<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:blogger="http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:59:24 +0000</lastBuildDate><category>case</category><category>chicbuds</category><category>crystals</category><category>fashion electronics</category><category>friends</category><category>girl</category><category>ipod</category><category>swarovski</category><category>win</category><category>women</category><title>chicBuds</title><description>chicBuds Earphones chicbuds.com These stylish ear candy are adorned with Swarovski Crystals on the earpieces, while the built-in retractor. chicBuds Earphones are not only stylish, they are also functional with the built-in retractor and fastening clip. With five stopping points, these earbuds adjust to 5 different lengths and keep the buds compact</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>22</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-4460706004416375094</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 23:12:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-04T16:51:22.324-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion electronics</category><title>RockBuds DJ headphones</title><description>RockBuds introduces DJ headphones&lt;a href=&quot;http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/o2bebarbie/?action=view&amp;current=IMG_1386.jpg&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/o2bebarbie/IMG_1386.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;Photobucket&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2009/05/rockbuds-dj-headphones.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-7436020996680533190</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:36:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-18T11:37:46.788-07:00</atom:updated><title>chicBoom... You&#39;ve never seen this before!</title><description>It&#39;s a speaker Gals! coming soon to chicBuds.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNa2fhK5Y0blBxtNLzfS5gBkfkGSgqWFycs9Ryu41LKMW7GKwmiO2RAroNQQsQLYSlAYyAfWk0QtujfD6SC2d2sYNiP6KetHnPjQtXwjp9tzQj0W1J02jnyvOldKIjNmSDcCFiOdC8kPTa/s1600-h/chicboom.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 320px;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNa2fhK5Y0blBxtNLzfS5gBkfkGSgqWFycs9Ryu41LKMW7GKwmiO2RAroNQQsQLYSlAYyAfWk0QtujfD6SC2d2sYNiP6KetHnPjQtXwjp9tzQj0W1J02jnyvOldKIjNmSDcCFiOdC8kPTa/s320/chicboom.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot;id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326102238236497234&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicboom-youve-never-seen-this-before.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNa2fhK5Y0blBxtNLzfS5gBkfkGSgqWFycs9Ryu41LKMW7GKwmiO2RAroNQQsQLYSlAYyAfWk0QtujfD6SC2d2sYNiP6KetHnPjQtXwjp9tzQj0W1J02jnyvOldKIjNmSDcCFiOdC8kPTa/s72-c/chicboom.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-2429865708464768459</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:26:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-18T11:30:16.675-07:00</atom:updated><title>IE Mommy Review- Pinktooth</title><description>The IE Mommy&lt;br /&gt;“Faith, Family, Fashion…Trying to Live to His Glory”&lt;br /&gt;  Spotlight on “PinkTooth” by chicBud &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If I had a mountain I would be shouting from the very top… “pinktooth rocks!”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Readers of  The IE Mommy know that I love the chicBuds products. Each and every item that I have reviewed for them has been beyond my expectations. You can read my earphone review “here” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Their earphones are beyond sensational! I have quite a few pair and having enjoyed giving them away as gifts. Everyone loves them!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When I was asked to review the Pink Tooth. I didn’t jump at the chance I catapulted from a chair for the chance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have to take a deep breath in order to type as fast as I am thinking right now. Let’s talk about the technical reasons as to why the Pink Tooth is so phenomenal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Talk time: up to 6 hours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Standby time: up to 200 hours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• 2 color LED.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Light weight and crystal clear sound.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I really did the mommy “trial run” on the Pink Tooth.  I called everyone I knew while testing this wireless set. When I told them that I was using a hand-free wireless set…everyone’s comment? “Wow, I thought you were at home.” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I am so easily irritated with headphones and hand free sets. Most, have a lot of static and are not very clear. I find myself yelling in order to be heard. Which, of course, stresses me out. As excited as I was to try the Pink Tooth…I was a little worried that the clarity would be a problem.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I should have known better. There is no need to worry about the clarity of the Pink Tooth.  I have received crystal clear sound every time. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The set comes with three different sized ear bud cushions, an ear attachment and a charger. The package tin is a perfect place to keep everything together in your purse or car.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The wireless set size makes it discreet enough that you don’t look like a member of Star Trek while out running errands, shopping or at work. (P.S. I love Star Trek….but you know what I mean, right?)</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2009/04/ie-mommy-review-pinktooth.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-8726346133665231677</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:19:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-04T16:21:26.510-08:00</atom:updated><title>Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife: Review &amp;amp; Giveaway: ChicBuds</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://confessions-of-a-psychotic-housewife.blogspot.com/2009/03/review-giveaway-chicbuds.html&quot;&gt;Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife: Review &amp;amp; Giveaway: ChicBuds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Posted using &lt;a href=&quot;http://sharethis.com/&quot;&gt;ShareThis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;02 March 2009&lt;br /&gt;Review &amp; Giveaway: ChicBuds &lt;br /&gt;When I was a kid, I went every where with my walkman and headphones. It continued on into college, and beyond, when I would walk to work or take the bus, I had my headphones on. I was so excited when the Ipods came out - I didn&#39;t have to lug around CDs (or cassettes... I am showing my age there!) and it was so much easier when I was traveling! Nowadays, I still have my Ipod glued to my ears, just not as loud. ;)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I remember getting annoyed years back when I bought that first Ipod and all I could find were very boring plain white ear buds. They so didn&#39;t match me!