Evans Unveils The Mod Collection

Award winning plus-size clothing retailer evans has a new look for Autumn – the mod collection. Inspired by the mods of the 1960s, the clothing range includes tailored dresses, knee-high boots, smart cardigans and stylish jewellery.

As women start to think about back to work and back to school the mod collection consists of formal day wear, which is perfect for the office or smart evening occasions.

Mod colours are taken from a palette of black, dove grey, white and red berry, which contrast well with each other so women can make an impression without looking garish. A red top with black trousers or a black dress with red shoes and red accessories looks striking but formal, helping people to make an impression for all the right reasons.

Mod clothing is found at evans.co.uk by scrolling through the Shop By tab in the header of the homepage. Undernea Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) th looks, mod is positioned between the harlem soul and uchronia looks.

Here's a quick guide to some key pieces from the mod range:

(1)        Dresses
Mod dresses are simple and non-fussy but still smart. There are shift dresses and jersey dresses in shades of grey and black.

(2)        Tops
Find blouses and v-neck tops in black and white prints or bold red. All of these colours

(3)        Shoes And Boots
There are some gorgeous red court shoes and red Mary Jane shoes designed to complement black and grey outfits. Knee length leather boots echo the 60s vibe while soft, slouchy ankle boots look lovely with black trousers.

(4)        Accessories
There are bracelets, necklaces and rings featuring coloured stones to match the clothes. This includes red bead cluster rings, rust coloured bangles, red chain necklaces and red bead necklaces plus black bangles and rings.

Before making a purchase from the mod collection at evans.co.uk, shoppers can look at ratings and reviews by other customers who are invited to review their purchases in terms of fit, design, quality and value.

Orders placed at evans.co.uk can now be delivered to more than 100 countries around the world.

While online, customers can also join the community of Evans shoppers by reading our ahead of the curve area and the Fashion Fix blog and following us on Facebook or Twitter. There is an option to sign up for Evans newsletters to keep up to date with style advice and offers.

About Us: Evans is a plus size ladies fashion retailer with over 330 Evans stores around the UK and Ireland.

Shopping online is easy and can be done from the comfort of home, any time of day. There is a great range online exclusives available that you won't find in-store and international delivery to more than 100 countries.

Contact: Chanj Grewal, email: chanj.grewal(at)evans.co.uk

Visit: Evans Website: http://www.evans.co.uk
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Beyond Lingering Problems in Haiti, Progress and Vision Spark Hope

In the face of cholera outbreaks, political turmoil and faltering development efforts in Haiti, can individuals in America impact the long-term prospects for Haitians? Tamara Apollon, president of Mon Pays Mon Cuisine (i.e. My Country, My Cuisine) (Piscataway, NJ), told a United Nations commission on the status of women on February 22 that more help is needed.

She for one is doing her part. In the past several years, Apollon has traveled to Cuba and Spain, and is also meeting with companies in the U.S., to open new markets for novel Haitian-based products such as mango juice, squash puree and dried fruits. The products support a community cooperative of 300 women fruit growers in Lascoabas, about 90 minutes from Port au Prince. Apollon can generate demand for the products, but further investment is needed to buy generators, processing and storage equipment to bring the cooperative to its full potential, she says.

Women play a vital role in the economic life of Haitian families. "While creating a source of income in the cooperative movement, we must also provide more education to girls and women. We can teach them to find pride and satisfaction in growing their own basic vegetables and tubers that they will learn to preserve for periods of scarcity," Apollon told the session.                                

She is not alone in her quest. Apollon's food company is one of a growing group receiving guidance, inspiration and support from the Sustainable Haiti Coalition (http://www.sustainablehaiticoalition.org), part of the Center Leadership in Sustainability, a non-profit based in Basking Ridge, N.J. The Coalition will be featured at the second annual Sustainable Haiti Conference in Miami, April 3-6.        

The organization wants to transform Haiti through vision, leadership and collective action. "We want to look a century out at what Haiti might become — a model of ecological restoration, cultural integrity, and shared prosperity — and then work back to the decisions that need to happen now to create that future," says Coalition co-founder Jonathan Cloud.

