Monthly Archives: April 2011

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Ligne Roset Sponsors the First-Ever Wanted Design NYC Event

Ligne Roset is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Wanted Design NYC, a fresh and exciting addition to Design Week, held in New York City. This creative platform for international designers, architects, and manufacturers to discuss and share exciting, inspiring and innovative ideas will take place from May 13 through May 16.

Ligne Roset will be honored by the presence of Philippe Nigro, who will present some of his pieces introduced earlier this year at IMM and Maison et Objet.

Creations designed by Philippe Nigro include Inseparables and T.U., and some of the new pieces making their debut Stateside will be Passio, Cuts and Stripes. Inseparable is a multifunctional piece which can act as a sofa end table, seat or simply a foot rest. The table can be slotted into the footstool or kept separately. The T.U. table also demonstrates a versatile quality as it has reversible top panels which can be flipped to show different materials and colors or can be altered in terms of width and height to suit the room or occasion. The sofa Passio is the introduction to our new outdoor collection. Its inventive design was conceived for indoor living, but the choice of materials allows it to be enjoyed outdoors. Nigro’s signature themes of intersections and interlocking elements are apparent in the arms and back. His passion for repetition and variation continues with the bookcase Cuts and with the pendant lamp Stripes.

In conjunction with Wanted Design, Ligne Roset’s Soho showroom will decorate its window with Ploum, one of the most exciting pieces to come out of IMM Cologne 2011. Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, this will mark the first time Ploum will be seen in North America.

Inga Sempé,

Ligne Roset is also proud to congratulate designer Inga Sempé, who was recently recognized at the 9 th Annual Elle Decoration International Design Awards (EDIDA). She won the Seating Category with her Ruché sofa and was also named Designer of the Year. This innovative sofa gets its name from the technique of gathering or pleating material and has a solid wood structure.

Ligne Roset

Ligne Roset is an international contemporary furnishings company with a high-end, design-forward line of upholstery, cabinetry, lighting, accessories and textiles geared toward the modern lifestyle. Recent introductions include artful collaborations with world’s most dynamic designers such as Inga Sempé, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and Philippe Nigro, as well as pieces by established talents such as Didier Gomez and Pascal Mourgue. For Wanted Design, Ligne Roset is excited to highlight pieces by renowned young designer Philippe Nigro.

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Debenhams Reveals The Best And Worst Wedding Dresses

Debenhams has revealed which dressed have been voted the best and worst wedding dress by British Women.

British women favour the celebrity wedding dresses of yesteryear over the choices by more contemporary icons, according to Debenhams wedding list customers.

Jackie Onassis’ Anne Lowe wedding dress was top of the frocks while Pamela Anderson’s wedding outfit – a white bikini and sailor’s hat – was voted the worst.

Ed Watson, spokesperson for Debenhams said: “When it comes to British taste, it’s a case of something old over something new – half of the top 10 best dresses were worn over six decades ago.

“Clearly the more recent styles like Jordan’s pink meringue and Jodie Marsh’s red dresspush the boundaries too far – further demonstrating the British love affair with tradition.”

Bianca Jagger’s Yves Saint Laurent white tuxedo (worn with nothing underneath) came in third on the best dress list behind Grace Kelly’s lace Helen Rose dress.

On the other end of the scale, Celine Dion and Jordan’s meringue dresses were voted second and third worst frocks of all time.

It was a game of two halves for Victoria Beckham’s Vera Wang dress which found its way onto both the best and worst lists.

Ed Watson continued: “It is broadly assumed that wearing the colour white was intended to symbolise virginity – but in actual fact, blue was the colour originally connected to purity. The colour became associated with sexual innocence only after wearing white become ‘en vogue’ after Queen Victoria wore it at her wedding in 1840.”
Philippa of England (Queen of Denmark, Sweden and Norway from 1406 to 1430) was actually the first documented princess in history to wear a white wedding gown during a royal wedding ceremony.

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Topman Launches The Swimwear Project

Topman has launched The Swimwear Project, which is another in a series of projects whereby Topman invite selected designers to recreate a particular staple from a Man’s wardrobe. For this project, Bernhard Willhelm, Jonathan Saunders, Cassette Playa, Gary Card and Todd Selby have all been asked to design their perfect pair of swim shorts.

Gordon Richardson, design director for Topman, said: “The Swim Project is where Topman turns up the print volume. Designers well known for their visual stance have produced a diverse range of graphics and illustrations ranging from photo real images through to faded florals to hand drawn sketches in a collection that goes from poolside to beach in great style.”

Having graduated from the prestigious Royal Academy of Antwerp, German born Bernhard Willhelm is now a regular on the catwalks of Paris Fashion Week. His often avant-garde designs have always caught the eye and this is perfectly demonstrated in his swim design- a short speedo style trunk complete with trompe l’oeil zip and available in a royal blue and red colourway.

Scottish born Jonathan Saunders has now created a cult following both sides of the Atlantic for his technical one of a kind prints. His design is a ¾ lengthy short in turquoise blue with rose, pink and ecru floral prints.

London based designer Cassette Playa has grown a reputation as a designer of street and urbanwear following her collaborations with Nike, Swatch and M.IA. Having previously shown as part of the Topman sponsored MAN event, she was the perfect choice for this project. Her short is knee length with one leg block coloured in pink and the other leg featuring a photographic print of a shark.

Gary Card is a sought after set designer who has worked with the likes of Vogue, Lady Gaga and Stella McCartney in the past. His playful design features prints of his favourite toys and a purple waistband. Card will also be designing the window scheme for this project.

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Boots Treat Street has announced it has been short listed for the AFU Awards Best New Entrant Award

Boot Treat Street is a relative newcomer to the industry, so this nomination is good recognition for it early on, especially within such a respected affiliate community. Winning the award could see Boots Treat Street gaining a lot of new interest, but just being nominated is still good recognition for the company.

