Prevent the Need for Plastic Surgery with SunGrubbies.com Sun Protection Products

Premature wrinkling is more common than ever and men and women are flocking to plastic surgeons seeking to undo years of damage. Sun damage occurs over a long period of time and many people are just beginning to see the effects of years spent outside without protection. As an on-line company specializing in sun protective products, Marta Phillips, owner of SunGrubbies.com, has noticed the increased volume of people who want to make sun protection a part of their everyday life.

According to the American Academy women's jackets of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) more than 17 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2009. And, the cost is great. Deep chemical peels can cost $2,500 to $6,000. Face lifts run from $6,000 to $25,000. "Since the number one cause of wrinkles and premature aging is sun exposure, how many of those procedures could have been avoided if people had stayed out of the sun, or at least protected their skin?" asks, Phillips

The face and neck can be protected from the sun in a number of ways. For maximum sun protection that goes beyond sunscreen, SunGrubbies.com carries products like the Sun Hood and the Neck Buff. Made from a light breathable fabric, the Sun Hood is designed to give maximum protection to the face and neck and will block 98.7% of damaging UV rays. The Neck Buff also protects the often neglected neck area from harmful UV rays. It is long enough to be pulled up to cover the lower portion of the face and is made from an advanced cooling fabric that will block 96% of UV rays.

Sunscreen is less UV protective than the physical block of SPF fabric, but it is an important daily protective measure. In the spirit of good health and to promote a lasting environment, SunGrubbies.com has made the decision to carry only natural sunscreens. Products like Beyond Coastal, are oil free and contain vitamins A, C and E. They hydrate the skin with aloe and shea butter. Melansol is water resistant and repairs, moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin. Testimonials have shown it to work on even the most sensitive skin without a reaction. Melansol was also tested and found to be effective at extreme altitudes. High concentrations of zinc oxide in a sunscreen have been shown to be especially helpful for those with severe skin sensitivity. The all natural sunscreen, Soleo, contains 22% zinc oxide. These and other natural sunscreens can be found in the Skin Care section of the SunGrubbies website.

SunGrubbies.com has been an e-retailer providing sun protection clothing and accessories to sun lovers for over 12 years. They carry products that are recommended and approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation, the Melanoma International Foundation and the Skin and Cancer Federation of Australia. Satisfaction is guaranteed with every SunGrubbies.com purchase.

For more information about SunGrubbies.com and their products, check out their website at http://www.sungrubbies.com to shop for sun protection by department or by activity. They can also be reached at their toll free phone number, (888)970-1600. Visit their boutique showroom if you live or happen to be in the San Diego area.

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TattooApparel.com National Fashion Model Search Contest for Men and Women, Prize Package Includes Trip to California, Photo Shoot and Fashion Wardrobe

The National Model Search Contest begins October 15, 2010 and runs until December 16, 2010. TattooApparel.com staff will choose one male and one female winner from the contest entrants. Each Contest Winner will receive a trip to Southern California including airfare, four nights in a Hotel and they will take part in a Professional Photo Shoot for TattooApparel.com. The male model and female model will also each receive a wardrobe prize package valued at one thousand dollars. Four Runner Ups will each receive a one hundred dollar TattooApparel.com gift card.

The Fashion Prize Package includes clothing and accessories from several sponsors including T.U.K. Shoes, Femme Metale Sterling Silver Jewelry, Tres Noir Sunglasses, Rock House Clothing, Cartel Ink Clothing and Perpetual Vogue Clothing.

Professional photography services will be supplied by Painted Pinups Photography. The team at Painted Pinups is known for their Pin Up Style Photography but they also do product, catalog and lifestyle photography. Photographer, Chad Scott is great at putting new models at ease and making a TattooApparel.com photo shoot a fun event. Professional Hair and Makeup Services for the Rocker Style Fashion Photo Shoot will be courtesy of Primarily Hair in La Habra California and Makeup Artist Gianna Collica.

The winners will fly to Southern California on Saturday, January 22, 2011 and stay for four nights. The Photo Shoot will take place on Monday, January 24. Evening entertainment that is being planned include a night at the Improv Comedy Club in Brea and an evening at The House of Blues Anaheim. The contest winners will have a day to themselves to do as they please on Tuesday, January 25th before flying home on Wednesday, January 26th.

The Contest Winners will receive a disk with copies of the digital images shot of them during the photo shoot which they may use for their portfolio.

The Perpetual Vogue Stor women's jackets e and their online store, TattooApparel.com specialize in fashions that are favored by musicians and anyone that enjoys cutting edge styles. Members of several Rock Bands are among the company's loyal customers across the globe. If you want to dress like a Rock Star without looking like you are trying too hard this is the place to shop. To best showcase their fashions the Southern California based Company likes to choose models that fit this type of style. This means that they often use their actual customers or members of local bands as models. This new National Contest allows Rockers from all over the Country the opportunity to win a trip to Southern California, a Photo Shoot and wardrobe prize package.

The company has several professional photo shoots each year at and around their Southern California location using local models. TattooApparel.com receives several emails each week from customers and aspiring models around the world and across the Country asking if they can model for them. This inspired the idea for having a National Online Model Search Contest where men and women across the United States could enter to win a prize package that includes being a fashion model for a fashion photo shoot scheduled to take place in January 2011.

The Contest is open to legal residents of the United States over the age of 21 who live in a State that permits contests. Void where prohibited. Employees of Perpetual Vogue, TattooApparel.com or any of the contest sponsors are not eligible. Anyone that has modeled for Perpetual Vogue or TattooApparel.com in the past is not eligible. See the Contest Entry Page and the Official Contest Rules Page for complete details.

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Debenhams Announces Sales of Royal Doppelganger Ring are Soaring

Debenhams has announced that sales of a dress ring have sky rocketed due to uncanny likeness to the royal version, following the announcement of Wills' and Kate's engagement last week.

Although the department store's version is a slightly different hue compared to Kate's engagement ring, it is identical in every other way except from the price - it is currently on sale for ?6.

The stone cluster ring has been one the department store's best selling styles for two seasons but has seen a massive 312% boost as customers identify it as very similar to the royal engagement ring.

