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Consulting firm Retail Smart Guys (RSG), which provides open-to-buy and inventory planning, is now offering a retail recruiting service just in time to help specialty retailers staff up for the holiday season.

RSG decided to add a new division specializing in recruiting to its suite of services after several clients reported that they “would do anything to find good salespeople.” Dan Jablons, president of Retail Smart Guys, said, “We are always looking for ways to help our customers’ businesses.

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In Honor of Dad

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Father's Day is right around the corner.  Sunday, June 19, 2011 is the day that millions will honor dad on his special day.

 

Let us know at beautyfashionforward.com how you plan to honor your dad on Father's Day, and we look forward to you posting your pics afterward ;-)

 

Our Sephora e-store is offering three free deluxe samples with any $25 Beauty Insider order through June 7, 2011.

 

Use code DADSDAY.

 

((HUGS))

 

~Regina

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Regina Pinder- Smith | Founding Edit

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE for him

 

 

 

 

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Holiday is here, but dont have your gift yet? Dont worry, we got your cover. Here are the 5 ideas that might inspire you:

  1. iPAD. This like the dream toy that every boy could ever wish.You can do almost anything with it. Read news/magz, music, movies, office things. The most fun fact is we can take thing gadget w us everywhere we go. For more info: www.apple.com
  2. Tod’s Loafer. Like they say, a nice pair of shoe can take you anywhere in the world, so can this one. Made from best leather, it woul
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While we know you’re all fully enjoying this 90°+ weather oh so much, let’s take a brief break from the sweltering temps with a video that will put you in a festive mood. We had a chance to get a special sneak
peek of the holiday collections that will be available on HSN and HSN.com beginning early fall including exclusive collections of gifts from Naeem Khan, Molly Sims, Badgley Mischka, IMAN, Wolfgang Puck, and many more. From decadent jewelry and luxurious furs to an array of beauty products

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Dreaming Of Summer Holidays...

As I gaze out of the window looking for inspiration for you today, I’m enormously underwhelmed by the grey rolling clouds, windswept trees and – is that a bird and cat huddling together for warmth?

Have you booked your summer holiday yet? I’m waiting for a last minute deal but I WILL see some sun, sea and sand before the British winter hits, I promise you!

So, all together, let’s close our eyes and picture ourselves in sunny climes, lounging on a sunbed with a mojito and a great book….there now, t
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I think summer style is way harder to do well than winter, and here's why.In a colder climate you can layer with great texture, chunky knits, cashmere scarves, leather and tweeds.Colour combos; well just variations on black, charcoal, chocolate and navy....maybe with bit of red thrown in.Living in Sydney and spending loads of time in Asia, I think it is tricky to look fresher than fresh, when actually you feel like a melting mess.Those who look hot in the heat are the ones who somehow keep it si
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Ruby Tuesday

Good bye Ruby Tuesday.Who could hang a name on you. When you change with every new day, still I'm gonna miss you...I think of this wonderful Rolling Stones song "Ruby Tuesday" everytime I work with the wonderful delicious stone Ruby.Even though it is still November, the birthstone month for Citrine, July's Ruby is the color of passion & holidays. With its deep luscious red velvet color it stands out as we gather to celebrate with friends & family for holiday parties. Who could hang a name on you
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Combine holiday inspiration with humor and what do you get? A new LUX-ified window décor theme from Barneys New York called ‘Have a Witty Holiday.’In partnership with NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Barneys will be showcasing a variety of themes from the 35-year history of the iconic show as interpreted through the eyes of creative director Simon Doonan.“Barneys is fun, cool and witty,” Doonan said in WWD.com. “We’re deemphasizing flagrant luxury and reemphasizing fun.”As you can see, this new theme
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