Haitians are known for resilience in the face of hardship. Hurricanes and political turmoil have dogged Haiti for decades. Yet more than a year after the January 2010 earthquake, progress has been slow and jagged. Only a fraction of the more than $10 billion in aid pledged by the world's governments in the months after the disaster has materialized. Apollon reports that food production has been hammered by events, and an estimated one-third Port au Prince is considered "food insecure." Rice is 38 percent higher than a year ago, and malnutrition is a growing concern this spring.

Tent cities remain the only shelter for hundreds of thousands, and cholera is an ever-present threat. Many buildings in Port au Prince still lie in rubble and debris litters streets. In some outlying area, thugs demand tolls for passage. Elections last November that might have cleared the way for progress, ended in confusion, and new elections are yet to be scheduled.

The Sustainable Haiti Coalition (http://www.sustainablehaiticoalition.org) looks beyond these challenges to a future built on caring actions from those around the globe and sustainable enterprise in Haiti -- from community based projects to solar power. "The context of our vision combined with a practical roadmap for action remains the focal point of our work. We call it 'The 100 Year Resilient Rebuilding of Haiti' on behalf of the well being of the Haitian people,'" says coalition co-founder Douglas Cohen.    

The Coalition is brokering a suite of sustainable solutions to support the betterment of daily life, education for a positive future and sustainable economic development. It connects sustainable businesses inside and outside Haiti to leadership training, management, funding and other resources. It accomplishes goals through a network of volunteers and other organizations that include: Farleigh Dickinson University, Transition Youth International, the Garnet Group, the Soros Foundation, Grass Roots United, and Haiti Partner, another featured presenter at the Haiti Conference.                                

Among the Coalition's many initiatives:

Eco-& Volun-Tourism. Haiti is one of the best mountain-biking destinations in the world. With support from the International Mountain Biking Association, Travelc women's coats ology and sponsors, the Coalition wants to revitalize trails and support local tour companies and related businesses. The idea is to target tourists who would invest some vacation time in community development.

Providing Appropriate Technology to Community-Based Projects. The Coalition invested $100 to design a low-cost vegetable oil press using a standard car jack (patent pending). Local farm cooperatives in Haiti can use this "small idea" to generate much needed cooking oil -- and local income as volume grows.

Apparel for Life. This Montreal-based "green" clothing brand wants to meet burgeoning demand by siting a new plant in Haiti. The Coalition is seeking funding and local government assistance in community planning and basic services to support such development.

Solar Power. The Coalition is working to help Atlantis Energy Systems (Poughkeepsie, NY) to bring a fabrication facility online in Haiti to produce rugged PV/thermal hybrid systems, that can generate both electricity and hot water, which can make buildings totally self-sustaining. The project would generate new jobs and new sources of renewable energy, while supporting broader development of community services such as health care, playgrounds and parks, youth mentoring and educational opportunities.

How can individuals help? The Coalition is building a national partner network and is seeking additional funding and volunteers. To learn more or join, visit: http://www.sustainablehaiticoalition.org

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Crocs, Inc. Announces Finalists in New Crocs, New You Wardrobe Makeover Contest and Invites Consumers to Help Select the Grand Prize Winner

Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) today announced the ten finalists in the New Crocs, New You wardrobe makeover contest and is inviting consumers to help select the grand prize winner by judging videos from each finalist sharing why they believe they deserve the makeover. The contest was inspired by Crocs' own fashion-forward makeover, which is evident in its stylish spring women's shoes.

Struggling fashionistas from across the country entered the New Crocs, New You contest for a chance to win the grand prize toe-to-head makeover in New York City with national style and beauty expert, Jenn Falik. The entrants were narrowed to ten finalists who then created videos telling the world why they deserve the New Crocs, New You makeover. The finalist videos can be viewed now at http://www.crocs.com/newyou.

The finalist videos will be available for viewing and judging through May 20, during which time Crocs is asking for your help to pick the winner by ranking one or more of the videos. Each day during the judging period, Crocs will randomly give away one pair of new Crocs? shoes to a consumer just for helping judge the finalists.

