Imstar* Announces Bold New Additions to its Virtual Makeup and Clothing Collections

New York, New York (ContentDesk) March 29, 2006 -- *IRL* (in real life), its still a national pastime for teens to spend their weekends at the mall, but for thousands of teens nationwide, virtual shopping is *ALDT* (all that).
The Starpoint Galleria welcomed several exciting updates to its online store, adding enhancements in the cosmetics, lingerie and denim departments, it was announced today. The Galleria is the largest virtual clothing store within the imstar* instant messenger program. All clothing is available for avatars immediately.
On the heels of a successful Golden Globes evening wear collection, we decided to update our cosmetics department and sprinkle some surprises in other areas as well, said Pam Quandt, store manager for Starpoint Galleria and Marketing Director for Bandalong Entertainment, makers of imstar*.

Our 50 thousand avatar customers demand that we stay current and the fashionistas among them dont like to be seen in the same outfit twice.
Rather than restrict our inventory to four seasons, we enhance departments as we design and/or purchase new inventory. The Galleria offers the following items available for avatars immediately:Cosmetics: Teens looking to pair a glamorous evening look with soft, smokey and sultry eyes will flock to the new additions in this department. Keeping the collection eclectic and real, imstar* adds Manga lipstick and expands its eyewear line with the new shades including: Eye Candy Eye Shadow, Ethereal Beauty Eye, Shadow,
Manga Eye Shadow, Dark Goth Eye Shadow and
Smokey Eye Shadow.Lingerie: Underwear as fresh and fun outwear.
imstar* introduces Violet Patterned Bikini Bottoms and Tops in all sizes from petite to plus.
Denim: Rock and Republic Victoria Beckham Gold Jeans are posh and royal for those who like designer denim on the derri?re.

With these booty-hugging jeans, anyone can be a spice girl.The Head Shop: imstar* is now showing a Bettie Page hair style in jet black for those daring enough to emulate a sexy legend. For imBUX" pricing information please log on to imstar* and visit Whats Hot window.About imstar*imstar* is a new instant messaging (IM) program designed specifically for teens and college-age kids.
Compatible with AOLs AIM?, imstar* gives teens 3D avatars (or characters) for use while chatting.
The interactive program allows the members to shop for virtual clothing and accessories from todays leading designers.
Other interactive elements include proprietary games, community tools and entertainment content specifically created for this target audience.About Bandalong Entertainment imstar* is the first product offering from Bandalong Entertainment, an interactive media company.

imstar* has been in development since 2002 and has been in closed beta since June, 2005.
The Company worked with approximately 1,000 beta testers prior to its launch on November 17th, 2005.
Log on to www.imstar.com to join the fun..

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