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The commercial mission organized by SMI (Italy Fashion System) in collaboration with ICE Moscow and EMI (Italy Fashion Organization) ended last week in Novosibirsk, Siberia, with Lisa Tibaldi Italy among its protagonists.

The Latium Region brand presented its women’s elegant and formal wear collection to several buyers and to the press. The public and the review expressed great approval, appreciating above all the unique style of the maison’s creations, together with the high quality materials and trims. Particular appreciation for Lisa Tibaldi Couture evening dresses, inspired to high fashion, Lisa Tibaldi Princess trendy and easy wear and above all great attention for the new line Lisa Tibaldi Queen, dedicated to a sophisticated elegance in comfortable sizes.

We can therefore say that Lisa Tibaldi Italy’s brand is developing new profiles, constantly increasing interest towards its creations, even in important international markets, unexplored up to now.

Russia’s own world-renowned gift-giving experts RussianFlora.com announces its newest catalog overflowing with gorgeous flowers, delectable gourmet treats, and memorable gifts sure to melt her heart on Women’s Day.

RussianFlora.com, the experts in flower and gift delivery throughout the Former Soviet Union, today announced the launch of an expanded online catalog full of stunning flower arrangements, decadent chocolates, delicious wines, and unforgettable gift baskets just in time to commemorate Women’s Day, the time-honored Russian holiday.

Celebrated on the 8th of March, Women’s Day stands out as one of the most romantic, effusive, and love-filled holidays of the year. Similar to a combination of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s day, Women’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate the wisdom, beauty, patience, and unconditional love of the special women in your life – mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, and even colleagues – by showering them with attention, admiration, praise, and – of course – presents. This year, RussianFlora.com is making it easy for spouses, sons, fathers, friends, and business owners to follow tradition and bestow heartwarming gift baskets upon their special ladies.

Women’s Day celebrations date back to the ancient Romans who honored women with a similar holiday. Once each year matrons (free-born married women) received presents from their husbands and enjoyed their love and attention. Female slaves were given gifts as well and were allowed to have a day off. The women would dress in their best attire, adorn their hair with fragrant flowers, and visit the temple of the goddess Vesta, the beautiful – and wise – guardian of the hearth and home.

“The Roman Empire has fallen and many years have passed, but the fire of Vesta’s hearth still burns in Russia where the tradition of honoring women on the March 8th is still very much alive,” says Dimitriy Pereg, Chief Flower Officer at RussianFlora.com. “In Russia, there’s no better way to shower your precious lady with love, thank her for everything she does, and orchestrate an enchanted evening than to present her with gorgeous flowers and gifts from RussianFlora.com for Women’s day.”

At RussianFlora.com customers can opt to follow tradition by sending red tulips that represent the renewal of spring, the strength of friendship, and the power of love. Another common choice for Women’s Day is the bright yellow mimosa which stands for vitality, joy, wisdom, and warmth. But don’t let tradition tie you down this Women’s Day; any spring flowers that will catch her eye will do for a Women’s Day Bouquet, and at RussianFlora.com you can combine flowers and build the perfect bouquet or romantic basket.

Don’t forget that flowers only complement your Women’s Day gift to Russia. Along with plenty of positive compliments it is customary to give delicious chocolates, adorable plush toys, and striking gift baskets with women’s favorite items such as sweets, perfumes, cosmetics, and gourmet treats. Men: No matter what you want to send your beloved this Women’s Day, RussianFlora.com has the perfect gift for March 8th. You’ll find a huge variety of holiday gift baskets for family members and business associates that are sure to warm any heart and titillate any tastes. Some men struggle with finding the perfect gift for a woman, but they don’t have to worry when they order a fabulous gift basket from RussianFlora.com because hardly any woman can resist a gift of succulent fruits, high-quality gourmet treats, mouthwatering chocolates, delicious wine, and lovely flowers.

