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Magic of Christmas Lost As Parents Buy ‘Gifts To Order’

Magic of Christmas Lost As Parents Buy ‘Gifts To Order’

London, UK (PRWEB) December 25, 2009

The image of Britain’s children, unable to sleep on Christmas Eve due to excitement and anticipation, could soon be obsolete.

A new study shows that magical feeling looks set to become a thing of the past as over half (54%) of parents will ask their children exactly what they want for Christmas. 19% even admit that they’ll be taking their children with them when shopping for their child’s Christmas gift.

The findings, released today as part of the “TK Maxx Christmas Shopping Report”, show that when it comes to gift-giving, people aren’t taking their chances with Christmas surprises any more, preferring to prioritise getting the gift right above all else.

And it’s not just the children who are missing out on the magic of Christmas surprises. Heading any disappointment off at the pass, a quarter (24%) of Britons say that they plan to tell their partner exactly what it is they want for Christmas. 4% will even go so far as to buy the gifts themselves in order to make absolutely certain they receive the right present.

Commenting on the findings, Gabrielle Teare the UK’s leading personal shopping consultant, and advisor to the Confessions of a Shopaholic film, says:

“There really is no feeling like the one you get from finding the perfect gift for someone you love. However, the findings show that people would rather take the element of surprise out of their Christmas Day than have a recipient ending up with a gift they don’t really want.”

Teare continues: “The unknown is increasingly being removed from all aspects of our lives, with the internet taking away any element of surprise. We now have the ability to know whatever’s coming, from the layout of our hotel room on the other side of the world, to the news of a friend’s engagement, announced via social networks.

“If people’s discomfort with surprise continues, we could be in a situation in ten years where giving gifts at Christmas is about finding exactly the right, requested present, with there being no surprises at all hidden under the tree.”

Unclaimed Vouchers

Given our apparent dislike for giving or receiving the wrong presents, it is perhaps inevitable that so many vouchers are given at Christmas, allowing people to choose their own presents.

However, the “TK Maxx Christmas Shopping Report” reveals that Brits are missing out on a staggering half a billion pounds’ worth of Christmas presents (£492,775,920).

A whopping 13,537,800 presents are effectively going un-received, as people fail to redeem gift vouchers they are given at Christmas.

30% of people said that they had vouchers from previous years that they’d never redeemed. On average, each voucher was worth £36.40.

Bad Gift Trauma

Being on the receiving end of a bad present is still a real fear for some people, though. The “TK Maxx Christmas Shopping Report” found that 14% of people are so concerned that their nearest and dearest will make a poor choice that they have gone so far as to practise a suitably delighted expression in the mirror ahead of the big day.

And the practice is clearly paying off. Whilst one in five people (18%) weren’t happy with anything they received last year, a huge 42% of people are expecting to be disappointed this year.

According to the study, some of the worst presents received in previous years range from roll-on deodorants to already-opened boxes of chocolates.

Teare continues: “The results show that gift-giving can be fraught and we’d far rather put up with bad presents year on year than offend our friends and family. However, a huge 82% of us don’t write wish lists so it would suggest that this is something we should start doing to get around the problem of bad presents. “

Higher Spends

But there’s some cheer this Christmas, with a third (32%) of people saying that they plan to spend more on presents this year than they did last year. This year’s average spend on Christmas gifts is expected to be £241.10.

Keeping Mum… Happy

When it comes to recipients, two thirds of women (66%) say that it’s most important that their children are happy with their presents.

But for men, mum is still the most important woman in their life. Half of men (49%) say that it’s more important that their mum loves her Christmas present, rather than their wives / girlfriends or children.

And there are still some men who are as surprised as mum when she opens her gift. A fifth of men (21%) admit to having their wives / girlfriends choose their mother’s present.

However, the number of men relying on the advice of other women is small. Only 7% saying that they’ll be getting a female colleague to buy their wife’s or girlfriend’s Christmas present.

Teare concludes:

“A little thought can make the difference between a good gift and a great one. Great presents are those that show special thought. But you don’t need to spend huge amounts of money. The best presents are often the ones that people never feel they can justify buying for themselves.

“Choose something that has relevance to the recipient, and you’re well on the way to finding a truly memorable Christmas gift.”

Research was carried out by TK Maxx amongst a representative sample of 2,060 adults aged 18+ 30th Oct – 2nd Nov 2009

About TK Maxx

TK Maxx is a designer brands-for-less retailer implementing a unique ‘off-price’ concept which originated in the US. It sells designer and high street brands of womenswear, menswear, homeware, gifts and accessories at up to 60% less than the recommended retail price (RRP.)

TK Maxx launched in the UK in 1994 and now has over 230 stores nationwide

Opportunistic buying and a no frills operation means TK Maxx can pass huge savings onto the customer, including savings on designer handbags and fashion accessories . A typical store has over 50,000 items in stock and receives 10,000 new pieces, styles and colours a week, which means stock is consistently fresh

You can now buy on line at http://www.tkmaxx.com.

