Beauty & Fashion Articles

Eat This, Not That!(TM): 5 Smart Super Bowl Swaps That Will Save You Hundreds of Calories
Americans consume more calories as a nation on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the year, save Thanksgiving. By the time the final whistle blows at Super Bowl XLII, Americans will have downed 156 billion calories, mostly from greasy pizza, fried chicken wings, and beer. But this year yo ...   Full Story

Fashion Fund One Acquires Vilebrequin
Fashion Fund One ("the fund") announced today that it has acquired 100%of TRB International SA ("the company"), the Luxembourg based holding companywhich owns the world-wide operations and intellectual property rights of Vilebrequin. Vilebrequin is a unique luxury fashion brand which focuses on b ...   Full Story

Parents Can Be Holiday Heroes This Season With Gifts of Learning From LeapFrog
If your holiday shopping strategy includes dashing through the snow hours before the kids charge down the stairs, do not panic. LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., a leading developer of technology-based learning products has a sleigh full of smart gift ideas to brighten kids' spirits. The holiday line-u ...   Full Story

Burpers Beware: Burp Armor(TM) to Battle Dribble, Slobber and Messy Late-night Feedings
Inspired by countless diaper changings, feedings and burpings, co-founders and parents of two Mike and Kristin Barclay created a truly unique burp cloth that is just as stylish as it is functional. Burp Armor, now available at burparmor.com, is an ergonomically designed burp cloth, designed to comf ...   Full Story

Plus-Size Women Steal the Spotlight this Season
Catherines, one of the leading plus-size retailers with over 450 stores nationwide, introduces its holiday 2007 collection of classy and stylish looks designed specifically for women sizes 16-34. This season it is all about glitz and glam. For an effortless day-to-evening look, be sure to include ...   Full Story

DNR Inaugurates Annual Menswear Awards: Tom Ford and Dolce & Gabbana
Brooks Brothers and Thom Browne win “Collaboration of Year”; David Lauren chosen as “Marketer” and Zegna Lauded as “Newsmaker” NEW YORK, December 6, 2007—DNR has named Tom Ford “Person of the Year” and Dolce & Gabbana “Style Icons” for 2007 in the first annual DNR Menswear awards. The winners wil ...   Full Story

Winter Styles Exclusively for Women 5'4" and Under
PETITE SOPHISTICATE now offers online and in-store fashions designed only for petites November 5, 2007·New York, NY/PR Newswire/—Petite Sophisticate, the nation's only retailer specializing solely in petite fashions, is proud to announce the debut of its holiday 2007 collection featuring metallic ...   Full Story

Global Contest to Find the Most Inspiring Lingerie Design
Triumph Inspiration Award: Designing Female Fascination MUNICH, Germany, December 5/PRNewswire/ -Triumph International Hosts Worldwide Contest Dedicated to Finding the Most Inspiring Lingerie Design Fashion and design students in more than 25 countries - from Finland to South Africa and from ...   Full Story

Sheiki Jeans Storms the Shirt Scene
Sheiki Jeans, the premium denim company for smart and sexy women, today announced the creation of Sheiki Shirts, a unique and trendy line of tops designed to compliment the fashion-forward Sheiki Jean. The tops, influenced by 20s and 40s pinup girls as well as the Bettie Page era, are available in t ...   Full Story

TLC Gives Miss America a Reality Check
TLC ushers this classic television event into the modern era with the new four-part reality special MISS AMERICA: REALITY CHECK. Michael Urie (ABC's "Ugly Betty") is tapped to host the programs, premiering January 4 at 10 PM (ET/PT) and airing consecutive Friday nights leading up to the MISS AMERICA ...   Full Story

L'Oreal Paris Gets an Online Makeover
Customers looking for comprehensive and personalized beauty inspiration, information, and expert advice can find it all at one destination -- www.lorealparis.com. The new site, designed by digital agency R/GA, boasts a glamorous, contemporary look and dynamic interactive features such as the expert ...   Full Story

Topical Treatment For Age Spots, from Harvard Women's Health Watch
Sun-induced skin damage can cause brown age spots, especially on oft-exposed areas like the hands and face. At one time, the only remedy was to cover them up with cosmetics. Now, there are therapies that help reverse the signs of photoaging at the physiological level. One approach is physical remova ...   Full Story

My Virtual Model Introduces The Face
My Virtual Model is proud to present its latest personalization solution, The Face. My Virtual Model wanted to find concrete solutions for its users and responded to the call by creating The Face so users can try on clothing and accessories from major brands with a more realistic experience. User ...   Full Story

Yesterday's New: Bespoke Vintage in Los Feliz
Knowing trends is smart—but living beyond them is smarter. So you might want to stop into Jake Vintage, the recently opened vintage haberdashery in Los Feliz. One look at nattily dressed proprietor Jonathan H. Kanarek, and you'll know you're in good hands. His shop is filled with classic, high-q ...   Full Story

Find Success Losing Winter Weight
(NewsUSA) - A few weeks after the last home-cooked meal is eaten at the final holiday gathering, many Americans start the new year unhappy with the person they see in the mirror and resolve to lose some unwanted weight. Yet, the majority of those lamenting their weight gain either abandon their ques ...   Full Story

Citrus 101: Add Zest to Your Health with Citrus
(NewsUSA) - If you're trying to get a leg up on good health, there's one tasty food you may want to get hooked on -; citrus. Citrus fruits are not only one of the most delicious varieties of fruit, but they are also full of nutritional value. One of the healthiest kinds of citrus fruits is the gr ...   Full Story

No 'Butts' About It - DropSeat Pajamas Are Back
What's old is new again, and the PajamaGram Company is banking on it this holiday season with the introduction of good old fashioned Red Drop Seat Pajamas for the whole family. These supersoft, classic, union-suit-style pajamas are made of super-soft cotton rib knit with three-snap dropseats, ful ...   Full Story

Tis The Season For Giving: Hot Holiday Gifts For Everyone On Your List
Make your list and check it twice - the holiday season has arrived with a sleigh full of hot gifts for the naughty and nice. "Shoppers searching to stuff the stocking with that perfect surprise have a greater variety of gifts to choose from than ever before," said Brad Eggleston, vice president o ...   Full Story

A Holiday Gift Babies Never Outgrow
Baby's First Christmas only happens once, and there's no more meaningful way to commemorate the occasion than with the Baby's First Christmas Bear from The Vermont Teddy Bear Company. This adorable bear wears a santa hat, red velvet diaper, and a velvet- trimmed "First Christmas" bib that can be ...   Full Story

Carole Hochman Expands Brand to Target Younger Demographic with New Label
Carole Hochman, a renowned leader in the intimate apparel industry who last month was ranked among the Top 50 Women Business Owners in Pink magazine and has been credited in Crain's New York Business as running the seventh Largest Women Owned Company in New York, is expanding her namesake collection ...   Full Story

Lane Bryant Debuts Holiday Looks for Women Sizes 14-28 in Stores Now
Lane Bryant, the nation's largest women's plus-size specialty apparel retailer, debuts its winter 2007 collection featuring rock-candy embellishments, glitter, sateen, jewels, metallic trims and sequins to brighten up the holiday season! Lane Bryant knows staying cozy is key this winter! A popu ...   Full Story

Naughty & Nice; Sparkle & Shine Jewelry Gifts for Everyone
Whether buying gifts for Tiny Tim or Scrooge; the Sugar Plum Fairy or the Ice Queen, nothing warms the cockles of even the coldest heart like a piece of fine, fashion jewelry. Simmons Jewelry Co. (www.simmonsjewelryco.com) has an offering for everyone. For the man who has everything, there's the ...   Full Story

