OneStopPlus Dives into Summer with Largest Online Selection of Women’s Plus-Size Swimsuits

Full-figured women tired of the lack of selection in their quest for the perfect swimsuit have hit the jackpot! OneStopPlus, a division of Redcats USA and premier retailer for plus-size women, announces the launch of 400 styles of swimsuits designed to flatter a curvy and fuller figure. OneStopPlus knows that purchasing a swimsuit is extremely difficult for a woman and a true pain point, making the unbelievable selection found at OneStopPlus.com? even more significant.

Customers can visit OneStopPlus.com? any time 24/7 to preview an expanded assortment of plus-size swimsuits. Brands offered include - Woman Within?, Roaman's?, Avenue?, Carol Wior?, Coco Reef?, Delta Burke?, Miraclesuit?, Swim 365? – just to name a few!

From one piece suits to swimdresses to tankinis, OneStopPlus offers plus-size swimsuits with added bust support, as well as tummy control and slimming features, all designed to make a woman feel and look her best when lounging by the pool or walking on the beach. What's more, OneStopPlus.com? hosts customer reviews for each swimsuit, capturing feedback from others providing their first-hand knowledge of a particular style's fit, color and quality to positively impact customers' buying choices.

"With our collective plus-size expertise, the OneStopPlus team understands the diversity of women's bodies and the challenge of finding a swimsuit that is designed to fit a woman's curves," said Jim Lofgren, Vice President/Brand Manager for OneStopPlus.com?. "No o Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ther retailer can even come close to offering the number of styles and sizes we offer, and even more, we have created a webmall that makes shopping fun and easy!"    

Launched in 2007, OneStopPlus.com? has rapidly expanded with fashion-forward collections including today's leading plus-size brands: Woman Within? (womanwithin.com), Roaman's? (roamans.com), Jessica London? (jessicalondon.com), AVENUE? (Avenue.com), KingSize? (kingsizedirect.com) and American and European partner brands Ellos, Taillissime, Ulla Popken, Torrid, Kiyonna, Lafayette 148 New York and Igigi by Yuliya Raquel. Currently, the OneStopPlus.com? marketplace features 200 brands and 20,000 styles with plans to further expand its brand offerings both domestically and internationally.

For additional information, please visit: http://www.onestopplus.com, our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @onestopplus.

About OneStopPlus.com?
OneStopPlus.com? is the world's first and only web-mall for plus-size women and big & tall men. The OneStopPlus.com? philosophy for plus-size women is reflected in every aspect of its website. The look and feel is upscale and the collections are not considered simply as clothing, but fashion. Plus-size women now have the same fashion choices as their size 8 counterparts, with access to everything from the classics to what's right on the mark in terms of the latest trends. Featured on this website include leading designs in American and European plus size fashion from Woman Within?, Roaman's?, Jessica London?, AVENUE?, Taillissime, Ellos, Shoebuy.com, Ulla Popken, Torrid, Kiyonna, Lafayette 148 New York and Igigi by Yuliya Raquel. OneStopPlus.com? is a Redcats USA brand.

About Redcats USA
Redcats USA is a dynamic, multi-channel, web-driven home-shopping leader, with numerous successful brands in its portfolio: AVENUE?, Woman Within?, Jessica London?, Roaman's?, KingSize?, and BrylaneHome? sold on OneStopPlus.com?, The Sportsman's Guide? and TGW.com - The Golf Warehouse?. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including men's and women's plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and sporting goods/outdoor gear. Redcats USA is a Redcats company.

Media Contact:
Karen Davis
Corporate PR & Communications
Redcats USA
Karen(dot)davis(at)redcatsusa(dot)com
212-502-9315

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SEO Positive reviews Amara’s Online Store

With unprecedented success in increasing search engine optimisation, SEO Positive are happy to announce a new collaboration with the clothing brand Amara. Currently the UK's biggest Asian fashion brand, Amara hope to increase their website traffic and online purchases.

Based in Bolton with an internationally available online store, Amara offers unique, decorative Asian women's wear. The high end Solwar Kameez, saree, eveningwear and Bollywood like designs put quality first, alongside decorative fabrics, vibrant colours and aesthetically pleasing pieces. Customer service and secure shopping is also key, with free shipping on all orders, a secure online paying form and customer care team available every step of the way.

