MIMI’S MONTH-LONG FUNDRAISING EFFORTS/AWARENESS CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF ON NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY, FEB.
Mimi’s Cafe 2013 Go Red Women
MIMI’S CAFE is raising awareness throughout February, AMERICAN HEART MONTH, by supporting the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S® GO RED FOR WOMEN® movement and its mission to turn America red. Continue reading
Just days after CRYSTAL CRUISES’ 2013 WORLD CRUISE has set sail, the ultra-luxe line has released CRYSTAL ADVENTURES online for its 2014 WORLD CRUISE, marking the voyage’s earliest-ever availability of guests’ outing options. More than 200 shore excursions are now described in detail and offered for pre-reservation at crystalcruises.com. The carefully-curated experiences, ranging from half a day to several days each, will take guests to some of the most awe-striking natural marvels and historically significant landmarks from LA to London, via the Pacific Islands, Asia, Africa, and more.
Crystal’s 2014 World Cruise sails up the coast of West Africa, including a stop in Dakar, Senegal, with shore excursions featuring traditional cuisine, villages, and local history. (PRNewsFoto/Crystal Cruises)
The annual WORLD CRUISE, which is considered by cruisers to be the ultimate of luxury travel experiences, sails for 89 days aboard the award-winning CRYSTAL SERENITY, starting JANUARY 18, 2014. Continue reading
Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign
Inspired by the glam style of California, MICHAEL KORS once again chose MARIO TESTINO (who has now shot the label’s campaigns for ten years now) to capture KARMEN PEDARU and SIMON NESSMAN in ultra-glossy images. “We wanted the campaign to highlight the crisp, graphic feel of the Spring collection in bold California colors,” says designer Michael Kors. The handsome couple goes from luxury car to private jet in the bold colors and streamlined silhouettes of spring. Bravo, Michael.
Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign
Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign
Mulberry ‘Willow’ Collection
Made exclusively in MULBERRY’s British factories, the new WILLOW COLLECTION focuses on English craftsmanship at its finest. Named after Mulberry’s second home factory, THE WILLOWS, which is set to open in Somerset late 2013–the bag will be launched in US stores on February 11th. Produced in calf, ostrich and alligator; THE WILLOW is available in regular, oversized and small totes as well as regular and oversized clutches.The bag was first unveiled in Mulberry’s spring/summer 2013 show in September and has since been worn by a host of stars.
Mulberry ‘Willow’ Collection
Mulberry ‘Willow’ Collection
Celebrating the creative combination of design flair and functionality that defines the most outstanding housewares products, the 
2013 HOUSEWARES DESIGN AWARDS has announced the winners of this year’s competition, including three “BEST OF THE BEST” AWARDS, THE “GREEN HOUSE” DESIGN AWARD, and 12 “BEST IN CATEGORY” AWARDS.
The HOUSEWARES DESIGN AWARDS— the premier awards program focused on housewares design innovation— was founded in 2003 by HomeWorld Business to honor the unbending effort within the industry to create new ways to improve everyday living.
As the HOUSEWARES DESIGN AWARDS celebrates 10 years of inspiring design, much has changed in the industry since the first awards ceremony in January 2004 at New York’s Gotham Hall. One constant, however, is the central role design innovation plays in the creation of value-added differentiation as a catalyst for growth in housewares.
The Finalists were featured in a SPECIAL PRODUCT EXHIBIT held in connection with the annual awards gala, held January 29, 2013 at New York’s City’s MARRIOTT MARQUIS IN TIMES SQUARE.
NAMBE CHIRP KETTLE
Winning “BEST OF THE BEST – GOLD” is the NAMBE CHIRP KETTLE. Designed by STEVE COZZOLINO, its sleek artistic design makes it a stunning sculpture for the stovetop. A luscious harmonic tone signals when water is boiling, bringing an elegant touch to the kitchen. Continue reading
The UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE will be joining the MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA (215 Centre St New York, NY 10013, Located between Howard and Grand St one block north of Canal St) during their festivities (11 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) of the Lunar New Year Saturday, February 2, to celebrate the launch of the 2013 addition to the CELEBRATING THE LUNAR NEW YEAR SERIES.
