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
17 August 2009
So, What’s New???
Happy Monday! If you’re on the site, then you already know that I’ve updated the site layout! I loved by previous version, but I just needed to switch things up! It took some difficult navigation of Wordpress and learning a little bit about PHP code, but I am proud to …
23 April 2009
Fun Times at the MS Volunteer Luncheon!
Yesterday, I, along with some other great folks, was recognized for my volunteer efforts within the office of the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS Society, from now on). Since 2000, I’ve been volunteering with the MS Society at various events and the occasional office visit, …
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 …
16 March 2009
Now, THIS is what spring feels like!
Morning, folks! It’s supposed to be in the mid-60s and even in the 70s tomorrow here in Chicago! I’m so so so excited to get a little taste of the springlike temps. I’m on my way to the MS Society to put in a few hours, so I’m going to …
7 January 2009
KB's Journey: Scholarships with the MS Society
Last year, when my mother passed away, my sister and I decided that we wanted to make a donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s scholarship program, in her honor. The scholarships assist high school students who either have a parent living with MS or who have MS themselves. My …
23 October 2008
MS Cocktailin' for A Cause!
On November 15, Multiple Solutions, the junior board of the MS Society – Greater Illinois Chapter, will host the 5th annual MS Cocktailin’ for a Cause event at the Hard Rock Hotel (230 N. Michigan).
Attendees will be treated to appetizers, a premium open bar and a variety of music. Guests …
