Shopping bags are at the ready with the announcement that the 2012 Designer Garage Sale, New Zealand Fashion Festival Edition, is just around the corner.
Saturday March 3rd and Sunday March 4th at Shed 10, Queens Wharf, will see the Designer Garage Sale catering for New Zealand's fashionistas seriously shopping for top labels at unbelievable prices.
Over 30 of New Zealand's most desirable fashion labels will fill Shed 10 with exclusive end of season and sample bargains galore. Clothing labels including Lonely Hearts, Ruby, Sabatini, Riders by Lee, Tigerlily, Cybele, Andrea Moore, Turet Knuefermann, Louche, Hailwood, BLAK, Federation and Matchi Motchi will get the ball rolling for those wanting a style upgrade; while Kagi, Chaos & Harmony and Papershoes take care of those with a penchant for accessories and shoes.
Designer Garage Sale Event Director Jill Blomfield says that fashion lovers have been hanging out for this sale.
"It's the one opportunity to shop for top designer labels at amazing prices all under one roof. Whether you're looking to reinvent your entire look, or just update your wardrobe with key pieces, you're bound to find something you'll love at the sale!"
Jill also adds that often the designers themselves are at the event, and what better way is there to get advice on the perfect garment than from the designer themselves!
Brands including Sheryl May, State of Grace, Lennox, Ioanna Kourbela, Debra Fallowfield, Polish, Bossanova, Mimosa & Pink Stitch by Chalkboard have also recently been added to the ever expanding list of designers on sale at the event.
Dedicated followers of fashion also have the exclusive opportunity to get in first to see the deals during the VIP hour on Saturday March 3rd 10am to 11am (tickets can be pre booked through ITicket).
The New Zealand Fashion Festival is highlight of New Zealand's fashion calendar with plenty happening across the weekend including; fashion and beauty seminars, DJs and bands to watch, fashion shows to attend (tickets need to be booked separately), as well as the Designer Garage Sale.
2012年2月22日星期三
2012年2月20日星期一
Corpus Christi to Discuss Proposed Plastic Bag Ban
Corpus Christi's city council will discuss a proposed ban on plastic retail shopping bags this week.
The coastal city is just the latest in a series of Texas cities to consider such a ban. On Tuesday, the council members will take up the idea for the first time for discussion.
No vote is scheduled.
The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports discussions of such a ban had remained at the city committee for the past two years but drew fuel recently after the Coastal Bend Surfrider Foundation joined a national "Skip the Plastic" initiative.
Brownsville became the first Texas city to adopt a plastic bag ban last year. Fort Stockton, South Padre Island and Pecos followed. Austin, San Antonio and McAllen are also considering bans.
The coastal city is just the latest in a series of Texas cities to consider such a ban. On Tuesday, the council members will take up the idea for the first time for discussion.
No vote is scheduled.
The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports discussions of such a ban had remained at the city committee for the past two years but drew fuel recently after the Coastal Bend Surfrider Foundation joined a national "Skip the Plastic" initiative.
Brownsville became the first Texas city to adopt a plastic bag ban last year. Fort Stockton, South Padre Island and Pecos followed. Austin, San Antonio and McAllen are also considering bans.
2012年2月16日星期四
Hawaii legislative panel OKs proposal to charge fee for use of disposable shopping bags
A proposal to collect fees from customers who choose disposable paper and plastic shopping bags is gaining support as it works through the state Legislature.
If lawmakers pass the House Bill 2260 this session, Hawaii would become the first state to enact this kind of pro-environment legislation.
The measure has been touted as a way to discourage shoppers from using single-use shopping bags by charging an extra 5 cents per bag. The average person uses 400 plastic bags each year, advocates say.
Mark Fox, Director of External Affairs for the Nature Conservancy, told a House committee Thursday that the legislation has two benefits: "It works on changing people's behavior and encourages them to bring reusable bags. And if you're unable to change your behavior, you can contribute to helping our watersheds."
Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island counties have enacted measures to limit use of plastic bags. Melissa Pavlicek, testifying on behalf of Safeway and Times Supermarket, said plastic bag bans on Maui and Kauai have led more shoppers to ask for costly paper bags instead of bringing their own reusable totes.
The grocery chains support the bill but requested the state use some of the fee to help them cover the cost of administering the program. Sixty to 70 percent of the collected fees would go into the natural area reserve fund for watershed protection, restoration and reacquisition.
Supporters note the bags require fossil fuel for manufacture, harm marine life when they end up in the ocean, burden overcrowded landfills and wind up as unsightly litter.
"Only 10 percent of the watersheds are currently protected, and that's taken 40 years to do," said Guy Kaulukukui, deputy director of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The disposable bag fee could help protect Hawaii's mauka forests and all priority watersheds within the decade, he told lawmakers.
Carol Pregill, president of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii, noted the proposal puts the burden on consumers, rather than businesses. The retailers Pregill represents support the bill, but want to ensure future changes would not result in additional costs to merchants, she remarked.
Stuart Coleman, of the Surfrider Foundation, told committee members he was excited to see the bill moving after four years of urging the state to take action.
"We feel like we're going to be turning a problem into a solution," he said.
Coleman pointed out that it was unusual to see so many diverse groups united in support.
"This is kind of win-win for everybody," he said. "We've got businesses behind us. We've got government agencies. We've got environmental groups and just a whole wide array of school groups and citizens groups and such. It's very inspiring to see everything coming together."
If lawmakers pass the House Bill 2260 this session, Hawaii would become the first state to enact this kind of pro-environment legislation.
The measure has been touted as a way to discourage shoppers from using single-use shopping bags by charging an extra 5 cents per bag. The average person uses 400 plastic bags each year, advocates say.
Mark Fox, Director of External Affairs for the Nature Conservancy, told a House committee Thursday that the legislation has two benefits: "It works on changing people's behavior and encourages them to bring reusable bags. And if you're unable to change your behavior, you can contribute to helping our watersheds."
Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island counties have enacted measures to limit use of plastic bags. Melissa Pavlicek, testifying on behalf of Safeway and Times Supermarket, said plastic bag bans on Maui and Kauai have led more shoppers to ask for costly paper bags instead of bringing their own reusable totes.
The grocery chains support the bill but requested the state use some of the fee to help them cover the cost of administering the program. Sixty to 70 percent of the collected fees would go into the natural area reserve fund for watershed protection, restoration and reacquisition.
Supporters note the bags require fossil fuel for manufacture, harm marine life when they end up in the ocean, burden overcrowded landfills and wind up as unsightly litter.
"Only 10 percent of the watersheds are currently protected, and that's taken 40 years to do," said Guy Kaulukukui, deputy director of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The disposable bag fee could help protect Hawaii's mauka forests and all priority watersheds within the decade, he told lawmakers.
Carol Pregill, president of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii, noted the proposal puts the burden on consumers, rather than businesses. The retailers Pregill represents support the bill, but want to ensure future changes would not result in additional costs to merchants, she remarked.
Stuart Coleman, of the Surfrider Foundation, told committee members he was excited to see the bill moving after four years of urging the state to take action.
"We feel like we're going to be turning a problem into a solution," he said.
Coleman pointed out that it was unusual to see so many diverse groups united in support.
"This is kind of win-win for everybody," he said. "We've got businesses behind us. We've got government agencies. We've got environmental groups and just a whole wide array of school groups and citizens groups and such. It's very inspiring to see everything coming together."
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