Lunar New Year artist to make appearance this Saturday, Feb 2 at the Museum of Chinese in America at 1:00 p.m. (PRNewsFoto/U.S. Postal Service)
This year’s stamp features one of the primary ways the Lunar New Year holiday is celebrated. For the YEAR OF THE SNAKE, which begins on Feb. 10, the illustration depicts firecrackers commonly used to greet the New Year with a bang.
The Postal Service introduced the CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW YEAR SERIES in 2008 and this is the sixth stamp in that series, which will continue through 2019 with the Years of the Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar. The current series builds upon the Postal Service’s original LUNAR NEW YEAR STAMP SERIES, which was issued from 1992 through 2003. Continue reading
THE CRIB & CRAWL™ COLLECTION SWADDLES TINY FEET IN COMFORT AND STYLE
STRIDE RITE®, the leader in premium children’s footwear, has announced the launch of STRIDE RITE CRIB & CRAWL™, a brand new collection of footwear specifically designed for baby’s first months through the crawling and pulling up stages.
Based on consumer insights, STRIDE RITE‘s CRIB SHOES offer a brand new swaddled design that keeps the foot in place and provides a soft foot covering that is easy to put on and stays on, solving a concern that Moms have shared with Stride Rite. The padded heel adds comfort, there is a variety of soft upper materials, and the microfiber, soft sole bottom allows for protection and durability.
Stride Rite Crawl print advertisement. (PRNewsFoto/Stride Rite Children’s Group)
STRIDE RITE‘s CRAWL SHOES feature a unique suede outsole that offers maximum flexibility, and a variety of soft upper materials. They have a “real shoe” look and feel with easy hook-and-loop closures. Additionally, the outsole wraps up and around the upper to protect crawling feet and provide durability in the two key abrasion points: the heel and the toe.
Stride Rite Crib print advertisement. (PRNewsFoto/Stride Rite Children’s Group)
MICHAEL KORS has announced its exclusive, long-term partnership with the UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME, dedicated to helping solve the international hunger crisis, a cause that is the cornerstone of Kors’ philanthropic platform.
Michael Kors, World Food Programme. (PRNewsFoto/Michael Kors)
All across America, thousands of local businesses, community groups, hospitals, towns and schools, and millions of men, women and children will be wearing red on FEBRUARY 1ST to help raise awareness and funds to fight – the number one killer of women – CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. The campaign is part of the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S 10TH ANNUAL WEAR RED DAY in which participants wear red, donate $5.00 to join the GO RED FOR WOMEN® (http://goredforwomen.org/wearredday/index.html) movement and receive a red dress pin, all to help raise awareness of heart disease.
Women can “Go Red” by wearing a red dress, red t-shirt, or even red shoes to help us fight this No. 1 killer. Men can “Go Red” by wearing a red tie or red shirt.
In 2003, the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/) faced a challenge: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE was claiming the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In fact, many even dismissed it as an “older man’s disease.” To dispel these myths of heart disease as the No. 1 killer of women, the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, along with the NATIONAL HEART, LUNG AND BLOOD INSTITUTE created NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY® to raise awareness of this critical issue. Each year, on the first Friday in February, millions of women and men come together to wear red, take action and commit to fighting this deadly disease.
Month-Long Tribute Includes Premiere Documentaries, Specials And New Original Short-Form Series “Memories Of My Father” Featuring Martin Luther King III
CHRYSLER TO SPONSOR
BOUNCE TV (www.bouncetv.com), the nation’s first-ever broadcast television network for African Americans, will honor BLACK HISTORY MONTH in February with “OUR HISTORY,” a month-long programming tribute which includes documentaries, specials and a new original short-form series called “Memories of My Father” featuring MARTIN LUTHER KING III sharing his personal memories and impressions of his father, the REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. THE CHRYSLER MOTOR COMPANY will sponsor Bounce TV’s OUR HISTORY tribute.