Affiliates4U.com is a website for around 50,000 affiliate marketing professionals who stay updated and discuss the latest news and trends within Performance Marketing. It is a large community for UK based affiliates.

Sharon Dawson, customer experience & marketing manager for Boots Treat Street commented: “Being nominated for this award is a great achievement for Boots Treat Street. The Affiliates4U.com community is well respected within the UK, so for Treat Street to be acknowledged is a great sign of our progress into the market. We believe that Treat Street offers great value for new and existing customers, who wish to treat themselves following a purchase online through our website.

“We plan on expanding dramatically in 2011, and increasing our presence within affiliate communities, so are looking forward to seeing the results of the awards.”

The Best New Entrant award is aimed at anyone who has entered or re-entered the Performance Marketing sector within the last year and who have really made an impression with their activity. The award is sponsored by Carrentals.co.uk and other nominees include Affilinet for Matalan, Affiliate Window for Best Buy, myThings with Commission Junction and The metamorphosis of Artemis8 into Found. The winners will be announced on 17th May 2011.

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Debenhams Launches Beauty Club iPhone App

Debenhams has expanded its mobile offerings with the launch of the Beauty Club iPhone app following high demand from customers.

The free-to-download, fully transactional app, complete with expert advice, incentives and tips, follows on from the success of the Debenhams iPhone app, which has seen over 400,000 downloads and sales of over £1 million since its launch.

A first for the UK high street and beauty brands alike, the Debenhams Beauty Club app allows reward card members to shop for perfume, make up, skincare and bath and body products on the app, with free UK delivery automatically applied to every order.

Simon Forster, online trading director for Debenhams said: “From long-lasting lipsticks to summer fragrances to face creams, our shoppers can now get their much-loved beauty products at just one finger touch. The app is about allowing to customers to shop with Debenhams whenever they want and from wherever they are.”

The app also works as a pocket personal beauty consultant with a Skincare Consultation section offering tailored beauty advice and a Fragrance Finder to help select the right perfume according to the user’s personality and lifestyle.

The latest beauty videos from Debenhams TV can also be viewed including make up tips with the option to purchase the products demonstrated straight from the video.

There is also the ‘Paint your Nails’ option which allows the user to choose their skin colour and virtually try nail colours from the vast Debenhams range to find the perfect shade.

The popular and innovative ‘Barcode Scanner’ enables shoppers to receive instant customer reviews on products before they make a purchase either in store or via the app.

Members can also use the app as a virtual Beauty Club card, keeping tabs on their points and redeeming through the app. They will also be at the forefront of beauty news such as the release of the next cult limited edition product; be it Chanel’s new nail polish or the next revolutionary body sculpting creams from Mama Mio.

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PetsCorner.co.uk Celebrating Their Continued Commitment to Sustainable Business Operations

PetsCorner.co.uk, the UK’s leading provider of pet products, dog toys, pet food and many more is pleased to be celebrating its continued commitment to green, sustainable and carbon neutral business operations. The company has been one of the first to take up an eco-friendly business model and has taken numerous steps to ensure they have a low carbon impact. In the last few years they have switched to renewable energy and low energy lighting solutions. The company is pleased to announce that in 2010 they managed to recycle 75% of their waste materials and introduced an Eco-bag to encourage their customers to do the same.

Going green has become a buzz word for many companies in the last 5 years due to increased pressure from governments, scientists and consumers. Yet surprisingly businesses have been incredibly slow to act on this increased pressure; despite the large savings that can be potentially made.

The combined energy bill for small businesses in the UK was over 3.5 billion pounds in 2010 and this figure is expected to rise rather than fall in 2011. 40% of businesses have not investigated better deals from energy suppliers despite potential cost benefits.

Taking energy alone it is estimated that the average small business could save over£7000 per year if they improved their energy efficiency. Offices can cut their annual energy bills by 20% just by turning off lights and computer screens during non-work hours. Poor maintenance of boilers and heating systems costs businesses an extra 30% a year on their energy bills.

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Woolworths Launches New Party and Fancy Dress Zone

Woolworths is delighted to announce the launch of a new and improved party and fancy dress zone at Woolworths.co.uk. This new zone features a host of new products together with improved navigation, which will make products even easier for customers to find.

Rolled out in time for the Royal wedding, this new section features a wide range of fancy dress costumes, with over 2000 different items to choose from. Customers can choose from either adult or children’s costume and browse products by gender, character and size, which makes finding their desired costume quick and easy. The Liverpool-based retailer is also selling costumes for babies and even some for dogs.

This new range of costumers includes a wide range of popular characters and themes, including Ben 10, Disney Princesses, Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Toy Story, together with old favourites such as Cowboys and Indians. The adult range of costumes features decade- themed outfits, together with TV and film themes such as Baywatch, Disney, Grease, Scooby Doo, Thunderbirds and popular horror movie characters such as the Billy puppet from the Saw movies.

In addition to fancy dress costumes, the site also offers party ideas specifically aimed at boys, girls and adults to make it easier to plan a suitable party for whoever the guests may be. Each page lists all the themes, accessories and fancy dress costumes that may be appropriate depending on the age group and the gender of the guests.

Woolworths also offers a range of party decorations, balloons, ribbons, helium balloons, party invitations, tableware, party bags and boxes, games, prizes, confetti, party poppers, piñatas and even Chinese sky lanterns.

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Molton Brown Launches New Body Gel And Body Spray

Molton Brown has announced the launch of two new products to its bath, body and fragrance collection. The two products, Vitalising vitamin AB+C body hydrating gel and Vitalising vitamin AB+C eau fraîche are a welcome addition to the brands original AB+C bath foam and shower gel.

