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EXCLUSIVE: Jewelers see uptick in sales since Black Friday
...it busier than last year from what I remember," he says.Diamonds and fine color have been strong so far.Van Renssalear Jewelers in Billings, Mont., had success with natural colored diamonds this past weekend, selling two blues in the $15,000 to $35,000 range, says owner Steven Morse."We're selling some larger, natural colored diamonds; we've had requests for reds and pinks, and we've sold some blu... |
Li-Lo almost puts me off leopard print
...y 9th 2008We're heading in to what the newspapers call the silly season (all the celebs are on holiday and therefore not misbehaving, and generally there's not much news around), but we've still had a busy week on the Sun fashion desk. All the high street stores are launching their Autumn/Winter ranges so we've been trying to get excited about floor length military coats and tartan at the same tim... |
Tissu Premier - two profitable days for fashion industry
... the reins. We no longer know what to expect from him; he wants to buy when he wants and where he wants. His expectations are forever changing and, not only do we have to guess what they are, but we also have to stay one step ahead.Tissu Premier will take place during 21 and 22 January 2009 at Lille Grand Palais.therefore, we are inviting you to Tissu Premier which, once again, provides solutions ... |
Myshape introduces Valentine’s Day Collection
...women are beautiful no matter what their shape or size," says Rae. "they would be more beautiful if they could easily find clothes that fit and flatter them! So we each do our part to make that happen -- at Julianna Rae, we design clothes that will look beautiful on different body shapes and myShape takes the guess work out of finding the perfect match. It's like making great music together, but t... |
Unemployment Insurance Benefits: What You Should Know
...et without a paycheck? Here's what you should know to take advantage of the new law.How you qualify: To be eligible, you must be unemployed through no fault of your own and be actively seeking work. Requirements vary from state to state. Generally, wages earned and time on the job determine if you qualify and the level of assistance you will receive.for example, In Washington you need to have 680 ... |
NOVA Fashion Week to debut in Northern Virginia
...le to sell their designs from what was seen on the runway and can be purchased within tents set up for shopping. This event is complimentary to all who want to attend.Designer Showcase Sale: An individual tent will be set up for designers from the week’s shows to review their individual designs and purchase from what was seen on the runway.02 | 29 | 09 - Luxury Designer Fashion Showcase - the luxu... |
Tacori prevails in suit over copyrighted rings
Cleveland--A U.S. District Court judge has entered a $650,000 judgment against an Ohio jewelry manufacturer accused of selling rings it purchased from overseas companies that infringe upon the copyrighted designs of Glendale, Calif.-based Tacori Enterprises.In an order filed last week in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division in Cleveland, Judge Kathleen O'Malley s... |
Handbags maker Coach reduces new store growth plans
...our enthusiasm is tempered by what is inevitably going to be a prolonged period of weak consumer spending. therefore, while we remain focused on innovation to support productivity, we are continuing to exercise disciplined expense control, reacting swiftly to changing business conditions, investing where prudent and cutting costs as appropriate.""To this end, we have revisited our domestic store o... |
Jordan Brand's Educational Grant Program Opens Grant Cycle for 2009-2010 School Year
...ESS WIRE)--Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE - News), today announced the launch of its newly improved Jordan Fundamental’s website, www.jordanfundamentals.com and the opening of its grant cycle for the 2009-2010 school year. Through Jordan Fundamentals, some of the country’s most dedicated educators will be awarded grants for their exceptional achievements and committed involvement... |
Oprah discusses 'Blood Diamond' today
...ence directly in a segment on what the diamond industry has done since the events depicted in the film."Sources say that the flow of conflict diamonds has been slowed to just one percent of the diamonds that are now in the marketplace, and it's important for everybody watching to know that the sale of conflict-free diamonds, a majority of all diamonds, is actually saving many African countries," s... |