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So you can imagine my glee when I first saw chicBuds!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ChicBuds are decorated ear bud style headphones. They are compatible with pretty much everything that uses a standard ear phone jack, even your laptop, so you don&#39;t have to have an Ipod branded MP3 player to use them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What I LOVE is that chicBuds have a built-in retractor so that the cords will not tangle. I cannot tell you how many times I have been frustrated at the cords of my other headphones being tangled in my purse or backpack. There are also 5 stopping points so you can adjust the length if you want to attach them to an armband or the inside of your jacket. Even better? They have a clip so you can easily find them in your bag, and to stop them from bouncing around! This makes them great for working out, traveling, or just every day use. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All of the chicBuds have nearly 100 Swarovski crystal pieces! That&#39;s a lot of shimmer! Mine are the black/marshmellow, which goes perfect with my silver ipod! (I have a thing for silver if you didn&#39;t already know) They arrive in a cute little cloth bag, perfect for gift giving.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can see in the last photo that it&#39;s clipped to my purse (that seems to make a rare appearance these days - sigh!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The guys in your life don&#39;t have to be left out, either. They also have a line called RockBuds, featuring designs such as camo and nautical stars (Hmmm... maybe I need a pair of those too, since they match my purse!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Win it! I have one pair of the white/Sour Apple chicBuds to give away! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To enter: Visit chicBuds and tell us your favorite pair, AND tell us what song you&#39;d listen to first with your new chicBuds!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Extra entries as always:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow my blog or subscribe to my feed&lt;br /&gt;Blog about this contest with a link to my blog &lt;br /&gt;Add me - @psychotichouse, @chicblvd and @chicbuds on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.&lt;br /&gt;Stumble, Digg, Kirtsy etc this blog with a review (leave your username, I do check!)</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2009/03/confessions-of-psychotic-housewife.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-3868821770434148375</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-04T16:17:46.618-08:00</atom:updated><title>Piece of ME: chicBuds Review &amp;amp; Giveaway</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://makingmyamericandream.blogspot.com/2009/02/chicbuds-review-giveaway.html&quot;&gt;Piece of ME: chicBuds Review &amp;amp; Giveaway&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Posted using &lt;a href=&quot;http://sharethis.com/&quot;&gt;ShareThis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds Review &amp; Giveaway&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I love my pink iPod but the plain ear buds that came with it are less than desirable. I wanted ear buds with a lot of glam, and of course Pink! So I could not believe my eyes when I found chicBuds. They are genuine Swarovski Crystal adorned earphones that come in a range of colors and limited edition styles!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds have a built in retractable cord so they don&#39;t tangle like tradition cords. And the retractor even has 5 stopping points to adjust to your desired length. chicBuds are compatible with iPod, MP3 Player, Walkmen, Airplane Connectors, DVD Players, and Cell Phones. The chicBuds even have a built in clip to fasten to clothing while running or working out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I was lucky enough to give the black chicBuds with the watermelon color a try. I have to say they match my pink iPod perfectly! The ear buds don&#39;t hurt my ears like some of the others do. And they seem to stay in my ears while walking. (I have not tried running in them yet.) The retractable cord is a great feature. Except you have to remember to pull both ends at the same time or you will end up with a tangled cord. Trust me, that happened to me a few times. I love the fact that the cord has 5 stopping points so you can adjust the length. And the clip is great to prevent the cord from bouncing. I definitely love the overall look and function of the chicBuds.&lt;br /&gt;Who said you couldn&#39;t look good while listening to music?</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2009/03/piece-of-me-chicbuds-review-giveaway.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-1984216403303426672</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:13:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-01-26T13:13:50.181-08:00</atom:updated><title>Creative Writings 101: Sharing the Love....</title><description>&lt;a href=http://motheroftwoyesposahermosa.blogspot.com/2009/01/sharing-love.html&gt;Creative Writings 101: Sharing the Love....&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Posted using &lt;a href=&quot;http://sharethis.com&quot;&gt;ShareThis&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2009/01/creative-writings-101-sharing-love.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-613010680496196467</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-22T13:21:29.685-08:00</atom:updated><title>Usmagazine.com | 2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Technology - PARIS HILTON - chicBuds earphones</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usmagazine.com/gift_guide_2008/technology/chicbuds_earphones&quot;&gt;Usmagazine.com | 2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Technology - PARIS HILTON - chicBuds earphones&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Posted using &lt;a href=&quot;http://sharethis.com&quot;&gt;ShareThis&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/usmagazinecom-2008-holiday-gift-guide.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-290101674786739368</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:16:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-17T15:35:40.155-08:00</atom:updated><title>Alison Sweeney baby shower</title><description>&lt;a onblur=&quot;try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}&quot; href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6Tostc6Ayf2w5GpMw6ng31vV1nvDNwWC2dbQ_guhDSUuYjUuDVI4HiPYI_fZ5bS5yZ0b1VIdKaOncysnRo-DLbQux_ew46E7DA8DpfIzDKqQL9A2cVDjCwgRj2evsQcPeDWCyWL3wJgI/s1600-h/Violet-love.