The “Memories of My Father” segments were filmed in EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH where Reverend King, Jr. began his ministry. Mr. King III, who is among the FOUNDING GROUP and BOARD OF DIRECTORS of Bounce TV, commented, “Bounce TV celebrates the African American community every day of the year. At the same time it is important as the country focuses on the contributions of African Americans to the advancement of civilization that we participate in a significant and meaningful manner. I strongly encourage people of all races and all ethnicities to watch Bounce TV all year, but particularly in February.”
Bounce TV logo. (PRNewsFoto/Bounce TV)
BOUNCE TV targets (but is not limited to) African Americans primarily between the ages of 25-54 with a programming mix of theatrical motion pictures, live sports, original and off-net series, documentaries, specials, and inspirational faith-based programs. The network airs twenty four hours a day, seven days a week on the signals of local television stations. In December, the network announced a groundbreaking distribution agreement with UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS, INC., in which Univision will carry Bounce TV in seven markets to include San Francisco, Boston, Miami, Denver, Sacramento, Raleigh and Tampa. Continue reading
EPIC RECORDS has inked an exclusive joint venture with renowned music industry executive SYLVIA RHONE to form VESTED IN CULTURE (VIC), it was announced today by DOUG MORRIS, CEO of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, L.A. REID, CHAIRMAN & CEO of Epic Records, and Rhone.
Sylvia Rhone Announces Joint Venture With Epic Records. (PRNewsFoto/Epic Records Vested in Culture)
“The partnership between Vested in Culture and Epic Records marks an exciting new chapter in my career,” stated Rhone. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for Doug Morris and L.A. Reid, and couldn’t ask to work with better music men than them. I look forward to building a great label and being a part of their continued success.” Continue reading
THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS, WILL REALLY STAYS IN VEGAS
WELCOME TO LAS VEGAS (Courtesy: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau, http://www.lvcva.com)
Love fills the air in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day weekend with experiences that’ll have your special someone soaring to cloud nine. Across the destination, world-class restaurants, spas and nightlife venues will set the mood for the ultimate romantic getaway. Sweethearts from across the country will be able to book their air and hotel packages on www.LasVegas.com. Continue reading
MONEY-SAVING PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY AND PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKENDS
BALTIMORE, home of the SUPER BOWL-bound BALTIMORE RAVENS, is gearing up for its first annual HOTEL WEEK. Sponsored by VISIT BALTIMORE, the event is patterned on the successful Restaurant Weeks events of years past. Many hotels around the city are discounting their rates during the week of February 8-18, including HOTEL MONACO, ADMIRAL FELL INN, HYATT REGENCY and the SHERATON INNER HARBOR HOTEL.
Even better, it’s a chance for you and the missus to get to know each other again. Did you give your wife a toaster oven for Christmas? Can’t remember the last time you went out—anywhere—without the kids? Was your last vacation a trip to your in-laws? And you had a miserable time? If so, it is time to book a couples getaway to Baltimore with special packages starting at $99 a night during the inaugural BALTIMORE HOTEL WEEK FEBRUARY 8-18.
Baltimore’s renowned INNER HARBOR is home to many exciting restaurants, unique shopping, famous museums, live entertainment, local pubs and taverns. Explore the idea of staying in one of the many Inner Harbor Hotels where it’s easy to get in on the action, spirit, and fun of everything Baltimore has to offer.
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Skyline at night (www.baltimore.org)
“THE BRANGELINA” AND “CHEAP DATE” ARE AMONG A FEW NOTEWORTHY HOTEL DEALS ONLINE BOOKING EXPERT HOTELS.COM® FINDS ALLOWING COUPLES TO SNUGGLE UP THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
FIND YOUR SINGLES OR SWEETHEART GETAWAY WITH THE 2013 Hotels.com Valentine’s Day Sale.
