New York (ContentDesk) October 27, 2005 -- Earnshaws, the leading childrens wear trade magazine, recognized the nominees for its 2005 Earnie Awards during a cocktail party held on October 24. The award honors retailers choices for the best in childrens apparel design for the year.Earnshaws new owner, Symphony Publishing, is honored to continue the tradition of celebrating the childrens wear industry with the Earnie Awards. It is always our goal at Earnshaws to foster the growth of the industry, the success of our retailers and the continued innovation of designers, stated Ross Garnick, publisher of Earnshaws magazine. The Earnie nominee party gave us the perfect opportunity to network with key industry retailers and manufacturers.The industry is always excited to hear who has been nominated for this prestigious award, said Caletha Crawford, Earnshaws editor in chief. The Earnies gives retailers an opportunity to show their appreciation of manufacturers and brands that have been great performers throughout the year and that continue to move childrens fashion forward. The Earnies has earned its prestigious status in the industry over the last 27 years.
This year, the awards focus on 21 categories within the childrens apparel industry, including the infant and toddler market, girls wear, boys wear, sleepwear, swimwear and accessories. Nominees are selected by a nominating committee consisting of childrens wear experts; the winners are then selected by retailers in Earnshaws circulation.Retailers received the ballots to vote on the 2005 Earnie Award winners in the magazines October issue. The winners will be announced in January during the childrens wear market week in New York.A complete list of the 2005 Earnie Nominees is below.Girls Newborn/InfantBon B?b??Vitamins ??????ZutanoBoys Newborn/InfantAbsorba??????Baby Togs??????le topGirls 2T to 6X SportswearBaby Lulu???Sara Sara???Sweet Potatoes??????Boys 2T to 7 SportswearE-Land KidsFlapdoodles???K. Kauff-men???Girls 7 to 16 SportswearFunky Kids??????k.c. parker???lipstik??????Boys 8 to 20 SportswearCharlie Rocket??????Quiksilver??????Tommy Hilfiger???Best Jeans CompanyGUESS? (Mamiye Sales)???Phat Farm/Baby Phat (Parigi)Sweetheart Jane??????Girls DresswearBiscotti??????Le Pink by Little MassNeige???Boys DresswearFishman + TobinImp OriginalsPerry Ellis KidsLicensed ApparelChildrens Apparel Network??????Happy KidsKids Headquarters Best Entertainment PropertyBarbie (Mattel) Looney-Tunes (Warner Bros.)
Sesame Street (Sesame Workshop)
OuterwearColumbia Sportswear Company???Corky & CompanyS.
RothschildFootwearPrimigiSkechersStride RiteSwimwearBanana Cabana??????Breaking Waves???Kate Mack Swim???SleepwearDream Apparel??????Saras Prints???Skivvydoodles???Accessories - Hair and JewelryCapelli New York??????High IntenCity??? Wee Ones??????Accessories - Bags/BackpacksAccessory Network???Little Packrats??????Romar Accessories???Accessories - HosieryJefferies/Country Kids???Tic Tac Toe by Cricket Hosiery???Trimfit??????Best Canadian BrandDeux Par Deux??????Kushies Baby???Motion Wear???Best European BrandCakewalkCatimini???Charabia???Most Innovative New BrandDr. Seuss NurseryPedipedsSmall PaulFor 89 years, Earnshaws has been the leading trade publication in the childrens wear market. Earnshaws provides retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and industry insiders with the vital information they need to stay current on fashion trends and business practices. The magazine was recently purchased by Symphony Publishing, a multimedia company that publishes B2B magazines, Web sites and directories that span the music and fashion industries..