Women’s Day Gift Baskets from RussianFlora.com are specially designed to show your passion, gratitude, friendship, and love with elegance, beauty, and unmatched quality not only this Women’s Day, but also on any romantic occasion. You can order Women’s Day flowers and Women’s Day gifts to make this Women’s Day the best she’s ever had.

About RussianFlora.com

RussianFlora.com is a BBB accredited company based in the Former Soviet Union that specializes in delivering superior quality gifts to Russia and all over the world. By maintaining professional relationships with established, local florists and gift delivery companies in each region, RussianFlora.com has become renowned for its incredible selection of fresh, beautiful flowers and stunning romantic gifts as well as its ability to guarantee delivery in Russia within 48 hours, and its dedication to providing high-quality customer service. Learn more about the company at www.RussianFlora.com.

World renowned gift delivery company Gift Baskets Overseas invites the world to celebrate victory against oppression with sweet treats, fine foods, and delicious drinks—all guaranteed to meet the strictest dietary laws—for Purim this year.

Purim is upon us, and to celebrate Gift Baskets Overseas—the experts in International Gift Delivery—has launched a new online catalog showcasing a wide variety of beautiful—and delicious—Purim gift baskets for delivery in the United States and Israel. Every year Jewish people gather together in dazzling costumes to share wondrous feasts and to remember a time when their people’s existence was at stake, but this year they will celebrate with the help of Gift Baskets Overseas’ dedication to delivering gifts that comply with strict Kosher laws.

Purim is celebrated each year on the 14^th day of the Hebrew month of Adar (during leap years it is Second Adar or Adar II); this year the celebration will begin at sundown on Sunday, February 28, 2010 and will last two full days until March 1, 2010. This day of Purim, or “lots,” is observed in memory of the day after justice prevailed over the enemies of the Jewish people during the time that they lived under the rule of King Ahasuerus of the Persian Empire. As it is recorded in the Book of Esther, Haman, the vizier to the king, plotted against the Hebrew people and tricked his king into allowing him to murder them all. According to the story, Haman was allowed to cast lots to determine the day that his evil plan would come to fruition. But Esther, the King’s wife, who was secretly Jewish, foiled Haman’s plans, exposed him for the unjust person he was, and replaced him with her own cousin, Mordecai.

In memory of Esther’s bravery, victory over oppression, and God’s deliverance of the Hebrew people, Purim is a day full of bright clothing and costumes, dancing, and Kosher feasts. In addition, people remember the story through public readings of the Book of Esther as well as by remembering those who are in need. Jewish tradition mandates that on Purim everyone should send at least two gifts of food and sweets to people who are less fortunate than themselves. This year Gift Baskets Overseas is making sure there is no excuse not to celebrate this amazing moment in history by offering delightful confections and guaranteeing compliance with Kosher laws in their stunning Purim gift baskets.

“This Purim we’re offering Kosher foods, delicious sweets, and wonderful gifts to people in the U.S. and Israel so they can spend their time sharing costumes, feasting, and reading the Book of Esther rather than worrying about how their gifts are getting where they’re going,” says David Skol, Chief Gift Officer at Gift Baskets Overseas. “We want to bring people closer together—even if they are on opposite ends of the earth—by sharing gift-giving practices and making it easy to participate in them. This year we’re offering a wide selection of delicious, fun, and Kosher gift baskets. We invite everyone to send gifts to their Jewish—and even non-Jewish—friends; we offer parents the opportunity to teach their children about diverse cultures; and we make it easy for corporations and business-owners to be sensitive to the religious practices of their employees.”

Purim Gift Baskets from GiftBasketsOverseas.com are designed to meet your dietary needs, make an unforgettable impression, and share your victories with quality, beauty, and elegance—not only on sacred days, but anytime you need to send a special message of hope. Take a look at the new catalog and find the ideal Purim gifts for your special celebration today.

