end? business operations with postgoldforcash.com.

The two founder directors, Ashley Faull and Ian Corica, have over 30 years experience in the jewellery trade and very extensive media and business start-up experience. They believe that with the current high Gold price, combined with the poor economic climate, there is a great opportunity to provide a first rate Gold buying service to its customers.

Monsterpriceforgold.com sends a free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold, free of charge

Experienced valuers then value the Gold and an agent calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their Gold selling pack, there has never been an easier way to make cash.

With the Directors previous businesses successes, [they have employed over 1,000 staff between them and won many awards] they feel up to the challenge of taking on Tesco and providing a better price and service for people wanting to sell their gold.

For the latest company news check out http://www.monsterpriceforgold.com????or http://www.postgoldforcash.com

Contact for any further information:

Lindsay Revill

Tel: 01202 666249

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For Valentines Day Amoro Introduces the Ti Amo Jewellery Collection Exclusively Featuring Pristine Hearts Diamond – The Only Diamond Cut to Display a Visible Heart Inside

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:44:14 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Amoro?s exclusive Ti Amo jewellery collection features the most unique Diamond ever created – a Pristine Hearts* Diamond – truly for those who want one of the most romantic gemstones ever?created.

The Ti Amo by Amoro jewellery collection includes two, exclusive Amoro pendants crafted in 18kt White Gold featuring the world?s most romantic gemstones – fine, brilliantly faceted Diamonds each?displaying an incredible heart shape within its the very centre – a Pristine Hearts* Diamond.?Matching rings and earrings featuring a Pristine Hearts* Diamond are also available in limited supply.

The Pristine Hearts Diamonds

Diamantaires have been seeking new and better ways to cut round diamonds for centuries and many variations have been developed and patented. Until now, every fancy cut?round diamond patent?has been awarded to symmetrically cut stones. The Pristine Hearts* Diamond, developed by Master Diamantaire Deepak Lakhi of the Lakhi Group, is unique as it features 15?special facets cut into each stone to display a?perfect heart shape and is the world?s only patented, asymmetrically cut round Diamond.

A very limited number of rough Diamonds are appropriate to cut a Pristine Hearts* Diamond and only specially trained, master Diamond cutters have the unique skill to cut a Pristine Hearts* Diamond?to?such demanding specifications. In fact, it takes up to 4 times longer to cut a Pristine Hearts* Diamond than a standard fine brilliant cut Diamond. A total of 73 facets give the life,?sparkle and lustre?of a traditional brilliant cut Diamond plus the incredible image of a perfect heart shape deep within the very ?heart? of each Diamond.

Purchasing a Diamond should be filled with romance and excitement. Amoro?s Diamond experts can guide you through the selection process helping you make a confident and memorable decision. Amoro offers quality customer service while creating an experience that will forever be remembered. Our jewellery experts are available toll free at?1-877-772-6676?to assist with making your celebration an everlasting one.

*Pristine Hearts Diamonds by Lakhi Group are exclusively available at Amoro.com and are featured in the Ti Amo by Amoro jewellery collection.

About Amoro

Amoro crafts fabulously affordable fine jewellery in precious metals and a variety of gemstones including the Amoro Eternity Cut? Diamond. Amoro derived its name from a combination of the Latin words for Love and Gold. Representing the world?s most romantic jewellery, each creation is intricately designed to uphold Amoro?s tradition of fine craftsmanship ensuring that every Amoro design becomes a romantic symbol of celebration at the very best value and price everyday. For more information and to view the complete collection of romantic jewellery, visit?http://www.Amoro.com.

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director, 1-877-772-6676; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com

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Amoro – the World’s Most Romantic Jeweller – Launches a New Sweepstakes for a Diamond Pendant Featuring the Pristine Hearts* Diamond

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:55:29 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 14, 2011

Beginning immediately, visitors to Amoro?s website http://www.amoro.com can enter to win a Ti Amo Halo Diamond Pendant featuring a Pristine Hearts* Diamond – The only Diamond in the World with a visible heart inside. The grand prize for one Diamond Pendant which includes 25 Genuine Diamonds .50 cttw, a Pristine Hearts Diamond Centre Stone of H colour and VS-2 clarity .33 carat, crafted in 18kt White Gold with a 20? Adjustable Rolo Style 18kt White Gold Chain is valued at $ 2,150. The winner will be chosen at random on or about March 30, 2011.

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director, 1-877-772-6676; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com

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Boticca.com selected to participate in DLD Garage 2011

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:35:58 +0000

London, UK (PRWeb UK) January 20, 2011

Boticca.com has been selected as one of twenty promising international start-ups to participate in the DLD Garage start-up programme, as part of the 2011 DLD Conference in Munich.

The aim of the DLD Garage initiative is to identify rising internet companies with the potential to disrupt their various sectors and to link them into the DLD community. This year?s selection includes twenty start-ups that span the categories of technology, social media, fashion, music, content and video.

Boticca is an online boutique for unique jewellery and fashion accessories by top emerging designers from around the world. Its London-based team scours the world looking for the very best independent designers and puts them all in one place, so that customers can experience the joy of that rare find and discover the unique stories behind these fascinating people and their pieces.

Global from the outset, Boticca?s curated website makes it easy for emerging designers to reach a broad international customer base, whilst providing them with a higher margin for profit than normally associated with traditional retailers due to more efficient distribution channels.

?We are delighted to participate in the DLD Garage this year, particularly in the company of such an excellent mix of high calibre start-ups,? says Avid Larizadeh, co-founder and COO of Boticca, who will be attending the event later this month.

Chaired by Yossi Vardi, DLD Garage is supported by a team of distinguished international DLD-network partners: ACCEL Partners (Sonali de Rycker), TechCrunch (Mike Butcher) and TOMORROW FOCUS AG (Stefan Winners).

The DLD Garage list for 2011 is composed of selected applications to the programme, as well as proposals from DLD Global Ambassadors; the list introduces an exciting mix of promising companies to the international scene.

The DLD Garage 2011 international start-up shortlist also includes Abe?s Market, Branchout, Everbread, Faces iMake, Flattr, FWIX, InTheMo, Instapaper, JamRT, Lyst, PeerIndex, Qriously, Quno, ResearchGATE, Right Rental, Shopperella, SoundCloud, UJAM and ViKi.

For further information on DLD Garage and the DLD Conference visit http://www.dld-conference.com.

About DLD:

DLD (Digital ? Life ? Design) is an international conference and investment platform of Burda Digital. DLD Media hosts the international, digital conference DLD and the conference DLDwomen as well as network events e.g. in Palo Alto, Tel Aviv und Beijing. In addition DLD Ventures is invested in Glam Media and sevenload. Managing directors are Dr. Marcel Reichart and Stephanie Czerny, who founded the DLD Conference in 2005. DLD is chaired by Hubert Burda and Yossi Vardi.

About Boticca.com:

Boticca.com is the online boutique for unique jewelry and fashion accessories by top emerging designers from around the world. Boticca makes it easier and more enjoyable for customers to discover high-quality, distinctive jewelry and accessories with a meaningful story, such as bags, belts, scarves, rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The marketplace is curated and edited by a team of fashion experts, designers, stylists and collectors, who illustrate the culture, stories and inspiration behind the collections on the site.

For further information:

Eliza Dabney

PR & Communications

Boticca.com

Tel.: +44 792 006 6347

e-mail: eliza (at) boticca (dot) com

Web: http://www.boticca.com

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New Fashion Accessories Website Lets You Try Before You Buy

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:38:21 +0000

(PRWEB) January 24, 2011

BoutiqueAccessories.com.au, an online fashion accessories boutique, is proud to be the first online store in Australia to launch a virtual mirror application.

The Virtual Mirror enables customers to browse online and try on fashion accessories such as earrings and necklaces. Unlike any previous technology, the virtual mirror used by Boutique Accessories only requires a computer & webcam, and integrates directly with Facebook. This is a big step away from catalogue-style e-shopping, and much closer to a real high street shopping experience.

The webcam image acts like a mirror, allowing the user to move around while trying on the fashion accessories. If they like the item, they can take a photo and share it with friends on Facebook, asking for their feedback and making the experience much more like a shopping trip with a friend.

BoutiqueAccessories.com.au and the Virtual Mirror official launch date on Australia Day 2011 is no coincidence. The date was chosen to fit the site?s main purpose, showcasing Australian Fashion Designers.

Try before you buy

Unlike buying clothes online, which need to be tried on, a user can be pretty certain that a fashion accessory will fit. The worry is whether or not an item of jewellery will suit a customer and their style and this is often the biggest reason customers shy away from buying fashion accessories online. The Virtual Mirror uses a new kind of technology which automatically detects a person within the webcam image, and places the jewellery in the correct position, appearing as though the person is actually wearing the jewellery.

Essentially, it allows a potential shopper to try on the jewellery before deciding to purchase. If the user likes the item, it can be added it to the shopping cart straight from the Virtual Mirror.

How does the virtual mirror work?

Using cutting edge tracking technology similar to the new Xbox Kinect, the Virtual Mirror uses key points on the face and neck to map the fashion accessories onto the customer in the correct position. It also detects body and face movements allowing movement while wearing the jewellery, just like a real mirror. Simply connect your webcam and click here: Virtual Mirror. (You can also navigate from the Home Page http://www.boutiqueaccessories.com.au) You will need the latest version of Flash and be using Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome browser.

Bringing Australian Fashion Design to wider audiences

The official launch on Australia Day ties in with exactly what the site stands for, promoting Australian Fashion Designers to the world. Boutique Accessories features collections by Australians Susanna Cates, Sophie Kyron, and Aliss & Ena, with Nika & Mink and Jane Peacock soon to be featured.

The founder of the website believes the Virtual Mirror is the future of online shopping. ?It is completely changing the way we shop. Women from anywhere in the world can now browse items from our very own Aussie designers, try on their collections and share their new find with all their friends!?

Boutique Online Pty Ltd

Media Department Contact Person: Claire

Telephone: 0404035333

Email: Claire(at)boutiqueacessories(dot)com(dot)au

Website: http://www.boutiqueaccessories.com.au

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Artistic Events And Galleries To Attract Guests to Sunny Algarve During 2011

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:01:53 +0000

(PRWeb UK) January 25, 2011

The Algarve has always been a popular destination with golfers, many who travel to spend their holidays playing their favourite sport in the warm Portuguese sun on Europe?s most prestigious golf course-studded holiday coast. However, the Algarve is also becoming an interesting destination for art and culture lovers and this will continue throughout 2011.

The region is advancing as a cultural attraction lately thanks to galleries expanding their collections and working to entice visitors with new exhibitions and activities. The increase in the Algarve?s art-tourism is also thanks to several fine art events that will be held throughout the Algarve this year.

The artistic history of Portugal is rich and fascinating, and many of the stories of this nation are told through its paintings, sculptures, tiles, and other masterpieces. In nearby Lisbon, the Coach Museum gives a visual history of this traditional mode of transport, with some incredibly ornate antique coaches on display. The Navy Museum examines the art of boat-making and life at sea, while the Ancient Art Museum showcases works from throughout history. Lisbon also features the Tile Museum, where viewers can see the blue and white traditional tiles that were used to create scenes of how life used to be.

Also, guests visiting the Quinta do Lago villas region in the Algarve will find several local galleries surrounding the resort, offering everything from paintings, jewellery, glasswork, crafts, pottery, and much more. Other stores offer fine art framing services as well as interior design and home decor. An art lover with an eye for the fine and beautiful could spend hours browsing the handicrafts and artworks on display in this area.

In addition to the extensive collections in the dozens of fine art galleries scattered throughout the region, guests can also view great works of sculpture in the outdoors at the Roman archaeological site Cerro da Villa. As was recently announced by Four Seasons Fairways in their online events guide, starting in January 2011 and continuing until September, the exhibition ?Ten Monumental British Sculptures? will be held at this historical site. The ten sculptures will be placed around the Roman ruins, blending in harmoniously with their surroundings and creating an interesting relationship between the art piece and the landscape in which it is displayed. The ten works of large-scale sculpture belong to the Berardo Collection. Four Seasons Fairways resort has promoted this event so that its guests can take advantage of the unique opportunity to see these priceless sculptures in an ancient setting.

Also nearby the Quinta do Lago villas region is the Teatro das Figuras in Faro. This lovely theatre is putting on a dance show entitled ?Nortada? during the end of January which is sure to challenge the minds and emotions of its viewers. A nostalgic look at a childhood home, strong with feelings of longing and innocence, this avant-garde dance piece promises to be unique and haunting.

Also, some tour companies offer art-themed tours of the Algarve region, which provide tourists with a great way to see the interesting cultural sites as well as meet others who share the same passion.

Four Seasons Fairways resort is the ideal location for a tourist planning to attend these and other cultural events. Situated at a prime location in the Algarve, it is nearby to several galleries, theatres and museums and yet still gives a feeling of quiet, peaceful isolation.

As well as the Algarve?s Four Seasons Fairways the accommodation available to rent at the Monte da Quinta Suites is also exquisitely designed, and fans of classic architecture will love the traditional Portuguese features that have been incorporated into their modern design.

As a result of its many quality galleries and upcoming events, the Algarve region in Portugal is becoming a very desirable fine art destination for culture-fans from all over the globe.

Author Bio

Established in 1982, Select Resorts is a leading villa holiday operator based in Dorset (UK). For over 25 years we have prided ourselves on offering our guests handpicked, quality accommodation, in some of the most premium resort destinations all over the world.

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Amoro – The World’s Most Romantic Jeweler, Designs Diamond Wedding Ring for International Recording Artist Jacqui Naylor

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:49:59 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 27, 2011

Jacqui Naylor, described by Jazz Times as ?In the never-ending ‘next big thing’ sweepstakes, bet on Jacqui Naylor to be a front runner. Her originals are Joni Mitchell good!”, has commissioned Amoro to design and craft an exclusive diamond engagement/wedding band. The 18kt white gold ring features genuine Diamonds set in an exclusive design from Amoro – The World?s Most Romantic Jeweler.

With a carat total weight of 1.50, the ring has been designed with thirty four (34) prong set, round brilliant cut genuine diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats which encompass a row of seven (7) genuine Diamonds that progress in size from each side meeting at a .62cttw Diamond in the center (Independently graded as Diamond clarity: H and Diamond color: VS2).

The Jacqui Naylor inspired ring can be purchased now from Amoro.com.

http://www.amoro.com/Rings/Diamond-Ring-in-18kt-White-Gold-20130R

Purchasing Your Diamond Ring

Purchasing your Jacqui Naylor inspired Diamond ring should be filled with romance and excitement. Amoro?s Diamond experts can guide you through the selection process helping you make a confident and memorable decision. Amoro offers quality customer service while creating an experience that will forever be remembered. Our jewelry experts are available toll free at?1-877-772-6676?to assist with making your celebration an everlasting one.

More About Jacqui Naylor

Jacqui Naylor is not an easy artist to categorize but can be heard singing everything from straight-ahead vocal jazz to a folk-rock/adult alternative mix on any one of her 7 albums. Based in Northern California, Jacqui performs around the world and makes frequent stops to perform at favorite venues in San Francisco, Barcelona, New Orleans and New York. Jacqui co-authored the popular song ?Celebrate Early and Often? which has become the most requested wedding song from her impressive library of music. For more information on Jacqui Naylor, tour dates and complete discography visit jacquinaylor.com.

About Amoro

Amoro crafts fabulously affordable fine jewelry in precious metals and a variety of gemstones including the Amoro Eternity Cut? Diamond. Amoro derived its name from a combination of the Latin words for Love and Gold. Representing the world?s most romantic jewellery, each creation is intricately designed to uphold Amoro?s tradition of fine craftsmanship ensuring that every Amoro design becomes a romantic symbol of celebration at the very best value and price everyday. For more information and to view the complete collection of romantic jewelry, visit?http://www.Amoro.com.

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director, 1-877-772-6676; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com

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Simon Fuller?s Geri Halliwell Launches High Street Swimwear Collection

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:40:18 +0000

(PRWeb UK) January 28, 2011

Today former Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, launches her brand new swimwear collection to the high street. Geri, who works in partnership with Simon Fuller, is launching the collection for high street magnet Next, who will showcase the items in store from today. The swimwear compilation includes beautifully designed bikinis in a range of designs and colours; from soft anglaise shapes to leopard print bandeaus. As well as two pieces, the range also features traditional swimwear items like all-in-ones with a chic, fashionable edge that really captures Geri?s style and fashion sense. With maxi dresses and beach accessories such as hats, jewellery and footwear available, Geri Halliwell?s swimwear range is set to take the high street and summer 2011 by storm. Halliwell had personal input when designing every item of the range and is well known for her acute sense of fashion, having designed many of her eye-catching stage outfits during the years of the popular Spice Girls. The range has already been tipped for great success with Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller commenting:

“Like everything she does Geri has put her heart and soul into this project, and I’m proud to be at her side as she launches her swimwear range. Geri has a genuinely entrepreneurial spirit and I wish her every success.?

Simon Fuller is one of the most dynamic and influential men in the entertainment business. Champion creator of the TV shows that define our generation and sculpt the future of our entertainment industry, Fuller?s XIX Entertainment has made him the most significant manager of all time. With fingers in the media, music and sport spheres and with big names like The Spice Girls, David Beckham, Andy Murray, Annie Lennox and Cathy Dennis in his arsenal, it?s no wonder iTunes have hailed Simon Fuller as the king of the digital revolution.

Fuller is a man who?s reputation precedes him. Creator of the world famous Idol franchise, which has over 100 versions worldwide and the basis of our current and future pop culture, he is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox TV reality show, So you think you can dance, as well as successfully introducing Little Britain to the states. In 2010 Simon Fuller was announced as Executive Producer of Bel Ami, a new movie starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Christina Ricca and Kristen Scott Thomas, which is set for 2011 release.

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WH Smith Confirms Continuing Partnership with Leading Gold Buyers, Post Gold For Cash

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:39:25 +0000

(PRWEB) February 03, 2011

Postgoldforcash.com and WHSmith are delighted to confirm the continuation of their partnership into 2011. This year will see an additional 80 new stores providing WHSmith customers with the opportunity to pick up a Postgoldforcash pack in store to sell their old, unwanted or broken gold.

An eye catching new display unit has also been unveiled to tie in with the New Year, and renewed partnership.

Kerry Patton, Customer Acquisition Manager for Postgoldforcash.com said, ?I am really looking forward to partnering with WHSmith for another year, and being able to offer WHSmith customers the chance to turn their old gold into cash. We are also delighted to announce our September prize draw winner of ?500 cash was a WHSmith customer who had picked up her pack from the Waltham Cross Branch.?

The current era of austerity has seen more and more people looking to generate cash for gold, and with over 50,000 customers, Postgoldforcash are looking forward to another successful year?s partnership with WHSmith.

Notes to Editors: –

Postgoldforcash.com is based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in a TNS Mystery Shopper Study, was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 25grams of 9ct gold to buy. In fact, postgoldforcash.com pays OVER DOUBLE the amount for Gold paid by their largest rivals. Postgoldforcash also came TOP in BBC?s One Show Postal Gold Survey. For a summary of this study see the comparison table at http://www.postgoldforcash.com

Postgoldforcash.com sends a free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold.

How to sell your gold: Postgoldforcash.com values the Gold and calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their scrap gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their free Gold Selling Pack, postgoldforcash.com say that there has never been an easier way to make cash.

For the latest news see http://www.postgoldforcash.com or contact Lindsay (Lindsay(at)postgoldforcash(dot)com) on 01202 666249 for any further information

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Littlewoods.com Reveal Top Valentines Day Gifts

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:43:26 +0000

(PRWEB) February 3, 2011

Whether it?s classic Valentines Day gifts or sentimental tokens, Littlewoods.com offers a large selection of presents to keep the romance fresh.

The personalised heart shaped jewellery box, ?18, is an ideal addition to any dressing table. This silver plated trinket can be engraved with a personal message for that extra special touch, and is perfect for keeping precious items of jewellery safe, such as the ?PS I love you? pendant. Finished in an antique gold effect, the vintage style necklace is available from ?12.

For Valentines Day gifts which are a little more intimate, cuddle up on the sofa together and share a glass of bubbly with our Champagne and chocolates heart-shaped gift box, ?31. The hamper contains a Heart Shaped Large Wooden Box, Andre Drappier Gold Label Non Vintage Brut Champagne and Hamlet Chocolate Hearts, a classic combination for a fool proof Valentines Day.

For finishing touches lovers can?t beat the Vera Wang ?Love Knots? toasting flutes for ?54. The crystal champagne glasses from the Vera Wang ‘Love Knots’ collection are simple and elegant, and come beautifully boxed in distinctive packaging, complete with an integral ribbon.

Searching for a special something forever? Look no further than the silver heart shaped compact mirror, ?22. A lovely accompaniment to any woman?s handbag complete with diamante detailing, the mirror can be personalized with any message up to 60 characters.

With the presents sorted, the only thing left to do is set the mood with beautiful Vera Wang with Love Tealight Candle Holders, ?38. The set of 2 silver plated candle holders are beautifully designed with simple ribbon detailing around the base and their classic design will never date

For a hassle free Valentines Day visit Littlewoods.com: shopping has never been simpler thanks to the ease of online shopping delivered straight to your front door.

For more information or images, contact Megan Gow on 0844 292 1083 or email megan(dot)gow(at)shopdirect(dot)com.

Notes to Editors

Littlewoods.com is part of Shop Direct Group, the UK?s largest online and home shopping retailer with sales of circa ?1.7 billion
The Group has 5m active customers across the business
Other brands with the Shop Direct Group portfolio include Very, isme, Woolworths.co.uk, Littlewoods Ireland, Littlewoods Europe, Additions, Choice and K&Co
Shop Direct Group is the largest full price branded clothing and footwear retailer in the UK, 2nd largest online clothing retailer in the UK, 3rd largest bed and mattress retailer in the UK, 4th largest sportswear retailer in the UK and 5th largest electrical retailer in the UK
Shop online at http://www.littlewwoods.com

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Orchira Offers Last Minute Valentine?s Day Pearl Designer Jewellery Addition with Pre-Season Discounts.

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:34:28 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) February 8, 2011

Orchira, a leading British pearl designer jewellery brand has expanded its 2011 spring collection of contemporary pearl jewellery with a wider range of gift ideas to cater for gift shoppers.

With Valentine?s Day and Mother?s Day just around the corner, Orchira is planning to dazzle customers with an affordable range of designer pearl jewellery pieces with a sentimental look and feel that incorporates a unique mixture of freshwater pearls and semi-precious gemstones.

Orchira is taking the lead in a luxurious Valentine’s Day selection this year with last minute additions of romantic pearl jewellery designs, generous discounts and free express delivery. Orchira’s Spring pearl jewellery line, offers a complete collection of designer pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets, featuring exotic precious gemstones, freshwater pearls and sterling silver chains.

“Orchira pearls are harvested from our selected freshwater lakes in China. These lakes are extremely pure and rich in minerals which give our pearls their natural quality and lustre. They are commonly off-round, rice shaped to baroque and slightly less symmetrical, but this minor difference makes every jewellery piece a one-of-a-kind item and offers good value for the price, making them perfect gifts when on a budget.” – explains Ken Merson, Managing Director of Orchira Online Pearl Boutique.

Best sellers are expected to include “Pure Heart”, – rose quartz heart and pearl pendant at ?49.99, “Duchess Wimbledon” white pearl necklace with pink pearl highlights at ?58.99 and “Shooting Star”, – sterling silver pearl necklace with mother of pearl sweet star pendant at ?59.99.

?Valentine?s and Mother’s Day are extremely important days for gift retailers and with the economy in its current state, gift shoppers are looking for items with some longevity. And Orchira offers meaningful pearl gifts, that can be worn beautifully for the years to come, for the price of a red rose bouquet.”, – says the Founder and CEO of Orchira, Shan You.

Orchira Spring pearl jewellery collection is sold exclusively online, at the Orchira UK retail website. The last minute 25%-off discount code is JETAIME and redeemable only at http://www.orchira.co.uk and subject to availability and which list stocks last.

Established in the United Kingdom, Orchira is a fast growing luxury brand known for its extensive line of exquisite pearl jewellery designs stocked by key retail and TV shopping networks, including Amazon, Ideal Shopping, M6, EHS, TK Maxx and hundreds of jewellery retailers across Europe and the UK.

With design and quality at their essence, Orchira’s high quality authentic cultured pearl and exotic gemstones jewellery offerings vary from season to season, always staying on trend with the latest and most flattering looks and colours.

About Orchira

Founded in the United Kingdom, and headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Orchira is a leading British pearl jewellery brand. Orchira pearl jewellery sells through leading retailers, TV shows, over 350 premium jewellers across the country, online at it’s award-wining website http://www.orchira.co.uk and through its mail order catalogues.

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Ortak Jewellery Invests in Access Supply Chain for Increased Efficiency and Real-time Reporting

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:50:17 +0000

Colchester, UK (PRWeb UK) February 10, 2011

Ortak Jewellery, one of the UK?s leading designers of silver and gold jewellery, has invested in Access? manufacturing solution Access Supply Chain to streamline their processes, bring real-time reliable reporting, and reduce the administration burden. Ortak went through a rigorous six month selection process before selecting Access.

Alistair Gray, MD at Ortak, said, ?Our existing system had been in place for about 13 years. Technology has moved on so much since then, that we?d found ourselves with numerous databases and spreadsheets outside of the core manufacturing system ? we knew it was time to get new technology, as we were using antiquated systems for a modern business.

?Access Supply Chain comprehensively covered all our needs, whereas some of the other systems we considered would have required a fair amount of bespoke work,? continued Alistair. ?When selecting a new IT system you have to work together, so you not only select the best solution, but the people that will become integral to the success of the project ? Access offered the best product and the personnel that we knew we could work with.?

The introduction of Access Supply Chain will reduce administration time and costs as Ortak will no longer require the databases and spreadsheets its been using with its old system; all information will now be stored on a central database. ?In addition to the increased efficiency we?re also going to see an improvement in the speed and reliability of management reporting. Our new solution will offer us real-time reporting, that we can access quickly and drill down to get accurate management information,? concluded Alistair.

Ortak Jewellery is planning to integrate its retail systems and a full EPOS system with Access Supply Chain in the future.

For more information on Access, its consultancy and software solutions contact Matt Newman on 0845 345 3300 or visit http://www.theaccessgroup.com.

Alternatively, keep up-to-date by following Access on:

Blog: http://www.theaccessgroup.com/access-blog.aspx

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/theaccessgroup

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About Access

????Access is a consulting, software and solutions provider, serving the mid-market
????The consulting services are backed by more than 75 accredited consultants, providing business software expertise. They operate nationally out of 9 offices in the UK and Ireland
????The software portfolio provides solutions to meet the needs of the whole organisation, helping to reduce complexity and increase efficiencies at every level. In addition to accounting and finance, Access also offers manufacturing software, professional services automation, and accounting for carbon emissions reporting. Other software solutions include distribution and warehousing, HR and payroll, document management, service and contract management and CRM and sales automation

Accreditations and memberships:

????Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
????Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
????Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA)
????HM Revenue & Customs: Payroll Standards Scheme

Awards:

????Accountancy Age Award 2010 for ?Software Package of the Year?
????SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2010 for ?Enterprise Accounting & Finance?
????SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2010 for ?SME Human Resources & Human Capital Management?
????FrontRange Partner Awards 2010 for ?CRM Partner of the Year?
????Green IT Awards 2010 for ‘Environmental Accounting Software of the Year’
????Construction Computing Awards 2010, ‘Construction Accounting Software of the Year’

Media information:

Helen Carpenter

Head of Group PR

Access UK Ltd

T: +44 (0) 1206 322575 / 07833 936311

F: +44 (0) 1206 322956

E: helen(dot)carpenter(at)theaccessgroup(dot)com????

W: http://www.theaccessgroup.com

Tim Cole

PR Executive

Access UK Ltd

T: +44 (0) 1206 322575

F: +44 (0) 1206 322956

E: tim(dot)cole(at)theaccessgroup(dot)com

W: http://www.theaccessgroup.com

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5 Unique Valentines Gifts for London Lovers

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:18 +0000

(PRWEB) February 11, 2011

If chocolates and ties just aren?t your thing, you may still be looking for the perfect Valentines gift.

But fear not – from engraved silver heart charms to gold skull cufflinks, top London jewellery designer Stephen Einhorn has launched a stunning collection of handmade Valentines jewellery with each piece as unique and individual as your love … So with only hours to go before Valentines, here are a few ideas that may just send you head over heels:

SILVER HEART CHARM COLLECTION

Stephen Einhorn’s precious heart pendants are especially designed to nestle on your heart. The Heart collection also includes single charms, charm necklaces and charm bracelets in solid sterling silver and glowing rose gold. You can also add a variety of dazzling stones to each design, including diamonds and blue topaz.

LOVE BITE CUFFLINKS

Stephen Einhorn?s new solid sterling silver Fang cufflinks are putting love bites on the agenda this year with incisor-shaped cufflinks. These sterling silver spikes slip through a smart shirt cuff to add a rock ?n? roll twist for rebellious city boys.

LOVE COLLECTION – RINGS

Stephen Einhorn’s ?Love? collection includes necklaces, bracelets and rings with the word ?love? spelled out in romantic lettering. Skilfully handmade, each piece is available in a variety of precious metals and stone options including silver, rose gold, diamond and ruby.

BREAKABLE PLASTER PACKAGING

The ultimate in gift packaging, this patented heart-shaped design encases a piece of jewellery for lucky recipients to crack open with delight. Available in a variety of colours including red, black, gold and purple, this innovative packaging is very special indeed.

All Stephen Einhorn?s Valentine’s jewellery is lovingly designed and handcrafted from his independent studio in Islington, London, where he has built a following of design fans and stylish celebrities including Debbie Harry, The Killers, Kylie, Fearne Cotton, Lauren Laverne, Noel Fielding and Russell Brand. For more ideas including skull rings, engagement rings and more timeless designer jewellery, visit http://www.stepheneinhorn.co.uk or visit the boutique at 210 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL.

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Tonight: Shaun Leane Featured in BBC Documentary on London’s Diamond Trade

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:35:58 +0000

(PRWeb UK) February 13, 2011

What is the next boom in London? Is London establishing itself as the new diamond capital of the world? This Monday 14th February at 7:30pm, premier current affairs programme ?Inside Out? London on BBC1 will look at the fast growing popularity in diamonds, particularly in London.

Featuring award winning British Jewellery Designer Shaun Leane, the film will also include influential figures and companies within the industry.

This not to be missed documentary goes behind the scenes of one of London?s most traditional and mysterious trades. Exploring the making of Shaun Leane?s unique work at their Hatton Garden studio (which includes the house?s iconic and imaginative Entwined engagement rings and wedding bands that perfectly interlock into striking ring sets) the founder also shares his views on London?s love of diamonds and reasons for their appeal.

The Shaun Leane Jewellery House is known for pushing the boundaries of jewellery design. Their exceptional vision to combine avant-garde style with traditional craftsmanship in fine diamond jewellery has not only contributed design classics but reflected the importance of upholding the trade?s heritage of excellence.

Inside Out, (London Area) BBC One, Monday 14th February, 7:30pm.

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The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day Revealed

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:55:09 +0000

(PRWeb UK) February 13, 2011

Valentine?s Day should be an opportunity for couples to display their love, affection and commitment to each other, but according to a survey carried out by free classifieds website, Vivastreet.co.uk, nothing could be further from the truth.

In an outright bursting of the love bubble, almost a quarter (23%) of people polled admitted that they would be thinking about someone who is not their partner on February 14.

And anyone who thinks they?re safe from being shown the door on Monday, take note. Almost a third (31%) of those questioned said they wouldn?t have a problem brutally ending it with their loved one on Valentine’s Day. Seems like dating sites could have a good year but that wedding planners may be in for a tough 2011!

And for those lucky ladies who are expecting to be wined and dined on February 14, don?t be surprised when your man pays for the meal with a discount voucher, as 59% of those surveyed admitted they would not be embarrassed to pay for a romantic meal with a 2 for 1 promotional deal.

Throw in the rising cost of living and it seems cheap Valentine?s Day Gifts are going to be the order of the day this year. Jewellery, the traditional cornerstone of Valentine?s Day, has been shunted into second place.

Finally, almost half of respondents (47%) said they actually disliked Valentine?s Day, while 55% said they would be actively avoiding celebrating on Monday ? although it does depend where you are in the country. The age of romance is clearly alive and kicking in Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol and Edinburgh, as these cities topped the list of Valentine?s Day love spots, but in Birmingham and Norwich ? the two least romantic cities ? romantic gestures will be few and far between.

James Pass, UK Country Manager, Vivastreet.co.uk, comments: ?The results of this poll have brought Cupid crashing down to earth. Romance is by no means dead, but it?s certainly not what it used to be. Removals firms are likely to be busier than florists during 2011!?

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Top 10 Profit Making Wholesale Products for 2011

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:42:37 +0000

(PRWeb UK) February 22, 2011

From small personal items to larger high-tech goods, adding new items to the inventory benefits the wholesaler and provides additional sales and greater income for the year:

Transportation and Automotive

1. Integrated navigation and auto control systems: GPS systems have been available for some time but the latest technology combines a navigation system with automobile controls and offers enhanced user friendly features. Lower cost GPS devices make excellent wholesale buys.

2. Electric Bicycles: Now available in a lightweight design, these bikes fold easily and will continue to bring the wholesaler profits as more people rely on bicycles for daily transportation needs. The new Gocycle (trade name) product allows plenty of cycling range in power mode and also doubles as a manually pedalled bike.

High-Tech and Electronics

3. Compact Smart phones with greater capability: The smaller size and advanced features of mobile phones make a good choice for updated inventory. Consumers want one device that does everything and may be willing to pay a little more for additional functions and a compact size.

4. Portable notepads with advanced touch screens: Products that combine readable book downloads, such as Kindle, and multi-tasking screens will be hot sellers this year. Dual screen notebooks that allow online usage at the same time as viewing photos and personal documents are another favourite new trend.

5. 3-D plasma TVs: The 3-D trend for home use may be just catching on in 2011. Added to a plasma TV and a system complete with Blu-ray player and 3-D glasses, this large screen TV package is the latest high-tech home entertainment trend that is gaining popularity.

Appliances and Household Products

6. Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker: This state-of-the-art appliance thinks for itself and automatically adjusts the time and temperature to create perfect rice for every meal. Food enthusiasts will enjoy the sleek appearance and moderate pricing.

7. Baby Sound Machine: Designed to soothe the baby to sleep, this new gadget plays a variety of tunes and includes a soft nightlight for comfort. The device can be attached to an MP3 player to download additional music and to access personal favourite tunes.

Clothing, Jewellery and Beauty Products

8. Clothing accessories: Imported hats, scarves, stockings and leggings in bright colours and trendy patterns are a popular wardrobe addition in 2011. Preferred fabrics include wool, cotton blends and synthetics and these items are available in colours ranging from basic black or grey to bright pink, blue, red and yellow. Products such as scarves and wraps made by indigenous tribes in Africa, Asia and Central America are popular sellers. Caps with famous sports logos attract buyers in many regions and are worm by both men and women.

9. Beading and jewellery making supplies: Making necklaces, bracelets and earrings has become a widespread hobby that continues to demand unique components. Inexpensive glass beads, clasps and pre-made jewellery items work well with a wholesale supplier offering smaller items and provide a quick turnaround profit. Precious metal pieces, gemstones and crystal can also be offered adding to the variety and marketability of a supplier.

10. Fashion handbags: Designer inspired handbags continue to attract consumers looking for a faux or real leather item without paying an exorbitant price. These continually changing products can be offered seasonally or on a year-round basis and are an ideal addition to a wholesale inventory. Consumers prefer high style pieces in this category and are looking for unique details and quality construction.

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SEO Consult and Marlows Certified Diamonds Celebrate 18 Months Together

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:44:50 +0000

(PRWEB) February 23, 2011

SEO Consult and Marlows Certified Diamonds are nearing 18 months since their business partnership began, in which time they have helped Marlows rank highly for targeted terms to attract more local and national visitors to their website.

Situated in the heart of Birmingham?s fashionable jewellery quarter, Marlows Certified Diamonds is a family-run business that is currently three generations old. Diamond specialists that utilise the world?s leading independent laboratories to source incredibly prestigious diamonds, their ethical values combined with their bespoke approach to jewellery have earned them industry plaudits and a loyal customer base.

Marlows approached SEO Consult to help enhance their web presence across the United Kingdom, to not only improve their rankings for products but to better promote the customisable nature of their services. Through a carefully-strategised organic search engine optimization campaign, SEO Consult have managed to achieve impressive search results for Marlows? home page and sub-pages ? they are page one on Google for the term ?gold engagement rings?, for example, and position one for ?custom engagement rings?.????

?Marlows Certified Diamonds is a company after our own heart. Where they look to offer custom, ethical jewellery to their clients, we look to offer personalised, bespoke SEO services that get results,? commented Matt Bullas, Managing Director of SEO Consult. ?The team at Marlows understand that results in SEO take time, and we?re pleased to see their ranking positions improve on buy the month. We?ve enjoyed every minute of our partnership with Marlows, and are looking forward to getting them the results they deserve to complement their services.?

To find out more about SEO Consult please visit our website at http://www.seoconsult.com/ or call 0845 205 0292 during office hours.

About SEO Consult:

SEO Consult is the specialist SEO division of Click Consult. Established in 2003, Click Consult is a leading provider of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) solutions, including Pay Per Click (PPC) Campaigns, Content and Banner Advertising, Search Engine Optimisation, Affiliate Marketing, Shopping Feeds, Website Design and Development, E-Mail Marketing and Online PR. With over 50 Staff in Cheshire and London, Click Consult has over 200 PPC and SEO clients in every major industry. Click Consult is fully certified by Google AdWords, Microsoft adExcellence, the Internet Advertising Bureau and SEOCertification.org.

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Commodity Markets – Shaw Capital Management Korea Investment

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:33:44 +0000

(PRWEB) February 23, 2011

The general improvement in sentiment in the financial markets over the past month has also been evident in the commodity markets.