Vitalising vitamin AB+C is a highly successful bath and shower product for Molton Brown. To further capitalise on its much loved fragrance and engage the existing dedicated AB+C ambassadors, Molton Brown has chosen to complete the product family, which is anticipated to become a unisex favourite.

Molton Brown has chosen to add two new energising products to the much loved vitalising vitamin AB+C bath and shower gel, just in time for summer; a light body hydrating gel and a refreshing body fragrance.

The addition of the Vitalising vitamin AB+C body hydrating gel is rich in vitamin C, known to help combat the skin-damaging effects of airborne pollutants. It contains anti-oxidant vitamin A, B and C, sunflower seed oil, orange extract and flower water, and is an alternative to body lotion as it helps to instantly lock in moisture, providing long-lasting hydration to the skin. With its non-greasy texture, the gel absorbs into the skin without leaving a creamy feeling behind. White jojoba beads explode on contact to help lock in moisture.

The cooling hydrating gel format provides a key point of difference amongst Molton Brown’s traditional lotions and creams and is more accessible to male customers. Most excitingly, the product has also been been clinically prove to provide instant and long lasting moisturisation.

The Vitalising vitamin AB+C eau fraîche body spray is a spritz of zesty Mediterranean citrus and green fruits fusion.

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Debenhams Reveals Sales Of Nude Underwear Has Soared

Debenhams, the department store, has revealed that women are choosing flesh-coloured lingerie over extravagant sets when it comes to updating their lingerie wardrobe this spring with sales of nude shape wear up 99% in the past four weeks according to Debenhams research.

Debenhams has seen a consistent rise in sales of flesh coloured lingerie available to match any skin tone, from fair to dark, since the onset of spring.

Detailed, patterned lingerie is being saved for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day and Christmas, as women are opting to buy nude everyday sets which can be worn under black, white or bright colours invisibly.

The sales signal the end of mismatched underwear, traditionally worn to coordinate with clothes.

Debenhams head of lingerie buying and design, Sharon Webb said: “It’s no surprise that British women are opting to go nude – it makes perfect sense at a time when we are all watching our pennies.

“We stock a huge choice of natural colours, from cream and beige, through to taupe, tan and chocolate. These aren’t just plain t-shirt bras, but include detail such as jacquard, lace, memory foam moulds and a wide range of control wear in natural shades.

“We are seeing some customers buy two, three or four new bras at a time, in varying shades of neutral rather than the traditional black or white everyday choices.”

In a survey of 1000 shoppers, 66% of women said they would opt for flesh coloured lingerie when shopping. This is reflected in a 72% sales increase across all nude styles compared to this time last year – prompting Debenhams to re-look at stock levels to cope with the demand.

When questioned why they choose to go nude, over 65% of women stated that they prefer the simplicity and ease to wear over traditional black or white, or lavish lace bra and knickers sets.

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Topman Announce Exclusive Sunglass For Rock You Shades Day

Topman is proud to announce it is producing four exclusive designs of sunglasses to help raise much needed funds and increase awareness for the Teenage Caner Trust and the charity’s Rock Your Shades day on Friday 6th May.

Simon Davies, CEO at Teenage Cancer Trust said: “At Teenage Cancer Trust we are thrilled to be working with Topman to raise awareness and vital funds for young people with cancer. Topman have come on board as supporters for the next three years, the difference they can make will be huge.”

Each style has been designed with the input of young cancer patients who were treated in a Teenage Cancer Trust unit and feature doodles, the former patients initials and drawings of objects that hold a special personal meaning to each individual involved in the design process.

The four sunglasses are divided into two different styles. One, a 50’s retro style wayfarer shape available in black with an all over white graphic and white with a vivid multi-coloured all over graphic. The other, a 70’s style clubmaster shape available with the same graphic design either in white with an all over print or in grey with an internal print only.

Every day six young people in the UK are told they have cancer. Usually placed on a children’s ward or with elderly patients, young people often feel extremely isolated when facing a cancer diagnosis, never meeting another young person going through the same thing. Teenage Cancer Trust believes teenagers shouldn’t stop being teenagers because they have cancer, so it funds and builds specialist units in NHS hospitals that allow young people to be treated together with others their own age, in an environment suited to their needs.

Teenage Cancer Trust units aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Its home-from-home atmosphere helps create a sense of normality. The state-of-the-art units are bright and vibrant and will often include things like pool tables, jukeboxes, games consoles, computers and webcams, ensuring they can keep in touch with family friends outside hospital.

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Molton Brown Launches Pettigree Dew Limited Edition Hand Duo

Molton Brown is pleased to announce the launch of a limited edition hand wash and hand lotion. New for spring 2011, Molton Brown’s limited edition pettigree dew hand duo has been inspired by the walled secret gardens of London, offering the ultimate escapism through its fragrance.

The latest addition to Molton Brown’s collection, pettigree dew hand wash and hand lotion contains calming and nourishing qualities designed to rescue dry and overworked hands.

This very British floral fragrance is infused with lentisque oil to give a burst of freshness, and English pettigree, a rich anti-oxidant, to provide a tranquil dew-scented aroma.

Through the combination of rosemary extract and the protecting properties of English pettigree – flavanoids, minerals and saponosides – these unique hand-care products contain skin-calming properties to cleanse and protect hands that have been exposed to vigorous elements, whilst leaving woody and leafy scent on the skin.

While competitors have gone for traditional garden/floral concepts, this herbaceous scent blends English pettigree, rosemary and aromatic lentisque twigs, providing a burst of freshness.

Inspired by historic secret walled gardens of London, the lead English ingredients of pettigree – also known as butcher’s broom – and rosemary reinforce Molton Brown’s British heritage. In addition the campaign will coincide with the Chelsea Flower show (25th – 29th May).

