Fashionistas Become Auctionistas

The past decade has seen radical growth in the fashion industry worldwide, with web portals allowing fashionistas to essentially order clothes straight from the runways. Still, somehow, vintage fashion has long been held hostage from the rest of the world by stylists and collectors in the few capitals where boutiques even exist.

While presenting their newest collections, the major fashion houses are returning to honor the heritage from which they came with Gucci opening a Museum in the center of Florence and Hermes' ad campaign highlighting the date of their establishment "contemporary artisans since 1837". The success of the Costume Institute's Gala, in collaboration with Vogue, and the epic Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art have broadened the presentation of fashion as a living art form to the wider public. And so men and women everywhere have embraced the idea that fashion is art that you wear, an opportunity for individual self-expression; anyone can be an artist, every day, any day, an idea further reinforced by renowned bloggers such as The Sartorialist or Face Hunter.

And so the moment is right for this niche market to be brought out to the fashion-lovers everywhere who would like to source rare pieces from the comfort of their homes. Auctionata, the first online real-time auction house announces the launch of their newest division: Vintage Couture and Accessories. Fashionistas must now become Auctionistas to participate in Auctionata's curated, concise auctions featuring the world's premier vintage boutiques and private collections.

The inaugural auction, which will take place on October 18, 2011 will offer 65 vintage handbags with designer labels such as Hermes, Chanel, Prada, YSL, Gucci, and Judith Leiber to name a few, all without reserves. The category will continue to expand with plans for an exclusively Louis Vuitton auction followed by a vintage Chanel auction next on the calendar.

To take part in this women's coats groundbreaking event, register now at Auctionata

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Sexy CEO of JNL Worldwide, Inc Jennifer Nicole Lee Celebrates Major 1 Year Anniversary to JNL Clothing Line with a Roller Blading Workout in "Earn Your Shower" T-shirt

Upon the huge milestone of success of celebrating her 1 year anniversary to her JNL Clothing line, JNL is caught celebrating with a brisk roller blading workout session in one of her all time favorite t-shirt designs. Her JNL Clothing line was launched one year ago, and sales are still going strong and climbing.
Not only is JNL a clothing designer, she is also an ambassador of women's health and female wellness issues. She was once a fat and frumpy housewife who transformed into a mega model-mogul. She understands how it feels first hand to be overweight, out of shape, with little to no energy. Her love affair with fitness started after the birth of her children, and has not stopped. JNL is enjoying her fitness freedom now more than ever. This best-selling author and celebrity was sighted on South Beach, celebrating her fit body in a shiny metallic bikini with her famous "Earn Your Shower" training tank top, from her JNL FUSION workout method merchandise line. Obviously, she is showing the world that life is more fun when you are fit.

Also, she was spotted going to a private celebrity training facility, wearing a super pair of tight training pants, showing off a backside and booty that even cause Jennifer Lopez to be jealous . JNL was heading for possibly a JNL Fusion training method, which she will be releasing out on a complete 12 exercise dvd collection at http://www.JNLFusion.com . Her 2nd JNL Fusion World Conference will be held at a private Miami Beach Resort for her exclusive Master Trainers who come in from around the world to attend and be trained with JNL. Jennifer Nicole Lee is the "Grand Master" Trainer and creator of this revolut women's jackets ionary method. They must apply at http://www.JNLFusion.net and be carefully selected by JNL and her team of top experts.
From the latest celebrity paparazzi photos, it's apparent that her JNL Fusion method is working, as her body is the billboard displaying to all that she is extremely healthy, with a happy smile to go with it.

For full story and more photos, visit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2061134/What-rock-rolling-body-Fitness-guru-Jennifer-Nicole-Lee-goes-skating-tiny-metallic-blue-bikini.htm

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Gruv Gear Donates Utility Carts To Organizations That Help The Needy

Gruv Gear offered the lightweight 2-wheeled dollies to organizations that needed them the most. "We were overwhelmed with the response and had to pre-screen about a dozen local organizations," says Jay Baldemor, President of Gruv Gear. "We narrowed it down to 5 non-profits that we felt would benefit the most from using the dollies in their daily work, and we're blessed to be able to contribute something to that will in turn help the needy. We are so honored to give especially in this Christmas season, and each of the recipients was so thankful."