There has been further evidence that the global economic recovery in continuing, there has been more support for the view that the pressures resulting from the sovereign debt crisis in Europe may be easing.

As a result, base metals are generally lower over the month, even after the rally on the latest Chinese announcement about the renminbi; most soft commodity prices are slightly lower, although there have been sharp rises in beverage prices on concerns about future supplies; precious metal prices have moved higher as investors have continued to seek ?safe havens in the storm?; and there has been a strong recovery in oil prices, helped by optimistic signs of a pick up in US demand.

Base metal prices are ending the past month well above recent low levels, but still slightly lower overall, and there has been an additional boost to confidence in the announcement of a ?more flexible? policy towards the renminbi.

It is assumed that even a modest appreciation of the Chinese currency will boost the purchasing power of Chinese buyers, and increase still further China?s position as the world?s largest importer of a broad range of global commodities.

But there is clearly a risk that the importance of this fairly modest move is being exaggerated; and the extent of the earlier reaction should be a powerful warning of the degree of speculative activity in the markets, and the vulnerability of prices. Chinese demand clearly remains a critical factor, and the evidence suggests that it will remain reasonably strong.

Soft commodity markets have again produced a more mixed performance.

Movements in grain prices have been fairly modest, although there has been some support from a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture that the increasing importance of ethanol production will continue to draw down stock levels and help to offset the effects of what is expected to be a bumper grain crop this year.

Most price movements elsewhere have been fairly small; but there have been two significant exceptions. Cocoa prices have been pushed to their highest levels for more than 30 years because of disappointing crop levels in West Africa, and particularly in the Ivory Coast, and the warning that the fall in production will continue unless there is significant investment in new trees and in fertilisers.

There are fears that demand will outstrip supply for the fifth successive year in the 2010/2011 season, and this has forced cocoa buyers to push up prices to cover their requirements, and has exposed the position of banks and others that sold call options in the expectation that prices would fall. The second significant exception has been coffee prices, which have increased by almost 20% during the past month.

The indications are that one commodity-trading house has accumulated a very large number of futures contracts and has indicated that it intends to take delivery of the coffee.

Other funds that had sold futures contracts short have been unable to obtain the coffee to honour those contracts, and so have been forced to scramble to close them and have suffered considerable losses as prices have moved higher.

It is not yet clear whether this technical position has now been cleared; but the fundamentals do not appear to justify the price action, since Brazilian production is expected to be very high in the current season, and so, once the technical position had been cleared, prices could fall fairly sharply.

Oil prices have also been affected by the improvement in market sentiment, and have recovered very sharply over the past month.

Speculative activity has been an important factor; but there has also been an encouraging report from the US Department of Energy indicating strong demand for oil products in the US, and a larger-than-expected reduction in crude oil inventories.

There has also been evidence of continuing strong demand from China; and a warning of the onset of the hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico, and its possible effects on production levels.

So far however the dramatic oil spill at the BP production well in the Gulf does not appear to have had a noticeable effect on market prices, although the possible consequences, especially for deep-water drilling operations in the future, could clearly become a very significant factor.

The recovery in prices has been very impressive; but it may not be sustainable. OPEC itself has recently issued a very cautious monthly report which argues that ?recent developments have moved oil prices out of equilibrium?, and which emphasises that increasing supplies from non-OPEC countries are keeping downward pressure on prices.

It concludes, that ?although demand has seen some improvement recently, it has been more than overwhelmed by the higher growth in supply?. It seems likely therefore that the present rally will lose momentum unless there is a serious deterioration in the political situation in the Middle East. Precious metal prices have also moved higher over the past month; investors are clearly still seeking ?safe havens in the storm? despite the improvement in sentiment about prospects that has pushed some other commodity prices higher.

Gold prices have reached $ 1250 per ounce, and silver prices have also moved significantly higher, with exchange-traded funds aggressive buyers of both metals.

The World Gold Council, in its recent quarterly report, indicated that demand for gold was ?exceptionally strong?, and that it was expected to remain so for the rest of year, ?driven by jewellery demand in India and China, and investment demand in the US and in Europe?.

However it is clear that investment demand is the more important factor, with EFT gold holdings now above 2000 tons, and central banks also adding to their holdings again.

There is an obvious risk that the latest surge in prices will lead to some profit taking. But given the present situation, and particularly the risk of sovereign debt defaults, it would be unwise to assume that the improvement in precious metal prices in over.

At Shaw Capital Management we give you the information and insight you need to make the right investment choices.

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Etihad and Linfox Armaguard Announce Joint Venture

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:57:04 +0000

(PRWEB) February 25, 2011

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Linfox-owned Armaguard Group have announced the formation of a joint venture to transport valuable goods around the globe.

The partnership will see Armaguard establish a presence in Abu Dhabi under its ACM brand – the brand used as the international face of Australian Armaguard services – known in Abu Dhabi as ACM UAE.

The announcement was made by Etihad Airways (http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/etihad/Pages/GatewayPage.aspx ) and Armaguard (http://www.armaguard.com.au/services.html ) at Armaguard’s headquarters at Essendon Fields in Melbourne.

Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan said: “This new joint venture allows Etihad to enhance our growing global air freight business (http://www.etihadcrystalcargo.com/Cargo/Templates/TPLSinglePlaceholderControler.aspx?pageid=FA995B91-E500-48F2-BA0B-9DB884066540 ) by leveraging the ground transport and security expertise of Armaguard to offer a new service for our freight customers across our extensive global network.

“The ability to transport precious cargo including jewellery, precious stones, gold, and artworks is an important next step for our cargo business – particularly given Abu Dhabi’s growing reputation as a capital for arts and culture, with world-famous organisations like the Louvre and the Guggenheim in the pipeline.

“Clearly Etihad is building a significant presence in Australia (http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/etihad/global/en/home/pages/flights-to-australia.aspx ), with several strong partnerships – including our game-changing alliance with the Virgin Blue Group (http://www.virginblue.com.au/AboutUs/index.htm ) – and bases established across the country, and we are very pleased to be working with another great Australian company on this very important venture.”

Armaguard Managing Director, Keith Broadhouse, said the company was excited about expanding into the United Arab Emirates.

“Armaguard has been in New Zealand for some time under the international brand ACM and to be able to grow the ACM brand further is part of our international growth strategy.

“We have been looking at expanding beyond Australia and New Zealand for some time. Coupling our world’s best practise currency management model with the fastest growing five-star airline in the world will enable us to provide an outstanding service with superior reach.

“This expansion is a good fit for both Etihad and ACM as it reinforces our comprehensive growth strategies over the next 3-5 years.

“We look forward to a prosperous future with our new partner and the business opportunities this will present us with.”

Attending the announcement at Essendon Airport in Melbourne, Victorian Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade, Richard Dalla-Riva congratulated both companies on the joint venture agreement.

“The Victorian Government welcomes this partnership which further strengthens our State as a regional leader in aviation services ranging from training and maintenance to airport design and management and now air freight security”.

Notes to editors:

About Etihad Airways:

Etihad Airways is based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and operates passenger and cargo services to 66 global destinations and cargo-only services to 13 destinations.

About Armaguard:

Armaguard is an iconic Australian brand established in 1938. It has become the dominant player in the Australian cash logistics, currency management and precious cargo markets and more recently in New Zealand under the ACM brand. It was acquired by Linfox in 2003 and has the most comprehensive nation-wide coverage throughout Australia and New Zealand.

For more information please contact:

Tom Clarke

Communications Manager

Etihad Airways

Khalifa City A

PO Box 35566

Abu Dhabi

UAE

+971 50 812 5796

http://www.etihadairways.com

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H.Samuel Announces Partnership with Police Watches Promotion

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:37:29 +0000

Borehamwood, Herts (PRWEB) March 2, 2011

H.Samuel has announced a partnership with the latest marketing promotion from the leading watch and fashion brand, Police. Customers buying any Police watch from H.Samuel can enter into a draw to win prizes including 12 once-in-a-lifetime style experiences in 12 different time zones, and a variety of runners up prizes.

Customers who purchase a Police watch (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/l/watches/brand|police/ ) from H.Samuel will be given a unique code that can be entered on the Police website to register for the monthly draws that will take place throughout 2011. Customers will remain eligible for these draws through the rest of the year. The prizes range from life experiences to a subscription for GQ magazine.

The main prizes consist of 12 lifetime experiences in 12 different time zones and include a super jeep safari in Iceland where they will cross raging rivers, tack extreme terrain and visit the Eyafjallajokull volcano.

Customers could also win a trip to A-List style destinations in Cannes where they will arrive by helicopter and stay in a central hotel. Or they could find themselves snowmobiling in Bulgaria, arriving in the capital Sofia before embarking on a week long trip to one of Bulgaria’s oldest, yet most modern, ski resorts.

Other prize winners will be able to sample the delights of Rio de Janeiro, where they will sail to private islands and have a five night stay in a centrally located hotel from which to make the most of this experience.

One of the more unusual prizes is the opportunity for winners to travel to Moscow, Russia, where they will be given the opportunity to fly in an L-39 Albatross fighter jet. Alternatively lucky watch buyers could find themselves making tropical cocktails in Barbados, or even skiing in the desert of Dubai, cruising around Los Angeles, diving in the Maldives, enjoying helicopter rides over Chicago, microlighting over Cambodia or visiting Tokyo for a ride on the bullet train.

In addition to these premium prizes, H.Samuel customers who purchase Police watches (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/watches.do ) will also have a chance of winning runners up prizes including a subscription to GQ magazine, 2 for 1 cinema tickets, dvd rental and store discounts and promotions across a range of stores and products.

H.Samuel is the nation’s favourite High Street Jeweller with over 340 stores and a retail website at http://www.hsamuel.co.uk. Featuring an incredible range of branded mens watches (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/l/watches/recipient|him/ ), H.Samuel also has a stunning range of jewellery, collectibles and gifts (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/giftideas.do ) for all occasions, offering something for every taste and style. H.Samuel is part of the Signet Group, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

PR contact details:

Tim Lundberg

Copywriter E-Commerce Marketing

H.Samuel

3 Imperial Place

Maxwell Road

Borehamwood

Herts

WD6 1JN

0208 207 8312

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk

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Follow the Latest Fashion, Buy from DinoDirect.com

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:54:43 +0000

Hong Kong (Vocus/PRWEB) March 04, 2011

By the end of February, DinoDirect released the latest hot topic, and it is about Hollywood?s biggest night. The glamour, glitz, fashion and style all were on a high display during the recently concluded biggest night. The celebrities were dressed in their best attires and all eyes were glued on the one whose dress was the most elegantly designed and stylishly adorned. Everyone was just looking stunning and gorgeous.

The marketing director of DinoDirect mentioned, “We all fantasise ourselves as the stars and want to wear what the stars wore and follow them. Now it is the time to take the plunge and see your fantasies turn into a pleasant reality. We are selling the dresses at record low prices along with the offer of custom tailoring the selected outfits to fit your body shape and measurements. This is a one in a lifetime opportunity. So our customers can come and take home favourite celebrity?s dress at throw away prices. Act Now!!”

Not only the dresses but the exquisite jewellery which the stars worn on that big night are also on sale. All the customers can get these dresses at extremely low prices and be the talk of the town. The dress material is of really high quality and it will make people look as a fairytale princess or the queen of hearts. The most glamorous gowns, the stunning jewellery and much more is on sale on DinoDirect.

The gowns are just perfect for every occasion from cocktail parties to clubbing to evening formal events. These beautifully designed exotic dresses will let people flaunt their neckline, shoulders and cleavage thus making you the centre of attraction of every party. The fitted bodice gowns are designed to enhance the feminine cleavage and at the same time add a comfortable support while lengthening your figure.

Look the most charming and the most elegant one for any upcoming special event, party, military ball, homecoming or any other occasion. DinoDirect has always been a pioneer in getting you the latest fashion trends through its exquisite collection. It at the same time also does take care of customer’s pockets. So once again it has brought to all the people the gorgeous and glamorous dresses and the exquisite jewellery worn by the stars on the biggest night and at record low prices. Do not wait or the favourite dress will be picked up by someone else sooner. The offer too is for a limited period. So make the most of it and keep looking stunning and steal everyone?s heart away.

About DinoDirect.com

DinoDirect China Limited (http://www.dinodirect.com) is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products at competitive prices by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.

DinoDirect.com possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and is an efficient marketing team among similar industries.

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Topshop Announces the Inspiration Behind their Unique Collection for Autumn/Winter 2011

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:49:30 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) March 4, 2011

Topshop has announced the inspiration behind their autumn/winter 2011 Unique collection

For AW11, Topshop Unique journeys back to early 1930s America. Drawing on the culture of luxury and status of the Industrial Age, prints are bold and boastful and the silhouette is overall sleek and refined.

Prints are key in the collection and the recurring motif of the dog and car reflect the importance of social status during the decade. Automobiles with headlights streaming are appliqu?d onto down-sized luggage bags, and printed on satin shoes. Whippets, Grey Hounds and Dalmatians are printed across clutch bags, appear as clasps on belts and feature on flocked denim.

The industrial landscapes of the modern metropolis and its structures impose themselves on the designs. Art Deco constructions inspire the Bridge Dress in which the Brooklyn Bridge stretches across a simple black devor? shift dress, whilst skyscrapers stand proud on silk blouses.

Geometric embroidery around the neckline of a dress echoes ironwork, dark silver leather is reminiscent of brushed steel and a mostly monochromatic colour palette adds weight to this architectural feel. The new American city is celebrated by prints of vintage postcards on a matching shirt and pant suit and the Hollywood dress in black devor? lined with a green metallic lurex gives off a feel of American glamour.

Tailoring is refined and traditional and faux fur is added to the hemlines of skirts, sleeves and collars and is often oversized to create a bigger impact ? la Cruella Deville. The arms of a cream brushed mohair trench are made from a Dalmatian-printed faux ponyskin whilst a black sheepskin coat features a thick chocolate-brown fur collar.

A crushed velvet backless dress in tobacco with marabou arms evokes the glitz and glamour of Speakeasy clubs whilst patent or printed Mary-Janes, T-bar peep toes and ankle boots take their inspiration from Chorus Line girls. The metal plate of a tap shoe is transformed into the shape of a dog and hidden on the arch of the sole and velvet ribbons tie replace laces. Corsets feature in black velvet or glittery tinsel-like fabric and chunky Art deco style silver and faux-tortoiseshell angular jewellery with splashes of colour and delicate diamante studs finishes the 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 fashion with a wide range of petite clothing (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208536&parent_categoryId=203984&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20), dresses (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?storeId=12556&categoryId=209717&top=Y&catalogId=33057&langId=-1&parent_categoryId=208523&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&sort_field=Relevance) and jeans (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?storeId=12556&categoryId=209753&top=Y&catalogId=33057&langId=-1&parent_categoryId=208527&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&sort_field=Relevance) through to maternity wear, petite clothing and make up (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?storeId=12556&categoryId=208495&interstitial=true&top=Y&catalogId=33057&langId=-1&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&sort_field=Relevance).

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.

PR Contact:

Liz Shuttleworth

Press Officer

Topshop Press Office

Arcadia Group Ltd

70 Berners Street

London

W1T 3NL

020 7927 1484

http://www.topshop.com

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Have You Ever Found an Exquisite Piece of Jewellery or Handbag But Simply Could Not Afford the Price?

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:35:40 +0000

(PRWeb UK) March 7, 2011

World of Accessories recently launched in October of 2010. The flagship store is based in Whiteleys Shopping Centre in London.

E-commerce and Multichannel Marketing Director Beranoush Brad Bagherian explains that the prices are about 50% lower than that of average retailers, giving the products a value that cannot be matched. He explains “Our brand is defined by fashion excitement, value and newness. We strive to give our customers that Wow! Look what I’ve just found!” factor. The brand offers a wide variety of accessories not found in any other accessory store including women accessories, men’s accessories, and bed and bath accessories. The brand is expanding rapidly and has the goal to one day become the leading international value retailer for accessories.

The collection of accessories offers a number of styles to match or pair with a look or occasion. The fashion jewellery range is also sure to put a little sparkle in your look. The handbags range in a variety of size, colour and texture to offer the consumer more choice. The footwear collection is fierce and makes a statement from ballerina pumps to high heel stilettos. Furthermore, Men’s cuff links, ties, and leather belts are a sure way to make your man go from dull to dashing! The brand also carries a line of bed & bath accessories including gorgeous linens and delightful candles that add a dash of elegance to any home. While the product range gives off the sense of luxury, the prices remain very affordable.

Visit the store or shop online at http://www.woaccessories.com and discover fashion’s best kept secret.

Join World of Accessories Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/WorldOfAccessories to receive latest promotional offers.

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Totally Unique Mother?s Day Gifts from The Handpicked Collection

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:36:07 +0000

(PRWEB) March 17, 2011

Instead of giving flowers, chocolates and a card as a Mother?s Day gift this year, why not choose something a little different from the selection of wonderful gifts that The Handpicked Collection has to offer. The Handpicked Collection?s expert panel of trend setters are continually sourcing new gift ideas so you can save time searching endlessly for the perfect gift. For Mother?s Day, the collection of gift ideas is outstanding. No matter what your Mum enjoys, you are guaranteed to find something she?ll really appreciate and there?s free delivery on all purchases over ?25.

Why not choose some scented bath products and a scented candle to give your Mum the most luxurious bath she has ever experienced. The Frangipani & Orange Blossom Bath Foam (?21.95) is beautifully packaged and can be teamed with an Abahna Soap (?9.50) or the Grapefruit & May Chang Scented Candle (?21.95) for a really decadent treat.

For a more original spin on the traditional gift of a photo frame, The Handpicked Collection has some great gift ideas. Their bestselling Photo Tray (?29.95) is not only a practical present but can be filled with lots of memories to make Mum smile every time she uses it. Alternatively, if traditional is what you are looking for the Mirrored Photo Frame (from ?12.95) will look stunning in any home.

If your Mum loves jewellery, there are plenty of Mother?s Day gifts to choose from. The Pearl Tag Necklace & Bracelet (?59.95) features a subtle silver heart to show just how much you love her. The Dragonfly Necklace (?39.95) is another bestseller, and comes beautifully presented in a gift box. Or why not get her a Partridge Jewellery Tree (?19.95) to keep her current jewellery collection tidy or a Leather Jewellery Box (?36.95 for small; ?74.95 for large)to keep those precious items safe.

A bunch of flowers is always gratefully received so why not give Mum the Black + Blum Flower Loop (?24.95) to make sure any future flowers you give her always take centre stage. Every vase comes with a stunning artificial flower that will keep people guessing if it is or isn?t real. Together, these make a really special Mother?s Day gift.

Mother?s Day is a special occasion and it?s important to mark it with a gift that really expresses just how grateful you are to your fabulous Mum for everything she does for you. Select from the extensive choice of gift ideas for Mother?s Day from The Handpicked Collection for some truly memorable Mother?s Day gifts.

To view the complete collection of unique gift ideas for all occasions please visit http://www.handpickedcollection.com/

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Louis Vuitton Women Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Show exclusively on fashionshow.louisvuitton.com

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:41:54 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) March 22, 2011

For the first time ever, Louis Vuitton offers internet users the opportunity to discover the unique atmosphere of its fashion show.

This online event allows users to explore, in any direction, the show space for an experience with no boundaries. Hear Marc Jacobs – Artistic Director- and Katie Grand – Stylist – comment the show with anecdotes on the preparation of the collection. Enter the fashion show space and access panoramic backstage views by passing directly through the catwalk.

Through Facebook, Louis Vuitton fans have exclusive all access to unedited content: inspirations, rehearsals, guest arrivals, and interviews with the models.

Discover the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Women?s Ready-to-Wear collection and universe now available at fashionshow.louisvuitton.com. The website is also compatible with iPad and iPhone.

About Louis Vuitton and Digital Media

Louis Vuitton was the first brand to develop a fully integrated digital communication strategy: ?The Art of Travel by Louis Vuitton.? It all began with the launch an official Facebook fan page and an official Twitter account in June 2009. Today, the digital initiatives have expanded, with 6 international Twitter accounts with over 250 000 followers, a Foursquare account with over 65 000 friends, and a dedicated YouTube channel.

The Facebook page has become the official online destination for all that concerns Louis Vuitton. The commitment to feature only pure editorial content has attracted over 2 million international fans to date. In October 2009, Louis Vuitton was proud to have been the very first luxury brand to broadcast its fashion show live on Facebook. Last year, this experience was enhanced with exclusive 360? views of each style that walked down the runway.

This year Louis Vuitton has gone even further and has launched their first iPhone application Amble, which focuses on the Louis Vuitton art of travel experience. This free application helps users document their travels and discover new hotspots around the world, combining user-generated content with the savoir-faire of Louis Vuitton.

Stay connected with Louis Vuitton at:

facebook.com/louisvuitton | twitter.com/LouisVuitton_US

youtube.com/louisvuitton | foursquare.com/louisvuitton

louisvuittonamble.com | u.youku.com/louisvuitton

About Louis Vuitton Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with the art of travel. Its iconic trunks and luggage have accompanied journeys throughout time. With the arrival of Artistic Director Marc Jacobs in 1997, Louis Vuitton extended its expertise to ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches and jewellery, available in its exclusive network of stores located in over sixty countries.

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Royal Asscher Diamond Company and Sparkle Roll Group Limited Announce Its First Expansion Plan in the People’s Republic of China Market

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:33:21 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 22, 2011

The Asscher family is honored to announce it?s first series of flagship stores in the People?s Republic of China (PRC).

The first flagship store is due to open with a high profile launch before year?s end. This strategic partnership is the beginning of a distribution blueprint in the PRC region.

Sparkle Roll Group Limited will build up a network of 4 Royal Asscher flagship stores over the next 2 years. The first flagship store is set to be established in the prime location in Beijing this year, with an exclusive collection available in Luxury World in Beijing from June onwards. The long term strategy it to set up a distribution throughout the whole PRC.

Mr Edward Asscher, President of Royal Asscher Diamond Company said; ?Sparkle Roll Group Limited has a deep appreciation for our core values: integrity, passion, craftsmanship and heritage with an ethical and social responsibility. With their expertise in bringing ultra luxury brands to the region, we trust Sparkle Roll to unlock the potential to reach Royal Asscher?s optimal success in the region. As a boutique family business with a deep and rich history we carefully choose our partners and are proud to work with Sparkle Roll.

Mr. Ivan Tong, Chairman of Sparkle Roll, said, ?Royal Asscher is synonymous with special occasions from engagement to red carpets. With Royal visitors, notably, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, Queen Sylvia and princess Victoria of Sweden and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and great admirers like Sophia Vergara, Megan Fox and Kate Bosworth, Royal Asscher diamond company acknowledges the importance of their Royal title and leaving a legacy for the next generations”.

Mr. Tong added, ?Sparkle Roll?s expertise in top-tier luxury products and over all insight of the industry will be a great asset to the brand in continuing the Royal Asscher legacy and facilitate the growth and expansion of sales of the Royal Asscher Cut Diamond jewellery. Our customers value our select choice of ultra luxury?.

About Royal Asscher:

Founded in 1854, Royal Asscher Diamond Company is run by The Asscher Family. The Asscher Family dynasty to this day, continues to have an influence on the diamond industry. Joseph Asscher, at the request of King Edward VII, cut the largest diamond ever found, the famous 3,105-carat Cullinan diamond. Royal Asscher has also made its mark by refusing to work with conflict diamonds that originate from war torn countries that are unethically sourced and sold to fund warfare and civil destruction. Royal Asscher only sources diamonds from nations that are fully compliant with the Kimberly Process, an international diamond industry initiative to stop the flow of conflict diamonds. One of the company?s founding fathers, Edward Asscher was one of the forefathers of this initiative, Royal Asscher requires that all of its diamonds are labeled by the government at the origination point and securely sealed during transportation.

Royal Asscher created their own signature patented cut in 1902, which has 74 facets, that?s 16 more than the traditional cut diamond. The innovation and skill level of Royal Asscher has been passed down from generation to generation. Now on its 4th generation owners the companies still upholds their reputation for excellence.

Royal Asscher has exclusive clientele of international royalty such as Japan?s Emperor Hirohito and Queen Juliana and Prince Berhard of the Netherlands. Royal Asscher?s signature diamond cut is a part of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain?s Royal sceptre and crown which she wears for the opening of Parliament every year as well as other royal heirlooms. For royal weddings Queen Elizabeth II?s Crown Jewels are traditionally borrowed by the bride-to-be on the royal wedding day. With the marriage of Kate Middleton and Prince William in April, we await her selection from the Crown Jewels and whether it will include Royal Asscher diamonds. Regardless, Royal Asscher Diamonds will always be an integral part of traditional events in all Royal houses around the world.

Royal Asscher Diamonds are not only a favorite amongst royalty; celebrities also covet these specialty pieces from their contemporary line Stars of Africa. Celebrities who love Royal Asscher diamonds include Sofia Vergara, Megan Fox, Kate Bosworth, Kat Graham, Emily Blunt and Rachel McAdams.

Philanthropy:

In 2008 Royal Asscher created the Star of Africa line which guarantees a minimum donation of $ 50,000 to go to the Diamond Empowerment Fund? (D.E.F.) a non-profit international organization founded by Russell Simmons. Donations will sponsor students from Sierra Leone who attend the African Leadership Academy (ALA), founded on the belief that ethical leadership is the key to transforming Africa. Royal Asscher?s revenue from the sale of its Stars of Africa line of fine jewelry and aims to establish education, healthcare, and self-sufficiency programs in Africa’s diamond-producing areas.

Lita Asscher, the president of Royal Asscher of America, noted that “Our partnership with the Diamond Empowerment Fund will allow us to enrich the African Leadership Academy by providing students with the opportunity to gain an education in areas of leadership and entrepreneurship that will prepare and propel each exceptional mind to support their continent. Giving students the tools to become ethical leaders, Star of Africa will help D.E.F. and the ALA to develop political stability and economic development in diamond-producing countries.”

The Stars of Africa collection represents one of the greatest innovations in the jewelry industry- floating diamonds. Diamonds which are encased in a fluid filled sapphire dome move around freely which creates an effect that is utterly mesmerizing. Stars of Africa are available in white, yellow and rose gold. Royal Asscher?s beautiful modern twist on traditional diamond design is helping rebuild Africa, which makes each piece have an underlying beauty as well. For more information on the Stars of Africa collection please visit:http://www.royalasscher.com/starsofafrica/”>

About Sparkle Roll Group:

Sparkle Roll Group Limited is principally engaged in the distributorships of top-tier luxury goods in the PRC, including distributorships of ultra-luxury automobiles such as Bentley, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce in Beijing; exclusive distributorships of super deluxe branded watches Richard Mille, DeWitt, Parmigiani in the PRC; exclusive global distributorship of deLaCour?s BiTourbillon; cohesive partnership and exclusive distributorship with top-tier branded jewelry Boucheron and Federico Buccellati in the PRC respectively; cohesive partnership with renowned French fine wines merchant Duclot Export in the PRC and distributorships of Bordeaux fine wines from renowned French fine wines merchants Maison Joanne and Ulysse Cazabonne in the PRC.

Editor Notes:

Sparkle Roll Group Limited, is principally engaged in distributorships of top-tier luxury goods in the PRC, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sparkle Roll International Distributions Limited has signed a distributorship agreement with Royal Asscher Diamond Company (?Royal Asscher?) to be the exclusive distributor of the Royal Asscher diamond jewellery in the PRC. The term of this distributorship is for a first period of 5 years. The long term strategy is to distribute through Sprakle Roll and partners.

Royal Asscher B-Roll:

http://www.royalasscher.com/page/65/About.html

Interview access:

5th generation Edward Asscher, President

6th generation Mike Asscher, vice President

6th generation Lita Asscher, vice President( President Royal Asscher of America)

Ivan Tong, Chairman Sparkle Roll

For more information please contact:

Desiree Ontiveros

PR Director, CLD PR

+1 323.605.5918 Mobile

+1 213.765.0462 Office

desiree(at)cldstylehouse(dot)com

http://www.cldstylehouse.com

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?A Woman Of Substance? — Faiza Seth of Casa Forma

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:33:01 +0000

(PRWEB) March 25, 2011

To the initiated, Faiza?s striking allure and restrained yet evident trappings of success might suggest an entirely charmed life. We are sitting in the drawing room of her Mayfair apartment., ensconced in opulent armchairs created by her own interior design company. Distracted by the shimmer of jewellery in the gleaming surface of a J.Robert Scott coffee table, it?s tempting to indulge in extended enquiry about such fripperies as favoured fashion houses, adored shoe designers and beloved travel destinations. But to do so would miss the point.

Born in India and raised in the US, Faiza eschewed the convention of being a socialite wife and refused the easy opportunity of working in the family apparel business. Instead she tool a demanding job at Lehman Brothers. Next came an MBA at Stanford, one of the world?s most exacting business schools, punctuated with a spell at Morgan Stanley. ?At the time I was unsure of what I really wanted to attain in my career, but knew that business training and a financial background would be of value in whatever I might set my heart on,? she explains.

Motivated by a deep desire for independent achievement, a chance meeting with Luigi Espositio, the man who was to become her business partner in Casa Forma, resulted in a venture that is expanding as fast as she can imagine. ?With Lehman?s no longer around, I can admit that I didn?t really love my job there,? Faiza confesses. ?I value that experience, but you?re talking to a girl who likes to carry an easel and paints on her travels. They had little concern for my artistic fulfilment in equity capital markets!?

Together, Faiza and Luigi possess a seamless blend of talents that makes them a formidable team. He is the creative mastermind who qualified as an architect in his native Brazil before developing a career as an interior designer, including several years leading Ralph Lauren?s Home Collection often absent in creative companies. It may help to explain how, in less that four years, Casa Forma has grown to become one of London?s foremost interior design practices among the international elite.

Today the business has a team of fourteen designers, architects and support staff working on seventeen concurrent projects in three continents. Headquartered in Kensington, and now with an office in New Delhi, the team provides an integrated service that comprises both the structural and aesthetic aspects of property remodelling. The majority of commissions have been for luxury residential properties and the need for client discretion explains why Casa Forma?s remarkable growth within such a coveted market has largely taken place under the radar.

Faiza is unequivocal about what differentiates Casa Forma from market rivals. Telling me that its ethos ?is ruled as much by function as form?. I sense a manifestation of Faiza?s pragmatic sensibilities combined with Luigi?s technical skills. As she talks me through the Casa Forma portfolio it?s evident that the company takes a considered approach that results in a well-resolved balance between style and usability. Classical, Deco and Modernist influences coalesce into an ambience that is subtly sumptuous, sophisticated and expertly moderated.

?We espouse a layered methodology that readily accepts adaptations,? Faiza explains. ?In contrast to some celebrity interior designers, who tent to impose their particular sense of style. Casa Forma achieves a suppleness that assumes that inimitable patina of its owner?s personality.? I counter with the suggestion that Casa Forma?s combination of glamour and functionality shows evidence of Faiza?s personality ?Perhaps,? she smiles. ?We certainly want to deliver a result that works as well as it looks.? Sensing an appeal for clarification, she adds, ?I think that interior design is very personal; it?s where you begin and end your day so it?s essential to your well being. It?s important to realise that our design process is very collaborative. We spent a huge amount of time with our clients, working on what can be quite intimate aspects of their life. Trust is fundamental and many go on to become friends. Introductions to friends and family means we become part of their social circle.?

Future plans for Casa Form include finalising a Casa Forma showcase project in New Delhi. The design is a contemporary interpretation of the colonial style: there is a blend of Anglo-Indian influences, with features such as gazebo, veranda and garden sculptures that connect the inside and outside spaces. This holistic approach to interior and garden design is entirely familiar in an English setting, but hasn?t been significant in India since independence.

Faiza is also putting the finishing touches to a range of scented candles and has an idea for a furniture collection. Surely she gives herself some time to relax? ?When I?m working I enjoy being busy; it?s exhilarating. When I take time off then I also like to be fully engaged in whatever I?m doing, whether walking my two Yorkshire Terriers in the park or lounging by the pool immersed in a good book.?

Please View website at http://www.casaforma.co.uk/

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From bodger to broomsquire – a new book aims to keep traditional crafts alive

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:49:35 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) 25 March 2011

Anyone who cares about the survival of Britain’s craft heritage needs to read this book. From bodger to brickmaker, potter to pub sign designer, tanner to thatcher and cooper to clog maker, many crafts survive in the hands of just a few individuals. The Book of Forgotten Crafts tells their stories, and is illustrated with beautiful photographs of the crafters at work.

Please contact Susie Hallam to request a review copy, interview with the craftspeople or authors, or images. Email: susiehallam1(at)gmail(dot)com Tel: 07761 836782

Traditional British crafts are currently enjoying an extraordinary resurgence of interest, as people turn away from a throw-away culture and start to appreciate again the dedication, skill and passion of craftspeople and the beauty and intrinsic value of an object made by hand. Publication of The Book of Forgotten Crafts, a celebration of traditional craftsmanship, is therefore very timely.

It is impossible not to be inspired by the life stories of the nearly 50 British craftsmen and women interviewed for the book, which brings to life a history of craftsmanship that in some cases stretches back as far as 1,000 years.

From bodger to brickmaker, potter to pub sign designer, tanner to thatcher and cooper to clog maker, these talented people all make a hugely important contribution to Britain?s heritage. The book is illustrated with inspirational photographs by Paul Felix which show the craftspeople in their workshops and display the beauty of the objects they make.

Included among the forty-nine craftsmen and women featured are:

Neil Hopkins of Two Rivers Paper Company on Exmoor, a commercial hand mill that has been restored to use waterpower to make paper from old rags in the traditional manner
Robin Wood, bowl maker, who uses timber local to his studio in the Peak District to create traditional, functional wooden bowls. Robin is also Chair of the Heritage Crafts Association and has written the foreword to this book
Rhiannon Evans, goldsmith, an award-winning jewellery designer who works in pure and mixed Welsh gold
Adam King, broomsquire, based in Buckinghamshire, who has been making besom brooms since he was eighteen and was nearly swept away by Harry Pottermania
Christine Springett, a bobbin lace maker for over 30 years, who specialises in Bedfordshire lace and enthuses about the weaving, plaiting and looping involved in her craft
Lesley Pyke, glass engraver from Suffolk, who is passionate about crystal and works in many layers of colour

Full list of craftspeople featured in The Book of Forgotten Crafts:

Village Workshop Crafts:

The Wheelwright

The Cooper

The Tanner

The Leather Bottle Maker

The Papermaker

The Millwright

The Potter

The Rhubarb Forcer Maker

The Blacksmith

The Rope Maker

Decorative Crafts

The Woodcarvers

The Glass Blower

The Goldsmith

The Stained Glass Artist

The Pub Sign Designer

The Glass Engraver

The Serpentine Rock Carver

The Silversmith

Basketry Crafts

The Basket Maker

The Oak Swill Basket Maker

The Bee Skep Maker

The Lobster Pot Maker

The Rush Seat Maker

The Trug Maker

Textile Crafts

The Tapestry Weaver

The Dyer & Felt Maker

The Spinning Wheel Maker

The Lace Maker

The Fabric Weaver

Woodland Crafts

The Bowl Maker

The Broomsquire

The Hurdle Maker

The Bodger

The Stick and Crooks Maker

The Hedgelayer

The Clog Maker

The Rake Maker

Building Crafts

The Brick Maker

The Dry Stone Wallers

The Flint Knapper

The Stone Mason

The Thatchers

Crafts for Sport and Recreation

The Bowyer/Fletcher

The Bagpipe maker

The Cricket Bat maker

The Guitar Maker

The Gunsmith

The Whip Maker

The Gig Boat Maker

The authors:

Paul Felix has been taking photographs of traditional craftsmen for over forty years. His work has been published in newspapers and magazines around the world. He lives between Gloucestershire and Cornwall.

Tom Quinn is a writer, editor and a social historian. He is the author of the book Mastercrafts, also published by David & Charles, and several other books with a rural theme.

Si?n Ellis is a travel/heritage writer, who specialises in rural subjects, and is a former editor of Heritage magazine.

The Book of Forgotten Crafts by Paul Felix, Si?n Ellis and Tom Quinn is published by David & Charles on 14 April 2011 in hardback at ?20.

For media enquiries, requests for review copies, interviews with the authors or craftsmen and women, for images or to set up a reader offer, please contact:

Susie Hallam Marketing & PR

07761 836782

susiehallam1(at)gmail(dot)com

Published by David & Charles, Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PU

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Davina McCall Spotted in Stephen Einhorn’s Skullduggery Necklace

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:35:14 +0000

(PRWEB) March 26, 2011

Davina is more commonly known for her celebrity appearances on the red carpet, being seen in her gym kit promoting health and fitness, and for presenting the Big Brother and The Million Pound Drop TV series. She ‘s also involved with various charities and dedicates much of her time to raising awareness for neglected children with the charity Action for Children. On top of her celebrity lifestyle and charity commitments she is also a mother of three.

So it was to all the team at Stephen Einhorn?s delight that Davina chose to wear one of their hand-crafted designs. The Stephen Einhorn collection of designer jewellery is all designed by Stephen Einhorn. His workshops are in his hometown of London and his talent and attention to detail is reflected in each one of his designs. He makes fashionable jewellery for the modern woman and a diverse range of designs, including necklaces, rings and charms. Stephen Einhorn is as famous for his men?s jewellery, being one of the first jewellery designers for men. Within his men’s collection you will find modern and sleek platinum rings, precious metal cufflinks, and of course their fabulous array of skull jewellery.

The Stephen Einhorn team loved Davina?s enthusiasm for their striking Skullduggery necklace, handmade in solid sterling silver with akoya pearls. She looked absolutely amazing in this necklace, described by Stephen Einhorn as “a contemporary, gothic luxe, avant-garde design”.

The design of the necklace is a skeleton and three skulls made out of solid precious metal with beautiful akoya pearls and solid sterling silver chain. Stephen Einhorn and his expert team of highly talented jewellers famously hand-craft all of his jewellery, making this specific necklace with different types of solid precious metals including, silver, yellow gold and white gold. There is also have a choice of freshwater peacock pearls as well as white akoya pearls. Davina chose solid sterling silver with white akoya pearls, and how amazing she looks in it too!