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Mums and dads able to spoil kids with great days out thanks to latest deals from money-saving specialist

Online voucher codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk has announced the introduction of new deals available online to help parents enjoy taking their kids out for fun days at top theme parks and attractions this spring. The website, which is home to deals redeemable at over 800 retailers, has introduced new deals for Chester Zoo, Blackpool Zoo and Chessington World of Adventures to help people save.

Fun days at the zoo can be had on a budget through DiscountVouchers.co.uk right now, with money off deals for Chester Zoo. Kids can have fun and learn a thing or two about nature thanks to the new deals offering 5% off entry prices booked on the web, a saving of 20% at the zoo’s shops and cafes and even a deal to adopt an animal for just £50 when on a day out for 2.

Rollercoasters, water rides and more can be enjoyed on a budget too this spring thanks to the latest choice of new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals. By logging onto the website parents can get their hands on deals for Chessington World of Adventures such as 25% off entry prices booked online and also 40% off group tickets.

Another of the country’s top zoos is available with savings through the latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers. Parents can treat the kids to a day out on the coast and a visit to Blackpool Zoo through deals including 10% off entries booked online and also unlimited admission for new zoo members throughout the rest of 2011.

Simon Terry, spokesperson for DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Helping people save money at top brands and retailers is what we exist for, and right now we’re able to help mums and dads find great value for treating the kids this spring. Money off at leading attractions like Blackpool and Chester Zoos as well as Chessington World of Adventures are a real bonus to parents right now.”

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Join the Royal Wedding Fun and Save at DiscountVouchers.co.uk

The online voucher code experts are offering customers savings as much as 50% on getaways, party favours and other fun things

UK residents are expected to drop as much as £480m* on celebrating the Royal Wedding this week, but you don’t have empty your wallet to share the fun. Discountvouchers.co.uk has dozens of special deals at its online site to celebrate the magic event, all of which are available to customers who visit their website at www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

Enjoy huge savings on hotel rooms, weekend holiday packages, meals on the town or accessories to make your Royal Wedding party a raging success from DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Here are just a few of the exclusive deals on offer –

• Argos – Save up to half price on BBQs
o Every one of Argos’ popular BBQs is going for 50% off, beginning at just £29.99.

• Virgin Wines – £40 off all wines and enjoy Free Delivery
o Stock up on the wine because every bottle is £40 off with the special deal right now from DiscountVouchers.co.uk.

• Ocado – EXCLUSIVE – Take 20% off your purchase of £60 or more
o There’s no better place to pick up UK-themed party items than Ocado, especially when you can knock 20% off your first order of £60 or more.

• Lowcostholidays.com –inclusive bookings now £40 off
o With a long bank holiday weekend in store, the time is ripe for an inclusive getaway with Lowcostholidays.com.

• Lastminute.com – save up to 20% off Hilton hotel rooms
o You can save as much as 20% off your room at any Hilton hotel when you book it through lastminute.com.

• Tesco.com – Receive £10 off First Wine & Champagne Orders over £50
o Your first order of wine or champagne just got cheaper thanks to the exclusive deal from DiscountVouchers.co.uk and Tesco.com.

• B&Q – Save £20 on the popular Skye Party Gazebo
o The Skye Party Gazebo from B&Q is now just £79, giving you the chance to throw a garden party with style.

• Ask – 2 courses & glass of Bellini Prosecco for £12.95
o Ask is helping you celebrate the Royal Wedding with a special offer featuring two courses and a glass of quality wine.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk is a leader in online voucher code savings, offering its customers great deals from UK brands like Lastminute.com, Travelodge, Tesco, Boden, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and more.

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Woolworths.co.uk is searching for the best home-made William and Kate dolls in a bid to find Britain’s Craftiest Kids

Following on from the launch of a new Arts and Crafts section and collaboration with leading crafts personality and expert Stephanie Weightman, the online family superstore, Woolworths.co.uk is inspiring family fun and searching the UK to find Britain’s Craftiest Kids.

Woolies is sending out an appeal for children across the UK to send in their very own home-made Royal Wedding Kate and William to be in with a chance to take the Craftiest Kid crown. These can be made from anything from knitted, paper, clay and card dolls, as the rules allow the children to go as far as their imagination can take them.

Dan Rubel, director of family fun at Woolworths.co.uk said: “Families are getting very excited about the impending Royal Wedding and many will be watching the country’s biggest event together. Making Royal Wedding memorabilia is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy and the Kate and Williams dolls are something that can be kept for years.”

The top four craftiest creators, as selected by the team back at Woolies HQ, will have their designs showcased on the Woolworths.co.uk website and will get to spend an entire day with Stephanie Weightman helping her create her famous projects and learning some tricks of the crafting trade.

To enter home-made dolls into the British Craftiest Kids competition, entrants need to send a picture of their crafty royal creation to woolworths@GoldenGoosePR.com.

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Topshop has launched its new party dress collection called Dress Up Topshop

This debut collection of 12 statement dresses offers irreverent fun in a range of colours, shapes and styles. The collection brings the Topshop flavour to dresses that to wear with confidence by those who know how to get noticed.

Each dress has its own character suiting any mood and any event, whether it’s for a gig or a glam function, these dresses embrace experimentation and allow for styling and an individual approach.

The collection features a black leather dress with gold studding, while ruffled sleeves and black elastic strapping reveals the back and channels an early 80’s punk influence. A black jersey dress with a sweetheart neckline and sheer sleeves is adorned in silver lightning beading, putting the rock into glam rock, and a simple grey snakeskin print halter is held at the neckline with chunky gold chain.

Other highlights include an all-over rainbow of sequins on a simple sheath dress with a black leather bowtie belt, whilst a fun fifties prom style frock in white with black polka dots has a full skirt and pale pink bodice dress has a tulle tu-tu. Candy pink and lemon dresses look like French fancy wrapping in cute cocktail dresses and flowers in pinks burst onto a sweet party dress with diamante detailing. Godess dresses feature with strong Grecian influences, and asymmetric dove grey chiffon reveals a silver studded bustier combining tough and soft elements.