In addition to announcing the New Crocs, New You finalists, Crocs also announced today a $50,000 donation to Dress for Success Worldwide, which was driven by donations made to the organization for each entry into the contest from March 21 to April 15, 2011. The international non-profit organization plans to use the donation from Crocs to help provide disadvantaged women with the clothing, guidance and tools necessary to succeed in work and life.

New Translucents styles from Crocs inspired the "New Crocs, New You" wardrobe makeover contest. The styles feature the signature comfort of Crocs? footwear with a fashion-forward look, perfect for styling up warm-weather wardrobes. A number of these new styles include a modern take on classic silhouettes complete with translucent, spring-inspired colors. All of the new styles are available for $49.99 or less.

Here are details on some of the new spring and summer styles from Crocs:

• Adrina Flat (MSRP: $39.99, sizes J1 – W11) is a colorfully stylish flat featuring Crocs' renowned comfort and a distinctive circular design. The Adrina Flat is available in ultraviolet/berry, aqua/celery, black/black, espresso/bronze and grapefruit/oyster.
• Carlie Flat (MSRP: $44.99, sizes J1 – W11) is Crocs' take on peep-toe flats, complete with a fully molded Croslite? material sol women's jackets e and a supportive transparent TPU upper for enhanced comfort. The Carlie Flat is available in buttercup/oyster, aqua/buttercup, black/black, celery/aqua, dahlia/fuchsia, fuchsia/ultraviolet, khaki/espresso, lavender/ultraviolet and oyster/mango.

?Adrina Strappy Sandal (MSRP: $34.99, sizes W4 – W11) is a sleek and strappy sandal featuring a transparent TPU upper that wraps the toe and ankle providing comfort and support. The Adrina Strappy Sandal is available in aqua/celery, black/black, espresso/bronze, grapefruit/oyster and ultraviolet/berry.

"Now is the perfect time to take your warm-weather wardrobe to the next level with some on-trend purchases, like the colorful new spring and summer styles from Crocs," said Falik. "I look forward to sharing more of my wardrobe makeover tips with the New Crocs, New You grand prize winner during our shopping spree in New York City."

Shoppers looking for tips on how to make the most out of spring and summer shopping trips can watch a short video with Falik on Crocs' YouTube channel. The video also includes a highlight of each of the finalists and further instruction on how to help judge the entries.

Additional information about the newest Crocs? shoes for the entire family is available at http://www.crocs.com.

About Crocs, Inc.

A world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children, Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), offers several distinct shoe collections with more than 250 styles to suit every lifestyle. As lighthearted as they are lightweight, Crocs? footwear provides profound comfort and support for any occasion and every season. All Crocs? branded shoes feature Croslite? material, a proprietary, revolutionary technology that produces soft, non-marking, and odor-resistant shoes that conform to your feet.

Crocs? products are sold in 129 countries. Every day, millions of Crocs? shoe lovers around the world enjoy the exceptional form, function, versatility and feel-good qualities of these shoes while at work, school and play.

Visit crocs.com for additional information.

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Happy Chef announces CookCool chef wear for culinary professionals

The Happy Chef, Inc. today announced its revolutionary new line of CookCool? performance apparel for chefs and food service providers. These products, which include a wide array of coats, pants, and headwear, promise to bring a new standard of comfort to culinary professionals in domestic and international markets alike. Happy Chef has engineered CookCool to keep the body cooler utilizing two advanced heat regulation mechanisms.

CookCool Hydrophilic Microfiber is a scientifically developed fabric that wicks sweat away from the skin. This fast-acting technology then moves moisture to the external clothing surface, where it rapidly evaporates to provide additional cooling.

Happy Chef also revealed several products woven with CookCool Mesh that augments traditional cotton-based fabric with passive-breathing vents that allow apparel to exchange hot air with cool external air.

These mechanisms use the body's natural movement and environmental air flow to lower body temperatures progressively throughout the day.

"We know kitchens get unbearably hot, so we designed CookCool apparel to keep chefs cooler in any heat," said David Barr, vice president of Sales at The Happy Chef, Inc. "CookCool represents a fusion of new technology with the proven durability and value of Happy Chef."

All CookCool apparel features one or both of these technologies to provide culinary professionals with consistent cooling in hot cooking conditions. Additionally, Happy Chef announced that CookCool will be available in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles, in both men's and women's fits.