Stephen Einhorn is a leading British men?s and women?s jewellery designer. His workshops and showroom are based on Upper Street in London?s cool Islington area. His jewellery is designed for the individual and oozes personality and style, and as a result he has a long list of loyal followers. Stephen Einhorn offers a personal engraving service, highly unique gift packaging options as well as a repair and re-vamp service for your Stephen Einhorn favourites. He also offers a bespoke jewellery service for customers who wish to have a unique piece of jewellery designed and created for them. Strong ethical company values and philosophy is at the core of their business, always making sure they are socially responsible and all their materials come from reputable and sustainable sources.

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India Online, ShalinIndia a Top Seller on Amazon

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:07:20 +0000

New Delhi, India (PRWEB) March 26, 2011

Amazon services management team has felicitated India online shopping store ShalinIndia for its performance during the 2010 holiday season. ?Your sales ranked among the top 25% of all Amazon.com sellers over the 2010 holiday season. In addition, your customer satisfaction metrics were excellent (in other words A+) over this period. You provided an exceptional shopping experience for customers on amazon.com and we would like to thank you for the hard work and dedication that made these results possible,? Amazon wrote to ShalinIndia

This online store was set up by Shalini Verma, a housewife from Jharkhand, a tribal region of eastern India. Shalini?s journey from an ordinary housewife, with no knowledge of computers and little ability to speak English, to becoming one of the top sellers on Internet to global customers is truly extraordinary . ?I am thrilled. It has been like living a dream. I am glad I am born in this era when technology is able to provide opportunities to common people like me,? says Shalini Verma .

ShalinIndia?s products are in traditional, ethnic design. Village artisans from different regions of India handcraft these products. These traditional skills have been perfected over several generations. ?Our customers have loved our products for their Christmas gifts. We owe our success to humble artisans who live in the villages of India and whose only source of livelihood is their craft. Internet has enabled international customers to buy creations of these hereditary and gifted craftsmen,? says Shalini Verma. Shalini Verma?s vision is to build a global sales platform that would enable these artisans to sustain themselves.

Shalini Verma had first looked at the option of selling within India to local customers. However, she soon realized that Internet penetration was too low in India and that Indians preferred to feel and touch the product before buying. Since the domestic market was not yet ready for e-commerce, Ms. Verma chose to go international. Here too she met with obstacles. ?International customers were hesitant to do shopping on our site because of two reason: one, as the items were shipped from India the customers were skeptical about timely delivered; two, the uncertainty of applicable of custom charges,?she explains. ?We resolved these problems by shifting our inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers in US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan under their FBA program. This enabled us to reduce delivery time to 2 to 3 days, and making the shipping free for the customers.?

Now ShalinIndia is reaching out to non-English speaking markets as well. ?We have begun to sell on Amazon marketplaces in France, Germany and Japan. We plan to start selling on e-bay and other marketplaces in different countries. We are also building our own branded India shopping web stores in Italian, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese languages with local domain names and accepting payments in local currencies. On these sites we will also provide local customer service in native language and we will accept returns locally.?

About ShalinIndia

ShalinIndia is an online India shopping store for handmade gifts, Indian clothing, Indian jewellery, home decorations, dinnerware for Indian foods, and statues of Hindu gods. It sells handmade products of Indian artisans to customers worldwide. Besides selling on its own branded website, it also sells products in different countries through most popular marketplace platforms. To know more about ShalinIndia and its products and services, visit http://www.shalinindia.com.

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HRH The Prince of Wales to be President of the Heritage Crafts Association

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:14:31 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) 27 March 2011

The Heritage Crafts Association has announced that HRH The Prince of Wales has agreed to become President of the HCA, whose aim is to support and promote heritage crafts as a fundamental part of our living heritage.

50 or more of these craftsmen and women who are keeping these rare and precious skills alive tell their stories in a new book The Book of Forgotten Crafts.

For a review copy, images, interviews with the craftspeople, or more information please contact Susie Hallam Marketing & PR on 07761 636782

Included are:

???? Neil Hopkins of Two Rivers Paper Company on Exmoor, a commercial hand mill that has been restored to use waterpower to make paper from old rags in the traditional manner
???? Robin Wood, bowl maker, who uses timber local to his studio in the Peak District to create traditional, functional wooden bowls. Robin is also Chair of the Heritage Crafts Association and has written the foreword to this book
???? Rhiannon Evans, goldsmith, an award-winning jewellery designer who works in pure and mixed Welsh gold
???? Adam King, broomsquire, based in Buckinghamshire, who has been making besom brooms since he was eighteen and was nearly swept away by Harry Pottermania
???? Christine Springett, a bobbin lace maker for over 30 years, who specialises in Bedfordshire lace and enthuses about the weaving, plaiting and looping involved in her craft
???? Lesley Pyke, glass engraver from Suffolk, who is passionate about crystal and works in many layers of colour

For more information or to request a review copy contact Susie Hallam on 07761 836782

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Royal Wedding Rings of Prince William and Kate Middleton

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:33:05 +0000

(PRWEB) March 28, 2011

Will Prince William and Kate Middleton wear wedding rings of Clogau gold?

The wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton is fast approaching, and with all eyes fixed on the April 29th nuptials, many are wondering if the royal couple will follow a celebrated tradition. Will their wedding rings be made of Clogau Welsh gold? With the Palace understandably mum on the subject, speculation is rife. Will the Welsh gold that has graced the wedding rings of three previous generations of royals be the choice of newest Royal Couple?

Prince William has already shown a fondness for tradition, proposing to Kate with the engagement ring originally worn by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, as a way to share the happy event with her. Now, the world waits to see if he?ll follow another wedding tradition and have wedding rings made from the original, one-kilo gold ingot from Clogau St. David?s Gold Mine in Wales that has formed so many other royal wedding rings.

Clogau?s long tradition of supplying the royal household with wedding rings actually begins with the investiture at Caernarfon Castle of Edward, Prince of Wales. King George V crowned his son with a coronet made entirely of Clogau Welsh gold to symbolize his Welsh coronation.

The wedding ring tradition began in 1923, when King George VI, then the Duke of York, gave Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, then Lady Elizabeth, a Clogau gold wedding ring on their April 26th marriage. Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburg, followed this tradition when he gave Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a Clogau gold ring made from the same nugget as The Queen Mother?s. Since then, many other members of the Royal Family have followed this tradition, wearing rings of pure Clogau Welsh gold from the same ingot, among them Princess Margaret, The Countess of Snowdon; Princess Anne, The Princess Royal; Diana, The Princess of Wales; Prince Charles; and Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. This gold ingot was subsequently presented to Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth on her 60th birthday, and as Ben Roberts, Managing Director of Clogau Gold notes, ?There certainly haven?t been enough Royal Weddings during this time to deplete this precious reserve.?

Clogau is anxious to share this royal tradition with the world. All of the jewellery produced by Clogau Gold features a small amount of gold from the same mine that produced the Royal Family?s nugget, meaning each piece of Clogau jewellery shares in the royal tradition, but with Welsh gold being the rarest gold in the world, supplies are extremely limited.

Gold was first discovered in 1862 at the Clogau St. David?s Gold Mine, but supplies of gold from the mine were never reliable. It operated intermittently over its 150-year history and closed in 1998. Clogau?s supply of this precious Welsh gold is limited to the ore they stored. No gold mines operate in Wales today, making Welsh gold the rarest in the world.

When supplies run out from Clogau Gold?s stockpile, Welsh gold, and the opportunity to share in the Royal Wedding tradition, will be gone. Now, we can only wait to see what rings Prince William and Kate Middleton will choose to symbolize their marriage.

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Boticca Launches Royalty to Revellers Competition for the Most Inspired Look for the Royal Wedding Celebration

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:43:22 +0000

London (PRWeb UK) March 29, 2011

Boticca.com today announces a global competition to find the most unique, inspired look for accessorising the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrations for a chance to guest curate Boticca and win unique jewellery and accessories from the site. Boticca is the online destination for unique jewellery, bags and fashion accessories from the world?s top emerging designers.

The Royal Wedding is just around the corner, and whilst everyone is speculating about the dress, Boticca?s team is most excited about the jewellery and fashion accessories. From royalty to revellers, Boticca is searching for the most inspired look for accessorising the ceremony and celebrations at the end of April.

Contestants are asked to style a set for the wedding celebration using unique pieces from Boticca?s emerging designers, and the winner will be chosen by the set with the most ?likes? on Facebook. The winning set will be featured for a week on Boticca?s style blog and permanently sit alongside guest curations by leading fashion editors and bloggers.

The winner will receive a one-of-a-kind necklace by emerging British designer Little Glass Clementine (cash value of ?525), and the second and third runners up will receive unique accessories from Boticca valued at ?100 and ?50 respectively. All sets need to be submitted by midnight BST on Friday, 8th April and voting will close at midnight BST on Friday, 15th April. Boticca will announce the winning entry and runners up on its website on Monday, 18th April at 12 noon BST.

For further information on Boticca and the Royalty to Revellers Competition, visit http://www.boticca.com/competition.

About Boticca.com:

Boticca.com is the online boutique for unique jewellery and fashion accessories by top emerging designers from around the world. Boticca makes it easier and more enjoyable for customers to discover high-quality, distinctive jewellery and accessories with a meaningful story, such as bags, belts, scarves, hats, rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The marketplace is curated and edited by a team of fashion experts, designers, stylists and collectors, who illustrate the culture, stories and inspiration behind the collections on the site.

For further information:

Eliza Dabney

PR & Communications

Boticca.com

Tel.: +44 792 006 6347

Web: http://www.boticca.com

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Thinking of Skipping Mother’s Day?

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:38:23 +0000

(PRWEB) March 31, 2011

Sunday 3 April should be a special day for mums across the country ? Mother’s Day is one of the occasions that few of us miss without marking it with a card and a special gift and this year should be no different. With this in mind, the 100% Irish owned company, GiftsDirect.com, has some great ideas for Mother’s Day this year – gifts are delivered by courier and beautifully packaged. For those who leave it to the last-minute, e-vouchers for special days out can be sent (for spa days, cookery days and more).

Budget Buys: For under ?30, try this Newbridge Beaded Heart Bracelet; for less than ?40, the Mother?s Day Orchid Gift Bag is the perfect solution. For those with ?50 or less, how about a Deluxe Manicure in a top Dublin spa, or a Mother?s Day Flower Basket with a Helium Balloon?

Quirky Buys: Have you ever considered a one-hour flying lesson for your adventurous mum? GiftsDirect.com offers this unique gift for just ?95. For golf fans, try a one-hour private golf lesson with a PGA professional, costing just ?60. Or for pamper queens, enjoy a Mum and Daughter Spa day for ?120 ? all these Experience Gifts can e emailed to the customer which saves time!

Finally, for mums who like to celebrate, how about a bottle of her own Personalised Champagne with Chocolates (?68.99) ? the bottle’s label can be printed with your mum?s name and a special Mother?s Day message!

Visit http://www.GiftsDirect.com for more unique, affordable Mother?s Day gift ideas including hampers, fruit baskets, personalised wine and champagne, pamper gifts, jewellery, vouchers for special days out, Irish branded gifts and homewares plus much, much more.

ENDS

For high resolution images, please contact Maebh Coyle on: (Mob: 086 062 6005) or (Email: maebh(at)giftsdirect(dot)com)

Note to Editors:

Giftsdirect.com is a 100% Irish owned online gifts delivery company providing gifts that can be delivered in Ireland or worldwide for occasions and special moments such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, engagements and many more.

Set up by CEO Lulu O?Sullivan during the 80s recession, the company was one of the first online delivery businesses in Ireland and is now a highly successful, award winning gift company providing an outstanding service worldwide.

As GiftsDirect.com heads towards its 24th anniversary, the company has expanded its business profile and now includes not only ?Experience Gifts? offering unique days out, but also major Irish brands such as Tipperary Crystal, Newbridge Silverware and Louise Kennedy to name just a few.

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Increasing Popularity of Service Offering a Free, Instant Alternative to Short Term Loans

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:37:05 +0000

(PRWEB) April 1, 2011

New website 62days.com is providing consumers with a fast, flexible and totally free alternative to getting a short term loan. This unique proposition offers cash for up to 62 days with no charges, no fees and even the choice of never paying it back.

Sometimes we all need a little extra cash to tide us over. Yet, with some short-term loan providers charging an APR of over 2000%, borrowing can be a costly affair. Now, an increasing number of people are turning to a new, totally free route to short term funds.

Already a hit on the Continent, 62days.com offers consumers quick cash for their valuables. The twist is that, once they sell their items, they have 62 days to buy them back for exactly the same price. The company pays for everything including collection of the items, so the service is completely free. As its CEO Ron Korczak explains, this innovative approach makes 62days.com a great alternative to a short-term loan:

?We provide a crucial alternative in a market that often favours the lender. People are tired of paying over the odds for short term funding and, with us, they don?t pay a penny. We give our users instant cash for up to 62 days. If they then choose to buy back their item, they pay only what they initially received. There are no fees, no charges and no surprises.?

62days.com buys a range of valuables, from gold jewellery and pens to watches, art and antiques. According to Korczak, consumers have been fairly inventive in using the service:

?We?ve seen people turn unwanted presents into holidays while others find it a really good source of quick cash to tide them over until payday. The great thing is, our users get the cash they need without racking up debts on loans or credit cards. Plus they get the opportunity to change their minds and get their valuables back.?

One aspect which Korczak sees as vital to the success of 62days.com has been its sheer simplicity.

“For example, to get a free, instant quote on an item from our expert team, all you have to do is upload an image of it. This ease of use, together with the speed at which we provide the cash is hugely popular.”

About 62days.com:

62days.com is a multi-national ecommerce site offering customers a unique service in the online marketplace.

Contact:

For more information, please contact: joanne(at)62days(dot)com

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Website for Tardy Gift Shoppers Spreads to US

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:33:32 +0000

(PRWEB) April 10, 2011

Never miss a birthday, anniversary or special occasion again: the hugely popular UK service Late Late Gifts is finally launching in the US ? it?s the one stop solution to your gift-giving woes.

The idea behind the site is simple. Shoppers can browse hundreds of online shops that offer immediate, same day or next day delivery on a huge range of gifts – taking the stress out of last minute shopping.

This site is specifically aimed at those who need a present as soon as possible. Because time is not a luxury for the tardy gift giver, LateLateGifts.com is an easy-to-navigate site that helps users find the right presents fast. And that?s not the only timesaver: each shop?s listing contains clear information about what the shop sells, how much express delivery costs and what time to order by for guaranteed delivery.

LateLateGifts.com can even help if a forgetful shopper needs an instant present ? there are lots of shops that offer e-vouchers, box office collection tickets and other same day delivery gifts. For those gift-givers with a day or two?s notice, all the online retailers offer next day delivery on orders placed before a clearly listed cut-off time.

With hundreds of shops to choose from, there are practically no limits to the presents available for next day delivery or sooner. Anything from electrical items, to flowers, chocolates, jewellery, clothes, gadgets and books can be found on these virtual shelves ? and delivered in 24 hours or less!

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Something Blue, Something New: Celebrate the Royal Wedding with Limited Edition Pandora Charm

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:38:20 +0000

(PRWeb UK) April 11, 2011

The Jewel Hut is celebrating the impending Royal Wedding by offering its customers the chance to purchase a unique Pandora charm, available for a limited time only on the popular jewellery website.

As previously announced, the Pandora Royal Wedding Bead (product no. 790875SSB) was made available for dispatch from 1 April.

The limited edition heart-shaped charm has been specially designed to commemorate the nuptials of Prince William and wife-to-be Catherine Middleton, which will take place on 29 April ? giving Pandora jewellery fans plenty of time to add it to their bracelet before the big day.

This most precious of Pandora beads is hand finished in sterling silver, and features a blue spinel setting on the front of the heart, which symbolises the blue sapphire on Ms Middleton?s engagement ring. Meanwhile, the back of the heart features the engraved initials of the happy couple as a permanent reminder of their commitment to each other.

With the Royal Wedding expected to be the public event of the year and a historic day on both a domestic and international scale, this special Pandora charm is expected to be a hugely popular bestseller.

The Jewel Hut has already received a number of orders for this product and, although the charm will be available from April to October 2011 according to royal protocol, we may sell out of our allocation before then ? so don?t be too late!

The Pandora Royal Wedding Bead is priced at ?45, and can be ordered now from the Jewel Hut, an authorised dealer of Pandora jewellery.

To view the complete collection of Pandora charms, please visit http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk.

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Shop Cats Presents: The Toronto Etsy Street Team – Spring Craft Show Saturday April 30th

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:37:15 +0000

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) April 13, 2011

The historic Gladstone Hotel is the scene for the Toronto Etsy Street Team (TESTy) Spring Craft Show. Featuring 20 tables of TESTy members selling their awesome homemade wares, including jewellery, fine art, paper craft, soap, fashion and more.

The Toronto Etsy Street Team (TESTy) Spring Craft is the first ever team craft show for TESTy, featuring over 20 vendors from the Toronto area, this show is sure have something to tickle your fancy! Everything from jewelery, hand knitted fashions, accessories, illustrations, or fine art, you’ll find it at the TESTy Spring Craft Show!

Location: The Gladstone Hotel Ballroom, 1214 Queen Street West

Date: Saturday April 30th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Toronto Etsy Street Team connects Toronto-area Etsy.com sellers with one another and potential buyers at actual, in-person (like not on the computer) events. Keep an on their blog for upcoming events:

http://torontoetsystreetteam.blogspot.com/

“We’re really excited to be working with TESTy,” says Emma Smith of Shop Cats. “They’re a great group of crafters and artists with some absolutely remarkable goods, and we can’t wait to show them off at their first team craft show!”

Shop Cats is a Toronto-based arts & crafters showcase, staging popup craft events, bringing locally made handicrafts to a larger market.

Previous Shop Cats events include: The Wandering Winter Craft Show: December 5th, 11th, &

19th, 2010

Contact:

Emma Smith

emma (at) shopcats (dot) ca

http://www.shopcats.ca

1147 Gerrard Street East

Toronto, ON

Canada

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Britain’s Motorists Regularly Leave ?Billions In Their Cars Overnight

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:44:28 +0000

(PRWEB) April 14, 2011

British motorists regularly leave an astonishing ?3.2 BILLION worth of belongings in their cars overnight, according to new research from leading insurer, Your Cover car insurance, part of Allianz Insurance.

The research showed that despite the ever present risk of car crime, motorists appear to be content to leave expensive items in their cars and hope the vehicle will not be broken into while they sleep.

According to the survey, the most common high value items left in unattended cars overnight include:

????Portable sat navs
????MP3 players
????Golf clubs
????Mobile phones
????Sun glasses
????Cameras
????Handbags
????Wallets
????DVD players
????Jewellery

Andy James, a spokesman for Your Cover, which conducted the poll of 2,000 motorists said:

?People are taking a risk if they leave high value items in their cars overnight. 53 per cent of motorists also reported that they did not always lock their cars at night which is asking for trouble. Most insurers will insist that items stolen from an unoccupied car such as sat navs, MP3 players, and mobile phones must be in a locked boot and the keys must be removed from the vehicle.?

He added: ?People who make claims for theft from their cars risk losing their no claims discount. Drivers could also find that they have insufficient cover as insurers impose financial limits for items stolen from cars.?

The report also identified some of the more ?unusual? items people leave in their cars which include:

????A spare set of false teeth
????A dead hamster?s ashes for good luck
????Tomato ketchup
????Sewing machine
????Air beds
????Vacuum cleaners
????Board games ? presumably to play in traffic jams
????And not forgetting Harry the Lamb. (The assumption is that Harry is a cuddly toy and not a real Lamb!)

Male and Female Variations

As you might expect the most popular items ladies keep in their cars are make up and spare shoes. For the men it?s sports and car equipment. Men it seems are much more likely to leave their gym shoes in the car then women because, as one respondent delicately put it:

?My trainers smell so bad even the dog runs a mile if I bring them into the house.?

Men and women are neck and neck when it comes to leaving eight CDs in their cars. However, women are much more likely than men to have an umbrella in the car, but men pip the ladies when it comes to having that all important set of spanners in the boot. Although as one male respondent put it:

?I?ve got a set of spanners in the boot but I?ve no idea what I?d do with them if the car broke down.?

1 in 3 ladies compared to 1 in 4 men confess that they consider their cars to be a bit of a ?dumping ground? for things they did not want to keep in the house. But perhaps the real answer as to why some people?s cars are home to so much ?stuff? is that nearly half the survey sample admitted they had not sorted out the contents of their car at all in the last 12 months.

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Whitsun Bank Holiday Art Show in North Norfolk Serves Cream Teas

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:56:12 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) 16 April 2011

The first Aldborough Creative show will be at The Church Room, Aldborough on Monday 30th May, 2011. It will feature the work of local artists and craftspeople.

Aldborough Creative is a new arts initiative in Aldborough, North Norfolk. Set up by Claire Knight and Fiona Morrison its aim is to introduce local artists and craftspeople to the wider community and create an on-going programme of visual events.

The first Aldborough Creative show will be at The Church Room, Aldborough on Monday 30th May, 2011. It will feature the work of local artists and craftspeople including Paul Jackson, Heather Tamplin, Pat Albeck, Teucer Wilson, Claire Knight, Fiona Morrison, Alison Haynes, Elena Beimborn, Darran Turner and Dawn King. Disciplines as varied as ceramics, painting, textiles, papercutting, stone carving and lettering, jewellery and woodwork will be represented.

There will be work to buy as well as work in progress. Many artists will be doing new work especially for the show and all welcome commissions.

Entirely self-funded Aldborough Creative is open from 10am to 5pm and will be serving scrumptious home-made cream teas throughout the day.

For further information visit http://www.aldboroughcreative.co.uk.

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Online jewellery manufacturing company rushes to defend Hallmarking as a legal requirement

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:40:33 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 16 April 2011

Leading UK fine Diamond Designer and online retailer DiamondGeezer.com is one of the first U.K jewellery manufacturing companies to rush to defend Hallmarking as a legal requirement. This legal requirement is once again under scrutiny and threat in the UK Government?s current drive to reduce regulation was launched on 7th April under the banner of ‘The Red Tape challenge?.

Currently all items sold as gold, silver, platinum or palladium in the UK must be hallmarked, unless they are very lightweight, regardless of where they are made. Hallmarking is the independent, impartial testing of each and every piece of precious metal jewellery, which has to be carried out at one of the 4 assay offices in the U.K. DiamondGeezer.com believes it is imperative to the British consumer for the current and future UK Jewellery Industry to maintain hallmarking as a statutory independent service.

Hallmarking has survived for over 700 years because it genuinely protects the UK public from being cheated. The precious metals market is an asymmetric market where the industry knows a lot and the consumer very little, making them vulnerable to deception. Asymmetric markets must be regulated. 700 years of even handed consumer protection could be brought to an abrupt end, not because people don?t want it, but by default, because it is seen as ?red tape?.

With 85% of jewellery sold in the UK now being imported from countries with no properly regulated hallmarking regime, and where counterfeiting is rife, UK consumers need a strong Hallmarking regime to protect them from dishonest activity more than ever .

DiamondGeezer.com urges everyone to visit http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/hallmarking and express their views NOW.

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Ernest Jones launches new Facebook page

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:48:08 +0000

(PRWEB) April 20, 2011

Ernest Jones has launched a Facebook page allowing the high street jewellery brand to create a more interactive and personal relationship with its customers. By offering exclusive Facebook competitions and up to the minute trend stories that are not on the current website, Ernest Jones is allowing consumers into an exclusive group. In return Ernest Jones will incentivise consumers with competitions to share their comments and ultimately improve the relationship between retailer and consumer.

The current Ernest Jones retail website features seasonal promotions such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day where hero lines and offers are promoted. The jewellery retailer also features an extensive list of luxury watch brands, an online brochure plus buyer’s guides and news pages.

On the Ernest Jones Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ErnestJonesJewellers ) the brand will be showcasing exclusive features that will not be available on the main retail website. Since launching Facebook in November it has included a daily gift guide and a behind the scenes feature at the current wedding brochure photo shoot. Creating interesting and inspiring editorial features invites the consumer to be part of that world.

The Facebook page?is intended to?keep customers up to date with brand developments,?and will also allow them to?communicate with Ernest Jones if they wish to enquire or share their own information and stories about jewellery or watches (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/watches.do ).

Ernest Jones is proposing to use Facebook like many other retailers as a platform to develop interactive customer relations.

The jewellery retailer is keen to utilise Facebook in a way that goes above and beyond the extra mile for customers. Future ventures could include the Diamond and Watch specialist offering style and technical advice on engagement rings (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/l/jewellery/category|rings/occasion|engagement/ ), bracelets (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/l/jewellery/category|bracelets/ ) and watches from trained industry experts.

About Ernest Jones:

Ernest Jones, the Diamond and Watch Specialist, has over 200 stores and a retail website. Ernest Jones offers a wide range of leading brand watches and high quality jewellery. Ernest Jones also has a stunning selection of gifts for all occasions. Ernest Jones is part of Signet Jewellers Limited, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

Ernest Jones stocks some of the world’s most prestigious watch brands, such as TAG Heuer, Gucci, Emporio Armani, Rado, Omega, Dreyfuss & Co and Longines and boasts the largest team of technically qualified of watchmakers of any jeweller in the UK. The Ernest Jones team has trained with some of the world’s most prestigious watch houses and offer the highest standard of service to help keep customers’ watches in top condition.

Contact Details:

Tim Lundberg

Copywriter E-Commerce Marketing

Ernest Jones

Imperial Place

3 Maxwell Road

Borehamwood

Herts

WD6 1JN

0208 207 8312

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk

Discover Pandora Watches at the Watch Hut

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:41:01 +0000

(PRWeb UK) April 20, 2011

The Watch Hut is happy to announce it has been exclusively chosen as an authorised online dealer of Pandora watches.

Following the huge success of the popular jewellery collection on sister site the Jewel Hut, the UK?s largest watch website is now the only specialist watch website in the country authorised to sell the brand?s new collection of watches.

Black Crown Diamond Pandora watches are sure to be appreciated by both existing Pandora jewellery collectors and newcomers alike.

Discover the latest treasures from Pandora?s box: watches that bear a luxury black diamond within the crown and offer Pandora fans accustomed to choice the option of interchangeable bezels and straps.

Each elegant design provides the perfect complementary accessory to Pandora bracelets and rings, while the use of durable sapphire crystal glass to protect the dial is a mark of true quality.

Pandora jewellery is a worldwide phenomenon, and is perhaps best known for its popular charm bracelet concept which allows collectors to choose from an extensive collection of charms and build a unique bracelet from scratch. Continue your story with new Spring/Summer 2011 Pandora jewellery available at the Jewel Hut.

The addition of Pandora watches to the Watch Hut is a coup for a website that already features over 6000 watches from more than 60 popular brands. As well as being exclusively authorised to sell Pandora watches, the Watch Hut is an authorised dealer of all watch brands featured on the website.

To view Pandora watches and add to your collection today, visit the Watch Hut.

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SGIC is Encouraging Residents to Lock Up Before They Hop Off on Easter Break

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:32:23 +0000

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011

SGIC Home Insurance is calling for SA residents to remember to lock up this Easter holiday break with thieves on the hunt for your technology valuables*.

The insurer?s claims data shows that technology items such as laptops, MP3 players and digital cameras continue to be the most popular items with thieves as they are popular, portable and easy to pawn.

SGIC Home Insurance spokesperson Andrew Tubb urged SA residents to take extra care with home security over the Easter break, especially if going away.

?Year on year, our claims data shows that small technology items like laptops, digital cameras and MP3 players are targeted by thieves because they can be easily grabbed and put straight into a backpack.

?SA residents can take some simple precautions such as marking their driver licence number on the back of electronic valuables, avoid leaving tell-tale packaging for big tickets items out and remember to always lock up, regardless of whether you are away for five minutes or the entire holiday period. Thieves only need a few minutes to break-in and steal your valuables.

?Plus it?s a nice time to get to know your neighbour and ask them to keep an eye on your place while you?re on holiday. Not only does having good neighbourly relations help to build a sense of community spirit, it can assist with keeping your home secure by having an eye on your place when you go away.

?We also recommend SA households have Home Contents Insurance so their items are covered, should the worst happen,? said Mr Tubb.

SGIC recommends the following home security tips:

The top ten items stolen from SA homes over 2009 – 10 were:

1 Digital Cameras

2 Laptops

3 Televisions

4 Cash

5 MP3 Players

6 Watches

7 Game consoles

8 Sunglasses / Glasses

9 Adult clothes and shoes

10 Jewellery (other than watches, rings, necklaces)

other than watches, rings, necklaces)

Based on SGIC Home Contents claims data sourced for the Financial Year 2009 ? 10
SGIC is a leading insurance provider offering Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Boat Insurance, Health Insurance and Caravan Insurance in South Australia.

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SGIO Research Finds That Small Is Beautiful For WA Thieves

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:32:40 +0000

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011

Small technological items such as digital cameras and MP3 players are the most popular targets with thieves according to new data from SGIO*.

SGIO Home Insurance spokesperson Rob Cory said that digital or electronic items were shrinking in size and had encouraged the modern day thief to shift their focus.

?Our claims data shows that technological items such as digital cameras and MP3 players are the top targets for burglars as they are popular, portable and easy to pawn,? he said.

?Five of the top ten most stolen items are digital or electronic items whereas a few years ago more traditional items such as jewellery, clothes and handbags dominated the top ten.?

?We encourage people to always lock up, regardless of whether you?re away for five minutes or for a weekend. Thieves only need a few minutes to break-in and steal your valuables.?

?We also recommend households have home contents insurance so their items are covered.?

SGIO Home Insurance recommends the following home security tips:

lock the house every time you go out;
if you?re going away ask a neighbour to keep an eye on the house and collect the mail;
don?t leave tell-tale packaging for big ticket items ? tear it up and put it in the recycling bin;
keep your home looking lived in with open blinds and timer switches on lights;
never leave a message on your answering machine saying you?re not home;
keep your car keys safe and not in any obvious places ? burglars will steal your car; and
secure garages and garden sheds and remove valuables from your garden.

The top ten items stolen from WA homes in 2009 – 2010 were:

Number Item

1 MP3 players

2 Digital cameras

3 Computers

4 Cash

5 Sunglasses and glasses

6 Watches

7 Jewellery

8 Handbags and purses

9 Mobile phones

10 Televisions

*Based on SGIO Home Contents claims data from the Financial Year 2009 – 10.

SGIO is a leading insurance provider, offering Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Boat Insurance, Health Insurance and Caravan Insurance in Western Australia.

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NRMA Insurance is Calling on Residents to Lock Up Before You Hop Off to Your Easter Break

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:35:15 +0000

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011

NRMA Home Insurance is calling for NSW residents to remember to lock up this Easter holiday break with thieves on the hunt for your technology valuables*.

The insurer?s claims data shows that technology items such as laptops, MP3 players and digital

cameras continue to be the most popular items with thieves as they are popular, portable and easy to pawn.

NRMA Home Insurance spokesperson Andrew Tubb urged NSW residents to take extra care with home security over the Easter break, especially if going away.

?NSW residents can take some simple precautions such as marking their driver licence number on the back of electronic valuables, avoid leaving tell-tale packaging for big tickets items out and remember to always lock up, regardless of whether you are away for five minutes or the entire holiday period.

Thieves only need a few minutes to break-in and steal your valuables.

?Plus it?s a nice time to get to know your neighbour and ask them to keep an eye on your place while

you?re on holiday. Not only does having good neighbourly relations help to build a sense of community spirit, it can assist with keeping your home secure by having an eye on your place when you go away.

?We also recommend NSW households have Home Contents Insurance so their items are covered,

should the worst happen,? said Mr Tubb.

NRMA Insurance recommends the following home security tips:

Lock the house every time you go out;
If you are going on holidays, ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your house; collect the mail and newspapers
Don?t leave tell-tale packaging for big ticket items ? tear it up and put it in the recycling bin;
Keep your home looking lived in with open blinds and timer switches on lights;
Never leave a message on your answering machine saying you are not home;
Mark your driver licence number and state on the back of all electronic valuables;
Keep your car keys safe and not in any obvious places ? burglars could steal your car;
Secure garages and garden sheds and remove valuables from your garden.
The top ten items stolen from NSW homes over 2009 – 10 were:

The top ten items stolen from NSW homes over 2009 – 10 were:

1 Laptops

2 MP3 Players

3 Digital Cameras

4 Cash

5 Televisions

6 Watches

7 Game consoles

8 Rings

9 Sunglasses / Glasses

10 Jewellery (other than watches, rings, necklaces)

*Based on NRMA Insurance Home Contents claims data sourced for the Financial Year 2009 ? 10

NRMA Insurance is a leading insurance provider, offering Home Insurance, Car Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Boat Insurance, Health Insurance and Caravan Insurance in NSW.

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On The Issue of Security ? Taking Preventive Measures in Planning a Wedding

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:33:06 +0000

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011

As Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare for their April 29th Royal Wedding, one of the issues surrounding such a monumental event is a topic that?s been seldom covered outside of high-profile weddings. This is the issue of security.

British Intelligence has spent a lot of time and effort planning, modelling, and simulating the many security concerns surrounding this wedding day. There are real threats who will use this event as a launch pad for acts of anarchy and/or protest. Even as recently as December of last year, a security breach allowed protesters to vandalize the vehicle carrying Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall.

And how about the ongoing extremist threats as well as repeated bombing attacks from the Real IRA over the past decade? British security is going to have their work cut out for them. Plus, it?s going to be even harder once Will and Kate?s motorcade parades across the streets of London with millions of onlooking spectators.

“Chances are, your wedding will not be as high profile as this one, but it is important nonetheless to take preventive measures when planning your event,” explains Carmen Luk, lead designer for Toronto Wedding Planning company Devoted to You Inc, “Both you and your guests will be dressed to impress, and that means a lot of precious jewellery will be worn. You?re also going to have lots of expensive gifts and thousands of dollars in loosely guarded cash. To no surprise, weddings are like gold mines for thieves and robbers. Technology makes it very easy for them to access every detail about your event. All they have to do is show up to completely ruin it.”

Look no further than the case of Pamula W. McBride in Spokane, Washington early last year. She was arrested and suspected of stealing from at least three separate weddings in the summer of 2009.

Hiring security for a wedding should be on the top of every host’s mind. In addition to theft/robbery prevention, security is also useful for taking care of unwanted guests, such as the angry ex, an uninvited relative, or even wedding crashers. The last thing anyone wants is a great wedding turned sour due to the actions of one or a few people.

“The next thing you?ll need to do is ask yourself whether you want a security guard or a police officer. Paid duty police officers are more expensive, but then again, you get the kind of protection and deterrent you won?t get with a security guard. They only cost a few hundred dollars for the night, but if you?re on a tight budget, in most cases security guards work just as well. Just call ahead and ask what their policy is; sometimes they require that you hire at least 2 officers/guards to backup each other,” advises Ms. Luk.

Whether or not security is ultimately hired, it is still important to always take preventive measures in order to ensure the wedding runs smoothly. Here are some helpful tips:

1) Don?t leave the gift box close to the entrance or exit

2) Ask all guests to bring their invitations to the wedding to identify themselves

3) Always have at least one person attending the gift table

4) Ask the vendor in advance if they have a safe to store valuables during the wedding

5) Tell the guests not to leave valuables in their cars

6) Hire security pickup of your money box to transport to a safety deposit box at the bank

Read more tips from Devoted to You Inc. on The Wedding Blog.

About Devoted to You Inc.

Devoted to You Inc. boutique style wedding planning company serving enamored couples in the Greater Toronto Area. Since its inception in 2006, Devoted to You has been interviewed and featured in many different publications, television shows, and radio programs. In early 2011, Devoted to You co-organized the highly publicized We Wed Bridal Show in Markham, Ontario.

About Carmen Luk

Carmen is the lead designer and planner for Devoted to You Inc. She’s planned weddings, events, and managed multi-million dollar projects for major corporations. She holds a WPICC designation from the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, the only professional association in Canada whose accreditations are recognized nationwide as a dependable source for providing wedding planning excellence. Carmen is also a certified Project Management Professional.

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Pacific Amber and YESpay?s Partnership Takes Another Dimension as Large Numbers of Merchants Go Live in North America!

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:32:49 +0000

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB UK) 27 April 2011

A growing number of merchants in Canada and USA are now Live and EMV Chip & PIN enabled thanks to the trio: Pacific Amber Technologies, YESpay International and Chase Paymentech! Since 2010, merchants using AmberPOS are able to process EMV Chip & PIN transactions via YESpay?s fully EMV and PCI-DSS certified payment solution, EMBOSSTM. Adoption is now exploding because of this successful partnership and the increasing need to adopt Chip and PIN in Canada as a result of the EMV liability shift.

With live merchants all across North America, Pacific Amber Technologies constitutes a reliable and valuable partner to both YESpay and Chase Paymentech resulting in the successful national rollout of merchants of all sizes. All three parties are working closely together to be at the front of emerging cutting-edge technologies and to offer the fastest time to market and low-cost EMV payment solution possible to merchants.

Validated for EasyV-Retail, YESpay?s EMV card-present payment solution, Pacific Amber Technologies is offering a unique proposition for EMV Chip and PIN and magnetic stripe credit and debit card acceptance in North America with Chase Paymentech as the processor. Live merchants like House of Knives and John Fluevog have been EMV enabled this year and are currently using this joint solution.

With the need to offer multi-channel payment services, Pacific Amber is also integrating EasyV-Internet (YESpay?s e-commerce payment solution) to expand its payment service proposition to provide its customers with an e-commerce payment platform.

Both EasyV-Internet and EasyV-Retail support credit and debit card tokenization for free. These unique ?Tokens? or card reference numbers which are linked to individual cardholder details stored in PCI DSS certified EMBOSS data centres, enables merchants to perform marketing functions or make recurring / subscription payments without access to full cardholder details.

By utilizing YESpay?s EMV pre-accredited and PCI-DSS certified payment solution, Canadian and US merchants running AmberPOS software are taking advantage of the most cost effective payment service, that securely processes and settles transactions with Chase Paymentech via YESpay?s dual data centres. All major EMV credit and debit cards are supported with the EasyV-Retail solution including Visa, MasterCard, Interac, Maestro, Amex, Diners and more. EasyV-Retail also supports on-line PIN validation for both Canadian Interac debit card transactions as well as US magnetic debit transactions.

