Most of the stores/sales that I feature on here donate a portion of their proceeds to a charity of their choosing. But, imagine a store that donated 100% of proceeds to a nonprofit! Impossible? Not really says the ladies of Philanthropist Boutique, a San Francisco shop, which opened in September. The large open space which houses the boutique carries designers ranging from Vera Wang and Rachel Roy, to Alice + Olivia and Catherine Malandrino.  Every [...]

One of my favorite things to do is mine thrift stores and vintage shops for jewelry, handbags, and the occasional sweater. Most people (including myself) usually only think of Goodwill or The Salvation Army as charity thrift stores, but I found a few others in the Chicagoland area! Brown Elephant Resale Shops benefit the Howard Brown Health Centers in Chicago. The Howard Brown Health Center is the Midwest’s largest lesbian, gay, and bisexual health organization. There are currently [...]

The other day, I posted about Glamorama, but if you want to contribute without attending the show…Tada! Allow me to present to you the Glam Pass! I can think of a few things that the Glam Pass will help me purchase…Although my financial planner will probably have an issue with that :-/ -kb

It’s hard to believe that AKIRA is only six years old. I mean, those red awnings and shopping bags are ALL over town. To celebrate their milestone, the North Avenue stores will be hosting Carnivale this Thursday, the 17th! The event will last from 5-10p and feature complimentary Belvedere cocktails, food, and live entertainment. In addition to the $10 suggested donation, Akira will also be donating 10% of the proceeds to Chicago Gateway Green, a nonprofit dedicated to [...]

If you’re in DC this weekend, then be sure to stop by the Fashion Fusion Event happening on Saturday, June 28th at The Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road, NW). The website states that this event is for “the social and fashion conscious hipster who has a discerning palette and who appreciates unbridled fashion creativity.” Love it! The event is from 6-10p, and will feature a marketplace from local designers/boutiques, a spectacular fashion show, and a [...]

On June 19th, Cartier will roll out a new jewelry collection and music celebrity ambassadors at the 3rd annual Love Day Celebration.  The Love Day celebration at Chicagos’s Michigan Avenue boutique will include complimentary Champagne and guest DJs led by Chicago’s own DJ Mano from noon-6pm.  Here’s a pic of last year’s bracelets: This year, the new bracelet features an 18K white gold miniature bracelet intertwined with an 18K pink gold miniature bracelet; both bracelets are graced with the [...]