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1. GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK:

THE BODY SHOP

The Body Shop, one of the pioneers of ecologically-sound practices and the use of Community Trade which benefits more than 25,000 people in 20 countries, presents a new range of holiday products which allow one to rejoice with family and friends while at the same time giving back to others.

BATH & BODY:  Each of the three bath and body holiday collections from The Body Shop, the NEW Nutmeg & Vanilla Collection, with its hint of home baked treats and deliciously accented with nutmeg, vanilla and sugar, the sweeter, fruitier scented NEW Black Velvet Apricot Collection and the Merry Cranberry Collection, contain products ranging from shimmering lotions to shower gels to lip balms that are sure to be all around crowd pleasers.

NEW WINTER TREND MAKE-UP (available in November):  These party-ready products for eyes, lips and cheeks features highly effective moisturizing and skin conditioning Community Trade Marula Oil from Namibia’s Eudafang Women’s Co-Operative.

SOFT HANDS KIND HEART HAND CREAM:   This cream features soothing angelica extract to soften the skin and protect hands available for $10  and $6  from every purchase will be donated to ECPAT  (End Child  Prostitution, Child  Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual  Purposes) to combat child exploitation.

LOVE ETC… FRAGRANCE:  Complements the Holiday Collection with its unique blend of  jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood, and is the world’s first perfume to feature alcohol that is fairly traded and organically sourced from sugar can farmers in Ecuador.

HOME FRAGRANCES:  The Body Shop has also come up with scintillating fragrances for the home, certain to convey a holiday feeling. Its Home Fragrance collection features new scents of Mulled Berries, Mandarin Ginger, Vanilla Spice, Merry Cranberry, Black Velvet Apricot, and Nutmeg & Vanilla, as well as a wide range of diffuser options from which to choose.

BAG FOR LIFE:  Funds raised from the sale of the Bag for Life and  Create Your Own gift bags go to Somaly Mam Foundation to aid rehabilitation and support services in Cambodia.

To top it all off, The Body Shop products are packaged in 80% post-consumer recyclate and wrapped in Eco-Chic Gift Bags, packages that are certain to become reusable keepsakes throughout the year.

L’ORÉAL PARIS COLOR OF HOPE COSMETICS BAG

When you give the Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag ($29.95) this holiday season, L’Oréal Paris will donate $5 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, L’Oréal Paris’ 12-year charitable partner in the fight against ovarian cancer.

The silver cosmetics pouch includes an assortment of universally flattering shades of mauve, vibrant teal – the color symbolizing ovarian cancer awareness – and the on-trend accent shade of rich plum. Products include: Infallible LipGloss in Color of Hope, Colour Rich LipColour in Color of Hope and two Wear Infinité Eye Shadow Quads in Bouquet of Strength and Petals of Promise.

2. ULTIMATE STOCKING STUFFERS:

DEMETER FRAGRANCES
The Demeter Fragrance Library consists of over 250 fragrances inspired by everyday objects and experiences – the scents you know and love from Baby Powder to Lavender to Cherry Blossom to Laundromat to Martini to Play Doh!  In short, Demeter is the olfactory version of “stopping to smell the roses.”  Demeter fragrance is a personal choice that is all about the wearer, not an expression of the designer (so there is a scent that is perfect for everyone!)   Better yet, the scents can now be purchased at your local drugstore!  (i.e. Rite Aid stores Nationwide) which makes buying gifts this season that much easier!
95% NATURAL INGREDIENTS
- Alcohol naturally fermented from corn
- NO artificial colors
- NO phthalates
- NO extra packaging to discard
Many of the scents are ideal for the holiday season. The all-NEW “Cinnamon Bark” fragrance depicts the undeniably wonderful scent of cinnamon, in its purest and most natural state without any added sweeteners.

A few other scents that are reminiscent for this time of year include “Apple Pie”, “Egg Nog,” “Snow.” “Gingerbread,” “Mulled Cider” and of course the idyllic scent of “Christmas Tree.”

Even better, the ½ oz. Purse Spray and the ½ oz. Humungous Miniature Splashes make for terrific stocking stuffers and the gifts sets offer a larger selection of your favorite scents if having trouble picking just one!  And if looking for a housewarming gift, look no further than the Demeter Atmosphere Sprays, which allow you to create an individually scented environment, perfectly and precisely suited to ones own tastes.