As Harry Morge, National Sales Manager at YESpay explains, ?This strong partnership with Pacific Amber and Chase Paymentech is really fruitful, and is now taking another dimension. Indeed, the merchant base is growing every month, and we jointly assist merchants in both USA and Canada. Pacific Amber will leverage another channel supported by YESpay, namely e-commerce, thus offering a multi-channel solution to its merchants. I am looking forward to continuing developing this relationship!?

For over 15 years, Pacific Amber Technologies has established a proven track record of successfully helping hundreds of retailers across North America. Pacific Amber Technologies chose to integrate with YESpay in order to offer to its customers a managed and multi-channel, pre-accredited payment service at a low monthly cost.

Mike Piotrowski, President of Pacific Amber Technologies comments ?The uniqueness of YESpay?s payment solution which is fully managed, multi-channel, cross-border and EMV certified, was the answer to our payment needs. We can now enable our numerous merchants to accept integrated payments, as part of our comprehensive point-of-sale solution which is gaining more and more traction in the market. AmberPOS has been a successful software for years and we are always looking for new ways to provide our customers with more features, including new payment processing options.?

About Pacific Amber Technologies:

Pacific Amber Technologies provides customizable Point of Sale Software Solutions to retailers in Canada and the United States. AmberPOS offers retailers fast and easy sales processing with fully integrated payment processing options, complete inventory management, customer and vendor management, full comprehensive reporting with over 500 specialized and customizable reports, single and multi-location capabilities with real-time synchronization, innovative purchase ordering, advanced biometric security and integrated import/export to various e-commerce and accounting solution providers.

Pacific Amber Technologies Head Office:

103 – 86 North Bend Street, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6H1, Canada

Contact: Mike Piotrowski, President, Tel: 778 285 2855, mike(at)amberpos(dot)com

About YESpay International Limited:

YESpay International Ltd., a global card payments service company, provides highly secure Internet, EMV Chip & PIN, contactless and gift card payment processing services to independent and multi-chain merchants. Through EMBOSS, the YESpay Managed Payment Service, merchants can quickly accept integrated card payments within EPOS, kiosks, hospitality and e-commerce systems with minimal capital investment and low on-going services costs. EMBOSS is an on-line IP-based payment processing service that has been generically pre-accredited by major Card Acquirers in Europe and North America (including First Data Merchant Service (FDMS), Chase Paymentech, Barclaycard Business, HSBC, HBOS, Lloyds Cardnet, Streamline, Ulster Bank, Elavon, PBS, Amex and Diners). In addition, the YESpay EMBOSS service is fully end-to-end certified to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Level 1 as mandated by Visa and MasterCard. The YESpay EasyV-Suite of card payment products is innovative and cost-effective for EPOS, Kiosk, Hospitality, Mobile and Internet environments. With the YESpay EMBOSS card payment service, merchants can perform card payments in both card-present and card-not-present environments.

http://www.yes-pay.com

YESpay International Ltd Offices:

133 Richmond Street West, Suite 406, M5H 2L3, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Phone: +1 416 214 6012

Toll Free: 1 855-YES-PAY-1 | Fax: 1 855-YES-PAY-2

UK Headquarters: Checknet House, 153 East Barnet Road, EN4 8QZ, Barnet, UK

Phone: +44 203 006 3790

PR Contact:

Sophia Dahri, Marketing Manager. Dir: +1 416 214 6012 ext 505

sophia.dahri(at)yes-pay(dot)com

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Xlibris Releases The Metal Gold

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:35:55 +0000

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) May 03, 2011

His interest in this precious metal started oddly back in 1975 in Cobar, a mining and railway terminal town in New South Wales, Australia. Together with some other colleagues, author Lawrence Akakpo was waiting at the shaft collar for the cage to go underground on his 4PM to midnight shift at Cobar Mines Proprietary Ltd, NSW, Australia, when he saw a torn-out piece of glossy white paper being blown towards his direction. He picked it up and surprisingly read the heading: Properties and Uses of Gold. As he read it, he realised how ignorant he was about the metal except for the traditional uses: jewellery, trophies, ornaments, artefacts, and coins. This led to his insatiable desire to know more about The Metal Gold. And in this newly published book, he shares his in-depth research to all.

With a comprehensive presentation, replete with photographs and figures, readers will definitely find this a great resource and reference material. He researched on the properties, world production statistics, and uses of the metal. He also included the recent discoveries from the continuous and on-going studies conducted everywhere. He presents facts and information without delving into technical details, unless necessary, so that ordinary people would also find this interesting to read and understandable. ?I hope that, this little contribution from me will strengthen knowledge, admiration and respect for the metal, strengthen its uses in solutions of many of humans? intractable problems and at the same time reveal some of its pitfalls, resulting mainly from humanity?s general insatiable appetite for greed, selfishness and brutality to satisfy the greed,? shares the author.

This book is enrolled in Xlibris? Bookstore Returnability Program, which gives booksellers the convenient option of returning excess stocks through Gardners Wholesale and Ingram Distribution. For more information on this book, log on to http://www.XlibrisPublishing.co.uk.

About the Author

Lawrence Akakpo was born in Ghana and educated in Opoku Ware Secondary School, Kumasi, Ghana; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi; Camborne School of Mines (Exeter University) in Camborne-Redruth, Cornwall, UK, where he graduated in mining engineering and was also awarded Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree for his research, design and consultancy work for State Gold Mining Corporation of Ghana in the same institution. He further studied Education in the then Thames Polytechnic, now Greenwich University, London. He taught mathematics and physics at Presbyterian Secondary School, then at Odumasi, Krobo (now in Legon) in Ghana. He further taught mathematics and physics in Suhum Secondary Technical School, Suhum; and taught mathematics at Kibi Women?s Teacher Training College, Kibi. He resigned from the teaching field to take up appointment in the mining industry in late 1969. He was employed by State Gold Mining Corporation, Ghana; and worked and researched for Prestea Goldfields Ltd., Prestea. He also had mining experience in Cobar Mines Proprietary Ltd in New South Wales, Australia, and South Crofty Tin Mine, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall in England. He worked with Derby Luminescent Ltd., a specialist chemical company in Enfield, North London, in the 1980s after leaving the mining industry. He was finally employed by Haringey Education Services of Haringey Council, London, as Mathematics and Information Technology lecturer/tutor for fourteen years before he retired from active teaching profession in December 2004. He is currently researching for two-volume book on Ghana?s gold industry titled An Anatomy of Ghana?s Gold Industry ? The Facts, The Figures and the Myths. Volume 1: Ashanti Goldfield Company is nearly finished for proof reading and publication; Volume 2: The General Gold Mining Industry (Including the Other Gold Mines) is more than 50% finished.

The Metal Gold * by Lawrence Akakpo

Properties, World Production Statistics: BC 3900-AD 2009, Units of Measurements & Trading and The Uses

Publication Date: December 3, 2010

Picture Book; ?35.99; 256 pages; 978-1-4568-0840-2

Picture Book Hardcover; ?45.99; 256 pages; 978-1-4568-0841-9

Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at +0800-644-6988. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at 44-203-006-8880 or call +0800-644-6988.

For more information, contact Xlibris at +0800-644-6988 or on the web at http://www.XlibrisPublishing.co.uk.

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Cannes 2011 DPA Lounge is back at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:32:15 +0000

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2011

After the unparalleled successes of the Cannes Film Festival gifting suites in 2005, 2006 and 2007, featuring up to $ 90,000 gift bags received by Sharon Stone, Morgan Freeman, Paris Hilton, Fifty Cent, Minnie Driver, Gerard Depardieu and Michael Madsen, retreat producer Nathalie Dubois and Entertainment Strategist Company DPA return for the CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE at the Cannes Film Festival.

May 11th through May 20th ?The Palace of the Stars?, The Intercontinental Carlton Hotel in Cannes will host the most glamorous and sought after location at the Cannes Film Festival 2011: The CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE. The world?s biggest and brightest stars will be invited to this exclusive location at the Intercontinental Carlton Hotel where they will be pampered in luxury and style. After 4 years of absence in Cannes, DPA reviewed the all concept of gift suite, and added a new element: a showroom. The CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE will be hosting two spaces: a small show room and a gifting suite. ?We worked 5 months for finding the best of products and we arrive to a fantastic choice of new as well as established brands,? says Nathalie Dubois. The big highlight of our event will be the ST REGIS BORA BORA gifting to selected guests, a trip valued at over $ 65,000 and featuring night stays at the Royal villa estate on their property in magical Bora Bora, along with airplane tickets. NINA SKARRA, Norway first Haute couture designer, working towards full sustainability, transparency and empowering women in the textile industry, will be presenting in THE SHOWROOM some of her most delicate couture gowns, as well as introducing her pret a porter line to selected actresses. MARCHON, faithful to the DPA gifting suites worldwide since 2007, will gift in Cannes its new collection of sunglasses from PUCCI and LACOSTE. Lebanese DJIHAN JEWELLERY by Jihan Ragheb Alameh, will also be in THE SHOWROOM, and will be showcasing their stunning modern pieces to be worn on the red carpet. Stars will have the choices in diamonds but also semi precious and precious stones. ?We are very excited to invite back top NOVA SCOTTIA fashion designer Lisa Drader -Murphy and her brand TURBINE into our gift suite in Cannes. We suggested that she created a Cannes survival kit? mention Nathalie Dubois. The TURBINE Cannes survival kit will be the talk of the Croisette this year and will feature the Upside-Down Dress, a reversible leather hobo bag, and the Day to Night #27 red mineral lipstick duo. The other Canadian Brand, MICHIQUE will place lots of their fabulous clutches on the red carpet. Based also in Nova Scotia, the two twin sisters designed for Cannes some special very colorful pieces.

Speaking about ?red carpet?, RED CARPET Paris will be on hands to soothe the guests? feet by providing their great soles. LIEBESKIND Berlin, will add to the style of DPA lounge, by providing one of a kind Vintage handbags, but also clutches, wallets and belts. The sold out brand will be for sure this year, TEO JASMIN. Chic Parisian boutique TEO JASMIN, the success of the CESAR gift suite in February 2011 in Paris, will return with new styles of pillows, photos frames, for the DPA guests to take home and featuring the likes of The Beatles, Brigitte Bardot. Last, for stylish beach looks Nathalie Dubois turned to the trendy designs of Toronto based Bathing Belle, Brazilian Lybethras, and for the men the hippest Pull-In, to keep the celebrity guests en vogue.

?CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE? will be like a tsunami on the croisette of the Festival De Cannes,? says retreat producer Nathalie Dubois ?We plan to be everywhere in the press and get the best of celebrities. Rumors are already saying that we are back!?

THE CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE will be one of the premiere retreats at the Cannes Film Festival, adding to the splendor and glamour of the biggest red-carpet event in the world, with gifts totaling over $ 80,000 for some of the lucky selected guests. Also featured in the CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE are: Listo Belts, Eva Varro, Tand3m, Natura Bisse, Milena?s Boutique, Cloud b, Mercedes Perfumes, Tend Skin, The Berry Company, Lov Organic, Kusmi Tea, Kothai, LouLouBell, Lothantique, Flexi Flats.

The CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE is located at the International Carlton Hotel, in suites 156 and 157 and will be opened May 11th to May 20th, from 10am to 6pm daily.

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Free Summer Gold Discount Card Launched for Travel to Antigua and Barbuda in 2011

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:35:49 +0000

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB UK) 8 May 2011

The second annual Summer Gold card campaign has been launched by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority giving visitors the chance to take advantage of major savings of up to ?1,300 on holiday activities during the summer months from 1 June to 30 September 2011.

Savvy travellers in the know can pick up the free card by contacting the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, once the card is received all it take is a few clicks to activate and holiday makers will have deals at their finger tips that can save each couple up to ?1,300 on their holiday activities.

Summer Gold card holders will benefit from exclusive discounts at over 20 participating companies with offers encompassing diving trips, restaurants, excursions, yacht charters and more. Highlights of the deals available include:

?Diamonds can be your best friend with a FREE $ 200 gift card valid for purchases of Diamonds International jewellery collection items

?Learn something new with 10% off the Discover Scuba diving course through Indigo Divers

?Take to the seas and save up to $ 70 US with an eight hour day cruise around the island?s pristine Caribbean waters

?Explore the Island the easy way with Antigua segway tours and save 20% off north and south coast island tours

?Reach dizzying heights with 10% off all zip line tours with an Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour

?Embrace the exotic with 20% off at the exclusive Exotic Antigua shop in Redcliffe Quay

?Become a pirate for the day with $ 10 US off Pirates of Antigua Day Tours and the chance to snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean

The card is valid for use between 1 June and 30 September 2011 for adults aged over 18. For further details and to sign up for your free Summer Gold card, go to: http://www.antiguasummergold.com.

As well as these fantastic discounts, families can take advantage of the hotels superb offers throughout this period, including a seven night stay at Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua on an all-inclusive basis, priced from ?3,569 for a family of four (two adults and two children) staying in a Gardenview Room. Return flights are included in the price. For further information or to make a booking call Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts on 0800 022 4114, email sales(at)grandpineapple(dot)co(dot)uk or visit http://www.grandpineapple.co.uk.

ENDS ?

Note to editors:

1.????High resolution destination images available on request.

For media queries, contact:

Lynda Daboh or Rachel Ferguson

First Public Relations

T: 020 7978 5233

E: lynda(at)firstpr(dot)co(dot)uk / rachel(at)firstpr(dot)co(dot)uk

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Debut Bridal Collection from Links of London

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:36:37 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 9 May 2011

Links of London present their first beautiful bridal collection.

?To Have and to hold, from this day forward? rings true with jewellery and gifts that will be treasured years after your special day.

The introduction of elegant wedding bands and solitaire engagement rings is a new initiative for Links of London; couples can also celebrate their love with diamond encrusted eternity rings.

Brides can find the perfect adornment from our celebrated Love Note and Sweetie collections alongside new ranges like the opulent Effervescence Pearl; which sees chic iridescent white and black freshwater pearls strung together with sterling silver beads in staggered clusters to give a modern twist on the traditional pearl necklace.

For a lesson in effortless grace look to the princess of style Kate Middleton who chose Links of London white sapphire ?Hope? earrings to compliment her cream Reiss dress in the official engagement photograph shot by Mario Testino. White sapphire reappears in the extension to our exquisite Love Note collection; a regal and classic option for your special day.

For the groom and usher we have a charming collection of classic and contemporary sterling silver cufflinks as well as many stylish timepieces. A set of sophisticated accessories to finish his look on the big day.

Renowned for exquisite gifts, Links of London have an extensive selection of jewellery and accessories perfect for the mother of the bride, bridesmaids and relatives to ensure everyone has a luxury keepsake.

Discover the full range of Bridal Jewellery at LinksofLondon.com

For more information please contact the Press Office.

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Golden New Website for UK Jewellery Makers

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:31:18 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 10 May 2011

Cookson Precious Metals, based in the heart of the UK?s historic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, is launching its new website on Monday 9th May ? http://www.cooksongold.com.

Cookson Precious Metals is part of Cookson Group PLC employing over 15,000 people in more than 40 countries, selling its products in over 100 countries. Cookson are a leading materials science company operating on a worldwide basis in Ceramics, Electronics and Precious Metals markets. The Cooksongold.com website is now part of a growing digital presence within the Precious Metals Division of Cookson.

In 2010, http://www.cooksongold.com ranked #4 based on market share of visits among all United Kingdom websites in the Hitwise Business and Finance – Manufacturing and Industrial industry as visited by United Kingdom Internet users.

The website offers the jewellery maker an unrivalled choice from over 11,000 Gold, Silver and Platinum products alongside all the specialist tools and equipment any jewellery maker could need.

The new website, offers a host of new features to help everyone from the professional jeweller, retailer or goldsmith, right through to the jewellery student and those looking to try a new hobby.

At the heart of the website is the UK?s largest jewellery supplies on-line shop, redesigned to help customers shop easily and quickly. The new site features a lively social community where jewellers can chat with other jewellers and get advice via Facebook, Twitter and a dedicated jewellery making forum. The new forum gives access to essential hints, tips and datasheets, along side the latest metal price fixes updated twice per day. With jewellery and Gold always gaining media, the new CooksonGold news centre (news.cooksongold.com) is now the best place to keep up to date with the latest trends, gold prices and what?s happening on the high street.

Plus for those jewellers in need of a little inspiration there?s the Project Area and YouTube channel, packed full of great ideas ? with new projects added every week.

The new website is backed by a great delivery service, with any order placed before 3pm guaranteed to be despatched the same day.

Cookson Gold?s E-Commerce Manager Adam Pike says:

?We are delighted to announce the launch of the new cooksongold.com website. We’ve created a website that is easier to use, more inspiring and is far more user friendly for our customers. The website is much more than a fresh new look; we’ve improved our checkout, search facility and onsite navigation. To celebrate the launch we’re running our biggest ever web exclusive sale with up to 50% OFF 1,300 products throughout the month of May.?

The new Cookson Gold website launches on 9th May so be sure to visit http://www.cooksongold.com to snap up some fantastic products at amazing prices.

Contacts:

For more information on this story, contact Adam Pike, E-Commerce Manager, Cooksongold.com on 0121 212 6473.

Notes for Editors:

About Cookson Gold:

Cookson Precious Metals offer a choice of jewellery making supplies from over 11,000 products including art clay and precious metal clay, fimo polymer clay, jewellery tools, jewellery packaging and boxes and gold, platinum palladium wire, sheet, solder. Combined with free technical information for jewellers, jobbers, designer, craftsmen, artisans and students.

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H.Samuel Launches Facebook Page

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:44:41 +0000

Borehamwood, Herts (PRWEB) May 11, 2011

Following on from the success of its twitter feed, H.Samuel introduces its Facebook page. The jewellery retailer is keen to interact more with its consumers by using Facebook. By offering exclusive competitions and up to the minute trend stories that are not featured on the main website, H.Samuel hopes to encourage consumers to share their comments and create a hub of consumer activity.

The current H.Samuel retail website features seasonal promotions such as Valentine?s Day and Mother?s Day where hero lines and offers are promoted. The jewellery retailer also features an extensive list of well known brands, gold buying service, online brochure, buyer?s guides and news pages.

The H.Samuel Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/HSamuelTheJeweller not only showcases new jewellery and current trends, the retailer offers information on men?s jewellery, as well as watches, gifts and collectibles. Since launching its Facebook page H.Samuel has also featured exclusive competitions to win men?s Urban Steel jewellery, ladies? Guess jewellery http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/l/jewellery/brand|guess/ and a family gift ideas guide http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/giftideas.do. By creating interesting editorial features, H.Samuel is inviting consumers to become part of something new and exciting.

Consumers interact with retailers on Facebook in order to find out more about products. Not only can consumers be up to date with information, they can also communicate directly with H.Samuel if they wish to enquire or share their own information about products.

The H.Samuel Facebook page will include exclusive Facebook competitions, promote in store design events, new brands, trend updates and style features, new collections and products, gift guide?s, editor?s picks and much more all designed to give the consumer access to the best deals, offers and trends whilst also being informative and entertaining.

The UK?s favourite high street retailer is keen to develop its relationship with the consumer, offering a sneak peek of what?s coming up including in store events that consumers can attend, to the latest charity campaigns or specific product launches. H.Samuel wants consumers to use Facebook not only to keep up to date with editorial features, but also to share their own jewellery tips or thoughts.

H.Samuel is the nation?s favourite High Street Jeweller with over 340 stores and a retail website at http://www.hsamuel.co.uk. Featuring an incredible range of branded watches, H.Samuel also has a stunning range of jewellery, collectibles http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/collectibles.do and gifts for all occasions, offering something for every taste and style. H.Samuel is part of the Signet Group, the world?s largest speciality retail jeweller.

Contact Details:

Tim Lundberg

Copywriter E-Commerce Marketing

H.Samuel

3 Imperial Place Maxwell Road,

Borehamwood,

Herts, WD6 1JN

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk

D – 0208 207 8312

E ? tim.lundberg(at)signet(dot)co(dot)uk

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British Jewellery Designer Launches Child Safety Jewellery Range

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:50:10 +0000

(PRWEB) May 11, 2011

?Have you ever been at theme park and heard an announcement about a lost child and been so relieved that it wasn?t your child? But what if it was?? This was the opening question from jewellery designer Tanya Krackowizer as she discussed the inspiration behind her recently launched range of safety jewellery.

The concept is that the bracelet or necklace incorporates the parent?s cell number so in the event that the child is lost, he/she goes to the nearest responsible adult and shows them the bracelet. That person calls the cell number and the child is found. The idea is a very simple one, but extremely effective.

Tanya is the mom of a seven-year-old boy, and the revelation came to her as they lost sight of each other one day in a very crowded park. ?Had he been wearing one of the bracelets, he would have been able to find me in a matter of minutes.? said Tanya. She feels it would have avoided that frantic 10-minute search, which ended when she found him crying on the other side of the play area being comforted by another mom. Tanya now puts a bracelet on her son every time they go out and he loves it because it is fashionable and colourful. ?He wears it with such pride.? She has instilled a variety of safety precautions for her son to adhere to should he lose her again. She has taught him that he must go into a shop and show the sales staff the bracelet. If there are no shops, then he is to approach a responsible adult, preferably a woman who has children with her or a police officer.

Tanya, who trades under the name TLK JEWELLER, has called the range TLK CHERUBS?. This signifies the idea that your children are being protected and guarded. Of course, your Cherubs are both boys and girls, so there are two ranges:

The boys can chose between Black, Indian Red, Tangerine, Pacific Blue and Tropical Green. For the girls there are beads in Raspberry, Violet, Lemon, Sparkly Deep Blue and Glittery Red. With a choice of dangly stars, hearts and flowers, it is easy to customise each piece.

Each bead is handmade from Fimo? Polymer Clay, stamped with a number and threaded onto a colourful leather cord with a sterling silver ?tlk cherubs? branded spacer. The piece is then finished with sterling silver ends and a bolt ring catch.

They are perfect for the beach, the park, the mall, at theme parks, camping, festivals and holidays.

The bracelets retail at $ 38.00 (?23.00) and the necklaces retail at $ 44.00 (?26.00). The range is available online at http://www.tlk-jeweller.com. To take advantage of an introductory special offer, please enter the following code CHERUBINT100 at the checkout to receive free international delivery in May and June.

?Keep your cherub stylish and safe this summer and all year round.?

Tanya informed us to remind parents this is not a toy and not suitable for children under 36 months.

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Mahlika Jewelry?s new on-line jewellery store has just launched offering a collection of exquisite handmade Turkish jewellery

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:15:54 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 12 May 2011

Women all over the world adore fashion. They love to wear clothes that reflect their style and accessorise with jewellery for the perfect finishing touches. In the past, the true style gurus would have to travel the world to locate innovative and unique jewellery designs, but with the way the industry has evolved designs from anywhere in the world are easily accessible for anyone who desires them.

With the launch of Mahlika Jewelry?s new website http://www.mahlikajewelry.com the most sumptuous collection of Turkish jewellery is now available at your fingertips.

Offering stunning handmade jewellery crafted by the most skilled of artisans from Istanbul, Mahlika Jewelry showcases the best range of Turkish gems anywhere online. This company offers necklaces, bangles, cuffs, bracelets, statement rings, earrings, a fantastic collection of Evil Eye and Hamsa Hand jewellery and a collection of Ottoman style jewellery. All jewellery is made using only the finest in semi precious and precious gemstones, from pearl necklaces to turquoise and amethyst rings, heavily embellished gemstone cuffs and earrings adorned with coral and garnets you will be sure to find your perfect treasure.

Mahlika Jewelry?s passion and love for Turkish jewellery is showcased in the gorgeous range found on the site. The website is easy to use and enables customers to comfortably locate the ideal jewellery for them. The gems sparkle in the coloured photographs of the pieces, accompanied by product details and price to ease you through the shopping experience.

Mahlikajewlery.com is committed to total customer satisfaction ensuring all merchandise undergo a careful quality control check before they are packaged. Each item is individually wrapped and packaged in Mahlika Jewelry?s gift boxes. Buyers who are not completely satisfied with their purchase, however, can simply return the item for an exchange or refund.

The bountiful treasures found at Mahlika Jewelry are perfect for fashionistas on the cusp of current trends and make an ideal gift for loved ones. Check out http://www.mahlikajewelry.com and open up the treasure chest full of Turkish jewels!

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Boticca.com Revolutionises Global Accessories E-tail Experience and Accelerates International Growth Ecommerce and Luxury Heavyweights Back Disruptive Accessories Site

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:31:30 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 16 May 2011

Boticca.com, the first global online destination for accessories that connects customers directly with top independent designers all over the world, today announced plans for further international growth with the close of a ?1.5 million (US$ 2.5 million) funding round from retail, luxury and e-commerce heavyweights. The investment was led by ISAI, a fund comprised of 70 of the most successful Internet entrepreneurs in France, including founders of Vente Priv?e and Priceminister, and joined by Annoushka Ducas and John Ayton, the founders and former owners of Links of London and current owners of Annoushka Jewellery; prominent Silicon Valley investors, led by Bobby Yazdani, an early investor in Google; and Digital Garage, the Japanese Internet incubator whose investment portfolio also includes Twitter.

Boticca.com?s team, led by co-founders Kiyan Foroughi and Avid Larizadeh, is revolutionising the global accessories e-tail experience for designers and customers alike. They put customers directly in touch with hand-selected emerging jewellery and accessories designers from all over the world in a curated, editorialised marketplace. For the first time in a luxury environment, independent designers make the lion?s share of the economics without the impervious distribution channels and mark-up traditionally associated with the retail experience, whilst benefiting from having their individual brands at the forefront of Boticca.com?s business.

The site combines the advantages of the marketplace model, including community engagement, negative working capital and no inventory, with the strength of the traditional retail model in branding, curation and merchandising control. Boticca.com?s disruptive approach has allowed it to quickly build a scalable global business, whilst maintaining the authenticity and quality of the designers and accessories it presents.

Since its public launch in October 2010, Boticca.com has already achieved traction from celebrities, royalty and customers spread evenly across North America, Europe and the rest of the world, primarily in the Middle East and Japan, who spend above ?100 (US$ 164) per transaction. Sixty per cent of all transactions are transcontinental, enabling emerging designers to reach a global customer base from the get-go. Customers can read the stories behind over 4,000 accessories, interact with and buy directly from the 180 handpicked designers in more than 30 countries.

The profile of the investors mirrors the team’s global ambition to build a brand combining e-commerce and merchandising expertise with a deep sense of creativity and luxury. The Series A investment will enable Boticca.com to accelerate its growth by expanding its marketing efforts and editorial elements, enhancing the customer experience and bringing new talent on board. As part of the deal, Jean-David Chamboredon of ISAI joins the board of directors, alongside Olivier Mathiot, co-founder of and VP of Marketing for Priceminister, France?s leading e-commerce marketplace; and John Ayton, who brings 20 years of jewellery retail and luxury experience.

Mr. Chamboredon, CEO of ISAI, said: ?Boticca.com is ISAI?s first investment outside of France. Once we?d met with the founders, we immediately identified a project that fits perfectly with our investment mandate. The market opportunity is huge, current momentum is impressive, and we?re very familiar with the business model. We look forward to helping the company reach its great ambition.?

With strong quality controls in place around customer service, materials, design process, photography and shipping, Boticca.com gives professional and semi-professional designers the opportunity to build their brands in a beautifully curated, global environment with PR and marketing support. Designers are given guidance on how best to present their work, the number of pieces they stock, prices and shipping, but they ultimately have full control of their own brands. Their voices combined with a strong editorial component bring to life the stories and inspiration behind their collections.

Mr. Ayton said: ?I meet many new talented designers who struggle to find a marketplace for their fabulous work in an industry which is often quite conservative. Boticca.com offers emerging designers the opportunity to engage with a global audience and has the power to unlock great potential in a very fragmented marketplace.?

?Today, people are looking for meaning and authenticity in everything they do, and this extends to what they choose to wear,? said Mr. Foroughi, CEO and co-founder. ?Accessories add that touch of uniqueness to an outfit, and no one should have to settle for skillfully-marketed, impersonal, mass-produced products. It is incredibly rewarding to empower independent creative professionals to find a commercial outlet and receive the recognition they deserve on a global scale for their exquisitely unique work.?

About Boticca.com

Boticca.com is the global online destination for accessories that connects customers directly with top independent designers all over the world. Boticca.com makes it easier and more enjoyable for customers to discover high-quality, unique designer jewelry, bags and accessories with a meaningful story. The marketplace is curated and edited by a team of fashion experts, designers, stylists and collectors, who illustrate the culture, stories and inspiration behind the collections on the site. With headquarters in London, Boticca.com has handpicked more than 180 emerging designers from over 30 countries and offers a selection of more than 4,000 pieces of jewelry and fashion accessories.

About ISAI

ISAI is the French internet entrepreneurs? fund. It was founded by Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet (PriceMinister), Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux (Virgin Mobile), St?phane Treppoz (Sarenza) and Ouriel Ohayon (ex TechCrunch.fr) and it is managed by Jean-David Chamboredon (CEO of ISAI, ex- 3i) and Christophe Raynaud (COO of ISAI, ex-Paris Business Angels). ISAI invests in rounds ranging from 500,000 to 1.5 million euros in young internet companies that pass rigorous selection criteria, then actively supports them by giving them access to its ecosystem. Alongside the founders http://www.ISAI.fr includes more than 70 individual investors in the ISAI Fund, including founders, executives or former executives of 118218, 24h00, Abaxia, Aden Classifieds, Alapage, Alloresto, APosition, AuFeminin, BourseDirect, Boursorama, BDDP, B2L, ChateauOnline, CityVox, Companeo, Criteo, DirectGroup, Directinet, Empruntis, FastBooking, Fia-Net, FittingBox, Fortun?o, Freever, FullSix, Google.fr, HighDeal, Ilog, InfoB?b?s, Kelkoo, Micromania, MisterGoodDeal, MyPix, NetCentrex, NotreFamille, Okyz, OneDirect, PhotoBox, Photoweb, PickUp Services, PriceMinister, Prosodie, Sarenza, ScreenTonic, SeLoger, Sophis, SpecificMedia, ThePhoneHouse, TravelPrice, Twenga, Vente-Priv?e, VisionIQ, VoyagerMoinsCher, Wanadoo, WebHelp, Wcube, WizzClub. ISAI currently has 35 million euros under management and is an AMF authorized portfolio management company.

About Digital Garage, Inc.

Digital Garage, Inc., founded in 1995, has gone on to create a wide variety of business endeavors based on our core strengths: cutting-edge Internet technology, marketing technology with focus on usability, and financial technology that harnesses total solutions. The footsteps of Digital Garage –its path of creating new context as well as numerous business models– have been and will be a guidepost for Internet business in Japan in the 21st century.

About DG Incubation, Inc.

DG Incubation, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Garage, Inc., was founded in July 2005 in order to establish Digital Garage?s new business investment and development operations as a separate entity. Currently investing in about 10 companies including Twitter and Path.

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Shaun Leane Exclusive Collection Launch

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:44:10 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 17 May 2011

On the 16th and 17th March, renowned jewellery house Shaun Leane launched three new collections due for release in summer 2011: two designer silver jewellery collections for men and women and one diamond fine women?s collection.

Captivated by the brief and delicate beauty of the Maybell, Shaun Leane introduces a new diamond jewellery collection that celebrates the purity and elegance of this fleeting woodland flower. Inspired by the momentary perfection of nature, the collection is crafted in 18ct White Gold with White Diamonds and echoes the simplicity of line and fluid curves that have become the house?s signature.

The Maybells statement of new life, hope and returning happiness was loved by celebrated journalist James Sherwood and Vogue contributor Plum Sykes, who both attended the preview evening.

Also shown on the evening was the two-part Bound Collection, silver jewellery inspired by the talismanic body adornments of African tribes. Amongst other reputable retailers eager to launch the new silver collections in-store are Charles Fish, Michael Matthews, Justice and Steffans of Northampton.

Also in attendance were Willie Hamilton and Sarah Carpin from the CMJ; with Samantha Conti from W Magazine; and Richard Cook from Wallpaper Magazine.

The Maybell Collection is currently available exclusively to Harrods, whilst the Silver Collections will become available in Harrods and Selfridges from mid-July.

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Savina Barnes Joins StylistPick as Buying and Merchandising Director

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:52:05 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 18 May 2011

StylistPick, the subscription-based fashion buying website for shoe and accessory shoppers, has appointed Savina Barnes as Buying and Merchandising Director.

Previously at Shop Direct (Littlewoods, Very.co.uk) as Head of Buying (Footwear and Accessories) Barnes has come on board at StylistPick to extend the product offer to include handbags jewellery, as well as extending the shoe footwear range.

Since coming on board, Barnes has also appointed Chantelle Scott, Footwear Buyer, formerly at Dune Group and Vicky Williamson, Accessories Buyer, from Touchstone Jewellery and Primark stores.

Barnes? comments – ?I am really excited to be joining such a unique online business. StylistPick offers the UK consumer a real fresh approach to online shopping and has many USP’s which will set it apart from the competition.’

StylistPick?s USP lies in its personalised customer service that gives subscribers exclusive access to trusted top celebrity and TV stylists, who deliver specially selected items to in-boxes, according to customers? profile.

Leading fashion personalities on board include Grace Woodward from Britain?s Next Top Model and The X Factor; fashion journalist and MTV star Louise Roe; and professional stylists Charlotte Adsett, Steph Stevens, Arabella Greenhill and Chris Leger who dress celebrities including Alexa Chung, Dannii Minogue, Paloma Faith and Pixie Lott.

StylistPick?s ?shoe and bag drops?, a monthly hand picked selection for subscribers, takes the legwork out of shoe shopping at a cost of just ?39.95 per month.

Barnes states ?We will bring the latest trends and irresistible “must have” pieces to the customer every month.?

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Australia?s First Virtual Mirror Showcased at Shopper Marketing LIVE 2011

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:53:18 +0000

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) May 20, 2011

http://www.BoutiqueAccessories.com.au has today been showcased in front of thousands of Australian marketers and consumers at the Shopper Marketing Conference & Expo in Sydney. In two separate presentations, the Boutique Accessories Virtual Mirror was featured as an example of forward thinking in retail.

The Virtual Mirror is an augmented reality application created by specialists in the field, Explore Engage who also showcased a video of the Virtual Mirror in action at their stand over the two day conference expo.

The Virtual Mirror is leading in the market and is the first in the Southern Hemisphere. There are currently only a handful of similar applications in the world and Explore Engage have created a cutting edge application using ground breaking methodology.

Fashion Accessories featured within the Virtual Mirror include Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings allowing customers to ?try on? the jewellery in real time using their webcam.

The founder of the website commented ?Boutique Accessories is proud to be leading the way in the Australian market.?

The website aims to support Australian fashion designers and help to shape the future of online retail by improving the customer experience. ?We launched the Virtual Mirror to bring the online shopping experience closer to a high street shopping experience for customers in Australia and around the world?? said the website?s owner.

The website is loved by designers and customer alike because it provides both with a new form of interaction never experienced before online.

BoutiqueAccessories.com.au is an online boutique selling Australian Designer Fashion Accessories including Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Handbags and Purses. Our mission is to recreate a high-end Boutique experience online by over delivering on customer?s expectations and providing cutting edge technology to constantly improve the online experience. Our customers know that when shopping with us, they have access to the most recent trends in fashion accessories.

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Discover the Latest Wedding Thank You Gifts Ideas from Big Fat Balloons

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:47:20 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 25 May 2011

While most weddings are unlikely to bring London to a standstill or generate an extra Bank Holiday as experienced with the recent Royal nuptials, bride and grooms throughout the country will want to make their wedding a day to remember.

To make sure it?s an unforgettable day for everyone involved, Big Fat Balloons, the balloons and gifts website has put together a range of wedding thank you gift ideas for bridesmaids and best man gifts to thank-you gifts for mums, dads and even the wedding cake maker.

As Sophie Baxter, managing director, Big Fat Balloons explained: ?A great deal of organisation goes into planning a wedding, no matter how formal or informal, and the bride and groom are usually helped by friends and family. It means that, even with very small weddings there is usually someone to thank for their help ? although it might just be the witnesses.”

?Our wedding thank you gift ideas offer a gentle reminder about the various people you might want to formally thank for their help. We?ve also listed a range of thank you gifts that make a change from traditional flowers and tankards.?

For instance, while jewellery is a traditional, and often welcome, wedding thank you gift for bridesmaids, Big Fat Balloons, suggests being a bit more adventurous with your thank you gifts. Experience gifts, such as spa days or theatre breaks are a great way to treat bridesmaids to their own ?special day?. Alternatively, an adventure day out could give them a day to remember.

Younger bridesmaids are more likely to be impressed with a gift they can play with immediately. Big Fat Balloons’ Bridesmaid teddy bears are proving incredibly popular gifts for younger children.

As men can be difficult to buy for at the best of times, Big Fat Balloons suggestions for best man and usher thank you gifts will come in useful for anyone tying the knot this year. It?s easy to make traditional gifts, such as shot glasses or hip flasks extra special, by having them personalised with the best man or usher?s name and the date of the wedding.

For weddings on a budget, Big Fat Balloons suggests something that little bit quirky, for example wedding party socks, that the best man, ushers, groom and even father of the bride can wear on the day.

With wedding thank you gifts for mums, dads and step parents, Big Fat Balloons? has something for everyone. And finally it’s worth remembering all those other people who help to make a wedding special. If friends or family helped make the cake, table displays, invitations or design the bridesmaid dresses or the wedding dress, then it?s important to thank them properly. Thank you balloons or chocolates delivered directly to their door will make fun and memorable gifts for all involved.

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Remember the magic: Fine range of Royal Wedding Memorabilia from Compton and Woodhouse

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:30:54 +0000

(PRWEB) May 28, 2011

As we approach exactly a month since the memorable wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, prestige collectables retailer Compton and Woodhouse have laid the spotlight on their fine range of Royal Wedding Memorabilia, to help remember the magic in style.

