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Over 75% of retailers surveyed said they will come the Show to Browse latest designs and look for new vendors*

*JA New York pre-show survey

Are you going to wait until this Summer to see what’s going on in the industry?

ALL THE IMPORTANT NAMES ARE AT THE JA NEW YORK WINTER SHOW

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Don’t miss…

(Full post JA New York Winter Show starts this Sunday…)

It doesn’t take a soothsayer or a crystal ball to predict that the hottest cruise trend of 2009 is getting the best possible bargain. Indeed, 2009 is looking like the biggest buyers’ market ever with the absolute cheapest fares we’ve seen in a long, long time. We’ll resurrect on oldie-but-goodie cruise line marketing slogan: “Get out there,” because there’s no better time to book a trip. But what’s to come in 2009 beyond “the year of the deal”? Read on for a list of the top 10 trends we’re watching.
(Full post Top 10 Cruise Trends for 2009…)

As some of you may know, we’re planning to move Now Smell This to a new location next month. We’ll be using Wordpress, so we’ll have the ability to open up the comments to everyone — that is, not just registered users — while still preventing unreasonable amounts of comment spam. A few people have mentioned that they’d rather see comments remain restricted to registered users. I’d love to hear your views on the matter, so please let us know: would you rather that we open up comments to anyone, or keep them the way they are? Two qui
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Set on an overseas vacation? One of the first things you should do in the trip-planning process is find out if you need a visa, even if you think you don’t. Foreign countries can change their visa requirements for U.S. passport holders almost overnight in response to political situations, and others may adjust rules for security reasons. Besides, if you do need a visa, the process to obtain one may take weeks, depending on the country, and you’ll need time to make sure you have all your documents in order before you depart.
(Full post Before You Go Abroad, Always Check Visa Requirements…)

Check out this 3-minute video of the Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX DBS Tranpondeur watch.

(Full post VIDEO: Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX DBS Transpondeur…)

Coming in March from Guerlain will be Habit Rouge Sport, a flanker to 1965’s Habit Rouge fragrance for men. Habit Rouge Sport is described as a fresher fragrance than the original Habit Rouge. The notes include citron vert, bitter orange, pink pepper, bambooo, jasmine, leather, vanilla and patchouli. Guerlain Habit Rouge Sport will be available in 100 ml Eau de Toilettte. (via abc-luxe.com, vogue.fr, fr.fashionmag) Other recent launches from Guerlain: La Petit Robe Noire.
(Full post Guerlain Habit Rouge Sport, Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Black ~ new fragrances…)

Designer Wedding Jewelry New York based designer, Jeff Cooper, was voted Designer of the Year by the Platinum Guild International. "Platinum makes it perfect," says Jeff and this point of view is evident in his timeless and timely designs for the bride and groom of today. Jeff Cooper Eternal 12 Platinum & Diamond Mens Wedding Band 6Mm Mens Wedding Band with 12 bezel set princess Diamonds Jeff Cooper began his journey in the jewelry industry as a young man in Manhattan's Bowery district, working with his hands at the jeweler's bench.
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What has got into me? It may be a mid-life crisis or just the buzz but for some reason I'm on a hefty BMW motorcycle leaning into a right-hand corner as the cafes, vineyards and paddocks of the Yarra Valley flash by.

It's a sunny day and the smells of the country are crisp. There's the smell of cut grass . . .

(Full post Born to be (sort of) wild…)

Mark your calendars for the long awaited Hayden-Harnett for Target Handbags when this unique line hits stores December 28th. Teaming up with designers Toni Hacker and Ben Harnett from Hayden-Harnett, Target is ready to launch this limited-edition handbag collection with prices ranging from $19.99 to $49.99. With the all important details like grommets, chains, and brass hardware that we have come to know and love from Hayden-Harnett, get ready to check out this awesome collection of handbags. The Boho-style Hobo Bag, featured in brown is just one example from this exclusive designer collection with many more to choose from.
(Full post Hayden-Harnett for Target Handbags…)

In this economy, travel is expensive enough for two—let alone for families of three, four, five or more. But, before you write off your clan’s 2009’s cruise—and resign yourself to long summers of “I’m bored!” and “I don’t want to go camping!”—you might want to take another look. Not only do cruise ships depart from a variety of drive-to destinations around the country, but a recent crop of cruise deals are allowing kids to sail at reduced rates—or even for free.
(Full post Family Cruise Deals: Kids Sail Free on Three Lines, and More…)