Editors: Inform and inspire your readers with this power packed "how to"
course on starting a fashion business in the New Economy.
Apparel Entrepreneur Bootcamp
WHAT:
Spend Two days, 11 hours with proven industry professionals to master
the crucial steps to starting and operating an apparel brand.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 13th: 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday,
Sunday June 14th: 10:00AM to 2:00PM
WHERE:
The CAMP
2937 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, California
92626
www.thecampsite.com | Google Map
WHO:
WHY:Past participants are raving...
- "Two
instructors teaching were great! One from the creative side and one
from the business and logistics end worked well. It allows new
entrepreneurs to see all the different "hats" they have to wear when
starting out." - V.T.
- "This is a very clear and well thought out road map to starting an apparel business or any other business for that matter." - T.I.
- "I wish I would have had this (class) before I started my business...but it is never too late to learn." D.F.
- "I have not seen another class of this type offered. They are filling a great need for this type of information." - C.C.
HOW: Registration Information:
Online: http://fashionbizinc.org
Phone: 213-892-1669,
Email:
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Event Fee(s):
EARLY BIRD (Before May 30th)
FBI members and students with current student I.D. - $200.00
Non Members: $250.00
REGULAR (After May 30th)
FBI Members & students with currant student I.D. -$225.00
Non Members $295.00
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The Best Of Issue
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CRATE >> Best Home in a Box
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Los Angeles design firm CRATE has created the insides of many a modern home
from Hollywood to Puerto Vallarta. Experts on low impact luxury and
modern living, CRATE designs, decorates and delivers their stylish turnkey furnishings packages in one tidy crate.
Links:
cratebyca.com
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FERTILE GODDESS >> Best Piece of Advice
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Fertile
Goddess yoga and athletic apparel moves effortlessly from workout to
whatever's next, wicks moisture and is quick drying. But what makes
them truly unique is the advice and wisdom of a goddess stenciled discretely inside each their garments, tote bags and note card sets
Links:
fertilegoddess.com
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FASHION BUSINESS INC. >> Best Non-Profit Boosting the Economy
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Fashion Business Inc. (FBI) helps aspiring fashion designers and business owners realize their dream while boosting the economy of Downtown Los Angeles and beyond. Now more than ever, job seekers are turning to the rapidly expanding non-profit for advice on how to find a job in this economy.
Links:
fashionbizinc.org
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SHADES >> Best All Natural Hair Salon
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Shades is the first and only truly non-toxic, eco-friendly salon in Beverly Hills. Their entire line of hair color, grooming products, baby products and body oils
are all natural, chemical-free and produced by hand in small batches.
Can’t make it to Beverly Hills for in store pampering? Shades offers
their all natural products online.
Links:
http://shadesnaturalcolor.com
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BUZZFLIKR >> Best Online Tool for Editors & Bloggers
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This is where we toot (or rather buzz)our own horn and lay claim that we are the first and only complete online resource for editors and bloggers - providing instant access to emerging fashion, beauty and home furnishings brands. Plus, our paperless media kits, high-res look books and press archives are a hassle-free solution to meeting your deadlines 24/7. We offer weekly trend insight from around the globe plus targeted weekly Bee Stings and monthly Style Stingers drop fresh story leads directly to your inbox.
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The Reinvention Issue
Editors: Inspire transformation among your readers. Whether it's hair, careers, bodies or homes that need a makeover, you'll find buzzworthy story ideas below.
(And a little something to make your life easier as well!)
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CRATE >> Reinvent your Home
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Los Angeles design firm CRATE helps urban dwellers reinvent their homes and "green" their decor. Experts on low impact luxury and modern living, CRATE will show your readers exactly how to transform their lives by simplifying the decorating process. CRATE offers turnkey furnishings packages customized to each homeowner and shipped in one tidy crate. This "house in a box" approach saves time, money and most importantly is earth friendly by cutting back on energy and gas emissions. CRATE collaborates with many green building projects, including the LEED certified Evo South, L.A.'s first and only eco-friendly high rise.
For More:
http://buzzflikr.com/cratebyca |
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FERTILE GODDESS >> Reinvent your Soul
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Summer is the season of rejuvenation. Yoga can help achieve that beach beautiful body and nourish a beautiful soul as well. Help your readers attain their inner beauty with Fertile Goddess apparel. Each garment features daily affirmations inspired by one of eight goddesses stenciled discretely inside. Bring some goddess beauty and wisdom into your life with Fertile Goddess.