April 29th 2011 will be a day remembered for love and happiness which will be in our hearts forever. For Catherine Middleton it was a day that every girl shares came true ? she married her prince.

Compton and Woodhouse, specialists in prestige collectables and fine jewellery for over 25 years, have chosen to remember the day in stunning fashion by commissioning a range of Royal Wedding commemoratives which capture the elegance and magic of that special day.

Some of the Royal Wedding Memorabilia range is exclusively available at Compton and Woodhouse, including the jewel in the collection?s crown; Catherine: The Royal Bride Figurine.

Carolyn Morton has been selected as the sculptor for the signature figurine and has told gulfnews.com she is, ?delighted at the prospect of making a portrait piece of a member of the Royal Family…especially one as beautiful, elegant and charming as Catherine.?

Talking specifically about her process for sculpting, Morton added, ?Watching videos are great because you get to see all the angles of the subject?s face and see expressions that might otherwise not be in a photograph. And you also get to see 360 degrees of the person?s face, instead of only from one angle.? (Source ? gulfnews.com)

Other collectables which make up the range include Royal Wedding Commemorative Mugs, Trinket Boxes, and China Plates featuring an iconic image from the day that Compton and Woodhouse have specially sourced for these commemorative pieces. There is also a selection of beautiful glass paperweights hand made in Scotland in addition to an elegant range of Royal Wedding jewellery featuring a Royal Wedding Princess Ring.

?It is certainly the most beautiful and elegant speciality range we have offered here at Compton and Woodhouse,? explains Simon Windsor, Marketing Director.

?The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton was such a special day not only for the happy couple, but for the country and across the world, so we really wanted to showcase some of our finest collectables and jewellery to suit such a special occasion.?

Compton and Woodhouse is the UK?s leading online retailer of prestige collectables, fine jewellery and home decor. Stocking figurines from established brands such as Coalport, Royal Doulton and Royal Worcester, Compton and Woodhouse also allow you to pay via interest free instalments and products come with a 30 day money back guarantee.

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Hitched Displays Best of British

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:33:58 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 2 June 2011

Hitched.co.uk, the UK’s most popular wedding website, has displayed the best of British in its new editorial section with English country garden wedding ideas.

June?s five features, positioned prominently on the homepage, include 10 vintage inspired wedding dresses featuring designers such as Johanna Hehir, Candy Anthony, Matthew Williamson, Halfpenny London and more.

Hitched.co.uk has picked 10 marquee wedding venue ideas and 10 vintage inspired accessories such as a vintage cake, vintage headwear, shoes and jewellery.

For brides to be, hitched.co.uk has found five classic English honeymoon locations around the UK including by the seaside, in the city and in the countryside.

Hitched.co.uk also features a classic English wedding Q&A, which answers all planning questions related to an English country garden style wedding.

For more information, please visit: http://www.hitched.co.uk

For more press information, please contact Stephen or Jenny at SRF on 01252 850540, or email jenny(at)communicationmatters(dot)co(dot)uk

About Hitched.co.uk

Since being established in 1997, hitched.co.uk has been involved in over three million weddings, making the website the UK?s leading online authority in marriage ceremonies. Hitched.co.uk has been named the #1 website in the Lifestyle ? Weddings industry for 2010 in the latest Experian Hitwise UK Top 10 Awards programme. This expert website features 14,000 images, lists 2,500 venues, has over 40 other wedding supplier categories and 50,000 registered users. Receiving on average 4.5 million page impressions per month and visited by an average 320,000 unique users a month, hitched.co.uk is the nation?s most popular wedding website. For more information visit http://www.hitched.co.uk.

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Skull Rings from Stephen Einhorn Catch the Eyes of Celebrities

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:33:21 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 3 June 2011

Stephen Einhorn?s skull rings have become an iconic part of his skull jewellery collection, which he started designing over 14 years ago. They have and continue to be enormously popular with his customers, including celebrities Noel Fielding and Fearne Cotton, who have both been seen sporting one of Einhorn’s skull ring designs.

Leading London jewellery designer Stephen Einhorn designs and makes stylish skull jewellery for men and women. The focus is on quality – quality of design, materials and manufacture. Each piece of skull jewellery is handcrafted by Stephen Einhorn and his talented team, using precious metals and hand-selected semi-precious and precious stones in his London workshops.

Over the years skull rings have become more than just a design, they have reached cult status. When an individual wears a skull ring they’re making a statement, projecting a lifestyle and ideal. Symbols of strength, rebellion and style, skull rings are coveted by fierce fashion editors, the coolest A-listers, rock n’ rollers and hard-ass bikers alike.

A long-time skull ring customer favourite is Einhorn’s Smiling Skull ring, which features an edgy skull and crossbones design. It can be made to order in a variety of solid precious metal options, including sterling silver, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum. Prices for the silver design without eyes start at ?172. You also have the option of customising this design by having precious stones set into the eyes. Stones available include green tsavorites, pink and blue sapphires, amethysts, garnets, rubies and diamonds.

Stephen Einhorn?s Skull ring is his more classic skull ring design, an exquisitely handcrafted piece which lends an artisan edge to any look. This design can also be handmade in an variety of solid precious metal options including sterling silver, yellow gold, white gold and platinum. You can personalise this design by having two round brilliant cut stones set into the eyes, and you also have the option of adding an engraved message to the inside or outside of the ring – perfect if you’ve bought it as a gift for someone. The price for the sterling silver Skull ring without eyes starts at ?246 and goes up to ?21,167 for the platinum design with two certified brilliant cut DIF diamonds.

Stephen Einhorn has been making designer jewellery since 1995. His collection offers a wide range of men?s and women?s skull jewellery, including skull bracelets, unisex skull rings, earrings, cufflinks and other accessories. His jewellery is designed for individuals and most of his pieces can be personalised. You can choose from a variety of precious metal and stone options, add an engraved message, and even have your chosen design encased in Stephen Einhorn’s breakable gift packaging – the ultimate luxury gift packing. In addition to his core collection Stephen Einhorn also offers a bespoke jewellery service, which is offered to customers who wish to have a unique, one-of-a-kind jewellery piece created. You can visit Stephen Einhorn?s showroom in London?s cool Angel, Islington area and see the incredible collection yourself; the address is 210 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL.

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Spring/summer 2011 – 70s summer glamour and maxis for every mood

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:39:48 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 7 June 2011

Boohoo.com are injecting some 70?s glamour to this summer?s fashions with the latest collection 70?s Summer Glamour and are showcasing the holiday hero piece, the maxi dress with their Maxi?s for every Mood feature.

70s Summer Glamour

Make a big summer statement this season with our definitive guide to working the sublime 70s trend for the holiday season. Style up for high summer with 70s inspired holiday hits that are sure to have the wearer looking like a stunning summer siren around the poolside.

Arriving in a pallet of burnt orange, mellow yellow and rust, partner mid length pleat dresses with chunky platform wedges like the show stopping Nina T-bar Rattan Wedge Sandals ?35 or a dazzling pair of gladiators.

Pleats on skirts, dresses and palazzo?s give a subtle retro twist to the look and stand out especially in long flowing lengths. Burnt orange is a key colour palette when working this look and boohoo?s Abby Bandeau Pleated Chiffon Skirt Dress ?20 ticks all the boxes

Look out for embroidery ? an understated retro 70s detail that gives the look an authentic vintage feel. The 70s summer glamour trend is finished off by adding some essential accessories. To elevate the alluring elegance of the look one must not be without her oversized sunglasses that give a charming sense of Hollywood glamour and a wide brimmed 70s hat is a flashy style statement piece paraded by the most confidant fashionista among the tribe.

Maxi for every Mood

The return of the maxi dress comes flowing into spring/summer 2011 and boohoo.com has a maxi for every mood. The maxi dress is loved for its versatility and can be worn from day to night, creating versatile looks for any occasion. From evening elegant to boho-chic the maxi is also a holiday hero piece keeping cool during the sunny summer months.

The appeal and desire for the long flowing maxi dress this summer is far too huge to be ignored. Super chic and versatile beyond belief boohoo.com gives the low down on the chicest new hemline.

For the perfect festival maxi boohoo has floaty folk inspired floral maxi dresses that are perfect for working a laid back bohemian look for sunny festival days.

The holiday style maxi comes in vibrant colour popping colours and exotic tropical prints perfect for flaunting in the sun the Lucille colour block maxi ?15 comes in a variety of summer shades and will look eye catching chic with sun kissed skin.

The city sleek look maxi uses more muted tones are plain and simpler in their design and have sophisticated prints for a more understated style. A sleek and smouldering black maxi dress like the Natalie jersey maxi ?15 can be dressed up with stunning jewellery from boohoo?s range for an elegant after hours look.

The 70?s Summer Glamour range is available to shop on boohoo.com now along with their aladdins cave full of maxi dresses for every mood.

The boohoo website http://www.boohoo.com is brimming with the latest, on-trend clothes, shoes and accessories all at affordable prices. What?s more, with a quick six-week collection turnaround, Boohoo is able to offer cutting edge, catwalk styles long before they hit the high street.

Boohoo.com also prides itself on providing the hottest celebrity styles at credit crunch friendly prices! From how to recreate Kate Moss?s iconic style, to Pixie Lott?s latest red carpet dress, new season glamour is only a few clicks away.

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TV Celebrity Sparkles in Mishca Jewels

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:32:26 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) June 14, 2011

Celebrity Psychologist, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos has been seen wearing a stunning Mishca rose gold ring on Daybreak, BBC Breakfast and ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh Show, as well as being spotted on Twitter, tweeting about her “beautiful” brand new Mishca ring.

Earlier this year, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos was also seen arriving at the News of the World’s Children’s Champions Awards 2011 looking stunning in an elegant black dress complemented by her Mishca Rose Gold Statement Ring.

The Luxury Statement Ring Collection, comprising unique and exclusive designs, is a special addition to the Mishca Nite Collection. Crafted in 18K Rose Gold Vermeil, Gold Vermeil and Sterling Silver with the finest semi-precious gemstones, the eye-catching statement rings are created in tribute to the artist Vincent Van Gogh and inspired by his Starry Night paintings, where they represent Vincent’s “swirling clouds, and stars ablaze with their own luminescence”.

Founder and managing director of Mishca Jewels, commented: ?We are delighted that Dr. Linda is a fan of Mishca jewellery. Dr. Linda is always dressed beautifully and has her own unique style which is perfectly complemented by the choice of the Rose Gold Statement Ring. The Nite Collection is a beautiful celebration of art and luxury and the statement ring is one of our favourite pieces.?

In addition to these stunning statement rings, Mishca offers a wide range of designer jewellery, including earrings, necklaces and bracelets. If you?d like to keep up with the trends and look ultra stylish, why not snap up one of these stunning rings for those glamorous occasions? Available online at mishca.co.uk, all jewellery comes wrapped in beautiful branded Mishca packaging with next day UK delivery and Fast International Delivery.

For further information, feel free to contact Mishca:

Website: http://www.mishca.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 (0)20 7193 1995

Mishca is the UK?s Online Designer Jewellery Boutique. Our collection of chic, exclusive and classic designs of sterling silver and gold vermeil adorned with a flamboyant use of semi-precious gemstones, and pearls boasts superior craftsmanship that guarantees excellence.

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Argos TV launches into 10 million homes

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:37:38 +0000

(PRWEB) June 16, 2011

Argos, the UK?s leading general merchandise retailer, will appear on TVs up and down the country from today, as it launches its own home shopping television channel ? a first for a UK high street retailer.

Hosted on Sky, available to view in 10 million homes, the new channel will act as a ?shop window? for the retailer allowing customers greater access to products with in-depth demonstrations. It will broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can also be viewed online via a computer or laptop at http://www.argos.co.uk/tv.

Showcasing more than a thousand products a week, Argos TV will feature top brands and Argos exclusives as well as celebrity ranges including; Davina McCall?s health and fitness range, new jewellery collections from Colleen Rooney, Alesha Dixon and JLS, Andrew Barton hair products and Jamie Oliver BBQ products.

The experienced presenting team at launch includes:

????Claire Stuart ? background in dance and drama, most recently honed her fashion skills as a cutting edge stylist in The Fashion Police
????Sy Thomas ? CBBC and CITV presenter, actor and stand-up comedian
????Kat Camsey ? regular presenter on Sky, has also starred in a number of short films
????Jemma Forte ? starting out on the Disney Channel, Jemma has presented on ITV and BBC, including the National Lottery Show
????Gemma Scott ? has presented for Channel 5, BSkyB, Eurosport among others, and is also a champion sailor
????Sam Simmons ? combines experience in production and research, with experience in fine art, advertising and animation

Argos Business Development Director Adrian Burleton commented, ?As the leader in multi-channel shopping, Argos will use television to add a further dimension to the way in which customers can shop for its products from home.

?The new Argos TV channel sees us really delivering on our commitment to offer our customers a whole range of convenient ways to shop with us. In contrast to other shopping channels, many products aired on Argos TV can be collected immediately in one of 750 stores and held until the end of the next working day via the groundbreaking online Check & Reserve service. With the TV home shopping market valued at ?750m and growing, it?s a great opportunity for us.?

Head of Argos TV Darren Frost commented, ?We are very excited about the launch of our new TV channel and the prospect of showcasing products straight into UK living rooms. Now customers can access more in-depth product information and enjoy engaging content as well as share ideas using our fully integrated Twitter and Facebook pages.?

The channel provides customers with yet another way to browse the Argos range, working side-by-side with the catalogue, stores and website. Combining that with multiple options to order and purchase, through in-store, online, mobile and telephone gives shoppers unrivalled convenience as well as broad choice and great value.

To view Argos TV tune in to Sky channel 642 or visit http://www.argos.co.uk/tv.

Note to News Editors: For more information contact Media Relations, tel: 0845 120 4365, mobile: 0771 3064079

About Home Shopping

The home shopping channel market is worth around ?750m a year
Argos TV will be available to view in up to 10 million homes on Sky 642, and millions more
will be able to access Argos TV online at argos.co.uk/tv

Argos will trial the home shopping channel opportunity by leasing Sky Channel 642 for one????
year

About Argos

Argos is a unique retailer recognised for choice, value and convenience. It sells general merchandise and products for the home from over 750 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, online and over the telephone. In the financial year to February 2011, Argos sales were ?4.2 billion.

Argos serves over 135 million customers a year through its stores. On average, 17 million UK households, or around two thirds of the population, have an Argos catalogue at home at any time. Argos? internet site, http://www.argos.co.uk, is one of the most visited high street retailers online in the UK.

Argos is part of Home Retail Group, the UK?s leading home and general merchandise retailer.

Home Retail Group has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard which certifies that we have genuinely reduced our carbon footprint. We call our responsible approach ?the basis of good business?. Find out more at: http://www.thebasisofgoodbusiness.com

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Selini Bespoke Jewellery Launches Impressive New Website

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:59:04 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 17 June 2011

Since its inception Selini has established a renowned international reputation for the exceptional design and creation of the highest quality bespoke jewellery. The company was established by designer and goldsmith Robin Girling who combines his innovative hands-on expertise with the very latest technology to create truly exceptional jewels.

Selini take the word ?bespoke? very seriously; it?s at the heart of everything they do. Their new website was meticulously designed and constructed to reflect the exceptional quality of their creations. A key requirement of the website design was to display high quality examples of their very latest commissioned pieces. This has been achieved with a style and elegance befitting the company.

Each and every piece of jewellery they produce, from wedding bands and diamond engagement rings to highly complex necklaces and bracelets, is designed from scratch to maximise the unique characteristics of the piece. Selini initially create a concept for each unique jewel, then design it in close harmony with the client and finally handcraft it to perfection. This approach allows the company to offer a truly genuine bespoke design and manufacture service, right the way through from original creation to final production. The entire process is carried out in-house in their state-of-the-art workshop.

The company constantly invests in the latest technological innovations to stay at the leading edge of the very best in jewellery design and manufacturing excellence. Their workshop is one of the best equipped in the country with microscope manufacture workstations, facilities for laser welding, gold and platinum CNC milling and full parametric modelling.

Selini works exclusively with a dedicated team of third-generation Antwerp-based diamond cutters whose experience and expertise includes the crafting of some of the world?s rarest and most sought after diamonds. Selini offer several exclusive diamond cuts, including the Lucere cut and the Korloff cut, to give each jewel that extra assurance of quality and originality that sets it apart from all others.

The quality and attention to detail of their new website is further testament to the high standards that Selini strive for in all areas of their business.

Visit Selini Bespoke Jewellery on Facebook

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Moroccan Mountain Magic — Saga Holidays

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:31:35 +0000

(PRWEB) June 18, 2011

A deep, steaming bath soothed my aching body after a demanding nine-hour trek up and down spectacular zig-zag mountain paths, thousands of feet up in the High Atlas range in Morocco.

After eleven gruelling vista-filled miles, the final flight of stairs to that welcome soak in a traditional Berber village guest house felt as tough as any gradient I had tackled all day.

The ‘mature’ traveller of today likes a challenge I remind myself, as I catch my breath.

In the last five years, demand for adventure travel has taken off, says Saga. To find out why, here I am (a reasonably fit 67-year old) tackling the huge slopes of the Atlas mountains, where the tribal people of North Africa still maintain a culture that has not changed in centuries.

After a night acclimatising in Marrakech, our walking boots were eased with a gentle, exploratory stroll around the steep-streeted village of Imlil, that sits in the shadow of snow-covered Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco.

I stayed in the traditional Dar Imlil guesthouse, on the outskirts of the village, with the Imlil river – which killed hundreds in horrific flash floods in 1995 – tumbling down the mountainside over huge rocks just yards away.

After an enormous breakfast, including freshly baked round bread, pancakes, honey, fruit and hand-squeezed orange juice, our Berber guide, 24-year-old Driss Maaza – who seems to know everyone we meet – leads us along narrow paths from Imlil up to the mountainside village of Armed.

Armed was typical of the villages we saw, some with only 20 homes, arranged like children’s brown building blocks along the lower slopes of the river valleys, each with a pink-towered mosque.

At this level, the slopes are covered with stone-walled terraces built to grow fruit trees, vegetables, flowers and food for their goats, sheep, mules and donkeys.

In a narrow lane between Armed’s orchards, overlooked by towering peaks, I spoke to a woman bent under a huge bale of grass she was carrying for her animals, and remarked that it was a beautiful place she lived in.

Pausing to rest against one of the hand-built stone walls, she replied in French that it was, but they had to work very hard to create that beauty.

Indeed, how hard these mountain dwellers work to eke out a living from such an unforgiving landscape – from tiny stone ’boutiques’ selling cloths and jewellery far out on the rocky trails, to a few long terraces built right by the stony river bed where purple irises are grown for sale in distant Marrakech.

Even children work for the family. I saw one eight-year-old boy cheerfully using a stick to dig a deep hole in the river bed, to excavate gravel from between the rocks to sell for building work.

On a high trail I found a brother and sister, about eight and ten respectively, looking after four sheep grazing on the steep rocky slope below. They asked in French for “mange” – and were delighted with a battered chocolate bar from my rucksack.

On the twisting stone trails beyond Armed we met pack mules carrying goods – and occasionally people – between the villages.

These sure-footed animals are the ‘white vans’ of the mountain trails. A good one costs around 800 euros, said Driss, and gives years of service.

Towards the end of our circular five-mile trek we zig-zagged down the mountainside opposite Armed, and clambered over rocks to enjoy fresh orange juice prepared by hand in a tiny wooden shelter just feet from a spectacular waterfall.

That trek – plus another 3.4 miles after lunch – meant my muscles were ready for the next day’s much harder route of almost constant ascending and descending.

Saga customers on a Morocco Mountains holiday get four days on these trails, to decide with a guide if they can tackle harder routes. I felt I was up to the challenge.

It was immediately all uphill from the Dar Imlil guest house the following morning, along steep winding tracks through pine woods, planted to stem soil erosion, to the 2,300m Tizi N Tamatert mountain pass.

Stopping for a cold drink at a tiny stone hut, I could enjoy a sweeping view to the snow-covered peaks around Mount Toubkal, with my destination, the village of Tinoughrine, looking tiny in the valley of the river Imnane 600 vertical metres below.

By the time we had descended the long snaking path, a chef and his mule had already made the trip over the pass and down into village to cook our lunch.

Thunder rolled and rain threatened, so we went inside for a traditional lamb meatball tagine – a stew slow-cooked in a shallow earthenware dish with a curved conical lid – round bread, salad, fruit and the ubiquitous mint tea.

After lunch there was, at last, some flat walking ahead of us, high above the valley floor towards the village of Ikiss, where we scrambled down a watercourse to cross the shallow but fast flowing river.

Our guide Driss carried one of our small party across on his back, but I joined the others in wading barefoot through the chilly waters – a welcome respite for hot and tired feet.

River levels are checked before Saga clients set out on their trek – so if the level has risen in the interim and made a crossing difficult, walkers would take an alternative route.

The long climb back to the return mountain pass at 2,100m was hard on the legs, but with every twist and turn in the route, another sweeping mountain perspective emerged to take the breath away.

By the time I descended to the village of Aguersioual to slog the final miles along the valley floor back to Imlil, I had a great sense of achievement – and the memories of some truly awesome terrain.

I always felt in safe hands. There are two mountain guides with each trek, so if anyone falls ill, one guide remains with that person and arranges assistance either by mobile phone or from one of the villages along the trail.

After all this exertion, you will relish two final nights in the Kenzi Farah Hotel in Marrakech, well-placed to enjoy the sights and sounds of an exotic city – and perfect for some rest and relaxation.

Saga travellers are at least 50, their travelling companions at least 40 – and if any are brave enough to trek up to 3,800 metres in the Himalayas, in the shadow of Mount Everest, there’s a package for that too.

I’m not sure i’m ready for that just yet.

Key facts – Walking in Morocco

:: Best for: Fairly fit adventurous types who want to experience the beauty of the mountains.

:: Time to go: Avoid the high temperatures of June/July and the hard winter months.

:: Don’t miss: Colourful, labyrinthine Marrakech souks where you barter for leather, shoes, jewellery and metalwork.

:: Need to know: Locals dislike being photographed, but respond to a friendly “bonjour”.

:: Don’t forget: Footwear with ankle support. Mountain trails can be narrow and uneven, with loose stones.

Travel facts

Chris Court was a guest of Saga Travel which offers an eight days’ Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco trip in early December from ?1,249.

Package includes return flights into Marrakech and transfers, travel insurance/cancellation cover, excursions, tour manager and experienced trekking guides, five nights’ at Dar Imlil guest house and two nights at Kenzi Farhi Hotel, usually half-board. Dar Imlil also provides all lunches, and wine/beer with dinner.

Connecting flights ex-Manchester and Glasgow around ?100 return.

Saga reservations: 0800 056 5880 and http://www.sagaholidays.co.uk

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Discover the Latest Graduation Gift Guide from Big Fat Balloons

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:03:58 +0000

Halifax, West Yorkshire (PRWEB UK) 22 June 2011

Over the summer, thousands of school children, college and university students will receive the results of their GCSEs, A-levels, degrees and other exams. This means that family and friends will on the search for gifts to congratulate them on their exam success.

Choosing the most appropriate gift, however, isn?t always easy. To help, Big Fat Balloons, the balloons, teddy bears and gift store, has put together a step-by-step guide to buying graduation gifts that always make the grade.

As Sophie Baxter, managing director, Big Fat Balloons commented:

?Unlike birthdays, anniversaries or other annual celebrations, graduations are relatively rare occasions. Friends and family therefore, don?t always know what type of gift is appropriate or find it hard to come up with suitable gift ideas. This is why we?ve put together our Graduation Gift Buying Guide.?

Step 1 ? To buy or not to buy a graduation gift?

The relationship between the gift buyer and school or college leaver is the main consideration when deciding whether or not to buy a graduation gift.

Close relatives, parents, grandparents or siblings, for instance will usually want to buy a gift. While for more distant relations or friends of the family, a graduation or congratulations card will probably suffice.

Step 2 – Set a budget

Big Fat Balloons advises gift buyers to set a budget and stick to it. Even inexpensive gifts, with a little thought, time and creativity, can be priceless to the recipient.

Low ? under ?20

Graduation teddy bears make light hearted keepsake gifts for all graduates. Or for something more personal, an album or scrapbook filled with photos from their time at school or college, makes a gift to cherish.

Medium – ?20 – ?50

If the recipient is leaving home for university then a going-away hamper, filled with useful necessities like toiletries, food and drink is a useful idea. Equally, a top up card for their mobile phone is a welcome gift and a great way to encourage them to keep in touch.

High – ?50 plus

Watches or jewellery make memorable graduation gifts. It?s also easy to personalise jewellery and watches by having the gift engraved.

Step 3 ? useful or frivolous graduation gifts

Making the decision on whether or not to buy a useful gift or one that?s pure fun, will help with idea generation.

Useful graduation gifts

If the school or college leaver is continuing in education then books relating to future studies or planned careers are useful and money-saving ideas.

For more generous budgets, toasters, kettles and irons are useful gadgets for anyone leaving for university. Meanwhile, a laptop is a necessity for most students these days, and would make a most welcome gift.

Frivolous graduation gifts

Anything goes for this section, whether it?s a cuddly toy, box of luxury chocolates, perfume or a favourite book or CD. For something that little bit different, experience gifts can help to expand their horizons. Whether it?s white water rafting or a pamper day, there?s bound to be something to excite.

?If you?re still stuck for ideas, at Big Fat Balloons we have a range of graduation balloons available. They are sent already inflated with helium in large stripy boxes and make wonderful and surprising gifts,? said Sophie.

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Donegal Importers Announces Rebeka Kahn Artwear Jewelry is Now Offered Online in the USA – Starting October 1, 2011 Free FEDEX Shipping on All Orders

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:43:50 +0000

(PRWEB) June 22, 2011

From her home studio in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains, ceramicist Rebeka Kahn creates bewitching neckpieces, earrings and bracelets, each one incorporating uniquely sculpted ceramic and glass elements inspired by her surroundings & the clay itself.

Each piece of Rebeka Kahn jewellery is just as unique as the person who ends up wearing it. With every ceramic element in every creation singularly hand-crafted, glazed and fired in Rebeka’s home studio, every piece receives the individual attention from the artist that the wearer deserves.

Rebeka says ?I draw a lot of my inspiration from the clay itself. Sometimes I just close my eyes and feel the clay, roll it between my fingers for a while and just allow the natural flow of the clay tell me its story.”

“The clay has come from the ground after thousands of years of layer upon layer of once beautifully coloured mountains, rivers and organic materials such as rock and woods, taking with it the whispers of it?s stories never to be revealed… Or maybe the clay is in some way telling its own story and secrets through my hands?… perhaps it is the clay which is actually manipulating me and not the other way around? Who knows?” stated Rebeka

Also pointed out by Rebeka, “A journey of reincarnation, taking something which is so very old and transforming it into something new, so as it can become old again and have a whole other lifetime of new stories to tell, shedding a new life on its very ancient past.?

Rebeka goes on to say “I add glazes and glass to each ceramic element, and twice-fire them in my own kilns, or outdoors in dramatic, large naked flames! By hand forming each piece and carefully selecting the right glazes and glass, (I try to use recycled glass from wine, sherry or beer bottles!) this allows me to control every aspect of the design, from inspiration right through to the final polish.”

Finally Rebeka noted “Of course, some things you can’t control. Like the natural elements that inspire the designs, glass and ceramics often have a mind of their own, and natural reactions in the firing process often create effects we hadn’t dreamed of, and inspire new designs in turn.”

Each finished piece can take up to three weeks to create from start to finish.

It all conspires to make every piece an individual work of art, as unique and special as the person that ends up wearing it. Each piece is a one-off in it?s own right.

Donegal Importers is one of the largest sellers of celtic jewelry in the United States.

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Mishca Jewels London Exclusive Collection Launch

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:54:14 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

British Designer Jewellery Brand Mishca Jewels London is proud to announce the launch of its Rococo Collection, featuring stunning and unique high-end fashion jewellery pieces. The Rococo Collection is characterized by fancy chains and delicate and ornate designs, taking its inspiration from 18th century French Rococo art and architecture. Full of artistic expression, the collection unravels the importance of the nature and beauty which this period captures.

Crafted from Sterling Silver and Gold Vermeil adorned with the finest semi-precious gemstones, all jewellery pieces in the Rococo Collection stay true to the creativity and innovation which is intrinsic to the brand culture and mission. The invigorating new collection of luxury fashion jewellery features inspiring designer jewellery pieces perfect for the independent woman who strives to differ.

Mishca founder comments “Our new collection is aimed at embodying history and lavish intricacy into the jewellery, as well as providing a unique and feminine offering to the modern woman. The reaction has been superb and the collection has already made waves in the market, proving highly popular with customers.” Price points for the collection start from ?50 and it includes a range of designer necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Mishca has enjoyed relentless success in 2011 with its increasing portfolio of stockists and proud celebrity following, including the likes of singers Pixie Lott, Kimberley Walsh and celebrity psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos to mention a few. The jewellery has also been featured at glamorous fashion events and on television shows, including Fashion TV, GMTV, The BBC, ITV and Channel 5.

Mishca offers a wide range of designer jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. If you are looking for a unique and elegant piece of designer jewellery, visit Mishca Jewels online at mishca.co.uk. All jewellery comes wrapped in beautiful branded Mishca gift boxes with next day UK delivery and Fast International Delivery.

For further information, feel free to contact Mishca:

Website: http://www.mishca.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 (0)20 7193 1995

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SEO Specialist?s Advice on How to Get a Relevant Brand Name on YouTube Within 10 min

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:59:19 +0000

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

If you do not have access to the relevant username it can be very frustrating for many corporations, and has a negative impact on the brand name.

SEO Specialist provides examples of 10 major airlines which can claim back their YouTube names.

(YouTube.com/YourName) with very little work involved. But first, why is usernames an issue?

User names are not like birth certificates, they are not given to users or companies automatically. A corporation must apply for a username to be able to get it.

Popular usernames are in high demand due to factors such as recognition, type in traffic and the fact they are memorable.

Many different companies might fight for the same name. In fact, many company names are similar and perhaps the jewellery brand, the radio station, craft retailer and the Japanese TV channel with the same name would all deserve to use pandora as their username (ie: YouTube.com/user/Pandora).

If a username is taken, but never used, it can be referred to as username cyber squatting. The chances of getting cyber squatters usernames increase over time if they are hold inactive.

Why confusing names can hurt your brand?s reputation

Many businesses choose to not operate in social media at all due to the fact that somebody took their username. Others decide to become active in social media under the second best username available. But is second best good enough?

“Our SEO specialists believe it?s better to be active in social media with an alternative username, rather than not being there at all, say Markus Jalmerot, chief executive of SEO Specialist Limited. He continues: “But using the second best name on YouTube can seriously hurt the brand perception. A company might look unprofessional, weak and less trustworthy without the relevant name on YouTube”.

What?s even worse is that brand names might be devalued by the negative exposure. Imagine if the current owner of a username will put up inappropriate videos, allow spam on the wall or make it look really bad. People might of course believe they arrived at the wrong place, but will their trust in the major brand also decrease?

It?s therefore advised to follow the steps below how to get a deserved YouTube username for free.

3 steps to claim a corporate YouTube name

It only takes a few minutes of your time to get a deserved corporate YouTube name. Here is what to do.

1. Go to the current profile

Start going to the current profile, such as youtube.com/YourName/

If working with social media for Emirates, go to youtube.com/Emirates/

2. Look out for activity

There is two things to look out for:

-Any activity in the last 6 months?

-Any videos uploaded?

-Is the user actively participating in watching or commenting on videos or channels?

If the user haven?t logged in to YouTube for at least six months and never uploaded any video content, chances of getting through a username claim on YouTube increase heavily.

3. Fill out YouTube username claim form

Both trademark holders and non trademark holders can fill out the ?trademark infringement form?. If not having a trademark, it can still be possible to get a username due to inactivity for over 6 months for the current user.

Go here and then choose ?Trademark issue with a username?.

10 airlines without their deserved YouTube names

Many major brands could easily get their rightfully deserved YouTube name, due to inactivity or trademark issues. A few examples:

-Air China

-Air France

-Aer Lingus

-EasyJet

-Emirates

-Etihad Airways

-RyanAir

-SpanAir

-Thai Airways

-WizzAir

How SEO Specialist got their YouTube name

SEO Specialist take usernames seriously and just succeeded to get their proper name on YouTube; SEOSpecialist. All in our SEO company was very pleased with the news and thought the story could be shared, so others can gain the same benefits.

It took less than 10 minutes to read through the legal text, file a complaint and after about 3 weeks our company received an email from YouTube saying we now have access to our YouTube username.

When filing a claim with YouTube, you only have space for about 40 words to fill out. Here is what SEO Specialist wrote:

?Dear YouTube, We find the current username seospecialist could mislead others to believe it?s us (SEO Specialist Limited). The user has been inactive for over 2 years and is probably a username squatter (no activity, no uploaded videos etc)?

SEO Specialist is a London based SEO company, offering a wide range of search engine optimisation services, such as SEO consulting and performance based SEO.

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India Clothing ? Sarees, Salwar Kameez & Kurtas for Summer 2011

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:53:34 +0000

New Delhi, Delhi (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

ShalinIndia, an India shopping online store, brings, for men and women, a new range of summer dresses in coarse cotton fabric and natural colors. They are airy and designed to absorb sweat better.

Beat the heat this summer with unique summer dresses from India. Enjoy the sunshine under the protective cover of light and airy Indian clothing ? sarees, salwar kameez, caftans, skirts, tops, long rectangular scarfs for women and kurtas and pyjamas for men.

ShalinIndia?s summer dresses are made of coarse cotton fabric woven on handlooms. ?Coarse cotton fabric absorbs sweat better and as a result the fabric does not stick to your body,? says Shalini Verma, founder of ShalinIndia. “Besides, the loose fit of these dresses makes them airy and helps evaporate body sweat faster,” adds Shalini Verma.

?The Indian saree is one of the most graceful dresses ever made for women. ShalinIndia?s handloom woven cotton sarees, salwar kameez and caftans in subdued natural colors are specially designed to cater to the tastes of non-Indian women. Similarly, the long kurta and pyjama set, a comfort dress for men, makes for a great evening wear. One can wear them for the evening parties and stand out from the rest, while feeling relaxed and comfortable,? adds Shalini Verma.

?ShalinIndia also brings for summer 2011, unique crinkled and beaded colorful cotton scarves that serve not only as elegant accessories for women, but also help to protect the face and body from the scorching Sun. These long cotton scarves are multi- purpose, and one can drape them as sarongs while enjoying on the beach,? added Shalini Verma.

Fashion is incomplete without jewellery. Accordingly, ShalinIndia brings traditional and antique style India jewelry in sterling silver and gemstones. Silver has unique cooling properties and, therefore, suitable in warm weather. This also explains why silver jewelry is so popular among Indian women. ?Among our jewelry, especially suitable for summer, are belly-chains, armlets, and ankle bracelets in sterling silver; they are casual, charming and popular with women of all ages,? said Shalini Verma.

ShalinIndia aims to make India online shopping easy for its customers. Its products are stored in India, US, UK, France, Germany and Canada. Shalini Verma says, ?we deliver on time and reliably in any part of the world; our customers also do not need to worry about customs charges as items are often shipped from the same country locations, and we provide ?no questions asked? return and refund facility to our customers.?

ShalinIndia is an online India shopping store selling mainly jewelry, clothing and home and garden products. Besides, selling its products through its own site, shalinindia.com, it also sells its products as ShalinIndia brand through Amazon in the US, UK, France, Germany and Japan, and through eBay in the US and UK.

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Win Fantastic Prizes When Staying at Accor Singapore Hotels ? Book ?Stay, Spin & Win? Promotion

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:29:12 +0000

(PRWEB) July 01, 2011

Business travelers and tourists checking in at Accor Singapore hotels have been beaming with joy since February 2011. As part of the regional campaign – ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion, Accor Singapore hotels are rewarding travellers with total prizes worth up to S$ 8,000 including coveted items such as Apple?s iPhone 4, iPad, Blackberry Torch, Universal Studios Tickets etc. on top of the complimentary inclusions of buffet breakfast, 24-hr Internet access and a one-day hop-on hop-off city tour.

To stand a chance of winning, travelers can choose to book their Singapore hotel stays at any of Accor Singapore hotels including Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore, Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay, ibis Singapore on Bencoolen and the new ibis Singapore Novena starting from S$ 163++ (US$ 129++) per room per night. Selected winners will then be informed via email and be invited to ?Spin the Wheel? online and win an array of giveaways.

?Our 4 hotels are strategically located at the various key business, entertainment and tourist locations in Singapore. They are popular choices for both business travellers and tourist because of their close proximity to major office buildings, Central Business District, Novena Medical Centres, Convention & Exhibition Centres, tourist attractions such as Orchard Road, Clarke Quay, Singapore Arts Museums, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, Chinatown. With the ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion, it?s a great way to stretch the dollar for more than a room night?s stay,? said the Regional General Manager of Accor Singapore, Kevin Bossino.

To-date, more than 19,000 room nights have been booked on ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion and a total of more than S$ 4,000 worth of prizes had been given away while chances to win a prize is still high.

Singapore is a popular destination for both business and leisure travellers. Visitor arrivals have been on the uphill trend since beginning 2011. With many exciting happenings in the coming months such as the current Great Singapore Sale and the upcoming Singapore Food Festival as well as major exhibitions such as International Water Week, Game Asia, Singapore Gifts & Premium Fair etc, ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion would be an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers to take advantage of the extra and value-added benefits.

The ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion is valid for booking until 15th July 2011, for room stays up to 31st August 2011. This offer includes a free one-day city tour, 24-hour free Internet access, buffet breakfast and stand a chance to be selected to ?Spin & Win? attractive prizes. For more information, visit Accor website

List of ?Stay, Spin & Win? winners and prizes to-date:

Zheng Pei Zhen (China) : DUKw Tour for 5 persons
Kaplan Lawrence (South Africa) : Universal Studios Entrance Tickets for 2 persons
Kendra Edmonds (Australia) : iPhone 4
Professor Jupp Rodney (Australia) : 3-Night Novotel Nusa Dua Bali Stay
Francis Aubert (Australia) : S$ 50 F&B Voucher
Bucat Thomas (Australia) : S$ 50 F&B Voucher
Carolyn Demisch (Korea) : DUKw Tour for 5 persons
Frederick Wang (Taiwan) : iPad with WiFi + 3G
Andrew Curran (United Kingdom) : DUKw Tour for 5 persons
Okumura Takashi (Japan) : S$ 50 F&B Voucher

Upcoming Events & Holidays in Singapore:

July 2011????