Looking to spice up your romance life a bit this Valentine’s Day? Hotels.com® is encouraging lovers and travelers to take a gamble and
add a little more va-va-voom, out of the box excitement to this year’s Valentine’s Day plans with five unusual and distinct deals from properties across the United States.
“Nowadays travelers and couples are seeking romantic experiences beyond flowers, champagne and a nice dinner,” says TAYLOR L. COLE, APR, TRAVEL EXPERT FOR HOTELS.COM. “We are finding that our customers want to incorporate more of their personality and passions into their getaways. Whether couples are gadget enthusiasts or love the luxury life, there’s a destination and a hotel that will fulfill that unique sweet spot.”
FOR THE “CHEAP DATE”
PERSONALITY HOTELS, located in Monterey, San Francisco and Santa Rosa, California, is offering couples looking for a good laugh the “CHEAP DATE” VALENTINE’S DAY PACKAGE. The package includes a bottle of Champagne, a box of conversation hearts, a bear-shaped bottle of honey, Jack in the Box coupons (for the romantic fast-food dinner), a romance kit and two blank Valentine’s Day cards – so you don’t have to run out last minute to grab one! Continue reading
SEMYON BYCHKOV conducts the Shakespearean drama, which also features FALK STRUCKMANN as Iago and MICHAEL FABIANO as Cassio
Renée Fleming as Desdemona and Johan Botha in the title role of Verdi’s “Otello.”
Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera
RENEE FLEMING
VERDI‘s Shakespearean tragedy Otello starring JOHAN BOTHA in the title role and RENEE FLEMING as Otello’s innocent wife, Desdemona, airs on GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Sunday, February 24 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings). SEMYON BYCHKOV, who led an acclaimed run of performances featuring Botha and Fleming in the 2007-08 season, again conducts the opera, regarded by many critics as Verdi’s dramatic masterpiece. FALK STRUCKMANN takes the role of the villain Iago for the first time at The Metropolitan Opera, and rising tenor MICHAEL FABIANO, a winner of the Met’s 2007 NATIONAL COUNCIL AUDITIONS, makes his house role debut as Cassio. Otello will be seen in ELIJAH MOSHINSKY’s production, which premiered at the Met in 1994. Continue reading
CRYSTAL CRUISES’ ultra-luxe CRYSTAL SYMPHONY and CRYSTAL SERENITY have been voted the #1 and 2 cruise ships, respectively, in the world (medium size category) by the refined readership of Condé Nast Traveler magazine (http://www.cntraveler.com/cruises/polls/2013/top-100-cruise-ships-in-the-world). With overall scores of 94.5 and 94 for CRYSTAL SYMPHONY and CRYSTAL SERENITY, respectively, the 2013 ratings mark the ships’ highest scores in five years, and are several points ahead of most every ship in the world.
Crystal Serenity at Sea (Courtesy: Crystal Cruises Media)
Crystal Symphony in New York City
Change… Powered By You
KENNETH COLE NEW YORK, through its licensee partner, the GENEVA WATCH GROUP, unveils the KENNETH COLE NEW YORK LIMITED EDITION POWERED BY YOU WATCH, the newest style in its popular automatic watch collection. The limited edition POWERED BY YOU WATCH is designed to inspire individuals to generate change in their global community. Through its partnership with KENNETH COLE NEW YORK and a continuation of both companies’ long standing commitment to giving back, GENEVA WATCH GROUP will donate at least $25,000 from the sale of the watches to amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.
Kenneth Cole Limited-Edition ‘Powered by You’ Watch. (PRNewsFoto/Geneva Watch Group)
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested more than $340 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide. Continue reading
LIVE OUT LOUD EVERYDAY!