For More:
http://buzzflikr.com/fertilegoddess |
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FASHION BUSINESS INC. >> Reinvent your Career
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Always dreamed of a career in fashion, but don't know where to start? Fashion Business Inc. (FBI) helps aspiring fashion designers and business owners realize their dream while boosting the economy of Los Angeles and beyond. Now more than ever, job seekers are turning to the rapidly expanding non-profit for advice on how to reinvent their careers. Thinking about reentering the job market? Your readers will find resources, seminars and courses ranging from Fashion Business 101 to Apparel Boot Camp and everything in between. Log onto www.fashionbizinc.org today.
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SHADES >> Reinvent your Beauty Routine
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Take your summer hair one step further with a green beauty routine. Shades is the first and only truly non-toxic, eco-friendly salon in Beverly Hills. Their entire line of hair color, grooming products and body oils are all natural, chemical-free and produced by hand in small batches. Can't make it to Beverly Hills for in store pampering? Shades offers affordable at-home color kits and take-home sizes online. Special note: this month your readers receive 10% off on all summer highlights.
For More: http://shadesnaturalcolor.com or
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BUZZFLIKR >> Editors, this ones for you...
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Editors, bloggers and media moguls reinvent the way you work! Buzzflikr provides instant access to emerging fashion, beauty and home furnishings brands. Plus, our paperless media kits, high-res look books and press archives are a hassle-free solution to meeting your deadlines 24/7. We offer weekly trend insight from around the globe plus targeted weekly Bee Stings and monthly Style Stingers drop fresh story leads directly to your inbox.
Log onto http://buzzflikr.com, register for your FREE media account and join the digital revolution today! |
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GREEN SCENE
This month Buzzflikr goes green in celebration of Earth Day, showcasing the best in eco-style. Buzzflkr is pleased to welcome guest blogger Elisa Leone from Design Nomad, who often reviews products and services that are earth-friendly, well-designed and useful. Here are some of her favorites:
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The Eco Bungalow
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"Green commerce is the way of the future and Eco Bungalow is right there at the forefront. Serving fashion stylists, editors, costumers and art directors as an eco resource for green couture fashion brands, the Eco Bungalow is a brilliant business concept."
BLOG ABOUT THIS: The Eco Bungalow carries eco-friendly European lines available nowhere else in the U.S., such as Noir and Elena Garcia. Check out the look book at
http://buzzflikr.com/ecobungalow |
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PrimaJiva
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"I love the casual style and comfort of PrimaJiva's line of 100% flax linen yoga wear. I am all over the sheer white tunic, "California Comfort". It has the sexy beach look I definitely need for my upcoming vacation to Hawaii."
BLOG ABOUT THIS: The PrimaJiva line of yoga apparel is made from flax, one of the most sustainable fabrics on the planet, as every part of the plant is used. It's the epitome of sustainable and guilt-free attire.
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Shades Natural Hair Color Studio
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"Shades is the first green, non-toxic salon in Beverly Hills. I'm a loyal customer and my hair has never looked more shiny and healthy- and I no longer suffer from allergies to ammonia."
BLOG ABOUT THIS: Encourage your readers to "green" their hair routine with Shades 100% ammonia free at home color kits, available online at http://shadesnaturalcolor.com or visit:
http://buzzflikr.com/shades |
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Ethnicitee
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"Global awareness and social responsibility have become a part of our daily lives. These are the values behind Ethnicitee, a line of whisper-soft shirts celebrating the diversity of global cultures with designs inspired by postal stamps from around the world."
BLOG ABOUT THIS: Feel good on Earth Day by shopping at http://ethnicitee.com - 10% of Ethnicitee's profits go to Charity:Water, a non-profit initiative bringing clean water to communities suffering from extreme poverty. More Ethnicitee at
http://buzzflikr.com/ethnicitee |
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CRATE by CA
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"Ever since my friend Carlos Alberto launched CRATE by CA I have fought an urge to sell all my furniture and start over with his turnkey furnishings package. CRATE by CA has a deep understanding of low-impact luxury with its use of organic hemp upholstery, halogen lighting, luxury bamboo linens and accessories made from sustainable materials."