Anti-Aging Book, 'The Gene Makeover,' Shows Consumers Approach to Slow Aging Process
Dr. Vincent Giampapa, founder of the Giampapa Institute for Age Management, and Suracell, Inc. is launching a new book, The Gene Makeover. This book is the latest of several books by Dr. Giampapa on how human genetics, combined with environmental factors and lifestyle plays an essential role in heal ...   Full Story

Dress to Impress for Less During the Holidays
Worried about breaking the bank to look great this holiday season? Fashion Bug, the popular clothing store chain that features chic and contemporary fashion for plus, missy and junior size women, debuts its holiday 2007 collection featuring some of the latest looks for less, perfect for this holida ...   Full Story

High Heel Health
Every woman has felt it, the throbbing and burning you feel after a day or night in heels. The dreaded high heel hangover. The good news is, the high heel hangover can be eliminated from your life, without having to give up your favorite heels. Many women are self confessed "shoe addicts" but t ...   Full Story

Destination Maternity® Is Red Hot This Valentine’s Day
Every Valentine’s Day love is in the air and this year, it’s definitely showing! The expectant mom is dressing for two and Destination Maternity will make Valentine’s Day hotter than ever with the luxurious fashions of A Pea in the Pod®, romantic fashions of Mimi Maternity® and amazing fashions and ...   Full Story

Home Fragrance GURU Gives Tips for This Season's Perfect Holiday Home
he holiday's are a feast for the senses. Glittering lights, seasonal recipes and holiday songs...all add excitement to the season. According to Harry Slatkin, fragrance designer to celebs like Elton John and Martha Stewart, the most fashionable way to set the stagefor holiday spirit in the home is t ...   Full Story

Fashion Web Site and Western Jewelry Manufacturer Pair for Style Sweepstakes
GetYourselfWest.com, the online source for Western fashion and style, has teamed up with leading Western buckle and jewelry manufacturer Montana Silversmiths to give away handcrafted jewelry in December. Participants can now enter the online sweepstakes at http://www.getyourselfwest.com/promo_dec ...   Full Story

Inspirational, Indulgent and in: ineyewear.com Launches Revolutionary Virtual Shopping Experience
ineyewear.com launches today with `revolutioneyes` - a completely newgenre of virtual shopping that's both fun and easy to use. Busy shoppers can say goodbye to slogging from store to store, searchingfor the perfect pair of designer Sunnies or Snow Goggles. Now anyone can tryon and compare ...   Full Story

New Book Reveals Ways to Enhance and Alter Skin Color
The old adage that "beauty is only skin deep" is true, but diet and lifestyle make it possible to change the skin's color, if so desired. "Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Color" (ISBN: 978-0-9792103-0-3), a new book scheduled to be released by Thienna, Inc., in mid-December, provides tips on how t ...   Full Story

Your New Winter Coat
It's just about time for your yearly quest for a jacket that affords you the warmth you need and the dignity—or at least unpuffiness—you deserve. Consider a new player in the outerwear game, Nau's tough yet refined coats, sweaters and hoodies. Using ripstop, moisture-wicking merino wools, goosed ...   Full Story

Holiday Children’s Fashions for Children by Hartstrings on View at Winterthur, November 29 at 1 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29—Children from the local community will model Hartstrings clothing in a special holiday fashion show at Winterthur on Thursday, November 29 at 1 p.m. Hartstrings designs and produces classic, original children’s clothing that is timeless in both design and quality. More than 2 ...   Full Story

'Banjo Gets a B-A-T-H' Helps Children R-E-A-D
Reading aloud in front of a group can be a very upsetting experience for anyone, but for children just learning to read, the pressure can sometimes be too much. The nervous feelings and uneasiness about what the other kids might think causes some to become unconfident in their reading ability, whic ...   Full Story

Natasha Talks Accessories: A Teen's Guide to Fashion, Clothes, Jewelry and Makeup
The easiest way to change your look is through accessories, says Natasha Darras, 16, a rising star on the high school golf circuit in southern California. "When it comes to fashion, clothes, jewelry and make up, shop inexpensive places and splurge only on important pieces," Natasha says. "I only ...   Full Story

Passion Parties Hits the Spot
Passion Parties, Inc. is excited to add the new and exclusive G-Spot Creme to the RomantaTherapy collection, the cornerstone of the Passion Parties product line complete with sensual body products. Designed for women by women the G-Spot Creme instills a positive level of confident sexual awareness, ...   Full Story

Gilt Trip: Luxury Online Sample Sales
There is something old-fashioned and chivalrous about buying clothes for a woman. It shows your knowledge of her style and body, your facility with fashion and culture and—most importantly—your willingness to spend. Unfortunately, your willingness to spend usually outstrips your knowledge of her sty ...   Full Story

Patti Hall Wins 'Breakthrough Country Artist of the Year'
Northwest singer Patti Hall won "Breakthrough Country Artist of the Year" at the New Music Awards on November 10 at Hollywood's Avalon Theatre. Presented by New Music Weekly Magazine, the award program honors radio stations, programmers and recording artists. Ms. Hall gained popularity both inter ...   Full Story

Largest Celebrity Memorabilia Auction Honors World AIDS Day
BID 2 BEAT AIDS begins December 1, 2007 to benefit LIFEbeat featuring items from Madonna, Beyonce, Jack Nicholson, John Travolta, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Whoopi Goldberg, Rihanna, Usher, Matt Damon, Jay-Z, Fall Out Boy, Yoko Ono, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckham, V ...   Full Story

With Love From Dita Von Teese
Lingerie legend Frederick's of Hollywood and holiday cover girl Dita Von Teese are unwrapping the sexiest secrets of lingerie shopping that every woman wants to know. The company unveiled the 2007 Holiday Pin-Up Parade collection starring Von Teese in November and considers her to be the ultimate li ...   Full Story

Research Shows Flowers Boost Morning Moods
(NewsUSA) - Do you characterize yourself as a morning person? Probably not, according to mood research conducted by Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, which found that a majority of people are least positive in the morning. The research did, however, find a creative, natural s ...   Full Story

Let 'Superfoods' Lead You to Superior Health
(NewsUSA) - Quick, look up at the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a -; superfood? While they may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, superfoods -; foods that possess significant health benefits for your physical and mental health -; are becoming more popular than ever befor ...   Full Story

Navigate the Waters of Seafood Consumption
(NewsUSA) - Whether it's salmon, shrimp or another delectable ocean dweller, Americans are hooked on seafood -; and it's not necessarily a bad thing. Seafood is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a wealth of health benefits, and some fish contain substantial quantities of Omega-3s -; the "go ...   Full Story

Fend off the Flu This Season
(NewsUSA) - If you find yourself coming down with a bad case of the sniffles this winter, you aren't the only one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year 35 to 50 million Americans contract some strain of the flu, and children miss approximately 22 million days ...   Full Story

M.A.C. Glamourises the Stars for the British Independent Film Awards 2007
M.A.C. Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's brand of choice for film, fashion, television, theatre, music and photography is proud to be the Official Makeup Sponsor of the British Independent Film Awards 2007 (BIFA) and was delighted to support the Best Actress Award at tonight's ceremony a ...   Full Story

The HealthCentral Network Adds Skin Care Site
In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month, the HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) today has launched MySkinCareConnection.com, a condition-specific site that educates and informs online users about acne, aging skin, rosacea and other skin-related problems. MySkinCareConnection.c ...   Full Story