The following 5 organizations are now enjoying the free dolly carts from Gruv Gear:

1.    Food Finders – http://www.foodfinders.org
Food Finders is a multiregional food bank and food rescue program. We pick up donated food from hundreds of local grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants and produce markets and distribute it directly to missions, shelters and domestic agencies to feed the needy and impoverished. Our volunteers and staff drivers pick up and deliver on a same-day basis. On average, Food Finders helps feed 16,000 people a day, reducing the amount of food insecurity prevalent throughout Southern California.

2.    Mental Health Association of Orange County – http://www.mhaoc.org
The Mental Health Association of Orange County was founded in 1958 as a grass roots effort to provide resource and referrals for persons impacted by mental illness. MHA has grown considerably over the past 53 years, with out 16,000 persons served last year. MHA's services are based on the psychosocial rehabilitation model, which means that all programs are client driven and based on i fashion jackets ndividual goals that enhance life satisfaction and promote independence and self-sufficiency. MHA is ever conscious of donor commitment, with 92 cents of each dollar donated going directly to programs.

3.    Long Beach Rescue Mission – http://www.lbrm.org
Since 1972, the Long Beach Rescue Mission has opened its doors to thousands of men, women and children. The mission provides food, clothing, shelter and spiritual guidance to the homeless and less fortunate people of the community. The Long Beach Rescue Mission stands dedicated to helping individuals overcome the homeless cycle. We achieve long-term goals and make a world of difference in today's society. Senior citizens and neighborhood families also come for the meals or to attend worship services in the evenings and or Sundays. The mission provides loving care and spiritual guidance to help the homeless find purpose, direction and hope.

4.    Long Beach Organic, Inc. – http://www.longbeachorganic.org

Long Beach Organic, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non profit that has been in existence for 17 years. We have 7 gardens in Long Beach with two more that are being developed at this time. Approximately one half of our gardens are on privately owned property the rest are on City owned property. In either case we operate on a lease, carry our own liability insurance and assume all cost for water usage and operation. We have over 200 members who "rent" (per a lease) a 10' X 10' plot to grow edibles and/or flowers, succulents, etc. The camaraderie attained by working together in a healthy environment is undeniable. We also work with schools and youth groups to encourage a green lifestyle and offer community service hours.

5.    Children of Fallen Soldiers – http://www.childrenoffallensoldiers.org
The Quietly Working Foundation for The Children of Fallen Soldiers is a non-political, non-denominational, non-profit organization focused on meeting the needs of children who have lost a parent serving in the United States Armed Forces. The driving motivation behind every effort the Quietly Working Foundation undertakes is that we want each of these children to know that the citizens of the United States of America recognize their loss, and are committed to helping them achieve their highest potential in life.

To learn more about Gruv Gear and its multi-mode convertible carts and handtrucks including the V-Cart Solo, Solo Lite, Solo XL, and Muver 6, please visit http://www.gruvgear.com.

About Gruv Gear
Gruv Gear designs and builds innovative utility gear and accessories for creative professionals, including musicians, DJs, photographers, cinematographers, film makers, audio/video engineers, and media crews. Founded by a musician and product designer, the California-based company has been seeing tremendous forward momentum and widespread acclaims in a very short time, with global patents pending for its current innovations and more game-changing products slated in 2011.

Gruv Gear continues to flex its marketing muscle with grassroots clinics and events, exclusive online campaigns, and major artist endorsements. The company have already made avid endorsers out of some of the world's top artists, including musicians from American Idol and Cirque du Soleil, Michael Jackson's "This Is It" players Alex Al and Jonathan Moffett, Peter Erskine (multi Grammy-winning drummer, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Yellowjackets), Jon Myron Clark (Michael Jackson "The Immortal" World Tour), Anthony Wellington (Victor Wooten Band), Norm Stockton (Lincoln Brewster), DJ Icy Ice (World Famous Beat Junkies, Kanye West and Black Eyed Peas Parties, Grammy After Parties, Manny Pacquiao After Parties), and Ray Roman (award-winning cinematographer and named one of the top 25 studios in the world).