Dress Up Topshop is the ultimate fix for those on the party scene with an eye for fashion and a focus on fun.

The Dress up Topshop range is available in Topshop stores nationwide with prices ranging between £45 and £180.

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 womens fashion with a wide range of petite clothing, dresses, skirts and jeans through to maternity wear, petite clothing and make up.

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Woolworths.co.uk Hand Out Free Royal Wedding Street-party Packs

Woolworths.co.uk, the online family superstore, has handed out free royal wedding street-party packs to residents of streets, avenues, drives, closes and terraces with Kate, Catherine or William in their name to help celebrate the most anticipated marriage of the last three decades.

Based on pre-sales of Royal Wedding decorations and royal wedding souvenirs, Woolies predicts that on the day of the Royal Wedding, the UK will see a minimum of 1,000 street parties.

Woolworths has identified 740 streets across the UK with Kate, Catherine or William in their name, and is offering residents of these streets the free street-party pack to enjoy the big day.

Woolworths.co.uk is predicting that outside of London, Yorkshire is expected to host the highest number of street parties as it is home to 39 William and 14 Catherine streets, closes, drives, avenues, terraces, lane and roads.

Other hotspots across the country have been identified as Liverpool (9xWilliam & 3xCatherine), Birmingham (6xWilliam and 1xCatherine) and Southampton (4xWilliam & 2xCatherine).

Woolworths is also putting a call out to the two William Streets and the one Catherine Street in Hull to join in the celebrations, as the city is the least likely to host a party, with the council there announcing that they have received no applications for street parties to date.

Dan Rubel, head of family fun at Woolworths.co.uk, said: “Our research tell us that those living on streets with a royal connection are most likely to throw a street party on the date of the Royal Wedding.

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Titanium-Jewlery.com is holding a contest where contestants can win a free matching wedding band set

Titanium-Jewlery.com, a premier online retailer specializing in men’s wedding bands, tungsten rings, and palladium rings, announces their “Spring into Love” contest to mark the beginning of wedding season.

Titanium-Jewelry.com, known for their superior selection and impressive quality of men’s jewelry, is providing the opportunity for recently engaged individuals to win an outstanding grand prize worth up to $500 in value. Contestants simply share their story on how one was proposed to, how one proposed, or even plan to propose. Winners are deemed by whichever story receives the most “likes” through Facebook.

Contestants can submit their stories through the 16th of April. Friends, families, and co-workers are encouraged to vote thereafter from Sunday April 17th through Friday April 29th where “likes” will be tallied. Winners of the contest will be announced on Saturday April 30th. The winning couple then has the option of choosing free matching wedding bands to their liking out of a selection of 8 that have a value of up to $500.

For more information on official game rules, details, or how to submit an entry please visit the Titanium-Jewlery.com Facebook page here. The contest not only provides the opportunity to obtain matching wedding bands from a premier retailer for no cost, but also the chance to share a precious and cherished moment with many individuals.

Titanium-Jewelry.com offers sophisticated designs from ArtCarved, Benchmark, COGE, Diana Classic, Edward Mirell, Adajio Watches, Heavy Stone Rings, J.R. Yates, Triton and the Belloria Black Diamond collection for her. Enticing grooms and couples worldwide, the online retailer provides a multitude of styles and metals representing the best selection of palladium rings, titanium rings, tungsten rings, and men’s wedding bands for the fashion forward male and female.

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Chance to Win Free Matching Wedding Bands

Titanium-Jewelry.com, a premier retailer specializing in men’s wedding bands, titanium rings, and tungsten rings, is providing the opportunity to newly engaged or soon-to-be engaged couples to win free matching wedding bands worth up to $500.

With the sun beginning to shine a bit more brightly, and flowers starting to bloom, the spring season is known for having love in the air. Thus, with wedding season just around the corner, Titanum-Jelwery.com is holding a “Spring into Love” contest.

The contest allows contestants the opportunity to share their proposal stories on the Titanum-Jewlry.com Facebook page. Titanium-Jewelry has opened the competition to all those who wish to share their story whether it is being proposed to, conducting the proposal, or planning to propose. After contestants have submitted their stories users have from Sunday April 17th to Friday April 29th to vote on which is liked best. The story with the most “likes” through Facebook will become the winner of the free matching wedding bands. Winner will be announced on Saturday April 30th.

The winning couple will have the opportunity to choose from a collection of 8 wedding bands sets to become one of their own. The value of the wedding bands ranges and has a worth of up to $500. Thus, due to the large prize everyone is encouraged to participate and vote. For more information on the official rules, how to submit a story or to view the different wedding bands available for the contest please visit the Titanium-Jewelry.com Facebook page here or visit the official website for a direct link.

Titanium-Jewelry.com offers sophisticated designs from ArtCarved, Benchmark, COGE, Diana Classic, Edward Mirell, Adajio Watches, Heavy Stone Rings, J.R. Yates, Triton and the Belloria Black Diamond collection for her. Enticing grooms and couples worldwide, the online retailer provides a multitude of styles and metals representing the best selection of palladium rings, titanium rings, tungsten rings, and men’s wedding bands for the fashion forward male and female.

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Latest Vans Styles Offer Universal Appeal Claims Extremepie.com

The original skate shoes manufacturer proves to be a big hit with the youth market at Extremepie.com; however the highly functional and stylish skate have much broader appeal.

Vans shoes first came to the market in 1966, catering to the growing popularity of skateboarding and rapidly became one of the best loved street brands, producing a wide range of shoes and apparel specifically targeting the highly popular sport. With such a long pedigree in the industry, it is no surprise that they are one of the leading brands for skaters, and with top names endorsing the brand including some of the world’s leading skateboarders, and sponsorship of some of the major skating and x-games events, they remain at the forefront of the sport.

