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
9 September 2009
“Support the Bear” and Fight Pediatric Cancer
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 …
13 April 2009
Chic Gems Bracelet to Benefit The Red Pump Project
This charming bracelet to the right is a special edition creation designed by Chic Gems to benefit The Red Pump Project.
As some of you may remember, I started the The Red Pump Project with Luvvie, of AwesomelyLuvvie.com, as an initiative to spread awareness about the effect of HIV/AIDS on women …
22 March 2009
Busy Buzzing Around Chicago
Hey, hey, hey! How’s everyone been doing?
It’s been busy, busy, busy here in Chicago and I think the fantastic weather has had something to do with it! Here’s my mini-recap of what’s been happening in my world:
I started bikram yoga classes on Thursday! If you haven’t heard of it, bikram …
10 March 2009
Some Sparkle Here, Some Charity There!
Two great jewelry designers are using their beautiful designs to help raise money for various causes…
TFG friend, Sarah of Chic Gems, will be donating March online sales to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation of Chicago. The foundation provides support and educational materials to the medical community, the newly diagnosed, survivors, family members, …
10 February 2009
CAASE Benefits From Chic Gems Sales
Sarah, the owner of Chic Gems, has to be one of the BUSIEST women that I know! Every time I turn around, she’s hosting an event, planning another, or selecting an organization to support with sales from her fabulous jewelry!
Her partner organization this month is CAASE (Chicago Alliance Against Sexual …
28 January 2009
Lather Salon Presents "Girls Night Out"
To my Chicago ladies, I know that the weather is testing your nerves, but don’t let it get the best of you! Try altering your beauty routine to help you feel better! Lather Salon is hosting events tonight and tomorrow designed to not only pretty you up, but also to raise funds …
8 January 2009
Chic Gems Partners with PAVE
This month, Chic Gems will be partnering with PAVE, a national organization dedicated to raising funds for domestic abuse awareness and prevention. Chic Gems is no stranger to supporting charitable causes. Past partners have included Imerman Angels and UCAN, an organization supporting Illinois youth and families. For a list of …
