Sunday, November 25, 2012

Atlanta Company Curious Provisions Launch “Thumpers” Nationwide


Atlanta Company Curious Provisions Launch “Thumpers” Nationwide
One-of-a-Kind Rechargeable Vintage Suitcase Boomboxes Deliver a Fusion of Art & Music

ATLANTA – October 31, 2012 – David Preiss and Javier Santana, founders of the Atlanta-based company Curious Provisions are excited to announce the national launch of “Thumper,” a one-of-a-kind rechargeable boombox made from a vintage suitcase and authentic hi-fi speakers.  Thumpers deliver a surprising blend of functional upcycled décor for art lovers and audio excellence for music aficionados.  Each Thumper is a unique, one-of-a-kind creation that blends hi-fidelity with vintage history.

David Preiss and Javier Santana were inspired to create these retro boomboxes while they were renovating and redecorating their digital design studio in Atlanta.  They crafted desks from vintage sewing machine treadles and fashioned a huge conference table from plumbing pipes and recycled barn wood. Then, Javier found a pair of Cerwin-Vega speakers and an old Sony receiver on Craigslist.  He later found a couple of vintage suitcases while thrifting and thought they'd be cool decor.  He imagined it might be even more interesting to pull the speakers from their banged up cabinets and combine them with the suitcases.  Combining skills he learned while hanging out at his cousin’s car audio tech shop, Javier amped up that suitcase, creating a boombox with killer audio.  

Thumpers are portable and rechargeable. They work with any mobile device or laptop, which are connected via an included audio auxiliary cable. Most Thumpers come with volume, bass and treble controls mounted on the side. They can be recharged after around 8 hours of playtime using the included battery charger. Music can also be streamed wirelessly with a bluetooth adapter and any Thumper can become a guitar amp using the iRig™ adapter accessory (sold separately).

As functional art that combines previously forgotten items of our past, Thumpers particularly appeal to lovers of upcycling. Each Thumper is custom-designed and hand-crafted in Atlanta for a balanced aesthetic appeal.  David and Javier match each authentic case to a speaker system, not just fitting things into a space, but combining elements that belong together.  Most of the cases date from the 1920s to the late 1960s and are made of wood, which create perfect audio cabinets.  The guys salvage the crossovers from inside the speaker cabinets and use them for high fidelity and add acoustic foam to reduce vibration. Thumpers typically use a 12-volt rechargeable battery and a 40-watt amplifier.  

Handcrafted in Atlanta’s King Plow Arts Center, prices range from $590 to $790.  

For more information and photos, please visit: www.curiousprovisions.com

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Atlanta Belt Company “C4 Belts” Launches Nationwide



Media Contact:

Amanda Leesburg
Leesburg PR
404-842-0040

Atlanta Belt Company “C4 Belts” Launches Nationwide

New Eco-Friendly, Versatile Belts Teach Consumers to Give Back

ATLANTA – In just seven months, C4 Belts (www.c4belts.com) has become one of the most sought after fashion accessories in America - causing a complete revolution in the belt industry.  The belts, the invention of four frustrated but creative twenty-something friends, are so versatile you can create over 400 color combinations.  20 colors + 20 buckles = 400 possible combinations.  The belts, created for both men and women, can be custom fit to any size, are waterproof and feature two strong social responsibility components:  C4 Belts are fully recyclable and each customer votes for one of four charities to support at the end of each purchase.
Currently in over 275 stores nationwide, C4 means “Choose your Color. Choose your Cause.” It’s a bit of a radical, new idea but one where individualism in style and elevated social consciousness unite.
Four American friends, led by Jason Tanenbaum and Robbie Hart, discouraged by the recession but anxious to put their college Chinese classes to good use, set out for Shanghai in 2010.  Happy to discover a new culture, they found they could find great watches, shoes and other clothing to make fashion statements, but were all commonly frustrated by one thing:  their boring, leather belts.  Leather was ruined by rain. Leather stretched if a bigger friend “borrowed” it. And worst of all, leather reminded them of their parents. They knew their watches never stretched and were waterproof. Why couldn't a belt be created from the same material?
It turns out this recyclable material, known as thermoplastic elastomer (TPE plastic), is the same stuff used to make medical devices like catheters and the tread in snowmobile tracks.  The friends knew TPE would never stretch, would be waterproof and eco-friendly, and it sure wouldn't be something their parents would wear.  Two months and much talking, sketching, arguing and erasing later, the C4 concept was born.  Add in social responsibility and the concept is truly something radically different from any belt line on the market today. 