“Vans are one of the most easily recognisable skate brands, having provided the footwear for generations of skaters since the birth of the sport in the 1960’s and are just as popular today as when the skating craze first started” says Extremepie.com MD Richard Gundle. The shoes are a popular choice at the online skating and extreme sports apparel store, with the brand no longer restricted to skaters, with it now catering to the full range of street sports.

Whilst the brand has diversified from skater apparel and footwear into all extreme street sports, Vans shoes are still primarily constructed for skateboarders, providing a high quality construction, double and triple stitched panels for extra protection from grip tape, and use leather and mesh for comfort and breathability, in addition to traditional suede to give greater durability to deal with a highly abrasive environment.

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Early Spring Sunshine Sees Keen Shoes Sales Surge at Fitnessfootwear.com

Warm spring weather sparks a surge in sales of Keen Shoes, as water sports and outdoor enthusiasts are able to secure early season discounts on hybrid shoes for the summer.

The first decent spell of warm sunny spring weather is usually enough to see consumers heading to the shops and online stores to pick up new footwear for the summer. This year has proved to be no different, with most of the country bathed in sunshine and temperatures heading into the twenties, it was a welcome reminder that summer is fast approaching and that wardrobes need to be replenished before the summer starts. Visitors to online performance footwear retailer Fitnessfootwear.com have been treated to massive early season discounts on summer shoes and sandals, with Keen shoes one of the most popular choices. Current discounts offer up to 20% savings on the recommended retail price, something which has proved to be too much to resist for its customers with Keen shoes sales soaring.

Keen shoes started life in 2003, with the brand formed with the singular goal of producing a new breed of sandal which offered exceptional protection for the toes. The brand was launched with the Keen Newport, a revolutionary new shoe with the lightweight and airy design of a sandal and the sturdy performance of a walking shoe. Termed hybrid footwear, the shoes offered the benefits of both shoes and sandals, and proved to be an instant hit with outdoor enthusiasts, with both hikers and water sports aficionados flocking to the brand. One of the key components which made the brand such a runaway success is the patented toe protection system. The soles of Keen shoes wrap up and around the toes for exceptional protection on the trail and from underwater hazards, with the quick drying water resistant design ideal for a life in and out of the water. Whilst the toe protection system was designed for use in their range of sandals, the system now features in every Keen shoe model, even in their range of slippers, making stubbed toes a thing of the past.

In addition to the technology used in their toe protection system, Keen has developed a host of new technologies to further enhance comfort and performance, with the brand developing a reputation for innovation throughout its footwear range. Keen shoes offer an excellent fit thanks to the metanomical footbed, which closely follows the contours of the foot for excellent support and day long comfort, whilst the footbed takes on the shape of the individual’s foot for an exceptionally comfortable and personal fit. With the comfort, performance, protection and versatility of Keen shoes it is no surprise that they are such a popular choice.

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Woolworths.co.uk Anticipates High Sales Ahead Of Royal Wedding

Woolworths.co.uk has announced it is expecting high sales of party decorations and wedding memorabilia as the UK prepares for the Royal Wedding.

Dan Rubel, brand director at the online family superstore commented: “With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, as well as the Easter bank holiday coming up, people are planning their street parties now and making sure they don’t miss out on royal wedding souvenirs before the big day.

“Many families will be spending this period at home due to the warmer weather and tighter budgets, which has meant a big rise in activity on the site, particularly in the Royal Wedding party range.”

To date Woolworths.co.uk has sold enough bunting to go around Buckingham Palace four times, enough balloons to cover a football pitch and enough Royal Wedding party cups and glasses to serve champagne to everyone in London and Liverpool combined.

The Royal Wedding has got everyone in the party mood, opting to spend money on royal wedding decorations and merchandise from the site for a fun, family weekend.

Toy buyers from Woolworths.co.uk have also announced that Woolworths has doubled its order of popular children’s outdoor toys and furniture to meet demand, as families treat their children to keep them entertained during the bank holidays, including the Royal Wedding. Following the hot weather this month Woolies’ sales hit record levels, and with three bank holidays approaching, sales are expected to soar.

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Topshop Launches T-Shirt To Support Fashion Targets Breast Cancer

Topshop is delighted to announce its continued support of charity initiative Fashion Targets Breast Cancer this year with the launch of a limited edition t-shirt, available online and instore nationwide.

Topshop has been working with Fashion Targets Breast Cancer since 2005, producing printed canvas bags and t-shirts each year. Following on from the success of 2010’s ‘Love to Love’ vest, this year the charity garment will be a soft jersey t-shirt with the slogan ‘Starts with L and ends in E and in the between are O and V’. The t-shirt comes in white, with the slogan written in black, apart from the letters which spell out love, which are blue in colour.

Enlisting the help of its friends within the fashion industry, Topshop’s blog ‘Inside Out’ has photographed fashion heavyweights such as blogger Susie Lau and stylist Fran Burns wearing the t-shirt in their own unique style to show their support.

With every purchase of this limited edition slogan t-shirt costing £18, £5.40 will be donated to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. In addition, four styles of friendship bracelets and charity mirrors will also be on sale at till points nationwide.

Topshop’s website also features a section dedicated to its support of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, which includes photographs of the fashion heavyweights wearing the t-shirt, as well as a guide to checking breasts for signs of breast cancer.

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer is the flagship fashion campaign of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, a pioneering charity dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer. Since the campaign launched in the UK in 1996, it has raised over £10.5 million for Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s vital research, campaigning and education work.

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The Ultimate Accessories for the Angry Birds Addict

Whether you are a lover of the iPhone or not we have all heard about the amazing puzzle video game Angry Birds. People everywhere are playing this highly addictive game and can’t seem to put it down trying constantly to get to the next level and beat their friends and family. For these Angry Birds lovers there is a wide range of products available which can involve any type of fan with the game.