Carie Barkhuizen, Debenhams PR manager, commented: "Even though it's a slightly different colour, this regal ring is sure to have a long and successful purple reign. It's clear that our customers want to feel like a princess for a fraction of the price - and for ?6 it's a royal bargain.??

"We are monitoring sales this week. If the ring continues to sell as it has over the last week, we will be looking to increase stock levels in the run up to Christmas."

The Vicenza ring is made from coloured glass surrounded by diamantes.?

Following the engagement announcement, Debenhams buyers were flung into frantic planning sessions to develop commemorative product in time for the royal wedding.

Carie Barkhuizen continued: "Kate and William's wedding will be a special day for the country and the world. All of our departments including home, lingerie and women's wear are considering ways to mark the occasion."

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including women's fashion, women's jewellery (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery), women's rings (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery/rings), women's engagement rings (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery/rings/engagement-rings), men's wear, kid's clothing, home, perfume gifts and health and beauty.

Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.

Debenhams operates 167 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark, comprising 154 full department stores and 13 Desire by Debenhams stores, which is a small store concept featuring an edited product range. Debenhams also has 60 international franchise stores in 23 countries. Debenhams online store can be found at Debenhams.com, where shoppers can find out all about the latest products to reach Debenhams's via Debenhams TV.

Carie Barkhuizen
Debenhams P women's jackets R Manager
33 Wigmore Street
London
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020 7408 3298
http://www.debenhams.com

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Hapari Swimwear Experiences Rapid Growth Despite Vacillating Economy

The past two years have meant exponential growth for Hapari, a manufacturer and retailer of chic tankinis. After expanding into the wholesale market in 2010, the tankini swimwear company's products are now worn by customers in 58 countries and territories across the world.

In the last year alone, Hapari witnessed a 137% growth in online sales alone, which is in addition to the wholesale channel that has a newly appointed wholesale rep manager in Makay Tautu.

"We attribute our substantial growth to several factors," said John Curry, director of operations at Hapari. "Because we offer our swimwear at such a competitive price, customers are always surprised by the high quality construction that surpasses their expectations. Customer referrals have fueled the popularity of our product, and when that is combined with the success of our website, we get the burgeoning growth that we've been experiencing."

Unveiling new styles of plus size swimwear, junior's swimsuits and more, Hapari recently added fresh designs for 2011. With over a dozen new prints, the company has expanded its selection of clothing that accompanies swimwear, such as cover shorts and skirts. To stay ahead in the industry, Hapari attends swimwear trade shows in order to spot new trends and meet sales representatives, designers and manufacturers.

"We're tremendously energized by our past growth and hope that it allows us to do even more in the future," said Curry. "Our team is propelled b women's jackets y creativity and focused on customer service, so when we look towards the future of the company, we have nothing but exciting things ahead."

About Hapari
Hapari Swimwear makes swimsuits and long tankinis that are stylish and comfortable for all body types, enhancing the curves women want while hiding those they don't. The versatile swimwear can be mixed and matched with any top and bottom so that women get the perfect fit. The company began when two designer mothers took their dissatisfaction with women's swimwear and turned it into a passion. Hapari's modest swimwear has body-shaping secrets that enhance the female figure and allow every woman to feel confident and beautiful in her swimsuit.

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Zoyoko.com, the Premiere European Designer e-Boutique and Social Networking Site for Mums-To-Be Launches in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg with Must Have Styles from Eva Alexander Maternity

When a woman is looking for a first class shopping experience during her pregnancy she goes to Zoyoko.com. There are very few places where a woman will find such a beautifully hand-picked selection of stylish maternity clothes. With a moto of "Zit goed, voelt goed, doet goed" or lightly translated, "Look good, feel good, do good", Zoyoko only carries certain maternity wear brands that are well known for their stylish designs and excellent quality. The blending of each label's 'personality' creates those perfect looks for every mum-to-be.

Women have never looked so sexy yet subtly sophisticated in a manner that is quintessentially European during their pregnancies. Featuring designer maternity clothes from some of the most sought after collections, Zoyoko.com carries an enviable selection of maternity dresses, maternity tops, maternity trousers, maternity skirts and a versatile and very stylish range of maternity office wear. Selected in a beautiful palette of colours, how could a woman not look and feel chic & stylish during their maternity.

When asked why they chose Eva Alexander as one of their Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) primary labels, Mr. De Coninck and Ms. Wymeersch stated, "Their maternity clothes are just so elegant and stylish, and the quality is outstanding. Not to mention that within the first 24 hours of our [Dutch] launch, we received a message 'And they have EVA ALEXANDER?!! I should be pregnant again...', If our customers like Eva Alexander, we love Eva Alexander."

Zoyoko.com is the creation of Tim De Coninck and Sofie Wymeersch an internet genius combined with the talents of a visionary and inspirational stylist where designer shopping has become ingeniously intertwined with a social network made for expecting women around Europe. Where else is it that a woman can chat with her friends, get advice for her toddler and shop designer brands for her current pregnancy? Zoyoko also has a number of talented and experienced 'mamassadors' that engage with the women in different geographical locations to offer them style advice, excellent customer service, and connect women throughout their network with similar issues and questions. 'True friendships develop and grow from women who meet through the Zoyoko network because it is a unique time in a woman's life when there is a quite significant change from pregnancy to motherhood' says Mr. De Coninck.

With a moto of "look good, feel good, do good" Mr. De Coninck and Ms. Wymeersch, similar to the principles of Eva Alexander, believe that a company should also be professionally and socially responsible. "We want to do the right thing because it is important to help other people and we hope to contribute with our mamassador service as well as by offering clients to send back their clothes that we will then share with the two charity organizations that we are collaborating with." states Ms. Wymeersch.

Eva Alexander launched it's online maternity wear shop at http://www.eva-alexander.com in January of 2011, and has quickly become one of the trendsetters in maternity wear fashion. The creation of stylish maternity wear designs that combine figure flattering silhouettes, modern lines and smart tailoring with luxury fabrics, distinctive detail and quality workmanship has been received with rave reviews. Well known for their maternity work wear, stunning maternity occasion wear, and versatile must have essentials, Eva Alexander has clientele that ranges from professionals and executives to style savvy fashionistas and a celebrity following that includes the likes of Sienna Miller. With three iconic collections that are inspiring, innovative and bold: Essentials, The Office and Twilight Beauty, Eva Alexander has been embraced internationally and continues to dress women fashionably for every occasion during her pregnancy.

