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1/30/2010
Sol Chicks included in Radio Disney gift bags through Backstage Creations!
Sol Chicks has partnered with premiere celebrity gift suite company Backstage Creations, to include our hand painted jeans in gift bags for all celebrities visiting the Radio Disney studio from January - July, 2010!

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12/27/2009
Follow Sol Chicks on Twitter!
And now we're on Twitter. Whew! Follow us today at www.twitter.com/solchicksdesign

12/22/2009
Sol Chicks Joins the World of Facebook!
Become a fan of Sol Chicks on Facebook and get access to special Facebook-first steals and deals!

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11/3/2008
Sol Chicks Interviewed in USA Today.
Nikki Kinsey, Sol Chick's owner, was interviewed in the November 3rd issue of USA Today.

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10/15/2006
Sol Chicks Glassware Included in VIP Giftbags for LA Magazine World Cuisine Event
The celebrity chef gift bags for LA Magazine's World Cuisine event, held Oct. 15 in Los Angeles, CA all contained a custom painted martini glass from Sol Chicks Design.

8/8/2006
Sol Chicks Items Featured in Woman's World Magazine Give-away!
As part of a luxury gift bag courtesy of Klein Creative Communications, a certificate for a pair of hand painted jeans and a set of our "It's a Hottie" champagne flutes will be given away to one of Woman's World readers! Visit Klein Creative's website at www.kleincreative.com/ww to register today!

Woman's World is the #1 selling women's magazine on newsstands in the nation.

7/3/2006
Sol Chicks Featured in Midlands Business Journal
Sol Chicks owner Nikki Kinsey was featured in the July 1 edition of the Midlands Business Journal. The article focuses on the growth of the company as well as the addition of Flair, a new online venture that will be launched this fall by Kinsey and 2 other Sol Chicks designers.

7/2/2006
Sol Chicks Glassware Featured on NY1 Television Weekend Features Segment
Sol Chicks' "Tequilla Sunrise" margarita glasss were showcased on the New York news station during their Weekend Features segment focusing on Fouth of July entertaining.

5/12/2006
IndieProducers Awards Gala includes Sol Chicks Glassware
Sol Chicks "Fancified" martini glasses will be included in the VIP gift bags at the IP awards gala in LA, May 12. The gift bags are courtesy of premiere gift bag company It's in the Bag.

5/1/2006
Sol Chicks to Design Hand Painted Jeans for the Maynard Triplets
The Maynard Triplets seen on American Idol, Extra, and many other television, radio and live performances, will once again be wearing Sol Chicks hand painted jeans! Omaha natives Mandy, Missy and Erin have made the move to LA and have been pursuing singing and TV opportunities since their American Idol audition last year.

Look for the girls performing locally at the Taste of Omaha in June and singing the National Anthem at the San Francisco Giants game in August!

Visit their website at http://www.maynardtriplets.net for more information on these fabulous ladies!

4/25/2006
Sol Chicks Featured on Omaha Radio Station Q98
Omaha's own Pat & JT in the Morning (along with Tommy O) chatted with Sol Chicks owner Nikki Kinsey about the company on Wednesday's morning show. One lucky winner also received a set of glasses and a pair of custom painted jeans - just like the celebrities!

Visit the Q98 website at http://www.q985fm.com for more information on the station, or tune into 98.5 if you're in the Omaha metro area!

4/24/2006
Sol Chicks Products Included in Extra TV Giveaway
Hand painted glasses and a certificate for a custom pair of Sol Chicks jeans are up for grabs in Extra's online giftbag giveaway. The bag is identical to those presented to the VIP attendees at The Billies Awards in Beverly Hills on 4/20 worth $6100! The gift bag is courtesy of premiere gift bag marketing company Klein Creative.


Enter today at: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/dailynews/popup/billiesbag/

4/20/2006
"Billies" Awards Gift Bags to include Sol Chicks Painted Glassware and Hand Painted Jeans
The first annual "Billies" Awards, established by Billie Jean King, will be hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA, with gift bags courtesy of Klein Creative. The event is showcasing the positive portrayal of women in the media.

