I was in Sephora last week browsing the Carol’s Daughter section, when I noticed that a portion of the proceeds from the Candy Paint lip glosses were supporting a nonprofit. Of course, after I made the purchase, I forgot which cause! But, thanks to the Internet, I found out that the proceeds are going towards the Lupus Foundation of America, the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to finding a cure for lupus.  Lisa Price, the [...]

On Monday July 28th, Massage Envy clinics in the Chicagoland area will be offering free one-hour therapeutic massages to collect donations to support the fight against breast cancer. 100% of donations received will benefit the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The suggested donation is $78 (the value of the massage), but the clinics will accept any amount. If you’re in within the Chicago city limits, you can stop by the [...]

Chicagoans are unabashedly affectionate about many things: our sports teams, the lakefront, the skyline, and so on! But, we especially love our food! So, I thought I would use this post to talk about some ways you can indulge your tastebuds while giving back!   Green City Market Chefs’ BBQ Festival on Thursday, July 17th will feature over 50 of Chicago’s top chefs preparing tastings for hungry festival goers. Attendees will also be able to sample different beers and [...]

So, I turn 25 this year and one of my “adult” goals to become more of a wine aficionado. I mean, a girl can only try and order sweet riesling so many times before people think she’s A) a total amateur or B) a total weirdo. I’ve been looking for an intimate wine tasting event, and it looks like I’ve come across one for a good cause (of course)! On Wednesday, July 30th, the Young [...]

This month, Beta Boutique, Chicago’s first and only permanent sample sale, will be showcasing its charitable yet fashionable side with two events focused on fabulous giving! On Thursday July 17th, StyleChicago.com, Beta Boutique and Go Red for Women are teaming up to bring Chicago fashionistas a designer sample sale and cocktail party at the Bucktown store location (2016 W. Concord Place). Now, when I say sample sale, I’m talking up to 90% off in some [...]

The Body Shop and MTV Staying Alive have partnered again this year in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Last year, the two organizations rolled out the successful “Spray for Change” campaign, and this year, they bring us the “Get Lippy, Prevent HIV” campaign.   The Body Shop is selling its limited edition Guarana Lip Butter (really good for your lips!) and donating the proceeds to the Staying Alive Foundation, an organization developed by MTV which gives [...]