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"New Year, New You" Was the Theme for the NAPW Memphis Local Chapter's January Meeting

NAPW Greater Memphis Local Chapter met on Saturday, January 7th at 2:00pm for a "New Year, New You"-themed monthly networking meeting where members learned how to create clear goals and implement the plans necessary to achieve those goals.

Onika Shirley, Chapter President, kicked off the meeting by welcoming members and thanking them for attending after such a busy time of the year. The group talked about the holidays and Onika shared that she had been promoted to Production Manager at her job. She was warmly congratulated for her accomplishment. The chapter also welcomed a new member in attendance and so all of the members briefly stated who they are, what they do, and what they hope to accomplish as an NAPW member.

New member Verna Nickleberry was a great asset to the meeting. Verna is the CEO/Editorial Director for VEMASHE Enterprises (Ordinary People Magazine). Verna shared that her company's principle product is a print publication for "Ordinary People Magazine." It is an inspirational magazine that is released quarterly. Verna shared free copies and gave each member additional copies to share with their families or friends. Verna said she joined NAPW "to meet with other like-minded women." She also expressed a desire to network more and meet with different people. Verna is a busy woman with VEMASHE Enterprises; however, she has held a full time position at a military processing center for more than twenty-five years.

The theme of the Memphis Chapter's January meeting was "New Year, New You." Chapter President Onika spoke with the group on thinking about a "new you" from the inside. She expressed that while people tend to think about their hair, nails, makeup, and clothing as a portrait of themselves, women also need to make sure they spend time thinking about their dreams, desires, and spiritual selves. "We need to consider where we want to go and then draw out a plan to actually get there," she said.

The chapter discussed planning a Greater Memphis Local Chapter weekend getaway. They will continue to discuss these arrangements and will finalize details within the next three months. Members discussed the possibility of meeting with another chapter in the state to share ideas and chapter goals. Attending members discussed the possibility of meeting with other networking groups to broaden their networking circle. One event mentioned was "Networking in Memphis!" which will be held on January 25th at 6:00pm at The Brass Door on 152 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104.

The monthly door prize was provided by Kris Seiler. The winner for January's door prize was Verna Nickleberry. The winner each month will be responsible for providing the door prize at the next monthly meeting. The Door Prize value is approximately $5-10.

The next monthly meeting is scheduled for February 4th at 2pm. The topic will be 'Greater Memphis Chapter Goals' and will include creating a vision and mission statement for the local chapter. The group plans to vote for new and replacement office positions so the chapter can continue to grow and move forward. The meeting with be held at April Davis' house in Cordova and directions will be forwarded to members who RSVP.

Email reminders will be sent to Chapter members at least ten days in advance of monthly meetings, with venue and monthly topics noted by the Chapter Secretary, Gayle Anthony. Members are advised to check their NAPW inboxes.

Members who attended the January 7th meeting included Greater Memphis Chapter President Onika Shirley, April Davis, Vice President, Kris Seiler and Verna Nickleberry.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas fashion coats online , educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Memphis Local Chapter and/or NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

Follow NAPW on Facebook and Twitter.

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To Understand Today’s Crisis in News, Look to the Past: a Journalist-Historian Tells the History of American Journalism in a New Book

Is American journalism really in peril? A robust, unfettered press, free from government intrusion, has forever been emblematic of our liberties and a vital part of American life. In his fresh narrative, Covering America (University of Massachusetts Press, cloth, $49.95), journalist and professor Christopher B. Daly provides a lively, engaging history of journalism's 300-year evolution in America, offering valuable historical context to today's "journalism is in crisis" meme. The good news: today's surge in partisanship, rise of the blogosphere, and journalism's overall teetering business model are but the latest in a long history of challenges forcing American journalism to find new and better ways to adapt and thrive.

"Too many Americans today believe journalism is falling apart," says Daly, who teaches journalism and history at Boston University, after a career at both the Washington Post and Associated Press. "From colonial times onward, there have always been challenges to the structure and practice of producing the news in America. Today is no different. History provides perspective." Daly's original research and comprehensive synthesis of the latest historical scholarship provides it in spades.

