I’m all about giving props where props are due…especially when I see someone radiating positivity, being supportive, and pursuing a dream. That’s why I’m so inspired by Cameka Smith, the founder of The BOSS Network. The BOSS Network “is a women empowerment alliance dedicated to highlighting women and creating opportunities …
Brown Girls Get Skin Cancer Too [Giveaway]
2 commentsA 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 …
Filed under Cancer , Featured
Target Gives Back with Harlem-Inspired Collection
0 commentsAlways pairing with new designers to roll out great lines, Target is now showing Uptown a little love, both literally and with its Harlem Designers Series collection. This limited-edition series, commemorates Target’s first Manhattan store located in East Harlem, and features designs from Isabel and Ruben Toledo, Stephen Burrows and …
Filed under Fashionista Alert , Featured , Shop for A Cause
Opening My Windows
0 commentsToday while browsing through Twitter, I came across this quote, tweeted by the Angel Rock Project:
Quote of the Day: The charitable give out the door and God puts it back through the window…Traditional Proverb.
I read it and had to stop, think, and say a prayer to God. It …
Filed under Charitable Living , Featured , KB's Journey
We Rocked It For AIDS Awareness
0 commentsLast Thursday, we definitely rocked the (red) house for AIDS awareness at “Rock the Red: Bold. Fashion. Awareness.” The fashion show was not only a celebration of up-and-coming designers, but it was a special occasion for The Red Pump Project. Last year when Luvvie and I came up with the …
Filed under Featured , HIV/AIDS
20 April 2010
Recognizing National Minority Cancer Awareness Week
Health has always been an issue close to my heart. Growing up, I had my heart set on becoming a doctor because I’ve always believed that if you don’t have your health, everything else suffers. In college, however, I decided that being healthy starts before the treatment process. Every day …
25 November 2009
Foundation Offers Cleaning Services for Cancer Patients
An email landed in my inbox a couple of months ago about the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation, an organization that provides cleaning services free of charge to cancer patients undergoing treatments. Over 600 cleaning companies across the 50 states have agreed to donate their services to local residents. According …
13 March 2009
Save 30% at Gap, Inc stores and they'll donate 5% of your purchase!
If you’re going shopping this weekend, you should check out the stores of Gap, Inc. This weekend is Family and Friends weekend at the Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. Not only are they giving you 30% off your purchases, they will be donating 5% of sales to one of …
23 December 2008
Charitable Beauty Products
Sephora has added a section featuring products which benefit selected charities. Click the graphic below for more info!
Some of the products were featured before, like the Carol’s Daughter lip gloss and the Sephora Tote, but a few are new!
-kb
15 October 2008
Spa Week Chicago
Spa Week in Chicago kicked off on Monday, and during this fabulous time we have the opportunity to enjoy discounted treatments for $50 at more than 25 area spas and salons. For a listing of participating spas, please visit spaweek.org. Spa Week Media Group, the PR firm responsible for Spa Week, …
19 August 2008
CRAVE Chicago Summer Party
“What do you crave?” Whatever it is, I’m sure that you can find it at the CRAVE Chicago Summer Party on Sunday, September 7th! This shopping event will feature over 30 vendors featuring handbags, clothing, shoes, jewelry, gifts, so on and so on! Guests will also be treated to the …
