Paper cuts are one of the most frustrating things to happen to mankind. But, I would run my fingers through 100 sheets of loose-leaf paper just to rock a Cynthia Rowley-designed Band-Aid. The designer has brought her bold and lively designs to the staid worl of first-aid products and I think it’s one of the coolest collaborations. Twenty assorted bandages are housed in metal tins ($10) and one dollar from the sale of each tin [...]

Okay, gals and gents…I’m super late on this post but that’s the kind of day I’ve been having! Anyways, this post is dedicated to my Chicagoans. TODAY until 9p: Bloomingdale’s (900 N. Michigan) is hosting their “Fashionable Fundraiser” event today in support of amFAR. Shoppers can enjoy special deals and exclusives storewide all day. Bloommingdale’s has pledged to donate up to $75,000 to amFAR, a global organization that contributes significantly to HIV/AIDS research. TODAY (after work until [...]

Last week, the lovely MJ Tam shared on her blog, Sugar My Bowl, the story behind her blog title, and I loved the idea! So, I decided to share how I came up with the title for this little popsicle stand that I call my blog. Pull up a chair as I take you down memory lane… I’ve always been a person who looked for ways to give back and volunteer, especially in ways that [...]

Whenever I break out in a stiletto-powered run, I always imagine myself looking as graceful as Carrie Bradshaw. I mean, who can forget the time she chased after Pete (Aidan’s dog) in short shorts and red peep-toe stiletto slip-ons? Magic, I tell you. Even though my run is not as graceful, I’m not going to let that stop me from participating in lululemon’s “Pumped to Run” event this Saturday in Chicago. At 9a, I, along [...]

A couple of weeks ago on the Choose You blog, I talked about the need for brown girls to protect their skin from the sun. There’s nothing that I love more than watching my skin go from carmel to a sun-kissed brown during the summer months. In fact, I spent the Chicago winter dreaming about it. But, for all the time that I was spending in the sun, I was NOT wearing sunscreen. I’d fallen [...]

I recently signed up for Rosetta Thurman’s 31 Day Blogging Challenge. It’s designed to really strengthen our personal brands via our blogs. I’m very excited…And, of course, in true KB fashion, I realized that I didn’t complete yesterday or today’s posts yet. So…here’s yesterday’s challenge post. Today’s post will be coming later! ****** Day 2: Write a Purpose Statement for Your Blog Why do you blog? I blog because it’s nice to have my own [...]