Get in Vogue at the Laura Ashley 'Fashion's Night Out' Event

Shopping is one of life's pleasures, but if you factor in Saturday morning crowds it can be easy to think otherwise.

Enter The Vogue Fashion's Night Out, which is coming to Laura Ashley's Harriet Street store on September 8th. The event will give true fashionistas an after-hours opportunity to preview the latest collections and shop with an irresistible, one-night-only 25% discount. Shoppers will also receive a free goody bag, containing tempting Thornton's chocolate and a Sassoon Voucher, with a minimum spend of just ?30.

Even without this generous offer, the Laura Ashley AW10 collection has plenty to get excited about: think unmistakably feminine dresses, cosy coats and sumptuous cardigans, all of which have been designed with an emphasis on styl women's coats e and quality in a palette of warm jewel and berry tones - ideal for the Autumn Winter wardrobe.

Smart separates from the Laura Ashley AW10 collection will also be showcased, with trousers to flatter every shape, blouses in lush silks and crisp cottons and skirts in prints ranging from delicate florals and sophisticated animal print to smart checks.

New season accessories will also be available, including jewellery, bags, shoes and, of course, scarves - a change-of-season essential.

Dropping temperatures also mean a shift from alfresco dining to entertaining indoors so if afternoon teas are on the autumn agenda, you'll love the cupcake decorating expert who will be on hand to provide all the tips, tricks and know-how you need to make your next cosy get-together look as good as whichever Laura Ashley outfit you choose to wear for the occasion!

And to commemorate the night, Vogue has designed a limited edition tote bag, featuring an illustration by Sanna Annuka. Available for one night only, the tote will be sold at the event for ?10, with 100% of the proceeds going to KIDS COMPANY, a charity whose work provides support for vulnerable inner city children.

Running from 6pm until late, the Laura Ashley Harriet Street Store will be the place to be on September 8th for fashion, fun and fabulousness. This is one event on the Autumn Winter calendar you definitely won't want to miss!

For more information please contact:
Laura Ashley PR Team
0207 880 5100

Laura Ashley, one of the world's best-loved fashion brands, is home to a huge range of clothing lines including women's dresses, knitwear and much more besides. Also revered for its line in home furnishings - including living room furniture and made to measure curtains - Laura Ashley offers something for everyone both in store and online.

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Christian college's theatre department presents Greek tragedy ‘Ion’ in November

George Fox University's theatre department will present a world-premiere performance of Paul D. Streufert's translation of Euripides' "Ion" in the university's Wood-Mar Auditorium Nov. 4-6 and Nov. 11-14. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the Sunday, Nov. 14 show, scheduled as a 2 p.m. matinee.

"Ion" follows the story of Kreousa, a young woman who unwillingly conceives a child with the god Apollo. Not wanting to bring shame on her family, Kreousa abandons the child and hopes Apollo will care for him. Sixteen years later, Kreousa visits Apollo's temple at Delphi and meets a boy named Ion who serves as one of the temple's servants. Apollo can either allow Kreousa and Ion to recognize each other, or keep his crime a secret and lead the play to tragedy.

Tickets are $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors and George Fox alumni, and $6 for students and children under 12. Tickets can be purchased by calling the University Box Office at 503-554-3844, visiting the Bruin Bookstore, or going to theatre.georgefox.edu to purchase them online.

Director Rhett Luedtke chose to produce "Ion" because the theatre program had not staged a Greek tragedy since 2004's "Trojan Women."

"One of our goals as a theatre program is to expose our students and audience members to as many different theatrical styles and dramatic genres as possible," Luedtke said. "'Ion' intrigued me. Euripides breaks many of the conventional rules of Greek tragedy in this play. He challenges Athenian patriarchy and questions the power and roles of the Greek gods over human life."

Luedtke has taken some liberties with production of "Ion." Although the set and masks used are reminiscent of ancient Greece, clothing is contemporary. The cast is composed of 12 members who all represent and play the gods. In addition, the seven women share the role of Kreousa as they pass her mask from one actor to women's jackets online the next. Similarly, Ion is played by three men. The remaining characters are portrayed by single actors.