C4 supports four charities and customers “vote” at the end of each purchase for which organization their purchase will benefit.  Current charity partners include: The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, The Human Rights Campaign, Project Kaisei and Kiva. 
C4 belts retail for $25.  For more information, please visit: www.c4belts.com
About C4 Belts, Inc.
C4 belts unite individual style and elevated social consciousness.  The invention of three twenty-something entrepreneurs, the national line of belts are fully recyclable, waterproof, can be custom to fit any size and come in over 400 color combinations.  20 colors + 20 buckles = 400 possible combinations.  C4 stands for “Choose your Color. Choose your Cause” and supports four charities where customers vote at the end of each purchase for which organization their purchase will benefit.  Currently available in over 275 stores, the company is headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia.  Visit the website for retail locations and WE:R:C4, which showcases real customers and fans in action: www.c4belts.com.



Wednesday, November 14, 2012

YOUCELEB LAUNCHES


Media Contact:
Nicole Duhoski
            312-622-0045      
nicole@vinesprout.com
YOUCELEB LAUNCHES ULTIMATE ONLINE LUXURY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

The Most Coveted Celebrity-Worn Brands Now Accessible to Everyone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MIAMI, November, 14 2012 
YouCeleb, the leading online destination for celebrity fashion, today announced the launch of its new online retail store offering fashion addicts the ultimate online luxury boutique shopping experience. The website gives fashionistas access to the latest and most sought-after and hard-to-find celebrity-worn fashion.
YouCeleb lets those who like to keep up with the latest celebrity trends and red carpet style find and discover the hottest brands with devoted celebrity followings. The online boutique allows users to shop from hundreds of exclusive items by designer, or by type of apparel such as leggings, skirts, trousers, denim, dresses, scarves, and tops. The exclusivity of YouCeleb's specialized collection offers customers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

YouCeleb celebrity style experts track the clothing and accessories of A-listers like Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Bilson, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, and Vanessa Hudgens. Unique on-trend items as seen on these stars, from earrings spotted at the Oscars, to scarves slung at LAX, are then handpicked and featured in the boutique.

The site is filled with the season's must-have apparel and accessories from exclusive designers such as BCBG Max & Cleo, BCBG Max Azria, BCBGeneration, and Trina Turk, as well as hard-to-find indie brands such as Black Orchid Denim, Bobi, David Lerner, Donni Charm, Lauren Moshi, Moon, Naven, Raven Denim, Siwy Denim, Tart, and Tees By Tina. The "as seen on" feature allows customers to view which celebrities have worn each brand, making it even easier to achieve the look of their favorite celebrity.

"YouCeleb is like having a personal stylist at your disposal, 24/7," said Amit Dharmani, founder & CEO of YouCeleb." Red carpet treatment is as important to YouCeleb as is red carpet fashion. We want every customer to feel like a star shopping in a boutique on Rodeo Drive."

With YouCeleb, there is no longer a need to sort through cluttered racks to hunt down items. The site is clean, well designed, and easy to navigate so shoppers never feel overwhelmed. The company boasts best in class customer service with free shipping and free returns on all items.

In addition to the retail priced online store, YouCeleb will continue to feature its popular celebrity-driven flash deals at up to 70% off retail. New deals featuring clothing and accessories seen on popular celebrities in paparazzi photos will launch up to three times per week. Each sale will last from 48 to 72 hours, and a portion of every sale will be donated to the featured celebrity's charity of choice.

