hi mushy9999.

First off, good idea posting on forums to build up your marketing (although I think your user name sucks under the circumstances - why not cutestyledotcom or something linked to your business/brand?).

Anyway, another suggestion is to tap into the offline marketing to drive traffic to your website. Ever heard of Stef Passantino? I blogged about him on my proNetBusiness website. He once offered Pete Doherty (lead singer of a UK band) £5,000 to do a photo shoot for him because he thought he "could do with the money". Needless to say when Doherty's management team came back with a £30,000 minimum counter offer the ensuing publicity did Stef's business no harm at all! Brilliant!

Maybe you could do the same with a fashion icon. Its just a matter of googling to find their managers and then a few letters to write. You cant lose. Either they accept and you get the publicity or they kick you in the teeth and you give the story to the tabloids.

Good luck with your new venture