Angry birds was first released in December 2009 and since then has sold over 12 million copies of the game showing it to be quite a phenomenon. In this loveable game, gamers use a slingshot to launch birds at pigs stationed on or within various structures, with the intent of destroying all the pigs on the playfield. The further a player gets through the game the more abilities can be activated. Now the world’s most favourite gaming app has gone from virtual to real life for all the addict gamers out there. Fans can now be more involved with the game by owning the amazing Angry Birds plush soft toys available from Menkind. These can be great for individuals or even the perfect gifts for him or her.

The Angry Birds Plush Soft toy is a cuddly toy measuring around 4 inches that even makes the same angry squawking sound as the real thing, except of course the Pig which makes an “oink” sound. Gamers can collect all 6 and have their own real life game of angry birds that will entertain them for hours. With Father’s day approaching this would be perfect for anyone looking for fathers day gifts or the perfect present for the man in their life.

Not only can gamers get their hands on these amazing Plush soft toys but Menkind are also offering Angry Birds covers for the iPhone. For anyone that loves their iPhone and loves Angry Birds this is the perfect product! These cases are made from tough plastic and available in red or yellow so anyone can choose which is best suited to them.

The world famous app game will be able to go everywhere with the gamer not only in the app but displayed on their iPhone case. The case also protects the back and sides of your phone from any bumps or drops so not only is it enjoyable, it’s practical too. Plus the super snap-on design clips onto your iPhone and gives you total access to your iPhones ports and controls thanks to “cut-outs” in the shell. It also gives access to the phone’s features such as camera with flash, volume and silence switch and the dock connector on the bottom.

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PacificPlex Dress Featured on EngagementinNews.com

PacificPlex, a premier online retailer and fashion leader specializing in prom and bridesmaid dresses, has been featured on a popular engagement website with one of their products. The first product listed in the “Featured Product” category provides a small glimpse as to what the retailer offers.

EngagementinNews.com is a popular website geared towards newly engaged individuals by assisting in locating ideal bridesmaid dresses, gifts, and all the essentials that go into a wedding ceremony. When one logs into the website on the homepage EngagementinNews.com features a categorical display of featured products that the individuals at EngagementinNews.com felt worthy of its followers to seek out further.

The first product listed is one by PacificPlex. The product is a strapless fairy pink gown. The dress may be worn as a cocktail dress to a holiday party, an eye-catching prom dress, or used as a bridesmaid gown to a modern-themed wedding. The multi-use of the dresses shows its versatility, which many may take a liking towards. The pink dress is short and flirty, yet has detailing that leaves a sophisticated and classy demeanor.

EngagmentinNews.com features a slew of products on their homepage. Amongst some of the products other than dresses are shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Thus, because of the extensive selection being featured on the webpage, as well as being listed as the first product is a true feat. Being that EngagmentinNews.com does not have any affiliation with PacificPlex, it is noteworthy that the individuals of the website found the product value worthy to be mentioned on their homepage.

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Consumers across UK able to get big money off at Jessops, Boden and White Stuff

Consumers can save huge amounts right now on clothing and camera kit for their holidays thanks to the latest offers and deals on show from voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Money off deals for stores like Jessops, White Stuff and Boden are perfectly-timed for helping people save ahead of the summer vacation season.

Getting the best value on essential beachwear, swimming costumes or clothing for the bar or restaurant in the evening can be done thanks to the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals introduced this week. A deal for getting hold of as much as 50% off at White Stuffis perfect for getting some of the latest fashions on a budget.

More money-saving deals on top clothing on offer from the Discountvouchers.co.uk site this week include a range of offers which can help shoppers save at Boden. Consumers can log on and get their hands on new deals which include 10% off all orders from the Boden website as well as free delivery and also free returns.

Digital photography is one of the biggest growth hobbies around these days and the latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers can help Brits get more new kit for their money. The latest deals include offers like 5% off most items plus also 10% off all camera bags, cases, batteries, memory cards and tripods from leading photographic store Jessops.

Simon Terry, spokesperson for DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “Camera kit and summer holiday clothing can both be expensive as we know, but we’re able to help people get much more for their money right now. Top name stores like Jessops, Boden and White Stuff are great places to enjoy savings at present.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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The UK’s leading money saving site releases yet more offers and codes for Comet, Currys and Amazon

DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the money saving site, has released some new codes and discount offers to help people save money on a range of high-tech equipment and IT items. The codes can be used at Comet, Amazon and Currys, all of which are well-trusted retailers.

Comet discount codes can be redeemed on the Buy Now, Pay Later in Store on Purchases that are over £299. This makes the well-respected retailer in the IT and home appliance field even more popular and helps customers buy from a trusted source for a new home PC, for example.

Currys is another well-known and popular site that features on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website. The money saving site can help people looking to buy the latest technology equipment at low prices, such as the latest Currys discount codesoffering up to 50% off the stock clearance in the computing department of Currys.

For those consumers looking for an e-reader, the Amazon Kindle is a great choice and can cost as little as £111, using the new Amazon discount code from DiscountVouchers.co.uk.

Media spokesperson for DiscountVouchers.co.uk, Simon Terry, said: “Saving money on tech items and IT gear is always popular and we’re proud to be able to offer such excellent money saving opportunities. With the well-known names of Currys, Amazon and Comet customers can not only save money but have peace of mind too.”

As well as specialist shops, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers deals and offers on major high street names such as Sainsbury’s, Boden, lastminute.com, Tesco, Travelodge, Marks & Spencer and First Choice.

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UK POS Encourages Retailers to Purchase Promotional Materials to Take Advantage of the Easter Shopping Period

UK Point of Sale Limited have urged UK Retailers to take advantage of their low prices on essential advertising and point of sale accessories during the build up to Easter, with offers on pavement signs and other eye-catching products.