These changes were made for various reasons. "How much control do the 'gods' of our society have over our actions in 2010?" Luedtke wonders. "Secondly, Kreousa's story is a story shared by many women across generations. Having all seven women play her signals Kreousa's connection to all women."

Part of the reason Luedtke decided to have Kreousa and Ion portrayed by multiple actors is because of the amount of growth they go through as the play progresses, while other characters portrayed by single actors go through the least amount of growth.

The performance features theatre (theater) major students as well as students from other majors.

The George Fox University theatre department has been recognized by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. with awards for individual acting, set design, and overall production.

George Fox University is ranked by Forbes as the top Christian college in the Pacific Northwest and among the top three Christian colleges in the country. George Fox is the only Christian university in the Pacific Northwest classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first tier national university. More than 3,400 students attend classes on the university's campus in Newberg, Ore., and at teaching centers in Portland, Salem, and Redmond, Ore., and Boise, Idaho. George Fox offers bachelor's degrees in more than 40 majors, degree-completion programs for working adults, five seminary degrees, and 11 master's and doctoral degrees.

Contact:
Rhett Luedtke
Department of Performing Arts
503-554-2632

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Sckoon Organics Now Offers Certified Organic Cotton Breastfeeding Pads for Under $10

Sckoon Organics has created a new niche for reusable organic breastfeeding/nursery pads. Sckoon Organics, a leading wholesaler/retailer of organic baby apparel, has launched breastfeeding pads made of 100% certified organic cotton. The unique Demeter-certified pads come with a matching print carrying pouch and a laundry bag.

The soft and absorbent organic cotton breastfeeding pads are made of layers of certified organic cotton fleece, plus organic cotton poplin. They protect sensitive skin and keep breasts warm to help lactation. These breastfeeding pads have no seams touching the nipple area, so there is no irritation to the mother's or baby's skin. Sckoon products are picked by hand and spun without the use of any chemicals.

Sckoon's Breastfeeding Pads are available in seven different colors/design patterns. Beautiful prints are also certified organic cotton dyed with metal-free, environmentally friendly dyes. As an added bonus, Sckoon's Breastfeeding pads come with a matching print carrying pouch.

"People don't buy baby clothes or cloth pads just because they are organic" Satoko Asai, the owner and designer of Sckoon Organics says. "It has to be fun, colorful, and stylish."

Busy new moms love the fact that the 100% Certified Organic Cotton pads are reusable and can be laundered in washers/dryers on moderate temperatures. The laundry bag comes with breastfeeding pads make it even easier.

Some studies have shown that breastfeeding infants for their first four months can prevent ear infections plus reduce the types of bacterial infections that cause respiratory illness, meningitis and urinary infections. Breastfeeding is also believed to reduce tooth decay and children who were breastfed are less prone to allergies, diabetes and other serious childhood illnesses.

Breastfeeding also is reported to help mothers by allowing the uterus retain its normal size and restore blood lost at the time of delivery. It also helps in preventing excess weight gain and maintaining normal menstrual cycles. Breastfeeding regulates the hormone level after pregnancy and the recent study found that breastfeeding reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes of mothers into a half.

And breastfeeding helps Mother Nature too! Moms who breastfeed use far less plastic bottles and so they help reduce environmental pollution.
Sckoon Breastfeeding Pads;

•     Made of 100% certified organic cotton
•     Prints are dyed with metal-free, environmentally friendly dyes
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•     Diameter 4 inches (11 cm)
•     MSRP $9.90 Wholesale Price $4.95

    Ultra-soft organic cotton is safer for children and for the environment. Materials used to produce Sckoon products are all made with metal-free natural dyes and non-allergenic snaps. Our cotton is grown without the use of chemical fertilizers. Sckoon's partner factories located in Egypt and India are model enterprises for biodynamic agriculture and fair trade.

