Levi’s wants you to donate those old jeans to Goodwill instead of throwing them away! Continuing their partnership with the nonprofit organization, Levi’s rolled out the “A Care Tag for Our Planet” initiative this month. Levi’s jeans now feature a care tag that encourages owners to donate to Goodwill when no longer needed, with the [...]

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I’ve been wanting to put together a volunteer outing for a loooong time, and finally decided “Why not now?” SO, on August 8th, I’m asking for peeps to join me at The Bottomless Closet (445 N. Wells) from 8:30a-12p to volunteer at their monthly intake. Here’s how it works: People drop off clothing and we [...]

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This Saturday, it’s time for you to get your shop on without stressing about the economy (or lack thereof). The Bottomless Closet, a non-profit that assists women in job transition, is inviting you into their office to shop new and gently used women’s clothing starting at $5. Inventory includes suits and tops, as well as [...]

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Entrepreneur and beauty maven, Bobbi Brown, is involved in many charitable causes, including Dress for Success. She recently chatted with Forbes.com to discuss how she balances her career with giving back, and why it’s important for women to make a difference.
Here’s an excerpt:
Why did you want to get involved?
Just look at what I do for [...]

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Okay, folks…You know that I’m always pushing you to donate your gently used and wanted clothes to charity. Well, if it seems like too much for you to drive to your closest thrift haunt, then why not stop by one of these two local Chicago businesses instead?
Bronzeville shoe retailer, Sensual Steps, has an ongoing clothing [...]

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Based on previous posts, including “Goodwill (Dress) Hunting,” it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of thrifting, particularly for a great cause. I discovered the DC Goodwill Fashion Blog earlier this year, and peek in every so often to catch up on the latest fashion trends and to also see what kind of treasures [...]

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This weekend, my sister and I drove down to Alton, IL to watch our aunt and uncle renew their vows in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. The ceremony was beautiful and we had a great time getting reacquainted with our mother’s hometown. Yesterday, we decided to do some exploring and check out some of [...]

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I just checked the weather in NYC this weekend, and minus a couple of showers on Thursday-Friday, you all will have some beautiful weather! Why not take full advantage of the sunshine and take a stroll around some of SoHo’s best shops and restaurants? From June 11-13, you can receive exclusive access to discounts and [...]

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The ladies of Y.E.S! (Young Executives for Success), a great group who supports Dress for Success, will be hosting a Happy Hour this Wednesday at Bull and Bear (431 N. Wells) from 6-8p. It’s supposed to be 80 degrees in Chicago on Wednesday, so if you’re looking for something to do after work, definitely come [...]

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Yesterday, I posted my second article on the Examiner.com discussing African-American philanthropy. For this article, I had the chance to talk with David W., a friend of a friend (Brian), who is involved with many charitable organizations and serves on the board of some Chicago nonprofits as well.
You can read the article here!
In the article, [...]

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