3. GIFTS FOR THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE:

ANTONIO BANDERAS NEW SEDUCTION IN BLACK FRAGRANCE
Seduction in Black is a new and daring interpretation of the Blue Seduction fragrance. Encased in a sleek smoky black/gray bottle with an artistically sculpted base.  This unique fragrance is a Fresh Aromatic Woody & Ambery Scent.

Top Notes: Citrus, Exotic Freshness, Italian Bergamot & Cassis
Heart: Spices, Cardamom, Coriander & Nutmeg
Base: Wood, Oriental, Amber, Musk, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Ambery Notes & Musky Notes

*Assortment of Gift Sets also available

USHER NEW VIP FRAGRANCE
Designed with the ladies in mind, the fragrance captures the essence of masculinity, self-assurance and poise. Usher VIP (3.4 fl. oz. EDT Spray – $65.00; 1.7 oz – $50.00) is a sensual, aromatic scent based around nutmeg and a luxurious suede note.  An ideal fragrance for daily use — it’s fresh, masculine, and confident. In addition to the Eau de Toilette, Usher VIP is available in a Shower Gel, After Shave Soother and Deodorant.

* Assortment of Gift Sets also available

4.  GIFTS THAT HELP GET THE PARTY STARTED:

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONAL NEW TEXTURE EXPERT PERFECT SHIMMER
A shine illuminating mist that transforms coarse, rebellious hair to add luster and intense shine through micro fine particles to provide an even veil of glass-like reflection without weight or residue – the perfect product go your ready for all of your holiday parties!

MIZANI GLOSS VEIL SHINE SPRAY
The finishing touch to long-lasting shiny hair formulated with natural avocado and rice bran oils, plus vitamin E, helps protect hair against environmental aggressors and delivers intense conditioning, softness and moisture.

SOFTSHEEN-CARSON ROOTS OF NATURE
SoftSheen-Carson’s Roots of Nature is a new line of hair care fortified with organic shea butter and organic green tea to moisturize and invigorate your hair and scalp.

The SoftSheen-Carson Roots of Nature line is available for under $10 at mass market, drug and beauty supply stores nationwide and includes:

·     Roots of Nature Strengthening Oil Moisturizer
·     Roots of Nature Triple Repair Hairdress
·     Roots of Nature Reconstructing Deep Treatment
·     Roots of Nature Stimulating Scalp Oil

PYRATINE XR (available in lotion/crème) – Retain moisture while repairing skin AND alleviating redness – perfect for the change of seasons/colder weather!

PyratineXR — clinically proven to relieve redness (erythema), soothe irritation, increase moisture and repair damaged skin quickly and effectively. PyratineXR has been shown to be highly beneficial for all skin types, while being ideal for sensitive skin caused by inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea and acne, which result in facial redness in millions of people. So what better time than now, to put your best “face” forward so you can look you best with a beautiful complexion!

5. GIFTS FOR YOUR GIRLFRIENDS:

JUICY COUTURE FRAGRANCES
Fragrance as a gift is a year round desire of women. During the holiday it is especially desirable because you can usually get very nice gifts sets for the cost of a single bottle of fragrance, and the sets from Juicy Couture are no exception with prices ranging from $35 to $100 and including combinations of the Eau De Parfum Spray to Body Crème to Shower Gel you are able to choose from a wide assortment of sets that allow you to do your holiday shopping in one swoop!
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Legendary luxury handbag and accessories designer Carlos Falchi is participating in the 7th annual “Art & Sole Celebrity Auction” to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.   Mr. Falchi will be lending his support by designing a custom pair of UGG boots in his graffiti style to be auctioned for St. Jude’s.  With over $200,000 dollars raised to date, the nationwide program uses the artistic collaborative skills of both celebrities and designers, creating one-of-a-kind pairs of UGG Australia signature boots. Carlos will be lending his support to St. Jude’s along with other celebrity designers including: Manolo Blahnik, Betsey Johnson, Christian Siriano and Stewart Weitzman.

The online event, from December 1st through 14th, prides itself on the unique partnerships formed, reflecting the artists’ personalities and dedication to the charity. With 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the boots will be auctioned off to support the hard work and dedication to patients, families and hospital staff alike.