About Gift Baskets Overseas

Gift Baskets Overseas is a BBB accredited company based in the United States that specializes in delivering superior quality gifts all over the world. By maintaining professional relationships with established, local florists and gift delivery companies in each region, Gift Baskets Overseas has become renowned globally for its ability to provide online ordering convenience as well as multilingual customer service, and its dedication to providing secure payment options. Learn more about the company at www.giftbasketsoverseas.com.

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ASOS.com is launching The Green Room, an online marketplace which brings together and highlights brands that promote people and the planet. Launching in February, The Green Room will be housed in its own section on the ASOS website.

London, United Kingdom – The Green Room will include a line-up of fashion and beauty brands, ASOS.com own-label collections and a series of ASOS.com collaborations with artisans and small producer groups – all with the aim of supporting social and environmental awareness.

The launch coincides with Fairtrade Fortnight, The Fairtrade Foundation’s annual two week awareness campaign which this year runs from 22 Feb – 7 March.

Brands on offer will include shoes from Beyond Skin, Terra Plana and Swedish Hasbeens, clothing from Bassike, Slow Motion and People Tree and accessories from Made and Matt and Nat. Beauty brands available will include Caudalie, Green & Spring and Neal’s Yard.

ASOS.com will also be the exclusive UK online stockist of a range of organic cotton t-shirts from Borders & Frontiers. The t-shirts feature designs from some of the most influential fashion bloggers including Susie Lau of Stylebubble and Rumi Neely of fashiontoast. Borders & Frontiers is a new London based label with an emphasis on environmental and ethical approaches. In addition, ASOS.com is excited to have been chosen as the first exclusive online partner for the launch of the Emma Watson for People Tree collection launching in February.

Model shots of the ASOS Africa range

The first of ASOS.com’s own-label collaborations for The Green Room will be ASOS Africa, a capsule collection of clothing and accessories designed, sourced and produced in collaboration with several small communities in Africa. ASOS Africa will offer contemporary silhouettes such as jumpsuits, playsuits, blazers and cropped trousers all re-worked using African kangas – the vivid printed cottons traditionally worn throughout Eastern Africa – as well as handmade leather accessories. ASOS Africa launches on the 22 Feb with clothing prices ranging from £15 -£75 and accessories from £18 -£32.

ASOS.com’s collection of own-label Fairtrade cotton jersey tops will also sit in The Green Room. Featuring vests and tees in a variety of styles including printed, cropped, and embellished designs, each piece carries the FAIRTRADE Mark¹ which provides a guarantee that the cotton used was produced and traded in accordance with international Fairtrade standards. Vests are priced from £10 and tops and tees from £14.

Customers will be able to follow the journey of the ASOS Africa products and find out more about The Green Room brands on ASOS Life, the ASOS.com online community.

Caren Downie, Buying Director, ASOS.com said: “The Green Room is about fashion first but with a conscience. It is really exciting to be able to offer our customers beautiful things and also the opportunity to make a positive choice to impact the environment and the lives of people in underprivileged communities.”

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THE GREEN ROOM BRANDS LIST

Fashion

• Bassike
• Borders & Frontiers
• Emma Watson for People Tree
• Kuyichi
• Pants to Poverty
• People Tree
• Slow Motion

Accessories & Footwear

• Beyond Skin
• Made
• Matt & Nat
• Melissa
• People Tree
• Swedish Hasbeens
• Terra Plana
• Toms

Beauty

• Anatomicals Naturals Collection
• Body America
• Butter London
• Caudalie
• Cowshed
• Cowshed Spa
• Crazylibellule
• Elemis
• Figs & Rouge
• Green & Spring
• Holistic Silk
• Korres
• Korres Colour
• L’Occitane
• Louise Galvin
• Mama Mio
• Mop
• Naturaleve
• Neal’s Yard
• Ole Henriksen
• Silkskin
• SteamCream
• This Works
• Tigi Love Peace & the Planet
• Tommy Guns
• Yes To Carrots
• Young & Pure

¹ The Fairtrade Mark is a certification mark and registered trademark of Fairtrade Labeling Organisations International (FLO) of which the Fairtrade Foundation is the UK member. The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer guarantee of a fair deal for farmers in developing countries. For more information visit http://www.fairtrade.org.uk

About ASOS.com
Established in June 2000, ASOS.com is the UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 35,000 branded and own label products available and 1,500 new lines added each week, asos.com is rapidly becoming the market leader in the UK online fashion world. Aimed primarily at fashion forward 16-34 year olds, asos.com attracts over 6.9 million unique visitors a month and has 2.9 million registered users.