The New York-based Sckoon Org fashion coats anics is sold in 870 stores (baby boutiques, natural goods stores, and online) in 29 countries. All products are made of 100% certified organic cotton and are machine-washable. Sckoon also offers 100% organic cotton reusable cloth menstrual pads and menstrual cup for women as a healthy alternative to disposable products. Sckoon products can be found at specialty retailers and online/mail order catalogs. Wholesale baby clothes available online. Sizes vary from infant to 2 years and suggested MSRP prices are $6-$38: wholesale prices range from $3 to $18. In addition to American Baby and other publications, Sckoon has also been featured in Entrepreneur magazine.

For more information or to review our products, visit http://www.sckoon.com or contact us at service(at)sckoon(dot)com.

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World Sports and Fitness Clothing Market to Reach US$126.30 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Blurring lines of differentiation between sports apparel and garments used for casual, business, everyday or street wear, continue to define an ever-changing landscape in the sports and fitness clothing market. These obscuring differences between sports apparel, fitness clothing, and casual, active wear are leading to an interesting change in target audiences. Changing lifestyles, and attitude towards fitness outerwear, are dictating fashion trends with women exhibiting a proclivity towards fashionable workout wear. Growing emphasis on versatility, convenience, fashion, comfort, style, and performance is creating a strong demand for sports and fitness clothing, which offers both functional performance and style appeal. In terms of consumption growth and overall apparel market share, the segment is expected to garner the highest growth.

Aging-but-act women's coats ive population in the US, Japan and Europe, and emerging markets such as Asia and Latin America present attractive opportunities for apparel makers. Women represent a highly lucrative target audience as they increasingly take up newer sports. On the retail front, conventional sporting goods players vie with fashion stores while department stores compete with mass merchandisers and sporting goods chains, in a bid to capture a pie of this lucrative market. Further, the dynamics of sports and fitness clothing companies in the retail industry would increase consolidation activity among the players. Consumers are increasingly exhibiting widely disparate preferences, classy tastes, and a marked inclination towards those that offer convenience, performance, flexibility and class. Consumers are ready to pay more for performance characteristics that might facilitate them to gain considerable competitive advantage in their sports pursuit. Fabric characteristics such as temperature regulation, friction reduction, moisture management, stretch, lightness, and wind and water resistance are in popular demand. Downstream integration of clothing manufacturers in distribution as evidenced in chains, single brand stores, and the 'shop within a shop' concept, coupled with growth of private-labels, marks a strong trend towards brand strengthening and greater retail concentration

The sports apparel market is highly dynamic and fragmented in nature. The industry witnessed a growing onslaught of powerful brands ranging from basic to leading fashion names. The more established sports brands, popular for genuineness, convenience and sophisticated technology, are continuously striving to maintain their market share. With versatility and functionality largely gaining importance, vendors are responding by introducing sports and fitness apparel in various stylish designs for both men and women. In this regard, major sports apparel companies are partnering with famous designers to introduce innovative stylish apparel brands and offer a new look to the existing brands to attract consumers. Favorable trends such as a stylish teenage marketplace, growing baby boomer segment, and a tendency towards casual dress in the workplace are expected to drive consumption growth of sports apparel and fitness clothing.

The global market for sports and fitness clothing is poised to grow due to sturdy sales in Asian markets which exhibited robust value and volume sales even in midst of recession. The burgeoning Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other evolving markets such as Middle East and Africa logged encouraging positive growth patterns in 2008, even as other countries worldwide registered sales erosions during the year. The situation worsened in 2009, with sales in developed and mature countries including North America, Europe and Japan falling significantly. Developing economies on the other hand, managed to survive the year with marginal losses. Although the sales of apparel used in snow sports increased in 2008 and 2009, the actual contribution to the overall sports industry has been below average, reflected in the declining sales of sports apparel in 2009, particularly in the US and Europe.

The US constitutes the world's single largest and most developed regional market for sports and fitness clothing, as stated by the new research report on Sports and Fitness Clothing. Europe and Asia-Pacific trail behind as the other significant markets, with the three regions garnering a gigantic consolidated share of the world market. With respect to fastest growth potential, Asia-Pacific, spurred by rapidly expanding markets of India, China, Hong Kong and Australia among others is forecast to race ahead at the highest CAGR of over 4.0% through 2015. The Sports Apparel product segment commands a sizeable chunk of the global sports and fitness clothing market.