Drawing on a wealth of examples, Daly explains that U.S. journalism went through periods of deep change in the 1830s and again in the 1920s—periods that were just as convulsive as today's. In Covering America, readers will find answers to their questions: Is serious journalism dying? Are the media "fai women's jackets r"? Is ownership too concentrated? Is the FCC too involved in regulating content? Covering America sets the stage for serious analysis—while making enjoyably vivid the often larger-than-life characters who have shaped and defined American journalism through the centuries.

Journalism, in the end, is the story of people. Daly colorfully details and provides insight into the lives of the practitioners of journalism, the men and women, who, through sheer force of their personalities, built and contributed to the institution that runs as a thread through the history of the republic. Covering America presents them all—in an accessible story-telling format that focuses on the visionary innovators, famous and not, who shaped the industry to their times by dint of their often oversized ambition and personalities: Benjamin Franklin, John and Anna Zenger, Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst, Nellie Bly, Ida Tarbell, Frederick Douglass, Kay Graham, Arianna Huffington, and more. Daly "adds shape and new understanding to the intriguing stories many of us know as myths of origin," says Douglas Cumming, author of The Southern Press: Literary Legacies and the Challenge of Modernity. The biographical portraits alone make Covering America a joy to read. "This is grand narrative as it should be," says historian Bruce Schulman.

Covering America is the work of an author wearing two hats—that of a veteran newsman and an academic scholar. Daly leverages primary material, including archival material, original documents, and recordings, along with personal experience, to provide brand new arguments on journalism across all of its platforms: newspapers, magazines, photos, radio, TV, and the Web. Whether focusing on media economics, the impact of new technologies, or the sociology and philosophy inherent in the journalistic enterprise, Daly manages a fine balance between scholarship and popular culture. This book will re-shape the discussion over the news media. A lively history of American journalism.

Read all about it!

"Essential reading for anyone who cares about American history, media, or culture. This is a great story about the entire tradition of journalistic storytelling, told smartly and thoroughly."
—Susan Orlean, staff writer for The New Yorker and author of Rin, Tin, Tin: The Life and the Legend and The Orchid Thief.

For further information, visit http://www.journalismprofessor.com.

Covering America: A Narrative History of a Nation's Journalism
By Christopher B. Daly
http://www.umass.edu/umpress/title/covering-america
University of Massachusetts Press, Amherst and Boston
576 pp.
$49.95 cloth, ISBN 978-1-55849-911-9

Media contact: Victor Gulotta, Gulotta Communications, Inc.
617-630-9286, http://www.booktours.com, victor(at)booktours(dot)com

About the Author

A veteran journalist and historian, Christopher B. Daly teaches journalism and history at Boston University. He is coauthor of Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World, which won the Albert J. Beveridge Award of the American Historical Association and the Merle Curti Award of the Organization of American Historians. He also blogs about journalism and history at http://journalismprofessor.com. His journalism has appeared in the Washington Post, the Atlantic, Columbia Journalism Review, and many other publications.

Tracyeinny, From Humble Beginnings to Leading Fashion Retailer In Singapore

A leading online fashion retailer based in Singapore, Tracyeinny has come a long way since its inception in 2007 when Jeannie Pang and Pamela Goi co-founded the company. The company started from a capital of $5000 and today, its monthly sales have crossed $100,000.

Over the last four years, Tracyeinny has successfully established itself as a trusted and reliable fashion brand that rolls out dozens of unique designs every week, offers a smooth online shopping experience and ships orders at a great speed. To add more, Tracyeinny is now a successful full fledged Ecommerce store with a physical presence – a rare example of successful online to retail expansion.

Tracyeinny set off with women's clothes and fashion accessories in the beginning but the company has now ventured into the shoes online market as well. Tracyeinny's first flagship store was opened in Chinatown in 2009 followed by the second outlet at Bishan Junction 8 two years later. According to the company founders, the stores were opened after repeat requests from loyal customers in Singapore.