Celebrities such as Elton John, Sharon Stone (pictured), Maria Schriver, Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives), Isaiah Washington (Grey's Anatomy)and many more received gift bags featuring products from Sol Chicks.

Photos by DMI Photo/Courtesy Klein Creative Communications

3/24/2006
Sol Chicks Custom Glasses Included in First Annual Omaha Film Festival
Sol Chicks is proud to be a part of the the first annual Omaha Film Festival, held in downtown Omaha, NE. The event will bring together filmmakers and film lovers from the area. Finalists in the film and screenplay competition will receive custom painted glasses from Sol Chicks as part of their gift package.

3/14/2006
Sol Chicks Glassware Shines at LA's Golden Palm Awards
Sol Chicks Design has once again partnered with California gift bag company “It’s In The Bag,” to have their hand painted glassware included in the gift bags for the CTAM Golden Palm Awards, held at the Ritz Carlton in Los Angeles, California.

2/20/2006
Sol Chicks Owner Featured in She Unlimited Magazine
Nikki Kinsey, owner of Sol Chicks design, is featured in the online edition of She Unlimited's online magazine. and will also be showcased in their print magazine, due out this Spring. View the interview here: http://www.sheunlimited.com/forums/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=426.

2/17/2006
Entertainment Tonight Online Features Giveaway Including Sol Chicks Jeans
Enter for your chance to win a gift bag given out to celebrity attendees at the 2005 Move Against AIDS Danceathon, courtesy of Klein Creative. The gift bag features gifts from companies such as Marc Echo, 57 Main Street, TEAMSexy, Threads, and of course Sol Chicks Design!

Enter to win today at: http://et.tv.yahoo.com/contests/13728/

2/15/2006
Sol Chicks Featured on KXVO WB 15 News
Sol Chicks owner Nikki Kinsey was featured on Omaha's KXVO News station and was interviewed about the company's online business success. The segment aired Wednesday, February 15th on the 10 o'clock news anchored by Calvert Collins.

2/4/2006
Sol Chicks Featured In Writer's Guild Awards Celebrity Gift Bags
Glassware from Sol Chicks was included in the gift bags at the 58th Annual Writer's Guild of America Awards Gala in Hollywood, CA. The Writers Guild represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable, radio, and new media industries in both entertainment and news.

This year's gift bags, courtesy of events company It's in the Bag will be presented to celebities such as George Clooney, Geena Davis, James Garner, Craig Fergusen, Jason Lee, James Denton.

Pictured: Lauralee Bell from The Young & The Restless picks up her gift bag at the event.

2/1/2006
Sol Chicks Jeans Featured in National Examiner
The Move Against AIDS gift bag, including jeans from Sol Chicks, is featured in the February 2006 issue of the National Examiner. The celebrity gift bag, courtesy of Klein Creative, will be given away through the magazine.

2/1/2006
Sol Chicks Included in Biz Bash Magazine
Sol Chicks was mentioned in an article about customizing celebrity gifts in the Feb/Mar Issue of Biz Bash magazine. Klein Creative's Stephanie Jo Klein discussed the trend and included Sol Chicks' custom painted jeans in her examples.

Biz Bash is a New York publication geared toward event and meeting planners across the country.

1/20/2006
Successful Promotions Magazine Showcases the Move Against AIDS Gift Bag, Including Jeans from Sol Chicks
Sol Chicks was mentioned in a Successful Promotions Magazine article featuring the celebrity gift bag from the Move Against AIDS event in New York City last December.

12/9/2005
Sol Chicks Friend Starts Website Across the Pond
Cassandra Harrison, long-time friend and college classmate of Sol Chicks owner Nikki Kinsey, has recently opened an online boutique called "Gee...How Quaint" in the UK. The site found at www.geehowquaint.com, specializes in accessories for the stylish traveller. Cute, designer knicker bags, shoe bags and swim bags are available for customers in England!

