New Store Offers Clothing and Other Treasures Direct to Shoppers

When it comes to clothes shopping, it can be a challenge to find the perfect items. Whether for men, women or children, searching for the perfect fit and style is a tall task that ends up being quite time consuming. Shoppers are looking for something easier and more convenient, brought to them by a store they can trust to offer high quality threads for low prices.

One new multifaceted store is ready to be that trusted source for shoppers. Urban Clothing Co., recently established by Ontario entrepreneur Birty Williams, is an Internet store dedicated to giving consumers a refreshing experience every time they are looking for great deals on clothes and other home essentials.

Urban Clothing Co. is available to shoppers at any time of day via the web at http://www.urbanclothingco.com. Shoppers will find the site to be easy to navigate and full of great features. Even those shoppers who have limited familiarity with web shopping will enjoy the experience.

But more than convenience, Urban Clothing Co. offers their respecte women's jackets d customers something that is becoming harder to find. The store provides fantastic service so that their customers come away with exactly what they were looking for, and they do it all with incredible prices. From top to bottom, shoppers will appreciate and flock to this wonderful new store.

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Maternity Clothes Store Receives Top 5-Star Rating From TopConsumerReviews.com

TopConsumerReviews.com recently awarded their highest five-star rating to Destination Maternity, an online industry leader in maternity clothes.

Shopping for maternity clothes can be a very disappointing and frustrating experience. Most large chain stores provide a very limited selection of maternity clothes. When a woman's body grows during pregnancy, they deserve to look their best and feel comfortable. In recent years, online internet shopping has become an excellent way to resolve the exasperating search for maternity clothes. In fact, many women that have turned to online maternit women's jackets y stores have found an abundance of attractive clothes that allow them to feel beautiful and maintain their dignity without spending a fortune.

"You can't beat Destination Maternity for selection, prices, and customer service," explained Brian Dolezal, of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. "In addition to a well organized and professional website, Destination Maternity supports a number of consumer-friendly features. For example, Destination Maternity offers an easy-to-read size chart to make sure you get the right fit the first time, low cost shipping, an excellent customer service team, and expert advice on pregnancy in general, Also, if you're not satisfied with your purchase, they offer returns within 45 days of purchase. Destination Maternity has earned our highest rating."

To find out more about the Destination Maternity on-line maternity clothes, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Maternity Clothes category of TopConsumerReviews.com at http://www.topconsumerreviews.com/maternity-clothes.

About Destination Maternity
Rebecca Matthias started Destination Maternity Corporation from scratch out of her home with a little money and a lot of determination and drive. Now Rebecca is the president and founder of a multi-million dollar, publicly traded company. Founded in 1982 as a catalog business, Destination Maternity Corporation has grown to become the world's largest maternity apparel retailer with more than 1,000 locations. Since the time of its initial public offering in March 1993, Destination Maternity Corporation has grown as a result of the addition of new stores, the acquisition of existing maternity stores, new brands, increased sales volume and most importantly, a great group of team members!

About TopConsumerReviews.com
TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of independent reviews and rankings of hundreds of consumer products and services. From debt relief and payday loans, to hgh and menopause, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

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Green Gifts Are The Future of the Holiday Season

As more consumers look to purchase clothing and household goods that are green, organic, healthy, and the product of fair labor, the need has arisen for e-commerce stores like Goodshelf.com. An online retail store selling green products for the home and family, Goodshelf discovered the key to making eco-shoppers happy: "Give them beautiful products that are also eco-friendly," says Goodshelf.com founder Vickiana Hulsman.

"The truth is that consumers want green products that can compete in quality, price, and beauty with traditional products made from synthetic materials. Here at Goodshelf.com we have found a way to offer only reasonably priced eco-friendly products of the high women's coats est quality," adds Ms Hulsman. Mainstream and eco-shoppers alike know what they want but have no desire to fight a mob of people to get it. This is the reason why stores like Goodshelf.com have become competitive. Green shopping has changed in the past decade. Ms Hulsman explains, "In the past, eco-shoppers found their products by going to specialty stores in the hopes of finding that unique, meaningful gift or household product. Now, it is much easier to find the green goods you want from the comfort of your home."

