This morning on Good Morning America, Rihanna opened up about her relationship with Chris Brown and how domestic violence (and that night) affected her. I was very touched by the strength yet vulnerability shown by Rihanna and am looking forward to her full interview tomorrow night on 20/20. She’s sharing her story to help other young girls who may be in the same situation and I admire her for that. Also, speaking up and out [...]
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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 [...]
The Body Shop is an advent supporter of various charitable causes. I’ve featured their items which support HIV/AIDS initiative, MTV’s Staying Alive. Did you know that they also have products which support domestic violence organizations? As a self-diagnosed lip gloss addict, I want you guys to take a look at the gloss to my right. I don’t have this particular color, but I like the glosses from The Body Shop because they aren’t too sticky, [...]
Some might argue with me, but I think the mainstreaming of jeans has single-handedly changed my life. While that might be a slight exaggeration, I love wearing jeans. I will take a great pair of jeans over dress slacks ANYDAY. Dress pants don’t fit me right, and it takes too much effort to get it right! Does anyone else feel that way? Regardless of your denim POV, I’m sure that we can all agree that [...]
“There was an old lady who lived in her Choos…” That’s how the story starts in my head, and I’m sure that’s how it starts in some of your heads too! If you’re devoted to your shoe collection and are borderline obsessed, then you should look into joining the “Hello Stiletto” Shoe Club. No, this is not a drill. The shoe clubs meet all over the country for evenings of mingling, shopping, and, most importantly, [...]
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 and awareness for P.A.V.E. (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment), an organization committed to using education and action to fight domestic and sexual violence. Read the rest of [...]
Reach Out will host its 5th Annual Wine Event on Thursday, September 11th at Orso’s restaurant (1401 N. Wells). The event, which will last from 7-10p, will raise funds in support of nonprofit organizations who assist and support victims and families of domestic violence. The cost of the event is $40, and includes unlimited pizza and wine. You can visit the Reach Out website to purchase tickets. Click here for more information! -kb
LC (or Lauren Conrad), from The Hills, is giving back with a charity necklace to help young women. The “Have a Heart” pendant (featured in the pic above) will benefit the Mark Girls m.powerment Campaign, with a full 100% of net proceeds from each sale going directly to this charitable initiative. The m.powerment campaign is designed to prevent domestic violence against young women between the ages of 16-24. This m.powerment Expert Advisory Board will [...]