How to Avoid a Flip-Flop Flap in the Office
New Hope, PA (ContentDesk) July 30, 2005 -- By now most of the world has heard about the "flip-flop flap" -- the controversy the Northwestern University women's lacrosse team caused when they wore flip-flops to their photo-op with President Bush. However, if flip-flops are a no-no at the White House, does that mean that they are a yes-yes at the office?"When I was a child, flip-flops were attire for going to the beach or the pool only," says certified etiquette and protocol consultant Leah Ingram. "You might get away with wearing them to the mall or the movies but you would never enter a house of worship or a government office wearing them. Unfortunately, flip-flops have become so ubiquitous that frequently I see young women wearing them to church, to special occasions, to the office and now, as the national media has recorded, to the White House."With Labor Day right around the corner and the official end of summer, workers everywhere could use a fashion refresher from a good manners...
How to Avoid a Flip-Flop Flap in the Office
Stars of NBC's Fall Lineup Descend on San Francisco
Who says the stars don't shine in San Francisco?
Tru, the city's hippest day spa, and the stylish W San Francisco boutique hotel are the exclusive spa and hotel gift partners for NBC's 2004 fall network image campaign.
Each year, networks produce image campaigns to promote the new fall lineup to its affiliates.
For the second year, NBC's On-Air Advertising and Promotion department, known as The NBC Agency, gave gift baskets to the actors as a token of their appreciation.
All the actors, such as long-time Friends' favorite and star of the new sitcom Joey, Matt LeBlanc, and Will & Grace's stylish funny girl Debra Messing, received the gift baskets during the August promotional shoot.
In addition to Tru and the W Hotel, other gifts, such as Fresh candles and body products and DSO Eyewear were included in the gift baskets.
Levi Strauss & Co., a San Francisco icon, contributed a wide range of styles of Levi's? jeans to the gift baskets.
Jeans > Stars of NBC's Fall Lineup Descend on San Francisco
Holey Denim, Britney!
Houston TX, November 9, 2005-- Denim has come a long way from the gold mines of California. Mega stars Britney Spears and Tara Reid can regularly be seen sporting the hole denim look. Ripped pant legs and starched denim jeans have comeback with a passion in recent years. Denim has been around for a long time, and now that the stars have rediscovered it, it doesnt seem like its going away anytime soon, Said George Johnson of yourdenim.com.
Some designers have really capitalized on the ripped jeans fashion trend.
Top fashion stores in New York have been rumored to be selling pre-ripped jeans for more than $150 a pair.
$150? For a pair of used jeans?
Dont tell your college economics professor.
Thats how...
School is in Session--Tips From Consolidated Credit Make Costs Less Burdensome Now and Throughout the Year
(ContentDesk) August 24, 2005 -- To avoid your budget being blown throughout the year, prepare a checklist of needed items and establish a budget each time before you go shopping. "A budget enables parents to set a good financial example for children.
It's an excellent opportunity to teach young people about the importance of paying attention to prices, controlling spending and knowing the difference between needs and wants", says Howard Dvorkin, founder of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc. Shopping advice: 1) Let kids pay for some items with their own money. If your fashion-conscious son or daughter wants a pair of pricey designer jeans, for example, you might offer to pay up to the cost of a less expensive non-brand pair and let him or her pay the difference.
2) Consider teaming-up with another family and buy
items needed in bulk quantities.
By shopping at warehouse discount stores, two or even three families can divide purchases
Jeans > School is in Session--Tips From Consolidated Credit Make Costs Less Burdensome Now and Throughout the Year
Got A Closet Full of Trendy Clothes? Watch Out!
You just bought a pair of Ugg boots to go with your hip hugger jeans and trucker cap. And that's not all. You scour the fashion magazines for the latest trends, then go running out to fill your closet. Trendy is good, right? Uh, not so fast. Keeping abreast of the trends in fashion is essential to not looking outdated, but having a closet full of trendy clothes can quickly turn into a big waste of time and money, unless you're Paris Hilton.