LOLË kicked off its worldwide WHITE YOGA SESSION TOUR on Thursday, January 24 2013 with its first stop in SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH at the UTAH STATE CAPITOL BUILDING (Courtesy: Lindsay Eskenazi of Tractenber&Co
LOLË kicked off its 2013 worldwide WHITE YOGA SESSION TOUR on Thursday, January 24 2013 with its first stop in SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. It was a unique experience and a powerful showcase of serenity and togetherness, conveying the brand’s philosophy of community building.
LOLË kicked off its worldwide WHITE YOGA SESSION TOUR on Thursday, January 24 2013 with its first stop in SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH at the UTAH STATE CAPITOL BUILDING (Courtesy: Lindsay Eskenazi of Tractenber&Co
The yoga session, dedicated to peace, was an unforgettable event in the majestic UTAH STATE CAPITOL BUILDING where yoga practitioners and novices alike gather to be inspired and restore inner peace. Beloved yoga instructor ELENA BROWER led the WHITE YOGA SESSION, sharing “Salt Lake City brought back the most potent aspects of our class last October in Paris: the quiet, peaceful listening amidst the elegant, collaborative movement. This White Yoga Session was absolutely beautiful, touching and perfect.”
LOLË kicked off its worldwide WHITE YOGA SESSION TOUR on Thursday, January 24 2013 with its first stop in SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH at the UTAH STATE CAPITOL BUILDING (Courtesy: Lindsay Eskenazi of Tractenber&Co
LOCALS TO WELCOME CRYSTAL TRAVELERS INTO THEIR PALACES, ART STUDIOS, HOMES, & WORKPLACES
Ultra-luxe CRYSTAL CRUISES is launching a new, uber-exclusive collection of “BOUTIQUE ADVENTURES” SHORESIDE EXPERIENCES only available to Crystal travelers and not available with any other cruise lines. Debuting this spring 2013 with its Mediterranean cruises, the intimate BOUTIQUE ADVENTURES take guests inside private and enigmatic estates, art studios, museums, castles, and well-known businesses for exclusive, insider meals, lessons, workshops, and behind-the-scenes tours with fascinating, eminent local experts. Accommodating only 1-15 guests, the specially-designed outings provide cultural opportunities for deeper connections with local hosts and greater schedule flexibility “in-the-moment.”
Italy’s Teatro Concordia, billed as the smallest historic public theater in the world. (PRNewsFoto/Crystal Cruises)
KICKING OFF THE MEDITERRANEAN SEASON ABOARD CRYSTAL SYMPHONY AND CRYSTAL SERENITY VOYAGES ARE:
— FLORENCE: View the UFFIZI GALLERY‘s private (normally closed to the public) CONTINI BONACOSSI COLLECTION, featuring Bernini sculpture, Bellini and Savoldo paintings, majolica, furniture, and more.
— FUNCHAL: Lunch with a local celebrity at the elegant REID’S PALACE or enjoy a private visit to a family-run Madeiran winery, followed by a leisurely, homemade lunch with the owners.
— ROME: Create unique souvenir jewelry under the tutelage of a Valentino model-turned-museum jewelry designer, opening her workshop for the first time ever only for Crystal guests.
— CORFU: Be one of just six guests per outing to receive a private painting lesson from the President of the CORFU PAINTERS SOCIETY. Continue reading
FASHION-FORWARD LINE FEATURES 37 STYLES OF ON-TREND EYEWEAR STYLES FOR MEN AND WOMEN
PEEPERS READING GLASSES, a leading manufacturer of both classic and fashion-forward eyewear for more than 30 years, has launched an all-new line of Designer Sunglasses. The line is designed for both men and women and comprised of nearly 40 pieces. With a variety of colors and 37 different styles, they will quickly become a staple in all wardrobes, especially with humble prices between $17 and $40.
Founded in 1952, PEEPERS READING GLASSES is a subsidiary of SAMMANN COMPANY, which is a 4th generation family-owned and operated business. Today, the company is a multi-million dollar operation.
The designs fit a variety of looks from classic Hollywood to hipster chic. The fiercest Pantone colors and color blocking elements also enhance the Designer Sunglasses, bringing the hottest runway trends of the season to eyewear.