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 263px;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6Tostc6Ayf2w5GpMw6ng31vV1nvDNwWC2dbQ_guhDSUuYjUuDVI4HiPYI_fZ5bS5yZ0b1VIdKaOncysnRo-DLbQux_ew46E7DA8DpfIzDKqQL9A2cVDjCwgRj2evsQcPeDWCyWL3wJgI/s320/Violet-love.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269774126958826722&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds.com Loves Alison Sweeney! We were proud to provide chicbuds earphones to all the moms at her baby shower including Alison.  Alison is the host of the Biggest Loser TV show and is on the soap opera- Days of our lives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2008/11/alison-sweeney.html&quot;&gt; Here &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds are a great way to get back in shape after having a baby. Co-founder, Kailynn Bowling who had a baby in march wears her buds while walking and staying healthy for her kids. &quot;The chicbuds are so great because they don&#39;t get in your way while pushing the stroller.&quot;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/alison-sweeney-baby-shower.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6Tostc6Ayf2w5GpMw6ng31vV1nvDNwWC2dbQ_guhDSUuYjUuDVI4HiPYI_fZ5bS5yZ0b1VIdKaOncysnRo-DLbQux_ew46E7DA8DpfIzDKqQL9A2cVDjCwgRj2evsQcPeDWCyWL3wJgI/s72-c/Violet-love.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-6387735673343763169</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-12T12:30:12.370-08:00</atom:updated><title>My Mom has more bling than your MOM! chicbuds</title><description>&lt;a onblur=&quot;try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}&quot; href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAqD0hOSTkgA7uYDe_oiruUCh7SAnwEQz6Kbk94hAjsWXDnzGKarvw29IBZIM24ayrSJXem98Z0BVFXtPvxNYKLdRy-sFmjUTli6XFwy5zQvXWE9QOKpZJijhpjuLTTs_pXC07siGmJcD/s1600-h/3025021515_ee08f3b387.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 320px;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAqD0hOSTkgA7uYDe_oiruUCh7SAnwEQz6Kbk94hAjsWXDnzGKarvw29IBZIM24ayrSJXem98Z0BVFXtPvxNYKLdRy-sFmjUTli6XFwy5zQvXWE9QOKpZJijhpjuLTTs_pXC07siGmJcD/s320/3025021515_ee08f3b387.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267870755797495218&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Baby Georgia 7 mos is already a fan of mom&#39;s chicbuds.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;get yours at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicbuds.com&quot;&gt;chicbuds.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-mom-has-more-bling-than-your-mom.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAqD0hOSTkgA7uYDe_oiruUCh7SAnwEQz6Kbk94hAjsWXDnzGKarvw29IBZIM24ayrSJXem98Z0BVFXtPvxNYKLdRy-sFmjUTli6XFwy5zQvXWE9QOKpZJijhpjuLTTs_pXC07siGmJcD/s72-c/3025021515_ee08f3b387.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-5477242717077064235</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:47:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-11T11:34:43.558-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">case</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">chicbuds</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">crystals</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">friends</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">girl</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">ipod</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">swarovski</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">win</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">women</category><title>Win iPod case with Swarovski Crystals - $85.00</title><description>&lt;a onblur=&quot;try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}&quot; href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtBacEg0-Ntz7iB-DLtWzg2uUyOweFr04akXOgnTrx-01lrLFCJHfKuGo6R2mQxQnwbwmQPx1a3RGVjQIqAZ1QUb7XnWnKrts1bEDpLkiar0oRxOwSfUL3xVi0pSmWJsa38zF9u-387JM/s1600-h/ipod-case-icon.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267445750904402370&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtBacEg0-Ntz7iB-DLtWzg2uUyOweFr04akXOgnTrx-01lrLFCJHfKuGo6R2mQxQnwbwmQPx1a3RGVjQIqAZ1QUb7XnWnKrts1bEDpLkiar0oRxOwSfUL3xVi0pSmWJsa38zF9u-387JM/s320/ipod-case-icon.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:130%;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family:georgia;&quot;&gt;Notice how music can set,change,inspire,create,motivate,encourage,comfort a mood? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-WEIGHT: bold&quot;&gt;WIN a chicBuds iPod GEN 3 Swarovski Crystal Case ( $85.00)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;FONT-WEIGHT: bold&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-WEIGHT: bold&quot;&gt;*all entries will win a discount code for chicBuds.com&lt;br /&gt;HURRY- CONTEST ENDS NOV 13&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot;&gt;rules: 1 entry per item below..comment on which tasks were completed&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;comment here :&lt;br /&gt;1. what song inspires your mood / what&#39;s the mood?&lt;br /&gt;2. add chicBuds and ChicBlvd on twitter.com&lt;br /&gt;3. get the newly redesigned ChicBlvd.com newsletter&lt;br /&gt;4. blog about this contest/ include your link.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be Cool, Be Chic, Be YOU!&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds.com</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/win-ipod-case-with-swarovski-crystals.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtBacEg0-Ntz7iB-DLtWzg2uUyOweFr04akXOgnTrx-01lrLFCJHfKuGo6R2mQxQnwbwmQPx1a3RGVjQIqAZ1QUb7XnWnKrts1bEDpLkiar0oRxOwSfUL3xVi0pSmWJsa38zF9u-387JM/s72-c/ipod-case-icon.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-6821171480360188219</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:44:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-10T21:48:46.390-08:00</atom:updated><title>New site posted chicblvd.com</title><description>&lt;a onblur=&quot;try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}&quot; href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBwWVWA89BWQ-U6hjRbUcrkv9QFckgiyNphFw4LSeoGvPc-WsR7aKjQxRqXM73sI2PeMWvtGmMiQf5np-00pi6fbbrNtAVxmWhnoATXJZ2SLty4sDbZTITdmR9P1FOcxmca0elFL1qCHr/s1600-h/chicbudsjazmin.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img style=&quot;margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 156px;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBwWVWA89BWQ-U6hjRbUcrkv9QFckgiyNphFw4LSeoGvPc-WsR7aKjQxRqXM73sI2PeMWvtGmMiQf5np-00pi6fbbrNtAVxmWhnoATXJZ2SLty4sDbZTITdmR9P1FOcxmca0elFL1qCHr/s320/chicbudsjazmin.