ElegantPlus.com: Expert Guides to Plus Size Clothing, Shopping and Lifestyle Turns Four

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Leading Plus-Size Premium Denim Designer Announces Growing Demand for Two Lines of Innovative, Comfortable Jeans for Curvy Women of All Sizes

Jessica Svoboda, founder and CEO of SVOBODA, is pleased to announce a growing customer demand for two product lines of women's and plus size women's jeans, designed specifically for women with curves between the sizes of 6 and 28, or up to a 52" waist. Jeans so comfortable you could sleep in them? Slim and lift plus size stretch jeans that are both high tech and high profile? You can bet your bootie on it. SVOBODA's two premium denim lines for curvy women of all sizes, the 360 Stretch? and the TLC? (Trim.Lift.Contour) are selling fast.

360 Stretch ? jeans are designed for extreme comfort. They combine the fit, style and look of a jean with the comfort of a knit pant. Made of SVOBODA's own 360 Stretch Denim?, these jeans appear similar to other premium jeans on the surface but are actually made of a super-soft brushed knit that hugs your curves. They're designed to look great, but feel fantastic.

TLC? jeans are actually discreet, comfortable shapewear, made with SVOBODA's own Architectural Denim?, one of the most technically advanced fabrics on the market. It is heavier weight cotton stretch denim made with T-400, which provides multi-directional stretch and one of the highest recoveries available. In other words, these jeans comfortably smooth out the "lumps" and "bumps" other plus size stretch jeans can't, and they won't "sag" or "bag" with wear.

Both product lines have been expertly designed with a curvy figure in mind. They feature a SVELTE? Tummy Panel and curved waistband, which ensures the jeans don't gap at the back. Additionally, washes, pockets and trims are appropriately sized and positioned to highlight a curvy woman's assets and downplay problems. The result is perfect proportion.

"We have had a few 360 Stretch? and TLC? products in the line for some time now, and they have always been some of our best sellers. As a result, we decided in January to focus solely on these two product lines," explains Svoboda.

"Customer response has been unbelievable," Svoboda continues. "Stores that bought SVOBODA exclusively for their larger customers are now stocking the product in the complete size range, while key plus-size wholesale jean accounts have been reordering multiple times a week. The inventory we bought to sustain SVOBODAStyle.com for approximately three months sold out the first two weeks. Although we brought a large percent of our production back to Los Angeles and shortened our production cycle to four weeks, we still can't seem to make them fast enough to meet the demand."

What is driving this demand?

"A product that delivers the advertising promise," says Svoboda. "You can't change your body overnight, but you can change the way it looks instantly with SVOBODA TLC ?. Unlike other brands that claim to deliver all of these product attributes, our product actually does live up to the promise."

Jessica Svoboda is passionate about jeans for everyday women, including jeans for healthy women, jeans for curvy women, jeans for fit women, jeans for muscular women and jeans for plus size women.

Jessica invites fashion magazine editors and plus size fashion bloggers to review both product lines when researching "Best of Denim," "Best Plus Size Jeans," or "Best Jeans for a Curvy Body Type" issues this fall." She believes it is time mainstream media allow women to see themselves reflected within the press. Only recently have magazines started to use curvy and plus size models and actresses on covers and key editorial pieces.

SVOBODA jeans are made in Los Angeles, California, and can be found in luxury department stores as well as high end boutiques and specialty plus size stores in the United States and worldwide. More information is available at the SVOBODAStyle.com website. All styles retail between $118 and $148.

About Jessica Svoboda:

Jessica Svoboda has met countless women at one of their most vulnerable times: in the dressing room, and she has witnessed how fit, healthy, curvy and plus size women have been affected by Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) the media. When she launched SVOBODA in 2004, her mission was to create the best jeans for curvy, plus size women and to be an agent for change in the fashion community on behalf of healthy, real, voluptuous, beautiful women everywhere.

About SVOBODA:

Evolving as a true denim lifestyle brand, SVOBODA offers great fitting jeans and style for curvy women of all sizes, including plus sizes. SVOBODA sophisticated modern classic clothing and trendy plus size women's apparel is designed for petites to tall women and includes loungewear, sportswear, plus size social wear, and plus size career attire.

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Varicose Veins and Pregnancy: why it Happens and how to Treat it

About forty percent of pregnant women will develop varicose veins, according to vein specialist Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center in Maine.

"Hormone surges are part of the biological process of pregnancy, and varicose veins are sometimes part of that process," said Dr. Asbjornsen. "If mothers-to-be pay attention to their vein health, it can go a long way toward treating, or even preventing, a problem that has numerous solutions."

Dr. Asbjornsen suggests a few tips to help decrease or prevent varicose veins during pregnancy:

•     Wear graduated compression stockings, especially in the first trimester.
•     Exercise often— even a brisk walk will help circulation and reduce symptoms.
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•     Avoid tight clothes or high-heeled shoes.
•     Gain only as much weight as recommended by the obstetrician.
•     Take a pre-natal vitamin daily.

To better understand how varicose veins happen, here's a quick review of how veins work. Veins carry blood from all the extremities back to the heart. The blood in the legs travels up against gravity, so when the valves in the veins become damaged, blood flows back into the legs to create a "pooling" effect. The hormone progesterone can act as a vasodilator— a hormone that opens or relaxes blood vessels— causing the valves in the veins to stretch significantly, sometimes to the point of damaging them. The result: varicose veins.

The first trimester is an especially important time to think about vein health. Women with known risk factors for venous disease should consider wearing compression stockings throughout the first three months of pregnancy and possibly longer. The most common risk factor is having a family history of venous disease.

Maternity graduated compression stockings are specially designed to fit more snugly at the ankles and calves and less so toward the top. The gradual change in compression helps the weak valves in the veins to circulate the blood more effectively. Though pregnancy compression stockings (and body garments) are available with a doctor's prescription, many maternity stores also offer them. Accurate sizing is critical, so it is best to check with a doctor prior to purchasing any type of compression while pregnant.

