Chicago’s 2nd Annual Chicago Latino Fashion Week kicked off last night with a bang at Religion nightclub! The weeklong event will feature fashion shows by some of the rising and established Chicago designers, as well as national and international Latino designers, educational seminars, retail trunk shows, celebrity appearances and VIP parties at some of Chicago’ s hottest spots. There are two events this week which will raise funds for charitable organizations: The San Juan Fashion Group Show. [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Happy Friday! If you’re interested in celebrities and some of their the causes they support, then take some time to browse the quick hits below… Usher and Swizz Beatz are featured on YBF.com for their do-gooding. Usher is highlighted for his work encouraging folks to vote. And, Swizz Beatz is profiled for his work with the Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation (CCBF) at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Click here for the story and pics! Many celebrities [...]
On November 15, Multiple Solutions, the junior board of the MS Society – Greater Illinois Chapter, will host the 5th annual MS Cocktailin’ for a Cause event at the Hard Rock Hotel (230 N. Michigan). Attendees will be treated to appetizers, a premium open bar and a variety of music. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a big-ticket item raffle and a spectacular silent auction featuring a selection of upscale merchandise, gift baskets, [...]
Mariah Carey is launching a new fragrance, Luscious Pink, but being the fabulous diva that she is…She just can’t roll out the new fragrance without doing it big! So, she is asking you to design a pink dress for her to wear! Three dresses will be produced…One for Mariah (or Mrs. Cannon), one for the design winner, and one to be auctioned to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The contest goes until November [...]
If you’re fortunate enough to live in NYC and are looking for something to do this Saturday, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund will host the 3rd annual “Front Row” fashion show at the Roseland Ballroom (239 W. 52nd St). This year’s honorary chairperson is Actress Lynn Whitfield (loved her in Thin Line Between Love and Hate) and Fonzworth Bentley is serving as co-chair. This year’s honorees include: Supermodel Beverly Johnson, Photographer Keith Major, Supermodel [...]
Over the last 26 years, Macy’s Passport event has combined “fashion and compassion” in support of community HIV/AIDS organizations. Traditionally, the fashion and performance event stays on the West Coast and only benefits organizations in the LA/San Franscisco areas. However, for the first time this year, other cities will have the opportunity to view the show and support our local organizations. This Thursday, Macy’s Passport: Fashion Cinema will bring the event to movie screens in [...]
Happy Hump Day! Here are a few quick hits for today: USA Today did a series called “Sharing in the USA,” examining how Americans give. The articles cover how philanthropy has evolved over the years, how celebrities give, and how the economy is affecting our contributions. You can access the stories here. The Auxiliary Board of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is hosting their “Okto-bear-fest” this Friday, October 17th at Sedgwick’s Bar and Grill (1935 [...]
Spa Week in Chicago kicked off on Monday, and during this fabulous time we have the opportunity to enjoy discounted treatments for $50 at more than 25 area spas and salons. For a listing of participating spas, please visit spaweek.org. Spa Week Media Group, the PR firm responsible for Spa Week, also donates a portion of the proceeds from Spa Week to Cancer and Careers, a resource for working women living with cancer. You have until [...]
