18 August 2005

accessories

New Range Of BMW Accessories On Sale
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BMW Z4 owners can prepare for the coming winter months by benefiting from an end-of-summer deal on the price of Z4 hardtops.

Accessorise it right www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug192005/she113492005818.asp
When wearing white, the way you orchestrate your accessories is important, writes DHANVANTI KESHAVRAO. White is a tricky colour - both for the designer and wearer. Imperfections in weave, texture, cut or finish, which can easily be camouflaged in any other colour, would stand out prominently in white.

This stuff is hot for tots www.usatoday.com/life/people/
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Hollywood is experiencing another celebrity baby boom. "When you have this bumper crop of young, beautiful celebrity moms, that certainly trickles down to affect what everyday moms are buying in the store," says Christina Vercelletto, Babytalk magazine's products editor. So what to get the mom who has everything?

Gap 2nd-Qtr Profit Rises on Lower Costs; Sales Little Changed www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=aSLQh2dElwZE
U.S. Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Gap Inc., the largest U.S. clothing chain, said second-quarter profit rose 39 percent after it lowered costs as comparable store sales declined for the fourth consecutive quarter.

Gap, Limited Reduce Forecasts, Hurt by Sluggish Sales (Update2) www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=arNB78f4y3Pg
U.S. Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Retailers Gap Inc. and Limited Brands Inc. reduced their annual profit forecasts after the wrong fashion calls led to sluggish second-quarter sales. Shares of the retailers fell.

Gap, Limited Reduce Forecasts, Hurt by Sluggish Apparel Sales www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000087&sid=a9rx5F2ZQVMs
Retailers Gap Inc. and Limited Brands Inc. reduced their annual profit forecasts after the wrong fashion calls produced sluggish second-quarter sales.
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Gear up! Great looks to make you fab for fall g.msn.com/0MN0RS9/3?www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8999518/&&CE=3032632
Autumn is just over the horizon, so don’t get caught napping if you want to be stylish for the new season. Judy Gordon guides you to the best looks.

Ann Taylor, Gap, Autodesk and more www.marketwatch.com/enf/rss.asp?
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A look at some of the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday's session

Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Packages, Pricing www.technewsworld.com/story/BFBea4zB8OyUW7/
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"It makes sense, because that first wave of early adopters is less price sensitive," Parks Associates senior analyst Michael Cai said, adding that the package was indeed a value. "The price really makes sense -- for $399, you get all of it.


Hilfiger for sale www.thedeal.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=TheDeal/TDDArticle/
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The ink was barely dry on a proposed $200 million offering for J. Crew Group Inc. , when reports surfaced Thursday, Aug. 18, that Tommy Hilfiger Corp. may now be looking to sell itself.