Gap Works with Designer Pierre Hardy to Launch a Collection of Women's Shoes
Gap today announced that it has expanded its partnership with accessory designer, Pierre Hardy, to bring a collection of women's shoes to its U.S. stores. Gap Europe has already been working with the designer, having recently launched his first Gap Design Editions capsule collection for fall in its ...   Full Story

J. Jill's Fashion Advice for Entertaining at Home
December is a peak month for entertaining at home. Rising fuel prices and our increasingly time-pressed lifestyles make relaxed gatherings of friends and family all the more appealing this holiday season. Whether you're the hostess or guest, there's no reason to feel stressed deciding what to wear ...   Full Story

Add Affordable Runway and Red Carpet Glam to Any Wardrobe This Season
Payless ShoeSource(R) announced today the continuation of its designer footwear labels this holiday season with special collections of Abaete for Payless by fashion designer Laura Poretzky, Lela Rose for Payless and a special collection by style icon Patricia Field -- all offering affordable runway ...   Full Story

Media Underground Announces New Green Lifestyle TV Show
The lifestyle television genre makes a cutting-edge comeback through Living Additions, a new half-hour lifestyle magazine series that begins airing through America's home for popular TV favorites and classics, Ion Media Networks (formerly known as Pax TV). Today at 1pm EST. produced and developed by ...   Full Story

Anchor Blue Partners With Heidi Montag to Design Her Own Juniors Line
Specialty retailer Anchor Blue recently made a huge announcement on the red carpet at the launch of their experiential pop-up boutique, La La Land in Santa Monica, CA. Flanked by heaps of press and celebrities, CEO Tom Sands stood side-by-side with reality TV icon, Heidi Montag and her fiance Spence ...   Full Story

Jordan Brand and Levi's(R) Jeanswear Announce: 23 Meets The Original 501(R) Jean
Today, Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc. and blue-jean-inventing fashion house Levi Strauss & Co., announced a collaborative partnership that will create a limited number of toe-to-head fashion packages for collectors and fans of both brands. The resulting, jointly-developed Jordan Levi's(R) C ...   Full Story

D'Vine Grape Seed Age Protecting Mascara: The Mascara your lashes will love!
The eyes are the windows to the soul, and the lashes frame the view. As more and more women are finding that their lashes are becoming dry, brittle and sparse, Lydia Mondavi, founder of 29 Cosmetics, wanted to offer women a product that would revolutionize how they thought about mascara. Now wom ...   Full Story

Good Tidings and Joy ... Talbots Guide to Comfy, Cozy Gifts Under $100
Whether it's fleece slippers or a cardigan that comes with an exhale, gifts that bring comfort and cheer are key this holiday season. "Call it 'couch potato couture' but people are hunkering close to home with an appetite for fashion that makes them feel all cozy and warm," says Betsy Thompson, Tal ...   Full Story

DrJays.Com Introduces Model Search Contest, 'Fresh Faces Of Spring 2008'
DrJays.com, the leading online retailer of street fashion and DJ Networks' flagship website, introduces their inaugural model search contest, Fresh Faces of Spring 2008. Participants upload their 30-second video entry onto the site, which is then viewed by an audience of approximately 1.7 million un ...   Full Story

Winning Design from Project Runway is Selected by Guest Judge Sarah Jessica Parker
The winning dress designed by a contestant during this week's episode of Bravo's "Project Runway," which featured Sarah Jessica Parker as a guest judge, is available to shoppers nationwide beginning today as part of Parker's BITTEN(TM) collection. BITTEN, the women's casual sportswear line launched ...   Full Story

Opal Cosmetics Embraces the Clean Freak Patrol Educational Hygiene Program
Opal Cosmetics (Huizhou) Ltd., one of China's largest and most sophisticated manufacturers of health and beauty products has signed a letter of intent to distribute Clean Freak Patrol products throughout the Asian Market. "OPAL Cosmetics sells cosmetic and health and beauty products to large chai ...   Full Story

Parents Seek Options After FDA Questions Children's Medicines
(NewsUSA) - Many parents are wondering how to help their young children throughout the cough, cold and flu season after a special panel, convened by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, recommended the agency not allow many common wintertime, over-the-counter medicines to be given to children youn ...   Full Story

Baby Boomers Finding the Fountain of Youth at Home
(NewsUSA) - Sue Davis is as active as any teenager. In fact, you would never know she is actually a baby boomer. "Yesterday I took the Palm Springs tram up to the top of Mount San Jacinto and hiked ten miles to Idyllwild," Davis said. "Today I got up and played three sets of tennis, and now I'm ...   Full Story

A New Kind of Cramp: Migraines Linked to Menstrual Cycles
(NewsUSA) - They're debilitating, excruciating and incredibly painful. Migraines -; a condition that may be linked to family history and that affects approximately 28 million Americans, of which 21 million are women -; can be triggered by a host of factors such as stress, eyestrain, noise and even m ...   Full Story

Troubles to Triumph: Cancer Launches New Career
(NewsUSA) - As millions of people gathered around their television sets across the nation on September 11, 2001, to watch the breaking news, computer science expert Banu Ozden, Ph.D., was receiving life-changing news of a different kind. At just 35 years of age, she heard what no woman ever wants to ...   Full Story

Listen Up: Get a Handle on Hearing Loss
(NewsUSA) - If you're constantly straining to hear a conversation at the office or turning up the volume when watching television, there's a good chance you are one of many Americans with a serious but common problem -; hearing loss. Losing your hearing can occur for a number of reasons, includi ...   Full Story

Jordan Brand Introduces the Jordan Melo M4: Carmelo Anthony's New Signature Shoe
Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., announced the launch of the Jordan Melo M4, a shoe inspired by Team Jordan athlete Carmelo Anthony. The Jordan Melo M4 is designed to elevate Carmelo's world-class performance to an even higher level by helping to improve his quickness and agility throu ...   Full Story

Zales.com Gets Personalized for the Holidays
Just in time for the holidays, Zales.com offers a Personalized Jewelry section on their website, redefining what it means to customize gifts. "No longer are we talking about just engraving a name on an ID bracelet," said Steve Larkin of Zales.com. "With our online Personalized Jewelry collection ...   Full Story

Your Holiday Office Party
We find it alarming that as the years go by, fewer and fewer office parties are being held at actual offices. Traded instead for the of-the-moment bar or restaurant, the office party is in danger of losing its distinct charm—the fax machine as coaster, the boss's office as setting for an ill-advised ...   Full Story

Holiday Gift Shopping Meets Back-To-School Gear
It's the holiday shopping season, but it's also almost back-to-school time again for kids returning to their classrooms after the winter break. Debra Holtzman, child safety expert and author of The Safe Baby, recommends shopping for gifts with an eye toward the second half of the school year. Ac ...   Full Story

Nintendo Kicks Off the Holidays with Two New Nintendo DS Bundles
Starting Nov. 23, Nintendo gives the holiday season a fresh blast of color with the launch of two special-edition Nintendo DS(TM) bundles. Each pairs a custom-color Nintendo DS system with one of the platform's hottest titles. The new Gold edition comes with The Legend of Zelda(R): Phantom Hourglass ...   Full Story

Mothers Invent Organic Huggy Sluggys to Teach Children How to Protect the Environment
The increasing number of product recalls is a concern to anyone. Knowing exactly what material a toy has been made from, how it has been made right down to the contents of the stuffing is paramount. Feeling uncertain about many store bought toys left two mothers looking for an alternative. Alyson ...   Full Story

Winterthur's Yuletide Tour Will Inspire Visitors With Treasured Traditions and Holiday Celebrations
The Yuletide tour at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate will showcase rooms dressed in seasonal finery for holiday celebrations both old and new, offering visitors inspiration for decorations and celebrations in their own homes. Winterthur, the former home of Henry Francis du Pont, is one of the 10 ...   Full Story