Ben Austin, Managing Director at SEO Positive, one of the UK's leading SEO suppliers understands the importance of driving customers to the online store, 'You can significantly improve your Google rankings and web visibility with a digital marketing campaign and great online content. Working together Amara and SEO Positive will select relevant and specific keywords that potential customers would search for and ensure that these are included within the site content. Running alongside this will be a thorough and varied link building campaign ensuring a rise in traffic to their site within the near future. '

SEO Positive are currently implementing an online campaign with the aim to increase Amara's audience and in turn, online sales.
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GBK (GBK Productions) Raises Over $40,000 at the Annual GBK Gift Lounge in Honor of the 2011 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters February 25th and 26th – W Hollywood

GBK (gbkproductions.com) - the luxury lifestyle gift lounge and special events company, honored the 2011 Academy Awards Nominees and Presenters with its Annual Gift Lounge on February 25th and 26th at W Hollywood. GBK, the recipient of multiple BizBash's Award for "Best Gift Bag," offered its exclusive list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and Media the opportunity to enjoy a luxurious environment with gifts, refreshments, and charity fundraising.

The 2011 Academy Award Nominees and Presenters received goods and services ranging from exotic travel destinations to luxury goods and products, and were pampered with a variety of services. Some of the honored guests included: Teri Hatcher, Jane Lynch, Constantine Maroulis, Jacki Weaver, Cloris Leachman, Jaime Pressly, Malin Akerman, Terell Owens, Kelly Rutherford and Boris Kodjoe. A selection of incredible charities were a part of this year's event, and with the help of the attending celebrities and GBK's efforts – over $40,000 in cash and $90,000 in products and services was raised. Many of the honored guests participated in the Oscar-related GBK ReTweet-A-Thon where they were asked to record a video message to engage their followers in winning gifts from the lounge. Celebrity guests participating in the video message Twitter contest had $100 donated in their name. The ReTweet-A-Thon is projected to raise $2,000 or more by week's end.

This year's Oscar Gift Lounge event charities included: City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases; American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization lead by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies; and A New Way of Life Reentry Project, an organization committed to breaking the cycle of incarceration and addiction for women and girls so they can live happy lives.

An array of unique gifts filled the gift lounge including: Zamani Retreat Kempinski, offering a 7 night all inclusive Health Package in Africa's Prime Holistic Health Retreat worth $10,000; Ematic, providing their Ematic 4GB Video MP3 Player that plays music and videos, takes photos, shoots video and more; Caribbean Living Magazine, providing guests with a 1 week stay in the Caribbean; SENSA? Weight-Loss System, one of the event's honored Presenting Sponsors, providing their SENSA? Quench – a low calorie, sugar-free powerful nutrient blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and green tea that give you all the energy you need while quenching your thirst; and from Pres women's jackets enting Sponsor ComforPedic by Simmons - ComforPedic Mystic mattress and ComforPedic Free Spirit pillow, part of the ComforPedic by Simmons? collection featuring NXG? Advanced Memory Foam which offers consistent contouring, heat dissipation and quick recovery for ultimate comfort.

On the beauty front, celebrity-favorite RevitaLash was on site offering their well known eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eye lashes, as well as their new hair product called Hair by RevitaLash, and RevitaLash Mascara; all natural "rejuvenate" daily moisturizer and "soothe" a spot treatment for minor skin irritations from Diane Lai; TEI Spa, offering a selection of their facial spa devices developed for professional estheticians and for home use; Consultation and full styling services by Angus Mitchell, owner of the Angus Mitchell Salon in Beverly Hills and co-owner of The Paul Mitchell Hair Care systems; beauty products from Ziba Beauty, the global leader in brow and body artistry; runway nail colors and innovative manicure and pedicure products as well as on site manicures from Julep; skincare and cosmetics from Arbonne, a premium brand with a Swiss heritage featuring health and wellness products that are healthy, botanically based and inspired by nature; glitter tattoo kits and certificates for a 2 hour Glitter Tattoo Party by Glimmer Body Art; DECL?OR Paris, the Cosmetic Aromatherapy Expert for over 35 years, offering their Aroma White C+ Extreme Brightening Essence for women and Men Skincare Smooth Shave Foam; Cadillac Black for men from Cadillac Fragrance for Men – Beauty Contact, Inc.; NYR Organic, a direct sales branch of Neal's Yard Remedies, providing natural and organic face care, body care and cosmetics for men and women; basicare, high quality top-to-toe personal care products such as Manicure, Pedicure, Bath, Hair, and Travel Gift accessory.