International Water Week
GameAsia
Singapore Gifts & Premium Fair
Singapore International Jewellery Show

August 2011

Singapore National Day ? 9 August 2011
Hari Raya Puasa ? 30 August 2011

About Accor Singapore:

Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 90 countries with 4,100 hotels and close to 500,000 rooms. Accor’s broad portfolio of hotel brands – Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, hotelF1 and Motel 6, and its related activities, Thalassa sea & spa, Len?tre and CWL – provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145,000 employees worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise.

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Hong Kong – EFTA Free Trade Agreement Bolsters Hong Kong?s Economy: GuideMeHongKong.com

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:29:27 +0000

Hong Kong (S.A.R.) (PRWEB) July 01, 2011

Hong Kong and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – have signed a landmark free-trade agreement (FTA) last week. Hong Kong company registration portal, http://www.GuideMeHongKong.com, anticipates the deal to bolster Hong Kong?s economy by creating more business opportunities catalysed by increased trade as well as investment flows.

The FTA that is in line with the provisions of the World Trade Organisation encompasses a spectrum of areas. It includes trade in goods such as fish and other marine products, processed agricultural goods as well as industrial goods and trade in services in sectors such as financial services, logistics, maritime, medical services and telecommunications. Other areas include investment, protection of intellectual property rights, government procurement, competition and environment.

Commenting on the move, Ms. Jacqueline Low, the Director of Janus Corporate Solutions – the parent of the GuideMeHongKong.com site said, ?The free trade agreement will only give Hong Kong?s economy a considerable leverage as it will offer EFTA traders and investors preferential access to Hong Kong?s markets. Similarly, businessmen and entrepreneurs considering Hong Kong company formation can explore and expand their business in the EFTA countries with the certainty that the absence of legal or discriminatory barriers make for greater ease in doing business. It is a clear win-win situation for both parties.?

The agreement that is expected to come into force in mid-2012 comes on the back of healthy trade growth between Hong Kong and the EFTA countries in recent years. Analysis from GuideMeHongKong.com shows that total bilateral merchandise trade between the two parties have amounted to approximately HK$ 76 billion in 2010 and has seen an average annual growth rate of 13.8% between 2006 and 2010. Major items imported from the EFTA countries included jewellery, watches, clocks, silver and platinum, owing to Hong Kong?s high ratio of high net worth individuals (HNWIs). Total bilateral trade in services between Hong Kong and the EFTA countries saw an annual growth rate of 8.2% between 2005 and 2009, and totalled to nearly HK$ 10 billion in 2009, due to sectors such as financial services, transportation and merchandising.

?The encouraging uptrend in total bilateral merchandise trade and trade in services coupled with the confirmation of the Hong Kong – EFTA Free Trade Agreement represent ?double happiness? which will in turn raise Hong Kong?s economic ante. This will act as an incentive and give more reason for investors and entrepreneurs to incorporate a Hong Kong company. As such, we anticipate a robust demand for our Hong Kong company formation services in the coming months,? added Ms. Low.

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Click Consult Publishes Latest Client Web Development Performance Reviews

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:36:28 +0000

(PRWEB) July 02, 2011

Cheshire-based market leading agency specialising in internet marketing, Click Consult, are expanding their portfolio of client testimonials by publishing the latest performance reviews from some of their most esteemed clients.

One such company is Marlows Diamonds, who are based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and offer diamonds for every occasion with a diverse range of certified diamond jewellery cuts, settings, designs and styles. The review focuses on the tailored website development services that Click Consult implemented for Marlows.

The performance evaluation details elements of the web development project, such as the initial brief, which was to develop an increased web presence and help Marlows to offer something different from local competition.

Click Consult implemented a brand new pricing matrix which allows site users to create bespoke rings and other jewellery that is tailored to their specific requirements and personal taste. In addition, the web development team at Click Consult worked to improve the overall usability and functionality of the website and increase customisation options, resulting in a site which offers a unique user experience.

“When established businesses, such as Marlows Diamonds, approach Click Consult to help them with any aspect of their digital marketing strategy, we are confident we can guarantee them a level of service which stands above other UK internet marketing agencies. Being able to release this positive case study from Marlows Diamonds is a tribute to our high level of transparent customer service and our hard-working web development team.” said Matt Bullas, Managing Director of Click Consult. “I think this also shows that our ability to offer direct customer service on a personal level is reflected in the positive results we consistently achieve. We know how important it is to build a business relationship with a client and dedication to this philosophy often pays dividends.”

For more details about Click Consult, visit the testimonial section of their website at http://www.clickconsult.com/portfolio-and-reviews.html or call 0845 205 0292.

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Shaun Leane and Daphne Guinness: The Glove Launch

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:29:25 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 6 July 2011

Last Thursday saw Jay Jopling host an intimate evening in celebration of Daphne Guinness and Shaun Leane?s one-of-a kind collaboration; The Glove.

A diamond set armour-inspired piece that has spent five years in the making by the award-winning jewellery designer.

The Glove is perhaps one of the most technically advanced pieces in the world of artisan jewellery; In 18ct white gold, Contra Mundum or ?against the world? combines an armour-like structure with the aesthetics of an evening glove, made in either lace or silk.

The piece is made up of more than a thousand grams of gold and is set with over 5,000 pav? white diamonds. Striking diamond birds cascade around the arm, as though caught in mid-flight. The hand is protected with a bold metal cuff, hand-forged and beautifully engraved.

Made in two parts, the cuff can be worn alone as a hand glove, or extended into an evening glove. Every detail in the piece, including the chainmail, has been carefully constructed by hand to ensure a perfect fit to Daphne?s arm.

The exclusive launch was attended by Tom Ford, Suzy Menkes, Lily Cole, Livia Firth and Alexander McQueen?s Creative Director Sarah Burton. Guests watched Daphne?s beautiful presentation of the piece – dressed in the bespoke glove and shrouded in white silk tulle, her lie-in state symbolised the concept of the objet d?art; Sir Thomas Malory?s compilation of the legendary tales of the Knights of the Round Table.

As the evening drew to a close, guests were presented with a gift bag containing a solitaire diamond and a beautiful message signed by Shaun and Daphne as a remembrance of a beautiful summer evening.

Press Contact:

Nancy Wong

+44 (0)20 7405 4773

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Unparalleled Level of Service to the Luxury Insurance Market

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:38:53 +0000

London (PRWEB) July 07, 2011

Quintessentially, the leading global private members? club and luxury lifestyle group has recently added another string to its bow with the launch of Quintessentially Covered ? a bespoke insurance service which provides its clients with expert guidance and unparalleled levels of assistance.

They specialise in Luxury Insurance; the service providing cover for a range as expansive as the Quintessentially Group itself! Yachts, jewellery, mansions and super cars can all be covered, but so can holidays, businesses and even pets. Policies and cover are tailored to the client?s individuality and lifestyle ? meaning no two policies are ever the same. By taking note of every detail, their Personal Account Directors are able to shape a product into one that gives full coverage, 24/7/365.

In March 2011, after countless requests for a personal and pragmatic approach to insurance from the membership, Quintessentially Covered was launched. Backed by Europe?s largest independently owned insurance broker, Quintessentially Covered – a service now available to both members and non-members alike, was created to challenge the initial expectations of insurance by delivering tailor-made solutions in the inimitable Quintessentially style.

Multiple policies can be moved to a single renewal date ? saving both time and confusion. It is also possible to be contacted as regularly as the client might like to make sure that any additions or changes to your portfolio are adequately covered.

This pragmatic approach has led to early acclaim from its many satisfied customers, who have all praised the level of service from the company.

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Claimable Gold Jewelry Shipping Insurance. KMG Gold Announces New Precious Metal Shipping Insurance Program

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:29:51 +0000

Winnipeg, Manitoba (PRWEB) July 11, 2011

KMG Environmental Inc. is excited to announce their new insurance program which is designed specifically for shipping precious metals. KMG Gold is the only precious metal recycler or gold buyer to offer shipping insurance that is fully insured and claimable.

Most major carriers offer shipping insurance, but none of their insurance is claimable for precious metal, gems, or bullion. In fact, scrap gold, coins, jewellery, gems etc. are prohibited shipments with some carriers. Most will take your money for insurance, but if your precious metals are lost or stolen you cannot make a claim. In short, you may lose your precious metals and your insurance fee.

KMG insurance is underwritten through the highly trusted and world famous armoured car people. KMG precious metal shipping insurance rates are half that of the major carriers and are fully claimable. Insurance is available up to $ 50,000 per parcel with the option for more coverage by special arrangement. Watch our video on Real, Claimable Precious Metal Shipping Insurance here.

KMG Gold recycles precious metals, including; gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium as well as diamonds.

Mike Gupton, KMG Gold?s president, says ?This is a great program for our customers who wish to ship precious metals and feel secure knowing their shipments will be fully insured against loss.?

KMG Gold leads the gold buying industry by making detailed information about precious metals, the current gold buying market environment, and other helpful tips for gold buyers and gold sellers available on their website kmggold.com

For more information on KMG, visit http://www.kmggold.com or call 1.877.468.2220.

Media Contacts: Michael Gupton, President, KMG Environmental Inc., (204) 452.4653

Press Kit: Attached

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A Silver Breeze Announces its ?Win Your Chamilia Bead? Contest

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:37:57 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 11, 2011

A Silver Breeze announces the launch of its ?Win Your Chamilia Bead? contest. Contestants simply need to register and subscribe to the online newsletter, available at Silver Breeze online store, to be entered for the six biweekly draws of a sterling silver bead. No purchase is necessary.

All contestants must subscribe to the newsletter in order to be eligible. Subscribers can then multiply their chances of winning by sharing the contest with friends. The more friends accept their invitation, the more chances they have of winning! The winner?s names will be posted on A Silver Breeze’s Facebook page. Be sure to Like A Silver Breeze on Facebook in order to see the winner?s names.

A Chamilia sterling silver bead, with a retail value of US$ 35.00, will be drawn on July 15, July 30, August 15, August 30, September 15 and September 30, 2011, at the Wilton Mall location.

For further rules and regulations, please visit our online store.

A Silver Breeze was founded with a philosophy in mind: give women the freedom to be themselves and embrace a sense of style that?s unique to each woman. A Silver Breeze offers women quality sterling silver jewellery that is interchangeable, like the Chamilia, Miss Chamilia, Kameleon and Bijoulee collections.

Stores are located at the Aviation Mall in Queensbury, New York, at the Wilton Mall in Saratoga, New York, and online at http://www.asilverbreeze.com. Be sure to browse the online store to see the all-new Chamilia Siena and Miss Chamilia collections, available for pre-ordering. Free shipping is available anywhere in the USA.

A Silver Breeze ensures every customer?s shopping experience will be an unforgettable one.

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Devonshire Diamonds Inc. Annouces New Customer Support and Research Team

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:35:53 +0000

Toronto,ON (PRWEB) July 12, 2011

In a world where short changing consumers and taking ethical liberties is often synonymous with good business practice, Devonshire Diamonds stands out because of their commitment to ethics, quality and customer relationship. Any item they provide has the complete confidance of obtaining a coloured diamond that is of the best quality, and also independently validated by GIA, and also be treated with respect and integrity from the initial communication through the sale. When searching for a full-service organization that will help with the purchase and opportunity.

When obtaining a fancy colored diamond through any organization, one of the very first questions that are going to be asked is if the diamonds you?re thinking about were purchased from an honest origin. Sad to say, there are many companies still dealing in ?blood diamonds?, also known as ?conflict diamonds?. Knowing for sure what type of diamond company your purchase will support is a great starting point, as most business owners are interested in not simply receiving high quality diamonds, but also in placing their investment where they?re certain it hasn?t caused any human suffering.

Devonshire Diamonds confirms that every stone that they offer comes from reputable and honorable sources, and is not a part of any kind of company which recommends or even facilitates the ?blood diamond? industry. You can shop all of the many beautiful colours as well as all gorgeous cuts they offer you, realizing that everything they have in their assortment is purchased and sold with honesty.

Another aspect of working together with Devonshire Diamonds is that they focus on building and maintaining long-term relationships with their customers. In this day of “make the money at all costs?, much of the customer service experience suffers. When working with Devonshire Diamonds, rest assure that their interest isn?t just in delivering the highest quality colored diamonds, but that they want to make the experience to be positive in every way. Their objective will be to make their client so happy with their experience that they will come back to them for additional investments! They want their clients to be happy with not simply the quality of the purchase, but your overall experience as well.

To accomplish this objective, they encourage each customer to inquire about as many questions as their situation calls for, and to call at any time for a no cost and private consultation. They are thrilled to answer any and all queries about either purchasing coloured diamonds, or just about choosing a gorgeous one of a kind jewellery piece by means of their artisan contact. While many of their customers are knowledgeable at purchasing coloured diamonds, and require very little direction, there?s also many who are only discovering this phenomenal form of investment. They understand this, and will take what ever time the buyer needs to make the very best decision. With their no-pressure strategy, Devonshire Diamonds has begun to get discovered by investors and jewelry-seekers as well.

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Expo Gift Shop Launches New Website Offering Special Gifts for All

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:31:14 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 13 July 2011

Expo Gift Shop is pleased to announce the launch of their new website expogiftshop.com offering quality gifts and presents for family, home and garden with free UK delivery on all items. A range of currency and payment options are available, making this an ideal site for sending gifts to loved ones in the UK from anywhere in the world with no expensive delivery charges.

Gifts for all occasions and family members are included in the wonderful new range of items launched on Expo Gift Shop.

Main Categories:

Baskin Robbins Ice-cream cakes

Beauty & Fragrances

Jewellery & Watches

Oil Burners & Candles

Gadgets

Home & Garden

Unusual Gifts

Occasions

Family

There are a wide range of items available to buy online, gifts for ladies, gents, children and even for home and garden.

Along with our traditional gifts such as perfumes, jewellery, toys etc. Expo Gift Shop also has some unique and unusual gifts on offer such as our fantasy and fairy range or our Baskin Robbins Ice-Cream Cakes.

Looking for that something special for the home Expo Gift Shop has a wide range of candles and oil burners, together with various other decorative and practical presents, suitable for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room or garden.

Finding ideal gifts for different people can often cause hours of frustration going to and from various shopping centers. Now find gifts for everyone in one convenient place without even having to leave the comfort of home. All presents are delivered to any address – wherever in the world it may be!

Expo Gift Shop makes buying gifts easy and fun. For more information on the online gift shop, visit Expo Gift Shop

Expo Gift Shop Launches New Website Offering Special Gifts for All

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:31:14 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 13 July 2011

Gifts for all occasions and family members are included in the wonderful new range of items launched on Expo Gift Shop.

Main Categories:

Baskin Robbins Ice-cream cakes

Beauty & Fragrances

Jewellery & Watches

Oil Burners & Candles

Gadgets

Home & Garden

Unusual Gifts

Occasions

Family

There are a wide range of items available to buy online, gifts for ladies, gents, children and even for home and garden.

Expo Gift Shop makes buying gifts easy and fun. For more information on the online gift shop, visit Expo Gift Shop

International Fashion Brand Launches at Specsavers Opticians

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:54:14 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 25 July 2011

Two internationally renowned British high street success stories have joined forces to offer style-conscious specs wearers international designer looks at accessible prices.

From 24 July 2011, Specsavers stores nationwide will stock the largest selection of Karen Millen glasses anywhere on the high street, as the collection becomes the latest addition to Specsavers’ extensive portfolio of designer glasses.

Juan Carlos Camargo, frame buyer at Specsavers, says: ‘Karen Millen is an internationally renowned fashion brand that’s a natural extension to our range. We’re very pleased to have them on board.

‘Like Specsavers, Karen Millen is well established on the British high street. The brand is highly distinctive and synonymous with quality, individuality and effortless glamour. We’re confident that the range will really appeal to our customers.’

Karen Millen Eyewear was introduced in 1998 and is designed in-house by the 15-strong Karen Millen team, which is also responsible for the design of all clothing and accessories for the brand.

Gemma Metheringham, creative director and joint managing director at Karen Millen says: ‘When you try on any Karen Millen product and look in the mirror it should make you smile, because you look good and feel confident. Karen Millen is about flattering people, which really matters when you’re talking about glasses as you wear them every day.’

Karen Millen Eyewear is available from Sunday 24 July 2011 in Specsavers Opticians stores throughout the UK and Ireland. Glasses are priced at ?125, including Pentax single vision lenses and scratch-resistant coating as standard.

Issued by Beattie Communications on behalf of Specsavers.

http://www.specsavers.co.uk/

Specsavers notes to editors:????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

????Specsavers was founded by Doug and Dame Mary Perkins in 1984 and is now the largest privately owned opticians in the world.
????The couple still run the company, along with their three children. Their son John is joint managing director.
????Specsavers has more than 1,500 stores throughout the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Spain, Australia and New Zealand.
????Annual turnover for the Specsavers Group was ?1.36 billion for 2009/10 and is forecast to reach ?1.55 billion in 2010/11.
????Specsavers optical stores and hearing centres are owned and run by joint venture or franchise partners. Together, they offer both optical and hearing services under one roof.
????Specsavers employs more than 26,000 staff.
????Specsavers was voted Britain’s most trusted brand of opticians for the tenth year running by the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands survey 2011.
????More than one in three people who wear glasses in the UK buy them from Specsavers * – 9,700,000 glasses were exported from the warehouse to stores in 2009.
????Specsavers was ranked No 1 for both eye tests and glasses in the UK *.
????Specsavers is the largest retail provider of home delivery contact lenses in Europe and one of the top two retail suppliers of continuous wear lenses in the world.
????Specsavers is now the largest retail dispenser of digital hearing aids in the UK and offers a hearing service from more than 400 locations.
????Specsavers supports numerous optical and hearing charities, including Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. During its three-year support for Diabetes UK it raised more than ?250,000 to fund various projects.
????Since 2003 more than a quarter of a million glasses have been collected and recycled by Specsavers stores for Vision Aid Overseas, for use in developing countries. Specsavers has raised over ?370,000 for the charity since 2006, with almost ?245,000 going towards its work in Zambia.
*GfK NOP

Karen Millen notes to editors:

????Karen Millen is one of the great success stories of British Fashion, having become the first truly global design-led accessible fashion label to emerge out of the UK.
????The brand has flag-ship stores in prestigious fashion cities around the world including London, Madrid, New York, Moscow, Berlin, Sydney, L.A and Hong Kong with the most recent opening in Le Marais in Paris.
????Karen Millen was the first retailer to successfully bring designer-led clothing to the consumer at high street prices in 1981 and will celebrate its 30th anniversary for Autumn Winter 2011.
????The brand is now available in more than 300 stores and concessions in over 40 countries worldwide with global retail sales of circa ?250 million.
????Early 2011 saw the brand establish itself as an independent company, having been part of the Aurora group since 2004.
????International retail sales now account for over 60% of brand turn-over with new openings for 2011 planned in Morocco, Poland, Russia, Indonesia, Ukraine and Jordan.
????Ground-breaking historic international expansion into new territories for a uniquely positioned British brand include Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Estonia with targeted future markets including China, India, Vietnam and Mexico.
????The brand’s transactional website launched during September 2007 in the UK and now ships to 22 countries with visitors from 216 countries.
????In November 2010 the brand launched a standalone US website and will also launch standalone sites in Germany, France and Australia.
????Each collection is created by the in-house atelier headed up by Gemma Metheringham, joint Managing Director of Karen Millen. Both Gemma and the team are dedicated to the brand and work across all the Karen Millen lines including apparel, swimwear, footwear, accessories and jewellery, creating 12 collections a season with new items delivered in-store each week.

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GlobalSign?s Lila Kee Named a ?Power 100 Women of the Channel? by CRN Magazine

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:43:21 +0000

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

GlobalSign, one of the longest established Certification Authorities (CA) and specialists in online security, today announced that Lila Kee, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of US Business Development, has been recognized as a Power 100 Woman of the Channel by CRN Magazine. The “Who’s Who” list recognizes female executives for their accomplishments over the past year, based on their achievements and the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel. This year?s Women of the Channel were chosen by the editors of CRN Magazine from a field of vendor channel organizations, distributors and solution providers.

As Chief Product Officer and Vice President of US Business Development, Lila is constantly looking for ways to optimize GlobalSign?s security offerings, forging strategic partnerships with other industry leaders to bring the most cutting edge security solutions to the channel. Over the past year, Lila led the Product Development strategy and implementation of GlobalSign?s channel-ready client certificates as a service offering. GlobalSign resellers and partners can now extend publically trusted digital credentials required for securing code, encrypting email, digitally signing documents and utilizing the online authentication capabilities of browsers and VPN to individuals and entities.

Lila introduced three main product types: PersonalSign, DocumentSign, and Code Signing certificates through the GlobalSign Certificate Center (GCC) partner portal, equipping resellers with an easy method to register, provision, and manage digital IDs ordered on behalf of their customers. But it was Lila?s vision for making digital signature security available to electronic document workflow service providers that has established her as a true leader in her field. Lila was instrumental in creating and delivering Adobe Certified Document Services, (CDS) for service providers to host on behalf of Enterprise customers as a value added service to document work-flow and management activities already provided. Adding a secure signature to high stake documents associated with healthcare, financial transactions, and government services was a natural extension to these service providers.

?This year?s Power 100 Women of the Channel list honors the most successful and influential women in the IT channel ? a traditionally male-centric industry. The Power 100 list is an elite subset of our annual Women of the Channel list, which recognizes the 100 most influential women of the channel based on their overall achievements, and their influence in the technology industry,? said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel.

?We are so proud and excited for Lila to receive this honor,? said Motoo Noda, Chief Executive Officer, GMO GlobalSign Inc. ?Lila is not only a wealth of knowledge and leading mind in the industry, but also an amazing person to work with. Her passion for her work is infectious. She is a great role model and someone we can all aspire to.?

The Power 100 Women of the Channel will be listed on CRN.com. The overall Women of the Channel list will appear in the July 2011 issue of CRN Magazine.

About Everything Channel

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/everythingchnl.

About UBM plc

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world?s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.

About GMO GlobalSign

Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL Certificates, EV SSL, Managed SSL Services, S/MIME email security and Code Signing for use on all platforms including mobile devices. Its Trusted Root solution uses the widely embedded GlobalSign Root CA certificates to provide immediate PKI trust for Microsoft Certificate Services and internal PKI, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents, certified transcripts and e-invoices. These core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct secure online transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control. The company has a history of innovation within the online security industry and has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, Japan, and China.

About GMO Internet Group

GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group is the top provider of domain registration, web hosting, ecommerce, and payment processing solutions in Japan and operates a host of other Internet services including global online security services, search engine marketing and online securities trading. At the center of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Please visit http://www.gmo.jp/en for further details.

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PLFixtures has Added Sheffield 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Sinks & Kitchen Faucets, CECO Cast Iron Sinks & Copper Sinks from the Copper Factory

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:33:29 +0000

North Berwick, ME (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

Sheffield 16-Gauge Kitchen Sinks are the newest addition to PLFixtures’s growing list of heavy duty kitchen sinks. Features include:

?18/10 16 Gauge 304 Stainless Steel

?Most Sheffield 16-Gauge Sinks Include INCLUDE Accessories

?Sheffield Sinks Include Professional Stainless Steel Basket Strainer with Silicone Seal for Each Bowl

?Mounting clips included

?Brushed Satin finish

?Full Sound-Deadening

Sheffield Kitchen Faucets Feature:

?ANSI Solid Brass

?Ceramic disc valves

?Stainless steel braided supply lines

Shop For Sheffield Products At PLFixtures

CECO cast iron sinks are a great choice for anyone looking for the durability of cast iron with a high quality porcelain enamel finish that is highly acid resistant.

?CECO cast iron sink’s self-rimming design makes them easy to install

?Cast iron construction causes quieter operation especially when a garbage disposal is used as there is much less vibration. PLFixtures will be shipping these sinks directly to the consumer from the CECO factory warehouse in California. F.O.B. (Free Shipping)

Standards”

ASME A112.18.1-2000

Commercial Standard CS 77.63

Federal Specification WWP 541B

CECO Cast Iron Links

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New Products Available To ?Try On? With The Virtual Mirror

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:29:11 +0000

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

http://www.boutiqueaccessories.com.au, who enhanced the online shopping experience for thousands of customers with the launch of Australia?s first Virtual Mirror, have doubled the number of products that lucky customers can ?try on? using a webcam.

The Virtual Mirror is an augmented reality application that allows customers to see themselves wearing the jewellery as they would if looking into a real mirror. Customers can now check if an accessory will suit them before making the decision to buy. This type of interaction increases customer confidence and puts the fun back into online shopping.

Stocking only Australian designer fashion accessories, the website has been a big hit with local designers who have suffered from a strong Australian dollar as customers flock to buy fashion accessories from Europe and the US.

A Melbourne designer commented, ?We are very happy that an Australian site has come up with this concept because it puts the spotlight back on the Australian fashion scene and showcases our exceptional local talent.?

The new designs include necklaces, bracelets and earrings from several newly featured Australian Designers.

The news of the increase in products available to try on has brought a stream of interest from Australian press. The founder of the site is excited by the response, ?It?s fantastic to be able to provide an online shopping experience that is fun for our customers while making the experience closer to a real life shopping experience in a physical store?.

The products within the Virtual Mirror will continue to be changed with the change of fashion accessory seasons.

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Intronis Cloud Backup and Recovery?s Carol Ferrari Recognized by Everything Channel?s CRN Magazine as One of the Top Women of the Channel

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:28:28 +0000

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 29, 2011

Intronis, a world class online backup solution, announced today that Carol Ferrari, VP of Marketing and Customer Success has been recognized by Everything Channel?s CRN Magazine as one of the top Women of the Channel in 2011. This annual list recognizes female executives for their accomplishments over the past year, based on their achievements as executives and the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel. This year?s Women of the Channel were chosen by the editors of CRN Magazine from a field of vendor channel organizations, distributors and solution providers.

Carol Ferrari?s role at Intronis has been pivotal in the continued engagement with the company?s customers. In her time thus far with Intronis, Carol has launched a channel customer success process, which allows partners to take part in an onboarding program to ensure all partners are utilizing best practices for their Intronis solution. In addition, Carol developed a Networking series which allows potential and current partners to engage with one another not only to learn more about Intronis and its offerings, but hear from Intronis current customers on how the solution is helping them be successful in their business. Carol has also formalized our product launch process for new releases, which is a major communications and training venue that enables our partners to effectively use the Intronis solution in their business.

?This year?s Women of the Channel list honors those female executives who epitomize success within the IT channel ? a traditionally male-centric industry. Whether they come from tier-one vendors, VAR500 solution providers or just bring a bevy of channel experience that cannot be ignored, the 2011 Women of the channel list will recognize the most influential women of the channel based on their overall achievements, and their influence in the technology industry,? said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel.

Carol Ferrari exclaims, ?I am so honored to have received such great recognition from CRN, and be among this great group of women who were recognized in the Channel as influential and successful executives. Being a part of the Intronis team has allowed me to reach higher in my career goals within the industry. I look forward to doing even more for the channel as well as continuing to be an inspiring role model to other females within the industry.?

A sample of the Women of the Channel list will appear in the July issue of CRN Magazine and expanded coverage will be featured online at http://www.crn.com.

About Intronis

Intronis is a cloud provider of backup and disaster recovery services for the IT channel. Intronis utilizes 256-bit AES security and multiple data centers located on opposite coasts to ensure data protection and availability. Intronis offers IT service providers a secure data solution combined with a robust partner program, the efficiencies of full web-based account management, and an industry leading technical support team. http://www.intronis.com. http://www.twitter.com/intronisinc

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Fashion Jewellery Exclusive Event Supports Cancer Research UK

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:29:24 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) July 29, 2011

UK fashion jewellery brand, Mishca Jewels London is delighted to announce that it has donated 10% of all profits from its exclusive jewellery sale to Cancer Research UK in its effort to support and contribute to research and therapies for the treatment of cancer.

Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer by finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the illness. With the help of funding from organisations and individuals, the charity has made a large number of important discoveries to date and is continuously conducting scientific research and large scale studies which are vital for making headway into the development of new treatments and tests, as well as cancer prevention.

Mishca Jewels London founder commented, ?We are committed to supporting this worthwhile cause and would like to thank everybody who has taken part in and contributed to our donation. We hope that our contribution will be beneficial to the development of cancer treatments and look forward to providing our continual support to this cause in the future.”

Mishca Jewels London offers an elegant range of luxury designer jewellery, which is right on target for the independent woman who strives to differ. The brand’s collection of exclusive and classic designs of sterling silver and gold vermeil fashion jewellery boasts superior craftsmanship that guarantees excellence and all jewellery comes wrapped in exquisite luxury gift packaging.

The brand has supported various charities in the past including Great Ormond Street Hospital Children?s Charity, and is fully dedicated to supporting charitable organisations throughout the world as part of its commitment to raising awareness.

Unique fashion jewellery and news from Mishca can be viewed on the Mishca Jewels London website at mishca.co.uk.

For further information, feel free to contact Mishca Jewels London at:

Website: http://www.mishca.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 (0)20 7193 1995

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Fashion Royalty Zandra Rhodes Arrives to Make Me Beautiful

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:10:41 +0000

Wimbledon, London, UK (PRWEB) August 05, 2011

Lady Diana’s wedding dress, signature pink hair and her early punk styling; Zandra Rhodes CBE’s career has more sparkling highlights than a sequin dress and iconic moments linger on. Zandra Rhodes’ new collaboration with the queen of costume jewellery, Adele Marie, makes a renaissance of much of this early work, turning fabled fabric into statement jewellery with the typical boldness that characterises Rhodes’ style and is set to launch this month with leading online jeweller http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk.

With it’s emphasis on prominent pieces, the Zandra Rhodes for Adele Marie jewellery collection features a number of large clip on earring matching sets, many emblazoned with the “ZR” signature. It was therefore a natural collection to sit within the ranges of http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk who specialise in making women who cannot or do not want to have their ears pierced look every bit as stylish as their body modified sisters. Make Me Beautiful has sat pretty with television and stars alike with celebrities like Nigella Lawson to trend setting Shingai Shoniwa being covered in the fashion press wearing Make Me Beautiful’s jewellery. The Zandra Rhodes for Adele Marie Collection is a premium costume jewellery offering that sits well alongside existing costume jewellery ranges such as Adele Marie London, Rodney Holman and Fiorelli.

“Zandra’s career and style are a great source of inspiration to so many,” said Make Me Beautiful founder Misae Richwoods. “How many 70 year olds do you know who can rock pink hair? Zandra’s bold, fearless energy defies age while maintaining an innocence of spirit that is sexy without being sleazy. Who wouldn’t aspire to have a piece of that?”

Finished in delightful packaging, the Zandra Rhodes for Adele Marie jewellery collection showcases the essence of the woman, reinventing her iconography in luxurious jewellery, including lines made in both the UK and Italy. Accessibly priced to offer all a little bit of fashion history, earrings start from ?30 and there are co-ordinating necklaces and bracelets in some designs. More information and a gallery of all the pieces is available at http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk.

About Make Me Beautiful

Make Me Beautiful was the first site that made clip on earrings sexy and stylish again. Whilst other sites focus on peddling Pat Butcher’s left overs, Make Me Beautiful curates a fashion forward collection of the best of Britain’s talent with over 1,000 lines from leading designers all in clip on, screw on, spring loaded or other non-pierced designs. Make Me Beautiful serves customers in over 30 nations and three languages via it’s online web store at http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk together with partner sites from it’s headquarters in Wimbledon, London and customer service centre in Florida, USA. Make Me Beautiful is a trading name of Rising Dragon Enterprises Ltd.

Media Contact:

Misae Richwoods

0208 123 9800

press(at)make-me-beautiful.co(dot)uk

http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk

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Award Winning Gold Buyer, KMG Gold Recycling, Acquires Vancouver Gold Buyer.ca

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:04:23 +0000

Winnipeg, MB (PRWEB) August 08, 2011

KMG Gold Recycling is pleased to announce that it has acquired control of VancouverGoldBuyer.ca and that the company will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of KMG Gold.

This acquisition is part of KMG Gold?s long range strategy to acquire similar operations in all major markets in Canada and establish the first truly national gold buying operation.

As a secondary gold and silver refinery, KMG Gold is able to pay the highest documented prices in Canada for unwanted gold jewellery and recycled precious metals like silver and platinum.

In the Vancouver gold market, the knowledgeable sellers and the professionals have always recognized the benefits of dealing directly with the KMG Gold refinery and cutting out the middleman. Now that same opportunity to deal directly and get top dollar is available to every seller of unwanted jewellery and other precious metals in Vancouver.

Chances are that no matter who Vancouver Gold jewellery and other precious metals are sold to, it all eventually ends up at the KMG Gold refinery, which begs the question, ?Why line someone else?s pocket when you can safely sell gold direct to the refinery??

Gupton and partner, Karen Handford founded KMG Gold Recycling in 2007, hence the moniker KMG, and incorporated as KMG Environmental in 2010. KMG is a family owned and operated Canadian business with its? head office in Winnipeg, furnaces in Vancouver, with 12 SecureShip? shipping outlets across Canada to recycle gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium. KMG is dedicated to giving its? customers the highest return and most money for precious metals.

To help educate consumers, KMG?s website, http://www.kmggold.com, and now Vancouver Gold Buyer’s website, http://www.vancouvergoldbuyer.ca, makes the most recent and detailed precious metal market information available to their customers in both Canada and the United States, providing live gold, silver, platinum, and palladium pricing, as well as valuable information to make selling precious metals for the most money as easy and secure as possible.

If Vancouver Gold sellers are ready to bypass the middleman and start putting more money in their own pockets, they should contact KMG Gold directly at 1.877.468.2220.

For more info on KMG, visit http://www.kmggold.com or call 1.877.468.2220.

Media Contact: Michael Gupton, BScEng(Civil) CET AScT, President, KMG Environmental Inc., 204.452.4653

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New Designer Fashion Brands Added at Boutique 1

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:35:57 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 10 August 2011

Renowned for being the ultimate online fashion store with an edited selection of the hottest international brands from across the globe, Boutique1.com expands its retail portfolio this AW11/12 season with more cutting-edge labels enabling online customers to browse the extensive multi-brand collections and enjoy luxe service benefits.

Alongside evening wear favorites from the likes of Elie Saab, Carolina Herrera, Marchesa and Alessandra Rich, the highly acclaimed modern brand Roksanda Ilincic is now available to purchase on Boutique1.com with a range of effortlessly elegant, evening gowns and cocktail dresses in beautiful colors. In addition to the fashion elite?s ready-to-wear favorites DvF, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Erdem and Preen, updating the day wear wardrobe is ideal with aesthetically clean and pure structures by Alexander Wang or a confident sense of style and sophistication for work-wear by Raoul. A look is never complete without the perfect bag and pair of shoes; Boutique1.com introduces this season French labels: Jerome Dreyfuss, a trademark of relaxed, exotic skin bags and Laurence Dacade, the shoe genius who made footwear comfortable and alluringly attractive.

Accessories are an additional tip for a full look, and Boutique1.com presents must-have modern jewellery by Carolina Bucci and Iosseliani in addition to the trendiest names in eye wear Alexander Mcqueen, Balenciaga and Jimmy Choo.

With just a hint on the new brands available on Boutique1.com, the online fashion-savvy shoppers now know the best web address to shop the new trends first http://www.boutique1.com

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Luxury Hotel The Langham, London Welcomes Jewellery Designer Stephen Webster With a Bijoux Afternoon Tea

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:00:49 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

Luxury hotel, The Langham, London, is proud to announce its latest collaboration with renowned British jewellery designer Stephen Webster who, together with The Langham?s Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden, has created the Stephen Webster Bijoux Afternoon Tea.

Exclusively launching for Autumn/Winter 2011, the limited edition Stephen Webster Bijoux Tea has been inspired by Stephen?s most recent jewellery collection ?Murder She Wrote?. The ?Murder She Wrote? collection uses diamonds and colourful stones to create dramatic, statement pieces, which are an artistic impression and reinvention of the murder mystery genre. Intricate cakes and sweet patisseries have been created to reflect Webster?s eclectic designs.

Stephen Webster, the Creative Director at both Stephen Webster Ltd and also Garrard, draws inspiration for his work from life experience and the world around him, whilst at the same time incorporating traditional jewellery design. The recipient of numerous coveted jewellery awards, Webster has built a dedicated fan base and is a firm favourite with celebrities across the globe; from Madonna to Christina Aguileria, Kate Moss, Mickey Rourke, Rihanna, Cheryl Cole and Kate Beckinsale to name but a few.

As the ultimate treat for a fashionista, the Stephen Webster Bijoux Afternoon Tea celebrates both British fashion and traditional afternoon tea with transgressive design and literary heritage. The edible masterpieces substitute sparkling diamonds for shimmering icing and dense gold for light cake within the decadent setting of the London hotel?s luxurious Palm Court.

Accompanied by luxury savoury sandwiches and indulgent chocolate scones, the tea will feature unique creations based on Webster designs, including the Crystal Clear Diamond, a lightly perfumed Guinness macaroon with blackcurrant jelly, the Poison Apple, a red peppercorn and dark chocolate shortbread, and a roasted green pistachio Chantilly with airy meringue sponge inspired by Stephen Webster?s Armadillo ring.

The London luxury hotel?s glittering centerpiece, Palm Court, provides the perfect backdrop for this unique dining experience, which unites the best of high fashion and modern design with the traditional British art of afternoon tea. As the first ?Grand Hotel? in Europe, The Langham, London is famed as being the birthplace of the afternoon tea tradition, having served its classic afternoon offering in the dazzling Palm Court for over a century.

