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J.C. Penney 'Doghouse' spot has viewers howling
...y reprimand their husbands or boyfriends for bad gift-giving, but it also reminds men that diamonds can be the perfect gift and are very affordable at J.C. Penney."In addition to millions of page views, the spot is attracting hundreds of comments from viewers, who, for the most part, either think it is sexist or hilarious.On YouTube, where the video received a user ranking of four-and-a-half out o... |
Study: Gift-spending to rise this holiday season
Shoppers buying gifts this holiday season will spend an average of more than $1,000 each, according to a new study from Unity Marketing.This represents an 8 percent increase over last year's average holiday gift budget of $928.So far this year, consumers have spent an average of $1,034 on gifts, 20 percent more than last year, according to Unity Marketing's quarterly "gift Tracker" survey, which m... |
Myshape introduces Valentine’s Day Collection
myShape Inc the Personal Shop for women on the web, introduces new Valentine's Day gifts, jewelry, lingerie and more just in time to celebrate the most romantic holiday.myShape provides each member with her own Personal Shop where she can delight in fashions and accessories that match her fit, flatter her shape and reflect her personal style.Joann Smyth, celebrated jewelry designer for over two de... |
Jeweler to light Ronald McDonald House
...al holiday lights and holiday gifts for the House's Capital Region location here. A house lighting ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 27. In addition to adding to the Ronald McDonald House's usual holiday festivities, the event will also inaugurate the charity's 25th anniversary celebration."We are grateful to the Bleser family [owners of Northeastern] and to our friends at Northeastern Fine Jewelry f... |
‘Golden Christmas’ with Porsche Design
...olden accent and now presents gift ideas whose designs take the precious metal as their theme. The selection of classic men’s accessories includes automatic watches, cufflinks and sunglasses. The products are available immediately from Porsche Design Stores.Three chronographs from the Dashboard series and the Worldtimer P'6750 have been selected for Christmas. For the first time, two models from t... |
Where to Find the Absolute Best Post-Christmas Sales
...riday, Cyber Monday, weeks of gift wrapping, hitting stores, and checking off lists. But just when you thought it was over, retailers across the country are offering post-Christmas, year-end, and clearance sales in hopes of luring shoppers back into stores.Make way for the new Black Friday, the day after Christmas. For many retailers, the holiday shopping season is expected to be a bust, courtesy ... |
Affliction Clothing to Debut Women's Black Premium Collection
nbsp; Affliction Already a mainstay for the most elite athletes, heaviest bands,A-listers and the fashion conscious, Affliction Clothing's ability to setthe bar high in fashion is evident in its collection's indulgence of styleand design, focus on quality, and its trademark series of divinelyexecuted, dark and powerful themes. (http://www.afflictionclothing.com)... |
The Year in Fashion 2008
... Mortimer's brand of platinum cutesiness to Japan, for example -- it was Little Britain that took up the cause this year. Alice Dellal, Alexa Chung, and the Geldofs, Peaches and Pixie, all put a scruffed-up English accent on the phenomenon in 2008. And while it's easy to sneer at these fun-loving lasses, they selflessly fill a vital role in society: persuading us working stiffs that a life of nons... |
Li-Lo almost puts me off leopard print
...the blue carpetOK, SJP looked cute on the red carpet in his green prom dress but HOW cool would this look at an Ibizan beach bar? You don't need to be skinny to rock the brights girls .... Back in London Mr Jones and I supped champers surrounded by celebrities. OK, most of the celebrities were hanging on the walls as we were celebrating celebrity snapper Richard Young's new gallery opening. Model... |
Who Is Britney Spears' Mystery Man?