The second and third trimester may also carry some risk of developing varicose veins. The volume of blood in a healthy woman increases to about 50% more than before the pregnancy, with the largest increase in the second trimester. With more volume to move, all of the blood vessels are under increased stress. In this final trimester, the uterus continues to expand and put pressure on the veins in the abdominal region. The most damage, however, seems to happen in the first trimester.

Many women find that their varicose veins go away a few months after labor, while others continue to suffer with them. There are many options available to treat varicose veins and typically cause very little pain and have high success rates.

Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen is the founder of the Maine Phlebology Association and the Vein Healthcare Center in Maine. Dr. Asbjornsen is certified by the American Board of Phlebology and cares for all levels of venous disease, including spider veins, varicose veins and venous stasis ulcers.

Adyen Announces Partnership with Lifetime Television’s Leading Social Gaming Network, Roiworld

Adyen, a premier global e-commerce solutions provider, today announced a partnership with Roiworld, a leading international brand in the casual gaming industry owned by Lifetime Television, a division of A&E Television Networks, LLC (AETN). Roiworld teamed with Adyen to gain access to the e-commerce provider's vast array of unique and fully-customizable solutions including real-time analytics and the ability to adapt payment pages to individual markets worldwide.

Roiworld is a fashion-forward, dressup site with over 50% of its users coming from outside the United States. While much of the site is free-to-play fashion games, Roiworld includes a robust avatar and shopping system that includes micro-transactions. New clothing, accessories and hairstyles are added to the store everyday creating a vibrant e-commerce experience.

"In this economy, more and more companies are looking for ways to cut costs and increase their return on investment, and many are finding that the most effective - and quickest - way to do so, is to improve their online conversion rates," said Peter Caparso, North American President of Adyen.

Adyen's solution is unique in that it will provide Roiworld with not only over 70-different payment options, but also the most advanced fraud to detection tools on the market. Most importantly, Adyen will host the Roiworld payment page, which means Adyen takes on all PCI liability and thereby all risk associated with online credit card transactions; a feature, offered to every partner, that acts as a safety guard against potential threats, when handling payments over the Internet.

"Roiworld is excited by the prospect of partnering with Adyen to help deliver a solution that will rapidly increase conversion rates internationally," said Lisa Paulson, Vice President of Business Development, Games for AETN. "Roiworld's user base is truly worldwide and being able to provide users the ability to make transactions in their currency and with relevant payment methods is critical to our success. Adyen's solution gives us the scope and flexibility to grow our international markets."

Adyen, a leading e-commerce provider since its inception in 2006, plans to work with Roiworld to implement top-of-the-line features which allow merchants to identify deceptive payment patterns and set specific parameters to prevent fraudulent payments from occurring. Adyen's team will also work with Roiworld on specific strategies in regards to currencies and payment options by individual country.

Adyen's fully customizable solution will also offer Roiworld real-time financial analytics that will provide the company with a comprehensive data report, regarding individual marketplace transactions to allow for immediate course-correction. In addition, "A/B testing,"' will allow Roiworld to fashion coats online test individual payment page features, color schemes, language and layouts to determine the highest conversion rates for any given region.

Beyond Roiworld, Adyen's client portfolio includes Vodafone, Badoo, Spil Games, PopCap Games and Getty Images.

About Adyen
Adyen is the leading provider of global Internet payment and e-commerce solutions for mid, large and enterprise e-commerce merchants. Adyen's revolutionary Internet payment solution enables merchant to significantly increase online conversion by optimizing the online payment process. This "one-stop" solution can be implemented within days and connects companies to global customers through a growing offering of payment methods. To learn more, please go to http://www.adyen.com .

About Roiworld
Roiworld.com is a style portal that provides visitors with a virtual wardrobe where fashion knows no bounds. The site promises users access to over 65,000 fabulous clothing items; from minis to gowns, women will explore, experiment and discover their own sense of style in a fun online game setting.

With the launch of Roiworld.com – one of the leading international brands in the casual gaming arena Roiworld boasts the most sophisticated and artistic virtual dress-up design talent in the world. Roiworld.com provides the perfect setting for women to escape, have fun and share their personalized style ideas with a social network of their fashion-savvy friends.

About Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families.? Lifetime Television?, Lifetime Movie Network?, Lifetime Real Women? and Lifetime Digital? (which includes myLifetime.com, LMN.tv, Lifetime Games, Roiworld.com, DressUpChallenge.com, MothersClick.com and LifetimeMoms.com ) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A&E Television Networks, LLC.? A&E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group, Hearst Corporation and NBC Universal.

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Enter to Win $500 Shopping Spree with Vintage-Inspired Clothing Designer Stop Staring!

Setting new trends in Hollywood and gracing the red carpet is all in a day's work for Stop Staring!, a clothing label created by designer Alicia Estrada. Wanting to spread the word and thank its fans, the designer is offering a $500 shopping spree for one lucky winner.

Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on June 1 fashion jackets , 2011 and ending at 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2011, the sweepstakes will be open to all legal residents of the United States who are 18 years old and older.

Stop Staring! has been worn by countless celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Zooey Deschanel and Eva Mendes. Stop Staring! dresses are inspired by vintage clothing, the glamour of film noir and the sexy starlets of the 1940s and 1950s.

"The sweepstakes are a fun way to thank our fans," said designer Alicia Estrada. "We really appreciate your business, and because we've received such positive feedback and praise on the designs, we wanted to share our excitement."

To enter for a chance to win, visit the retro clothing designer's website and click the "sign-up for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate" link to then fill out an online entry form. The winner will be randomly selected after July 15, 2011.

Available up to size 18, the designer's clothing line has blown up recent media headlines for its trend-setting fashion and classic femininity. The shopping spree gives all entrants an equal chance at trying this new look for themselves. Enter to win at http://www.stopstaringclothing.com.