Maybe Paris can afford to buy and discard clothes like candy, but the average woman needs a wardrobe with some staying power.All the fashion experts agree that you should build your wardrobe around classic pieces like: blazers, tailored suits, neutral bottoms and tops. Classic clothing lasts for years and is very versatile. On the other hand, trends come and go. Those Ugg boots you just bought along with the trucker caps are already pass? (according to fashionistas in the know). You can either give them away to Good Will or keep wearing them...
Got A Closet Full of Trendy Clothes? Watch Out!
9 Simple tips to protect you and your things while moving
Adding to the excitement or nervousness of moving is the dilemma of packing. Mankind, being pack rats, tends to gather a lot of clutter over the years --things of use, of sentimental value, gifts, brick-a brack, and family heirlooms. Some are treasured while others tolerated. When the time comes to move there are hard and heartrending decisions to make.
Determine how much you are allowed to take with you.
Find out the floor space in your new home. Be practical and:
? Make a list of "must haves."
? Arrange to put all other things in storage or have an auction or garage sale.
? Put aside things you want to give to charity.
? Disconnect, clean, and repair appliances a week before packers arrive.
? Make arrangements to transport plants and pets or find new homes for them. Most packers will not transport plants and pets. You will need to take them by car, train, or plane to your new destination....
Levi Strauss Plans New Organic Cotton Denim to go with Fair Hemp T-Shirts
Brooklyn, NY (ContentDesk) June 21, 2006 -- Fair Hemp (WWW.FAIRHEMP.COM), the Sustainable and Sweatshop-Free clothing manufacturer that has used organic cotton exclusively since their first t-shirt, was excited to hear that Levis is preparing to introduce denim made from organic cotton.
Fair Hemp's line of t-shirts are a great compliment to any new pair of organic jeans.
Constructed from 55% organically grown hemp and 45% certified organic cotton, the tees are pre-washed to prevent shrinkage and for a comfortable wear.
The t-shirt styles and fits are distinctly modern with details such as lycra in the neck, tagless collar and a comfortable cut.
Moreover, the tees are dyed with eco-friendly reactive dyes and finished with a natural enzyme (non-gmo of course) for optimum comfort.
Ideal for embroidery, screen printing, or as a basic paired with your favorite organic...
Levi Strauss Plans New Organic Cotton Denim to go with Fair Hemp T-Shirts
AP9 GalleriaUSA Provides New Fashion Tips for Men and Women this Spring
Norwalk, CT (ContentDesk) March 28, 2006 -- Fashion, fashion, fashion, a word that brings lots of joy for some, and a painful headache for others, specially for those who believe that keeping up with the trends of the season is extremely expensive and hard to achieve. AP9 Galleria USA, a leading discount membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, is here to throw out that misconception, and teach those fashion-challenged that there are easy ways to keep up with the times, in a fashionable, non-expensive way. The first thing to know is that its not necessary to buy every single latest style skirt there is. Its important that you feel comfortable with what youre wearing, and to get pieces that will emphasize the best parts of your body. Another trick to learn is that some items are just going to be in style for one season, and then youll have to store them for a couple of years, until...
AP9 GalleriaUSA Provides New Fashion Tips for Men and Women this Spring
Where to Find Discount Flower Bulbs
While many enjoy the beauty of home-grown flowers, not everyone can afford the hefty price tag of creating an elaborate floral retreat. Luckily, there are discount flower bulbs available for the budget-conscience.
One option is to order wholesale. Some companies will offer wholesale prices to consumers if they meet a minimum order requirement. Colorblends, for example, offers wholesale prices to consumers with a $50 minimum order.
Many stores will offer discounts...
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Loans for doctors ? financial funding for healthcare professionals
The revolution that has affected everyone's financing technique is online loan borrowing. A very remarkable outcome of this loan borrowing is loans for doctors. ?Loans for doctors' are unique programme to help doctors worldwide to overcome financial impediment and become homeowners or expand their professional prospects in the communities they work for and work in. Loans for doctors offer financial support to all specialist in the healthcare field. Therefore, doctors, dentists, veterinarians,...
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