weekend, tending to older son Sean Preston while the pop star had her hands full with the younger Jayden.PEOPLE says that there are rumors he could be anything between a boyfriend and a bodyguard. One thing he certainly is: a chauffeur. He's been driving Britney around in her black Mercedes at several recent sightings of the pair.Spears representatives have not clarified who Spears' companion is.... |
NRF forecasts dip in Valentine's Day sales
...onsumers will continue buying gifts that are traditional favorites, including jewelry, but they will spend less this year, according to the NRF's 2009 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by Big Research. The study found that consumers plan to spend an average of $102.50 on Valentine's gifts and merchandise, down from last year's $122.98 per person. "A bad economy won'... |
Simmons Jewelry Co. decks SpongeBob in diamonds
...always looking for innovative ideas to develop fine jewelry, and the Nickelodeon partnership to license SpongeBob is the perfect addition to the Simmons Jewelry Co. family," Simmons Jewelry Co. co-owner Russell Simmons said in a media release.The collection will feature designs for both men and women and will be available at fine-jewelry and specialty retailers in fall 2009, with pieces retailing ... |
Denver Apparel & Accessory Market to be held in Feb
...ne 2 (combined with permanent gift showrooms)August 14-17 (with the Denver gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show)October 30-November 2 In addition to many diverse manufacturers, the markets also feature educational seminars to provide both new and experienced retailers with ideas to make their businesses more successful. The semi-annual fashion shows are a great chance to see trends and exciting n... |
5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie
...you're desperate for that one gift that will thrill and surprise your tech-savvy spouse. These gifts are not only reasonably priced—with only one a smidgen over $200—they're cutting edge. Many of these gifts can be found at electronics stores, and there is still time for a two-day or overnight delivery. You'll not only make any geek happy with these gadgets, you'll startle them with your know-how.... |
Report: Same-store sales slow in October
r the holidays, a reduction from the 7.2 percent growth seen in October-to-December sales last year.Retail Forward's ShopperScape survey shows that the majority of shoppers plan to spend about the same as they did last year on holiday gifts. Down-market shoppers appeared the most cautious about holiday spending this year, with more than half planning to spend less than last year or nothing at all.... |
America's Best Jewelers debuts social-networking
gital Director Chris Casey said in the release. "The ABJ Network is effectively a microcosm that is nurtured by the collective brain trust, issues, opinions and arguments of a community that inevitably contributes to a constant stream of ideas related to running one's own business successfully."For questions about the ABJ Network, visit ABJNetwork.com or send an e-mail to abj@nationaljeweler.com. ... |
2009 styles guide from A to Z
...in punchy citrus shades. This cute strapless dress costs £45 from Miss Selfridge (in stores from March) C is for CLUTCH BAG ... and the smaller, the better. Balenciaga’s new snakeskin styles are so teeny they can be strapped to your wrist. Check out this £18 winner from M&S D is for DISTRESSED DENIMS ... be a jean genius in hot new denim designs like this Eighties-look strapless dress fr... |
Holiday season fails to perk up apparel sales
ong the challenges are the absence of anything new or innovative and the lack of anything the consumer absolutely HAS to have.” stated Cohen. Something else of note: this month, 61% of consumers say they plan to focus more on what people need rather than on what they want in their choice of holiday gifts. “After all, how many of us really need another sweater?” asked Cohen. The NPD Group Inc... |
We teach Kelly Brook to strip
...you are giving your partner a gift. And you are in control. "To begin, you should always have one leg bent and one leg straight. Start with a nice simple pose, nothing too theatrical, ready to move." The MovesThe Wiggle 閳?a sideways figure of eight movement with your hips. The Walk 閳?walking punctuates the striptease. It's the movement that connects every other movement you make and every item of ... |
3 ways to wear headscarves
eck scarf. Double the scarf around your neck so it leaves two long ends. Tie as though you are forming the knot of a men?? tie and feed one end through so it covers Bow ... like Hilda OgdenHilda Ogden goes chicThis cute bow style looks best when your hair is tied up so wrap the scarf around your hair and tie a bow at an angle on top. Leave it wide or double up like our picture to make it thinner.... |
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