About Stop Staring!
Stop Staring! is committed to creating original vintage inspired dresses and RTW that empowers women by embracing and celebrating their female form. Established in 1997, Stop Staring! is the leader of original retro chic dresses and separates that flatter the figure and cater to a woman's independent spirit with timeless and classic styles at consistently affordable prices. Alicia Estrada, head designer and founder of the Stop Staring! collection, started sewing at the age of seventeen. Today, Alicia's love of all things vintage plays a key role in her design process. She continually incorporates the details of yesteryear into her beautiful and flattering retro-contemporary pieces.

The Sportsman’s Guide Launches New, Redesigned Mobile Commerce Site

The Sportsman's Guide?, a premier sporting goods brand in the portfolio of Redcats USA, today announced the launch of a redesigned mobile website (m.SportsmansGuide.com), offering a state-of-the-art design that optimizes mobile access to the site, making shopping from a mobile device faster, easier and as convenient as shopping from a home computer.

When visiting the site, customers will immediately notice the overall ease of the mobile online experience. The website automatically maximizes the display by instantly adjusting to the smart phone or mobile device being used. Plus, mobile-friendly, easy-to-use functions make browsing and search simple and quick.

Other key features on the new m.SportsmansGuide.com mobile website include:

• A dynamic carousel function that automatically scrolls through the day's promotions
• Easy-touch browsing that makes finding categories, then drilling down to the desired item, fast and effortless
• A simple log-in feature that promotes a customized experience, including fast, easy checkout
• A new menu function that promotes one-touch navigation using "Your Guide"
• Enhanced image control that makes enlarged views easy
• Customer reviews that are easy to find and browse
• Streamlined viewing of product videos
• A simple click that takes visitors from SportsmansGuide.com to BoatingSavings.com to WorkWearSavings.com and back, with a one-cart checkout process

"This new mobile Sportsman's Guide website gives customers the same ease of use they've come to expect when visiting The Sportsman's Guide website from their home computer," explained Sportsman's Guide CEO Jay Berlin. "It puts The Guide's large selection of discount-priced gear and clothing whenever and wherever customers want it. What's more, our in-house design team promises many future enhancements that will keep the site at the forefront of the mobile shopping experience."    

To access The Sportsman's Guide mobile website, users need to navigate to m.SportsmansGuide.com from the web browsers on their internet-enabled phones.

Located in Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," The Sportsman's Guide? has been outfitting the nation's outdoorsmen and women with big name, discount-priced outdoor gear and clothing since mailing its first catalog in 1977. The Guide? has long been noted for discount prices, a huge selection, fast shipping, courteous hassle-free service and the strongest guarantee of satisfaction in the business.

About Redcats USA
Redcats USA is a dynamic, multi-channel, web-driven home-shopping leader, with numerous successful brands in its portfolio: AVENUE?, Woman Within?, Jessica London?, Roaman's?, KingSize?, and BrylaneHome? sold on OneStopPlus.com?, The Sportsman's Guide? and TGW.com - The Golf Warehouse?. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including men's and women's plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and sporting goods/outdoor gear. Redcats USA is a Redcats company.

About Redcats
Redcats is a leading worldwide online retailer for fashion and home furnishings. The group gathers 17 European and US based brands in 31 countries: Avenue?, Woman Within? women's coats online , Jessica London?, Roaman's?, KingSize?, BrylaneHome?, OneStopPlus.com, The Sportsman's Guide?, TGW.com - The Golf Warehouse?, Ellos, La Redoute, Vertbaudet, Cyrillus, Somewhere, Daxon, Stella McCartney Kids and Castaluna. In 2010, Redcats generated 3.436 billion euros of sales including 54% on Internet and employs over 14,000 associates. Redcats distribution network combines more than 70 e-commerce sites, nearly 600 stores and around 30 catalogues for 26 million active customers. Redcats is a PPR Company. For any further information: http://www.redcats.com

Contact Information
Karen Davis
Corporate PR & Communications
Redcats USA
Karen.davis(at)redcatsusa(dot)com
212-502-9315

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MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Showcases The Online Auction

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MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Showcases The Online Auction

MyReviewsNow Online Shopping showcases bidz.com, a leader in the online auction world. Shoppers have the opportunity to get their favorite fashions, electronics and accessories at low prices by bidding on bidz.com. This online auction website features name brand items that individuals can usually find at high end department stores. Bidz.com's success is generated by its fast pace and endless supply of merchandise. The online auction platform has become an exciting place to interact with other shoppers, and bidz.com makes online bidding exciting. MyReviewsNow Online Shopping is dedicated to bringing bidz.com to new audiences. Bidz.com is a 24-7 online auction community that allows online shoppers to bid anytime. Shoppers can monitor each bid and arrange to autobid on items. Bidz.com sends an email to a shopper when another shopper is bidding on the same item in the online auction.

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Online shoppers can look to bidz.com for great deals on every item. Shoppers have the opportunity to bid low on items, creating an exciting atmosphere where two bidders compete for one item. Successful bidders are often the individuals who bid at the very last minute and use the element of surprise to beat their competition. Bidz.com's winning bids on diamond jewelry are as low as ten dollars, and winning bids on electronics are as low as twenty dollars. Shoppers can g fashion coats et items for lower prices during particular times of the day.

The main appeal of bidz.com is its affiliation with name brands. Shoppers can find the most popular brands on bidz.com, from 7 of Mankind to authentic Chanel. In addition to the electronics and accessories, bidz.com also sells high-end clothing for adults and children. Shoppers can find name brand denim, dresses, men's suits and men's and women's shoes. Bidz.com gives online shoppers a unique way to shop in the oversaturated world of online auctions.

International Appeal

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Bidz.com has a host of loyal shoppers who look to the website for huge deals. These online shoppers come to bidz.com for clothing, electronics, jewelry and watches that cannot be found anywhere else. Bidz.com provides a unique, exciting shopping experience for all of their online shoppers. Bidz.com's popularity not only stems from its low prices but also from the popular name brands that it features every day. The online auction community is filled with websites that sell the same thing every day, but bidz.com constantly gives online shoppers new products and new deals.

