Pink Pewter Purseline Collection

The popular accessories brand just launched a new line of stunning handbags due for delivery in May.

Pink Pewter, the brand synonymous with high-fashion accessories that are fun, edgy and favorites of fashion-savvy girls and women all over creation, has just launched a new, gorgeous couture collection of handbags! Trendy as ever- beautifully jeweled clutches suitable for a range of looks, from runway elegance to casual nights out with your friends … each piece also complements Pink Pewter’s signature design and style.

Retailers and Buyers – Handbags can only be purchased by phone (888-214-5678) or by contacting your sales rep.(sales@pinkpewter.com). Visit Pink Pewter at upcoming markets at the Dallas Market Center, International Gift Show, Atlanta Apparel, Stylemax, and ATS.

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pediped®

The Nevada-based footwear company plans to open 20 retail boutiques within the next three to five years.

Award-winning children’s brand pediped® is also an American favorite- known for exceptional quality and comfort, the distinctive styling has made it fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States. The company is also known for its philanthropic efforts; in 2012, pediped was awarded the coveted Earnie Award for Company for Good for their philanthropy efforts of nearly $2 million.

pediped® footwear is currently sold in over 2,500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with more than 140 designs for boys and girls available, including the signature lines Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and FLEX®. In an effort to solidify its global recognition as the gold standard in children’s footwear, the company plans the opening of 20 retail stores within the next three to five years, providing an ideal setting for parents looking to gain more access to the endless styles and benefits of the popular footwear.

We are working hard to give our international customers direct access to the endless benefits of pediped®. We will continue to look at these markets and are excited to open more doors both domestic and international.

-pediped founder Angela Edgeworth

In addition to celebrating the opening branded boutiques in Las Vegas, pediped has opened stand-alone retail stores and in-store boutiques in Shanghai and Beijing, China, expanding to the Czech Republic with stores in Prague and Brno, through a partnership with Nohel Group®.

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The Lillie Pad

Delightful crochet and handmade treasure.

Owner, maker, designer and curator Amanda Lillie describes her business, The Lillie Pad as, “A great spot for handmade gifts!” And it is just that. Amanda and occasional assistant Julie Feicht offer clothes, afghans, crochet and knit accessories for babies. Amanda also sells patterns, so you can make select styles yourself.

Fashion and Function. Handmade treasures from The Lillie Pad are not only adorable –take a look at the hat fashioned after a Cabbage Patch doll, the gorgeous snowflake details on the winter hat or the regal crown for little boys- the hats will keep kids warm. And we know what a wild winter season it has been!

For over ten years, Amanda’s been knitting. But it wasn’t until she learned to crochet from a missionary in Spain that she found her calling. Now, she crochets with crochet hooks that have been passed down for generations –both her grandparents and great-grandparents crocheted:

Those crochet hooks are my dearest possessions, connecting me to my past and reminding me to carry on crafts and traditions that are decreasing in popularity in our rapidly expanding age of technology.

-Amanda Lillie

In 2011, Amanda started selling her handmade items on Etsy. Even though crochet is her craft of choice, she also likes sewing, knitting and beading. Indeed, The Lillie Pad is a great spot for handmade gifts!

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My Denim and Lace

Create your own pair of jeans only you can design!

If you’ve always wanted to design your own clothes, have we got a place for you! At Owen Siegel’s MyDenimandLace.com, you can have your jeans and other favorite apparel embellished just the way you want, using the website to design them.

Owen recently re-introduced My Denim and Lace to the public with a brand-new website –and the process is easy-peasy.

“First, choose the style of jeans you want us to design,” Owen says. “Then choose embellishments using the top, sidebar or icons on the site, http://mydenimandlace.com.” Choose from adorable little embellishments just for kids, too!

If you have inspiration for a design that you would like us to make for you, we can try to create it.

The company designs ripped jeans, dyed jeans and faded jeans, as well as other styles for truly wearable art. And they do it in New York City. “We design a custom pair of jeans for you,” Owen says. “Whether it’s on a favorite pair of jeans or jeans that are brand new, we can design a pair of jeans that is both a new creation and a trend forward.”

Contact Owen and his team if you have a garment other than jeans you’d like to have re-designed. “You can also send your jeans to us we will ship it back to you at no extra charge,” Owen adds.

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Happy 2014!

Comfort & Joy for the Holidays

Oil & Water

A fresh look at rainwear for girls.