According to an April 2010 Gallup Poll, 76% of Americans bought a product specifically because they thought it was better for the environment. In addition, internet research giant ComScore Inc. recently reported that Cyber Monday shopping reached $1.028 billion in online spending, up 16 percent from a year ago, representing the heaviest online spending day in history and the first to surpass the billion-dollar threshold. The match between online shopping and green goods is definitely the future of the holiday season. As Ms Hulsman explains, "Every ecologically sound choice we make, no matter how small, is an investment in the planet, and thus our children's future."

For more information, visit us at http://www.goodshelf.com. Shop popular categories including kitchen, bed, bath, women, men, baby, accessories, and solar-powered electronics. We offer a fine selection of green products made from eco-friendly materials such as recycled plastic, bamboo, soy, hemp, organic cotton, rubberwood, recycled inner bike tubes, and recycled water bottles among others.

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Indie E-Retailer, ModCloth, Cultivates the Fashion Writing Genre by Publishing a Literary Anthology

ModCloth, an online boutique specializing in women's apparel, accessories, and decor from independent designers, has ventured into uncharted territories for a retailer—they've launched an online fashion-focused literary anthology, "The Written Wardrobe: Where Style and Story Collide." "The Written Wardrobe," launched on February 2, 2011, features style and fashion writing in the form of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. It celebrates a diverse range of aesthetics, from an experimental poem to an illustrated children's book, which appear alongside more traditional short stories, essays, and poems.

The collection includes both first-time and previously published authors. Kyoko Mori is the author of three novels and three nonfiction books. Her most recent book,"Yarn: Remembering the Way Home," is a memoir that also traces the history of knitting. Marion Winik is the "Answer Lady" for "Ladies' Home Journal" and the author of "The Glen Rock Book of the Dead," "First Comes Love," and other books. Lynne Barrett is the author of the story collections "The Sec women's coats ret Names of Women" and "The Land of Go." Her third collection, "Magpies," will be released in Fall 2011.

"'The Written Wardrobe' is interested in writing that explores the ways in which fashion influences our lives, not only in relation to clothing, shoes, and accessories, but also in the various interpretations of the larger topic of style," says Molly Prosser, Creative Director at ModCloth and Editor-in-Chief of the anthology.

The journal is celebrating its launch with a reading and party in Washington, DC in conjunction with The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference, at which ModCloth is moderating a panel. The panel, which will explore the emerging genre of fashion writing, includes speakers from Jezebel, New York University's School of Fashion, Fashion Pulse Daily, and Zappos. ModCloth is also sponsoring a Literary Death Match event, as a way to expose "The Written Wardrobe" to a new audience and show their support of writers.

ModCloth's mission is to democratize fashion, and provide features and programs that support their customers' lifestyle, and not just their look. Site features such as Be the Buyer? have encouraged a fun and unique social shopping community that empowers both independent designers and customers, but few know that ModCloth also aims to inspire and empower the writing community. "The Written Wardrobe" was the brainchild of ModCloth's talented fashion writing team, which generates content for the ModCloth Blog, crafts creative product descriptions, and engages customers with contests like Name It and Win It, where participants are invited to compete to name a product for the chance to win it. ModCloth believes fashion writing is an important genre and one that will continue to grow as those designated "fashion influencers" continues to change. Because of this, ModCloth has made it a priority to collaborate with independent style bloggers, who are newcomers to the industry, but who have a unique vision and perspective that is often expressed through their writing about—or inspired by—fashion.

Submission guidelines for the second issue of "The Written Wardrobe" can be found here.