Fashion and Jewelry made their mark on this luxury event, including beautiful gifts from: William Rast Eyewear, featuring signature design elements from the "new America" denim culture brand; European inspired, high quality children's shoes from Umi Children's Shoes; water-resistant, colorful and easy to wear watches from RumbaTime; PureToes, the world's leading fashion forward Yoga and Pilates footcovers that provide non-slip traction and anti-micobial protection; a unique bathing suit brand, PITAHAYA SWIMSUITS, that features the MOLA appliqué hand made by Indeginous Colombian Ole-Tule(kuna); luxury hand-crafted purses from Felicity, LLC; premium diamond watches from Just Bling Watches; diamonds and hand-made keepsake bracelets and necklaces from Diamonds by Donna; 020608 tears of bleu/black line, a lifestyle brand with authentic denim being the core for men, women and kids; a selection of clothing from CAbi, Carol Anderson by invitation, Spring 2011 collection; Peace Cord?, a bracelet hand-woven by women in Afghanistan from parachute cord and military buttons.        

Other fantastic sponsors included Kefty Home Gym, on site offering their customized new portable fitness tool with over 300 exercises; Bardes Interiors – a two hour in-home design consultation; Maze Home Store, a comprehensive source for home design offering a Maggie Wilson Leather Bracelet keyring and $100 gift card; Exclusive Sedan Service, delivered celebrities in style and offered gift certificates towards chauffeured luxury ground transportation; Yakult – gift certificates for free home delivery of Yakult, the world's premier probiotic company; Far North Wellness, providing their far infrared sauna; Nano Magnetics, a developer of innovative products that reignite our passion for play; Naked, a book by Dr. Leslie Masters creator of Masters Clinic; MegaFood, providing a collection of MegaFood premium whole food supplements and a SIGG water bottle; an exclusive beauty certificate from Beverly Hills' premier facility for aesthetic surgery and skin therapy, Lasky Clinic; Madame Paulette Professional Stain Removal Kit; and GlyMed Plus? Advanced Aesthetics.

Guests enjoyed sweets and treats from the lounge's gourmet sponsors, including: Galloping Cows Fine Food offering a gift box of 6 assorted pepper jellies handcrafted in Nova Scotia; Bota Box, providing their original environmentally friendly premium 3L wine box; handmade dark chocolate fudge truffles from Cocopotamus Chocolate; Cookies for a Koz, freshly baked gourmet cookies with a percentage of all sales that go to Starlight Foundation; Baker Street Bakery, the leading Canadian manufacturer of gourmet desserts, featuring their Baker Street 3.5" Apple Pie; Hansen Cakes showcasing their masterpiece Oscars themed cake; and VeeV A?aí Spirit from Veev Spirts, VeeV is The World's First A?aí Spirit? and is simply a better way to drink?.

For more information about American Red Cross, go to http://www.redcrossofsantamonica.org
For more information about City of Hope, go to http://www.cityofhope.org
For more information about A New Way of Life Reentry Project, go to http://www.anewwayoflife.org    

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company's Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services. For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to gbkproductions.com.

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lastminute.com Survey Reveals One-Third Diet Before their Holidays with Half Embarking on a Crash Diet

Panicking about getting bikini-fit already? Worrying about unveiling acres of white flesh for your sun holiday? You're not alone. According to a lastminute.com survey over one-third (36%) of people in Ireland have gone on a diet prior to their beach holiday and half of those don't do it sensibly – 49 per cent leave it to the eleventh hour, embarking on a crash diet to shed the pounds.

But once they actually go on their holidays, the salads and sparkling water go out the window in favour of beer and eat-all-you-want buffets. Almost two-thirds (62 per cent) actually came home heavier than before they went away, with the average weight gain coming at 3lb. Over one-fifth (22 per cent) said they had put on more than 5lb, whi fashion jackets ch is almost half a stone.

The popular travel and lifestyle website questioned one thousand people nationwide to see what their thoughts were on being bikini (or mankini) ready.

Females and young adults are far more obsessed about their body image than any other group. Two and half times more females are likely to go on a pre-holiday diet (48 per cent) than males (18 per cent). Young adults are most likely to rely on "quick-fix" solutions to get in shape with 55 per cent going on a last minute diet.