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Available for Comment: Kim Walls, M.S. and CEO of Episencial Challenges Moms to Read Baby Skincare Labels

Following today's release of the report "Baby's Tub is Still Toxic" from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, parents may have questions about the products they are using to care for their baby's skin. Kim Walls, M.S. and a second-generation skincare expert encourages moms to go beyond the boycott:

•     I agree that harsh chemicals have no place on baby skin – or anyone's skin for that matter – because 70 percent of what goes on the skin can be absorbed into the body very quickly. Choosing products made only of all natural ingredients is a positive, actively healthy step.
•     Reading labels takes effort – no question – but, if the ingredients are naturally derived, they should be pretty easy to understand. The best product labels list the chemical AND common name of natural ingredients.
•     When choosing baby lotion, avoid petroleum-based products, such as mineral oil. Instead, look for plant-based oils such as olive, sunflower, avocado or jojoba because, in addition to moisturizing and lubricating the skin, they have actively healthy antioxidants and other good-for-you nutrients.
•     Your nose doesn't always know. An easy way to identify chemicals in personal care products is the ingredient "fragrance" a compound of up to several thousand chemicals – some quite harmful. If a product contains fragrance, it likely contains other questionable chemical ingredients.
•     Parents should know skin plays an important role in our overall health and immunity, so taking care of it is important.
•     All natural, actively healthy skincare formulas that are free from the bad stuff are more available and more affordable than ever before. But if, for whatever reason, those products aren't available to you - warm water and a wash cloth does a fine job!

About Kim Walls, M.S.
Kim Walls, M.S., the founder of Episencial, is an esthetician and a nutritionist with more than a decade of experience. Walls clinical perspective focuses on botanically-ba fashion coats online sed skin care and transdermal nutrient absorption as a pathway to improved health and beauty for women and children. She shares her experience internationally with dermatologists and estheticians, as well as childbirth and postpartum professionals, underscoring the relationship between optimum health and skincare.

To schedule an interview with Kim Walls, please contact Lisa Spicer at (818) 785-5287 or lisa(at)episencial(dot)com

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5 Holiday Tips for Healthy Legs

With holiday shopping and celebrations in full swing, now is the perfect time for people to think about how they're treating their legs.

"The holidays can be really tough on legs," said Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen, Board-certified vein specialist at the Vein Healthcare Center. "Standing in long lines, flying on planes, and even sitting in mall traffic, can give gravity the upper hand and cause blood to pool in your feet instead of returning to your heart."

Approximately half of the U.S. population has some form of venous disease, which includes (but isn't limited to) varicose veins. According to Dr. Asbjornsen, there's plenty one can do to alleviate the symptoms and prevent them from getting worse.

Here are 5 simple tips for people to take good care of their legs this season:

1.    Holiday shoppers, kick off your heels! High heels seriously restrict the calf muscles and can make it difficult for veins to get the "pump" they need. Wear sneakers or flats instead.
2.    Dress for comfort at the company party. Don't wear those tight jeans or slacks that may have fit last year. Tight clothing can be enough to restrict venous flow from the l women's jackets egs to the heart.
3.    Tap your toes when you're stuck in a plane, train or automobile. Tapping your feet— heels, then toes— squeezes the deep veins in your legs, forcing the blood to circulate.
4.    Get Christmas (compression) stockings. Graduated compression stockings (look for 20-30 mmHg) keep the blood moving and make your legs feel great, even after standing in long lines at the mall. (They're available for men and women online and at most pharmacies.)
5.    Walk for 30. Over the holidays, many people skip their regular exercise routines— to the detriment of their legs and overall health. Walking just half an hour every day is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy.

To learn more about the prevention and treatment of venous disease, visit http://www.veinhealthcarecenter.com.

Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen is the founder of the Maine Phlebology Association and the Vein Healthcare Center in Maine. Dr. Asbjornsen is certified by the American Board of Phlebology and cares for all levels of venous disease, including spider veins, varicose veins and venous stasis ulcers.

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Fine Art and Live Entertainment at San Francisco Clothing Store Skunkfunk Jan 27 and Feb 4

During the next two weekends, the City's favorite place to shop for smart and fashionable urbanwear will showcase a host of Bay Area artists at their mid-winter festivities collectively called Tour de FuNk. The San Francisco eco-friendly clothing store invites everyone to bring it on down to Skunkfunk to support this fresh collection of emerging local talent, and reward themselves with 50% off original prices on Skunkfunk fashion.

Tour de Funk gets rolling this Friday, January 27 at Skunkfunk's Mission District store, located at 302 Valencia Street, with an exhibit of select works by mixed-media artist Carmen Solis. From 6 to 9 pm, gypsy-jazz-punk collective Cyclub will lay it on, and have everyone in the store moving their juNk to their awesome fuNk.

At this special art show, Solis will present her latest work—a series that examines the way society incorporates animal patterns and prints into clothing and accessories. Influenced by Kafka's story "Metamorphism" and Max Ernst's "Fatagagas," Solis portrays animals in highly humanistic states.

Cyclub has just returned from an intense tour of Japan, and is looking forward to kicking things up at Skunkfunk before the launch of their upcoming world tour. The talented musical group is a jazz-psychedelic-rock band that formed in the UK after band members Adam, Sam and Simon saw Junko play as Cyclub in Camden.

The second half of Tour de FuNk takes off Saturday, February 4th at 1475 Haight Street with an exhibition of works by two Bay Area fine artists: Kate Daly and Hugo Avianto. A special live musical performance by Repeat After Me will come on at 1 pm to get the intimate Skunkfunk crowd excited and tails thumping.

Art lovers are in for a fun ride at this art show. Inspired by mankind's relationship with nature, San Francisco fine artist and illustrator Daly's paintings often depict a strong and calm woman with nature living on her body, while showing man-made objects with the casual disregard man often exhibits towards nature. Her exhibit paintings will depict the fusion of the woman form and nature.

Avianto's work is quite different. Avianto has been painting since he immigrated to United States from Indonesia in the fall of 2005, and although he is mainly a portrait painter, Skunkfunk will showcase a collection of his work, including several of his serene landscapes.