“Rainbow Bright” from Peepers Reading Glasses all-new Designer Sunglasses Collection. (PRNewsFoto/Peepers Reading Glasses)
UNIFORMS FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTS, PREMIUM SERVICE TEAM MEMBERS AND PILOTS TO BE DESIGNED TO REFLECT AMERICAN’S NEW LOOK
Los Angeles-based fashion designers KEN KAUFMAN and ISAAC FRANCO of KAUFMANFRANCO
AMERICAN AIRLINES has tapped Los Angeles-based fashion designers KEN KAUFMAN and ISAAC FRANCO of KAUFMANFRANCO to design new, more modern uniforms for its people. This update is another step forward in the transition to American’s new look, revealed last week, refreshing the travel experience for its people and customers.
KEN KAUFMAN and ISAAC FRANCO established KAUFMANFRANCO in the fall of 2004. Their women’s fashion collections mix sophistication and edge, luxury and function, handcrafted and high-tech mix of pieces, with the highest standards of global craftsmanship. Continue reading
Lands’ End Helps Valentines Share their Love With New, Personalized “I Heart” Totes and Canvas Wine Totes Available at landsend.com. (PRNewsFoto/Lands’ End)
Love is in the air and in the bag this Valentine’s Day at LANDS’ END. The company that is known for its legendary Canvas Totes announces two great Valentine’s Day gifts: the new “I ” (I HEART) CANVAS TOTE and the popular single and double bottle CANVAS WINE TOTES.
“With a bit of thought and planning, our personalized Lands’ End Totes make it easy to create a thoughtful, one-of-a kind gift for your Valentine,” said KELLI LOVEJOY-DAILEY, DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER, LANDS’ END HOME. “The ‘I ‘ Totes are great as a stand-alone gift or as a gift bag. Embroider sweet sayings, pet names or catchy phrases such as ‘His’ and ‘Hers’ on the two-bottle Wine Tote to personalize it just for the two of you.” Continue reading
ALSO IN FEBRUARY, MIMI’S WILL SUPPORT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S® GO RED FOR WOMEN® MOVEMENT WITH ITS SECOND ANNUAL MIMI’S GOES RED CAMPAIGN
Mimi’s Cafe, a customer favorite French-inspired neighborhood bistro, is celebrating the season of love by offering a ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S MENU FOR TWO at $26.99. Available FEBRUARY 7 – 17 from 4 P.M. – 11 P.M., the VALENTINE’S MENU will offer guests a French-inspired three-course meal featuring a variety of delicious options. Also in February, Mimi’s will support the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S® GO RED FOR WOMEN® movement with its second annual MIMI’S GOES RED CAMPAIGN, which will include a month-long fundraiser and incentives for guests who donate.
Chicken Madeira offered on Mimi’s Cafe’s romantic three-course Valentine’s Menu for two from February 7-17, 2013. (PRNewsFoto/Mimi’s Cafe)
“Mimi’s Cafe was founded on love. Arthur J. Simms named the restaurant after his first love, Mimi, whom he met in France while stationed there during World War II,” said MARK MEARS , PRESIDENT & CHIEF CONCEPT OFFICER. “To celebrate the season of love, our special Valentine’s Menu offers guests a delicious and affordable opportunity to create a ‘Mimi’s Moment’ and enjoy a romantic French-inspired dining experience.” Continue reading
Just in time for the New Year, and in a way, playing catch-up to Singapore Air, Cathy Air, Air France, British Airways and the other international airlines that has long made it a front of book priority to pamper their passengers to infinity, First Class and Business Class customers traveling internationally on AMERICAN AIRLINES (www.aa.com) can now indulge in a host of new upgrades. As they say, better late than never. The new premium inflight experience was launched onboard American’s 777-200ER, 767-300ER and 757-200 aircrafts flying in EUROPE, ASIA and long haul LATIN AMERICA markets.