TK Maxx is part of TJX Europe, the European subsidiary of the US group TJX Companies Inc

About Gabrielle Teare

Gabrielle Teare is one of the UK’s leading personal shoppers. As well as having private clients that range from footballers’ wives to Saudi princesses, Gabrielle was also a consultant to the hit Disney film Confessions of a Shopaholic. Over 750,000 people a month visit Gabrielle’s site for shopping and style advice.

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Education: The Greatest Fashion Statement of All

Education: The Greatest Fashion Statement of All

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 13, 2010

We all know a great pair of shoes can make an outfit and a new purse can complete an entire look; but an education, that can empower a confidence like no other. No one has exuded self-assurance and embraced the power of education like Erika Wilson, designer of today’s latest accessory trend, Purse Flats™.

Purse Flats™ is proud to announce its college scholarship for graduating seniors pursuing a college degree from Edna Karr High School and McDonogh 35 Preparatory High School, both in New Orleans. Wilson, who attended both schools, has used a portion of the proceeds from Purse Flats™ to create a scholarship fund for high school seniors. By creating the scholarship she hopes to inspire the youth of her hometown to gain a college education and rebuild and revive the city of New Orleans.

The scholarship will present one dollarsignr 1000.00 educational award and mentorship by Erika Wilson to a graduating senior from the Edna Karr School and one dollarsignr 1000.00 educational award and mentorship to a graduating senior from McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School. To apply for the scholarship, candidates will be required to submit an application form, high school transcript and an essay outlining how a college education will impact their future career goals. Winners will be notified by April 30, 2010.

“I am thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to give back to the schools that inspired my education and led me to where I am today in my career,” says Wilson, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a law degree from Vanderbilt University. Today, along with creating today’s fashion trends, she is an intellectual property attorney for a Fortune 100 company. Undoubtedly, Wilson’s strong educational background contributed greatly to her success, in a wide range of fields, from engineering to law to fashion.

By giving back to the community that inspired her, Wilson is truly proving that altruism has become the latest accessory. For more scholarship information and scholarship application, please visit http://www.purseflats.com.

About Purse Flats ™

Purse Flats are stylish ballet flats that fold and fit easily inside a matching leather clutch handbag. Created by shoe lover and businesswoman Erika Wilson, Purse Flats™ are a high-end stylish cure for women who need relief from their heels, whether they are at the office, a formal event, or heading out with friends for the night. The flats are made from Italian leather and feature a thick rubber sole for durability. The clutch can fit easily inside a larger bag by day or be carried as a classic accessory by night. With additional pockets for storage it can easily hold necessities such as a cell phone, credit cards, money and keys. The shoes and purse are available for purchase exclusively at http://www.purseflats.com. For PR inquiries please contact Polina Fashion, http://www.polinafashion.com

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Unique Designer Accessories to be Featured in Madison & Mulholland Ultimate Nominee Gift Bags and Awards Season Hospitality Suite

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Glamming Up the Awards Season

New York, USA (PRWEB) January 14, 2010

/ZEMIS LTD – ZeMis, the unique lifestyle accessories store selling exclusively on Zemis.com will be giving away its prized Spring/Summer 2010 designer accessories collection at one of the industry’s premiere Hollywood celebrity gifting events, the Madison & Mulholland Charitable Giving event, in Beverly Hills.

ZeMis specializes in exquisite neckpieces made from semi-precious stones, luxurious and hand weaved, exotic fabrics and glass beads, all artfully interlaced by skilled artisans. Lindy Castillo, ZeMis’ resident designer and founder quips, “We are truly looking forward to this event. The awards season brings about so much chaotic excitement both on the internet and in the fashion industry so we want to position ourselves to fully capitalize on the publicity created.” Castillo further adds, “This year we are more prepared and more confident for celebrity gifting. We have a fabulous collection to offer this coming season that would perfectly complement every fashionista’s blush/khaki and candy colored Spring-Summer wardrobe. We look forward to stylish A-listers lusting over our Grapes of Wrath Necklace or our uber-opulent Empress Mahal medallion neckpiece in their swag bags.”

ZeMis will be participating in festivities honoring Hollywood’s leading men and women in film and television which includes a gathering of past winners, new nominees, celebrities, stylists and members of media who are invited to sample the latest collections of fashion vendors in a Beverly Hills home.

The highlight of this event is the charity auction where celebrity attendees will create their own gift bag from vendor products which will be auctioned off, proceeds of which shall go to their choice of charity.

For this event, ZeMis is giving away hundreds of designer accessories from its Fall’09/Winter’10 and also brand new stock from its Spring/Summer collection which are not yet available for sale at http://www.zemis.com.

