Rhyme Clothing Announces Active Wear Partnership with Operation Homefront

Rhyme Clothing, stylish, high quality active wear that gives back to causes people care about, announced today a partnership with Operation Homefront. As a designated Rhyme charity, Operation Homefront will receive 10 percent of the proceeds from purchases of Rhyme's line of t-shirts, polos, hoodies and sweatpants for women, men and children.

Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 5,000 volunteers across a network of chapters and has met more than 590,000 needs since 2002. A four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator, and with an "A" rating by the American Institute of Philanthropy, 94 percent of all donations to Operation Homefront goes to its programs.

"Operation Homefront is thrilled to partner with Rhyme&Reason brand clothing in support of our brave service members and their families," said Jami Vass, Vice President of Development at Operation Homefront. "Rhyme makes it easy for people to see how much of their purchase helps our cause."

Rhyme Clothing was founded in 2011 with the objective of creating a stylish, high women's coats quality brand of everyday active wear that benefits non-profit organizations. The company helps non-profits connect with donors and advocates by providing a turnkey, online store with a range of styles for men, women and children, and donating 10% of proceeds to the charity chosen by purchasers. Rhyme offers a new way for socially conscious consumers to look good and feel good.

"We're very pleased to be working with an organization that does so much to help our country's service members and their families," said Vince Lagnese, CEO of Rhyme Clothing.

About Operation Homefront
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Operation Homefront was formed in February 2002 to support the families of deployed service members immediately following 9/11. Today, Operation Homefront has evolved into a major nonprofit helping American military personnel and/or their families who have unmet needs due to financial hardship, death, injury, or physical or mental detriment as a result of service in Iraq or Afghanistan. The organization currently provides services to military families across the nation; the national office handles cases in states that do not have their own chapters. For more information, visit http://www.operationhomefront.net

About Rhyme Clothing
Founded in 2011, Rhyme Clothing began as a very simple idea by a group of like-minded people with a diverse range of backgrounds. We believe that everyday active wear can have the quality and style of designer labels, and benefit causes people personally care about. Rhyme Clothing offers a growing list of non-profit organizations a turnkey way to raise funds, and a clear understanding to consumers of how their purchases are making a difference. We give 10% of the price of purchases of Rhyme&Reason brand clothing to a charity of your choice. For more information, visit http://www.rhymeclothing.com

Pinstripe and Pearls Team with Short Couture to Launch “Made In Britain” Ladies' Petite Work Wear Range

The two retailers have put together a beautiful collection of petite lad fashion coats ies' office wear, with a special emphasis on petite trousers, business dresses, office jackets and blouses. All styles featured in the petite work wear range are available in sizes 8-16 for petite ladies who are 5' 4" and under.

Pinstripe and Pearls, an online retailer of office clothing for women have responded quickly to customers who want to buy British and are struggling to find petite work clothes. "At Pinstripe and Pearls we appreciate the frustrations felt by many petite business women – finding work wear designed with high quality fabrics, which not only fit well but look great for the more formal office environment. This is why we approached Short Couture, a brand which specialises in business clothing for Petite ladies, using British talent to design and manufacture all their products."

Short Couture is run by Hayley Chalmers. Hayley, a petite lady herself decided to start the company when she grew tired of not having clothes that fit properly and not being able to find retailers of petite work wear.

Hayley says "Being 5'1" I've had a lifetime of clothes not fitting properly and not being able to find decent clothes for work. So I finally decided to start a business making them. It wasn't easy. I was an IT manager, with no knowledge or experience in fashion. It took me 18 months of research and I spent my life's savings on the business but now have a great range to show for it!."

Emma Blake, CEO at Pinstripe and Pearls says "We are very excited about the new range and hope that this will make shopping for work wear a much more enjoyable experience for petite women. We are delighted that Short Couture source and manufacture all their products right here in the UK – it's a fantastic advert for "Made In Britain". We wanted to make life just that little bit easier for busy petite business women and with Short Couture we feel we can achieve this."

To view the new line visit http://www.pinstripeandpearls.com.

UK Returns are free and delivery options are flexible - you can have your order delivered on a Saturday or straight to your office!