About YouCeleb:
YouCeleb is the leading online shopping destination for all things celebrity fashion. The company is dedicated to providing shoppers with access to an exclusive collection of the most coveted brands with devoted celebrity followings. YouCeleb is headquartered in Miami and was founded by Amit Dharmani in 2010. YouCeleb was the first e-commerce company to host daily deals based on popular fashion items worn by celebrities in paparazzi images. In addition to the online boutique and weekly flash deals, fashionistas can keep up with the latest fashion trends, celebrity news and receive expert style advice on the company's blog. Experience YouCeleb by visiting http://www.youceleb.com/. Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/youceleb and Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/youceleb.

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

SHAIL K. Launch





Bold, Sexy and Contemporary Chic

Designer and Actress Kimi Verma Launches a New Line of Year Round Dresses

LOS ANGELES -  August 8, 2012 – Indian beauty queen, actress and designer Kimi Verma is enjoying her new lifestyle as an entrepreneur. Verma honed her skills from years of designing for others, being a student of global fashion, as well as participating in pageants and cinema. Building on her knowledge of elegant dresses and how to make a women feel amazing is ready to take the fashion world by storm with her newly launched brand
 – SHAIL K.
“I want to bring the elegant style of handmade silk dresses to women in the United States at a price point they can afford, “ she said.
Through her years of experience in the industry Verma has gained a remarkable ability to create flattering dresses for every body type. Shail K. has special dresses for every occasion: evening dresses for a night on the town, beautiful homecoming dresses for the upcoming school year, sexy cocktail dresses that make an impression and long gowns that provide that extra touch of glamour.
Verma launched the Shail K. brand just a few months ago and it is already rapidly expanding its popularity in the U.S. and the International markets. The line is being showcased at several upcoming trade shows including the August Atlanta Apparel and World of Prom from August 9 through 13.
The current line is already available in some of the more exclusive retailers across the Unites States and the fall line is ready to ship. To join the rapidly growing list of retailers representing this bold new line or for more information about the Shail K. line, visit their website atwww.shailkusa.com, follow them on Twitter at @shailkusa or stop by their booth at an upcoming trade show.

Jewelry Information Center Unveils 2013 Trends at Fine Jewelry Preview


Jewelry Information Center Unveils 2013 Trends at Fine
                          Jewelry Preview

     Over 100 Pieces of Jewelry Showcased to Leading Consumer
                           Publications

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jewelry Information Center,
the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America (JA), unveiled
jewelry trends for 2013, at its Annual Fine Jewelry Preview on Tuesday,
July 31, in New York. Over 100 pieces of jewelry were on display to
leading fashion and accessories editors from magazines like InStyle,
Lucky, Robb Report, Marie Claire, Veranda, W Magazine, Brides and Conde
Nast Traveler.

The jewelry trends featured included: statement necklaces;
shoulder-sweeping colored gemstone earrings; unique colored gemstones,
like boulder opals, watermelon tourmaline and rough-cut quartz;
sterling silver jewelry; big and bold pearls; beyond-bridal platinum.

"The jewelry showcased at the Fine Jewelry Preview gives editors a
sneak peek at the must-have jewelry styles for the year to come.
Shoppers can find these styles at the reputable jewelry stores of
Jewelers of America members and can always get trend inspiration at our
website, JIC.org," says Amanda Gizzi, Jewelers of America Director of
Communications.

The event was held in conjunction with partners American Gem Trade
Association, Cultured Pearl Association of America, Jewelers Mutual
Insurance Company, Platinum Guild International and the Silver
Promotion Service.