Since its opening in 1865, The London luxury hotel has played host to many of Britain?s most celebrated names, in particular Arthur Conan Doyle, who went on to include the hotel in several of his Sherlock Holmes mystery novels.

The Stephen Webster Bijoux Afternoon Tea special is priced at ?49 per person, inclusive of VAT, and is available from 1st September 2011.

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Evans Unveils The Mod Collection

admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:47:29 +0000

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB UK) 19 August 2011

Award winning plus-size clothing retailer evans has a new look for Autumn ? the mod collection. Inspired by the mods of the 1960s, the clothing range includes tailored dresses, knee-high boots, smart cardigans and stylish jewellery.

As women start to think about back to work and back to school the mod collection consists of formal day wear, which is perfect for the office or smart evening occasions.

Mod colours are taken from a palette of black, dove grey, white and red berry, which contrast well with each other so women can make an impression without looking garish. A red top with black trousers or a black dress with red shoes and red accessories looks striking but formal, helping people to make an impression for all the right reasons.

Mod clothing is found at evans.co.uk by scrolling through the Shop By tab in the header of the homepage. Underneath looks, mod is positioned between the harlem soul and uchronia looks.

Here?s a quick guide to some key pieces from the mod range:

(1)????????Dresses

Mod dresses are simple and non-fussy but still smart. There are shift dresses and jersey dresses in shades of grey and black.

(2)????????Tops

Find blouses and v-neck tops in black and white prints or bold red. All of these colours

(3)????????Shoes And Boots

There are some gorgeous red court shoes and red Mary Jane shoes designed to complement black and grey outfits. Knee length leather boots echo the 60s vibe while soft, slouchy ankle boots look lovely with black trousers.

(4)????????Accessories

There are bracelets, necklaces and rings featuring coloured stones to match the clothes. This includes red bead cluster rings, rust coloured bangles, red chain necklaces and red bead necklaces plus black bangles and rings.

Before making a purchase from the mod collection at evans.co.uk, shoppers can look at ratings and reviews by other customers who are invited to review their purchases in terms of fit, design, quality and value.

Orders placed at evans.co.uk can now be delivered to more than 100 countries around the world.

While online, customers can also join the community of Evans shoppers by reading our ahead of the curve area and the Fashion Fix blog and following us on Facebook or Twitter. There is an option to sign up for Evans newsletters to keep up to date with style advice and offers.

About Us: Evans is a plus size ladies fashion retailer with over 330 Evans stores around the UK and Ireland.

Shopping online is easy and can be done from the comfort of home, any time of day. There is a great range online exclusives available that you won’t find in-store and international delivery to more than 100 countries.

Contact: Chanj Grewal, email: chanj.grewal(at)evans.co.uk

Visit: Evans Website: http://www.evans.co.uk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Evans

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/evansclothing

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Boutique Accessories is a multi-category finalist for the Online Retail Industry Awards 2011

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:28:53 +0000

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) August 23, 2011

Boutique Accessories, with an online store at http://www.boutiqueaccessories.com.au, has been shortlisted for two categories in the Online Retail Industry Awards 2011.

Boutique Accessories entered two categories, ‘Most Innovative Online Retailer’ and ‘Best New Online Retailer’, and is proud to have been announced as a finalist for both.

The awards, judged by industry experts, look to reward sites that demonstrate excellence in the industry and which set a standard for other retailers to strive for.

Boutique Accessories is an online fashion accessories boutique providing Australia?s first and only Virtual Mirror. Using a webcam, customers can see themselves wearing the jewellery as they would if looking into a real mirror. This means that they can check whether an accessory will suit them before making the decision to buy.

?We are absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for both categories!” said the site Founder, Claire Anstee. “It demonstrates we are at the forefront of the online retail industry and that we are offering a useful service for our customers.?

The new independent online retailer Boutique Accessories only launched on Australia Day 2011 but is hoping to see off some serious competitors this year with fellow finalists including well known brands Dan Murphy?s and Sportsgirl. The full list of finalists is available at the ORIAs website http://www.orias.com.au.

The winners will be announced at the ORIA Gala presentation on 27th September 2011.

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Netcelerate Corporation Named to CRN?s Inaugural Next-Gen 250 List

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:17:58 +0000

Ottawa, Ontario (PRWEB) August 23, 2011

Netcelerate Corp., headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, today announced that Everything Channel has named Netcelerate to the first ever 2011 CRN (Computer Reseller News) Next-Gen 250 list. The CRN Next-Gen 250 List is comprised of the most exciting new solution provider organizations (founded 2000-2011) bringing new and emerging implementation ideas and business models to the market. Netcelerate was one of only fifteen companies from across Canada to make the list.

The CRN Next-Gen 250 list is an annual compilation of the most innovative and nimble business and technology integrators, solution providers, and resellers in North America offering solutions and services in cloud computing, mobility, unified communications, virtualization and other emerging technologies. Netcelerate?s placement in the Next-Gen 250 is attributed to the company?s continued expansion of their range of business solutions for small and medium businesses across North America. To view a sample of the listing, visit http://www.crn.com.

?Netcelerate is privileged to be considered among the top innovative solution providers in North America; and we look forward to bringing our existing and potential customers the emerging technologies that will help to transform their business communications,? says Jack Hunt, CEO, Netcelerate.

?In today?s competitive environment, solution providers have to do more than just talk about innovation. The ability to quickly implement new processes, models and technologies is what drives margins and the bottom line,? said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel. ?The CRN Next-gen 250 highlights the most interesting new solution providers who are demonstrating such innovation and uncovers the new techniques and technologies that are driving their success.?

ABOUT NETCELERATE

Netcelerate has become a leader in transforming business communications by providing small and medium enterprises with business grade phone systems, hosted and managed voice and data services, business communications, and mobility solutions. The company?s solutions have been built using Cloud Computing architecture and robust, manageable network access technology to ensure the best quality of service and the highest security for their customers. Netcelerate strives to provide affordable, easy-to-use, cost-saving solutions that are simple to integrate, modify and scale to accommodate enterprise growth. Netcelerate provides their customers with great telecommunication cost savings while maintaining high resiliency.

Netcelerate was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, with offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and New York. Netcelerate offers private networks across Canada, with network coverage in all major U.S. cities through various partnerships.

ABOUT EVERYTHING CHANNEL

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/everythingchnl.

ABOUT UBM plc (http://www.ubm.com)

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

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3Q Connection Launches Unique Dating Products to Help Singles Find their Own William or Kate

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:35:51 +0000

Cambridge, Ontario (PRWEB) August 25, 2011

With millions of single people still hoping to find their own prince or princess, 3Q Connection products will give people the ability to make new connections, by meeting face to face. 3Q Connection means going back to a simpler and more natural way of meeting and dating people – no computer or cell phone necessary!

?The concept is ground-breaking,? explains Karin Strickler, co-founder of the 3Q Connection. ?Wear a piece of 3Q jewellery or clothing and tell the world you are single, open to a conversation and blessed with a sense of humour. The jewellery acts as an ice-breaker, allowing the person who spots the attractive jewellery for singles, to strike up a conversation by asking 3 amusing or at least thought-provoking questions (hence the ?3Q? name).

?These questions can range from simply, ‘Why do superheroes always wear their underwear on the outside of their clothes?’ to the more involved ‘Why is Donkey Kong called that, if he?s not even a donkey?’ to the possible deal-breaker ‘Toilet paper ? over or under?’ This dialogue may in turn lead to who knows – a new friend, business contact, date, or even marriage. Is there anyone on this planet that doesn?t need more friends, contacts or love??

Karin Strickler, a self-professed matchmaker, wanted to design a product that allowed single people to meet in person. Thrust back onto the singles? scene after her marriage dissolved in 1998, the desire to meet someone soon rose to the forefront. She was however, ill-equipped for the challenge. With her self-esteem at an all-time low, and very little time left over for socializing at night clubs or singles? events (being a single mom), the search seemed frustrating, tedious, and never-ending. Strickler?s dating life soon consisted of sifting through many profiles online, trying to discern what was true and who was who.

?In retrospect, what I would have given my eye teeth for, was to casually meet someone whenever I was out and about, at my favourite haunts, like a coffee shop, restaurant, or even book store. That?s when the 3Q Connection idea hit me. Here was finally a way for single people to meet anytime and anywhere ? plus the added luxury of connecting in their own communities,? elaborates Strickler.

?Another advantage,? adds Strickler, ?especially for the person hoping to start the conversation, is the greatly reduced fear of rejection – men in particular, seem to be very relieved that the single person standing a mere few feet from them, is actually interested in meeting someone new. This knowledge does away with the need for coming up with awkward pick-up lines and leaves egos intact.? To see the 3Q Connection concept in ?tongue-in-cheek? action, please click on the Youtube link: http://youtu.be/jUZww3Vvo-Q

Rob Strickler, a co-founder and Strickler?s husband, believes the company?s tagline says it all, ?If you wear it, they will come?, and reminds people to remember to have fun and enjoy their journey to finding love. The 3Q Connection jewellery and clothing is available online at http://www.3Qconnection.com.

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Postgoldforcash.com Reaches 84,000 Customers

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:41:07 +0000

(PRWEB) August 25, 2011

Leading gold buyer Postgoldforcash.com has now provided their excellent service to an amazing 84,416 customers across the UK. This has provided Postgoldforcash.com with over 22,000 new customers since January 2011.

This growth is fantastic and really shows the hard work that the Postgoldforcash.com team have been doing to not only attract customers, but to provide an exemplary customer service that keeps them coming back and referring the service to their friends, colleagues and relatives.

Postgoldforcash.com is committed to ensuring their customers are happy at all times. This is achieved by offering excellent prices for unwanted gold and silver and by providing a quick, efficient and friendly gold buying service.

What gold does Postgoldforcash.com buy?

Postgoldforcash.com buys scrap gold. Scrap gold is defined as gold that is no longer wanted. Postgoldforcash.com will even buy your gold if it is:

????Tangled
????Unfashionable
????Missing stones
????Broken
????Damaged in some other way

So, even if your gold rings, bracelets, ornaments, chains, pendants, earrings (and even gold teeth!) are any of the above, Postgoldforcash.com will buy them from you and give you an excellent price.

How does gold buying work at Postgoldforcash.com?

All you have to do is go to http://www.postgoldforcash.com and request a gold selling pack. Once your pack has arrived, pop in your gold, follow the simple instructions on the letter which is enclosed, and send it back to the gold buyer. Postgoldforcash.com also pays for all of the postage, packaging and insurance on the gold they receive.

Postgoldforcash.com was set up by Ashley Faull and Ian Corica in 2009. Between them they have decades of experience in the jewellery trade as well as their many years of experience in the media and business sectors.

To find out more about this amazing gold buyer go to http://www.postgoldforcash.com

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BBB Award Winner KMG Gold Acquires The Real American Gold Buyer.com

admin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:50:14 +0000

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) August 29, 2011

KMG Gold is pleased to announce that it has acquired control of RealAmericanGoldBuyer.com and that the company will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of KMG Gold.

This acquisition is part of KMG Gold?s long range strategy to acquire similar operations in all major markets in the United States and establish the first truly national gold buying operation.

As a secondary gold and silver refinery, KMG Gold is able to pay the highest documented prices in the US for unwanted jewellery and recycled precious metals like silver and platinum.

In the American scrap gold buyer market, the knowledgeable sellers and the professionals have always recognized the benefits of dealing directly with the KMG Gold refinery and cutting out the middleman.

Now that same opportunity to deal directly and get top dollar is available to every seller of unwanted jewellery and other precious metals in the United States. “This is a great opportunity for American consumers to make the most money for their scrap gold”, says Gupton.

Chances are that no matter who American gold jewellery and other precious metals are sold to, it all eventually ends up at the KMG Gold refinery, which begs the question, ?Why line someone else?s pockets when you can deal directly with the refinery??

Gupton and partner, Karen Handford founded KMG Gold Recycling in 2007, hence the moniker KMG, and incorporated as KMG Environmental in 2010. KMG is a family owned and operated Canadian business with its? head office in Winnipeg, furnaces in Vancouver, with 12 SecureShip? shipping outlets across Canada and the US to recycle gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium. KMG is dedicated to giving its? customers the highest return and most money for precious metals.

To help educate consumers, KMG?s website, http://www.kmggold.com, and now The Real American Gold Buyer’s website, http://www.RealAmericanGoldBuyer.com, makes the most recent and detailed precious metal market information available to their customers in both Canada and the United States, providing live gold, silver, platinum, and palladium pricing, as well as valuable information to make selling precious metals for the most money as easy and secure as possible.

If American Gold sellers are ready to bypass the middleman and start putting more money in their own pockets, they should contact KMG Gold directly at 1.877.468.2220.

For more info on KMG, visit http://www.kmggold.com or call 1.877.468.2220.

Media Contact: Michael Gupton, BScEng(Civil) CET AScT, President, KMG Environmental Inc., 204.452.4653

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Award Winner KMG Gold Acquires Sacramento Gold Buyer.com

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:28:26 +0000

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) August 29, 2011

KMG Gold is pleased to announce that it has acquired control of SacramentoGoldBuyer.com and that the company will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of KMG Gold.

This acquisition is part of KMG Gold?s long range strategy to acquire similar operations in all major markets in the United States and establish the first truly national gold buying operation.

As a secondary gold and silver refinery, KMG Gold is able to pay the highest documented prices in the US for unwanted jewellery and recycled precious metals like silver and platinum.

In the Sacramento scrap gold buyer market, the knowledgeable sellers and the professionals have always recognized the benefits of dealing directly with the KMG Gold refinery and cutting out the middleman.

Now that same opportunity to deal directly and get top dollar is available to every seller of unwanted jewellery and other precious metals in the United States. “This is a great opportunity for Sacramento and California consumers to make the most money for their scrap gold”, says Gupton.

Chances are that no matter who Sacramento gold jewellery and other precious metals are sold to, it all eventually ends up at the KMG Gold refinery, which begs the question, ?Why line someone else?s pockets when you can deal directly with the refinery??

Gupton and partner, Karen Handford founded KMG Gold Recycling in 2007, hence the moniker KMG, and incorporated as KMG Environmental in 2010. KMG is a family owned and operated Canadian business with its? head office in Winnipeg, furnaces in Vancouver, with 12 SecureShip? shipping outlets across Canada and the US to recycle gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium. KMG is dedicated to giving its? customers the highest return and most money for precious metals.

To help educate consumers, KMG?s website, http://www.kmggold.com, and now Sacramento Gold Buyer’s website, http://www.SacramentoGoldBuyer.com, makes the most recent and detailed precious metal market information available to their customers in both Canada and the United States, providing live gold, silver, platinum, and palladium pricing, as well as valuable information to make selling precious metals for the most money as easy and secure as possible.

If Sacramento Gold sellers are ready to bypass the middleman and start putting more money in their own pockets, they should contact KMG Gold directly at 1.877.468.2220.

For more info on KMG, visit http://www.kmggold.com or call 1.877.468.2220.

Media Contact: Michael Gupton, BScEng(Civil) CET AScT, President, KMG Environmental Inc., 204.452.4653

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BBB Award Winning Gold Buyer KMG Gold Acquires Toronto Gold Buyers

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:28:00 +0000

Winnipeg, MB (PRWEB) August 29, 2011

KMG Gold is pleased to announce that it has acquired control of TorontoGoldBuyers.ca and that the company will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of KMG Gold.

This acquisition is part of KMG Gold?s long range strategy to acquire similar operations in all major markets in Canada and establish the first truly national gold buying operation.

As a secondary gold and silver refinery, KMG Gold is able to pay the highest documented prices in Canada for unwanted jewellery and recycled precious metals like silver and platinum.

In the Toronto gold buyer market, the knowledgeable sellers and the professionals have always recognized the benefits of dealing directly with the KMG Gold refinery and cutting out the middleman.

Now that same opportunity to deal directly and get top dollar is available to every seller of unwanted jewellery and other precious metals in Toronto. “This is a great opportunity for Toronto consumers to make the most money for their gold”, says Gupton.

Chances are that no matter who Toronto Gold jewellery and other precious metals are sold to, it all eventually ends up at the KMG Gold refinery, which begs the question, ?Why line someone else?s pockets when you can deal directly with the refinery??

To help educate consumers, KMG?s website, http://www.kmggold.com, and now Toronto Gold Buyer’s website, http://www.torontogoldbuyers.ca, makes the most recent and detailed precious metal market information available to their customers in both Canada and the United States, providing live gold, silver, platinum, and palladium pricing, as well as valuable information to make selling precious metals for the most money as easy and secure as possible.

If Toronto Gold sellers are ready to bypass the middleman and start putting more money in their own pockets, they should contact KMG Gold directly at 1.877.468.2220.

For more info on KMG, visit http://www.kmggold.com or call 1.877.468.2220.

Media Contact: Michael Gupton, BScEng(Civil) CET AScT, President, KMG Environmental Inc., 204.452.4653

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Fiorelli Jewellery Shines Brighter Than Ever in Season 6

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:30:36 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) August 29, 2011

Karl Lagerfeld famously said “I love advertisements. I’m fascinated by intelligent, brilliant ads: finding slogans that can tell a story in thirty seconds.” Fiorelli Jewellery’s season 6 collection has launched full of captivating sound bites that create an instant emotional response. As the full collection launches with clip on earring specialists Make Me Beautiful, women without ear piercings are suddenly finding a whole new way of expressing themselves.

“The cornerstone foundation principle of Fiorelli Costume Collection Jewellery has always been superior quality at accessible prices on designs that are trend leading,” said Make Me Beautiful founder, Misae Richwoods. “Since we put their ranges amongst our clip on earring collections they’ve been as near a guaranteed crowd pleaser as you can get with strong lines for both gift and personal attire”.

Fiorelli Jewellery’s season 6 collection draws in several key threads, each condensed to make a powerful impact. First is a reminiscing of the good old days with a retro style that evokes the spirit of the 1930s, 1960s or 1980s. If only it was so good back then! The faux vintage lines touch on the heart of these times and improves upon it with a modern spin that’s fresh. Gaga-esque triangles hit the 80s, petite oval drop clip on earrings lust after 60s chic whilst glorious blues and elegant fan shapes celebrate the 1930s spirit of adventure. Modernity isn’t forgotten and friendship bracelets, multi texture necklaces and stacker rings add all the ‘now’ factor needed to tell your story in thirty seconds.

Fiorelli Jewellery’s season 6 collection is allergy safe and attractively presented. It conforms to the EU’s high standards of metal quality. Prices for a pair of clip on earrings begin at ?9.95 (approx $ 15 USD) and is available with fast worldwide shipping at http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk.

Media Contact:

Misae Richwoods

0208 123 9800

press(at)make-me-beautiful(dot)co.uk

http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk

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Highest Paying Gold Buyer, Award Winner KMG Gold, Acquires Edmonton Gold Buyer.ca

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:28:48 +0000

Edmonton, AB (PRWEB) August 30, 2011

KMG Gold is pleased to announce that it has acquired control of EdmontonGoldBuyer.ca and that the company will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of KMG Gold.

This acquisition is part of KMG Gold?s long range strategy to acquire similar operations in all major markets in Canada and establish the first truly national gold buying operation.

As a secondary gold and silver refinery, KMG Gold is able to pay the highest documented prices in Canada for unwanted jewellery and recycled precious metals like silver and platinum.

In the Edmonton gold buyer market, the knowledgeable sellers and the professionals have always recognized the benefits of dealing directly with the KMG Gold refinery and cutting out the middleman.

Now that same opportunity to deal directly and get top dollar is available to every seller of unwanted jewellery and other precious metals in Edmonton. “This is a great opportunity for Edmonton consumers to make the most money for their gold”, says Gupton.

Chances are that no matter who Edmonton Gold jewellery and other precious metals are sold to, it all eventually ends up at the KMG Gold refinery, which begs the question, ?Why line someone else?s pockets when you can deal directly with the refinery??

To help educate consumers, KMG?s website, http://www.kmggold.com, and now Edmonton Gold Buyer’s website, http://www.EdmontonGoldBuyer.ca, makes the most recent and detailed precious metal market information available to their customers in both Canada and the United States, providing live gold, silver, platinum, and palladium pricing, as well as valuable information to make selling precious metals for the most money as easy and secure as possible.

If Edmonton Gold sellers are ready to bypass the middleman and start putting more money in their own pockets, they should contact KMG Gold directly at 1.877.468.2220.

For more info on KMG, visit http://www.kmggold.com or call 1.877.468.2220.

Media Contact: Michael Gupton, BScEng(Civil) CET AScT, President, KMG Environmental Inc., 204.452.4653

HEROware, Inc. Named a 2011 CRN Emerging Technology Vendor

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:32:13 +0000

San Clemente, California (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

HEROware today announced it has been selected by Everything Channel as a 2011 CRN Emerging Technology Vendor. The annual list features the most innovative vendors who not only deliver technology that is easy to use, but can generate the high margins solution providers require. Leading the way for this selection is the HERO-Defender Backup & Disaster Recovery Appliance.

The HERO-Defender and HERO-Cloud are part of the HEROware line of server protection and disaster recovery solutions. HEROware has combined state of the art replication technology with reliable, high-performance hardware creating a unified server protection solution with enterprise-grade features.

Key capabilities include real-time byte-level total server replication (OS, Apps, & Data), tapeless operation, quick and easy testing, automatic failover, world-wide server and data access, and HIPAA, SOX, and SEC compliant storage. These features surpass those offered by many enterprise, proprietary backup and disaster recovery vendors ? at a fraction of the cost.

HEROware offers a Partner Program that is designed to help resellers create opportunities for incremental growth while providing necessary and useful business continuity products and services to your clients.

?By becoming a HEROware Certified Partner, MSPs, VARs, and System Integrators have a unique opportunity to earn unlimited income while providing unparalleled Business Continuity to their customers. HEROware Channel Partners receive a wide array of benefits including, a dedicated Channel Manager, Sales & Marketing assistance, and many other perks. ? says Fred Mayne, HEROware EVP Sales

The vendors that make up the CRN Emerging Technology Vendor list were founded in 2005 or later, have revenue under $ 1 billion and have an active U.S. channel strategy. Final selection to the Emerging Technology Vendor list was made by the CRN editorial team after a review of submitted information. To view a sample of the list and read the editorial accompaniment visit http://www.CRN.com.

?Enabling customers with the tools and strategies to solve real business problems has always been a priority to solution providers. The market has grown increasingly competitive over the years; so too has the demand for innovative, channel-friendly technologies.? said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel. ?From the cloud to semantic technology, this year?s list of Emerging Technology Vendors highlights the emphasis on innovation and ease of use that has been the hallmark of any successful channel offering.?

About HEROware

In 2008, HEROware began a journey to revolutionize the Backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR) industry by creating an SMB solution with Enterprise features.????Built upon a rock-solid Intel? hardware platform and Double-Take? Software?s state of the art, award winning, patented replication technology for Microsoft SBS and Windows Server, HERO-Defender is the first and only appliance-based BDR solution that provides continuous, Real-Time Byte Level Replication with Total Recovery In Minutes?. Microsoft Windows Server clients receive unparalleled business continuity via 24x7x365 primary (on-site) and secondary (cloud-based) total server protection including flawless backup and data recovery.

For more information about HEROware, please visit http://www.heroware.com or call +1 (866) 810-HERO (4376).

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Boutique Accessories Announces Virtual Mirror Competition

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:52:14 +0000

NSW, Sydney (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

Boutique Accessories is giving away a designer jewellery piece from within the Virtual Mirror.

The designer jewellery can be won by trying out the new, augmented reality application which allows customers to try on jewellery using their webcam. The application will revolutionise online shopping because it allows customers to see an item in concept, checking that it suits them before they buy.

The competition is open to anyone from any country with the winner being chosen on 24th October 2011.

The prize is the entrant?s choice of Australian designer jewellery displayed within the Virtual Mirror, with unique designer jewellery pieces worth up to $ 400 in value available to choose from. The contestant chooses which piece they wish to win by capturing a picture of themselves trying on the jewellery within the Virtual Mirror.

????Instructions on how to enter are as follows:

1.???? Try on your favourite item in the Virtual Mirror????????

2.???? Click the camera icon to take a photo of yourself and upload it to your Facebook profile. Remember to Smile!

3.???? Share your image with the Boutique Accessories Facebook page by mentioning @BoutiqueAccessories and quoting the codeword “Beautiful” in the photo comment

Founder Claire Anstee created the competition to showcase the unique Virtual Mirror experience. ?Entering will give contestants the opportunity to try on many different types of fashion accessories and experiment with new styles within the privacy of their own home.?

Boutique Accessories hope that the competition will help to spread the word on the new innovative way to experience jewellery online. The facebook element to the competition is designed to visually show friends and family the new options they have for online shopping and give them a glimpse of the future of retail.

The Virtual Mirror helps customers choose fashion accessories that they know will suit them, preventing any pre-purchase anxiety about not being able to physically see and touch the accessory.

Entrants will need to ?Like? the Boutique Accessories facebook page in order to share their photos, and winners will be notified via private facebook message.

Further details of the competition can be found at http://www.facebook.com/boutiqueaccessories or http://www.boutiqueaccessories.com.au

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?Every Bullet has a target? ? Bullets4Peace Ireland Supports Irish Autism Action

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:33:30 +0000

Co. Sligo, Ireland (PRWEB UK) 1 September 2011

When a bullet is fired the tip flies towards the target and the casing falls to the ground. Manufacturers reload these casings with live ammunition. Bullets4Peace intercepts this vicious cycle by transforming the casings into unique and stylish fashion jewellery pendants ensuring that these bullets will never find their way back to war zones, thus promoting harmony and peace.

?Every Bullet has a target? is an own company program by Bullets4Peace. A contribution of the proceeds from the handmade jewellery (made of recycled bullet casings taken from reload centres, streets, and war zones) go towards different charities around the world. Bullets4Peace Ireland is now supporting Irish Autism Action with their Bullets4Peace pendant

STL05 Let Peace Out throughout the year.

During September a promotional code is offered for the Bullets4Peace STL05 Let Peace out pendant. With every STL05 Let Peace Out Bullets4Peace pendant sold through their online shop with the code ?IAA 2011? 50 Euro of the proceeds will go towards Irish Autism Action.

Irish Autism Action is a young dynamic, innovative and passionate organisation formed in 2001 which is bringing positive change into the lives of those affected by autism. The range of services which Irish Autism Action provides includes awareness raising, early detection diagnosis, education support, advocacy, counselling, helpline, home based support, transition planning, social housing, research information and advice for families upon receiving diagnosis.

Support Irish Autism Action and make a statement towards peace by visiting http://www.bullets4peace.ie/irish_autism_action

For more information please contact Diana Hughes, Owner at Owner at Bullets4Peace Ireland 0862188077 or info(at)bullets4peace(dot)ie

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India Net Zone Launches The Most Useful and Informative Site Jewellery.Indianetzone.Com

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:14:01 +0000

Mumbai (PRWEB) May 28, 2006

IndiaNetZone.com, India’s most informative and illustrative web portal, has launched an interesting website that shines with exclusive information about Jewellery. (http://jewellery.indianetzone.com).

The website throws light on variety of materials required for making jewels. The page displays information on jewellery made from Enamel, Quill, Shellac, Plastic, Crystal Shalimar, Ceramic, Terracotta, Stone, Bone, Wood, Resin, Rubber, Leather, Kundan, Acrylic, Glass, Rice, etc. The website also provides information about various gemstones and their characteristics.

“Jewellery is an important investment and people should know the different ways and tips on how to maintain their assets. This website is an endeavour to provide detailed information about the different kinds of jewelleries and gemstones so that the readers can get a full idea before spending their hard earned money on buying any kind of Jewellery and gemstones,”; says Mr. Umesh Modi, Editor, IndiaNetZone.com.

The website has a separate section that offers exclusive information on diamonds, the four C’s of diamonds, selection of diamonds, its characteristics and value.

The website also provides quick and easy tips on buying Jewellery. These tips will help the readers to take care of certain important details that they need to know before buying expensive Jewellery.

“We want the users to have sufficient information on latest trends of jewellery designing and jewellery for body parts and make the users familiar with the latest developments in metal jewelleries,” says Mr. Modi.

To browse the Jewellery section log on to http://www.jewellery.indianetzone.com/

About India Net Zone.com

India Net Zone is India’s most informative and descriptive web portal. It provides information on various topics like History, health, food and beverages, Movies and entertainment, media, education and career, spirituality, science and technology, geography, Women Issues, sports, travel, Fashion, business and various other interesting subjects. The portal has a subscriber base of more than 50000 people and is visited by thousands of people daily.

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Bapalal & Co Jewellers

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:31:57 +0000

(PRWEB) December 11, 2003

Ever since its foundation bapalal’s focus has been on perfection, in 1910, Since then, there has been no looking back bapalals rapidly established a reputation for absolute reliability and exquisite craftsmanship.

Pilgrim Jewellery – Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection Launched

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:30:37 +0000

Essex, UK (PRWEB) September 15, 2009

The Pilgrim Jewellery company is family owned and was established in 1983 and are the epitome of innovation in the making of fashion jewellery. They strive to be ahead in fashion and have developed several designs over the years.

Pilgrim are introducing a new and innovative feature in this collection, Create it.

The designers Annemette Markvad and Birte Markvad have been looking forward to introducing a new and innovative feature in their collection, Create It. They explain: “Create It is an arrangement of various chains that allows the customer to create their own piece of jewellery – just the way they like it. A single chain can be used as a bracelet. Add two chains to make a necklace – add three to create an even longer one. By combining Create It with charms, both small and mega-charms, you can create a complete and unique item just for them. It’s never been easier to be outstanding.”

PILGRIM has also designed a Smiley jewellery as a way to promote the smile and bring out joy.

The Smiley jewellery consists of a necklace with a globe containing three chords and three colourful little smileys. The idea is to place the smiley on the chords to create cheerful bracelets.

It is at times like these that you appreciate the things that are close to you, such as good friends and the little positive experiences that create a sense of joy and closeness. That is why they have designed the Smiley jewellery as a way to promote the smile and bring out joy.

All the design is done in Skanderborg, Denmark, where the company is based.

The collection is characteristic in its choice of Enamel, the finest Austrian Swarovski Crystal, Acrylic Stones and Freshwater Pearls. The jewellery is made from a tin or zinc alloy coated with copper or palladium and then gilded with 22-karat gold or sterling silver plated using genuine gold or silver respectively.

All Pilgrim Jewellery is 100% nickel free.

Each item of Pilgrim Jewellery is individually handmade.

Pilgrim Jewellery – Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection Launched

Full details of Pilgrim Jewellery – Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection Launched

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Statement Jewellery “Desire” Collection at Forefront of Autumn/Winter 2011 Trends

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:48:55 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

MISHCA JEWELS LONDON will be releasing its newest jewellery collection ?Desire? this Autumn/Winter 2011 exclusively at the International Jewellery London Show, 4th – 7th September, Earls Court.

The luxury new ?Desire? Collection by Mishca Jewels expresses desire in all its forms through its elegant and detailed jewellery masterpieces, where each individual creation aspires to capture a particular element of desire.

The collection comprises a lavish selection of silver and gold semi-precious gemstone ?Cocktail Rings?, intricate sterling silver, yellow and rose gold vermeil “Medialuna” pendants and earrings, as well as striking ?Hidden Desire? statement cuffs.

Amongst the pieces in the collection, the intricate and ornate design of the Medialuna pendants and earrings are inspired by a blend of rich cultural heritages from around the world and a strong desire for them to work in harmony and complement each other. The modern geometric design and polished silver finish of the Medialuna pieces represents contemporary influences from the Western world, whilst the crescent formation and the intricate body of the creations embody a lavish and ornate Middle Eastern influence.

The magnificently clear, bold and contrasting brightly coloured gemstones, encircled by beautiful strokes of silver and an 18ct gold vermeil circle within the crescent, are reminiscent of the heart and soul of South and Central American lifestyle and celebration. Whilst the three dimensional global architecture brings the piece together and unifies all of these cultures.

The ?Desire? Collection will be available throughout the U.K. and online at mishca.co.uk as of October 2011, and is expected to be at the forefront of this season?s trends.

And with prices starting at ?80 and many colours and styles to choose from, you can treat yourself and loved ones with luxury and affordable gifts.

Unique jewellery and news from Mishca can be viewed on the Mishca Jewels London website at mishca.co.uk.

For further information, please contact Mishca Jewels London at:

Website: http://www.mishca.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 (0)20 7193 1995

Notes to Editors:

Mishca Jewels London offers an elegant range of luxury designer jewellery, which is right on target for the independent woman who strives to differ. The brand’s collection of exclusive and classic designs of sterling silver and gold vermeil fashion jewellery boasts superior craftsmanship that guarantees excellence. All jewellery comes wrapped in exquisite luxury gift packaging.

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Entice Your Loved Ones With Exquisite Jewellery?Hoteltravelexpress.com is Offering Cheap Hotels in London on that Occasion

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:30:21 +0000

Perth,Western Australia (PRWEB) September 02, 2011

On September 1st Earls Court Two, South Hall, Warwick Road in London is getting busy with tight security for the International Jewellery London event 2011. The hustle bustle of the streets are being reduced for security purpose and there is nothing to wonder about as the show will be showcasing some of the exquisite jewellery pieces designed with awesome creativity and incredible craftsmanship. All this enjoyable chaos will last between 4th to 7th September, 2011 and there is no doubt that this is going to be a mind blowing show, which will be showcasing some of the finest masterpiece jewelleries. This is one of the most respected and renowned jewellery events, which happen year after year, attracting more crowd than the previous year.

This is a melting pot for displaying the best talents in the jewellery designers and goldsmiths to stone setters, besides being an event that is being hosted and supported by wholesalers and manufacturers from around the world. This event is one of the best ways to attract more people to buy their jewelleries and the jewelers around the world to find this show as a portal to market their products worldwide.

The show is going to be unveiled on the 4th of this month with a classic display of contemporary and traditional jewellery designs that will be inspired worldwide. For those jewelers who are planning to display their jewellery will require to book space for themselves and also contacting their organizers to get the best spot that will capture the attention of the visitors immediately. The spots will be reserved based on money, sponsors and first come first served policy.

This show is also an opportunity to tap the best designers by the investors for their market, and also opens new avenues to network and learn about developing new products and learn the latest trends.

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Jewellery Gift Ideas for Ladies

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:36:59 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 29 September 2011

With the winter season fast approaching, it is time to start thinking about the perfect gift for friends, family and loved ones. For ladies that really deserve a treat, Mishca Jewels London’s designer jewellery collections are just the thing for fine tastes.

Shop online at mishca.co.uk by collection, style, occasion, price, precious metal, gemstone or colour. The choice of styles is boundless and the quality and elegance of the pieces are always exceptional. With both petite and statement sterling silver, gold and rose gold vermeil pendants and bracelets, striking cocktail rings and gorgeous earrings, there is something for every, taste and budget. And with prices starting from as little as ?20 and many colours and styles to choose from, you can treat yourself and loved ones with luxury and affordable gifts, with prices ascending for more luxury budgets.

Jewellery from the Mishca Jewels collections can be found at retailers throughout the U.K. and Ireland. New designer jewellery collections will also be available online at mishca.co.uk from mid-October 2011. You can now choose from the latest Mishca jewellery for a selection of delightful pieces which come beautifully wrapped in a gift box, with a message inside for the one you love.

Notes to Editors:

Mishca Jewels London offers an elegant range of luxury designer jewellery, which is right on target for the independent woman who strives to differ. The brand’s collection of exclusive and classic designs of sterling silver and gold vermeil jewellery boasts superior craftsmanship that guarantees excellence. All jewellery comes wrapped in exquisite luxury gift packaging.

The brand has enjoyed relentless success in 2011 with its increasing portfolio of stockists and proud celebrity following, including the likes of singers Pixie Lott, Kimberley Walsh and celebrity psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos to mention a few. The jewellery has also been featured at glamorous fashion events and on television shows, including Fashion TV, GMTV, The BBC, ITV and Channel 5.

For further information, please contact Mishca Jewels London:

Website: http://www.mishca.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 (0)20 7193 1995

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New Contemporary Jewellery Designers at Farfallina.net

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:38:37 +0000

(PRWEB) May 27, 2008

With the prices of gold skyrocketing, the demand for gemstones such as pearls, citrines, amethysts, agates as well as sterling silver jewellery have stormed the market.

Farfallina.net, the UK’s luxury Designer & Costume jewellery online store has launched a series of new products from top jewellery designer lines such as Paula Rosellini, Angelo De Soto Semi precious jewellery, Bora Bora Pearls and Elefteriu Fine Jewelry.

These new and exciting lines offer a combination of delicate and bold jewellery and incorporate a unique mixture of beaded, gemstones, precious and semi precious stones. Choosing the right set of jewelry can bring a lot more than just beauty but a healing power of calm and protection to the inner being.

The Jewellery buyer team at Farfallina said, “With the introduction of these exiting product lines of great jewellery designers, our customers loyalty rate has been increased. We also feel that it has contributed to the recent increased interest by the fashion media and also winning fans within the fashion circle”.

Paula Rosellini’s jewellery line has created a bohemian collection of contemporary jewellery which reflects her Mediterranean roots, full of playful contemporary designs, colourful gemstones and Italian sterling silver chains. Her designs reflect a modern/classic style with a twist. Angelo De Soto Semi precious beaded collection rekindles femininity and is strongly influenced by his love of art and nature.

He offers a complete collection of handmade necklaces, earrings & bracelets using the finest citrines, amethysts, agates and opals as well as pearls. Bora Bora pearls has created an exclusive range of necklaces, bracelets and earrings for Farfallina using a wide range of freshwater pearls and semi-precious gemstones. Elefteriu fine Jewellery is a second generation Greek jewelry designer, renown for bringing to the market personal ornaments that are high-style, high-quality and high-value. The collection includes rings, bracelets and necklaces characterized by their intensity, eclecticism & bold shapes and realized in solid sterling silver, 18 karat gold and a rainbow of semi precious stones.

For more information feel free to contact us at http://www.farfallina.net.

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Asha by ADM’s Fine Jewellery Exclusive to AstleyClarke.com

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:01:28 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) October 1, 2008

Online jewellery boutique AstleyClarke.com has just launched a new designer collection Asha by ADM. A fixture in fashionable department stores from Palm Beach to New York, this American contemporary jewellery designer has a fast growing celebrity following and is now being sold exclusively in the UK online at AstleyClarke.com.

