Change starts many places, and PACT believes that it starts with your underoos. Let me explain… The line of premium organic cotton undies supports various environmental causes around the world. I found out about the company after learning of their “Winter Lights” collection. Designed by Yves Behar, the prints represent cthe nostalgia and festiveness of holiday lights while supporting the “Lighting Hope for Haiti” program. What a great holiday gift! *wink, wink* For every purchase [...]
Shakira has shimmied her way onto my “Most Beautiful Celebs” list and now she’s designed her way into my heart with a line of charitable tees to benefit South Africa. The tees come in four designs and include graphics such an illustration of a lion’s face and the phrases “Waka Waka” and “This Time For Africa.” Those phrases are a nod to her single and World Cup anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” Proceeds [...]
I was on the Kenneth Cole website yesterday and saw the above boots and fell in love for three reasons: 1. I need a good pair of rubber boots for the rainy days. Who doesn’t? 2. I’ve seen some really cute rugged and combat style boots, and wanted to ease into the trend. 3. (Probably the best reason). 100% of the profits from these boots will benefit Kenneth Cole’s Awearness Fund in partnership with amfAR, [...]
October is more than halfway over, but don’t lose your breast cancer awareness momentum! Most of the pink offerings by your favorite brands are month-long endeavors, meaning that you can still show your support. Here are some of my picks to get you through the end of the month (at least)! Bobbi Brown Cosmetics – Help kiss breast cancer goodbye with this limited-edition lip color set ($40). The lip gloss/lip balm duo will benefit the [...]
Ladies, keep your pout kissable and charitable with one of the following lip glosses or lipsticks! Afterglow Cosmetics This all-organic cosmetic line promises beauty vixens quality makeup without the harsh chemicals that could be found in other products. The Organic Lip Love lipsticks are made with ingredients such as apricot, grape seed, and pomegranate seed extracts. There are 15 available shades with the soft pink Muse (right) representing the brand’s charitable side. Afterglow will donate [...]
This morning, @Loehmanns tweeted that they will donate your $5 donation (in exchange for 15% off) and 5% of the day’s sales to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund tomorrow, 9/24. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to pop into the store, well here you go! I don’t know about the rest of the country, but it’s definitely fall here in Chicago. Time to restock your sweater and boot game! If you don’t know where [...]
Nine West is rolling out its Vintage America Collection and is hosting a shoe drive to mark the occasion. When you donate a pair of gently used shoes at any Nine West store from now until Thurs, 9/24, you will receive a 15% off coupon. The shoes will be donated to Soles4Souls, a nonprofit providing shoes to people here in the US and around the world. Haven’t checked out the Vintage America Collection yet? Checkout [...]
As mentioned in last week’s post, this month is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Here in Chicago, there is a great organization that is extremely dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer through research funding and support of the families fighting the illness. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is using this month to raise funds and awareness with their September “Support the Bear” drive. This month, they have teamed up with some great local businesses. Dine and Drink: [...]
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 accessories ranging from shoes to belts to purses. Every now and then, Bottomless Closet hosts these sales to reduce inventory [...]
I had the extreme pleasure of coming across Charity Chicks Houston during a random Twitter search for “charity.” What I discovered has truly been amazing and inspiring all at once! After learning about Charity Chicks Orlando, Tam’ra and Jayme, decided to incorporate a similar idea in Houston. Charity Chicks have been fundraising and volunteering their services all over H-Town for some great causes. In the past, the group has volunteered at charity walks and raise [...]