In fact the older you were, the less likely you are to care about how you looked on the beach: 43 per cent of the 18-34 age group admitted to pre-holiday dieting compared to 22 per cent of the over 55s.

And how are they trying to shed the pounds in time for their holidays? While the Dukan Diet has become the latest diet craze with devotees including Jennifer Lopez and Carole Middleton, Kate's mum, only 1 per cent admitting to trying it. The most popular diet was Weight Watchers with nearly half (47 per cent) of Irish holidaymakers saying they preferred it, with 10 per cent preferring Atkins and 8 per cent opting for Slim Fast.

And which celebrity has the most admired beach body? That honour goes to Jennifer Aniston, topping 25 per cent of the total vote, with Halle Berry in second place (22 per cent) followed by Beyoncé (11 per cent). Bottom of the league was Gwyneth Paltrow with only 2 per cent rating her bikini body the best.

Other findings from the survey, conducted on behalf of lastminute.com include:

•     11 per cent of men said that they had gone on diet to impress their partner while only 4 per cent of women surveyed had done so
•     67 per cent said that feeling better about themselves was the reason for their pre-holiday diet
•     73 per cent of those surveyed thought that being in shape for a holiday was important
•     Shopping for clothes is the most popular pre-holiday activity (67 per cent), primarily driven by women (81 per cent)
•     14 per cent of those surveyed will apply fake tan prior to a holiday, with 2 per cent of men admitting to doing so

Mark Maddock, Managing Director of lastminute.com UK and Ireland says: "For many people, a beach holiday is the first time this year when they'll have to bare all and of course they may feel under huge pressure to look great. So it's hardly surprising that one-third of people surveyed have dieted beforehand. But with lastminute.com's great summer deals at least booking the perfect holiday is one less weight off people's minds."

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Shirocos and Piccolo Have Joined Together To Form Large Store in Benicia

Two downtown merchants have found that one of the best riches they share as small town retailers is an ability to adapt.

Which is why Shirocos and Piccolo, each a successful and independent store in its own right, opted to join forces this past March under a single, common roof that incorporates women's jackets online 2,000 square feet of prime shopping space and a breathtakingly beautiful plaza fronting the waters of the glorious Carquinez Straits in the North Bay.

The two stores are located at 216 First Street in Benicia and open every day at 10 a.m. Each store also retains its own virtual retail presence with 24/7 updates and purchasing on the web at http://www.PiccoloBenicia.com or http://Shirocos.com.

Piccolo carries contemporary women's apparel in a boutique setting that offers fashionable styles, jewelry, designer accessories and more. They are currently featuring Rock Revival and Mek Denim clothing lines, Soul Revival, Eva Franco, XCVI, and shoe lines Irregular Choice, Poetic License and more.

Shirocos, on the other hand, features an evolving mix of regional and international home décor, creative and artistic accessories (including a changing selection unusual rescued and recovered metal and wood furnishing pieces). They are also quickly becoming the place of choice for culinary sauces, olive oils, and gourmet treasures (including local honey) that reflect the area.

"We have already found that our customers from the past and our new ones love the location. It works very well as we blend our different products, and we've already discovered that the many community and charity events we do work well in this setting," noted Laurie Key, proprietor for Piccolo.

"The creative and artistic nature of what we both sell fits in so perfectly with the community. It's great how we've already become seen as a central location for locals and tourists alike," added Shirocos owner, Erick Martinez.

MEN IN BENICIA

Benicia is a town that has much appeal to men. It features outdoor activities, history, fishing, boating, artistry and architecture. Grilling and barbecuing also go well with the gourmet adventures of being near the Napa and Sonoma valleys.

Shirocos and Piccolo are celebrating Men in Benicia with a number of activities that men, and those who love men, will find attractive. Shirocos will be providing regular tastings of award-winning mustards, cooking and grilling sauces and other surprises. In mid-June, Piccolo will highlight designer clothing and accessories for men. Check out our websites. Below is a calendar of other activities

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS

•     July 4th - CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM & FUN. Piccolo and Shirocos are together at the very place where parades and fireworks explode with excitement. Come see why Benicia is famous for community gatherings like these.
•     October – ANIMALS IN BENICIA. Benicia is a town for animal lovers. Shirocos is currently working to organize a second exciting evening event to raise money for abandoned and needy cats and dogs. Check out their site for more information.