About ModCloth.com:
ModCloth.com is an e-retailer that sells affordable independent designer women's fashion. They've attracted a large, devoted following through their unique selection of indie clothing and engaging promotions on the ModCloth Blog and social networks. The company is founded by husband and wife team Eric Koger and Susan Gregg Koger.

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ShopSmart: Best Sites & Apps for Shopping Local

When shopping local, shoppers may have a few go-to stores, but there are sites and apps that can uncover other local gems in time for the holiday shopping season. The December 2012 issue of ShopSmart, from Consumer Reports, identifies 11 sites and apps to help shoppers navigate their local businesses and even score discounts and deals.

"Shopping at local, independently-owned stores doesn't necessarily mean you'll spend more," said Lisa Lee Freeman, editor-in-chief of ShopSmart. "Shoppers can use sites and apps to find coupons and other special promotions from these retailers."
ShopSmart also conducted a national poll to find out why and where American women shop locally. Respondents deemed thrift stores/consignment shops as their favorite type of independent store by far, followed by hobby/craft supplies, clothing boutiques, bookstores and antiques. When asked why they shopped locally, the women who had a favorite store named the following (other than price) as their top five reasons:

1.    Fun to browse (40 %)
2.    To support small-business owners (34%)
3.    Customer service (29%)
4.    Location (27%)
5.    Unique or specialty products (25%)

Here are four sites and apps that can help shoppers navigate local businesses─the entire list is featured in ShopSmart's December issue:

1.    Dealize.com helps users stay on top of deals by sending a daily e-mail comprised of all the day's offers from Groupon, Living Social, and others which can often save 50 percent or more on local eats, goods and services.
2.    IndependentWeStand.com is best for finding independently owned businesses by ZIP code. The database isn't totally complete yet but is growing.
3.    Valpak Local Savings app features coupons for local retailers and services such as chimney cleaning and taxis. Available for Android and Apple.
4.    Yelp.com is best known for its restaurant reviews, but it also lists local shops so users can see what other people think of retailers, service pros, and others. Yelp app users can score check-in discounts as well. Available for Android, Apple, and Blackberry.

The full report "Shop local & Save! Why it really pays to visit downtown stores this holiday season" is featured in the December issue of ShopSmart magazine. It also identifies seven smart ways to save when shopping local, 15 local websites worth browsing and three new trends in local shopping.

About Consumer Reports:
Consumer Reports is the world's largest independent product-testing organization. Using its more than 50 labs, auto test center, and survey research center, the nonprofit rates thousands of products and services annually. Founded in 1936, Consumer Reports has over 8 million subscribers to its magazine, website, and other publications. Its advocacy division, Consumers Union, works for health reform, food and product safety, financial reform, and other consumer issues in Washington, D.C., the states, and in the marketplace.

About ShopSmart magazine:
Launched in Fall 2006 by Consumer Reports, ShopSmart draws upon the publication's celebrated tradition of accepting no advertisements and providing unbiased product reviews. ShopSmart features product reviews, shopping tips on how to get the most out of products and "best of the best" lists. It's ideal for busy shoppers who place a premium on time. ShopSmart has a newsstand price of $4.99 and is available nationwide at major retailers including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Borders, Kroger, Safeway and Publix. ShopSm Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) art is available by subscription at http://www.ShopSmartmag.org.

ShopSmart is available 10 times a year. Subscribe at http://www.ShopSmartmag.org.

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Mizner Park: Boca Raton's "One Sensational City Block" Gears Up for 20th Anniversary

Talk about tempting your taste buds – all 10,000 of them. Tastemakers at Mizner Park, a progressive tastings and cocktail pairings party gets underway September 14 and 15 in Downtown Boca Raton. Chefs from many of Boca Raton's finest restaurants who call Mizner Park home will be serving up specialties. With each tasting, guests will enjoy a perfectly matched cocktail. By visiting http://www.miznerpark.com and purchasing a $25 VIP pass, guests can choose to enjoy all the restaurants on a single night or over both dates (one tasting and pairing per restaurant), along with special discount dining promotions now through October, exclusively for ticket holders.