Carlos Falchi is notorious for his unique exotic skin and fine leather handbags and accessories. For over thirty years he has led the industry in innovative design and unparalleled product quality; in 1980 Women’s Wear Daily declared his Buffalo Satchel, “the most copied bag in the industry.”  Mr. Falchi focuses his attention on the lining and compartments to make each handbag beautiful as well as functional, from the inside out.   His new collaboration, the Graffiti Collection, consists of tiger snake handbags hand painted with graffiti designs.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St.
Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization.

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The closet women have been waiting to raid is finally open. DailyCandy.com, the free lifestyle trend e-mail newsletter and website, is launching its own sample sale e-commerce site, Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy. Featuring the best-of-the-best apparel and accessories handpicked by editors, Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandyDailyCandy will be a well-edited sample sale experience, offering remarkable discounts on the stuff DailyCandy loves — from favorite up-and-coming designers to the must-have established brands, it’s everything DailyCandy editors can’t live without. The new site will soft launch on Thursday, November 19, to a limited number of first-come, first-served DailyCandy subscribers; hard launch will take place in February 1, 2010.

DailyCandy, which has always spread the latest news about the best in the world of fashions and trends, will translate its quirky aesthetic and curated editorial approach to a superior e-commerce sample sale experience, one that is currently lacking in the marketplace. Since most sample sale sites replicate the same random experience a traditional outlet store or offline sample sale offers, DailyCandy’s trusted editorial eye will lend much-needed credibility to the category.

For nearly ten years (anniversary is March 2010), DailyCandy has been recommending what to do, see, eat, and purchase via a cleverly written e-mail sent to a loyal, active, and engaged audience who buys online. The private sale business is a natural extension of what DailyCandy has always done — spread the news on what DailyCandy thinks is worth buying now. Swirl won’t include everything — it won’t necessarily include the most expensive or most popular, but it will feature the best and brightest from every price point and corner of the Earth.

“DailyCandy has always been the go-to source for sample sales, but we recognize that only our NYC and L.A. readers can participate in those events,” says Eve Epstein, Swirl creative director and former DailyCandy editor in chief. “With Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy, we offer a unique DailyCandy sample sale experience, featuring our favorite established designers as well as the Parsons grads fresh off their first Fashion Week showings to all.”

Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy will be a distinct site but with a clear reference to the existing DailyCandy look and feel. DailyCandy subscribers will have early access to the beta version of the site and will be the only ones to have access to sales before hard launch in January. Also, DailyCandy subscribers will receive ongoing exclusive benefits — early access to sales, exclusive sales, special one-time incentives (discounts on product and shipping), etc. From an integration standpoint to ensure voice and selection, not only will our editors be curating sales, but Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy will be editorially integrated into DailyCandy’s new website and its daily e-mails.

In September, DailyCandy launched a redesign of its website, which now features archived content, new, never-before-seen coverage of the tried-and-true local classics, and enhanced usability and functionality allowing readers to easily navigate their neighborhoods while surveying the national lifestyle trend landscape.  ShopTalk, DailyCandy’s gifting initiative, which launched in late October, will deliver great gift solutions via e-mail (once a week on Tuesday to the Everywhere, NYC, and L.A. lists) and on the web year-round.

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On Friday, November 13th from 10 am-5 pm, Bergdorf Goodman in New York welcomes Carlos Falchi, famed handbag and accessories designer. Mr. Falchi will be signing handbags for all who attend.

Carlos Falchi is notorious for his unique exotic skin and fine leather handbags and accessories. For over thirty years he has led the industry in innovative design and unparalleled product quality; in 1980 Women’s Wear Daily declared his Buffalo Satchel, “the most copied bag in the industry.”  Mr. Falchi focuses his attention on the lining and compartments to make each handbag beautiful as well as functional, from the inside out.

Today, Mr. Falchi’s world is ever expanding, launching successful lines for Target and the Home Shopping Network, designing runway accessories for designers such as Donna Karan, and Vera Wang and catering to his loyal celebrity clientele including Brooke Shields, Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna, Sienna Miller and many more.  Falchi has also designed handbags for the entertainment industry, seen in Ugly Betty, The Devil Wears Prada, and Sex & the City.  In addition to his business successes, Mr. Falchi has also received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Accessories Council of America in 2004 and 2006, CFDA Award Nominations in both 2002 and 2003 and permanent collection items on display at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The speciality retailer, Bergdorf Goodman is located at the corner of 58th street and 5th Avenue, and is part of the Neiman Marcus Group.

