I’ve always had a sweet spot for Rachel Roy. In fact, she’s my NYC socialite alter-ego. But, Ms. Roy is more than just a staple on the NYC social scene. She’s a mother, designer, businesswoman, and (my favorite) a philanthropist. She’s been involved with many causes, including OrphanAid and charity: water. And, she recently teamed up with Macy’s Heart of Haiti program. In September, she traveled to Haiti with Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren and Martha [...]
Last week on Twitter, I talked about how I represented Haiti superhard in college. I’m not Haitian, but I was an aspiring French minor and wanted all of my classmates to know about the tiny country of freed slaves who had a beautiful culture and spoke French. I had a flag in my bedroom, and even tried to teach myself Kreyol. I never learned, but when I graduated, I had a greater sense of appreciation [...]
Louis Vuitton is celebrating the American Red Cross‘ 150th birthday in serious style. During the entire month of November, Louis V will donate 10% of online sales of the following four handbags to the organization! Not that I know everything, but I didn’t know the two entities were linked as such. Regardless, it is a very cool partnership which will work out for our LV and The Red Cross. -kb
Oh boy, oh boy!!! This weekend, all 35 Chicagoland locations of Jamba Juice will be donating 20% of their sales to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. I thought I’d have something more to type, but I think I’m too busy being in shock. I’m a Jamba Juice junkie, and in the summertime, I tend to replace lunch with the amazing smoothies. Ah, heaven! Okay…Go forth and get your smoothie on this weekend. Don’t [...]
Ferragamo is lending its support to the relief efforts in Italy through a Celebrity Handbag Auctions. You will have the opportunity to bid on some GREAT Ferragamo handbags generously donated and signed by Madonna, Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Eva Longoria, Lucy Liu, Dita Von Teese, Lily Tomlin, and Marisa Tomei. Some of the featured handbags are below, and you can view the rest on the eBay auction page. Bidding started on June 2nd [...]
In talking to many of you, it’s very clear that you’re more than ready for spring to arrive. You’ve picked out new shoes or are planning to purchase some new pairs to usher in the warm temperatures and green grass. Well, as you buy new shoes, at some point you may have to think about what to do with your old ones. If you have a local shelter or thrift store, then by all means [...]
The Chicago Auto Show is hosting a food drive to benefit the Chicago Christian Industrial League. When you bring in 3 canned good items from 2/18-2/20, you will receive 1/2 off adult ticket prices. Questions? Click here. This Thursday (the 19th), the Auxiliary Board of the Chicago Red Cross is hosting a networking event for young professionals to meet board members and learn the benefits of joining. The event will take place at one of [...]
As mentioned in my previous note, I watched the Grammy’s, almost in its entirety, for the first time in a LONG time. Before I talk about MusiCares, I’d like to share my Top 5 moments… 5. Whitney Houston on stage looking dazzling, albeit drunk 4. Coldplay‘s performance (Chris Martin makes me want to fly when I watch him!) 3. WEEZY!!!!! 2. M.I.A. performing during “Swagger Like Us.” I would’ve taken the chance too…Love her! 1. [...]
The love-fest that is February continues to bring us many great charitable events. This Thursday, the Chicago’s Red Cross Auxiliary Board with host the 8th edition of its “Flirting with Disaster” party. The event will be held on North Halsted Street, at Hydrate (3458 N. halsted). I hear that the Kit Kat divas will be making an appearance! Yes…! Shlomi, from the NBC 5 Street Team, has more information in his blog entry. -kb