The Jewelers of America Supplier Members featured at the Fine Jewelry
Preview included: Alex Woo, Alexandra Mor, Art Jeweller, Bree Richey
Designs, C.J. Recht, Claudia Endler, Gumuchian, Ivanka Trump Fine
Jewelry, Jemily, Jewels of Ocean, Just Jules, K. Brunini, Kamari
Silver, Mark Patterson, Mattioli, Mijou Jewelry, Orlanda Olsen, Pamela
Huizenga, Pancis Gems, Stuller, Suzy Landa, Syna Jewels and ZAIKEN
Jewelry.

About Jewelers of America

Jewelers of America (JA) is the national trade association for
businesses serving the fine jewelry retail marketplace, with the
primary purpose of improving consumer confidence in the jewelry
industry. JA's consumer education arm, Jewelry Information Center
(JIC), provides public relations and marketing services on behalf of
the fine jewelry and watch industry. JIC's website, www.JIC.org, is the
online source for fine jewelry and watch information, trends and
shopping tips. Visit www.jewelers.org and www.JIC.org for more
information.

Courtesy Of :
Lauren Thompson
         Communications Manager
         lthompson@jewelers.org
                     (646) 658-5817      

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

JUNK FOOD CLOTHING LAUNCHES

Junk Food Launches Innovative Scan to Give T-shirts for Comic-Con in Partnership with Star Wars

LOS ANGELES- June 25, 2012 - Junk Food is launching an innovative Scan to Give T-shirt for Comic-Con in partnership with Star Wars™. Fashionistas, athletes and Star-Wars fanatics can once again simultaneously embrace fashion and tech, as a savvy QR Code is embedded in each t-shirt. When scanned, these QR Codes take users to an online auction benefitting the Make a Wish Foundation, as well as exciting VIP experiences and exclusive race memorabilia from the upcoming July 7th one-of-a-kind light saber relay race, Course of the Force. The Junk Food Course of the Force QR Code tee is a limited edition tee from Junk Food's Star Wars Collection, powered by Promojam; www.junkfoodclothing.com, www.promojam.com.

For more information, please contact press@michelemariepr.com.






Celebrities Wearing Tacori Jewelry

Katy Perry in TACORI!

LOS ANGELES - June 26, 2012 - KatyPerry stepped out on the red carpet wearing TACORI at the premiere of her new movie, Katy Perry: Part of Me. The popstar looked glam in her Diamond Eternity Bracelet (FB1009; $18,370), www.tacori.com.

For more information, please contact press@michelemariepr.com.





Monday, June 25, 2012

CELEBRITIES ROCKING ELLELAURI FASHION

Kendall Jenner in ellelauri!

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 25, 2012)  Kendall Jenner wore ellelauri to "The Kardashian Family Interview" on Oprah's Next Chapter over the weekend. The younger sis to Hollywood's famous family arrived in style, dressed in ellelauri's Sea Glass Annabella Dress $144. ellelauri recently launched a new eCommerce site for fashionistas to shop virtually; (www.ellelauri.com).

For more information, please contact press@michelemariepr.com.


WHOSE CAUGHT THE FODADA CRAZE

Celebrities Love fodada!

LOS ANGELES - June 20, 2012 - Celebrities are going crazy over fodada! Orlando Bloom is the fourth dad to have rocked fodada this past week, with other hunky celeb dads including Ryan Phillippe, Cash Warren & Hugh Jackman! fodada is created "fodadas" who live their lifearound their kids; dadswho pretend to be jungle animals one minute and a super hero the next. Dads who never miss a goal and don't mind playing doll house for hours. The line is for fathers who need some comfortable, cozy and hip clothes to relax, play or do whatever in, just what these star-studded dads need ($29-$86; www.fodadawear.com)!

For more information, please contact press@michelemariepr.com.






"ROCK THE VOTE 2012 VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE" ROCK THE VOTE, WHOLE FOODS MARKET WEST HOLLYWOOD, REDLASER, PROMOJAM, JUNK FOOD, AND THREADS FOR THOUGHT HOST A #SCANTOVOTE VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

WHAT: PromoJam, RedLaser, Rock the Vote, Junk Food, and Threads for Thought teamed up to launch the first-ever #ScantoVote social media powered QR Code t-shirts for the 2012 election year. Made from 100% organic cotton, the tech-savvy eco-shirts are specifically created to engage, educateand inspire youth in America to register to vote directly from the piece of technology that they use most - their smart phone. The #ScantoVote technology will be featured at the Whole Foods Market West Hollywood Voter Registration Drive on Saturday, June 30th 2012.