From the signature crest to bold colors and prints, tailored fit and innovative design, CAVI, the hot, trend-setting lifestyle fashion line has re-conceptualized the standard for contemporary sportswear this season, continuing to develop a lifestyle fashion brand that embraces luxury while reflecting class. Favored by celebrity clients, such as music industry heavyweights Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Fabolous, Nas, 50 Cent, T.I., Black Eyed Peas, John Legend and NFL stars Reggie Bush, Clinton Portis, and Jeremy Shockey, CAVI has crafted a Holiday 2009 Menswear Collection that is sure to complement the winter wardrobe of any style-savvy gentleman.

The 2009 Holiday Menswear Collection seamlessly blends casual chic with masculine elegance, telling the story of the CAVI gentleman and his day-to-day journey. The collection is a glimpse into a day in his life, embracing the theme, When Day Becomes Night.

The designs, which work flawlessly for both daytime and nighttime occasions – ideal for the man on-the-go – range from the chic, fitted shape of the Herringbone Vespa Track Jacket, exuding a sense of refined masculinity, to the classic, to the tailored cut of the Williamsburg Pullover that evokes an unexpected hint of edge with bold color details, to the Commando Crew that blends a relaxed look with such sophisticated detailing as suede patchwork. The collection emanates a classic undertone with contemporary details, from the CAVI crest, CAVI logo plate and intricate gold buttons to grosgrain stripe lining and epaulets.

ABOUT CAVI: Having recently introduced an inspired style to the world of motorsports through an unprecedented partnership with NASCAR racecar driver Chase Austin, CAVI is taking on the realm of surfing, infusing a new sense of style in the sport with the exclusive pre-launch of CAVI Sport. Hitting stores in spring 2010, the CAVI Sport Surf Capsule is a compilation of the inventive, forward thinking styling of the CAVI Contemporary Sportswear Division, blended with the inspiration of the colorful and free-spirited surf lifestyle. Comprised of board shorts, pima cotton tees, layered jackets and hoodies, this capsule holds true to many of the technical needs of the core surf community while expressing compelling fashion appeal.

From season-to-season CAVI and its creative team set the trend for what is hot in contemporary menswear and will soon do the same for chic fashionistas with their upcoming women’s wear line, set to premiere its inaugural collection in stores January 2010. CAVI is available at Macy’s department stores and selected fine boutiques throughout the country.

Ana Martins Public Relations, a boutique luxury goods PR firm with a niche focus in the fine jewelry and watch industries, has opened a showroom in New York’s midtown luxury district. The showroom, which houses several watch and fine jewelry brands—many new to the U.S. market — provides an industry resource for public relations, marketing, advertising, brand consulting, private sales, wholesale and e-commerce.

Located at 46 West 56th Street, AMPR Showroom provides a luxury setting for all aspects of holistic brand building, including a private retail salon, wholesale showroom, PR showroom and event location. With two primary divisions—PR and Sales—the showroom offers new and established brands the opportunity to integrate their overall business and brand building objectives in one, all-encompassing location.

“The core concept of the showroom is to provide a structured, brand-focused business model strategically designed to introduce new brands to the U.S. market,” said Ana Martins, Principal and Founder. “The showroom is a unique entity and encompasses every aspect of brand integration. We capitalize on our vast resources and strong relationships with media, private and retail buyers, to offer brands a holistic, targeted and personalized way to generate brand exposure and sales.”

One of the strategies implemented in 2009 was the first AMPR & Showroom multi-brand booth at the Couture trade show in Las Vegas. “We feel that Couture is the right venue to introduce designer jewelry and watch brands to our market. We maximize results with attainable budgets and position the brands in front of all major retailers and media outlets in the country.” said Martins. “There is nothing more rewarding than to see the press results and first time introductions of our clients to the press and to key retailers. This turn- key event, which we orchestrate and promote months in advance, utilizes our resources, contacts and promotional initiatives to generate results that otherwise can take years to accomplish .”