12/9/2005
Sol Chicks Jewelry to be Featured in December Issue of Valley Scene Magazine
Jewelry designed by Sol Chicks artists Petit Bijou, Level Jewelry & Leila Cools are showcased in an article focusing on unique jewelry trends in the Dec 05 issue of Valley Scene Magazine. View the article here.

12/3/2005
Move Againt AIDS Celebrity Dance-a-thon Includes Sol Chicks Hand Painted Denim
Once again, Sol Chicks participated in the Move Against AIDS Dance-a-thon to raise funds and awareness for Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) and its HIV/AIDS programs. Celebrity attendees including supermodel Naomi Campbell (pictured), Tyson Beckford and pop singer Jody Watley were among the stars who received a certificate for a pair of custom painted jeans created by Sol Chicks.

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11/29/2005
Sol Chicks Design Mentioned on NYC Radio Stations
Sol Chicks' hand painted denim jeans were discussed on WNEW Mix 102.7 FM morning show hosted by Michelle Visage on November 29. The topic of conversation centered around the Move Against AIDS Dance-a-thon that Sol Chicks will once again be a part of. All celebrity attendees will receive a gift bag including the painted denim, and Visage informed listeners that the top fundraiser who joins the Mix 102.7 danceathon team will win one of the terrific bags.

If you're in the New York area, you can also tune into the Wendy Williams afternoon radio show on WBLS FM to hear more about the event, gift bags and their gift bag giveaway as well!

9/1/2005
Sol Chicks Included in HisColdFeet.com Giveaway
A handmade wooden album, created by Sol Chicks artist Theresa Parker, will be the prize in an online contest at hiscoldfeet.com. The website is geared toward woman who wants to tie the knot with the guy who wants to talk about it later. HisColdFeet.com is the official site for the woman who feels stuck in neutral in a long-term relationship.

6/26/2005
Sol Chicks Martini Glasses Included in 2005 Mrs. Nebraska Pageant Prize Package
The future 2005 Mrs. Nebraska will receive a set of custom hand painted martini glasses created especially for the winner. The pageant will be held on Sunday, June 26th at Doane College in Crete, NE.

5/27/2005
LA Femme Film Festival to include Sol Chicks Hand Painted Glassware
Sol Chicks' "Fancified" martini glasses and shakers will be featured in the celebrity gift bags created by It's in the Bag at the first annual LA Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA. The event will be held at the Orpheum Theater May 27th - 29th.

The focus and mission statement for the film festival is to empower women in key positions in the entertainment industry as Producers, Directors, Writers and to honor female Talent, Directors of Photography and Editors.

Eva Longoria of “Desperate Housewives”, is the host of the festival and is the most recent addition to the star studded Celebrity Board of LA Femme.

Visit the LA Femme web site at: http://www.lafemme.org

Photo: Desperate Housewives actress Lupe Ontiveros viewing her Sol Chicks martini glass

5/21/2005
Sol Chicks Glassware Included in Allure Magazine's "Allure Beauty Live" Event in NYC's Central Park
Sol Chicks will once again be a part of Allure's annual beauty event, filled with music, makeovers, demos, a fashion show, expert skin care, hair tips and lots of free beauty goodies!

Kelly Clarkson will also give a special performance and will receive a set of custom made music martini glasses by Sol Chicks.

4/23/2005
Sol Chicks Martini Glasses Featured on CBS Morning Show
Sol Chicks' Animal Prints Collection martini glasses were shown on the Saturday edition of the CBS morning show on April 23. The segment featured unque animal print designs for the home.

4/13/2005
Sol Chicks Painted Glasses to be part of the ReelWorld Film Festival Celebrity Gift Bags
Sol Chicks will have their hand painted glassware included in the "ReelWorld" gift bags, presented to celebrities, Government officials and other VIPs at Canada's premiere non-profit film festival in April, 2005. Scheduled to be in attendence are Tonya Lee Williams (founder of the festival), Vivica A. Fox and many more!

The ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) is Canada’s premiere non-profit film festival founded by Tonya Lee Williams (Olivia Winters on The Young & The Restless) dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and celebrating the full spectrum of culturally diverse film, video, and new media.

Visit their web site at www.reelworld.ca/festival/2005/home.php

4/1/2005
Sol Chicks Martini Glass included in STAR Magazine Online Sweeptakes
A gift bag created for the "Move Against AIDS" Celebrity Dace-a-thon by Klein Creative, including a glass from Sol Chicks, is featured in the April 1st editon of STAR Magazine. The bag will be given away on STAR Magazine's web site.

Register to win on their web site at http://www.starmagazine.com/sweepstakes/344

12/11/2004
Sol Chicks' Glassware Included in Celebrity Gift Bags at "Move Against AIDS" Dance-a-thon
Custom painted martini glasses were given to stars attending the "Move Against AIDS" Dance-a-thon, an event benefiting GMHC, the country’s first and most comprehensive AIDS services provider.


Attendees included celebs Alan Cumming, Rosie Perez, 3LW and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's Jai Rodriguez, to name a few.

Photo: Jai Rodriguez with the celebrity gift bags

All images courtesy of photographer Sue Coflin

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12/9/2004
Hand Painted Sol Chicks Glasses Presented to Cast Members of Broadway Musical "La Cage Aux Folles"
Sol Chicks created custom designed glasses for the cast of "La Cage Aux Folles", opening December 9, 2004 at the Marquis theatre in New York.

About the show:
This is one musical that has it all: a knockout Jerry Herman score that's filled with such hits as "I Am What I Am," "With You On My Arm" and "The Best of Times," a hilarious book by none other than Harvey Fierstein, a gorgeous, glamorous company of tap-dancing Cagelles and inspired direction by four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks.

A fierce and funny dazzler from start to finish, LA CAGE is set in an elegant nightclub where surprises are lurking at every turn. And when a family's future in-laws come for a visit, the truth comes out in the wildest of ways.

12/1/2004
Sol Chicks Home Accents to be Featured in "Simply the Best" Magazine
Look for home accents by Sol Chicks artists Jaimee Napp and Theresa Parker in an upcoming issue of "Simply the Best" magazine.

11/22/2004
Daily Nebraskan features Sol Chicks in UNL Fashion Column
Sol Chicks' painted jeans were a topic of discussion in an article written by Emily Chen, a fashion columnist for the Univeristy of Nebraska's newspaper, the Daily Nebraskan.

Click here for the full article

11/1/2004
Sol Chicks Included in National Culinary Review
Sol Chicks' website was mentioned in the November Issue of the National Culinary Review - the Official Magazine of the American Culinary Federation. The article focused on trends in glassware and mentioned Sol Chicks as a site to purchase hand painted items.

11/1/2004
Sol Chicks Products Included in November Issue of Lucire Magazine
Sol Chicks' "Evening Blush" wine glass, a Carnelian ring created by Jen Carlson and a necklace designed by Kathleen Grandfield, both featured artists are all showcased in the November issue of Lucire magazine.


Click here to see the online magazine PDF

10/23/2004
Sol Chicks Artists Join Forces to Create Product for Radio Music Awards Celebrity Gift Bags
Sol Chicks designers have come together to design a unique, limited edition piece that will be included in the 2004 Radio Music Awards "high roller" gift bags. Owner Nikki Kinsey hand painted the RMA logo on a champagne flute which is adorned with an ornate custom glass charm designed by Jen Carlson. The charm includes a hand blown music note bead, created by Iowa artist Lisa Albers and the glass is packaged in a cylindar box hand crafted by Jaimee Napp.

Only 25 of these glasses will be created for the most prestigious stars at the event!

10/7/2004
Sol Chicks Featured on Omaha, NE Radio Station Q985
Sol Chicks was featured on Omaha radio station Q985, as part of the "Pat and JT in the Morning" show, promoting their upcoming participation in the Radio Music Award gift bags. Owner Nikki Kinsey and designer Jaimee Napp were interviewed about the glassware, accessories and boxes that will be given out to the top 25 celebrities attending the RMAs in late October.