GQ Announces 2007 Men of the Year
GQ announced today the honorees for the magazine's twelfth annual Men of the Year issue, featuring three separate covers and hitting newsstands nationwide November 27, 2007. Selected from the worlds of politics, motion pictures, and hip-hop, the December covers showcase an impressive trio of gent ...   Full Story

Jockey Launches Retro-Style Underwear Line at Urban Outfitters
As retro fashion trends infiltrate runways around the world, Jockey International, Inc. is introducing the spirit of the '70s to underwear drawers across the country with the launch of Jockey(R) Y-Front(R) Briefs, a new line of retro-style men's underwear available at Urban Outfitters, featuring Joc ...   Full Story

Private Equity Firm VMG Partners Invests in Colorescience Mineral Makeup
Private equity firm, VMG Partners, has made an equity investment in luxury mineral makeup brand, Colorescience. The partnership will bring financing and brand building power to the innovative cosmetic line. Established in 2000, Colorescience was founded by Diane Ranger, the woman who defined mineral ...   Full Story

Co-Op America Highlights 10 Safe, Green Toys for 2007 Holiday Season
With hundreds of thousands of toys made in China that have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for lead paint dangers, what is a concerned parent or grandparent to do when it comes to buying for children during the 2007 holiday season? Consumers can find the safest toys t ...   Full Story

Home Fragrance Guru Decorates the Air for the Holidays
The holiday season is a feast for the senses. The chill of snow in the air, the spectacle of glittering lights, the flavors of treasured seasonal recipes and the sounds of voices singing traditional songs all add excitement to the season. However, according to Harry Slatkin, fragrance designer to th ...   Full Story

Saks Fifth Avenue to Unveil Holiday Windows and Snowflake Light Show
Saks Fifth Avenue will premiere its new holiday Snowflake Spectacular at its flagship Fifth Avenue store at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2007. Renowned designer Carolina Herrera and actress and St. Jude National Outreach Director Marlo Thomas will join Steve Sadove, Chairman and CEO, Saks Fifth ...   Full Story

Coty Inc. Announces Fragrance Partnership with Modern Country Sensation and American Icon Tim McGraw
Coty Inc., the world's largest fragrance company, announced today the signing of actor and modern country music superstar, Tim McGraw, as Coty's latest beauty partner to develop and market his own signature fragrance. Recognized as a down-to-earth country music icon, McGraw's first and yet- to-be ...   Full Story

'Shoe Star' Contest Launches to Find America's Next Great Shoe Designer
Who will be America's next great shoe designer? Footwear News and Nine West have joined forces with the Fashion Institute of Technology to launch the first ever "Shoe Star" contest whereby students will compete in a series of challenges that will culminate in the naming of the next rising star in s ...   Full Story

Warm Up Your Winter With New Kinky Clothing From Honour
orld famous fetish favourites Skin Two Clothing, renowned for their exquisite contemporary rubber wear, in 2005 became owned and managed by market leaders Honour. Now, 2007 sees them taking fetish meets fashion to a new sensational level with a new range of super sexy clothing! They have r ...   Full Story

aussieBum Gets Bigger and Bigger...With Their Underwear!
It's official; this morning in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, aussieBum revealed the world's BIGGEST underwear! aussieBum has successfully broken the Guinness World Record by producing the world's largest pair of underwear on international Guinness World Records Day. The underwear, constructe ...   Full Story

The Clear Bag System(TM) Gives the Gift of Stress-Free Travel
'Tis the season for weary shoppers to quickly cross off everyone on their gift list with the practical, yet stylish Clear Bag System toiletry case, dedicated to easing airline travel throughout the holiday season and beyond. Designed by 3-1-1 Travel Bag, the Clear Bag System is the ticket to a gi ...   Full Story

Zoom Through Shopping: Make Your Gift-Shopping Hassle-free With ZoomSystems Automated Stores
For a fast, hassle-free way to avoid long lines and pushy salespeople this holiday season, you can zoom through your shopping at a ZoomSystems automated store. Partnering with industry-leading brands, ZoomSystems automated stores carry the world's most popular products. There are over 300 ZoomSy ...   Full Story

Small Extravagances Adorn Bellevue Square
Spice up your holidays at Gilt, a new Bellevue Square boutique featuring unique and inspiring collections of high-quality and affordable fashion jewelry and accessories. Be one of the first to preview these guilty pleasures at Gilt's grand opening get together from 6-9:30 p.m. on Monday, November 19 ...   Full Story

Treehugger.com's Holiday Gift Guide Launches and Takes the Guesswork Out of Green
Much of the holidays are about gift giving. Unfortunately, most gift giving contributes to increased waste. TreeHugger understands that most people aren't going to give up the joy of shiny presents, so we've created the TreeHugger.com 2007 Gift Guide (www.treehugger.com/giftguide), providing a way ...   Full Story

Give A Kimmie Cares(TM) Doll This Holiday Season
The Kimmie Cares(TM) doll and accompanying book; Mommy and Me...Taking Care of Each Other is a special and thoughtful gift for any child in your life who has a mom or other female relative undergoing treatment for cancer. It helps ease the child's fears and also helps the mother explain cancer thera ...   Full Story

Cooking for Guests Who Don't Eat Meat This Holiday Season?
When most people think of holiday meals, they think of turkey, but according to a recent survey commissioned by Lightlife, the leading national producer of refrigerated veggie-based food, one in three American households will host someone who doesn't eat meat this season. In addition, one in three A ...   Full Story

Russell Simmons to Host UNICEF's 2007 New York Snowflake Lighting
Today, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF announced that Russell Simmons will host the annual UNICEF Snowflake Lighting ceremony, taking place on Saturday, November 17, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in front of Tiffany & Co. A strong supporter of UNICEF and Chairman & CEO of Rush Communi ...   Full Story

NEW from FITS for Spring 2008! Zip Front Horse Riding Breech
Portland, Oregon USA Fun In The Saddle, Inc. (FITS) makers of the most technical and innovative riding breech on the market today, is introducing a zip front version of their revolutionary FITS PerforMAX™ full seat breech. Consumers have been asking for a more formal version of the FITS breech wh ...   Full Story

Women, Do You Have Unexplainable Weight Gain?
(NewsUSA) - If you are a woman who is gaining weight seemingly without cause and have been unable to lose that weight, the answer to your frustration may be something you've never considered. Your weight gain could be a symptom of a more serious medical condition known as PCOS. Polycystic Ovary ...   Full Story

Find a Clinical Trial With a Click
(NewsUSA) - When Shirley Feigenbaum was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, her future looked grim. "From the little that I heard of inflammatory breast cancer, which is what I had, the prognosis was very bad," Feigenbaum said. "I did not expect to live more than three months." That was ...   Full Story

Home Décor Trends Offer Stylish Updates
(NewsUSA) - If you aren't sure where to begin when it comes to home décor, you aren't alone. Many people who are looking to revamp their home's look for the New Year are confused and intimidated by flash-in-the-pan trends that can come and go in the blink of an eye. To help guide those people, t ...   Full Story

Give Your Home the Clean Sweep
(NewsUSA) - As another rousing chorus of "Auld Lang Syne" rises up amongst partygoers this New Year's, many will be thinking about turning over a new leaf in their exercise routines and eating habits. But there's another personal goal that many can feel good about achieving throughout the new year - ...   Full Story