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asos.com
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FB

+44 (0)20 7836 1284
press@asos.com
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Who doesn’t remember the beautiful actress and singer Jennifer Lopez in The wedding planner film?
Then, it was 2001, maybe a bit dazed, we look at that profession with unbelief and thought that may be to arrange a marriage should not take a trained personnel.
Then, not only for the movie, wedding planner becomes a truly professionals.
In the USA the wedding planner has found long ago a well-defined position in the fashion business, in Italy the doors are opening to the fashion and especially to the “culture” of fashion thanks to several initiatives with the aim to promote Made in Italy.
So, you cannot improvise you as wedding planner , you must know various aspects about the organization of marriages that are not limited to the date, the number of guests or the menu!
There are therefore agencies, institutions and institutes that organize evening fashion courses to allow, who work but has the passion of the organizer, to create a real cultural baggage in the whole world (because it is a world!) wedding.
Just think about the research activities of suppliers, locations, or at the wedding develop marketing plan, staging and a hundred other things!

To recycling is fashionable and fashion uses recycled materials, it seems like an “enigma”, and maybe it is, but it is also the truth: clothes, jewelry and accessories recycled are trendy, fashion, so ecological.
The news, good news, comes from Affaritaliani.it an Italian newspaper online,  about Comieco survey (Comieco is the National Consortium for the Recovery and Recycling of Cellulose-based Packaging ), the fashion industry, fashion and jewelry with recycled materials is having a big hit among consumers.
Ther’s a huge success especially for recycled paper and artistic applications that can be made with this material really usable.
There’s also another good news: there isn’t only the desire to be fashionable and so to follow the latest trends, there’s also a strong sensibility towards the environment.
You can make beautiful creations of art which have nothing to envy to gold creations, for example, with very simple materials that “we know” make feel not only eyes but also health better, to make feel environment better means to make feel our health better.

It ’still winter but we already think about spring, because fashion never stops: it  might seem like a slogan , but it is truth, in Italy, the Beautiful Country leader in fashion and design, there are a lot of shows and exhibitions dedicated to the spring fashion collection 2010.
From 16 to 18 February there will be  the new edition of Fieramilanocity (Milan, Italy) one of the exhibitions devoted to fashion and design among the most renowned fashion events: Fashion fabric & accessories, with many new trend!
Four sectors about the fair: fabrics for clothing and upholstery (Leisure), printed fabrics for apparel, operated and processed (Fancy), textile accessories (accessory), designers and fabric specialist press (Infostile).
Exhibitors are divided by season: autumn/winter exhibitors, spring /summer and press.
Moda In Fabrics & Accessories was founded in 1984 by the Italian Textile Association and the Italian Federation of Textile, its aim is to promote Italian and European textile products, now in its 53rd edition, the event has always been one of the landmarks of excellence in fashion and textiles in Italy.

Despite the continued credit crunch, the interest in stag weekends is not only remaining strong, but is higher than ever before, according to one of the industry’s leading organisers The Stag Company.

The Brighton-based organisers have reported a 50% year-on-year increase in enquiries for stag weekends with the level of interest surging to record levels following the Christmas break.

With the country still in a recession and unemployment levels high it had been feared that best men would be instructed to organise a low-key stag do. However, this has not been the case as The Stag Company’s director, Rob Hill, explains: “We have seen stag weekend enquires grow by the day, which has surpassed our expectations. Our phones are red-hot and some of our summer packages are already selling out.