Two lucky Q98 listeners will win a glass identical to the ones handed out to the celebs! Tune in to Q98.5 in the greater Omaha/Lincoln Nebraska area at 98.5 on your radio dial or visit their web site at www.q985fm.com/pat_and_jt.asp

10/1/2004
Sol Chicks' Painted Denim Featured in Holiday Issue of Audrey Magazine
So Chicks' "Do You Believe" hand painted denim jeans were showcased in the October/November issue of Audrey Magazine.

Audrey Magazine is a national women's magazine focusing on lifestyle, fashion, beauty and celebrity from an Asian American perspective. You can find the pubication at all Border's, Barnes and Nobles, Tower Records and B. Dalton bookstores nationwide, as well as by subscription.

9/28/2004
PGA Golf Tournament Tee's Off in Style with Sol Chicks' Hand Painted Champagne Flutes
Sol Chicks "Fore Fun" champagne flutes will be incuded in the gift bags at the Mark Christopher PGA Golf Tournament Lucheon on September 28, 2004.

Gift bag marketing company It's in the Bag will be creating the bags for the ladies luncheon.

9/18/2004
Sol Chicks' Custom Martini Glasses Included in "A Chocolate Affaire to Remember" Celebrity Benefit
Some of the most important people in Entertainment, Business, Real Estate and Medicine joined together to support AFHU for an evening of chocolate tasting, dinner, dancing and cocktails on the grounds of the former estate of Bugsy Siegel in Beverly Hills, CA. This was an elegant event, with a guest list including Theodore Bickle, Pierce Brosnin, Annett Benning and Warren Beatty, Billy Crystal, Fran Drescher, just to name a few.

Photo: The Nanny co-star Renee Taylor picks up her gift bag from It's in the Bag co-presidents Ronna Nelson and Gaye Jacobs

Gift Bag marketing company, It's in the Bag created the gift bags for the event, including hand painted martini glasses courtesy of Sol Chicks.

9/1/2004
Clutch Magazine to Feature Sol Chicks Jewelry in Premiere Issue
Sol Chicks will have jewelry created by Level Jewelry featured in the premiere issue of Clutch Magazine, a new publication that strives to report on the changing roles and concerns of minority women. Clutch not only covers evolutions of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, but important issues of the arts, health, society and international affairs.

8/15/2004
Sol Chicks Design Featured in Midlands Business Journal
Sol Chicks was featured in the August 15 edition of the Midlands Business Journal. The publication is among the pioneers of modern era, regional business papers.

8/1/2004
ANEW Magazine Features Hand Painted Denim by Sol Chicks Design
Sol Chicks’ hand painted denim is featured in the August, 2004 edition of ANEW Magazine, a Wisconsin-based publication dedicated to revitalizing the lives of their readers – women age 25-65 who are interested in the best products and services to enhance their lives.

8/1/2004
“It’s a Chick Thing” - OMAHA Magazine Feature Story
At the Motown 45 TV special, there was a little extra “sol” in the room that night. But it wasn’t from Detroit or L.A. It came from two chicks from Nebraska.

Nikki Kinsey and Christiana Juliano, owners of Omaha-based Sol Chicks Design, attended the May 17th musical event to participate in the Celebrity Retreat. During the show, they represented their company while displaying their glassware, jeans and accessories backstage for Motown legends and other stars who attended the show.

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7/27/2004
Sol Chicks Glassware Included in Mrs. Nebraska Pageant Prize Package
The newly crowned 2004 Mrs. Nebraska, Susan Meyerly, received a set of custom hand painted glasses created for the winner. The pageant was held Sunday, June 27th at Doane College in Crete, NE.

7/22/2004
"The Frogs" Cast Members Toast Opening Night Success with Sol Chicks Glassware
Sol Chicks produced custom painted champagne flutes that were included in the cast gift bags of the musical “The Frogs” starring Nathan Lane and Chris Kattan. The bags were given out on opening night, July 22, 2004 at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City.

