I remember looking at the pics from the NYC premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor, and dreaming of walking the red carpet rubbing elbows with NYC’s esteemed socialites and fashion gurus. Not only did I want to don an amazing gown, I wanted to take a peek at this fashion flick and prepare myself to be wowed away. I have yet to see the film, but if you are in Dallas then here is your [...]

Who doesn’t remember summer camp season? In retrospect, those days were filled with boxed lunches, field trips, and mediocre games of kickball. BUT, at the time, it was the best reason for me to wake up each and every day! The National Military Family Association wants to bring that same excitement to children with one or both parents deployed overseas. Operation Purple offers children (ages 7-17) a free week of summer camp and an opportunity [...]

I just saw opened this email, so apologies for the late notice! If you head on over to MichaelStars.com, you can save 40% on full-priced items AND support the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. I just came back from the website and there are some GREAT tanks and basic dresses that you will probably need in your summer staples collection! The details are below! -kb

On Thursday evening, a small group of us met up at Carnivale to have dinner in support of “Dining Out for Life.” We had SUCH a great time! Game 6 of the Bulls/Celtics game was playing so we didn’t actually make it to our table until 40 minutes before the kitchen closed. We just could NOT leave that bar area…Three overtimes. Really?!? In the midst of all that excitement, I needed a couple of caipirinhas [...]

Although it definitely does not feel like ice cream weather in Chicago, please know that will definitely not stop me from enjoy 31 cent scoop night at Baskin-Robbins! That’s right, ladies and gents…When you visit Baskin-Robbins tonight from 5-10p, you can purchase a small ice cream for only 31 cents and help support America’s firefighters! BR is making a $100,000 donation to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program. Voila…There you have it! I’m [...]

Last week, I read a great post on Dressed to Give about OPI’s involvement with various charitable organizations and causes. As a huge fan of OPI colors, I thought that I would dedicate today’s post to their South Beach collection, which I am completely in love with -kb P.S. While the “star” of the post is obviously the OPI colors, those Galliano heels are giving me butterflies, so somebody (*ahem*) should go ahead and buy [...]

Within the past 72 hours, I’ve been blessed to say that to two individuals that I’ve helped and it’s been the most AMAZING experience. On Saturday, I joined my BFF Ash, her mom, aunt, and another family friend at The Glass Slipper Project. The Glass Slipper Project provides  prom gowns to high school girls who might not be able to afford them due to financial circumstances. Actually, let me correct myself. The Glass Slipper Project [...]

I don’t know how I’ll ever get ready for swimsuit season if I keep getting information about “eating for charity!” My newest challenge will be to make it out of May WITHOUT doubling my body weight. Of course, I’m exaggerating but the Les Turner ALS Foundation is tempting me with its “Culinary Crusade: Join The Bite Against ALS” initiative!  Throughout the month of May, diners who visit twelve Chicago restaurants will be doing their part [...]

If you’re in the DMV area, you are probably already familiar with “Fashion Fights Poverty.” Fashion Fights Poverty is a campaign “that celebrates the work of socially responsible designers, and organizations which use fashion, artisanship and creativity to build sustainable economic opportunity in the world’s poorest communities.” This great initiative is the brainchild of the Style Image Network (SIN), a boutique PR firm based out of Washington, D.C. Every fall, they host a fashion show featuring both stateside [...]

West Loop hotspot Red Kiva will be celebrating their two year anniversary this Wednesday, April 30th with a soiree. The swanky set will benefit TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network), a Chicago organization dedicated to empowering people living with HIV through peer-led programming, support services, information dissemination, and advocacy. For more details, please view the flyer below! -kb