As Downtown Boca Raton's Mizner Park marks 20 years in January 2011, its well-earned reputation as a 'must-visit' destination. In a single city block unlike any other, Mizner Park invites visitors to spend an hour or an entire day enjoying its rare mix of commerce and culture. Beth Hendrick, Mizner Park marketing manager, said, "Mizner Park continues to reinvent itself two decades after opening as a national model of new urban development. It has remained the heart of downtown for good reason."

In all, Mizner Park now features more than a dozen dining spots and more than 40 shops, along with the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts amphitheater at Mizner Park and Mizner Park Cinema. As a dining destination, Mizner Park is home to new restaurant "anchors", with lively outdoor patio bars. ZED451, at the center's south end, features an inventive menu of modern upscale grilling and seasonal Harvest Tables. Uncle Julio's Fine Mexican Food is an authentic border-style Mexican restaurant making its Florida debut. Villagio's Italian Eatery, with a menu of traditional Italian specialties, and Gary Rack's RACKS Downtown Eatery + Tavern have joined the roster of center court restaurants. A new outdoor bar at long-time favorite Max's Grille and Truluck's, which operates its own fleet of crab fishing boats, draw rave reviews. For pub fare and
late night entertainment, The Dubliner is a hot spot.

Foodies will also enjoy The Cheese Course specialty shop and bistro with over 150 of the world's finest cheeses, presented with expert counsel, education, tastings and events. Also, at The Spice and Tea Exchange, knowledgeable spice experts help guests "tour the world", enjoying the aromas and tastes of traditional and exotic offerings.

Mizner Park is a jewelry shoppers' paradise, too. D. Stern Jewelers offers clients the choice of creating custom-made pieces using their own diamonds and stones or choosing from their vast selection of quality pieces. Les Bijoux has brought a special shopping experience to Mizner Park with its suite of boutiques featuring fine watches and jewelry, including Jaeger-LeCoultre, F.P. Journe, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier.    

Distinctive boutiques cater to children as well. These include purveyor of trendy children's goods, Genius Jones, favored by stylish celeb moms like Gwyneth Paltrow and Stella McCartney. Janie and Jack is the Mizner Park shop for classic child Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ren's clothing.

Francesca's Collections, one of the fastest-growing women's fashion retailers in the country, has made Mizner Park its latest location, bringing shoppers an eclectic, carefully chosen "treasure trove" of gifts, apparel, home accessories and jewelry from all over the world. Swim 'N Sport offers designer women's swimwear and accessories from collections including La Blanca, Calvin Klein, Anne Cole, Jessica Simpson, Ralph Lauren RL Blue, Body Glove and many more.

On the cultural and entertainment scenes, the new Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, is home to a new black box theater. The popular Boca Raton Museum of Art's 2011 exhibits include Valerio Adami, the European artist, who's work is steeped in political, social and moral mythologies; and Robert Cottingham: Twenty Ways to See a Star, acclaimed photorealist painter and printmaker.

Visitors also will enjoy signature annual Mizner Park events. The March Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting at Mizner Park invites guests to sample delicious by-the-bite specialties from top local restaurants and an exceptional presentation of more than 100 featured wines.

The Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts' annual Festival of the Arts Boca in March brings notables to the stage. In 2010, these included the Russian National Orchestra, Opera's reigning diva Renee Fleming and literary stars including author Doris Goodwin to town. The Centre's Count de Hoernle Amphitheater calendar features regular Cinema in the Park and a Summer Music Series.

Mizner Park is located on Federal Highway, between Glades and Palmetto Park roads in downtown Boca Raton. For more information, visit http://www.miznerpark.com for a full roster of shops, restaurants, cinema listings and events information, or call 561-362-0606.

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