“We think it is great that lads are deciding not to sacrifice their big party night, even in these difficult times. We are firm believers that a ‘last weekend of freedom’ should be celebrated in style.”

Stag weekends in Nottingham and Bournemouth are proving particularly popular with year-on-year interest up by 40% and 55% respectively, while the other favourite destinations are Edinburgh, Brighton and Liverpool.

On the other end of the scale there has only been a little rise in enquiries for stag weekends in Spain and elsewhere in Europe, as the unfavourable exchange rate is putting off stag parties leaving these shores for their party weekend.

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London – Stephen Webster’s limited edition mosquito rings are officially this winter’s hottest accessory after selling out on ASOS in under three hours – a new record for the online fashion store. The rings, as seen on the fingers of Victoria Beckham and Erin O’Connor, are now expected to become lasting collectors’ pieces.

Webster, famed for his originality and cutting-edge designs, was originally commissioned by Malaria Awareness Campaign to create a piece of jewellery to highlight the serious issue of malaria among UK travellers and to raise funds for Malaria No More UK. Webster responded to the brief with characteristic flair and glam-rock creativity with a one-of-a-kind fine jewel mosquito ring on sale now for ca. £15K and 660 limited edition replicas, which sold out exclusively on ASOS, at £50 each.

100% of the profits from the rings will be used to support Malaria No More UK’s first investment in Africa. The project is in Botswana, southern central Africa, where the national government has set an aggressive target to fully eliminate malaria by 2015. Malaria No More UK is supporting this effort and thanks to ASOS customers who purchased a replica ring, life-saving nets will be given out to households who do not yet have one. The nets cost just £5 and protect a mother and her child for up to five years.

Stephen Webster said: “The mosquito ring is both a statement and provocative piece. Yet the message behind the ring has touched everyone who has bought it, of which there are now 660. We are delighted for Malaria No More UK. We made a commitment to fight malaria and we are doing so, one ring at a time.”

Webster’s fine jewellery ring will be sold to the highest private bidder with anticipated retail price of £15K and all proceeds going to Malaria No More UK. The striking piece is fashioned in rhodium plated 18ct white gold, set with ruby cabochons, white diamond pave wings, a silver diamond tail and a black diamond band.

To place a bid for the original fine jewel ring, contact Roz Hunt via info@malarianomore.org.uk. The fine jewel ring is also available for photography. Contact carly@stephenwebster.com to organise.

Victoria Beckham said: “It’s a fabulous statement piece and I’ve loved wearing it. It’s inspiring to see designers like Stephen working the power of fashion to save lives. Malaria is such an important issue, killing more children under five in Africa than any other single disease. I’m crossing my fingers this collaboration will generate loads of buzz and funds for Malaria No More UK.”

Sarah Kline, Executive Director of Malaria No More UK says: “We have been overwhelmed by the response to our first collaboration which will help save thousands of lives in Africa. I hope this project will also act as an important reminder to UK travellers to check whether they need to protect themselves against malaria as they head off for winter holidays.”

Malaria is one of the world’s most serious, preventable health crises and threatens half the world’s population with pregnant women and children the most vulnerable. In the UK, some 1,500 – 2,000 travellers return every year having contracted the disease. For more information about malaria and how you can protect yourself, please visit: www.malarianomore.org.uk and www.malariahotspots.co.uk. To find out if your next holiday destination is a malaria hotspot, text the destination to 07800 000 571.

