Thanks to Luvvie’s recent Born to Fit event, I am now the recipient of a new pair of great jeans. In true giving fashion, I should ask myself if there is an old pair that I now don’t need. If you have some too small/too big denim that you no longer want, then The Shops at North Bridge (520 N. Michigan Ave) want you to bring them downtown. From now until August 13th, when you [...]
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We all have something in our closets that we should consider giving away. You know which item that I’m talking about! If you’re in DC, then consider bringing your stash to Fashion Fights Poverty‘s ReUse: 2009 Fashion Swap. This event will give you the chance to do one of the following: Consign Your Former Favorites w/Current Boutique Swap for “New to You” Fashions Donate Directly to Covenant House Washington The fashion swap will take place [...]
On Thursday, 6/18, Fashion Delivers will host its second annual “Pay It Forward” event and present five awards to individuals within the fashion community who’ve leveraged their influence to make a positive impact on their communities. Mr. Fine himself, LL Cool J, will host the event and the band Tamarama will perform. Started as a post-Katrina relief effort, the mission of Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation is “to unify the men’s and women’s apparel and home [...]
I BLEED ORANGE AND BLUE!!! Looking for a great way to support the public schools while meeting some of Chicago’s friendliest citizens? Then, you need to come out to Griffin Lounge (326 W. Chicago) this Friday to Forever Young, a party to benefit Alumni for Public Schools. Alumni for Public Schools is a not-for-profit organization that promotes and supports volunteer partnerships between the Chicago chapters of college and university alumni associations and individual Chicago Public [...]
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 [...]
Just because the economy is in the dumps, it doesn’t mean that your style or beauty routine has to be as well! On Thursday, April 23rd, 312 Chicago will host “Recover and Reinvest: A Toast of Support for Dress for Success,” an evening designed to celebrate women and, of course, support the amazing work of Dress for Success. Guests will be treated to drinks, appetizers, a silent auction, and much more. But, that’s not all! The [...]
Okay…I was looking at my iCal today and noticed that Thursday, the 26th is about to be a CRAZY night for Chicagoans. Literally. I don’t want to take up anymore space, so I’m just going to list them out for your reading pleasure! Parties…! TheChiGuide.com Launch Party (9p-12a) - Landmark (1633 N. Halsted) TheChiGuide spotlights Chicago’s best events in music, dining, nightlife, arts & culture, sports, and everything in between. This red carpet launch will benefit [...]
I hope you all have been keeping up with all the charitable happenings in Chicago! Please break out your calendars and get ready to add another event to your planner! Next Thursday (the 19th), Aniko Salon and Spa (1109 S. Wabash) is inviting guests to come out between 5-9p for a night of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and beauty treatments. Proceeds from the Aniko Dream Glam event will benefit Dreams for Kids, a charity empowering young [...]
Before I get started, let me just say that I l-o-v-e events like this one! The Illinois Medical District Guest House Foundation has a goal of providing affordable short-term housing to the families of patients receiving treatment at one of the three* IMD hospitals. Currently, the IMD Guest House Foundation is leasing 10 apartments with the goal of constructing a stand-alone facility near the Medical District. On Thursday, March 5th, they are hosting a beauty [...]
Ladies!!! Shecky’s famous Girls Night Out event is making its way back to Chicago for THREE days of fashion, beauty, and fun! From Wednesday, 3/18, to Friday, 3/20, you’ll have the opportunity to shop emerging designers at discounted prices, sip cocktails, and enjoy sample beauty services (think manis and massages). In addition to everything else, one of my favorite reasons to attend Shecky’s GNO is the Famous Goodie Bag that everyone receives. The bag, valued at [...]