Australian Women Hold Off on Buying Shoes to Save

Women said they are most likely to stop eating out (67%) or avoid buying clothes and shoes (58%) to save money. Men also said they would not eat out (68%) and would defer purchases of alcohol (36%) to save money.

The RAMS Savings Satisfaction Survey by Gender and Generation has revealed that other than saving for a rainy day, women and men have listed the same top items on their savings wish list as a holiday and a house.

RAMS Chief Executive, Melos Sulicich said: "With the pressures of modern day living and the fast pace of work and social activities, it is no surprise that a holiday is the biggest savings priority for Australians.

"In fact, our survey found 68% of men and 53% of women listed a holiday as their number one savings goal.

"This is closely followed by about a third of men (31%) and women (43%) seeking to save for a house showing that the Great Australian dream of home ownership is still very much a big priority," he said.

RAMS released the data to coincide with its launch of new deposit accounts to reward customers for saving with great interest rates - including RAMS Saver which currently delivers the most competitive rate in the market - a bonus variable rate of 5.75% p.a. and a high base variable rate of 4.95% p.a.

For a long time, RAMS has offered real value home loans for Australians and now RAMS is seeking to be the savings champion for Australians by rewarding them with great interest rates.

Mr Sulicich, said, "We have listened to our customers who have told us online savings accounts, transaction accounts and offset accounts are a big priority to help them to save money and pay off their home loan faster.

"Not only does the RAMS Saver bring truly great interest rates to reward Australians who save, customers will be able to have fast and simple direct access to their savings account. We are launching with innovative online technology which electronically verifies the identity of the applicant and sets up a new account, ready for use within a just few minutes."

"Our research found women tend to be a little savvier than men and are more likely to have a high interest savings account (52% versus 44% of males) which shows they tend to be more proactive, save more money and are more satisfied with the way they save money, than people who don't have one.

"Unfortunately there is a still more than one third of Australians who are missing out on bigger returns by not putting their money into a high interest savings account," he said.

The RAMS Savings Satisfaction Survey has also indicated that Australians are serious about their savings. Two thirds (67%) of the population forego something in order to meet their savings targets, demonstrating the nation is committed to meeting their personal savings goals.

The results also showed a surprising disparity in attitude towards saving, with Gen Y identified as more determined savers than the rest of the population. Young people, aged under 29 years old, are more likely to have a high interest savings account compared to the rest of the population (58% versus 47%).

RAMS top Savings tips:

1. Keep savings separate and make sure you are getting the most out of your savings by putting them in a High Interest Savings Account. Having an extra – and growing – amount in a HISA greatly reduces the temptation to impulse buy.

2. Check the interest rate on your High Interest Savings account and make sure it is giving you a good interest rate to make sure you are saving your money more wis women's jackets ely, more efficiently and drive your dollar further so you get the most back in return.

3. Earn to save, not earn to spend. Your money is better off being put to work in order to make more money and increase your net worth.

4. Create a budget (and stick to it). It's important to remember these three tips when sitting down to make a budget: use after tax income figures not your gross salary, do not include irregular income that may not be reliable and when calculating expenses, use consistent expense periods such as weekly, fortnightly or monthly. That's where a tool like a savings calculator or budget planner can be invaluable. It enables you to keep track of your income and outgoings and so helps your savings build.

Popular brand RAMbassador, Raymond A Ram is encouraging his fans to share simple ways to save money on his Facebook page in the latest RAMS Greaaat RAMMYBANK Giveaway.

The RAMS Savings Satisfaction Survey, May 2012, was conducted by CoreData and surveyed 1,087 Australians about their saving habits and preferences.

Payable if during a month, a customer deposits a minimum of $200, makes no withdrawals, keeps the account open for the whole month and does not have more than $500,000 in the account.

This information does not take individual circumstances into account. Read the RAMS Deposit Accounts terms and conditions before making a decision.

E-Store Lisa Ho Announces Winter Sale on Clothes and Accessories – Up to 50% Off

Lisa Ho, an e-store with a clothing line comprising jackets, bottoms, tops, knits and dresses, announced that it is running a winter sale where customers can get up to 60% off on select clothes and accessories. One of the most sought after clothing items at the store are dresses. Some of Lisa Ho's best designs on sale featu women's coats re a range of lengths, cuts, drapes, fits and colors.