The sportswear market worldwide is characterized by severe competition among international powerhouses, which have been successful in capturing considerable share in the sports apparel market. Mirroring consolidation trends in industries worldwide, the sports apparel market also witnessed numerous mergers and acquisitions. The acquisition of the US stalwart Reebok by the German giant adidas in 2006 represents a landmark acquisition in the industry. Key market participants profiled in the report include Adidas AG, Reebok, Algo Group, Amer Sports Corporation, Ashworth Inc, ASICS America Corporation, Benetton Group S.p.A, Billabong International Limited, Blacks Leisure Group Plc, Columbia Sportswear Company, Descente Ltd., Eddie Bauer Inc., Escada AG, Everlast Worldwide Inc., Fila Online Inc., Foot Locker Inc., FUBU, Gap Inc., Banana Republic, Old Navy, Gildan Activewear Inc., Hanesbrands Inc., Hugo Boss AG, Jacques Moret Inc., JJB Sports Plc., among several others.

The research report titled "Sports and Fitness Clothing: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the industry outlook, current scenario, consumer and demographic profile, product overview, product innovations, recent industry activity and profiles of companies worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Market analytics are provided in value (US$) terms for product segments including Sports Apparel, and Fitness Clothing. The study also presents historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2000 through 2006

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Sports_and_Fitness_Clothing_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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New Novel is a Sharp Portrayal of Life and Human Relationships

Richard "Bingy" Brown, author of the action thriller "Living the Dream", returns to the literary world with the new novel, "Double Standards". In this gripping work of fiction, he invites readers to examine the complexity of human relationships in light of the experiences of a group of people bound and broken by love and lust, betrayal, murder, loyalty, desire and deception.

At the center of this intricate fable that sizzles with sex and Brown's signature blend of fact and fiction, are men and women who dare to examine the deepest chambers of the heart and psyche. There is strong-willed, 29-year-old Soneyah; the feisty Sylvia; Shevaughn, whose love and devotion to her husband did not spare her 10-year marriage from the Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) pain of infidelity; Asia, a 24-year old single mother of three and Rosemary, whose adolescence marred by sexual abuse makes it almost impossible for her to trust men. These women are uniquely different but they are bound to one another by their negative experiences with men and their determination to give their male counterparts a taste of their own medicine.

On another layer of the story are four men, Rayman, Luke, Knuckles and Hives, who will not let anything get in the way of their faithlessness and womanizing- even their own partners. The end of their odyssey of discovery will reveal to each character unexpected destinies and a stunning truth about themselves and those they love.

Witty, sharp and thoroughly engaging, "Double Standards" is a searing story of life peopled by broken yet real souls on the road to discovering redemption and what it truly means to love.

For more information on this book, interested parties may log on to http://www.XlibrisPublishing.co.uk.

About the Author
Richard 'Bingy' Brown had been self employed for many years. He has been involved in various businesses such as clothing retail and concert promotions, and a Caribbean restaurant and night club owner, among other things. He discovered his passion for writing as a young teenager, writing poems and then songs which he performed on his sound system under the moniker Bingy.

While serving a prison sentence from 2001 to 2007, he studied continuously and achieved top level qualifications in computers, business studies, black history, psychology, journalism and teaching.

After completing a creative writing course, he decided to write a fictional novel based on his own true life experience resulting in his first novel "Living The Dream". Now 48, he finds himself harnessing many exciting ideas for future novels. As well as managing a promising reggae dancehall artiste, he is now writing full time and hopes to become a bestselling author.

Double Standards * by Richard Bingy Brown
Publication Date: October 15, 2012
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Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at +0800-644-6988. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at 44-203-006-8880 or call +0800-644-6988.

For more information, contact Xlibris at +0800-644-6988 or on the web at http://www.XlibrisPublishing.co.uk.