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267272683675528738&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get your chicbuds at the NEW website of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicblvd.com/&quot;&gt;ChicBlvd.com&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-site-posted-chicblvdcom.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBwWVWA89BWQ-U6hjRbUcrkv9QFckgiyNphFw4LSeoGvPc-WsR7aKjQxRqXM73sI2PeMWvtGmMiQf5np-00pi6fbbrNtAVxmWhnoATXJZ2SLty4sDbZTITdmR9P1FOcxmca0elFL1qCHr/s72-c/chicbudsjazmin.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-504169635734852070</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:49:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-10T13:50:29.350-08:00</atom:updated><title>Couture line of functional earphones chicbuds.com</title><description>chicBuds, the couture line of functional earphones compatible with any listening device including iPods, just released a new candy-like tin packaging and are now being offered in retail chains nationwide.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(PRWEB) November 5, 2008 – ChicBlvd Inc, a women-owned multi-media company located in Vista, CA which began in 2004 includes three divisions--an online magazine (ChicBlvd.com), a product development division (chicBuds.com) and a Public Relations firm (ChicExecs.com).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The division of chicBuds was launched in 2006 with the product chicBuds, known nationwide as the couture line of retractable earphones—a sweet treat for your ears! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not only are these earbuds trendy and fashionable, adorned with about 85 crystal pieces, they’re also functional with the built-in retractable device. The device allows the user to adjust the cord to 5 different lengths to accommodate any activity. The retractor also recoils the cords so that there is no mess or tangle when the earbuds are not in use. This innovative feature adorned with Swarovski crystals is the only one of its kind as ChicBlvd Inc. holds the design patent on this product.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The product also has a fastening clip so cords don’t bounce around during use…and allows the user to store the earbuds on their purse or clothes for easy access. chicBuds earphones are compatible with the iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, CD player, airplane connectors… basically any listening device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In November 2008, chicBuds earphones changed it’s packaging to a recyclable tin in an attempt to “go green” and is marketing the package like a candy-tin, calling chicBuds a “sweet treat for your ears.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This product has received over 40 magazine/press features plus celebrity endorsements since its launch--and the chicBuds division has expanded its “sweet shoppe” to include additional techie accessories. New products include a version for men called RockBuds, iPod cases with colors such as Bubble Gum and Cotton Candy, an Exercise Kit (in partnership with Violet Love Headbands) and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds retailers and partners include Dillards, Fred Meyer, Fred Segal, Ceasar’s Palace, Wynn Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, Marriott Hotels and hundreds of boutiques nationwide. chicBuds are also distributed in Japan, Canada and Australia and are sold in over 10 countries.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information, please contact founders Nikki Gutshall or Kailynn Bowling at product@chicbuds.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Kailynn Bowling and Nikki Gutshall&lt;br /&gt;ChicBlvd.com co-founders&lt;br /&gt;1487 Poinsettia Ave Ste 125&lt;br /&gt;Vista, CA 92081</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/couture-line-of-functional-earphones.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-5025990853316754673</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-06T10:56:23.049-08:00</atom:updated><title>new chicbuds photoshoot- Guys and Dolls</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uTyALvhxJ3ESO4sbsIdLNOYyBA_P_zsMd46x3uqnjcbZotmBb1CvHH7bGGpjEjgLP-4y2vYe8uMW2uZHz3W8QtpyBrbjLxTI4eA9zyaMZ4UWeVVCH1Fjp5Rg5AHjp631kXdawj7_kvGk/s1600-h/kaley.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265620303168445474&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uTyALvhxJ3ESO4sbsIdLNOYyBA_P_zsMd46x3uqnjcbZotmBb1CvHH7bGGpjEjgLP-4y2vYe8uMW2uZHz3W8QtpyBrbjLxTI4eA9zyaMZ4UWeVVCH1Fjp5Rg5AHjp631kXdawj7_kvGk/s320/kaley.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5qadjC6TWRdG0Ji5DSeXdM3EUxx9cXsWnDDHO_R6sEdlvSI2PTZZt4fevhOgQN_3FzbcJUWardBLxYwzzivZsHO8tAuvC0A8gZBztCZGMgN15v1H8oCEXvIlcWPM4tV638UVuqJokLhl/s1600-h/chicbudsguy3.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265620298500081906&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 212px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU5qadjC6TWRdG0Ji5DSeXdM3EUxx9cXsWnDDHO_R6sEdlvSI2PTZZt4fevhOgQN_3FzbcJUWardBLxYwzzivZsHO8tAuvC0A8gZBztCZGMgN15v1H8oCEXvIlcWPM4tV638UVuqJokLhl/s320/chicbudsguy3.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdAyxfiNaeo0fUabT8cE_rNXIDO_pKWyqzw68w8MHKVLCrW8dwb-HjQydy2dmxuoNucI3B6RsXxMFS8HqEEFthUKblLsmJB4LeCW5u42Ad0TzRWKeKKiuR8X7rAs1RaHiisnlQUbTn5A9/s1600-h/chicbudsguy1.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265620297724329698&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdAyxfiNaeo0fUabT8cE_rNXIDO_pKWyqzw68w8MHKVLCrW8dwb-HjQydy2dmxuoNucI3B6RsXxMFS8HqEEFthUKblLsmJB4LeCW5u42Ad0TzRWKeKKiuR8X7rAs1RaHiisnlQUbTn5A9/s320/chicbudsguy1.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJkypa74gD1DSPPqWYOGGX9RFC5RbedsHApEJ4GIsZgM3RLBM0C1h7B2MGDGi_88yHCt4_KvKLZ9XBe8Zu6XVIjDl84J50IGukMny7ifExVaFAWZzcubXvWnkmZSgcAvDn3P6YeAzwsxM/s1600-h/chicbudsgirl.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265620295522515202&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJkypa74gD1DSPPqWYOGGX9RFC5RbedsHApEJ4GIsZgM3RLBM0C1h7B2MGDGi_88yHCt4_KvKLZ9XBe8Zu6XVIjDl84J50IGukMny7ifExVaFAWZzcubXvWnkmZSgcAvDn3P6YeAzwsxM/s320/chicbudsgirl.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-chicbuds-photoshoot-guys-and-dolls.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uTyALvhxJ3ESO4sbsIdLNOYyBA_P_zsMd46x3uqnjcbZotmBb1CvHH7bGGpjEjgLP-4y2vYe8uMW2uZHz3W8QtpyBrbjLxTI4eA9zyaMZ4UWeVVCH1Fjp5Rg5AHjp631kXdawj7_kvGk/s72-c/kaley.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-2416427665085478735</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:26:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T14:27:58.579-08:00</atom:updated><title>chicBuds Introduces the NEW... DESIGNER SERIES  Ear Buds</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4G38BRHoJYMgSCKaOZy9kPdMCmkMxaGwEOfxGsiXbYr6E8PuQeM4ds1C6574maQLXCuA_bEdabBws6MLaeVgNmfhWHibjH8Asz1NuqTTu9MKYgBddpejhwHVrGPeaNY4UMQ9XVLO9DDK/s1600-h/designer-series-Squares.