About Shirocos Piccolo
Shirocos and Piccolo were successful and separate retail entities until they joined forces under one roof in the city of Benicia in March 2011. Together a shopper can be expected to find specialty gourmet food, home décor, home design, a women's boutique, women's clothing and women's designer jeans all under one roof. They serve Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco and Walnut Creek.

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California Briefs Announces Matching Donations Program for POTS Bronx

California Briefs men's underwear announces a matching donations program for the POTS Bronx Community Center.

Earlier this month, Part of the Solution (POTS) announced its need for underwear donations for its Bronx community center to help men and women who fall through society's cracks get ba women's jackets ck on their feet.

"Staples as men's socks, white T-shirts and briefs are desperately needed, said James Brannigan who has worked at POTS, on Webster Ave. in Bedford Park for 18 years. He said 95% of clothes donated are for women and children."

"It's pretty funky when they need something as simple as underwear - something we wash and put on every day," Brooks said. "If everyone came together and did what they could, we could really make a difference.

Today, California Briefs is announcing that it is creating a matching program for anyone who would like to donate through its website. Anyone who would like to donate can go to http://www.californiabriefs.com and make a purchase of mens' underwear for donation. We will double the order and ship it to:

Part of the Solution
2763 Webster Ave.
Bronx, NY 10458

We recommend donors purchase Calvin Klein 365 briefs. California Briefs will match anyone's donation and will ship all donated goods at no charge.

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Washington, D.C. Brides Hungry for Deals

Hundreds of brides-to-be are expected to take part in Filene's Basement's legendary Running of the Brides? sale in Washington, DC on October 14, all planning to engage in a little smart spending and a lot of fun. When the doors open at 8:00am many brides-to-be and their helpers will literally pounce on dresses priced from $249-$699 that might otherwise cost as much as $9,000.

An annual event in Capital-area for the past nine years, the Running of the Brides? is going semi-annual this year. The second date was added because inquiries about the event have risen dramatically, according to store manager Dana Booker. "When the economy shrinks, so do wedding budgets. Couples have to squeeze more out of every dollar," she said. "A bride who shops here can save big, without sacrificing quality and style," sa women's coats id Booker.

According to The Knot, the Washington, DC area ranks eleventh on the list of most expensive cities in which to hold a wedding, with an average cost of just under $34,000. Because of this, couples are scrutinizing every line item, looking for ways to save and still have the wedding of their dreams.

Shopping for a wedding gown at the Running of the Brides? involves some time-honored rituals. Once inside the store, brides and their helpers are known to empty the racks in less than 90 seconds, then strip down to leotards, sports bras or even underwear to try on gowns right there on the sales floor.

If it doesn't quite fit or needs freshening up, the experts from Anytime Alterations and Imperial Gown Restoration will be there to help, and the bride can still come out way ahead.

But what happens if a petite bride snagged a size 14 dress in pink chiffon when she really wanted a size 4 in white satin? That's when the real fun begins, as the women start bartering to find the right designer or size. It's a ritual that turns Filene's Basement into an old-fashioned bazaar.

For brides who don't like crowds there are plenty of great deals to be found later in the day when things calm down. Whether you want to be there at 8:00am for the 'rush to the racks' or you plan to arrive later, bring a camera—veterans of this sale agree it's an experience worth preserving.

The Running of the Brides? sale takes place Friday, October 14, 2011 at Filene's Basement, Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20015. Hours are 8:00am to 9:00pm. Checks, credit cards and cash are accepted. All sales are final. For more information call 202-966-0208 or visit http://www.filenesbasement.com/running-of-the-brides.

About Filene's Basement Filene's Basement is a 102-year-old off-price retailer carrying a broad assortment of designer and brand-name fashion apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories, fragrances, fine jewelry and luggage. The original store, opened in 1909 in downtown Boston, became a world-renown retail icon. The company currently operates 21 Filene's Basement stores and five co-branded Filene's Basement-SYMS Clothing stores in metropolitan areas throughout the northeast, southeast and Midwestern United States, Basement-SYMS Clothing stores is a division of SYMS Corporation, headquartered in Secaucus, NJ. For more information on Filene's Basement visit http://www.Filenesbasement.com or http://www.syms.com

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