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A GLAM SLAM'S JERSEY MADNESS: THE FINAL FOUR

Welcome to the Final Four! While the nation's top four teams are preparing for the action on court, your votes have determined the top four teams who are still in the running to become A Glam Slam's Jersey Madness champion.

Michigan State and West Virginia are the only two teams that remain in the NCAA tournament and in A Glam Slam's Jersey Madness competition. We are one step closer to crowning the first ever Jersey Madness winner, so cast your vote to determine who will move on to the championship.

MICHIGAN STATE vs. SYRACUSE

  

 WEST VIRGINIA vs. PURDUE

 

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WEAR YOUR 'LUV' OF LACROSSE OFF THE FIELD

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. This growth has encouraged more retailers to come onto the scene and experiment with a new side of the sport, one that doesn't involve cradling and checking. 

LuxLax is one of the first fashion lacrosse brands for women. LuvLax gear represents all facets of the game, as a variety of tees, sweats and hats feature lacrosse infused styles that are fashionable and evoke the spirit of the game. Fans can choose from a wide range of fun, colorful, and quirky designs including argyle and floral options and lacrosse related scenes with taglines that read "it's in the genes" and "lacrosse chick."

LuvLax apparel is meant for stylish, yet sporty females of all ages. The brand allows them to showcase their love of the sport off the field and look good while doing so. 

But LuvLax offers more then just fashion-forward sportswear. A community full of players, coaches, volunteers and just plain "Lax-lovers" work together to promote the sport and its female athletes. The LuvLax brand helps to ensure that female lacrosse players are not under-represented as they continue to work to strengthen the lacrosse community.

Check out some of the LuvLax designs:

  

 

 

 

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JOSEPH ABBOUD SCORES WITH THE NY GIANTS

Fashion and football have merged yet again as menswear designer, Joseph Abboud, has taken on a very tall order: he's going to be dressing Giants. 

JA Apparel, the maker of Joseph Abboud suits, has become an official partner to the New York Giants football team, for designer clothing. This three-year deal and marketing collaboration is said to be the largest between a menswear company and a pro football team.

The partnership is ideal, as Abboud is no stranger to outfitting top athletes. The brand already dresses NFL commentators and coaches, including Giants head coach, Tom Coughlin. 

In return for making the Giants some of the best-dressed guys in the NFL, JA will benefit from access to the Giants players and the team's fan base, as well as a brand new $1.4 billion stadium. The brand will also have a dedicated Joseph Abboud luxury suite at the stadium and pregame display of advertising on all suite monitors.

No new designs have been revealed as of yet, but there will be a kick-off event at the stadium later this year, including past and present players and coaches. Football stars walking the runway? This is going to be good.

 
 

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A GLAM SLAM'S JERSEY MADNESS: ELITE 8

The Round of 16 was definitely 'sweet' as the play on the court brought NCAA fans even more close games, overtime wins and upsets (ahem, Syracuse). But how did the teams fare on the uniform front?

After thousands of votes, the field has been narrowed to 8. Since Baylor and St. Mary's finished in a tie, NCAA fans on twitter voted to give the edge to Baylor. Take a look at the Elite 8 competitors in A Glam Slam's Jersey Madness and vote for your favorites. May the best unis move on to the Final Four.

MIDWEST

MICHIGAN STATE vs. OHIO STATE

WEST

SYRACUSE vs. KANSAS STATE

EAST

KENTUCKY vs. WEST VIRGINIA

SOUTH 

PURDUE vs. BAYLOR

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A GLAM SLAM'S JERSEY MADNESS

"March Madness" has truly lived up to it's name, based on the first two rounds of tournament play. There were gimme games that turned into major upsets, unforgettable buzzer-beaters and memorable overtime wins. #1 seeded Kansas lost to #9 seeded Northern Iowa, Notre Dame and Georgetown were ousted in Round 1 and Michigan State defeated Maryland with a shot at the buzzer. 

And based on the results thus far, there's a 99 percent chance that your bracket is a total mess. We've only completed Round 2 and NCAA fans have resorted to ripping, shredding and burning their brackets, as they are forced to pay up on lost bets.

Now that we've reached the Sweet 16, A Glam Slam has developed a new bracket, one that's not based on the gametime winners and losers. Since the road to the Final Four is sure to be full of more surprises on the court, A Glam Slam wants its readers to choose a winner based on their uniform instead.