The X Factor Starts Getting Personal, With a New Range of Official Gifts
GettingPersonal.co.uk, one of the UK's leading online retailers of gifts, today announced a partnership with FremantleMedia to launch an exclusive range of gifts from the hit television show The X Factor. Under the agreement, Altrincham based GettingPersonal.co.uk will operate the online gift sh ...   Full Story

The Hottest Celebrity Trendsetters of 2007
The N and Seventeen Magazine Countdown The Hottest Celebrity Trendsetters Of The Year With Seventeen Style Stars: The 17 Biggest Style Moments of 2007, on Friday, November 30 Hosted By South of Nowhere's Valery Ortiz, the Half-Hour Special Highlights 17 of Hollywood's Hottest Young Stars Includi ...   Full Story

Volvo Announces Pricing for All-New Volvo V70
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC will roll out its all-new V70 with a new look, greater versatility, more power, enhanced safety and a $32,465 MSRP. The all-new V70 combines a spacious interior with exclusive comfort and dynamic driving properties in the same class as large luxury sedans -- with a t ...   Full Story

New York City Celebrates New Year with Fanfare and Style
New York City sets the standard every year as the destination offering the most excitement and fanfare during the annual New Year's Eve countdown and celebration. NYC & Company, the official marketing and tourism organization for New York City, is encouraging visitors to plan their holiday celebrati ...   Full Story

Women Sizes 14W-44W Can Shop with Ease for Fashions That Fit
Shopping for clothing is now more convenient than ever for women sizes 14W to 44W. Lane Bryant Catalog now offers the newest fashions for plus and extended-plus sizes in its catalog and online at www.lanebryantcatalog.com. From the comfort of her home, women sizes 14W-44W can order at any hour of ...   Full Story

Bath & Body Works Polls Consumers About the Hectic Holiday Shopping Season
The holiday season is upon us. As consumers make their holiday shopping lists, stores are preparing for the retail frenzy that's about to begin. As part of its preparations, Bath & Body Works studied consumer purchasing habits and trends by polling consumers around the country, including their store ...   Full Story

Ann Taylor Launches New Beauty Collection
AnnTaylor Stores Corporation (NYSE:ANN) today announced the launch of its new Beauty collection in all 350 of its Ann Taylor stores and online at www.anntaylor.com. The Company indicated that the Beauty initiative is part of its overall long-term strategy for growth. The new Beauty collection co ...   Full Story

Brother International Corp. Celebrates Official Project Runway License with Limited Edition Sewing Machines
Brother International Corporation is an official licensee of the Emmy-nominated fashion reality television show Project Runway. To highlight this achievement, Brother is introducing an exclusive, limited edition series of Project Runway sewing machines to its extensive line of sewing, embroidery and ...   Full Story

Engagements on Ice!
Grooms-to-be can book an "Engagement on Ice" at the Rink at Rockefeller Center on www.brides.com/engagementsonice, and if they choose to propose between 11/29 - 12/2, they can have their proposal secretly filmed and then posted online to share with all their friends and family! Space is limited and ...   Full Story

Popular Denim Brand Ruby Helps Save the Planet by Going 'Green'
Popular denim brand Ruby is now going to do its part to help save the planet by going "green." Designer and founder Kate Eccles-Ogle announced that her spring/summer 2008 line will offer many organic styles and colors. Fans of the jeans will be able to buy their favorite Ruby styles, but made of ...   Full Story

OhioBeads.com Provides Solutions for 3 Emerging Indie Jewelry Trends
Do you know 3 jewelry trends for Fall/Winter Indie Jewelry market? OhioBeads.com claims that three emerging jewelry trends include: -- Plated and base metals -- Medallions/focal points -- Darker winter colors Trend #1 Do-It-Yourself (DIY) jewelry-makers look to less costly ...   Full Story

Target Makes Dreams Come True This Holiday Season With First-Ever 'Wow or Never'
Target(R) takes gift giving to a whole new level this holiday season with the "Wow or Never" exclusive collection of products and prizes. Not only does this unique collection feature 20 exclusive gifts, but for the first time ever, Target guests will have the chance to win spectacular, once-in-a-l ...   Full Story

Sexual fresh: Michel Germain and his Sexy Male Models Wowed New Yorkers at Bloomingdale's
Sexual fresh for men made its debut with a bang outside Bloomingdale's New York as a plethora of sexy male models poured onto the sidewalk wearing nothing but a terry bathrobe, black underwear, and sexual fresh. New Yorkers joined in the celebration, feasting their eyes while enjoying the fragran ...   Full Story

SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Roll Out the Red Carpet for British Pop Icons Duran Duran
To celebrate the upcoming release of Duran Duran's latest album Red Carpet Massacre (November 13th), SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) will hand over control of its Super Shuffle channel to the influential British pop band. Duran Duran's Red Carpet Radio will premiere on November 13th at 12 pm E ...   Full Story

Enter The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition in a City Near You
The search is on! The Art Institutes schools are looking for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry to enter The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition. The Passion for Fashion Competition was created to encourage and reward young fashion talent. The ...   Full Story

Step Out of the Shower and Into a Cozy Towel With Towel Spa(TM)
and Warm Towels -- to Anyone on Your Holiday List CLEVELAND, OH--(Marketwire - November 09, 2007) - The cold winter months are here, the holidays are right around the corner and as always, you have a long list of presents to buy. Now, one new product lets you give the gift of toasty towels that w ...   Full Story

How New Research Could Hold the Key to Reducing Rising Skin Cancer Rates
It is estimated that more than 1 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2007. While most skin cancers have excellent cure rates if detected and treated early, dermatologists stress that prevention is still the best medicine. In fact, dermatologists are hopeful th ...   Full Story

Guerlain KissKiss Gold and Diamonds
Provocative and seductive. Her lips reveal her mysteriousness. Precious and luxurious. Her jewels reveal her extravagance. Unite the two for the most exquisite, extraordinary, high precision lipstick and beauty accessory in one. Guerlain introduces KissKiss Gold and Diamonds, the first-ever $62, ...   Full Story

ACUVUE(R) 2 COLOURS(R) Brand Contact Lenses Launches Virtual Eye Makeover Tool
Have you ever considered changing your look with a new eye color? ACUVUE 2 COLOURS now offers iMakeover(TM), a virtual makeover experience that gives anyone interested in enhancing or changing their natural eye color a sneak peek of what they would look like with different colored contact lenses. ...   Full Story

The DeSantis Collection, Featuring Exquisite Neckwear, Returns Just in Time for the Holidays
The DeSantis Collection, now exclusively featuring high fashion men's neckties, returns to the marketplace with an all-new catalog on November 14, 2007. Back by popular demand, the DeSantis Collection (www.desantiscollection.com) highlights exquisite neckwear for the well-dressed gentleman. DeSantis ...   Full Story

AYANA Apparel Introduces Expanded Collection for 2008
UV-Protective clothing brand AYANA Apparel announces expanded style offerings for the 2008 spring season. Looking to make a splash for their second summer on the market, AYANA introduces 12 new styles this season, from babydoll shirts and button front dresses with a twist to pants, capris and a vari ...   Full Story

Make the Holidays Extra Special... Tips for Creating the Perfect Stocking
For many, the traditional stocking (and included stocking stuffers) is the best part of Christmas morning. Whether it's tradition for you to open your stocking before or after the bigger gifts, the little surprises found inside often inspire laughter, kisses or yelps of excitement. Just as fun as di ...   Full Story

Born to be Loved: Miniature Horses Gain Favor as the Perfect Pet
Move over family dog, there's a new domestic pet in the yard. Miniature horses are coming on strong as the pet of the future. Born with a healthy dose of unconditional love, these miniature bundles of joy are off-the-charts on the "cuteness" scale. With as little as a 6' x 10' shelter from the ...   Full Story

