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Do you have a distinctive fashion style?

Hi,

I am writing a story about women who have a distinctive fashion style. Maybe they dress solely in ethically sourced clothes, or clothes in one colour, or only in vintage, or like a WAG, or only in trouser suits, or have a high heel obsession, even to go to the school gate. They would need to be 30-50 and happy to be photographed and interviewed.

Happy to promote all projects. To apply I'll need all the vital stats – age, location, family situation (married/partner/kids), job, and of course, details of your fashion style. Also essential is a photo or two showing this style, so we can see it for ourselves.

Thanks

Kate Graham

Got health and wellbeing news?

Hi there

I am looking for new and exciting wellbeing news - new treatments, fitness news, books or consumer medical alerts - relevant to February and March 2010, for my Sainsbury's wellbeing news page. Please ensure everything has national appeal and would suit women aged 35-50.  Please send relevant information with 'Sainsbury's' or 'latest health' in subject lines.

Please send by end of play Thursday

Anna Magee

Valentine's Day Babies

Hi,

I'm looking for a mum who recently (within last three years) had a baby on or very close to Valentine's day to feature in a glossy parenting magazine.

The piece will focus on the birth and ideally the mum will be able to provide a 'before' and 'after' snap - eg picture taken close to time before went into labour and one shortly after the birth with her newborn.

If you know anyone who may be interested or would like to find out more, please get in touch ASAP.

Thanks,

Stella Eleftheriades

My Website

Christmas dating disasters

Have you had a Christmas dating disaster?

more! is looking for women in their 20s who’ve experienced a relationship disaster/scandal in the last few years at Christmas time. Your story might be something like:

-I woke up on boxing day with his best mate
-I caught him cheating on Xmas eve
-I found out he was gay when I saw him kissing his mate under the mistletoe
-I proposed to him in front of everyone and he said no

If you have a story like this (or similar) to tell please email me on jessicapowell.freelance@gmail.com with a bit about you and your experience and a photo.

If you’re picked you’ll just need to be free for a quick interview and either provide pics of yourself or come to a shoot.

A fee can be arranged for your story!

Jessica Powell

Are you supportive Movember?

This isn't strictly a media request, but I'm posting a message from Dan Purves, a PR exec with Octopus who has grown a tremendously impressive moustache for Movember, and is helping raise money for awareness and treatment of prostate cancer. Please read his message below and consider donating:

Hi,

I am growing a moustache this year for Movember.  I have decided to put down my razor for one month (November) and help raise awareness and funds for men's health - specifically prostate cancer.  The Mo as of 14th November is in the below pic...it’s pretty itchy, but worth it for the good cause.

What many people don't appreciate is that one man dies every hour of prostate cancer in the UK, more than 35,000 men will be diagnosed this year and that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK.  Facts like these have convinced me I should get involved and I am hoping that you will support me.  If everyone donated a few pounds then that will raise a LOT of money.

To donate to my Mo, you can either:

*    Click this link http://uk.movember.com/mospace/99154/ and donate online using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account

*    Write a cheque payable to 'The Prostate Cancer Charity - Movember', referencing my Registration Number 99154 and mailing it to: Movember - The Prostate Cancer Charity, First Floor, Cambridge House, Cambridge Grove, London, W6 0LE.

Movember is now in its third year here in the UK and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Charity.  Check out further details at: http://uk.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

If you are interested in following the progress of my Mo, click here http://uk.movember.com/mospace/99154/. Also, http://uk.movember.com has heaps of useful information.

Mother/Daughter photos needed

Inspiring mother/daughter photos wanted

I'm writing a Mother's Day story for a leading women's glossy featuring treasured mum and daughter family snaps, with captions from daughters on why they love their mum so much.

If you have a mum/daughter photo that you'd be happy to share with our readers, I'd love to hear from you.

Anne-Marie O'Leary
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