LOLË KICKS OFF THE 2013 WHITE YOGA SESSION TOUR

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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

BOUTIQUE, UNIQUE, & CHIC: CRYSTAL CRUISES DEBUTS NEW EXCLUSIVE EXCURSION COLLECTION

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.

PEEPERS READING GLASSES LAUNCHES ALL-NEW DESIGNER SUNGLASSES LINE

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)

AMERICAN AIRLINES PARTNERS WITH KAUFMANFRANCO TO BRING NEW, MODERN UNIFORMS TO THE SKIES

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.

VALENTINE’S DAY 2013: LANDS’ END HELPS YOU TO SHARE THE LOVE WITH NEW, PERSONALIZED “I HEART” TOTES AND CANVAS WINE TOTES

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.”

MIMI’S CAFE® CELEBRATES L’AMOUR WITH A SPECIAL PRIX FIXE VALENTINE’S MENU FOR TWO

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.”

AMERICAN AIRLINES ENRICHES THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCE WITH EXPANDED TOP-NOTCH AMENITIES AND SERVICE COMPONENTS IN PREMIUM FIRST AND BUSINESS CLASS

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.

INTERNATIONAL LUXURY BRANDS DEBUT NEW PRODUCTS AT RESORTS WEST “HOUSE OF LUXURY” DURING 2013 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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

YANKEE CANDLE BRINGS PARADISE HOME WITH NEW SPRING 2013 FRAGRANCES

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.”

ACURA LAUNCHES “THE ACURA STUDIO MASTER CLASS SERIES” AT THE 2013 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

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 17^th 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.