Below you'll find the Sweet 16 NCAA matchups, represented by their unis. Vote for your favorites and they will move on to the Elite 8, Final Four and eventually to the championship. Will A Glam Slam's Jersey Madness winner match the actual NCAA men's basketball champion?

MIDWEST

NORTHERN IOWA vs. MICHIGAN STATE

              
 

TENNESSEE vs. OHIO STATE

 
 

 

WEST

SYRACUSE vs. BUTLER

 
 
 

XAVIER vs. KANSAS STATE

                    

EAST

KENTUCKY vs. CORNELL

 
 

 WASHINGTON vs. WEST VIRGINIA

 

SOUTH 

DUKE vs. PURDUE

 

 

 BAYLOR vs. ST. MARY'S (CA)

 
 
 

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NEW BALANCE BRINGS BACK AN OLD FAVORITE

Just as U.S. marathoner, Khalid Khannouchi, is on the comeback trail after a foot injury halted his career, the New Balance 205 sneakers are looking to make a comeback as well. 

New Balance is bringing back the 205 racing shoe, which was named for Khalid Khannouchi. Khalid wore the sneaker during some of the fastest marathons in history. The 205's helped him set a world record of 2:04:42 in the Chicago Marathon in 1999 and helped him better his time in the 2002 London Marathon to 2:05:38, which still stands as an American record.

The lightweight racing shoes are known for being exceptionally comfortable and equally as effective. They feature New Balance's most advanced running technology which helps to cushion the heel. And whether your an avid runner like Khalid or looking to become one with Summer just around the corner, New Balance knows runners, so be sure to check these out. 

From a design standpoint, the 205’s feature the sleek, simple and retro look that is iconic to the New Balance brand, but with a very unique color palette, which includes an interesting and cool mix of orange, red and green hues. The 205 sneaker will be available in the two colorways seen below, beginning this Spring. 

 

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KIM CLIJSTERS MAKES TIME FOR CITIZEN WATCHES

Kim Clijsters is a new mom, a tennis superstar and the reigning 2009 U.S. Open champion. And yet she's still managed to incorporate another role into her busy lifestyle. Clijsters is the newest Brand Ambassador for the Citizen Watches Signature timepiece collection. She joins the ranks of other top athletes including golfer, Sarah Kemp, Ironman, Zane Holmes, and drivers Alex Davison and Shane van Gisbergen, who also represent the brand.

The brand describes the Signature collection as "the synthesis of art and technology." Not only are all Citizen Signature timepieces hand assembled for a beautiful finish, but they are designed with the environmentally-friendly Citizen Eco-Drive light-powered technology.

Laurence R. Grunstein, president of Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc. said "Kim Clijsters exists at the intersection of the Citizen Signature Collection timepieces and its advertising campaign. She possesses the unstoppable passion, precision and artistry associated with the Citizen Eco-Drive brand, and the credentials inherent in the concept 'The Making of a Legend'."

The Citizen Signature media campaign, "The Making of a Legend," will run throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean, United Kingdom and Ireland. You can view the Citizen Signature collection here.

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REGGIE BUSH PROVES THIS AIN'T YOUR MOTHER'S TUPPERWARE PARTY

We're used to seeing Reggie Bush looking sexy on the football field but in the kitchen? That's a whole different story. The New Orleans Saints running back and Super Bowl champ got a hands-on lesson in cooking at what we can only assume was his very first Tupperware Party. Reggie was joined by Twilight star Peter Facinelli and Tupperware Chairman & CEO, Rick Goings, who taught the guys how to cook a three course meal using only Tupperware products and a microwave oven.

A Glam Slam attended this pretty unforgettable Tupperware Party. Dubbed "Kitchen Aphrodisiac," the event highlighted a recent Harris Survey which reported that 63 percent of women would find it sexy if their partners cook for them and 67 percent of married women want their partner to know their way around the kitchen. Bottom line: you might be an NFL star or a Hollywood actor, but the one thing that some guys haven't mastered are skills in the kitchen.

Reggie admitted that he often uses a personal chef rather then relying on his lackluster cooking skills, but he still managed to bring some heat to the kitchen. Together with Facinelli and Goings, he prepared a delicious meal that included Mango-Pineapple Salsa with Blue Corn Chips, Citrus and White Wine Poached Mahi Mahi and a to-die-for Chocolate Cake. And what's a day with Reggie without some football? The guys even managed to fit in a quick toss, with the Tupperware Quick Shake Container, to display its durability. 