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264932718775423938&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4G38BRHoJYMgSCKaOZy9kPdMCmkMxaGwEOfxGsiXbYr6E8PuQeM4ds1C6574maQLXCuA_bEdabBws6MLaeVgNmfhWHibjH8Asz1NuqTTu9MKYgBddpejhwHVrGPeaNY4UMQ9XVLO9DDK/s320/designer-series-Squares.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;chicBuds Introduces the NEW... DESIGNER SERIES CHICBUDS! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;chicBuds Earphones (as seen at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicbuds.com/&quot; target=&quot;_BLANK&quot;&gt;http://www.chicbuds.com/&lt;/a&gt;) has recently released a new series of Buds. These stylish ear candy are adorned with Swarovski Crystals on the earpieces, while the built-in retractor design (sans crystals) matches Apple&#39;s new iPod and Shuffle colors! chicBuds Earphones are not only stylish, they are also functional with the built-in retractor and fastening clip. With five stopping points, these earbuds adjust to 5 different lengths and keep the buds compact while not in use. chicBuds are compatible with iPods, iPhones, Shuffles, CD players, MP3 players, computers and airplane connectors. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/chicbuds-introduces-new-designer-series.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4G38BRHoJYMgSCKaOZy9kPdMCmkMxaGwEOfxGsiXbYr6E8PuQeM4ds1C6574maQLXCuA_bEdabBws6MLaeVgNmfhWHibjH8Asz1NuqTTu9MKYgBddpejhwHVrGPeaNY4UMQ9XVLO9DDK/s72-c/designer-series-Squares.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-7579199621985825660</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:24:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T14:25:28.766-08:00</atom:updated><title>Working Out Never Looked So Good with chicBuds Earphones</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4NVjetUR8OfFekTbCUk4cBQQhuU8LRKqKMsJAegS2GTzJl5BmHy5Z2V-ioA2Re1rgBOBaMAjsViMX7bgw8VcFZ4eE6NNzj7bJW682s-3F2OOFkZK914ZLIL5NpcKL0h0vvPW59K5wt3H/s1600-h/chicbudssports.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264932051402463330&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4NVjetUR8OfFekTbCUk4cBQQhuU8LRKqKMsJAegS2GTzJl5BmHy5Z2V-ioA2Re1rgBOBaMAjsViMX7bgw8VcFZ4eE6NNzj7bJW682s-3F2OOFkZK914ZLIL5NpcKL0h0vvPW59K5wt3H/s320/chicbudssports.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Working Out Never Looked So Good with chicBuds Earphones!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why settle for boring earbuds when you can stand out in the crowd with chicBuds earphones! These earbuds feature exclusive Swarovski Crystal designs on the built-in retractor with complementing Swarovski Crystal accents on the earpieces. The built-in retractable device is not only stylish but serves a functional purpose too! It offers 5 stopping points for various lengths… shorter for an armband and longer to the exercise machine while the fastening clip prevents cords from bouncing in your face. This compact retractable device also keeps cords from tangling when not in use. Listening never looked (and felt) so good!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicbuds.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;chicBuds.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/working-out-never-looked-so-good-with.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4NVjetUR8OfFekTbCUk4cBQQhuU8LRKqKMsJAegS2GTzJl5BmHy5Z2V-ioA2Re1rgBOBaMAjsViMX7bgw8VcFZ4eE6NNzj7bJW682s-3F2OOFkZK914ZLIL5NpcKL0h0vvPW59K5wt3H/s72-c/chicbudssports.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-2245971820187627258</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T14:23:47.410-08:00</atom:updated><title>“What Women Want”… in iPod Accessories</title><description>&lt;div align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“What Women Want”… in iPod Accessories&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ChicBlvd.com conducts a study among 250 women age 18-40 to determine iPod use and purchasing decisions in 2007&lt;br /&gt;for technological devices and their accessories—including Swarovski crystal earphones, appliqués and protective covers.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Irvine, CA, February 9, 2007--In a January 2007 study conducted by ChicBlvd.com online magazine--a girlfriend’s guide&lt;br /&gt;to dating, marriage, baby and career—it was determined that women ages 18-40, regardless of their life-stage, view&lt;br /&gt;iPods as a must-have item among electronic devices.&lt;br /&gt;The survey announced that over 85% of these women own one or more iPod devices for reasons such as ease of use,&lt;br /&gt;convenient music storage and compact design… not to mention that it’s quite trendy!&lt;br /&gt;Nearly 90% of these iPod purchases were made within the last two years and an astounding 20% of total iPods owned&lt;br /&gt;were acquired during Christmas 2006. With no sign of slowing down, the poll revealed that women iPod owners will&lt;br /&gt;increase at least 13% in 2007.&lt;br /&gt;Now more than ever, women are looking for accessories to jazz up their common-looking gadget—whether with&lt;br /&gt;crystals, appliqués, unique earphones or stylish protective covers.&lt;br /&gt;And while many women continue to seek out the latest fashion trends for their iPod, another striking result of the study&lt;br /&gt;indicated that when purchasing their accessories, functionality is equally as important to them as finding a unique style.&lt;br /&gt;An example of one such device that women commented on, was the newly released product called chicBuds Swarovski&lt;br /&gt;crystal earphones from www.chicbuds.com. While women adored the product’s fancy embellishments, 50% of them&lt;br /&gt;commented on the versatility of this chic gear.&lt;br /&gt;The number one versatile feature that grabbed the attention of the sample group surveyed, was the convenient built-in&lt;br /&gt;retractable device found on the cord of the earphone. Comments ranged from “My favorite feature on chicBuds is the&lt;br /&gt;retractable device--great idea, mine are always getting tangled!” and “the retractable cord! It makes working out with&lt;br /&gt;my iPod a lot easier!!”&lt;br /&gt;Some 50% of iPod owners say that style is a must-have when finding the perfect accessory to customize their iPod as&lt;br /&gt;one women said it best, “I like to feel unique in the sea of iPod users walking around my college campus!!”&lt;br /&gt;While some in the fashion industry may say that pink is on its way out, it was found that almost half of all iPod&lt;br /&gt;accessory purchasers prefer pink. Founders of www.chicBuds.com further reported that their earphones embellished&lt;br /&gt;with pink Swarovski crystals compile at least 80% of their continued growing sales.&lt;br /&gt;While women often “think pink”, it was discovered that there’s a lot more to their purchasing decisions than just color.