Lisa Ho has two Silk Tulle Draped Dresses (one in red and another in lilac) priced at AUD$560 and a Silk Satin Chiffon Single Shoulder Gown at AUD $499, for women who like bright colors. For those who prefer lighter colors, the e-store features dresses in pastel green, blue and pink. The prints on some of the dresses - like a Headlights Print at AUD $385 and Trace LED Print dress at AUD $299 - are innovative. A few others in this range are: Haze Print Butterfly, Flying Arches and Animania dresses priced at $599, $259 and $260 respectively.

The Lisa Ho bottoms on sale can be worn on different occasions. For instance, the e-store's Slub Twill Linen Blend Pant (wide legged) priced at $225, is a great choice for formal wear, as is the Wool Suiting Pant. The store features a $460 Croc Print Leather Skirt which can be worn to an evening party. For those with a slightly adventurous side, Lisa Ho has animal print stretch pants and skirts.

Some of Lisa Ho's classy, stylish accessories like a Leather Bracelet with Brass Ring priced at $70, a Buckle Belt at $135 and a Wide Ocelot Belt at $150, are up for sale. They can be great additions to a trendy wardrobe. Besides belts, the online store has crystal rings, peep toe shoes, fringe cuff sandals, bracelets and necklaces.

About Lisa Ho

The e-store (http://www.lisaho.com Australian Fashion) is run by Lisa Ho, a designer who has been in the fashion industry for the past thirty years. In that time, she has created stunning dresses worn by celebrities like Ivanka Turmp, Elle Macpherson and Lara Bingle to red carpet events. Lisa Ho's stylish designs are for the modern woman, who likes to look powerful and glamorous, at work and events. Her designs are available at her eleven retail stores and e-store. She struck a cord with customers with her beautiful, flattering dresses in luxurious fabric, because Lisa Ho listens to, and gives them what they want. Her e-store features a range of clothing like evening wear and bridal dresses (for the bride, her bridesmaids and the mother of the bride), and accessories and shoes.

Michelle Phillips Chosen as Head Makeup Artist and Stylist for the Republican National Convention

Michelle Phillips, author of the bestselling book The Beauty Blueprint (Hay House Publishing), has been selected to be the Head of Makeup and Image for this year's Republican National Convention, to be held August 27-30 in Tampa, Florida. Phillips was chosen for her expertise in coaching women to look their personal best as an image consultant and her career in broadcast journalism.

"My job is to ensure that the viewer's focus is on the message rather than distractions in personal image such as makeup, hair and wardrobe. When the audience is distracted by hair, makeup or clothing, the focus is not on the message. It is my job to make sure the speakers have a polished image and are perceived as knowledgeable, credible and trustworthy," Phillips says.

The Republican National Convention hopes to attract as many as 40,000 visitors, and symbolizes a kickoff ceremony for raising enthusiasm for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, this year's Republican presidential and vice presidential candidates.

"It is an honor to be chosen for this prestigious role during a history making event. Working as the head of Makeup and Image for the Republican National Convention means that I will play an important role with the speakers in their effort to make a powerful and positive impact on potential voters," Phillips explains.

About Michelle Phillips
Michelle Phillips is a celebrity makeup artist, national TV and radio host, speaker, and author of best-selling book, The Beauty Blueprint. She is currently the hose of Life, Love, and Shopping on We-TV weekdays at 9:30am. Michelle Phillips will fashion jackets be a featured speaker and workshop presenter at the Wholistic Expo August 25th in San Diego, Ca. For additional information visit http://www.michellephillips.com

Handful Announces Line Expansion with Addition of Adjustable Handful Bra, Handful Tank, and save the ta-tas® Handful Bra

Handful, Inc., recognized for designing and manufacturing the first ever sports bra that flatters without flattening, announced the addition of three new products to offer even greater versatility and meet the needs of active women confronting whatever life throws their way. The "Adjustable Handful Bra, the "Handful Tank," and the "save the ta-tas? Handful Bra" offer more options to take women from their workout to weekend.