Scion, LLC Announces Acquisition of Artful Dodger Brand
Scion, LLC, a joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) and Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, today announced that it has acquired the brand Artful Dodger(R) from Sovereign State, LLC. The purchase price for the brand was approximately $15 million, paid in cash by Scion. Artful Dodger is ...   Full Story

Pooch Ranks High on Holiday Shopping List
As shoppers add pets to their growing list of gift recipients, the most celebrated will join the likes of Tinkerbell Hilton and Honeychild Richie with owners avoiding the hectic holiday hassles and relying on the Internet for the latest "must haves." According to gift search site FindGift.com, ht ...   Full Story

Monkey Business: Towards a Better Fitting Pant
Oh, pants. Less flashy than a shirt and less sleek and useful than shoes, pants are the Ringo of an outfit, always the last to be recognized. It's easy enough to just throw on that favorite pair of jeans and coast along on your other charms. Then again, you were never much for coasting. Bonobo ...   Full Story

Make It a Holiday to RememBEAR at Build-A-Bear Workshop(R)
Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) is going to the ends of the earth, teaching a new dog an old trick and offering Guests a multitude of ways to personalize gifts for everyone on their shopping list this holiday season. Build-A-Bear Workshop offers a one-stop shop to find customized, unique gifts. As Build ...   Full Story

L'Oreal Paris Presents 'A Night of Hope' to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research
Diane Keaton, Andie MacDowell, President of L'Oreal Paris Carol J. Hamilton and Harper's Bazaar Editor-in-Chief Glenda Bailey will co-host "A Night of Hope" to benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) on Wednesday, November 7th at Murano from 6:30 - 9:30 PM in Los Angeles, CA. They will be jo ...   Full Story

Technology Enabled Clothing-Tec® Introduces New Products for the Holidays
You can now wear nothing but SCOTTEVEST®'s patented line of TEC® products SCOTTEVEST, INC. (SeV) (www.scottevest.com), the only company making licensed Technology Enabled Clothing-TEC®, today introduced a full line of clothing designed for the iPod® generation, with 19 different garments, ranging ...   Full Story

dropps Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent Invited to Participate in the 'Scrubs' Green Fair
dropps -- the new, super- concentrated, eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent that comes in convenient, dissolvable "toss-and-go" packs -- announced today that they have been invited to participate in an environmental fair hosted by NBC television show Scrubs, part of NBC Universal's "Green is Unive ...   Full Story

Three NGC Customers Named Winners of Apparel All-Star Awards
NGC(R) (New Generation Computing(R)) today announced that three of its customers -- Maggy London, Michael Stars and Russell Athletic -- have been named winners of Apparel Magazine's 2007 All-Star awards. Each year, Apparel Magazine honors ten outstanding apparel businesses based on their innovation, ...   Full Story

Steps to a Healthy New You
(NewsUSA) - At the beginning of every new year, many decide to turn over a new leaf when it comes to their general health. However, that renewed interest in bettering oneself doesn't often last long. According to a recent study, 50 percent of those who set a New Year's resolution for themselves aban ...   Full Story

America is Abuzz With Pure Swedish Beeswax
Lornamead, Inc., a global leader in personal care products, announces the North American launch of the LypSyl(TM) family of premium lip care products. LypSyl, Europe's premier lip balm for over 100 years, is now available throughout the United States in improved formulations and dynamic new packa ...   Full Story

Donald Trumps's New Book Shows You How to Make Millions
(NewsUSA) - Every day, you hear about people who have thought of a new business niche, launched their own successful company or even made it big in real estate. And while we all aspire to achieve wealth and financial security for our families, and ourselves, how do you become one of these success st ...   Full Story

Survey Supports Need for Education of High Cholesterol Sufferers
(NewsUSA) - A recent survey of U.S. adults with high cholesterol shows that in spite of concerns about the serious health risks associated with their condition, such as heart attack, stroke and coronary heart disease, there's a significant disconnect between understanding what should be done to moni ...   Full Story

Survey Shows Unique Needs of HIV-Positive Women Often Not Addressed
(NewsUSA) - There are now an estimated 300,000 women in the United States living with HIV/AIDS. New findings from the "Women Living Positive" survey show that a communication gap exists between women living with HIV and their health care providers when it comes to having important discussions about ...   Full Story

Barking Up the Green Tree
(NewsUSA) - While many people are aware of how their own lifestyle affects the planet, they may be surprised to learn how much of an environmental "paw print" their four-legged family members are leaving behind. According to Anthony Zolezzi, eco-entrepreneur and author of "How Dog Food Saved the ...   Full Story

Holiday Retail Sales Will Rise, But More Slowly This Year
With consumers facing a host of pressures, retailers can expect 2007 holiday season sales growth to come in at least two percentage points below 2006 levels, according to Clear Thinking Group, LLC, a retailing/consumer products and industrial manufacturing consultancy headquartered here. "We're l ...   Full Story

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Presents at San Francisco Green Festival
On Sunday, November 11th at the Green Festival in San Francisco, California Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps will present on our project to source all major ingredients in our world-renowned soaps from sources that are certified to Fair Trade and organic standards. A quiet revolution is happening across ...   Full Story

Dozens of Sexy Masculine Men Wearing Nothing...Hit the Street Outside Bloomingdale's
New Yorkers will be able to breathe fresh air again in Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th. That is when dozens of sexy, masculine men -- wearing nothing but sexual fresh (and a terry bathrobe over underwear) -- will be celebrating the release of Michel Germain's newest fragrance, Sexual Fresh for M ...   Full Story

Mitchel Musso of Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana' Appearing Only at Borders
Who: Mitchel Musso stars as one of Mylie Cyrus' best friends, Oliver, on the hit Disney Channel show, "Hannah Montana." Musso was also the voice of D.J. in the animated film, "Monster House," and appeared in the movie "Secondhand Lions" as one of Robert Du ...   Full Story

Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrated Approach to Prevention, Treatment & Healing
Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrated Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing (Celestial Arts Press, 2007), by Dr. Lise Alschuler and Karolyn Gazella, is one of the top selling books in the cancer, prevention & oncology categories on Amazon.com. It has been met with instant success nationa ...   Full Story

Everyday Biographies Offer Harrods' Customers a Christmas Gift of Immortality
LONDON, November 7/PRNewswire/ -Everyday Biographies have partnered with Harrods to offer customers a unique gift product this Christmas - professionally written Autobiographies or Childhood Memories books that will be treasured by families for generations to come. The Everyday Biographies servi ...   Full Story

Celebrities Kiss Domestic Violence Goodbye
Ever dreamed about getting a kiss from songstress Miranda Lambert or some sugar from Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles? Mary Kay, the Official Beauty Sponsor of "The 41st Annual CMA Awards," has enlisted the help of Country Music superstar Martina McBride to turn these celebrity fantasies into realities ...   Full Story

Brides.com Names Top 5 Trends In Bridal Dresses Hot Off the Runway
Brides-to-be nationwide can now have a front row seat for the latest runway looks from top designers in wedding fashion by visiting www.brides.com/videos. Over 20 shows from New York City's Bridal Market, Fall 2008 will be available online beginning today, giving brides-to-be unprecedented access vi ...   Full Story

Nickelodeon and Imation Plug Gift Givers Into the Best Holiday Gifts for Kids
DigitalLife's Best of the Holiday -- With the holidays approaching, it's the season to gift kids of all ages with the sophisticated technology and characters they love. Through the newly-released Nickelodeon's Npower(TM) brand of consumer electronics, Nickelodeon and Imation Corp (NYSE:IMN) offer m ...   Full Story