The musical act, Repeat After Me (R.A.M.) will show guests why the band is a local favorite at lively venues like Bottom of the Hill, Hemlock, and Café du Nord. The band formed in Oakland in 2010 after childhood friends Rob Kassees (lead vocals/rhythm guitar) and Tom Monaghan (bass and vocals) hooked up with Bay Area rock veterans Aaron Levin (drum/vocals) and Eric Murriguez (lead guitar/vocals), and they bonded over their shared love of '70s rock and classic songwriting.

R.A.M.'s new album, "From the Mountaintop," can be previewed and purchased on Bandcamp. Vinyl records and digital download codes can also be purchased at both San Francisco Skunkfunk locations.

The Haight location is also hosting a huge sales event starting on this date, featuring classic styles from Skunkfunk's past collections for a very limited time. All items are priced at up to 50% off original prices.

Skunkfunk (http://www.shopskunkfunk.com) is a Manhattan and San Francisco clothing store that offers urbanites eco-friendly fashion, including convertible clothing that can be instaly redesigned for different occasions. The Spanish-born purvey of fine clothing is applauded for their eco-friendly fabrics and ethical distribution practices that harmonize with the environment.

Skunkfunk works hard to bring positive change to three areas of their fashion industry: people, planet and prosperity. Textiles are carefully chosen based upon their impact to the environment, and include recycled polyester, organic cotton, and Lyocell.

RECYCLED POLYESTER
Polyester comes from crude oil, a natural scarce resource with a low renewability ratio. Recycled p women's jackets olyester is processed in a less energy intensive way than creating virgin fibers, and it's a perfect option to give a second life to post-industrial remains or post-consumer plastic waste.

ORGANIC COTTON
Organic Cotton is a natural fiber cultivated without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides or fertilizers, and is not genetically modified.

LYOCELL
Lyocell is a light and silky textile made from regenerated cellulosic fiber that comes from eucalyptus wood pulp. The biodegradable fiber is extracted under a sustainable closed-loop process that saves energy.

For more information about Tour de FuNk or any of Skunkfunk's products, call (415) 692-7678, go to http://www.shopskunkfunk.com, or visit one of their three stores located at 1475 Haight Street (Haight-Ashbury) and 302 Valencia Street (The Mission) in San Francisco or 181 Orchard Street (SoHo) in New York City.

About Skunkfunk
Skunkfunk is a Spanish-born New York and San Francisco clothing store that specializes in environmentally-friendly women's, children's and men's clothing. Skunkfunk has stores in San Francisco, New York City, various European cities and online. Their clothing is also sold in multi-brand stores throughout the United States.

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ModCloth Teams Up with The Princess Project to Send High School Students to Prom In Style

This year, innovative online retailer ModCloth is helping to make prom extra special for Bay Area high school students, by pledging to donate up to 500 dresses to The Princess Project. The Princess Project is a non-profit promoting self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who cannot otherwise afford them. On March 5, 2012, ModCloth will donate one dress to The Princess Project for every dress purchased from ModCloth's "Fancy Frocks" category, with the goal of donating 500 dresses.

"With ModCloth's vast selection of vintage-inspired dresses, we're in a perfect position to partner with this great organization and help make some prom wishes come true," says VP of Marketing, Katie Garlinghouse. "Beyond directly helping some high school students feel extra special at their proms, we are excited to involve our community in a campaign that makes self-expression through personal style accessible to all women."

Since The Princess Project began in 2002, the organization has provided over 18,000 girls with free dresses and accessories. This year, they hope to serve over 4,000 California girls through dress giveaway events in the San Francisco area. The giveaways in San Francisco will be held March 17th-25th. To learn more or get involved, visit The Princess Project website.

About The Princess Project:
Entering its eleventh year, The Princess Project is a 100 percent volunteer-run effort that provides free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who could not otherwise afford them. The Princess Project collects new and "nearly new" formal dresses and accessories from women, girls, and companies, and distributes them free of charge to teens at events in the spring in San Francisco area, Silicon Valley and San Diego. To learn more about the Princess Project, visit http://www.princessproject.org.

About ModCloth:
ModCloth.com is an innovative online retailer specializing in independent women's fashion and decor. They've attracted a large, devoted following through engaging promotions on the ModCloth Blog and social networks. Their mission is to democratize the fashion industry by nurturing a fun and engaging community and bringing indie designer products to market with customer feedback and validation. A cornerstone of the brand is their Be the Buyer,? program which allo women's coats ws customers to vote items from emerging designers into production. Founded by husband-and-wife team Susan Gregg Koger and Eric Koger, ModCloth has grown from its humble beginnings in a Carnegie Mellon dorm room to a 275-employee operation and "America's Fastest-Growing Retailer" in a few short years.

How to Get Beach-Ready for Less

Have you recently booked a holiday? If so, now is the time to start thinking about what you will take with you, what state your beach body is in and what factor sun cream you will need.

Stock up on sun cream and after sun

Good sun cream tends to cost a lot, but the protection of your skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun is well worth the expense. Nonetheless, you can trim the cost of buying sun cream and other sun products by using discount vouchers for stores such as Boots and Superdrug.

Plan your holiday wardrobe

There is no need to fashion coats buy a whole new set of clothes and accessories just for a week's holiday, but most people could do with a few new pieces to brighten up your summer wardrobe and bring it up to date. Before shopping, check online for discount codes for fashion retailer's websites, and don't forget to use promotional codes for buying sunglasses – there are loads of brilliant deals available for these fashion accessories, so there's no need to spend a small fortune.

Get your beach body ready

For many women, and men for that matter, the preparations for striding out onto a beach in a swimsuit start weeks and maybe even months before the holiday itself. You can save money on all the fake tanning, waxing, manicures, pedicures, hair and beauty treatments an any other pampering you like by using voucher codes you find online to book appointments at your local beauty salons.

Desert Rose Book Tour Continues as Bernice A. King Appears at MLK Jr. National Memorial and Busboys and Poets

The University of Alabama Press is proud to announce women's jackets that Bernice A. King will sign copies of her mother's memoir, Desert Rose: The Life and Legacy of Coretta Scott King on Saturday, May 26, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial. The tour will continue that night as King signs at Busboys and Poets from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The MLK Jr. National Memorial is located at 1964 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, D.C. The Busboys and Poets signing will be held at the Shirlington location, 4251 South Campbell Avenue, Arlington, Virginia; phone: 703-379-9756.