&lt;br /&gt;Women commented that their buying transactions are fueled by emotional responses to a product—which are often&lt;br /&gt;ignited by special editions that offer a percentage of proceeds to charities including those such as AIDS Awareness,&lt;br /&gt;Breast Cancer Awareness, Support the Troops and Music Appreciation.&lt;br /&gt;In a consumer-driven market saturated with the latest over-the-top accessories for iPods, women demand more than&lt;br /&gt;just a pretty product to get them to dip into their pocket books.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;For more on “What Women Want”, visit ChicBlvd.com.&lt;br /&gt;Kailynn Bowling and Nikki Gutshall&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/what-women-want-in-ipod-accessories.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-3579996725679553313</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:19:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T14:21:16.430-08:00</atom:updated><title>Girly earbuds with swarovski crystals</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LNBzZQkxO5tKWFIOOLMBiQSw-bZfLKCj4DkifB9MzfHEGW0Gcum2EzbxFCmeylWY49klpgwGSY9IJ3QciltlQD0eKXTK90BxXqpM-15P3VvgYIslVLAoOCqfEiCZbwHpImWPkBevkswG/s1600-h/chicbuds.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264930981435387906&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LNBzZQkxO5tKWFIOOLMBiQSw-bZfLKCj4DkifB9MzfHEGW0Gcum2EzbxFCmeylWY49klpgwGSY9IJ3QciltlQD0eKXTK90BxXqpM-15P3VvgYIslVLAoOCqfEiCZbwHpImWPkBevkswG/s320/chicbuds.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Why Violet Love chicBuds are the...&lt;br /&gt;Hottest New Gift!&lt;br /&gt;Swarovski Crystal Earbuds with Built-In Retractor for&lt;br /&gt;iPods, Computers, Airplane Connector, MP3 Players, Cell Phones and Walkmen Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicbuds.com/&quot; target=&quot;_BLANK㵰&amp;#18;㓢〠芄&amp;#18;毈&amp;#18;㋸&amp;#20;㋨&amp;#20;㓰〠&quot;&gt;http://www.chicbuds.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;love is in the air!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cindy Crawford loves her chicBuds... we know your readers will too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Spread the love in 2008 by giving these sweet treats to those you love--whether girlfriend, friend, family member... or yourself!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These Limited Edition Violet Love chicBuds earphones are adorned with nearly 100 Swarovski crystals, doubling as earrings and a necklace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not only are these techie devices beautiful, they&#39;re also functional with the built-in retractor that allows for 5 adjustments in cord length... and they don&#39;t tangle when not in use due to the compact roll-up feature.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Serving as both delicious accessories and functional must-haves--they&#39;re perfect for the traveler, the style guru, the exercise nut, the mom on the go and the bride looking for the perfect bridesmaid gift!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These Violet Love Buds were created in partnership with chicBuds and Violet Love (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.violetloveheadbands.com/&quot;&gt;http://www.violetloveheadbands.com/&lt;/a&gt;) to honor young entrepreneurs everywhere! These two companies became fast friends and colleagues after sharing similar business growth, experiences and strategies. Violet Love&#39;s inaugural newsletter, &quot;The Love Buzz&quot; will feature chicBuds and their newest Love Buds and well and further information on this fabulous camaraderie in the business world. Help us celebrate!&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/girly-earbuds-with-swarovski-crystals.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LNBzZQkxO5tKWFIOOLMBiQSw-bZfLKCj4DkifB9MzfHEGW0Gcum2EzbxFCmeylWY49klpgwGSY9IJ3QciltlQD0eKXTK90BxXqpM-15P3VvgYIslVLAoOCqfEiCZbwHpImWPkBevkswG/s72-c/chicbuds.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-5592584952091334505</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:16:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T14:18:00.424-08:00</atom:updated><title>Hot New Earbuds for Women chicbuds.com</title><description>Hot New Gift-Giving Product for Christmas 2008- Can you believe this?!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Last year, Apple sold over 22 million iPods during the Christmas season alone… which is nearly 3 per second. Projections are even increasing for holiday 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the same time, chicBuds Retractable Earphones, compatible with iPods, were released in the market in 2007 and sales have already increased 10-fold in 1st quarter 2008. What does this mean for you? Trends indicate that chicBuds Retractable Earphones will be the hot new iPod and fashion accessory for the gift-giving season in 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What’s so great about chicBuds Retractable Earphones?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--Featured in over 40 magazines in the last year alone as one of the hottest fashion accessories. --Voted TOP 10 unique earphones by PC Magazine. --Featured by Extra TV.--Worn by celebrities such as Cindy Crawford. --Patented built-in retractable device allows for 5 different cord lengths and prevents cords from tangling. --Retractable piece allows for more versatile style capability than any other earphone in the industry. (The design can be customized for your store!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--Various price point options for different target markets. --Designer components incorporate Swarovski crystals and artwork by high-end designers. --Fastening clip keeps cords in place during use to ease comfort and usability. --Buyers can wear the chicBuds, keep the tin and store their earbuds and iPod in one secure place! --Quality sound compatible with iPods, iPhones, airplane connectors, CD players, work-out machines, DVD players, computers, MP3 players… basically any listening device!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds Retractable Earphones with Swarovski Crystals: Jazz up your listening with these decorative earphones detailed with Swarovski Crystals transforming what was once simply functional, into ear candie. Comes in five delicious flavors... ah, colors... and several limited edition designs. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicbuds.com/&quot; target=&quot;_BLANK&quot;&gt;www.chicbuds.com&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/hot-new-earbuds-for-women-chicbudscom.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-5068203704966742571</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T14:15:56.077-08:00</atom:updated><title>Earbuds for women- gift idea she will never forget!