Mother Proof Highlights Family-Friendly Hybrids
Skyrocketing gas prices, combined with consumers' growing demand for green products, have helped hybrid technology go mainstream, and manufacturers have responded with a rash of models perfect for today's families. The moms of Motherproof.com, a site dedicated to providing women in general and mothe ...   Full Story

Grape Seed Age Protecting Lip Therapies from 29 Cosmetics
This winter's cold weather is a good reminder for women to take extra special care of their skin, especially the ultra-sensitive lips. Lydia Mondavi's 29 Cosmetics, the comprehensive cosmetics line enriched with beneficial grape seed extract, offers a line of Grape Seed Age Protecting Lip Therap ...   Full Story

COBALT BLUE Haley's Corker Simplifies Entertaining While Adding Panache to Holiday Table Settings
Whether someone is the consummate entertainer and wine connoisseur, or is just trying to launch their first holiday party with style, the new Cobalt Blue Haley's Corker will add fun and flair to the table setting, and also ensure that the wine is served and stored in top form. The new Cobalt Blue ...   Full Story

Celebrity Designer Michael Smith Restyles The Lowell New York's Garden Suite
November 5, 2007 – NEW YORK – Following the stunning renovation of the hotel’s penthouse last year, The Lowell New York again tapped acclaimed interior designer Michael Smith to refashion the hotel’s extraordinary Garden Suite. This one-bedroom suite offers a city rarity with its two terraces - one ...   Full Story

M.A.C Cosmetics Supported the Urban Music Awards 2007!
.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's brand of choice for fashion, film, TV, theatre, music and photography is proud to announce its collaboration with the Urban Music Awards for the first time. The music awards ceremony was held on the 3rd November 2007 at the New Connaught R ...   Full Story

Women 5'4" and Under Stand Up and Cheer for Petite Specialty Brand
Women 5'4" and under have a reason to stand up and cheer. The nation's only retailer that specializes solely in petite fashions now offers the latest styles exclusively for women 5'4" and under at www.petitesophisticate.com and opens Petite Sophisticate stores across the country. U.S. government ...   Full Story

TX Collection Introduces Bold New Styles
This fall, the TX Watch Company debuts five new line extensions, which further express the concept of TechnoLuxury(TM) and echo the brand's signature styling. The new TX(TM) styles were designed with precision and with an eye toward timeless sophistication. The new watches feature striking, satur ...   Full Story

Splendid Chinese Color, Splendid Hua Fu -- 2008 NE.TIGER Hua Fu Fashion Show
NE.TIGER announced today that it will take part in China Fashion Week for the sixth time since its inception. NE.TIGER is the first Chinese luxury brand to bring us the grand opening ceremony -- this time, with the 2008 NE.TIGER Hua Fu Series. Mr. Zhang Zhifeng, the founder of NE.TIGER said, "Aft ...   Full Story

Yankee Candle's Clean Cotton Fragrance Best Describes Country Star Carrie Underwood
Everyone knows Country Music is America's favorite style of music, and everyone also knows that Yankee Candle is America's #1 Candle Brand. So, the folks at Yankee Candle thought it would be fun to provide fans with the chance to vote on the Yankee Candle scents they think most remind them of so ...   Full Story

Groundbreaking Apo E Gene Diet Linked to Alzheimer's Disease and Heart Disease Prevention
We all carry the Apo E gene. It plays a key role in the development of Alzheimer's Disease and heart disease, along with a host of chronic ailments. And it is greatly affected by diet. In her seminal book, The Apo E Gene Diet: A Breakthrough in Changing, Cholesterol, Weight, Heart and Alzheimer's ...   Full Story

Hilary Swank Donates Her Hair to Pantene(R) Beautiful Lengths(TM)
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank cut her hair for Pantene Beautiful Lengths in a powerful declaration of support for women with cancer. This national campaign encourages people to come together and share their strength by giving their healthy hair to create free wigs for women who have lost their ...   Full Story

Swarovski Stars on Ice Opens the Holiday Season in Style
It's the most wonderful time of the year and Swarovski kicks off the 2007 holiday season with Christie Brinkley by unveiling a custom-designed 9.5 foot, 550 pound star adorned with over 25,000 crystals that sits atop the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Swarovski is donating $250,000 from sales ...   Full Story

Maybelline New York Honors Women Who Empower Through Education
Cosmetics mega-brand, Maybelline New York, has joined forces with PEOPLE, People en Espanol and Essence magazines to honor ten inspirational women who have made a difference in their communities through the power of education. The program salutes women who work every day to motivate, teach, mentor a ...   Full Story

Stocking Stuffers for Horse Lovers
Blue Springs MO — October 31, 2007 — What do you get that horse lover for Christmas? How about a little Shiny Hiny and Sham-Pony, the ultimate in pony glam! But don’t get the wrong idea, it’s good for all “ponies” from minnies to draft size and of course it can be used on your favorite K-9 Pooch. Pu ...   Full Story

2007 Avon Foundation Awards Celebration
Leaders in the fight against breast cancer and domestic violence were honored last night at the seventh annual Avon Foundation Awards Celebration, which took place at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. Since 2001, the Avon Foundation Awards Celebration has raised $14 million, including $2 million thi ...   Full Story

Clairol House Parties Take Over the Nation
For the first time ever, 1,000 women nationwide will be hosting their very own Clairol House Parties and inviting friends and family into their own homes for a night of at-home haircolor education and fun. Clairol partnered with House Party, a unique marketing company that creates immersive event ...   Full Story

Staving off 'Superbugs'
(NewsUSA) - While it has long been a problem in hospitals nationwide, Staphylococcus, commonly known as a staph infection, has become a threatening issue in another frequented location -; the hallways of schools. Several high schools in the Washington, D.C. area recently reported multiple cases ...   Full Story

Brew a Successful Holiday Get-Together
(NewsUSA) - Getting prepared for the holiday season can become an undertaking of epic proportions. From selecting the right gifts and decorations to planning and preparing the big family meal, there are many components that go into creating a holiday season you'll remember for years to come. One ...   Full Story

Find the Perfect Wine Match for the Holiday Table
(NewsUSA) - This season's food calls for a variety of flavors and textures when it comes to wine -; especially when you consider all that's on the table. That's why it's important to not only pick good wines, but also to match your wine with the holiday menu. So, what should you keep in mind when ...   Full Story

Residents Lead Rural Health Revolution
(NewsUSA) - Rural America can be a sanctuary from the noise and congestion of city life. But people who live in rural areas-about 20 percent of the nation's population-also may be miles from health essentials, such as doctors, dentists, exercise facilities and supermarkets that sell fruits and veget ...   Full Story

Give the Gift of Wine This Holiday Season
(NewsUSA) - Whether you're choosing a festive holiday wine for your family gathering or selecting the perfect gift for that special someone, a nice bottle of wine is a must this holiday season. But how do those of us who aren't wine connoisseurs choose a great wine at a great price? With a few tips ...   Full Story

Creating Music's Future
(NewsUSA) - An unimaginable number of people across the country dream of a life in the music business. One only has to look at the droves of people who line up for the "American Idol" tryouts each year to see the public's excitement and interest in the music industry. Whether it's the soundtrack for ...   Full Story

New Mattress Linked to a Better Relationship
(NewsUSA) -Nearly half of Americans (48 percent), identify an old mattress as the culprit in an unsatisfactory night's sleep, according to results from a national Better Sleep Council (BSC) survey. What's more, the survey found that those sleepless nights are taking a toll on personal relationships, ...   Full Story