WHY: Youth in America spend more time online and on mobile social networking applications than they do on any other form of media. This Millennial Generation is diverseand huge in number, making up nearly one quarter of the entire electorate in 2012, which evokes both the challenge and the opportunity. Rock the Vote, who has run the largest nonpartisan voter registration drives in the country, is dedicated to building the political power of young people by engaging them in the electoral process, urging politicians to pay attention to issues that matter to young voters, and protecting their fundamental right to vote.

The t-shirt has always been a symbol of self-expression. Understanding that the most effective way to reach youth is through social networks and their phone, Junk Food X Threads for Thought, PromoJam, RedLaser, and Rock The Vote have created a t-shirt stylishly embedded with social media QR code technology to reach youth viaplatforms they care about most - fashion, technology, entertainment, social networks, and music. The tees are for sale exclusively at nationwide Whole FoodsMarkets and online.

WHEN: On June 30th, Whole Foods Market West Hollywood will beholding a voter registration event using the #ScantoVote technology from 1-3pm. The event will feature live music by celebrity DJ Brent Bolthouse, raffles, tote bag giveaways, the #ScantoVote mascot, and a 4th of July themed BBQ. 98.7FM will also be a sponsor of the event.

HOW: When people use the RedLaser app to scan the QR Code graphicon theteewith their smartphone, a customized PromoJam mobile experience will launch on their phone. From this mobile page, people will beableto watch educational and inspiring videos about the election, take social actions such as "LIKE-ing" Rock The Vote on Facebook, and filling out the voter registration form right from their smartphone!

While the entire form can be completed from their mobile phone, in most states,excluding Colorado, individuals must stillprint, sign and mail in the voter registration form. The QR tool takes individuals through a step by step process on their smart phone to fillout information and repopulates a PDF document that is then emailed to them. From there, all they have to do is print, sign and mail it to their Board of Electors. The address is already printed on the paper as a self-mailer.

To view the mobile webpage, scan the QR-Code or type the URL into your smartphone browser: http://rockthevote.promojamgo.com/register and http://www.scantovote.org/

WHO: PromoJam: PromoJam is a leading enterprise Social Marketing Platform that provides businesses a full suite of tools to easily build, launch, track, and promote social media promotions across multiple social networks, both online and on the mobile phone. PromoJam is dedicated to building innovating technology solutions that help people connect in new and engaging ways. PromoJam is used by many of the biggest brands and artists in the world to reach new and existing customers including: NBC Universal, The North Face, Clear Channel Radio, Blackberry, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Pearl Jam; http://promojam.com

Rock The Vote: Rock the Vote's mission is to engage and build political power for young people in our country.Founded twenty-one years ago at the intersection of popular culture and politics, Rock the Vote has registered more than five million young people to vote and has become a trusted source of information for young people about registering to vote and casting a ballot. We use music, popular culture, new technologies and grassroots organizing to motivate and mobilize young people in our country to participate in every election, with the goal of seizing the power of the youth vote to createpolitical and social change; www.rockthevote.com

Junk Food X Threads for Thought: Celebrity t-shirt emporium Junk Food has joined forces with leading eco-fashion label Threads for Thoughtto launch a series of social cause tees, in partnership with PromoJam and Rock the Vote. Junk Food is the original vintage t-shirt company, with distribution rights to over 800 pop-culture licenses and is distributed in over 4,500 premium fashion stores globally. Leading ethical fashion label Threads for Thought is a pioneer in both sustainable and organic manufacturing and is a passionate champion for numerous important social causes. www.junkfoodclothing.com www.threadsforthought.com