7/1/2004
Sol Chicks Included in Women's Edition Online Magazine
Sol Chicks' involvment with celebrity events and gift bag functions were featured in the July, 2004 issue of Women's Edition Online Web site.

Women's Edition magazine is a monthly publication that targets active women, ages 25 to 54. The magazine has been successfully publishing in Omaha, NE since June of 1986.

6/23/2004
Sol Chicks Glassware Makes for Great Conversation at NYC Magazine Editor’s Luncheon
Sol Chicks glassware was featured in the gift bags for the Editor’s luncheon, held at trendy SoHo House in New York City for the launch of Bad Girl, a hot new novel by teen writing sensation Abigail Vona. The editors of major fashion magazines such as"O", Elle, People, Vanity Fair, New York, Glamour, Redbook, Interview, Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, Teen Vogue, Teen People, NY Post and Cosmo Girl were in attendance.

The gift bags were created by events company Buzz Bags, a product placement/media company specializing in achieving brand recognition through key culture influencers, celebrities, and the media.

6/1/2004
ET Online "Motown Special" Gift Basket Giveaway Includes Painted Jeans from Sol Chicks Design
Backstage Creations (www.backstagecreations.com), specialists in award show gifts and custom backstage Celebrity Retreats created the Performer “Talent Retreat” for The ABC Television Network event special celebrating the greatest hits of Motown Records with “Motown 45.” The special taped at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on April 4 and aired in May.

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5/22/2004
Sol Chicks Included in Allure Magazine's Benefit with Guest Jessica Simpson
Sol Chicks Design glassware and handbags from Posh by Tori, were featured at the "Play Safe in the Sun" benefit in New York City's Central Park, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm on May 22nd, 2004. The event included a Beauty Village with free skin care products and concluded with a concert featuring Jessica Simpson.

Jessica also received a set of personalized wine glasses from Sol Chicks and a pink leather tote from Posh's Luscious collection.

4/20/2004
Sol Chicks Combines Fun with Fashion in the April Edition of ONE Magazine
Sol Chicks was featured in the April Edition of the Omaha, Nebraska magazine, ONE, as a local up and coming business. The article focuses on the creation of the company as well as the product lines and future plans.

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4/4/2004
The Chicks Bring a Little Extra ‘Sol’ to Motown!
Sol Chicks Design was honored to be a part of the Motown 45 Special, held at the Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles, California this April. As sponsors of an exclusive Celebrity Retreat put on by Backstage Creations, a California awards show events company, Sol Chicks was invited to showcase their hand painted denim jeans and meet over 50 of Motown’s most famous faces.

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3/25/2004
Sol Chicks’ Martini Glasses are the Toast of the Town at LA's Golden Palm Awards
Sol Chicks Design recently partnered with California gift bag company “It’s In The Bag,” to have their signature “Drink it Dirty” martini glass included in over 350 gift bags for the CTAM Golden Palm Awards, held at the Ritz Carlton in Los Angeles, California.

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9/1/2003
Sol Chicks "Survive" Radio Interview With Former Marquesas Contestant John Carroll
Sol Chicks Design was featured on Q98.5(formerly Sweet 98), an Omaha,. Nebraska radio station, as part of the "The John Carroll Experience," a Friday morning segment of the "Pat and JT in the Morning" show. Tune in to Q98.5 in the greater Omaha/Lincoln Nebraska area at 98.5 on your radio dial or visit their web site at www.q985fm.com.

John Carroll is a past contestant on Survivor: Marquesas, a CBS reality TV series, and resides in Omaha, NE.

9/1/2003
Omaha Glassware Designers Toast to Success of First International Magazine Feature
Sol Chicks' signature "Drink it Dirty" martini glass and shaker were featured in the September/October Issue of La Cucina Italiana.

7/1/2003
Sol Chicks Creates Triple Set of Custom Painted Jeans for Singing Group "Take Three"
Sol Chicks was pleased to be able to help create a set of custom designed jeans for the singing group "Take Three."

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