'Made From Scratch' Cooks up Inspiration
(NewsUSA) - Many people have found guidance through the words and the stories of others in best-selling books such as "The Glass Castle" and "The Memory Keeper's Daughter." Now, Food Network star Sandra Lee, of Semi-Homemade Cooking, looks to bring a renewed sense of hope to people across the countr ...   Full Story

Find a Cure for Your Sick Building
(NewsUSA) - While enduring a typical day in the office, there may be times when you have suddenly become bothered by overwhelming fatigue, had an unexplainable, dry cough or spells of dizziness that seem to occur for no particular reason. The experience may leave you thinking you're coming down with ...   Full Story

Get Kempt: Your New Men's Style Blog
Men used to have a dress code. Dark suit. Close shave. Tie. Hat. Wingtips. Some still do (it's rumored that every girl's crazy for a sharp-dressed man), although thankfully things have loosened up a bit. But not enough that you get to walk around every day in sweatpants and a late period John Le ...   Full Story

Rockefeller Center's “Engagement On Ice” Gives Couples Option To Appear On Brides.Com
Proposals Scheduled From November 29 – December 2 Can Be Filmed and Posted Online As Part of Growing Trend in Wedding Documentation New York City, October 30, 2007 – The Rink at Rockefeller Center and Brides.com today announce that “Engagement on Ice” has opened for the season, with a special win ...   Full Story

L'Oreal Paris Honors 13 Women of Worth Hononees for their Excellent Community Achievement
L'Oreal Paris honored 13 incredible women for their outstanding volunteerism and community achievement at a special awards presentation last night in New York City. These 13 exceptional women have shown incomparable dedication for their respective causes, tackling a wide range of issues including: ...   Full Story

World's First Spiritual Perfume & Connecting to God
Recent scientific findings indicate new niche fragrance, Virtue(R) parfum, and its inspirational concept are on solid ground with olfactory research, associative behavior research, and the Bible. "Virtue(R) was created to be a reminder for Godly focus and help a person connect through fragrance. We ...   Full Story

JAKKS Pacific(R) Holiday Tech Toys Top the Season's 'Hot' Lists
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) announces its award-winning portfolio of electronic-feature toys that are topping retailer and media Hot Holiday Toy Lists this season, including the EyeClops(TM) Bionic Eye, which magnifies items 200 times on the TV screen; Plug It In & Play TV Games(TM) titles inc ...   Full Story

Brides.Com Launches Astrology Guide To Help Brides-To-Be Plan Their Wedding
Celebrity Astrologists Advise on Life and Love With Zodiac Influence New York, NY—October 29, 2007—Brides.com’s new Astrology Guide advises brides-to-be on their relationship romance, wedding planning and more, cosmically! The feature on www.brides.com/astrology allows visitors to match up thei ...   Full Story

Are You MAN Enough?
GQ has teamed up with Calvin Klein Fragrances to launch their newest fragrance, Calvin Klein MAN with a nationwide search. Five men will be chosen that best epitomize the Calvin Klein MAN: Sexy, Stylish, Sophisticated, Socially Aware and Smart. This first-ever nationwide search will be conducted i ...   Full Story

A Stone Age Rocky Halloween Picture Show
Many believe that the popular Halloween holiday originates from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, brought to the United States and Canada by Irish immigrants. Perhaps, but according to David Xavier Kenney, President of Roman Officer, Inc., a couple of Stone Age artifacts indicate the Halloween ...   Full Story

Old Navy Women's Plus Collection Available Exclusively Online
From fresh silhouettes and luxe fabrics, to figure-flattering dresses and wide-leg trousers, Old Navy Women's Plus has all the trimmings for a stylish holiday season. The versatile separates in sizes 16-30 are designed specifically for the fashionable, plus-size woman and can be mixed or matched for ...   Full Story

First Invite-Only Social Network Built byTrendsetters FOR Trendsetters
Metrofunk Corporation announced today that on November 15, 2007 they will launch Metrofunk.com, the world's first invite-only social network devoted entirely to nightlife, fashion, film, and music. Metrofunk.com was created specifically to allow industry trendsetters such as nightclub promoters, fas ...   Full Story

Pittsburgh Paints Offers New Ways for Consumers to Go 'Green' in 2008
Pittsburgh Paints today announces its 2008-09 emerging color trends -- EcoEcho -- a reflection of the heightened environmental consciousness that is impacting our lives and influencing our style. The color palettes, part of Pittsburgh Paints' The Voice of Color program, are designed to echo the grow ...   Full Story

Walk Down the Green Aisle With These Tips
Choosing the colours to go with the theme of your wedding might be a tough decision at first, but one colour that will complement any colour scheme is green. Over the past 12 months, the attitude towards carbon emissions has drastically increased, and not only can we now calculate, reduce and off se ...   Full Story

Caribbean Style is in the Bag with Beach Totes by Nicolas Villalba
– Limited-edition collection from Dallas-based couture designer to be the season’s “must-have” accessory on sparkling sands and city sidewalks – St. John, U.S.V.I. (October 2007) – You can bring home the flora of the Virgin Islands National Park this winter, thanks to new limited-edition beach ...   Full Story

Rockin' in Your Right Fit Jeans!
Thousands of plus-size women are now wearing Lane Bryant's revolutionary new jeans with Right Fit technology. Now you can ROCK YOUR RIGHT FIT by entering the Right Fit Music Package sweepstakes, which includes a customized Right Fit 30GB Video iPOD, sound system, music downloads and brand new clothe ...   Full Story

Barc's African-American and Hispanic Men's Skin Care Line in STUDIO at Fred Segal November 2007
Barc, the leader in the $1.8 billion African-American and Hispanic men's grooming category, today announced a retail agreement with STUDIO at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, California. Under the terms of the agreement, Barc's Cutting Up shaving cream and Bump Down razor bump relief products designed ...   Full Story

Better the Air Quality Inside Your Car
As people spend more and more time inside their car, the need for air purification has grown, and has become one of end-users key expectations in today's vehicles. Focusing on this new trend, Valeo announces the creation of a fragrance diffuser and a Vitamin C filter that complement its existing air ...   Full Story

Cookie's 'MomtheVote' to Help Busy Moms Get Informed About Upcoming Presidential Campaign
Cookie, the Conde Nast lifestyle magazine for the modern mom, today announced it will launch a yearlong nonpartisan initiative called Cookie's "MomtheVote" to inform and engage mothers about the upcoming Presidential election. Cookie's "MomtheVote" program, which has been trademarked, will includ ...   Full Story

Shift Into a 'Greener' Gear This Year
(NewsUSA) - Whether it's a concern for the environment or the increasing cost of fuel, more and more people are seeing the hybrid vehicle as a viable option. Hybrid cars are appealing because they pair a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors to achieve higher fuel efficiency and extremely ...   Full Story

Celebrity Stylists Share How to Keep 'Cool' During 'Red Hot' Menopausal Moments
For many active, on-the-go women, menopause symbolizes uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. But according to celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang and nationally-acclaimed menopause expert Karen Giblin of the Red Hot Mamas, feeling confident both inside and out during ...   Full Story

Wal-Mart Unmasks America's Changing Halloween Habits for 2007
In the countdown to fright night, a peek into the Wal-Mart costume closet reveals America's changing Halloween habits for 2007. In fact, with Halloween spending up 10 percent from 2006, the nation's largest retailer serves as the best barometer on everything boo-ful: from the preferred garb of once- ...   Full Story

29 Cosmetics' Lydia Mondavi