In a recent interview with SGEntrepreneurs.com, the co-founder of Tracyeinny, Jeannie Pang said that their women apparel designs and themes got popular due to word-of-mouth and not because of expensive marketing campaigns. Jeannie said that the Tracyeinny website has attracted well over 1.9 million unique visitors till date. Highly targeted traffic in such large volumes has helped the founders to move forth at a great pace.

Tracyeinny has survived, and in fact, excelled in an extremely competitive environment where hundreds of blogshops exist in Singapore alone. Two cousins, Jeannie Pang and Pamela Goi set out to do something they really loved few years ago and today, results in terms of successful package delivery rate of 99 percent, website page views in millions and a positive brand perception are no doubt extraordinary.

Tracyeinny was awarded the prestigious Gold Category Award in the year 2010 for its distinctive service and rapidly increasing brand presence in online as well as offline circle. For a 3 years old startup company at that time, it was nothing short of a pleasant surprise and an inspiration to do 'more.'

The Tracyeinny has successfully made way for itself in the online fashion and style marketplace. Recently, the company began to offer savvy sales on weekly and monthly collections at http://www.tracyeinny.com.sg/. Women can do online shopping in Singapore or in any other part of the world can shop for the latest shoes and Maxi dress design arrivals from the comfort of their home at Tracyeinny.com.sg. For offline shopping, one can pay a visit to one of the two retail outlets of Tracyeinny in Singapore.

Jeannie is hopeful that Tracyeinny will someday expand its operations to South Eastern countries such as Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia. She recognized the fact that popularity of various trends over the next few years will decide whether Tracyeinny should venture into the South East or not. Although Tracyeinny has been getting customers from across the globe, she said that the company may need to launch a new website to cater to segmented audiences in new countries in the near futur women's coats e.

TSB Magazine Revamps its Fashion Section to Include More Fashion Advice for Men

TSB Magazine, a leading online source for men's interest articles and dating advice, has revamped its fashion section to include more insights and advice about style, clothing, accessories, and other men's-fashion-related topic s.

The new articles in this department mainly touch on the practical aspects of fashion. Most of the pieces that have already been published do not mention subjects like haute couture or brand name fashions, instead take a more universal approach to covering men's style.

Some of the new articles demonstrate this approach to covering men's style. Recent headlines include: Summer Shoes that aren't Flip Flops, How to Dress Yourself Bulkier, How to Make Loose Jeans Look Good, and the Long and Short of Shorts.

Many of the articles published in TSB's fashion section, both before and after the revamp, were penned by Melbourne-based journalist Natasha Abrahams, who also covers the entertainment scene in Australia for Weekendnotes. She brings a female's insight to men's fashion and covers topics that are related to regular everyday styles, not high-end fashions. Abrahams is slated to continue her column on TSB for the foreseeable future.    

The revamped fashion section has joined the other men's interest departments on TSB. All departm women's coats ents are updated regularly, with most seeing several new articles per week.

The site's dating section covers all aspects of the dating game from a guy's perspective. The articles in this department include everything from flirting and seduction tips to tips on how to date multiple women at once to sex advice.

The Alpha Living department, meanwhile, covers health and business topics and also features profiles of well-known or successful men (a recent profile focused on comic book legend Stan Lee). Other profiles in Alpha Living feature people who are "self-made" and have started a major enterprise on their own and built it into a successful business on their own.

One of the most unique departments on TSB's site is entitled Inner Game. This section features articles about building confidence and mental strength and developing skills that can be applied in a variety of business and dating situations. Recent articles in this particular section include Embrace Game-Changing Moments and Curb your Self-Depreciation.

Other regularly-updated sections on TSB include College Life, which focuses on dating, partying and health for college-age readers; Videos, which features a variety of video posts related to the different men's interest topics; and Woman, which profiles some of the world's most beautiful and famous actresses, models, and other celebrities.

Because the site is updated multiple times each day, each section regularly receives new content. Readers with an interest in men's fashion will be able to read fresh content regularly, while those new to TSB can explore the large backlog of fashion-related articles that have already been published on the site.

To learn more check out their Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TSBMagazine