Upon boarding, First Class customers will receive a welcome aboard card and an amenity kit, stocked with DERMALOGICA® SKINCARE products, that doubles as a tablet case. In addition, customers will enjoy upgraded CLOSED-TOE SLIPPERS, an additional pillow, and the choice of a SPECIALTY MIMOSA. Business Class updates include new slippers and an amenity kit with AKHASSA® COSMETICS.
New menu selections served on modern china are offered in premium cabins. (PRNewsFoto/American Airlines)
While inflight, First and Business Class customers can choose from new menu selections that will be served on updated, more modern china along with new flatware and upgraded linens. In addition, First Class customers will receive other specially designed items including a textured placemat, napkin ring, accent water glass and an amuse-bouche, a bite-size hors d’oeuvre. Continue reading
Resorts West Ski Dream Home – Deer Valley Resort. (PRNewsFoto/Resorts West)
Luxury hotelier RESORTS WEST (www.resortswest.com) hosted some of the world’s most influential brands during the 2013 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL in an invitation-only showcase of the $21.9 million SKI DREAM HOME. The two-day “HOUSE OF LUXURY” featured ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS, HASSELBLAD, SONY, ARMANI and other top brands alongside high-profile figures in the art and culinary world, including CHEF DAVID SHIM of New York City hot spot KRISTALBELLI and contemporary artist DOMINGO ZAPATA.
Ski Dream Home at Deer Valley Resort
NEW SCENTS INSPIRED BY THE WARMTH OF THE TROPICS
Inspired by memories of vacations in paradise, fresh beach scents and exotic fruits, THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC. announced (and introduced) the launch of five new Yankee Candle® fragrances and six new fragrances in its contemporary Pure Radiance™ line for the spring, designed to brighten the home and heart and create a tranquil experience. These new fragrances are available for purchase immediately at more than 564 Yankee Candle retail stores, www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops.
Five new fragrances from Yankee Candle, inspired by the warmth of the tropics
“Our goal when developing new products is to take our customers to that special place or evoke a special memory through fragrance and the new Paradise Collection for spring delivers on that,” said HOPE MARGALA KLEIN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BRAND, INNOVATION AND MERCHANDISING FOR THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC. “We also share in our customers’ desire to create distinctive experiences in their home and the on trend colors and fragrance inspiration of this collection add warmth to any decor.” Continue reading
INAUGURAL SERIES FEATURED LECTURES AND PANELS WITH THIS YEAR’S MOST INNOVATIVE STORYTELLERS
In celebration of independent filmmaking and creativity embodied in the 2013 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL (which ran through January 17th to the 27th), third-time presenting auto sponsor, ACURA, launched “THE ACURA STUDIO MASTER CLASS 
SERIES,” with lectures and panels featuring industry insiders, presenting filmmakers, writers and stars. The classes and panels took place over a five-day period, addressing full rooms at the innovative ACURA STUDIO ON MAIN STREET.
ACURA is the fastest growing automotive luxury brand in America, having posted a 26.7% year-over-year gain in 2012, its best annual sales result since 2007. The company offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a
Acura Logo. (PRNewsFoto/American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)
network of 272 dealers within the United States and lineup features six distinctive models: the TL PERFORMANCE LUXURY SEDAN, the TSX SPORTS SEDAN and SPORT WAGON, the ILX LUXURY COMPACT SEDAN, the 5-passenger RDX CROSSOVER SUV, the 7-passenger MDX LUXURY SUV, and the all-new ACURA RLX FLAGSHIP SEDAN, launching in March 2013.