Once the event concluded, A Glam Slam had a few minutes to chat with Reggie. And the number one question was "what are you wearing?" of course. Reggie wasn't quite prepared for the Red Carpet style query, so we checked his tag. He rocked a sharp gray suit and black shirt from Emanuel Ungaro. Check it out:

  

(Photo/Stuart Ramson/Tupperware) 

Visit www.tupperware.com for more information on Tupperware's new products, the recipes prepared by the guys and help with your next Tupperware Party. **Reggie and Peter not included

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WHO'S HAUTE? THURSDAYS: CHELSIE HIGHTOWER

When we think of "sports," dancing is not typically the first thing that comes to mind. But not only is dancing physically commanding because it requires both strength and stamina, it is also extremely competitive. 

Chelsie Hightower is a professional ballroom dancer who won her first national title at just 11 years old. Since then, she has represented Team USA in some of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world. Chelsie has gone on to appear on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" where she finished in a very impressive 5th place. This appearance helped catapult her to dancing stardom and led to her most recent gig. For the past few seasons, Chelsie is one of the dance pros on ABC's hit show "Dancing With The Stars." 

Costume choice is vital to a dancer, as their wardrobe can easily help to make or break a performance. And Chelsie is no stranger to looking good both on and off the dance floor. The 20 year-old has her own signature line of clothing with the Sugar and Bruno brand. She has worked with the "high fashion" dancewear company to create looks that are casual, comfortable and cutting-edge and perfect for any type of workout.

And when it's time for performances, a dancer's makeup is just as important as their wardrobe. When the pros hit the floor we can always expect to see perfectly spray-tanned bodies and a face full of bright, bold makeup. Together with Cliche Cosmetics, Chelsie has developed cosmetics to help achieve an "Everyday Look" and a "Stage Look." Keep an eye out for this gorgeous blonde she competes in Season 10 of "Dancing With the Stars" with The Bachelor, Jake Pavelka, airing on Monday, March 22.

Chelsie Hightower is Who's Haute.

   
 
 

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NIKE GOES 'GREEN' FOR WORLD CUP UNIS

Countries all over the world are gearing up for one of the most exciting and most cherished sporting events: the World Cup. And with every major sporting spectacle comes a great new batch of uniforms. In just a few short months, fans will drape themselves in their team's colors and the jerseys of their favorite players, to showcase the ultimate pride in their country. 

Nike will be outfitting 9 of the 32 teams participating in the FIFA World Cup this Summer in South Africa. The brand unveiled the new National team kits in London, just a few weeks ago. Not only do the new uniforms look great but as always with Nike, performance benefits and technological innovations were a vital part of the design. But this time the sportswear giant incorporated another large benefit. The kits are also environmentally friendly.

For the very first time, all of Nike's National teams will be wearing jerseys made entirely from recycled polyester. According to Nike, each was produced from up to eight recycled plastic bottles, to create what the brand calls "the most environmentally-friendly and technologically-advanced kit in football's history." Fabric suppliers sourced "discarded plastic bottles from Japanese and Taiwanese landfill sites and then melted them down to produce new yarn that was converted to fabric for the jerseys."

The teams wearing Nike's new jerseys in South Africa are: Brazil, The Netherlands, Portugal, USA, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Serbia, and Slovenia.

The away national team kits will be available at retail starting March 1st, while home national team kits will be available May 1st. You can find them at local Nike store locations and on www.nike.com and www.nikefootball.com

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Soccer fans are some of the craziest, most dedicated sports spectators out there. And Nike is taking full advantage of this by launching a lineup of World Cup gear for fans as well, including jerseys, jackets and sneakers. All items will continue to remain environmentally friendly.

For example, this month Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo launched the purple and orange Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II soccer boot, which comes with exclusive access to the Nike Football Web site and iPhone application. It will retail at $350 and will hit stores on April 1st. The boot will even be sold with an activation code "allowing consumers to access technology that provides training tips from professional players." [WWD]

 

WWD also reports that Nike aims to launch six updated national N98 track jackets for countries, including England, Brazil, the U.S., France, the Netherlands and South Africa, by collaborating with an artist from each of the nations. 

The road to June 11th is quickly approaching so Nike has begun its global marketing campaign. Outreach to consumers about the new recyclable World Cup fashions will focus on store events and other public relations efforts. Social media will also play a large role in promoting World Cup gear to consumers. 

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