Give a Stylish Valentine's Day Gift and Help Eradicate Heart Disease

Jan. 27, 2012 - PRLog -- Los Angeles, CA – Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.  In 2010, the American Heart Association estimated that over 785,000 people had a coronary attack and 470,000 had a recurrent attack.  The team at 49 Square Miles, a discreetly luxurious line of accessories, is proud to join the fight to help reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.  During “American Heart Month” in February, 49 Square Miles will donate 20% of sales from the Busy Body Small Crossbody bag (in red or turquoise) and our best-selling Clingy Wallet (in red or turquoise) purchased on www.49SqMi.com to the American Heart Association.  The AHA is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

“The statistics are frightening; 1 in 4 women will die from this deadly disease,” said Lisa Rissetto, founder and creative director of 49 Square Miles. “With the proper diet, exercise and education, many of us will be able to prevent the onset of a cardiovascular instance. We are proud to join the American Heart Association to help raise awareness and critical funding for clinical studies and educational programs that promote a healthy lifestyle free from cardiovascular instances.

The color red has long been associated with feelings of confidence and passion and in 2003 the red dress became a national symbol for women and heart disease awareness.  The American Heart Association officially adopted this identifiable symbol to create synergy among all organizations dedicated to fighting this deadly disease.  To help show support for the cause, 49 Square Miles will donate 20% of the sales from www.49sqmi.com of the stylish, compact Busy Body Small Leather Crossbody bag in red or turquoise (retail $295.00) http://www.49sqmi.com/product/68/?selected=subnav_handbag...  and our best-selling Clingy Wallet in red or turquoise leather (retail $195.00) http://www.49sqmi.com/product/15/?selected=subnav_handbag... to the American Heart Association.  For more information on these designs, please visit www.49sqmi.com and click on the “leather” tab.

Made from fine fabrics and premium Italian leathers, 49 Square Miles accessories are characterized by innovative, organic shapes, exposed wax-cord topstitching and minimal hardware.  49 Square Miles’ exquisite fashion accessories appeal to confident women with refined taste, including stylish starlets like Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Megan Fox and Ellen Pompeo.

To purchase a 49 Square Miles bag and learn more about how you can join to fight against heart disease, please visit www.49SqMi.com or http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

About the American Heart Association:
The American Heart Association’s mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

About 49 Square Miles:
In 2007, Lisa Rissetto, founder and creative director for 49 Square Miles, fulfilled a longtime ambition to create her own line of unstructured, elegantly crafted leather handbags.  Referencing her leather library which boasts a rare, impressive collection of ideas and samples she amassed since the mid 90’s, Lisa developed a functional line of accessories characterized by innovative shapes, hand-stitched details and minimal hardware inspired by San Francisco and its inhabitants.  The enviable line with a diverse but cohesive aesthetic uses leathers ranging from smooth to textured and vibrant to vintage that with age and wear get better.  http://www.49sqmi.com/

For more information about 49 Square Miles please contact:
Karen D. Webb
PR Squared Public Relations
323-375-6376 or 310-595-4646
Karen@prsquaredpr.com