RedLaser: RedLaser is a leading barcode-scanning mobile application for iPhone, Android(TM) and Windows 7 and was acquired by eBay Mobile in June 2010. The app has over 20 million downloads and is consistently a top three free utilities app in the U.S. AppleiTunes(R)store. Scan a catalogue item and price across Google, TheFind, eBay, Half.com, Milo.com and Best Buy will populate for comparison, along with helpful product information. The RedLaser software development kit (SDK) is licensed by more than 1,200 full customers across five continents, including Coupons.com, TheFind, The Knot and shopkick and stickybits. For more information on RedLaser, visit www.redlaser.com

For more information, please contact press@michelemariepr.com


WHOSE WEARING TACORI JEWELRY

Janel Parrish in TACORI!

LOS ANGELES - June 15, 2012 - Janel Parrish, star of ABC Family's hit show Pretty Little Liars, wore a TACORI necklace to the Young Hollywood Awards last night. The actress, who plays the infamous Mona on the show, wore a TACORI white gold diamond stud pendant necklace, $2,540; www.tacori.com

For more information, please contact press@michelemariepr.com.




Wednesday, June 13, 2012

JOHN VARVATOS SHADES SPOTTED ON WHO?

Kellan Lutz in John Varvatos Eyewear

LOS ANGELES - June 12, 2012 - Kellan Lutz was spotted with his John Varvatos shades again! The Twilight hunk sported his navy V760 aviators while filming Tarzan 3D in Munich, the same shades he carried at The Cannes Film Festival just weeks ago($200); www.johnvarvatos.com!




Monday, June 11, 2012

CELEBRITIES WEARING JUNK FOOD CLOTHING

George Clooney in Junk Food Clothing!

LOS ANGELES - June 11, 2012 - George Clooney was spotted in Junk Food Clothing this past weekend. The actor was wearing his Cincinnati Bengals Tee at the Lugano airport with his girlfriend, Stacy Keibler, some friends, and his dog, Einstein. ($38; www.junkfoodclothing.com).

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Introducing Red Rivet Fall Collection with Paint-Splattered Denim

Red Rivet's collection of paint-splattered denim with white and silver splatter over denim blue. Giving your jeans a unique, one-of-a-kind look is the objective that this grunge-looking collection is striving for. Maintain that effortless feel of wear and tear in Red Rivet’s collection that features the natural look of paint splatter. Stay in style this Fall with these affordable, eye-catching denim pieces.
Red Rivet's goal is to revolutionize fashion’s must-have staple at the affordable cost of $15 to $25 and available at WalMart and additional retailers.
Available in sizes 1 through 15, the fabrication content is a cotton, polyester and spandex blend that molds to and shapes the physique.





Monday, June 4, 2012

CATCH WHOSE WEARING JOHN VARVATOS EYEWEAR

Ian Somerhalder in John Varvatos Eyewear

LOS ANGELES - June 4, 2012 - Ian Somerhalder wore a pair of John Varvatos shades over the weekend while on vacation in Brazil! The Vampire Diaries hunk wore a pair of John Varvatos V779 in Crystal ($220)! www.johnvarvatos.com


Break a Sweat in Angelika London Work Out Clothing-- Handmade Designs on Hoodies, Leggings and Track Suits!

With different designs ranging from voodoo doll tees to camel tanks, and skull tracksuits to sunflower maxi dresses, Angelika London appar el is timeless and can be worn throughout every season in style. Maintaining a fashion-forward outlook with comfort in mind is essential to Angelika London clothing. Launched in the summer of 2010 by designer Olivia Ann Totman, Angelika London has captivated the fashion world in the UK and Ibiza, currently making its way to America and Moscow. Fit for every occasion, these pieces are created with a distinctive, individually hand drawn and painted design, defining each article as a one-of-a-kind clothing. Angelika London aims to provide its customers with art that can be widely appreciated while maintaining a sense of glamour and individual.

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