Luxury Online Shopping Made Easy -- Shopping the Trend Launches Luxury Shopping Engine

Shopping the Trend, dedicated to meeting the needs of today's busy online shoppers, is pleased to announce the launch of Searching The Trend. Searching the Trend is a unique shopping engine that specializes in luxury catalogues, with a focus on fashion, home, gift and gourmet trends. The site provides a searchable and comprehensive catalogue of over 60,000 products from luxury stores. There is also a weekly Trend Watch commentary, designed to help shoppers find the right trend for the right occasion. A wide variety o Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) f items are profiled, ranging from gold shoes and velvet apparel to red tableware and holiday gifts.

Shopping the Trend was launched in 2006 as a fashion website for trendy shoppers. The site lists lifestyle and fashion trends and the designers and deals which provide them. Daily and monthly trends are reviewed, with a focus on clothing, jewelry, makeup, shoes and accessories for women

According to Shopping the Trend founder and web designer T. Schandl, "If you love fashion magazines, you will enjoy this site. The objective is to review all the trends we can find, then use our online shopping know-how to pair the trend to the items in the shops." Products profiled include formal and casual wear from international designers. In addition to the numerous trends included, there is a regular advice column written by a guest designer.

"In Shopping The Trend," Schandl points out, "we actually hand-pick fashion and styles to fit specific trends. In Searching the Trend, our sister site, we now give readers access to a manageable form of luxury catalogue shopping, all done online." The recommended trends section makes it easy to choose, and offer shoppers the latest items as they become available, ranging from designer scarves and leopard prints to gourmet truffles and champagne.

More information can be found at:

http://www.shoppingthetrend.com
http://www.searchingthetrend.com

Contact:

T. Schandl

212-461-4841

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Stanzino.com, an Online Clothing, Accessories, and Fragrance Company Located in L. A., Expands to Introduce a Wider Selection of Quality Clothing and Women’s Clothing

Stanzino.com, an online discount men and women's clothing, fashion accessories, fragrance, costume jewelry and fashion jewelry dealer based in Los Angeles, has recently announced a company-wide expansion which adds a larger selection of clothing, especially women's clothing, to its already large selection of discounted name brand, discontinued, and hard-to-find apparel. This helps move the firm into top-of-mind status for those who value quality clothing and women's clothing, including discontinued and hard-to-find lines, at everyday low prices.

As one of the biggest clothing and women's clothing outlets in America, Stanzino.com offers popular current fashions at discontinued prices, perennial favorites, as well as special offers, and also the newest products on the market. Its line of clothing and women's clothing includes the most popular denim pants and classy t-shirts for men; and skirts and blouses, dresses, jackets, and pants in all sizes, as well as purses, handbags, and fashion accessories for women. Stanzino.com also has the newest styles as they are being introduced. All of the clothing and women's clothing is offered at some of the lowest possible prices found on the internet. Stanzino.com has now expanded to offer a much greater variety of clothing and women's clothing.

The staff at Stanzino.com is specially trained to help consumers decide exactly which clothing and women's clothing they need. Every item that Stanzino.com sells is reviewed to ensure guaranteed high quality standards. Stanzino.com also promises that any product it sells will always meet with the customer's complete satisfaction.

Stanzino.com also helps its clients find even the rarest lines of clothing and women's clothing. If they do not have a hard-to-find item in stock, Stanzino.com offers to help locate anything and everything that a customer may be looking for, and at the best price available. The company's leaders preach great customers service techniques to their employees, and they back this up by offering this service to consumers.

Besides its own warehouse expansion, Stanzino.com has aligned itself with several other well-stocked warehouses, as well as some worldwide suppliers. From denim pants and classy t-shirts for men, and skirts, blouses, dresses, jackets, and pants in all sizes, as well as purses, handbags, and fashion accessories for women, Stanzino.com now either has a particular item in stock, or else its experts will help customers locate whatever they may be seeking.

For the past several years, Stanzino.com has specialized in offering discount men and women's clothing, fashion accessories, fragrances, costume jewelry, and fashion jewelry. The company has also made a special effort to create an easy-to-use, safe-and-secure website which is primarily based on its customers' feedback. By this expansi Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) on, Stanzino.com now carries a wider array of clothing and women's clothing.

Stanzino.com is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time and can be reached toll free at 1-213-746-8822 or online at http://www.stanzino.com.

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