</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0jbHk8jhIDtQ4E-c8RGyyvRvhgkt-e0ZdDsf76-DvHg9OALDaRckvOisUZijbSGMDY2X6CTDdjoNHK6xuxNCI495ynbSyFRqlLQ8Xl3A5g_6uDtpfr2fgs9bxisN46hlTOGp7WluAqF4/s1600-h/chicbuds1.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264929507603963122&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0jbHk8jhIDtQ4E-c8RGyyvRvhgkt-e0ZdDsf76-DvHg9OALDaRckvOisUZijbSGMDY2X6CTDdjoNHK6xuxNCI495ynbSyFRqlLQ8Xl3A5g_6uDtpfr2fgs9bxisN46hlTOGp7WluAqF4/s320/chicbuds1.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Want A Gift That She Is Sure To Never Forget?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Idea:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Add a playlist to her ipod with all those songs that have meant something to you or remind you of her. OR maybe even a recorded message.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Leave the ipod on her pillow with a sweet note: Play Me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t Forget the chicbuds so she can listen to your Gift.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you can’t find the words to express how you feel- let the music express your heart with more than words!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is sure to be a Valentines Day she will never forget!&lt;br /&gt;--Worn by Celebrities&lt;br /&gt;--Patented built-in retractable device allows for 5 different cord lengths and prevents cords from tangling.&lt;br /&gt;--Retractable piece allows for more versatile style capability than any other earphone in the industry.&lt;br /&gt;--Designer components incorporate Swarovski crystals and artwork by high-end designers.&lt;br /&gt;--Fastening clip keeps cords in place during use to ease comfort and usability.&lt;br /&gt;--Quality sound compatible with iPods, iPhones, airplane connectors, CD players, work-out machines, DVD players, computers, MP3 players… basically any listening device! Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicbuds.com/&quot;&gt;chicBuds.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/earbuds-for-women-gift-idea-she-will.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0jbHk8jhIDtQ4E-c8RGyyvRvhgkt-e0ZdDsf76-DvHg9OALDaRckvOisUZijbSGMDY2X6CTDdjoNHK6xuxNCI495ynbSyFRqlLQ8Xl3A5g_6uDtpfr2fgs9bxisN46hlTOGp7WluAqF4/s72-c/chicbuds1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-6676184579169684123</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:11:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T14:13:16.348-08:00</atom:updated><title>Couture Earbuds for the pet lover!</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihapVDDJsJjcYdCBcVpBn_neoUtSubfsaHiR8HfJCwJoDjrnj7rQSrfKj5dtmB3jEiBRtM7GWXdWvzx2UKw2WvkvPsPwgPrjgoB5z1Oeb6iX_MG18kj6bXenL_Zg9yXh2rtBA1mLkOfK7/s1600-h/Furry_Friends.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264928853270154674&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihapVDDJsJjcYdCBcVpBn_neoUtSubfsaHiR8HfJCwJoDjrnj7rQSrfKj5dtmB3jEiBRtM7GWXdWvzx2UKw2WvkvPsPwgPrjgoB5z1Oeb6iX_MG18kj6bXenL_Zg9yXh2rtBA1mLkOfK7/s320/Furry_Friends.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Couture Earbuds--The Perfect Gift for the Dog Walker! chicBuds.com&lt;br /&gt;When you can’t find the words to express how you feel--let the music express your heart with more than words! This is sure to be a Valentines Day she will never forget!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--Add a playlist to her iPod with the songs that remind you of her.&lt;br /&gt;--Leave the iPod on her pillow with a sweet note: Play Me.&lt;br /&gt;--Don’t forget the chicbuds so she can listen to your gift.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds Benefits&lt;br /&gt;--Patented built-in retractable device allows for 5 cord lengths and prevents cords from tangling.&lt;br /&gt;--Retractable piece allows more versatile style capability than any other earphone.&lt;br /&gt;--Designer components incorporate Swarovski crystals.&lt;br /&gt;--Fastening clip keeps cords in place to ease comfort and usability.&lt;br /&gt;--Quality sound compatible with iPods, iPhones, airplane connectors, CD players, work-out machines, DVD players, computers, MP3 players… basically any listening device!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicbuds.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;chicBuds.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/couture-earbuds-for-pet-lover.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihapVDDJsJjcYdCBcVpBn_neoUtSubfsaHiR8HfJCwJoDjrnj7rQSrfKj5dtmB3jEiBRtM7GWXdWvzx2UKw2WvkvPsPwgPrjgoB5z1Oeb6iX_MG18kj6bXenL_Zg9yXh2rtBA1mLkOfK7/s72-c/Furry_Friends.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-7807546173620266956</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:02:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T14:10:35.954-08:00</atom:updated><title>Move over Boys- New Tech In Town chicBuds.com</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcIdO5d7kq9RQvM5D2D-XjU7g1p75pQrCEtTlCuP_jvDD7R1uiTOsw6cfFvcj3-h89ajZVPSrhrjsnc0mLMoOq4NQqiq9gYtgbaYnxwI5kIsnXQ5OApMHxxHVL-0vMFIRPrA_10pyTNMU/s1600-h/chicbudsnewtin.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264928234978147586&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcIdO5d7kq9RQvM5D2D-XjU7g1p75pQrCEtTlCuP_jvDD7R1uiTOsw6cfFvcj3-h89ajZVPSrhrjsnc0mLMoOq4NQqiq9gYtgbaYnxwI5kIsnXQ5OApMHxxHVL-0vMFIRPrA_10pyTNMU/s320/chicbudsnewtin.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Move Over Boys... There&#39;s a New Tech in Town Made by Women for Women.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Electronics we REALLY want. Studies over the last few years indicated women are neglected in the tech market. So companies have been attempting to satisfy this demand by introducing girly-looking electronics, only to see sales falling short. Why is this? What do women really want and how do they need to be marketed to? Here are the keys to successful marketing of electronics to women!&lt;br /&gt;MYTH: Women are happy with the current selection of electronics available to them.&lt;br /&gt;TRUTH: More than half of women leave a tech store without buying because they can&#39;t find what they want.&lt;br /&gt;MYTH: Just because it&#39;s pink, it satisfies a women&#39;s craving for the latest electronic device. And they are willing to pay over $100 for high-end crystal earphones.&lt;br /&gt;TRUTH: Women are more tech-saavy than you think. They&#39;re looking for functionality and cost effectiveness as much as they are fashion and design.&lt;br /&gt;MYTH: Women will buy an electronic device based on what it&#39;s capable of doing.&lt;br /&gt;TRUTH: Men see a product they like and find a reason to own it; women identify a need and then buy the latest and greatest product to fill that need.&lt;br /&gt;MYTH: Since women are tech-saavy they understand all the techie terms and can identify on their own how the electronic will fill their need.