About Malaria No More UK

Malaria No More UK is committed to ending suffering and death caused by malaria, a preventable disease. Working with governments, corporations and the public, Malaria No More UK combines a powerful blend of funding, advocacy and popular campaigning to achieve the following UN goals:

1) Ensure every man, women and child at risk of malaria in Africa has access to a mosquito net by the end of 2010

2) Put an end to malaria deaths completely by 2015

A £5 donation to Malaria No More UK will purchase, transport and deliver a life-saving bed net to a mother and her child in Africa protecting them for up to five years. 100% funds received by Malaria No More UK are used for malaria prevention and control programmes in Africa. For more information and to donate visit: www.malarianomore.org.uk

About Stephen Webster

Stephen Webster is one of the leading British figures in the fine jewellery and silver design industries. Webster’s keen eye for detail, expert craftsmanship and glam-rock attitude has given way to dramatic creations with an eternally chic aesthetic. The unmistakable amalgamation of precious and semi-precious gemstones set in specially treated metals has led Stephen Webster to a three-time win of the “British Luxury Jeweller of the Year” award and winner of “UK Jewellery Brand of the Year” in 2008. Originating from a modest background, Stephen Webster has evolved into a powerful global luxury jewellery brand with over 120 points of sale worldwide in the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Dubai, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong and over 20 Stephen Webster boutiques internationally. Webster also continues to build his high-profile celebrity following culminating in an alliance with musical artist Christina Aguilera who appears in the brand’s new advertising campaign for Stephen Webster Silver. The Stephen Webster brand offers the consumer a true lifestyle experience — one which has been credited with unprecedented demand.

About ASOS.com

Established in June 2000, ASOS.com is the UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 19,400 branded and own label products available and 1000 new lines added each week, ASOS.com is rapidly becoming the market leader in the UK online fashion world. Aimed primarily at fashion forward 16-34 year olds, ASOS.com attracts over 5.4 million unique visitors a month and has 2.4 million registered users.

For further information, please contact:
Amy Davies
asos.com
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FB

0207 836 1284
press@asos.com
http://www.asos.com

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Have you ever thought about taking a weekend break? Taking a small 2 or 3 day break from work and life is a great way to get away from the routine and your usual backdrop to experience something new. Rather than waiting for a full year before taking a break to relax and enjoy life you can go out this very weekend to a new and exciting place and come back Monday morning refreshed and filled with energy! Now taking a weekend break is easier than ever with Expedia.co.uk’s last minute holidays section. The company has completely revamped their website and now it’s easier than ever to find all the best deals for both classic and exotic destinations around the globe. The best thing about using one of these deals is that you don’t need to do any of the leg work. For each one of the packages the travel professionals at Expedia have hand picked the best flight and hotel combinations so you can just take care of enjoying your holiday. Here are a couple destinations that you might want to consider.

Classic Escapade to Paris
Who doesn’t know the city of love? Paris is a picture perfect location with character and lovely sights that put it within the world’s most attractive spots. The city is a compact metropolis, housing a little over 2 million inhabitants within its 6 miles of diameter. The city is just filled with fun and exciting activities to partake in through the year, with numerous exhibitions, shows, sporting events and music festivals during the four seasons to keep you occupied. Of course, one of the best things to do in Paris is to have a romantic get-away with your significant other. Paris is not shy on capitalizing on its popular reputation and you will find many spots, activities and locales that are great for building a fairy-tale holiday with your couple (Hotels in Paris). Whether you are planning to propose, have an engagement, spend your honeymoon, go away for your anniversary or just have a wonderful weekend the city always delivers.

Relaxing Under the Sun on Madrid
You have drilled through the week and ploughed through stacks and stacks of work and now you want to get your head outside and relax for the weekend. If you see yourself in that situation then Madrid will be a great choice for you. You can relax by just sipping a coffee against the vintage background of the Renaissance buildings of Plaza Mayor or simply stroll through the streets as you take in the relaxed mood that is so prevalent in Spain (Madrid Hotels) Spaniards love to have a good time and the exciting night-life in Madrid is a clear reflection of how much these people know about having fun. If your idea of fun is laying on your back during the day to enjoy the breeze and the warm sun and then hitting the pub scene at sun down, you could certainly do much worse than with Madrid. Finally, for those who like their entertainment to be a bit more risque, the Plaza de Toros Monumental de las Ventas pits courageous bull fighters against a shrewd animal. You shouldn’t miss one of the shows that certainly left a striking impression in the mind of Earnest Hemingway.