Don't Want 'Em…Donate 'Em!
Pop into Chicago’s top boutiques and party spots this week and donate clothes that you no longer need. Flier snagged from the Leaders 1354 blog. Check them out…Buy a shirt. Oh, and while I’m throwing shameless plugs out there…Two friends from college are the “Two Black Dudes” …

Today’s post is pretty simple…I’m just going to tell you all what I would give with various amounts of money. So, here we go!
With $5… I’d “pay it forward” at Starbucks and pay for the person’s order behind me.
With $50…I’d give some grocery money to an out-of-work family.
With $500…I’d give …

Kenneth Cole has never been shy about wearing his heart (via various causes) across his chest…And, he wants you to do the same! When you stop by the brand’s Facebook page, check out the custom t-shirt store where you can mix and match colors and slogan to create the perfect …

Always pairing with new designers to roll out great lines, Target is now showing Uptown a little love, both literally and with its Harlem Designers Series collection. This limited-edition series, commemorates Target’s first Manhattan store located in East Harlem, and features designs from Isabel and Ruben Toledo, Stephen Burrows and …

Today while browsing through Twitter, I came across this quote, tweeted by the Angel Rock Project:
Quote of the Day: The charitable give out the door and God puts it back through the window…Traditional Proverb.
I read it and had to stop, think, and say a prayer to God. It …

All the Single Ladies…
I hate dating.
If you ask me what about dating specifically grinds my gears, I will say everything. So, a few people were more than shocked when I agreed to participate in the Venus vs. Mars Speed Dating Party hosted by The BOSS Network this past Saturday. …

In…Out…

Just wanted to update you all on my Choose You personal challenge. Last week, the Choose You bloggers decided to focus on the importance of stress reduction in our lives. I was all for it because this is definitely one of my top goals.
Last week, I used my post to …

Photo: Mango
Shakira has shimmied her way onto my “Most Beautiful Celebs” list and now she’s designed her way into my heart with a line of charitable tees to benefit South Africa.
The tees come in four designs and include graphics such an illustration of a lion’s face and the phrases …

Time to Serve!
This past Saturday, I joined over 1000 Chicago volunteers to participate in the 17th Annual Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon. Year after year, this event gathers teams of do-gooders for a day of beautifying schools across the city. Chicago is one of the most poorly funded school districts in the …

As I get older and older, I continue to gain a greater appreciation for wine. But, I’m still scared to venture too far out of my wine comfort zone, lest I relive a horrible night from Sophomore year of college. Any ILLINI familiar with Wine Night at Clybourne’s?
Anyways, I digress.
The …