For its Spring/Summer series, ZeMis worked around the theme of ‘Wonders of the World’. ZeMis came up with its owns 7 Wonders list to draw inspiration from for its fabulous Spring collection of neckpieces. Its first wonder, The Pyramid of Giza showcases Cleopatra inspired necklaces and collars in Spring trend colors – turquoise and chartreuse. The Taj Mahal serves as backdrop for ZeMis’ glorious medallions of freshwaters and glass beads in khaki and tomato puree sashes. Both are popular color trends for Spring as well. ZeMis also chose 2 natural wonders, Serengeti and The Great Barrier Reef to represent popular themes for Summer 2010 fashion– Safari and sea shell. ZeMis is offering limited edition AKT Growl clutch handbags in leopard, giraffe and tiger patterns. Mesmerizing pendants lavished in Mother of Pearls, oyster/clam shells, freshwater pearls in blush, ivory and black sashes or metal chains make up the trendy yet timelessly elegant sea-inspired collection.

A preview of the Spring/Summer 2010 line may be viewed at http://www.zemis.com/images/spring_summer_2010_catalog.html.

The concept of ZeMis was germinated more than a decade ago when e-commerce was just about to explode. Its founder, Lindy Castillo, is an avid traveler and serious shopaholic who genuinely enjoys bringing home gifts from her exotic trails to family and dear friends. She conceptualized a store where travelers can buy home and gift products reminiscent of their journeys and give it to their friends. At that time, she had already set up an internet marketing company and was heavily entrenched in her VC firm. She put this project on hold but her passion to spread cultural awareness and encourage world travel never wore off. Finally in late 2008, she launched her online store and never looked back.

ZeMis can be accessed on the web at http://www.zemis.com. It sells world culture gift products sourced from around the world, and plans to deliver them to any doorstep on Earth. It aims to promote awareness and understanding of various cultures, histories and religions by allowing its customers to send gifts from different parts of the globe to someone they care about.

ZeMis debuted its designer accessories line in a similar celebrity gifting event when it participated in the film academy award gift bag and the Haven swag lounge held in February last year through its former name, World Charms. Its now famous and fully evolved AKT Vianca minaudiere made from pandan and palm leaves grace the lovely hands of paparazzi driven celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Mendes and Sarah Jessica Parker as well as last year’s Oscar® winners and nominees, Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Respected female actors like Cate Blanchett and Scarlett Johansson likewise were gifted this eco-friendly charmer.

ZeMis utilizes Amazon’s e-commerce technology in order to provide ZeMis guests a safe, secure, and convenient online shopping experience. Transaction processing for ZeMis is handled by Amazon so buyers can use their Amazon.com account to order and checkout.

ABOUT ZEMIS

ZeMis is owned by ZEMIS LTD, which is associated with World Charms (USA) LLC, a private Delaware LLC. ZeMis has teamed up with Amazon.com and licenses its shopping cart software for its reliability and cutting edge features. Inquiries on ZeMis may be directed to marketing@zemis.com. >>>>>>>

ZEMIS

Shop the world over

http://www.zemis.com

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Grandma Becomes Web Savvy to Promote Memories with Personalized Photo

Randolph, MA (PRWEB) January 17, 2010

Recently retired social worker, Susan Levy knew she wasn’t ready to completely withdraw from the workforce upon her resignation. Instead, she wanted to shift her focus to a home-based business that allowed her to spend more time with her family.

Next came the brainstorming for the perfect product to represent. Levy’s discovery of her passion product – an idea so grand she was instantly hooked – occurred during a vacation to New Jersey to visit her niece, who owned several customized photo bags. Thus, she launched http://www.PhotoYourBag.com just last month.

Here, online shoppers can conveniently browse through a vast assortment of bags and wallets, which are all waiting to be enhanced with a personal photo. With a selection of nearly 30 different types of bags – exercise, tote, diaper, handbag and more – customers are sure to find a style to suit their needs and taste. And let’s not forget to grab a personalized wallet too, which are available in styles for men and women.

Levy’s bags are constructed from a soft, yet durable, microfiber, many with different lining options. She even carries a few styles crafted from leather. Shoppers can also choose from options that allow the placement of two different photos, one on each side.

“These innovative creations are a terrific way to customize your everyday accessories,” Levy said. “Who needs a photo album when you can put your memories on display and carry them with you?”

In light of the ever-so-popular New Year’s resolution to frequent the gym, Levy prompts shoppers to consider the workout bag, which has been recently marked down in price. Additionally, she will be offering a Valentine’s Day special of a 10-percent discount on all bags through February 14, 2010.

To learn more about the variety of styles and photo options available at PhotoYourBag.com, shoppers are encouraged to visit the Web site’s newly developed blog, http://www.PhotoYourBagBlog.com. This interactive tool also welcomes customer feedback.

About the Company:

PhotoYourBag.com is owned and operated by Web entrepreneur Susan Levy.

Susan Levy

http://www.PhotoYourBag.com

(781) 355-2536

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