Hey, everyone! If you’re in Chicago, then I would love for you to join me, my Red Pump gals, and others at The Flat Iron (1535 N. Milwaukee) for Bar AIDS 2009! Bars across the city participate in this great event which raises money for AIDSCare, an organization that provides supportive housing and services for those living with AIDS here in Chicago. Last year, BarAIDS raised over $30,000 and we’re hoping to duplicate (and top) [...]

Stylelist.com is reporting that Mary J. Blige has teamed up with Gucci to develop a watch benefiting her charity, the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN). The stylish watch, which is laced with all-black diamonds, retails for $1,985 and is engraved with “Gucci for FFAWN.” It’s a little too pricey for my current budget, but I will definitely add it to my Wish List! -kb

Alright, music fans…This fall, some of your favorite artists (and mine) will be putting on some hot shows. And, not only will the concerts entertain fans, they will also do some good for various communities! September 11th: Jay-Z will once again grace Madison Square Garden with his presence as he puts on a benefit concert correlating with the release of his “The Blueprint 3 album. All of the proceeds will benefit Answer the Call, a [...]

Are you a beauty junkie? Bionic Beauty is hosting a charity auction of some pretty packages on her site. The proceeds from the auction will benefit two of her favorite charities, the Genesis House and Karma Dogs. So far, over $200 has been raised and she still has 8 packages up for bids. The auction packages include products from Bliss Spa, Revlon, and YBF Skincare. Visit her page for auction details! -kb

Getting hitched? Instead of the traditional wedding favors (i.e., chocolates, matches, a mix CD), many couples are making charitable donations in their guests’ name. You can simply contact your preferred organization to work something out. Some charities will even provide you with donation cards or reception table tents to give your guests, like the American Diabetes Association. Or you can do a simple Google search to find examples of beautiful favor cards to provide your [...]

Here’s this week’s Fab Giving round-up! Chicago shoppers, make your way up to North Damen this Thursday, 8/20, for the “Shop Around Damen” to benefit Dress for Success. In exchange for your donation, you will receive 15-25% discounts at participating stores. Second City Style has the details on their site! Looking for time-saving ways to change the world? Check out this list of “20 Ways to Change the World in 15 Minutes a Day” posted [...]

Someone must’ve decided to declare August “Denim Month” because everywhere I turn, the talk is allll about jeans and denim. Gap launched their 1969 Premium jeans this month, and the Shops at North Bridge (Chicago) collected pairs for a women’s shelter earlier this month. But, there’s more…! If you head over to Barney’s with a denim donation, you will receive 20% off of a new pair of jeans! The denim drive, in partnership with 1% [...]

Happy Monday! If you’re on the site, then you already know that I’ve updated the site layout! I loved by previous version, but I just needed to switch things up! It took some difficult navigation of WordPress and learning a little bit about PHP code, but I am proud to say that I made it through, although I will definitely hire someone next time!!! In addition to the site redesign, I’ve also opened a Spreadshirt [...]

To celebrate and breathe some buzz into the NYC retail/fashion industry, the “Capital of the World” is hosting the 1st annual Fashion’s Night Out. On September , participating NYC stores and boutiques will keep their doors open until 11p and offer shoppers great deals on merchandise. Fashion’s Night Out is sponsored by Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing and tourism organization. This shopping extravaganza [...]

Personally, I know that I can’t afford to buy a $300 gala ticket AND a $1000+ gala gown. At least, not yet That’s why I was so excited to learn about Borrow a Dress Couture located here in Chicago. This cute boutique stocks this season’s couture gowns from designers such as Oui Oui Couture, Lavender Label by Vera Wang, Alexander McQueen, Herve Leger, and many more. Even better is that you can rent the gowns [...]