Stocks fall on fresh worries about economy
...st-quarter earnings far below what Wall Street had been expected. ford Motor Co. said it lost $5.9 billion in the fourth quarter but that it has no plans to seek federal aid unless economic conditions worsen. the second-largest U.S. automaker said it reached an agreement with the United Auto Workers to end the jobs bank in which laid-off workers get most of their pay. the union already agreed to d... |
The Year in Fashion 2008
...Cuthbert, Rachel Hunter). But what Avery -- who told an ESPN camera crew that he grew up playing with dolls -- really wanted to do was -- intern at Vogue. No word on how many coffees he actually fetched for editors during his much-publicized stint at the fashion magazine, but credit him with starting a trend. Now another modest chap, Kanye West, is gunning for his own fashion internship, and accor... |
Celebrity style: Who what wear
...nd-ups. Mellow yellow ... Eva is blooming in Bill Blass at her movie premiere DITA VON TEESE ... is immaculate in pastel pink at the British Comedy Awards. JESSICA SIMPSON ... covers up for once in a beaded shift and sexy knee high boots at her perfume launch in Macy's New York SCARLETT JOHANSSON ... is a vision in grey knits at a photocall for her new film, the Spirit. We know you're married now ... |
We teach Kelly Brook to strip
...en theme if I had to! "Choose whatever evokes that erotic part of you. It's inside everyone, it's just whether you can unleash it or not." the Outfit"the most important thing is that you can take it off 閳?it sounds obvious, but I had a student who wanted to strip for her partner's 40th birthday wearing a PVC catsuit. Teesy does it ... Dita strips offhttp://www.mrpaparazzi.com"It's very noisy and ... |
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates to Historic Low
...of meetings deliberating over what else the central bank can do to control a worsening crisis. With interest rates near zero, there isn't much more the Fed can do with this traditional lever.the Fed has already started an aggressive campaign to lend directly to damaged financial markets and companies -- almost anyone with collateral. Its statement Tuesday came with a promise to extend those effort... |
ASOS unveils Spring/Summer 2009 Menswear Collection
...Preppy trend – which we’ve christened ‘Preppy Tec’ – we’re presenting a sharp, contemporary take on the classic American Ivy League look but with a softer, more colourful palette, influenced by the Italian Paninaro scooter gangs that influenced terrace fashions of the 80’s and 90’s.“Classic men’s casualwear pieces from button-down shirts and chinos to sweatshirts and nylon technical jackets are gi... |
Pippi S/S collection with practical qualities
...ping with the general trend – what is completely new is the choice of different fits like in adult fashion: slim fit, anti fit and baggy jeans. the children get clothes that fit their own playing and movements – as well as their already well-developed taste, of course. Pippi Kids is designed on the basis of current fashions, with a practical touch, so that the clothes do not just look good on the ... |
Snow stalls jewelry sales, but men still buying
...ast and West Coast jewelers this weekend, with some saying sales were nonexistent, while others said customers braved the elements to shop.New York--the economic slowdown and severe snowstorms packed a one-two punch for jewelers this weekend, with many reporting slow sales despite new sales tactics, while others celebrated the last-minute male shopper.As part of National Jeweler's annual holiday w... |
2009 styles guide from A to Z
... freshen up your wardrobe. A is for ASYMMETRIC ... one-shouldered styles will remain firm favourites next season, so hold on to yours. A beautiful floral frock such as this £160 dress from Monsoon will take you from spring weddings and glitzy barbies through to autumn parties B is for BOLD BLOOMS ... as seen at Marni and Diane Von Furstenberg boutiques.Ditch last year’s delicate prints and choose... |
Amazon.com shares soar on rosy outlook, holiday sales
... rose 24 percent. Amazon gave what it called an "appropriately conservative" first-quarter operating income range of $125 million and $210 million, on revenues ranging from $4.53 billion to $4.93 billion. Wall Street, on average, had been expecting first-quarter revenues of $4.51 billion. Bezos said the environment was now ripe for Amazon to begin discussing providing web services for larger compa... |
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