This summer, the company announced the launch of amprshowroom.com , a luxury, brand-focused E-boutique. The E-boutique is an extension of the products represented in the Showroom which provides a platform for targeted distribution of select brands and the opportunity to increase their presence on the Web.

Amprshowroom.com offers leading luxury brands a unique E-commerce experience based on its core mission: to sell premium and new products while allowing brands to maintain their individual identities. An inventive approach to E-Commerce, amprshowroom.com is a safe space where brands feel comfortable selling on the Web in a protected and controlled setting as they do in the existing New York showroom. The showroom fully supports the E-commerce site with a customer service department in place that facilitates day-to-day transactions with customers and relays all activities with the brands and their needs.

“Our customer service component is a distinct benefit to our e-commerce business,” continued Martins. “Individually, many brands do not have the proper infrastructure to accommodate high-volume online sales. Our holistic, brand-centric approach allows us to prioritize customer interaction and build ongoing relationships with them.”

The E-boutique is now open for business with plans to attract customers through strategic direct marketing and PR initiatives. New collections and special events will be launched and promoted via e-mail and posted in the “press room” section of the site.

About Ana Martins Public Relations and Showroom
Founded in 2001, Ana Martins Public Relations is a New York based, boutique luxury public relations firm, with a strong concentration in fine jewelry and watch category. Since its inception, AMPR has taken an atypical “in-house” approach to its agency business, offering clients hands-on, personalized services, including editorial placement, media relations, product placement, events, branding and media buying. AMPR recently opened its showroom space in midtown Manhattan to offer clients a one-stop shop destination for PR, distribution, special events, private sales and product display.

Meet Navoh, a novel brand of handbags designed in New York for the independent spirit. From the streets of SoHo to the rues de Rive Gauche, Navoh channels across-the-world trends into sleek and affordable conversation pieces. This versatile collection of bags keeps New York City women, and the fabulous places they go in mind with oversized carryalls.
Navoh’s debut collection, launching in Fall 2009, boasts 16 styles, which include shoulder, messenger, satchel, tote and clutch in a variety of color ways.  Colors range from winter whites and ivories, to grays and blacks, to fall brights of apple and eco greens, burnt orange, mustard yellow and fuchsia. All at under $100, fashionistas will scramble for a deal like this. Navoh mixes the best material from all over the globe into a “value price point” because despite the economic reality, “people need retail therapy.”

Navoh is dedicated to the consumer’s happiness. Inside each bag lies a different surprise: smile-inducing, wildly printed lining. Convenience is essential, as each piece is adjustable in one way or another. The versatility that comes with Navoh is refreshing; hidden pockets, sneaky closures, and adjustable/removable shoulder straps make these purses with a purpose.

The young eco-conscious customer can feel good carrying Navoh. The company’s dedication to sustainability shows in its use of high-grade, animal-friendly synthetic leather, and also in the high ethical standards of production. These bags are made with love, and it shows.

Navoh is giving press and consumers a lot to look forward to. In a reverent nod to starving artists and going-broke fashionistas, “Dust” bags will feature a different artist’s work each season at guilt-free prices. Starting in September, artists can submit their work on Navoh’s website for a chance to collaborate with the design team and have their work exclusively featured for that season’s “Dust” bag. Navoh’s agenda is to get NYC’s under-represented, hyper-talented artists noticed in a way that benefits all parties involved.

To find out more about Navoh please visit the website at www.navoh.com

Mo Bros it’s time to grow it back. Movember has kicked off and is asking men to put the razor down and grow those moustaches any way you deem fit to raise awareness for men’s health issues, prostate and testicular cancer.  From the silver screen hero’s, to the East Village hipsters the moustache has been the men’s style choice, raising mystery, chuckles and glances from afar and the now everyone from the All American Rejects to your own boss are growing out their own facial hair for the good of our health.  For men who prefer the clean shaven look or girls who want to support their guys, Demistache, a collection of unisex sculptural necklaces featuring the iconic “stache” motif, can be purchased with proceeds going to Movember. So we beg you to grow it, trim it, shape it or wear it for the men’s cause this month.

Demistache is the official sponsor of Movember and $8.00 from Urban Stache purchased from November 1st – January 1st, 2010 at www.demitassejewelry.com will go to charity.   The Urban Stache retails for $38.00.