About The Happy Chef, Inc.
Happy Chef? is the leading manufacturer and provider of affordable culinary uniforms, from chef jackets to pants, among food service professionals. Founded in 1985 by Chairman Joseph H. Nadler, Happy Chef has grown from a local apparel provider to an international distributer of chef wear, footwear, cutlery, and other food service necessities. Known for industry-leading value, durability, and customer service, Happy Chef is also host to the largest virtual cooking community with a Facebook foll fashion jackets owing of over 66,000 members as of this writing.

For additional information about The Happy Chef, Inc., visit http://www.happychefuniforms.com or call 800-347-0288. The Happy Chef, Inc. is an A+ accredited Better Business Bureau registrant and is headquartered at 22 Park Place, Butler, NJ 07405-1371.

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CTS Wholesale Sunglasses Launches New Styles of Wayfarer Eyewear

CTS Wholesale Sunglasses, a major wholesaler and 'compare to' eyewear manufacturer and retailer, has launched many new styles of wayfarer sunglasses. The primary aim of this launch is to focus on best sellers and for customers to enjoy wayfarer sunglasses, which are back in style. Some of the wayfarer sunglasses featured at CTSWholesaleSunglasses.com come in unique colors and designs so that it remains a hot favorite for several years.

CTS features wayfarer sunglasses to suit just about everyone. From funky sunglasses, to elegant designs, to the classic and the intellectual shades, the shop has it all. Blending fashion with functionality, the sunglasses at this firm have UV 400 protection. This ensures that the shades block UVA and UVB rays completely. Furthermore, the designer 'compare to' sunglasses come packaged in a signature display box.

In addition to wayfarer sunglasses, the firm offers cat eye shades, DE Designer eyewear, XSportz, gemstone, poker, polarized and rhinestone sunglasses. The website also hosts sports and shutter shades, Fleur de Lis sunglasses, camouflage, vintage and buckle style shades. The huge inventory of CTS Wholesale Sunglasses also includes wholesale lighters which are oil proof, refillable and made women's jackets of metal. The website also offers wholesale caps, including hunting, fishing caps and Native Pride caps.

CTS Wholesale Sunglasses also offers various sunglass and lighter accessories – micro fiber bags, cleaning cloths, gloves, straps, pouches, soft and hard cases. The sunglass cases are available in a plethora of colors and designs. All orders between $500 and $2000 or more enjoy discounts of 10 to 20 percent. The discounts are automatically calculated when the buyer is at the checkout point.

Some more information about CTS Wholesale Sunglasses: Being in the sunglass manufacturing and selling industry for more than 20 years, CTS vouches to understand potential customers' business better than most providers. The company is a direct importer and offers high quality sunglasses for very reasonable prices. Its sunglasses range includes poker, polarized, reading, sports, men's, women's, vintage and many others.

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New Store Lv2bfit to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor of Rye Brook Joan Feinstein at Grand Opening

Rye Brook Plaza's newest store, Lv2bfit, will hold a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor of Rye Brook, Joan Feinstein, on October 20th at 5:30 P.M.

There will be a live DJ, hors d'oeuvres from Buddha & Skinny Cocktails! Check out the fabulous new location, and try on some of the season's latest trends in fashion fitness attire at Lv2bfit! 10% of proceeds of any items sold from the Grand Opening Event until October 31, 2011 will be donated to Women at Risk, the Breast Cancer Program at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, whose mission is to enhance the lives of women who are at high risk for and with breast cancer through research, education and support.

Located at 13 Rye Ridge Plaza in an elegant 1642 square foot boutique, local fitness trainer Patty Palmieri combined her two greatest passions: fashion and fitness. The Rye Brook store will carry unique clothing and accessories that will enable Westchester County women to hit the gym in style.

Lv2bfit Founder Patty Palmieri is a local fitness instructor at THE GYM in Armonk, NY, with over 30 years of experience in fitness. She has taught everything from BBX, to interval classes, boot camp and gliding.

"I wanted to give inspiration to all those who enjoy exercise. I truly believe that fitness wear can be "work out, wear out" attire. Wearing a great exercise outfit will make you look great, and looking great makes you feel great and work out harder. As my motto states, "Exercise? Or do you mean Accessorize?" said Palmieri.