The Point of Sale products specialist has been a leading provider of many essential products to help retailers entice customers into their shops as well as clearly mark out store layouts and offers to improve the retail experience that will be key to success this Easter…

A number of retail businesses have struggled in recent years to keep customers coming through their doors so by marketing themselves more aggressively and getting their brand and offers in front of their customers has become instrumental in keeping consumers coming back in light of reduced consumer spending in recent years.

UK POS lead the field in providing clear advertising and marketing opportunities by using A Boards and banner stands to showcase offers and deals that customers will want to see and hear about.

With Easter just around the corner along with many other upcoming events such as Father’s Day and the Royal Wedding too many retailers will be looking to stand out from the crowd and effective use of UK POS’ point of sale products will help to promote the business.

Debra Jamieson, Sales & Marketing Director at UK Point of Sale said, “Now, more than ever, shop owners both big and small are finding that the competition is fierce and effective use and management of their store layout and promotion is quickly becoming essential.

“Well thought out retail window displays are going to advertise a shop’s key deals and offers and this in turn will encourage more customers through their doors.”

UK Point of Sale sell a wide range of point of sale products online at their website ukpos.com, where businesses can browse and buy items online, with 24 hour delivery of all in-stock items right to the customer’s door it is easy to see how UK POS have built up their reputation as the UK’s number one P.O.S. manufacturer.

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Parcel2Go Launches New eBay Shipping Tool

Great value deals, speed and convenience are some of the main reasons why more people are now heading online to buy goods. Parcel2Go has kept all of these things in mind and come up with a new tool for sellers who use one of the world’s largest international marketplaces – eBay.

Bolton-based online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go already helps eBay sellers ship auction items and Buy-it-Now instant purchases out to buyers, and the firm’s new eBay Quick Quote tool will help speed the process up even more. When it comes to international auctions, sellers can often find themselves having to answer a mountain of questions on their international shipping policy and how much postage will cost. Thanks to Parcel2Go’s new eBay Quick Quote tool, buyers will know instantly how much the item will cost to ship, saving everyone time and hassle.

The tool, which is available from the Parcel2Go website, allows sellers to place an eBay widget on their product listings pages as a way of attracting more interest and providing clear information on relevant shipping charges. People are more likely to purchase an item or place a bid if they are clear about all the costs involved, so it makes sense for eBay’s individual and business users to offer clear and accurate details about eBay shipping costs.

Richard Mercer, Business Development Manager at Parcel2Go, said: “With the eBay Quick Quote tool, we wanted to create a feature that would be of benefit to buyers and sellers. The eBay community is growing worldwide, and more individuals and businesses in the UK are looking at making items available to international buyers.

“With our new tool, sellers can display relevant worldwide shipping information with a few clicks of a mouse, allowing buyers to see the total cost of delivery to their country. We want to help ensure people are able to make a simple choice about eBay parcel delivery by offering a simple way to access low-cost, domestic and international shipping information and services.”

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Abigail Keats has Announced an Expansion of Her Sandton Designer Boutique to the exclusive Bromwell Boutique Mall in Cape Town

Hot on the heels of the successful launch of her 2011 Autumn Winter collection at the recent Jo burg Fashion Week, Abigail Keats has announced an expansion of her Sandton Designer Boutique to the exclusive Bromwell Boutique Mall in Cape Town.

Keats is excited with this new development about which she says. “I have for some time now wanted to take my label to Cape Town but had not found the right positioning for such a venture”. She continues, “At the invitation from Nina Delnon – Bromwell Mall Boutique Manager, I visited for the first time and was taken by the sophisticated elegance and unique offering of this exclusive place, situated in the heart of Woodstock”.

Beautifully restored, comprising a series of interlinked concept show rooms as well as the intimate BREAD café, boulangerie and deli, this historic building is the home to limited editions and one off pieces of jewellery, art works and furnishings. It is also the exclusive Cape Town outlet for Nataniël’s “Kaalkop” lifestyle products and is now extending its top end ladies fashion and accessories offering with the Abigail Keats designer label.

The formal opening of the boutique will be celebrated with a relaxed red carpet showing of Abigail Keats creations and the boutique will be open to patrons on the 16 April 2011

Abigail Keats: http://www.abigailkeats.com
Abigail Keats Current collection http://www.abigailkeats.com/currentcollection.html
The Bromwell Boutique Mall: http://www.thebromwell.co.za/

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Meet internationally known photographer John Gillan at the Montecristo Lounge in Hollywood Florida on April 29, 2011

Art and Cigars to open at the Montecristo Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on Friday April 29, 2011.

“Naked Beauty” Nude Photographs by John Gillan.Hollywood, Florida -Meet internationally known photographer John Gillan at the Montecristo Lounge in Hollywood Florida on Friday April 29, 2011, from 8:00pm – 10:30pm. Join the artist who will sign postcards and talk about his project NAKED BEAUTY. This is the premier of Gillan’s color and black/white nude collection and part III of the Art & Cigar series at: Cuenca’s Montecristo Lounge 1928 Harrison St Hollywood, FL 33020 866-417-9454

This collection began in the mid 1980’s and spans three decades. The images were captured on location all over the United States in formats ranging from 35 mm to 4×5 film and 35mm digital to 4×5 pinhole.

A portion of the work can be viewed at:

http://www.gillaneditions.com/figure.html

The exhibit will be on display until June 3, 2011 and can be viewed by appointment after the April 29th opening. You can usually catch John at the Montecristo Lounge on Friday evenings, let us if you will be stopping by. Prints will be available for purchase at the event.

Future Art & Cigars Exhibits FRIDAY June 10, 2011- TED SMALLWOOD STORE AND THE SEMINOLE-Black/White photographic documentation of the Historic Smallwood Store Old Indian Trading Post and the Seminole Indians. More exhibits to Come!

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