&lt;br /&gt;TRUTH: The demands on a woman&#39;s time is great so she wants to be emotionally understood and told in a simple way how a product will meet her needs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A store must implement a strategic marketing plan and method geared towards identifying with women. chicBuds, made by women for women, understands what women really want in electronics and how they must be marketed to in order to capture that sale. Candy-like tins house these adorable chicBuds retractable ear buds, making impulse buys a cinch. Not only are the tins clever with verbiage mimicking actual candy tins, they are also consumer-friendly understandable terms, marketing towards her needs. --Women hate pulling her earphones out of her purse only to find a tangled mess. chicBuds have a retractable feature that eliminates this problem. --At the gym, women find long cords an inconvenience. She&#39;ll put the cords inside her shirt and wraps them around her arm. chicBuds has 5 stopping points so she can adjust cord the length. --While exercising, women get frustrated at cords bouncing up/down into her face. chicBuds has a clip on the retractable device to prevent this from happening. --A women will throw all her must-haves in her purse so things easily get lost. chicBuds clip is the answer to fasten the buds to the side of her purse for easy access. --And the list goes on... chicBuds created with a woman&#39;s needs in mind!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;New tin packaging will be available the end of October for holiday purchasing. We are already taking pre-orders and selling out fast due to high demand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Press surrounding the product this holiday season includes TV promotion, print ads and press write-ups in magazines like Cosmo, US Magazine, and Marie Claire… just to name a few.&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/move-over-boys-new-tech-in-town.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcIdO5d7kq9RQvM5D2D-XjU7g1p75pQrCEtTlCuP_jvDD7R1uiTOsw6cfFvcj3-h89ajZVPSrhrjsnc0mLMoOq4NQqiq9gYtgbaYnxwI5kIsnXQ5OApMHxxHVL-0vMFIRPrA_10pyTNMU/s72-c/chicbudsnewtin.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131607188902538981.post-5110905356635049618</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:55:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2008-11-04T13:58:04.931-08:00</atom:updated><title>chicBuds- Breast Cancer Research</title><description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_W7jyKgy1QCh8gpRZn6Ub7IB5dh5jQQJ1qPG_Sx7Ijp1-NywDSrgo4OKxLOnRr3YzdwKe9lIuhhO7RVjmPF-scXaOmINKQIG8UMj2ziPMlVBEP8JruBGBuqyLofWhyphenhyphenkI9n_jXLR3ya7n/s1600-h/limited-edition-Squares.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264924995354446978&quot; style=&quot;DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_W7jyKgy1QCh8gpRZn6Ub7IB5dh5jQQJ1qPG_Sx7Ijp1-NywDSrgo4OKxLOnRr3YzdwKe9lIuhhO7RVjmPF-scXaOmINKQIG8UMj2ziPMlVBEP8JruBGBuqyLofWhyphenhyphenkI9n_jXLR3ya7n/s320/limited-edition-Squares.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;chicBuds Earphones Support Music Therapy While Donating to Breast Cancer Research&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In support of the American Cancer Society’s statement that music therapy helps relieve pain associated with cancer and&lt;br /&gt;chemotherapy, chicBuds.com Swarovski Crystal Earphones for iPods donates product to Breast Cancer patients. The&lt;br /&gt;company also supports the Susan G. Komen Foundation by contributing a portion of sales from their newly released&lt;br /&gt;limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness design.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The fourth Limited Edition design of chicBuds Swarovski Crystal Retractable Earphones was&lt;br /&gt;released on July 1st, 2007 supporting Breast Cancer Research, adding to the three formerly released limited edition&lt;br /&gt;designs including: AIDS Awareness supporting Compassion International’s AIDS program, Lover’s Heart Series for&lt;br /&gt;Valentine’s Day and 2 More Hours Star Series supporting stats by the American Heart Association and in conjunction&lt;br /&gt;with ChicBlvd.com’s fitness campaign.&lt;br /&gt;The Breast Cancer Awareness limited edition design of chicBuds features a Swarovski Crystal-encrusted pink ribbon&lt;br /&gt;adorned on the retractable piece (in either black or white casing), complemented with crystals on the ear pieces for a&lt;br /&gt;total of 80 Swarovski crystals on the earbuds.&lt;br /&gt;Through the end of the year, chicBuds.com will be donating 10% of all sales from this design to the Susan G. Komen&lt;br /&gt;Foundation to help fund research for Breast Cancer.&lt;br /&gt;In addition, chicBuds.com whose earphones are compatible with any listening device, will also be donating product to&lt;br /&gt;those currently suffering from Breast Cancer… since listening to music helps reduce pain and relieve chemotherapyinduced&lt;br /&gt;nausea and vomiting.&lt;br /&gt;This is based on the research by the American Cancer Society who states that “there is some evidence that when used&lt;br /&gt;along with conventional treatment, music therapy can help to reduce pain, anxiety and relieve chemotherapy-induced&lt;br /&gt;nausea and vomiting. It may also relieve stress and provide an overall sense of well being. Some studies have found&lt;br /&gt;that music therapy can lower heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, depression, and sleeplessness.”&lt;br /&gt;While the founders of chicBuds.com are providing funding to help end breast cancer and are donating product that will&lt;br /&gt;improve the quality of life for those impacted by the disease, they acknowledge that their contribution is just a small&lt;br /&gt;piece of the big picture in fighting this battle.&lt;br /&gt;However, when faced with the statistic that 10 million women around the world could die from breast cancer in the&lt;br /&gt;next 25 years without cures, chicBuds.com recognizes that changing the world is a responsibility that starts with each&lt;br /&gt;person offering an “act of random kindness,” as Steve Carrell quotes in the movie Evan Almighty!&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds.com, located in Irvine CA, is the manufacturer and distributor of Swarovski Crystal Retractable Earphones for&lt;br /&gt;iPods and cell phones.&lt;br /&gt;Kailynn Bowling and Nikki Gutshall&lt;br /&gt;chicBuds.com&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://chicbuds.blogspot.com/2008/11/chicbuds-breast-cancer-research.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (chicBuds)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_W7jyKgy1QCh8gpRZn6Ub7IB5dh5jQQJ1qPG_Sx7Ijp1-NywDSrgo4OKxLOnRr3YzdwKe9lIuhhO7RVjmPF-scXaOmINKQIG8UMj2ziPMlVBEP8JruBGBuqyLofWhyphenhyphenkI9n_jXLR3ya7n/s72-c/limited-edition-Squares.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item></channel></rss>