"When I first visited the monument of my father, I was both proud and humbled…proud to be the daughter of a man who impacted the world globally and humbled that our nation would bestow such an honor upon him. The book signing of my mother's memoir Desert Rose: The Life and Legacy of Coretta Scott King at the memorial is an opportunity befitting the tremendous love, dedication and impact she had not only on my father and his life's work, but also the world at large," said Bernice A. King.

Desert Rose was written by Coretta's sister Edythe Scott Bagley, who partnered with award-winning author Joe Hilley during the editing stages to ensure the story was complete, comprehensive, and compelling. Although Mrs. Bagley passed away in June of 2011, the dream of Mrs. King to have her story published is being carried on through her daughter, Bernice A. King, and Edythe's son, Arturo Bagley. Desert Rose details Coretta's upbringing in a family of proud, land-owning African Americans from Marion, Alabama, with a profound devotion to the ideals of social equality and the values of education, as well as her later role as her husband's most trusted confidant and advisor.

As Coretta's older sister, Edythe shared in almost all of Coretta's many trials and tribulations. Desert Rose charts Coretta's hesitance about her romance with Martin Luther King and the prospect of having to sacrifice her dream of a career in music to become a minister's wife. Ultimately, Coretta chose to utilize her artistic gifts and singing voice for the Movement through the development and performance of Freedom Concerts. This book also charts Coretta's own commitment and dedication, in the years that followed King's death, to the causes of international civil rights, the antiapartheid movement, and the establishment of the King Center in Atlanta and the national King Holiday. Coretta's devotion to activism, motherhood, and the movement led by her husband, and her courageous assumption of the legacy left in the wake of King's untimely assassination, are wonderfully detailed in this intimate biography.

The University of Alabama Press, celebrating more than 65 years of fine publishing, is one of the largest publishers in the South. It publishes between 70 and 75 books a year in southern history, archaeology, military history, Judaic studies, literary criticism, communication, sports, Civil Rights, religion, and regional topics.

Desert Rose: The Life and Legacy of Coretta Scott King
By Edythe Scott Bagley with Joe Hilley
6 x 9 inches / 360 pages / 48 b&w illustrations
ISBN: 978-0-8173-1765-2 / $34.95 cloth
ISBN: 978-0-8173-8612-2 / $27.95 ebook

Early Praise for Desert Rose:
"Desert Rose is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the first family of the Civil Rights Movement. This book offers an insightful look at the life of Coretta Scott King, and by default the life of Dr. King, from a unique and rare perspective. It provides an excellent ground-level view of African American life in Perry County and in Alabama's Black Belt."    
—Hasan Kwame Jeffries, author of Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama's Black Belt

"Coretta Scott King, like so many women during the Civil Rights Movement, has never gotten her just due other than being Mrs. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But her work and leadership was just as instrumental in advancing the cause of Black folk. Desert Rose puts the light on Coretta and her family, and allows us to revel in the courageous work of a remarkable family, and definitely a strong and fearless woman like Coretta Scott King."
—Roland S. Martin, nationally syndicated columnist and author of Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America

"Desert Rose provides a useful window into the lives of Edythe Scott Bagley and her sister, Coretta Scott King. Illuminating African American middle-class life in Black Belt Alabama at the turn of twentieth century, the author takes us behind the scenes where readers can see the toll civil rights activism took on the King family, both immediate and extended."
—Andrew Manis, author of A Fire You Can't Put Out: The Civil Rights Life of Birmingham's Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth

"It is difficult to think of a person more qualified to write a biography of Coretta Scott King than her older sister, Edythe S. Bagley. An accomplished scholar and writer, Bagley creates in Desert Rose: The Life and Legacy of Coretta Scott King, a portrait not just of her younger sister who grew up to play a large role in the nation's history, but of the family that produced and nurtured Coretta and sent her proudly out into the world to assume her rightful place. As scholars and historians begin to do the necessary work on the life of Mrs. King and her unique individual contributions to progressive movements in this country--both before and after the death of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--they will find in Desert Rose a loving portrait, filled with anecdotes, family stories, historical footnotes, and memories only a sister could provide. For those who want a closer look at an extraordinary woman, Desert Rose: The Life and Legacy of Coretta Scott King will provide that intimate glance with great affection, deep understanding, and amazing grace."
—Pearl Cleage, author of Till You Hear From Me and the play A Song for Coretta

Pre Ramadan Offer at MyBatua.com - Modest Islamic Clothing Shop

MyBatua.com is a popular online store catering to traditional and modern Islamic women's clothing needs with wide range of styles and designs. It has more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing handmade, embroidered clothing and accessories for fashion Industry. MyBatua brings the ultimate trends to your door and allows you to enjoy them without spending a fortune. The store has always strived to offer great value to our customers for their money.

The Leading International Online Shopping website for Islamic clothing MyBatua.com announces "Pre Ramadan" shopping offer on Special Abayas, Jilbabs, Hijabs and much more of Islamic clothing collections online. All type modern, trendy, stylish and designer collections, available in hundreds of designs, textures and fabrics with multiple colors, embroideries and sizes. All the shoppers are offered 10% discount on their shopping.

MyBatua online sto fashion jackets online re offers customization of clothes for plus sizes and lengths. There are many women for whom standard, off-the-rack outfits pose sizing or fitting limitations. They need a certain level of customization for a better fit of garments. If you happen to be someone who has always experienced difficulties with standard sizes, tailor-made abayas, jilbabs & sherwanis might be just the right choice for you. It is now possible to order custom-fitted clothes online specially abayas at Mybatua.com up to 7 XL plus size.

MyBatua.com Presents Online Islamic Woman's Fashion Clothes at Cost-Effective Rates including Abaya, Jilbab, Hijab, Tunics, Tops, Scarves, Stoles, Shawls, Bags, Purses, Footwear and more. Registered customers can also invite their friends to shop on MyBatua.com. The invited friend gets a 10% discount. One of the biggest benefit of being a member is that - for every friend who accepts your invitation & shops, the member gets a $20 shopping voucher (coupon code) free*.

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