Panels and classes covered a wide range of themes, including music, sound and audio selection; action, car chases and driving in films; directing and writing for the screen with the 2013 Sundance Film Festival premiering filmmakers and writers; and emerging women in film with this year’s writers, producers and stars. Continue reading
HIGHEST PRICE EVER REALIZED FOR ANY RARE COIN AT AUCTION
Leading rare coin auctioneer STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES conducted one of the STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES most highly-anticipated events in numismatic history on January 24, 2013, with the sale of the record-setting CARDINAL COLLECTION. The highlight of the evening was the $10,016,875 sale of the coveted 1794 FLOWING HAIR SILVER DOLLAR, a superb GEM SPECIMEN example and the finest known to exist. This set a new world-record price for any coin. Attended by hundreds of enthusiasts, collectors, investors and dealers, and resulting in nearly $27 million in rare coins crossing the block, the auction of THE CARDINAL COLLECTION and other important consignments took place as part of the STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES NEW YORK AMERICANA SALE.
Leading rare coin auctioneer Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducted one of the most highly-anticipated events in numismatic history on January 24, 2013, with the sale of the record-setting Cardinal Collection. The highlight of the evening was the $10,016,875 sale of the coveted 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar, a superb Gem Specimen example, the finest known to exist. This set a new world-record price for any coin. (PRNewsFoto/Stack’s Bowers Galleries)
STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES, a division of Fortune 500 Company SPECTRUM GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC., combines the extraordinary histories of STACK’S, the oldest rare coin auction and retail company in America, with BOWERS AND MERENA AUCTIONS, one of the world’s preeminent auctioneers of rare coins and paper money. The two companies unite to share a combined legacy that spans more than 100 years, and includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable collections to ever cross an auction block — the legendary JOHN J. FORD, JR. and LOUIS E. ELIASBERG, SR. COLLECTIONS, The HARRY W. BASS, JR. COLLECTION, and THE NORWEB COLLECTION — to name just a few. Continue reading
GROUP INCLUDES VINCE GILL, KENNY ROGERS, LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS, PATTY LOVELESS, JO DEE MESSINA, RONNIE MILSAP, RESTLESS HEART AND MANY MORE
7-DAY LUXURY VOYAGE RUNS JANUARY 19-26, 2014 FROM FT. LAUDERDALE TO GRAND TURK, SAN JUAN, ST. MARTEN AND HALF MOON CAY
The very first COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE will launch in early 2014 and sail through the Caribbean with an incredible group of superstars and much-loved fan favorites onboard including VINCE GILL, KENNY ROGERS, LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS, PATTY LOVELESS, JO DEE MESSINA, RONNIE MILSAP, and RESTLESS HEART with television personality LORRAINE CROOK hosting the entire journey. The vacation of a lifetime for country music fans, the cruise will hold intimate concerts every day, exclusive events not available anywhere else, activities, comedians, world class dining, deluxe accommodations, and much more for seven luxurious days aboard HOLLAND AMERICA‘s MS EURODAM. All concert tickets, activities and meals are included, with further information available at www.CountryMusicCruise.com.
Vince Gill To Set Sail On the Inaugural COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE. 7-Day Luxury Voyage Runs January 19-26, 2014 From Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Marten and Half Moon Cay. http://www.countrymusiccruise.com. (PRNewsFoto/Time Life)
“Country music fans are in for something really special,” says VINCE GILL. “Not only will they get to experience a luxurious ocean cruise, but they can enjoy exclusive concerts by country music’s iconic superstars. The cruise is destined to become a vacation destination in the years to come.” Continue reading
Singer-songwriter KATY PERRY and popchips, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the U.S., has introduced a new addition to the popchips‘ award winning line of snacks – KATY’S KETTLE CORN, a sweet & salty popped corn chip debuting at most target stores nationwide this month.
Katy Perry hosts the Katy’s Casino popchips event to launch her new popchips flavor — Katy’s Kettle Corn — in West Hollywood, CA. (PRNewsFoto/popchips)
popchips®, one of the fastest growing snacks brands in north America and the UK is a naturally delicious line of popped chips with all the flavor and half the fat of fried chips. Popchips has been winning awards and acclaim since its launch in 2007 and has a growing list of celebrity fans and investors, led by social media pioneer and actor, ASHTON KUTCHER, who serves as the company’s “PRESIDENT OF POP CULTURE.” Continue reading
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