BLOG ABOUT THIS: The tables pictured here are made from recycled tires. See more of CRATE's unique, sustainable pieces at
http://buzzflikr.com/cratebyca |
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Revolution Malibu
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"The vision of infectiously energetic Cece Abel, this SoCal shop creates most of its merchandise from recycling, re-imagining, re-stitching and re-sewing materials into hats, t-shirts, silky tops, skirts, dresses, jackets and even a line of baby clothes that upon viewing, are instantly objects of desire. DIY style, at it's best!"
BLOG ABOUT THIS: Sewing and handmade clothing are en vouge again- get some inspiration by visiting
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Stylish products, services and special events at Shades Hair Color Studio -
the first and only truly non-toxic all natural salon in Beverly Hills.
BUZZWORTHY STORY IDEA > Inform your readers about this month's beauty bargains and events, and they'll glow with happiness.
Read the full story at www.buzzflikr.com/shades or visit www.shadesnaturalcolor.com
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH SHADES
"I love Susan's all natural products. The difference is evident in my hair, the way it looks and the richness of the color."
Katari Walker, Actress and Native American Activist
Shades is heading down the green carpet and you're invited! Celebrate Earth Day with Shades at THE WAY WE WORE in Los Angeles. Preview the "Out of the Ordinary" fashion collection featuring reworked, recycled vintage pieces curated by legendary green advocate Doris Raymond. Hair by Shades and makeup by Paige Padgett. 100% of the night's proceeds support green charities.
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"Out of the Ordinary" fashion event with host Dita Von Teese
Wed, April 22, 2009 from 6:00 - 9:00pm
The Way We Wore Boutique
334 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036
RSVP to Shades All Natural
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HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY EXPO
Yes, it's that time again! Don't miss the Beverly Hills Health, Fitness & Beauty Expo for a day of rejuvenating beauty, healthy networking and all natural product testing. Visit the Shades booth to preview their new mani-pedi treatments created in small batches from sea salt, botanicals and naturally healing oils.
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Beverly Hills Health, Fitness & Beauty Expo
Sunday, April 26th from 9am to 1pm
Adjacent to the Beverly Hills Farmers' Market
Little Santa Monica Boulevard
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APRIL SPECIAL OFFER
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Get ready for Spring with sun kissed hair and a bright new attitude. Shades clients receive 10% off highlights during April by mentioning Spring into Style.
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Stylish Bargains Attract Savvy Investors in Mexico, including Interior Design Giveaways like CRATE's FREE House in a Box!
"Our stylishly themed furnishings packages save time, money and
preserve the environment by shipping altogether in one box."
Carlos Alberto Gutierrez, CRATE Creative Director
This month Hollywood decorator Carlos Alberto of CRATE teams up with Mexico's first ecoluxe condo resort RIO AMAPAS in Puerto Vallarta to give away a completely furnished interior design package!
Valued at over $79,000 the design kit includes everything needed to create your own ecological retreat including exquisite eco-friendly furnishings, reclaimed outdoor seating and naturally antimicrobial bamboo linens.
Best of all it's designed, decorated and delivered within 8 weeks!
BUZZWORTHY STORY IDEA > Inform your readers about this month's stylishly sustainable design bargain, and they'll feel right at home.