Both the Adjustable Handful Bra and the Handful Tank are convertible as well as adjustable, so women can decide whether to wear the straps as an X-back or straight and customize length and support levels. Like other Handful products, the Adjustable Handful Bra, the Handful Tank, and the save the ta-tas? Handful Bra feature generously cut pad pockets and include a set of color-coordinated removable pads that contour, conceal or enhance a woman's shape. The synthetic lining wicks moisture away from the body, and the nylon/spandex (82%/18%) shell dries quickly.

In addition, by partnering with save the ta-tas? to produce a signature save the ta-tas? logo bra, Handful enables women to raise awareness and funds for the cause as a portion of every save the ta-tas? women's jackets online Handful Bra sold will be donated to cancer research.

"Whatever your breast issues or whatever life throws your way, our products are designed to be that every day, every activity basic that will take you from workout to weekend while looking, feeling and performing your best," said Jennifer Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer, Handful, Inc. "Expanding the line in response to customer feedback allows us to offer even more versatility and choice for the discerning women of all life stages who don't want to compromise on fashion, function or feel when choosing a bra."

The Adjustable Handful Bra will also be available in a size XL—the first time the company has expanded their size range offerings. Unmatched in versatility, Handful products are designed to wear alone or as smooth layering pieces under workout clothes and everyday tops.

For information on where to purchase Handful products, visit http://www.handful.com
Product Video at: http://youtu.be/Us2LsletieQ

About Handful, Inc.
flatter, not flatten?
Handful, Inc., is an all-women Tigard-based company started in 2006 by fitness enthusiast Jennifer Ferguson after she spent years searching in vain for a good sports bra. Positive energy has fueled Jennifer's 22-year career as a group exercise instructor of cycling, strength, dance, step, aqua, kickboxing, rock climbing, yoga, and running classes. After Jennifer decided to channel her frustration creatively, she designed and manufactured what she (and a lot of other female athletes) had been waiting for...that one sports bra that does it all!

Handful, Inc., has gone on to create a loyal fitness following and also establish itself as an approved mastectomy bra provider supporting breast cancer survivors during treatment and their return to good health and fitness. The Handful team thrives on activities of all kinds, works hard and plays harder. Handful, Inc., is a company determined to exceed the unmet needs of fitness enthusiasts and breast cancer survivors, give back through participation in community events and charitable outreach, and reduce wasteful packaging by using 100% recyclable materials, including a reusable mesh bag with every purchase for convenient laundering of the bra and pads.

The Made In America Store Has The Answer To Why Buying American Is So Important.

What is the most important issue that should be addressed this voting season? The team behind the Made In America Store believes that concentrating on growing US manufacturing should be of key concern. To help hype American manufacturing, the Made In America Store is offering a deal on their "Because China Is A Long Drive To Work!" T Shirts. The Made In America Store is devoted to selling 100% American made products and that means with every sale, a job is being saved or created.

The Made In America Store's bestselling shirt, "Because China Is A long Drive to Work!" is going on sale on October 1st and will take 20% off each shirt purchased. The Men's Basic T Shirt with the slogan comes in sizes small through 4XL and comes in Black, Red, Lime Green, Bright Orange and Hot Pink! Women's Crew Neck Shirts come in small through XL and comes in Black or White.

Looking for a new shirt to help show support for buying American? Pick up a Made In America Store's "Because China Is A Long Drive To Work!" T shirt today by clicking here!

The "China Is A Long women's coats Drive" Shirt from the Made In America Store is one of five quoted shirts that lead the clothing front at the US made products store. "Save Our Country First!", "Because Chine Is A Long Drive To Work!", "Your Freedom To Choose Is Your Power To Change!", "The REAL Stimulus Package!" and "Taking Our Country Back!" are the five quote shirts that can help show your support for American manufacturing.

"Consumers have the power to change the economy." Said Mark Andol, owner and creator of the Made In America Store. "Vote with your dollar this election season and prove why it is important to buy American? Because China is a long drive to work!"

The Made In America Store is the only brick and mortar store that sells 100% made in the United States products from over 350 vendors. Consumers can visit http://www.MadeInAmericaStore.com or call 716-652-4872 to get more information or shop our catalog of over 3,500 items. Both Active Duty Military Personnel and U.S. Military Veterans receive a 10% discount every day. Followers of the "Made In America" movement can keep updated with the Made In America Store through Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, FourSquare and even their own blog on Wordpress!