Asha is a family nickname (given to her by her Cuban grandparents) and a design jewellery line of Ashley Dodgen-McCormick. This outstanding designer had lived in Paris, Florence and New York, studying at such prestigious institutions like the Sorbonne and Georgetown University. Her cosmopolitan lifestyle and her education in art history and pre-roman architecture are reflected in her artistic jewellery collections with clean strong lines and remarkable colour combinations.

Asha’s designs combine classic elegance with a modern twist, creating exceptional fine jewellery pieces which have been spotted on celebrities and socialites like Paris Hilton, Adriana Lima in a Victoria’s Secret ad campaign and Lauren Davis, to name a few.

Astley Clarke presents Asha by ADM’s unique collection of mother of pearl zodiac pendants wrapped in 18ct gold and silver vermeil hung from a 30 inch gold chain, which are perfect for a special birthday gift. Other pieces available from the Asha collection are all made with the highest quality precious metals and unique gemstones like moonstone, topaz and white onyx.

Other fine jewellery designers featured at Astley Clarke are Yummi Glass, Amelie Bea, Nava Zahavi, Yossi Harari, Como Blonde and Luminesce, to name a few. There is hand-crafted glass jewellery, colourful and delicate beaded pieces, freshwater pearl jewellery, sterling silver pieces and rich gemstones in 24ct gold, all sold exclusively at Astley Clarke.

AstleyClarke.com offers exquisite designer jewellery which is hand-picked by the expert buying team and available exclusively at the online boutique. The jewellery collections range from pearl and beaded jewellery to fine jewellery with rich precious and semi-precious gemstones wrapped in gold and silver, all beautifully packaged and ready for the next day delivery.

Visit Astley Clarke’s online boutique to see the Asha by ADM jewellery collection for yourself.

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Australian Jewellery Collection Look East Lands At Make Me Sexy

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:27:36 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) September 01, 2011

Of all the vast variety of jewellery available, pretty much all stylists and fashion editors agree on one thing – get a staple collection of jewellery basics right first. Most women develop a signature look, whether it’s the bling goddess like Kim Kardashian, the stunning WAG like Cheryl Cole or the crazy bombshell like Katy Perry. All of these look are made simple by a collection of easy-to-wear jewellery that transforms a variety of outfits into “the look” and the hoop earring is most women’s best friend forever.

With it’s wide range of ample sized hoop earrings, the Look East Australia jewellery collection was a natural fit for London based online jeweler, Make Me Sexy. Sleek gold and silver giant hoop earrings contrast against statement acrylic zebra and tiger print hoops to give an edgy, sexy collection that’s effortlessly easy to use.

“Whether next season it’s maxi dresses or skinny fit jeans, choosing a base collection of classic jewellery is your insurance,” explained Misae Richwoods of Make Me Sexy, on why the retailer decided upon the aspect of Look East’s collection it took. “A lot of women are trapped in a constant dilemma choosing between either going out of fashion or going broke keeping up with it! It’s bad wardrobe planning. Just like you need to have a few great pairs of heels and a go-to dress, basing your jewellery collection around hoop earrings is a recipe for style success that guys just go crazy for!”

There are 16 earrings in the Look East Australia collection at Make Me Sexy and the collection is accessibly priced tagged with everything under ?20. With the added reassurance that fashion won’t grow out of hoop earrings, it’s a stylish proposition most women will want to cast their eyes over.

About Make Me Sexy

Make Me Sexy is a London based online retailer of fashion jewellery with a penchant for racy costume jewellery that’s trend led. Make Me Sexy serve customers around the world via it’s online site at http://www.make-me-sexy.co.uk together with partner sites from it’s headquarters in Wimbledon, London and customer service centre in Florida, USA.

Media Contact:

Misae Richwoods

0208 123 9800

press(at)make-me-beautiful(dot)co(dot)uk

http://www.make-me-sexy.co.uk

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Fiorelli Jewellery Season 7 Brings a Winter Sparkle to make-me-beautiful.co.uk

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London, UK (PRWEB) September 28, 2011

Fiorelli, the internationally acclaimed fashion accessories brand from London, launch their latest costume jewellery collection in two weeks on an international fashion destination for women who cannot or do not want to have their ears pierced, clip on earring specialists, Make Me Beautiful.

“Talk in the news of economic woes has sent gold and silver prices to all time highs,” spoke Make Me Beautiful founder, Misae Richwoods. “As a result most people are shying away from buying solid gold jewellery on the expectation that prices for the same item will be much better next year after the European economy is stabilized. That’s meant a search for great quality jewellery that doesn’t have the valuation risk attached; after all, who wants to pay a high price for something that will worth less next year? Fiorelli Jewellery offers a great answer to this dilemma with stylishly designed pieces that look worth far more than they cost, making them great gifts for Xmas or for one’s self.”

Fiorelli Jewellery Costume Collection Season 7 features Fiorelli’s classically inspired design that tips a hat at fine Italian jewellery. Mixing that up with a modern twist and a high quality of manufacturing and it’s little wonder that Fiorelli Jewellery has been going from strength to strength since its launch in 2007. Make Me Beautiful have been strong supporters of the brand, stocking both their earring ranges together with the matching necklaces, bracelets and rings.

Fiorelli Jewellery Season 7 officially launches in the second week of October. The full range will be available to see and purchase on http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk shortly thereafter.

Media Contact:

Misae Richwoods

0208 123 9800

press(at)make-me-beautiful(dot)co(dot)uk

http://www.make-me-beautiful.co.uk

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British Jewellery Retailer Fameo Going Mobile

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London, UK (PRWEB) April 19, 2008

UK based jewellery retailer Fameo announced the launch of the first British mobile jewellery catalogue, a new mobile service available to their growing number of loyal customers and specifically designed to allow anyone with a GPRS or 3G phone to browse Fameo jewellery offers, monitor their order status, research information and get customer service on the go.

“Fameo has always focused on it’s customers needs and made it a priority,” said Louise Davies, Managing Director for Fameo Ltd. “Most mobile phones currently used in the UK are capable of accessing the internet to some degree and with mobile access, we are continuing the tradition of our innovative approach to putting jewellery shoppers first and keeping them connected”. Mobile site feature highlights, include a versatile search function, with access to Fameo jewellery products and SMS alerts for the latest jewellery arrivals, price changes, order status and special promotions.

The mobile internet is still a niche market, but the number of people accessing the internet in the UK using a mobile device is already one-fourth the size of those using PC’s to go online and it’s predicted by analysts to be 4 times bigger than the current PC web. Being at the forefront is crucial at times when competition between online jewellery e-tailers for customers is at an all time high and there is a positive buzz around Fameo for making a jewellery site specifically for the mobile web. Most of the companies who have created mobile websites have put out cut-down versions of their PC sites instead of starting out with a mobile-centric approach and Fameo founders hope that this mobile-first approach will set them apart.

Fameo’s long-term strategy involves building a WAP-based jewellery shopping portal featuring enhanced functionality for customers who want to buy jewellery using the browser on their mobile phone, price comparison for loose diamonds and colour gemstones via SMS text messages and a launch of push-based mobile marketing campaigns called the “Jewellery that fits your phone screen”.

About Fameo Mobile:

An alternate version of Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique has been specially designed for viewing on the GPRS or 3G phone. Updated daily and includes all Fameo jewellery catalogues, as well as some exclusive content, such as access to order tracking facilities and SMS alerts service for the latest jewellery arrivals, price changes, order status and special promotions. For more information on Fameo mobile service visit http://www.fameo.co.uk/mobile.html

About Fameo:

Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique is headquartered in London and offers an exquisite mix of theme and classic fine jewellery with an emphasis on colour gemstones. The website also focuses on unusual, luxurious and innovative boutique collections of jewellery, created by an in-house team of jewellery designers and sold exclusively online. Behind the state of the art Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique website is Fameo Ltd, a private company incorporated in 2004 in the United Kingdom and led by a talented team of jewellery and e-commerce experts. For more information on Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique, visit http://www.fameo.co.uk/ or call + 44(0) 845 259 1358.

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Iced Candy Jewellery Unveils Their Statement Jewellery Collection Inspired by the Caribbean Islands of Barbados, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago

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London, Middlesex (PRWeb UK) April 16, 2009

Diane Calliste, co-founder of the brand states, “Even though we have not set out to follow the current trends in statement/tribal jewellery, our jewellery does fit in with current trends for bold, statement jewellery – but our creative process is about more than fitting in with catwalk trends. We don’t believe that the type of jewellery we design is only viable for ‘a season’. They are timeless pieces which just happen to flit on the trend for statement jewellery.”

With this type of jewellery there is no question that the eye-catching pieces enhance the beauty and appeal of the wearer. “Our jewellery has been designed to empower the wearer – women should not be afraid of drawing attention to themselves if it is warranted and our jewellery will certainly do that. The pieces focus attention on the wearer but don’t overpower her either. The emphasis is on bold, rich colours and the use of prominent stones teamed with big beads in both necklaces and bracelets. The jewellery is about chic accessorising and about complementing the personality and mindset of the wearer at that moment.” says Diane.

The jewellery comes in a myriad of candy coloured hues and ranges from necklaces with eye catching pendants to single flat rectangle and circle shaped flat stoned necklaces made with slate Agate, Angelite, Lemon Jade and Russian Amazonite.????Statement jewellery is not only about the necklace: “We have complemented the main line of necklaces with chic statement bracelets.”

The jewellery is about showing off the unusual stones and materials that will complement the personal style of the wearer. Stones such as Pink Peruvian Opal have been teamed with striped banded Agate coins and bracelets are made from a combination of beautiful deep lilac Amethyst, Rose Quartz, African Turquoise, silver and gold.

Speaking on the tribal theme Diane continues, “We know traditionally that in tribal societies jewellery and the reflection of a woman’s beauty, standing and status has always been important. The shapes and styles of some of our pieces are reminiscent of styles worn by tribal and indigenous African, Brazilian and Native American tribes. Because there is a purpose to the jewellery and the use of semi precious stones and other materials, there is a naturally intrinsic value to the pieces”.

And about the names of the pieces? “Our jewellery company and the names given to each of our jewellery items are inspired by the candy coloured gingerbread style houses that are dotted all over the Caribbean islands. We always thought that each house was like a piece of candy and at the same time our interest was heading into setting up our jewellery label. Semi precious stones come in such a variety of colours and textures similar to candy hence the name of our jewellery brand. “Admittedly the names of our pieces add a bit of whimsy and fun to what we do but there is a serious design and creative method behind our jewellery designs. They are hand made and individually designed and conceptualised. A lot of thought and creativity goes into the collection.”

These magnificent sweetie coloured gems are truly statement pieces that ooze individuality and boast of elegance that will leave a woman feeling and looking stunning.

Iced Candy jewellery is available from http://www.icedcandy.com and http://www.glamour39.com.

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HeBe Jewellery Offers Hazel Blears Rocking the Boat Brooch by Nick Hubbard Jewellery

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:27:10 +0000

Sheffield, Derbyshire (PRWEB) June 7, 2009

HeBe Jewellery today announced the immediate availability of the infamous Rocking the Boat brooch as worn by Hazel Blears, a former cabinet minister under Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Hazel Blears famously wore the piece designed by Nick Hubbard as political statement expressing her anger at Gordon Browns leadership. The jewellery piece features intricate moving parts that rock a little dog and cat in a boat upon a sea of silver waves. Sculptured in sterling silver with the words ‘Rocking the Boat’, the brooch also features 9ct gold and enamel details of the finest quality.

The brooch is part of a range of jewellery from designer Nick Hubbard that is now available to customers across the globe through distinguished online jewellery retailer HeBe Jewellery.

The fashionable, one-of-a-kind jewellery from Nick Hubbard Contemporary Jewellery can be worn by both men and women. His jewellery is figurative and whimsical and many pieces bear small messages of hope and affection. Inspiration is drawn from a passion for comic art, painting, music, literature, film and small treasures of bought and found objects. Every piece in this collection is handmade by Nick Hubbard in sterling silver with an oxidised finish that gives his jewellery an unique appearance. Many designs have moving parts, enamel and 9ct gold details and they are always finished with a small engraving of a ‘Brick and Bean’ logo so you can be sure you have a true Nick Hubbard original. Famous collectors include Sue Townsend, Roddy Doyle, Nicholas Hytner, Frances De La Tour and Jill Murphy. Designs include a magical hare ring, art of cooking brooch, little things mean a lot charm bracelet and monkey business cufflinks.

Because they are 100 percent original and hand-made by Nick Hubbard in his small jewellery workshop, a piece of Nick Hubbard jewellery makes a superb unique gift. Anniversaries, engagements, weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions are the perfect opportunity to gift a unique piece from the Nick Hubbard range.

About HeBe Jewellery:

HeBe Jewellery is one of the UK’s leading online jewellery retailers for engagement rings and silver jewellery and an authorized stockist of Nick Hubbard jewellery collections among many others. Customers can find quality jewellery pieces in gold, platinum, titanium, stainless steel, and a variety of gems for both him and her. HeBe Jewellery’s large stock of silver necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other jewellery means exceptional savings for customers.

To learn more about Nick Hubbard Jewellery or to purchase a Rocking the Boat Brooch and other silver jewellery, visit HeBe Jewellery Online.

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British Designer Jewellery Brand Set to Impact UK?s Premier Jewellery Show

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:27:24 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) July 22, 2011

Designer jewellery brand, Mishca Jewels London has announced that it will be unveiling its newest collections of pendants, bangles, earrings and rings during this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) show.

The upcoming Autumn/Winter 2011 season will see the launch of an exclusive limited edition collection of indulgent designs made from sterling silver and gold vermeil, all beautifully packaged.

The brand?s exquisite new range will comprise alluring and colourful semi-precious gemstone cocktail rings in silver, gold and rose gold vermeil, as well as a luxurious selection of exclusive sterling silver and semi-precious gemstone pendants, earrings and trend-setting bangles.

Mishca founder commented ‘Our presence at IJL last year was a tremendous success, and throughout the year we have put a lot of effort into fulfilling our brand promises with the creation of unique and striking designs for our newest range, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to meet face-to-face with our current retailers as well as attract a significant amount of new business both nationally and internationally with our exciting new collections.’

Despite market concerns of a slow recovery, the brand has reported strong sales, noting a busy Spring/Summer season and this is anticipated to continue into the Autumn/Winter season fuelled by its attractive new range of jewellery.

The brand commented ?IJL is one of the most significant events within the UK and Ireland, which is host to one of the jewellery industry’s largest displays of creativity and innovation and we are honoured to be unveiling our newest collections at this high profile event.?

IJL attendees will be able to visit Mishca Jewels London on stand A49.

For further information, feel free to contact Mishca:

Website: http://www.mishca.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 (0)20 7193 1995

Mishca contemporary designer jewellery is right on target for the independent woman who strives to differ. The brand’s collection of chic, exclusive and classic designs of sterling silver and gold vermeil adorned with a flamboyant use of semi-precious gemstones, and pearls boasts superior craftsmanship that guarantees excellence.

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British Online Jewellery Retailer Fameo Acquires US-Based Online Gemstone Retailer

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:29:29 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) March 17, 2008

Fameo Jewellery Boutique (http://www.fameo.co.uk), a British jewellery online retailer operated by Fameo Ltd, announced the acquisition of Gemsuite.com a business of Advance Group Inc. Gemsuite.com is one of the leading online retailers of high-quality precious stones from Colombia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Thailand. The purchase of Gemsuite.com, a popular internet destination for colour gemstones and a bespoke jewellery service, is the first step of a planned expansion into the U.S online luxury market and a key element of Fameo’s ongoing strategy to offer customised jewellery products.

“Gemsuite.com has over 8 years of experience selling colour gemstones and offering a bespoke jewellery service over the Internet and Fameo will be the first online jewellery retailer to offer thousands of individually graded and photographed gemstones as a customisation option for hundreds of Fameo’s fine jewellery designs,” said Louise Davies, Managing Director of Fameo Ltd in London. “Our online customers are primarily men who take online jewellery purchases very seriously and continuously demand customisation options, including rare gemstone sourcing and jewellery design modifications. Gemsuite.com acquisition and planned intergation of it’s loose gemstone inventory into Fameo’s online jewellery catalogue is an important step in providing Fameo’s customers with the very best online jewellery shopping experience.”

Fameo will continue to operate the Gemsuite.com brand, and Gemsuite.com’s customers will benefit from the expansion of bespoke jewellery services reinforced by Fameo’s in-house jewellery designer team, in-stock award winning jewellery designs and a lot of technological improvements of the Gemsuite.com website. Streamlining the integration of the proprietary e-commerce platform and merging both companies, loose gemstones inventories will enable Fameo Jewellery Boutique further personalization of online shopping experiences by allowing consumers to customise any fine jewellery design with a selection of unique certified precious stones, such as rubies, sapphires, tourmalines and tanzanites.

About Fameo

Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique is headquartered in London and offers an exquisite mix of theme and classic fine jewellery with emphasis on colour gemstones. The website also focuses on unusual, luxurious and innovative boutique collections of jewellery, created by an in-house team of jewellery designers and sold exclusively online. Behind the state of the art Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique website is Fameo Ltd, a private company incorporated in 2004 in the United Kingdom and led by a talented team of jewellery and e-commerce experts. For more information on Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique, visit http://www.fameo.co.uk or call + 44(0) 845 259 1358

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Fameo Launches a New Range of Mueda Aquamarine Fine Jewellery

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:25:41 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) May 29, 2008

Fameo, the British online jewellery store has launched a new fine jewellery line, centred around Mueda aquamarine gemstones. Named after the largest town of the Makonde Plateau in north-east Mozambique, Mueda aquamarine has a unique natural sea-green colour and unlike most aquamarines on the market is not heat treated or irradiated to produce the desired and permanent appearance. Found only in selected pocket of Makonde Plateau, the colour of the gemstone is suggestive of a hint of tropical lagoons. This gemstone is rare and limited exploration makes the Mueda aquamarine jewellery a valuable and desirable collectors piece.

The jewellery designer team at Fameo said, “The introduction of the Mueda line is to complement and expand Fameo’s signature jewellery collection and bring back the 30′s touch of class and a sense of true luxury.” Fameo designers fabricated 50 exceptional designs to celebrate the beauty of the mermaid’s stone where a stylish grandeur manifests itself through emerald cut Mueda aquamarines and marquise diamonds. Each jewellery piece is expertly fashioned from 18K white gold and is now available exclusively online at Fameo Jewellery Boutique.

“The online jewellery market is going though a very exciting time,” explains Louise Davies, Managing Director for Fameo Ltd. “Demand for high end, fine jewellery in the UK is rising and Fameo is working hard to launch more jewellery lines this year featuring coloured gemstones.”

With the recent acquisition of the Gemsuite.com brand, one of the leading online retailers of high-quality gemstones, Fameo has gained access to a large gemstone inventory and also plans to launch an online service of fine jewellery customisation with a selection of unique certified precious stones, such as rubies, sapphires, tourmalines, alexandrites, aquamarines and tanzanites.

About Fameo

Fameo is headquartered in London and offers an exquisite mix of theme and classic fine jewellery, with an emphasis on coloured gemstones. The website also focuses on unusual, luxurious and innovative boutique collections of jewellery, created by an in-house team of jewellery designers and sold exclusively online. Behind the state of the art Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique website is Fameo Ltd, a private company incorporated in 2004 in the United Kingdom and led by a talented team of jewellery and e-commerce experts. For more information on the Fameo Online Jewellery Boutique, visit http://www.fameo.co.uk/ or call + 44(0) 845 259 1358.

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Selini Fine Jewellery Launches Bespoke Jewellery Services in Sydney Australia

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:21:51 +0000

(PRWEB) August 31, 2011

Selini has established a renowned international reputation for the exceptional design and creation of the highest quality fine jewellery. The company has gone from strength to strength over the past decade and is making a bold statement by launching its bespoke jewellery services in Sydney, Australia.

Selini was founded by bespoke jewellery designer and goldsmith Robin Girling who exquisitely blends the use of the very latest technologies with his extensive hands-on expertise to create truly exceptional fine jewellery.

The company is looking forward with great enthusiasm to bringing their unique jewels to Sydney the centre of fine jewellery in Australia.

Each individual item of jewellery produced by Selini, from diamond engagement rings to highly complex diamond necklaces and bracelets, is designed to maximise the unique characteristics of the jewellery. Selini create a unique concept for each jewel and then design the piece in close harmony with their client in Australia, before handcrafting it to perfection in the UK. This process enables the company to offer a truly genuine bespoke design and manufacture service in Australia, from original creation through to completion. The manufacturing process is carried out entirely in their state-of-the-art workshop, then shipped to Australia and delivered by appointment to the customer.

Selini constantly seek out and invest in the very latest in technology in order to maintain their position at the leading edge of fine jewellery design and manufacturing excellence. They boast one of the best equipped workshops in the UK with microscope manufacture workstations, facilities for laser welding, gold and platinum CNC milling and full parametric modelling.

Selini work exclusively with a dedicated team of third-generation diamond cutters based in Antwerp whose experience and expertise includes the crafting of some of the worlds rarest and most sought after diamonds. Selini offer a number of exclusive diamond cuts, including the Korloff and Lucere cuts, to give each jewel that extra assurance of quality and originality that sets it apart from the rest.

It truly is exciting times for Selini.

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Gladstone Jewellery Sponsor Main Bar At IJL 2008

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:21:50 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) August 4, 2008

Taking place between 31st August till 3rd September at Earls Court in London, IJL 2008 is promising to be an event not to be missed for lovers of beautiful and luxury jewellery.

Gladstone have already been tipped to sparkle at the jewellery trade show by several industry insiders, as they showcase their collection of intricate yet lavish jewellery designs, combining fully precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds in rub-over settings linked into a distinctive pattern by a series of delicate white and yellow gold chains.

To celebrate the showcasing of these timeless elegant pieces, Gladstone are set to sponsor the main bar at the show, in the centre of the exhibition hall on ‘The Boulevard’, with the bar now being named ‘The Gladstone Jewellery Bar’. People visiting the bar will be able to enjoy champagne with friends and business contacts in the very heart of the exhibition.

Maria Kunin, Gladstone’s senior designer says “We are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring the ‘Gladstone Jewellery Bar’ at IJL 2008 where we expect to meet and introduce fine jewellery lovers to our collections of luxurious chokers, rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets.”

“Our jewellery uses only fully precious stones which we hand-select ensuring that they are of the finest quality. The designs are inspired by a romantic vision of the lavish splendour of Medieval royalty lifestyle, so that the wearer will truly feel like a ‘Queen’ when wearing a Gladstone piece.”

“The result is a unique and distinct collection of what I believe to be classic and sumptuous designs that are lovingly hand-crafted.”

Visit Gladstone Jewellery at their luxury jewellery showcase located at stand E330 in the fine jewellery section on ‘The Boulevard’.

Alternatively, visit Gladstone Jewellery’s online jewellery store to view the products and learn more about the Gladstone brand and their luxury jewellery collection.

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Designer Jewellery Store Farfallina.net Introduces New Contemporary Jewellery Product Range

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(PRWEB) October 27, 2009

Farfallina.net, the UK’s luxury Designer jewellery & Costume jewellery online store, has launched a new exclusive collection of contemporary jewellery for women from UK Jewellery designer Amor Fati.

This new and exciting line offers a combination of modern-classic, bold jewelleryfor women that incorporate a unique mixture of beaded, gemstones, precious and semi precious stones.

The Jewellery buyer team at Farfallina said: “We are always aim to develop our jewellery collections so that our customers have access to truly beautiful designer jewellery that they cannot find elsewhere. We are committed to sourcing and nurturing exceptional design talent. Amor Fati is an exiting new line full of inspirational designs for women of all types, using a wide range of materials, that will add glamour even to the simplest outfit.”

Amor Fati, which means “Love your fate”, is a UK designer brand that borrowed its name from Nietzsche. This new contemporary jewellery women’s line has created a bold collection which reflects the urban roots of the designers. Amor Fati designs reflect a modern/classic style with a twist but also rekindles femininity. For women, choosing the right set of jewellery can bring a lot more than just beauty; but a healing power of calm and protection to the inner being.

The jewellery line offers a complete collection of designer necklaces, earrings and bracelets using a wide range of semi precious stones, bold chains and leather.

For more information feel free to contact us at http://www.farfallina.net.

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Top Jewellery Recruitment Expert, Jewellery Stylist Unveils New Website to Help Creative People Find Jewellery Jobs Across the UK

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London, UK (PRWEB) October 9, 2008

Jewellery recruitment agency Jewellery Stylist has this week launched its new website to help both recruiters and candidates in the jewellery and watch industry.

Jewellery Stylists sources the best candidates for prestigious jewellery jobs in London and across the UK. The brand new website will make finding the perfect jewellery job or the right candidate for a vacancy quick and easy.

Created by award-winning web design agency, Cyber-Duck, the new website offers recruiters and candidates high-quality usability through its clean-cut design and simple navigation system, allowing users to find the jewellery job information they need quickly.

The new site makes it simple for candidates to access a comprehensive list of the top jewellery vacancies across the UK fast. Candidates can even apply for jewellery jobs online with their CV.

Full job descriptions, salary details, location and incentives are listed.

Jewellery Stylist is also highly sensitive towards data protection, ensuring that both recruiter and candidate details are never given out online. Candidates can rest assured that they will always be consulted before they are introduced to recruiters and Jewellery Stylist guarantees that using their jewellery vacancies service will never compromise a current job.

The new website is designed to dramatically speed up the recruitment process as well as provide recruiters with the highest quality candidates that will excel in their new career and gain real job satisfaction. Recruiters are also carefully selected so candidates are only ever put forward for positions with professional and respectable employers. Likewise recruiters are only ever introduced to candidates who are qualified and match the job description.

For more information on Jewellery Stylist or to view latest jewellery jobs and find out how to become a listed recruiter, visit http://www.jewellerystylist.com.

Press Contact:

For all press enquiries please contact:

Jewellery Stylist

Level 33

25 Canada Square,

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5LQ

0845 838 8863

marketing @ jewellerystylist.com

About Jewellery Stylist:

Jewellery Stylist specialises in providing effective recruitment for luxury jewellery and watch retailers within the UK. Jewellery Stylist’s jewellery recruitment consultants have retail management experience within this specialist industry giving them the skills required to match candidates to excellent luxury jewellery and watch jobs. Jewellery Stylist’s mission is simple; to work to place people into permanent jewellery jobs, in which they excel.

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Olympic Champion Opens Winning Trade Counter

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(PRWEB UK) 28 July 2011

Olympic double gold medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes officially opened the NEW Cookson trade counter in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter on Friday 24th June 2011 at a special launch event that drew large numbers of visitors including leading goldsmiths, silversmiths, and jewellery designers. All of whom regard Cookson Precious Metals as the company that stock ?Everything for the Jewellery maker? and it?s now all under the single roof of the largest jewellery making supplies counter in the UK.

Here customers are welcomed to come and get hands on with thousands of products available to touch and feel before they purchase – it?s all part of making sure they get the right thing for the job when they need it.

All 11,000 plus Cookson products can also be ordered for collection online or by phone using the ?click and collect? or ?call and collect? facilities. In addition the trade counter has a dedicated scrap purchasing counter, a secure environment where customers can obtain the best prices for their scrap Gold and Silver jewellery.

After cutting the ribbon to open the counter, Dame Kelly ?had a go? at making a piece of jewellery as part of the World Skills 2011 Initiative, which aims to encourage one million people to ?have a go? at a new skill.

Julie Rogers, Birmingham trade counter manager, says, ?It was great to have Dame Kelly fire the starting gun on the new counter, we?re all so very excited to be able to offer the trade what are probably the best facilities and services in the Industry. Including a dedicated SCRAP REFINING COUNTER that will provide our customers with the option of having their scrap recycled into ECOGOLD a fully traceable and audited process that enables them to be a part of our strategy on providing ethical alternatives to the UK consumer.?

The new counter is located at 59-83 Victoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3NZ, just a few yards from its previous location and within 200 yards of the Chamberlain Clock at the heart of Birmingham?s historic Jewellery Quarter.

To click & collect visit Cooksongold.com

To call & collect ring 0845 100 1122.

Or just pop in for a chat.

Notes to editors:

Cookson Precious Metals division is a leading supplier of fabricated precious metals (primarily gold, silver and platinum) and jewellery making products to the jewellery industry in the US, UK, France and Spain. Products include alloy materials, semi-finished jewellery components and finished jewellery.

Cookson are also stockists of the industry?s biggest brands such as Swarovski, Beadalon, Dremel, PMC, Art Clay and Fimo, as well as Reflections Silver, their very own enhanced tarnish resistant alloy, a harder, whiter and superior alternative to sterling silver.

With almost 20 years experience in the industry, Cookson despatch thousands of parcels every week for next day delivery to designer jewellers, retailers, independent craftsmen, goldsmiths and silversmiths, jewellery students, artisans and craft enthusiasts all over the world.

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Fameo wins UK Bridal Collection of the Year award

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:21:47 +0000

London (PRWEB) July 24, 2008

British jeweller Fameo, one of the finalists in the UK Jewellery Awards 2008 competition won the Bridal Jewellery of the Year award, with their two bridal jewellery collections – a unique series of fine jewellery pieces, which includes an ensemble of special heirloom quality bracelets, earrings, necklaces and pendants.

The UK Jewellery Awards event took place at the Grovenor House Hotel, Park Lane on Thursday 17th July 2008. A spectacular ceremony hosted by Mica Paris, soul singer and TV presenter, attended by British celebrities and the cream of the international jewellery world. The catwalk event that took place showcased stunning pieces of jewellery, which made a huge impact on the fashion runway and the awards were presented to each winner of the jewellery categories. Retail Jeweller editor Sarah Carpin said: “It was a tremendous evening where we awarded and applauded the very best in our industry”.

Fameo’s award winning bridal jewellery collections include Imperial Wedding – a mix of cascading peach-colour morganite gemstones accented by princess-cut diamonds and the Tsarina – pearl jewellery range.

“Any bride would really be proud to wear this jewellery on her wedding day. There is a real sense of romance about these pieces” enthused one judge. Selected pieces from the Imperial Wedding collection was picked for the event’s catwalk show.

Louise Davies, designer and director of Fameo comments: “Achieving the perfect look for the most important day of your life is paramount and the Imperial Wedding jewellery collection with it’s cascading movement, unique colour, timeless vibrance and stunning pink sparkles – does it.”

Fameo will be expanding it’s bridal jewellery collection and dedicating a section at it’s online jewellery boutique purely for the wedding market, showcasing the Imperial Wedding and Tsarina collection initially, with new collections added throughout the year. “While current economic downturn and threats of recession does affect sales, it’s a perfect opportunity to re-think our long term strategy and invest into the expansion of the online business” said Louise Davies, director of Fameo Ltd.

About Fameo

Fameo Ltd is headquartered in London, UK and offers an exquisite mix of theme and classic fine jewellery with an emphasis on colour gemstones. Fameo’s award winning online jewellery boutique focuses on unusual, luxurious and innovative couture jewellery collections created by an in-house team of jewellery designers and sold exclusively online. For more information, visit http://www.fameo.co.uk/ or call + 44(0) 845 259 1358.

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Online Jewellery Store Opens its Doors to UK Jewellery Franchisees

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London (PRWEB) August 26, 2006

http://www.XfactorJewellery.com are soon to open their online jewellery store be one of the UK?s largest specialist bespoke jewellery suppliers online. Partnered with one of Hatton?s Gardens most exclusive jewellery manufacturers, http://www.XfactorJewellery.com brings together an unsurpassed range of quality jewelry products at exceptional value. Customers will find an extensive collection of diamond, gold and silver jewellery, as well as the most popular watch brands. Bespoke wedding rings, engagement rings, eternity rings and diamond rings are also our specialty using the finest quality diamond materials.

http://www.XfactorJewellery.com sells a variety of quality designer jewellery and distinctive designs of diamond jewellery, costume jewellery, silver jewellery and man jewelry. Quality Jewellery products can transform your whole outfit into a classic and elegant one suitable for any occasion.

http://www.XfactorJewellery.com stocks a wide range of fashion jewellery (costume jewellery) and silver jewellery, to suit your own personal style and needs. Each piece of jewellery comes with a gift box, making it an ideal gift for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversary, Valentines Day, Mothers Day and Christmas.

Enter our http://www.XfactorJewellery.com store now to find your dream jewellery at real bargain prices! Xfactor also presents a unique franchise opportunity for UK entrepreneurs.

Dan Yorke, the Managing Director of Xfactor, who founded Xfactor Dating in 2003 said: ?This is a fantastic opportunity in a country where there are thousands of wedding fairs taking place all year round, presenting more opportunities for licensees. The jewellery industry is a growing market valued at over ?500 million.”

?We are targeting motivated and committed UK licensees who would like to become their own boss with the support of a successful franchise operation”.

The recent launch of http://www.XfactorJewellery.com will be matched by Xfactor?s ongoing growth in the UK. Already with over 20 franchisees, the company is committed to maintaining the quality of its service to its franchisees and customers. Through its unique jewellery franchise model Xfactor is expanding fast throughout the UK.

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Gladstone Jewellery Launches Online Luxury Diamond Jewellery Shop

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London, UK (PRWEB) March 18, 2008

Gladstone Jewellery, based in South Kensington, London, one of the fashion capitals of the world, was created with the sole ambition of producing extremely luxurious diamond jewellery to make ladies truly feel like they are a queen.

The stunning jewellery collections are inspired by the beauty, convenience, romance and splendour of how Medieval royalty and aristocracy lived, bringing it to this modern age so ladies can comfortably enjoy the lavish extravagance of these times.

Only precious stones of the highest quality and best cut (diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds) are used in Gladstone’s unique combinations of chains and stones, which are patented in the UK and the EU.

An innovative feature on the online jewellery shop is the ability to customize these exclusive yellow gold and white gold jewellery collections. This means that the buyer can select the precious stones (such as diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds) and the pattern of these stones in the design of their choker, bracelet, ring, earring or pendants and brooches.

Thus, when buying Gladstone Jewellery, customers will have a truly unique and exclusive design as well as knowing that they are wearing a brand renowned for its luxuriousness, beauty, superior stone quality and ideals.

Maria Kunin, Senior Designer at Gladstone comments “Gladstone Jewellery is dedicated to being recognised as a purveyor of only the finest jewellery products. This new website will enable Gladstone to take the brand global ensuring that jewellery lovers worldwide can enjoy the superior quality materials and craftsmanship that have become synonymous with the name Gladstone Jewellery”.

The new secure online jewellery shop is now open for use. Please visit http://www.gladstonejewellery.com to shop safely online for luxury jewellery and to find out more.

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Gladstone Luxury Jewellery Set to Sparkle at International Jewellery London 2008

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London, UK (PRWEB) June 11, 2008

IJL is the UK’s only dedicated trade jewellery event, featuring the most talented and innovative British jewellery designers. The stunning and luxury jewellery collections are hand selected to create a truly inspiring showcase of contemporary and classic jewellery.

Taking place from 31st August till 3rd September at Earls Court in London, IJL’s show promises to be an event not to miss for genuine jewellery lovers. Gladstone Jewellery have confirmed that they will be exhibiting their collections of luxury jewellery at the show for the very first time.

The glamorous collections of rings, chokers, brooches, necklaces and bracelets are inspired by the lavish extravagance and splendour that medieval royalty lived in, but are designed for the modern woman to enjoy the fine jewellery in comfort.

Thanks to the unique, patented and eye-catching designs along with the level of craftsmanship and superior quality of their precious stones (diamonds, sapphires rubies and emeralds), Gladstone have been tipped by several fashion industry insiders to shine at the show and to become one of the leading luxury jewellery brands throughout the next few years.

Maria Kunin, Gladstone’s Senior Designer comments: “Gladstone Jewellery are delighted to be exhibiting our jewellery collections at IJL 2008, and hope that the added exposure that being featured prominently in ‘The Boulevard’ section of the fine jewellery showcase will bring Gladstone as a brand to the forefront of the fashion and jewellery industries. Gladstone Jewellery is also proud to be sponsoring the main bar at IJL 2008″.

Passionate about beautifully crafted fine jewellery? Gladstone would love to meet you at the show. Gladstone Jewellery can be found at stand E330 in ‘The Boulevard’ (central gallery) of the ‘Fine Jewellery’ section.

Or alternatively, visit Gladstone’s brand new website and online luxury jewellery store

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Diamond Rocks unveils new kid?s jewellery collection

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Hatton Garden, London (PRWEB UK) 14 September 2011

Diamond Rocks, a company which offers a variety of high-quality diamond jewellery products, is introducing a new kids’s jewellery collection on their web site. The kid’s jewellery category will feature a variety of different options in jewellery. When parents shop for jewellery for themselves, they may now browse the selection of kid’s jewellery available on the Diamond Rocks site. The jewellery in the kid’s jewellery category is fit to be used by children.

While diamond rocks normally has a variety of luxurious jewellery choices for adults, children’s jewellery has not been as well represented in the past. Now, however, the jewellery in the kid’s jewellery category is designed to appeal visually to children. The kid’s jewellery category has kid friendly designs and the jewellery is not as delicate as adult jewellery. The jewellery in the kid’s collection is high quality and sturdy enough that children are able to care for it. The selection has a variety of different bracelets, necklaces, and pendants in sizes suitable for children. The selection will vary, but there will always be some options in jewellery that are suitable for children’s use.

About Diamond Rocks

Headquartered in UK Hatton Garden in London, Diamond Rocks is a company that delivers high quality diamond jewellery to customers in the UK. Backed by an international consortium which was founded in 1985, Diamond Rock has offices in some of the top cities in the world. They have buying headquarters in Dubai, New York, Tel Aviv, Mumbai, and Antwerp.

Diamond Rocks offers a wide variety of modern diamond jewellery, designer jewellery, loose diamonds, diamond engagement rings, and antique jewellery. At any one time there are over 1,500 jewellery items stocked. Diamond rocks also designs jewellery with a free design service and has it manufactured in their own facility.

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