Read the full story at www.buzzflikr.com or visit www.CRATEbyca.com
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Issue Six 3.2009
Get Out and Get Happy! Editors: Catch a buzz from this month's great outdoors theme; from al fresco yoga to summer sandals to all natural hair color and much more. Our March Style Stinger offers a lil' bit of sunshine for everyone... | FRESH AIR YOGA >> Fertile Goddess |  | STORY IDEA: Make the most of warm weather with outdoor yoga! Grab a boost of extra energy by practicing breathing techniques in fresh air. Breath deep, oxygenate your entire body and stretch in style with Fertile Goddess Yoga Apparel. Pictured here the Goddess Ceres Tee, mother of the harvest. Download now at http://buzzflikr.com/fertilegoddess | | THE TOTAL PACKAGE >> CRATE by Carlos Alberto | | STORY IDEA: Rediscover the patio as living room during warmer months. Blast the evites, blend the blinis and linger in style with the Outdoor Living Collection by CRATE. With an emphasis on compact city spaces, CRATE offers the best modular and stackable solutions for stylish outdoor entertaining. All pieces are hand-selected by Hollywood decorator Carlos Alberto and many are eco-friendly. Browse the company profile at http://buzzflikr.com/cratebyca | | INTO THE NIGHT >> Ethnicitee | | STORY IDEA: Summery weather means stargazing, tailgating and strange skyline sightings! The "Alien Encounter" tee from Ethnicitee takes inspiration from The Nicaraguan Postal Authorities, with a series of five stamps documenting close encounters of the third kind. Climb aboard your own galactic adventure or simply brighten the night sky with Ethnicitee's range of globally-inspired adventure travel tees. Download now at http://buzzflikr.com/ethnicitee | | TRAVEL JACKETS FOR DAY & NIGHT >> Dick & Jayne | | STORY IDEA: What key item packs well and transitions from day night? Perfect for warm days and breezy nights, the "Linen Tuck Back Jacket" by Dick & Jayne is a travel essential for any climate. Casual yet sophisticated, this jacket goes from work to weekend with style! See the entire collection at http://buzzflikr.com/dickandjayne | | THONG SONG >> Shoe Bliss | | STORY IDEA: It's the #1 fashion accessory no self-respecting fashionista will be without this summer! The thong sandal along with dozens of other designer must-haves are available at deep discounts, only at Shoe Bliss. Browse the online shop at http://shoebliss.com Download now at http://buzzflikr.com/shoebliss | | A DIFFERENT SHADE of GREEN >> Shades Natural Color Studio | | STORY IDEA: How to green your hair routine. Get beautiful, go "green" with SHADES by Susan Henry, the first truly all natural hair color system. As a top Hollywood colorist, Susan battled ammonia poisoning while taming celeb tresses then turned to plant botanicals to create the industry's first 100% ammonia free, permanent color process. Read Susan's story at http://buzzflikr.com/shades | | LOUNGE IN LINEN >> Prima Jiva | | STORY IDEA: Stay-cations and Livingroom Lounge Parties have replaced the velvet ropes. Irish linen loungers from PrimaJiva stay cool and dry in warm weather, while naturally protecting skin from damaging sun rays. Perfect for lounging around your outdoor living room! Browse the lookbook at http://buzzflikr.com/primajiva | | SO HAUTE, SEW HOT >> The Eco Bungalow |  | STORY IDEA: Still rockin' that '08 terry cloth cover up? Upgrade your cabana gear to this stylish eco-friendly tunic by European label Noir. Available only at The Eco Bungalow, the West Coast's first and only destination for sustainable haute couture. Browse the lookbook at http://buzzflikr.com/ecobungalow | | WIDE OPEN SPACES >> Fashion Business Inc. |  | STORY IDEA: Summer brings longer days and endless possibilities. Why not use some of that extra time to further your education? Fashion Business Inc. mentors aspiring apparel hopefuls into fashion moguls and offers coaching for new business ideas. Stretch your potential by attending a webinar and see what seminars may be coming to a city near you! Learn more about this burgeoning non-profit at http://buzzflikr.com/fashionbizinc | | |
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Catch a buzz with Buzzflikr during LOS ANGELES MARKET WEEK at these events. Stop by, meet our team, and introduce yourself!
| CATCH A BUZZ @ FOCUS ECO-LOUNGE | | California Market Center Penthouse Suite 13A Saturday March 20 thru Monday March 23, All Day from 9a - 6p Complimentary coffee in the morning, beer & wine in the evening. Powered By BUZZFLIKR PR The industry's first online publicist Now that's sweet! |  | | PANTONE x SEAVEES LAUNCH | | Pantone, the world's leading color authority and Seavees, purveyors of California Cool are pleased to launch their limited edition sneakers, inspired by the original 1963 PMS Guide. Join us for this colorful night: Conveyor Lounge at Fred Segal Santa Monica, CA Thursday, March 18 from 5p - 8p |  | | FBI OPEN HOUSE MIXER | | Celebrate the opening of FBI's newly expanded Resource Center, now conveniently located at the CMC. Join us for a night of networking, refreshments and customize your own tee, undies or boxers. Courtesy of Brother International and bgreen organic apparel. Thursday, March 18 from 4p - 7p FBI Resource Center CMC C782 |  |
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