Lv2bfit features fashion-forward and unique luxury brands including Angelique De Paris, Alo Sport, Blake Brody, Body Language Sportswear, Butter Super Soft, C & C, Carolina Amado, Hardtail, I am Beyond, Khirma Eliazov Handbags, Sabina Les Scarves, Stephanie Johnson, Splits59, Lucy, Suzi Roher and more! Lv2BFit also carries a wide selection of accessories from Sabina Les Scarves, LoveQuotes to Henry Cuir. Lv2bfit was awarded the 2011 Best of Westchester Winner for "Best Athletic Wear Shop."

About Lv2bfit

Lv2bfit is a fashion fitness boutique specializing in active wear and couture accessories located in Rye Ridge Plaza in Rye Brook, NY. Launched by fitness instructor Patty Palmieri, Lv2bfit mixes Patty' women's jackets online s passions: fashion and exercise, into a unique boutique. Lv2bfit carries a variety of exercise lines from Splits59, Alo Sport, Margarita Active Wear and more! If you are interested in a one-of-a-kind must have look at the gym, Lv2bfit is your "work out, wear out" one-stop shop for all of your fitness and accessory needs. With stunning accessories from Sabina Les Scarves, LoveQuotes and Henry Cuir, you will be sure to find a unique outfit that no one else has at the gym. Lv2bfit was awarded the 2011 Best of Westchester Winner for "Best Athletic Wear Shop." Lv2bfit is located at 13 Rye Ridge Plaza in Rye Brook, NY. For more information, please visit http://www.lv2bfit.net or the Lv2bfit Facebook Fan page.

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Plus-size Designer IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel’s Holiday Collection Provides the Perfect Pieces for the Modern City Girl with an Opulent Vintage Flare

Award-winning American designer label IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel, http://www.igigi.com, today unveils The Holiday Collection; an opulent collection of romantic pieces inspired by Parisian feminine charm and a mélange of glamorous 60's and 70's elements. Versatile, flirtatious and feminine gowns, cocktail dresses, day-to-evening separates, and complementing accessories make for a chic and stylish wardrobe that will turn the holidays to a wondrous love affair. Designed and made in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Holiday Collection is now available in sizes 12-32 at http://www.igigi.com. Prices range from $65 to $250.

"During the creation of this collection, I envisioned a powerful, sensuous and beautiful woman evoking the womanly charm and luxurious beauty of decades gone by. This collection captures what it means to be a confident and sensual contemporary woman in love with a time when beauty was conveyed with the swivel of a hip and the sparkle of the eyes creating a luxurious being in one's own femininity," said Yuliya Raquel, Founder, Designer and Creative Director.

The Holiday Collection carries Raquel's signature silhouettes that drape over the body to create flattering curves and smooth body contours. Princess seams and attention to balanced proportions create harmonious looks especially flattering to the plus-size silhouette. Stretchy fabrics like skimming jersey that compliment the curves without clinging to the body provide shape and comfort while beaded embellishments, luxurious laces over gold lame' metallic patterned belts, and the season's hottest golds, reds, and rich midnight blues add the vintage glamour of past decades.

About IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel
Headquartered in San Francisco, Ca, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel was founded in 2000 with a mission to transform the world's view of beauty by providing full-figured women with fashion-forward, quality, and well-fitting clothes that would help express their beauty. Collections are designed in-house and produced locally through independent San Francisco Bay Area contractors. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel has been featured in major fashion and life style magazines like Marie Claire, The Oprah Magazine, People StyleWatch, Ladies Home Journal, Glamour, and Essence, and it has been a favorite among celebrities such as Nikki Blonsky, Kim Coles, KayCee Stroh, Jill Scott, Kelly Price, and Gabourey Sidibe. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel collections are available online at http://www.igigi.com and select boutiques worldwide. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel was honor women's jackets online ed with the Best Plus Fashion Retailer of the Year award (Full Figured Fashion Week, June, 2010), and made Internet Retailer's Top Hot 100 list (December, 2010), and recently received About.com Critics' Choice Best Plus Designer Award (March, 2011).

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