It is estimated that that almost 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV, and 1 in 5 of those are unaware that they are infected. HIV infection can lead to AIDS, and in order to bring attention to AIDS awareness, prevention and treatment, December 1st has been established as World AIDS Day. The theme for this year is, “Leading with Science, Uniting for Action”. … Continue reading Glam up for AIDS Awareness
On Saturday, October 22, 2011, an event was held at Dumbo Loft, located in Brooklyn, NY, to increase awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence. Event host Luxury Style Events, LLC, founded by Suzette Taylor, provided attendees the opportunity to raise funds for the two worthy causes, as well as indulge in style and their sweet tooth. Many vendors were on hand at the event … Continue reading A Glam Girl Event in Brooklyn
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national, annual platform that increases awareness about the disease, prevention and most importantly, raises funds to help discover a cure. There are so many fashionable ways you can help contribute to the cause, including wearing a Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Pink Ribbon, which can be sent to you after donating a gift of any amount. … Continue reading Fashionable ways to support Breast Cancer Research
On Saturday, September 17th I attended an exclusive shopping event benefitting Dress for Success Worldwide. Founded in 1997, Dress for Success is a nonprofit organization that helps low-income women find jobs and provides them with professional attire, career development tools, and a network of support in over 75 cities worldwide. Women are given a suit to wear when they land their first big interview, and … Continue reading Shop for Success Event
It seems that in throughout pop culture there has always been some stigma associated with bridesmaid dresses. When a female gets the invite to join her friend’s bridal party, she can’t help but feel honored, excited, but then fearful…of the bridesmaid dress she will have to wear. When I think of bridesmaid dresses I think of the scene in the movie 27 dresses in which … Continue reading What to do with your Bridesmaid dress
The highlight of my high school existence was getting ready for prom. Months before the big day I went shopping and found the perfect dress: a pale pink mermaid style gown with black bows adorning the bottom. Now, years later the possibility of me ever attending another prom is pretty much zero. Even if I had to go to a formal or charity event that … Continue reading Help an underserved teen go to prom: Donate your old dresses
Every 9 minutes, someone is infected with HIV. March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). It’s a nationwide initiative, recognized by the U.S. very year, in order “to raise awareness about the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women & girls.” The Red Pump Project™ is a nonprofit organization founded in 2009 that not only raises awareness on this day, but urges … Continue reading Rock the Red Pump
The American Heart Association is encouraging everyone to wear red this Friday, February 4th (National Wear Red Day), as part of their Go Red For Women movement. By wearing red, you are showing support for the campaign, which aims to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease. But, this Friday is not the only day you can participate in the movement; the campaign encourages … Continue reading Support the fight against heart disease- Wear Red on Feb. 4
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States. In fact, every year, 1 in 4 women die from heart disease related problems. February is America Heart Month, and each February PrettyCity.com partners with The Heart Truth to present the love you campaign . For the entire month of February you can visit prettycity.com to browse $39 Love You spa and salon … Continue reading February is America Heart Month
I used to work in the beauty industry. Needless to say I had the lucky fortune of being surrounded by shelves upon shelves of every beauty product imaginable with the ability to take home whatever and how much I wanted. And, like any kid in a free candy store, it’s very easy to get greedy. So, now that those days are behind me (a good … Continue reading A Beautiful Cause: Donate the products that make you look good, so you can feel good
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