Amy Wismar is the founder/designer of a bright, shiny and new line of rainwear for girls called Oil & Water. “My fun and beautiful daughters inspired this line and continue to inspire me every day,” she says.

It’s just fabulous.

If you like style, originality and great quality, you’ll love Amy’s raincoats, jackets and ponchos designed “for the everyday girl.”

Oil & Water rainwear if made for girls sizes 2-10. All fabrics are shower and windproof, in a fabulous mix of colors and metallics. Each piece is fully line in faux fur or softwash poly. Luxurious!

We had hoped to bring a fresh, modern look to children’s rainwear that is classic, beautiful and happy chic! And now, after two years of sketching, designing, sewing and meeting fabulous people in the fashion industry, I think the Oil & Water collection shines, too.

Good for Moms. Special for girls. Reinforced snaps, tailored hoods and deep pockets are featured on all styles for everyday comfort, using the highest quality, washable waterproof and water resistant fabrics.

A little ray of light in an otherwise gloomy rainstorm!

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Wallcandy Arts Holiday

Peel, stick, decorate … remove & reuse … without damaging your walls.

Add whimsy and cheer to your holiday décor with fun and festive new designs to Wallcandy Arts‘ peel-and-stick wall decals. Rearrange new, removable, reusable Dancing Deer, Merry Tree and Merry Christmas letters easily to create distinctive scenes and holiday dreams –for your child’s room, a family holiday party or to entice St. Nick himself. Adorable!

I hear there’s a sale going on right now, too … check out Wallcandy’s Facebook page.

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Annual Gala Raises $1.4 Million

The event celebrated the fashion industry’s efforts to provide families and children in need with supplies and goods, in partnership with K.I.D.S. and Fashion Delivers.

Eight hundred fashion leaders joined Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) and Fashion Delivers for the annual fundraising gala, raising $1.4 million and several hundred thousand dollars in product donations.

This year’s gala celebrates the growing collaboration between K.I.D.S. and Fashion Delivers as we reach new levels of impact, helping families affected by these challenging times. This is especially important following recent natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy, the Oklahoma tornadoes, and the Colorado floods.

– Kevin Burke, K.I.D.S. Chairman of the Board

Recently held at Chelsea Piers in New York and hosted by celebrated film and television actress/producer Vivica A. Fox, this year’s honorees included Brendan Hoffman, President and CEO, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.; Peter Comisar, Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, Guggenheim Partners; Robert Campbell, Chairman and CEO, BBC International LLC; and Daisy Fuentes, fashion entrepreneur and television personality.

“I’ve often said that we don’t work within just an industry,” says Allan Ellinger, Chairman of the Board of Fashion Delivers. “Ours is a community that gives back to help people in need, people who are sick, students seeking professional support and many other worthy causes.”

K.I.D.S. and Fashion Delivers help fight the consequences of poverty by delivering hope and a brighter future through the gift of new product. The two charities solicit excess merchandise from companies that make and market home furnishings for children and adults. To date, over $1 billion of donated goods have been distributed through a network of more than 1,000 community charities serving the poor and disadvantaged worldwide.

Photo, left to right: Denise Durham Williams, K.I.D.S. President; Allan Ellinger, Fashion Delivers Board Chairman; honoree Robert Campbell, Chairman and CEO, BBC International LLC; Kevin Burke, K.I.D.S. Board Chairman; Honorees Daisy Fuentes; Brendan Hoffman, President & CEO, the Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.; Peter H. Comisar, Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, Guggenheim Partners; Vivica A. Fox, gala host

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Oh la la… y Olé!

Introducing a brand new online boutique, straight from the heart of España.

It’s been about a month since new e-commerce site Oh la la…y Olé! (www.ohlalayole.com) opened for business, and to celebrate –the shop owners are offering a 10% discount on all orders placed by November 30! Just in time to beat the holiday shopping crowds.

Based in Valencia, Spain, Oh la la… y Olé! carries European designer baby and childrenswear for kids aged eight and younger -from some of the most popular, trendy and stylish Spanish brands.

Our commitment is to introduce to our clients unique, beautiful, practical, trendy clothes. We work only with brands that we know and buy for our own children. We believe that the kind of clothing we sell in our online boutique helps our kids look unique and express their own personality.

International Shipping. Low Rates. The folks at Oh la la… y Olé! are committed to making your shopping experience as easy and as delightful as possible, especially for all the Moms and Dads who are normally time challenged! “We believe that all our efforts will definitely help them to find and purchase for their children great quality products at a good price, enjoying online shopping from the comfort of their home.”

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