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Campaign Cute
Marc Jacobs, Beyonce’ and other politically-active, fashion-savvy designers have created runway worthy styles supporting the 2012 Barrack Obama presidential campaign. Unlike other political fashion creations that can be boringly simple, these designs are inspired and chic. From bags to clutches, tee-shirts and tanks, rocking your political stance has never been more easy. Pairing this Beyoncé and Tina Knowles tee with the navy clutch by Grace Tsao-Wu and Laura Kofoid, together with your favorite black skinnies couldn’t be a more fashionable way to boldly accent your voting voice.
Check out the store on the Campaign’s Website to pre-order AND be sure to keep an eye out for additional designs from Russel Simmons, Vera Wang and others!
REVAMPED Show in Chicago
Tomorrow, EarthShare of Illinois will present their 2nd Annual green fashion show. REVAMPED: A Fashion Show for a Greener Society, will be held at Bridgeport Art Center located at 1200 W 35th Street in Chicago. The show will feature local designers using recyclable materials, and a silent auction. The green carpet event is a must attend for Chicago area greenies and socialites.
Proceeds will benefit EarthShare of Illinois, which represents over 60 leading environmental and conservation organizations making a difference locally, nationally and internationally.
View some of the designs featured in last years show below.
For more information visit: http://earthshare-illinois.org/revamped/
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Relief Review: Fashionable Efforts Helping Japan
As the 24 hour disaster coverage has slowed to more abbreviated updates, our routines have allowed most of us to return to life as usual. For the people of Japan, however, life as usual will never be what it once was. The latest reports are placing the total death toll above 10,000; while the challenges and conditions survivors are facing are truly heartbreaking.
The last thing the FS team wants to do is depress anyone, but please don’t forget how fortunate we are . . . and that we can (and should) help. Here are just a few of the many relief efforts you can contribute to with ease and style.
Rebuild Japan Tee
The people at Threadless put forth a T-Shirt design challenge for the cause. The winning design, called “Rebuild Japan” was submitted by Jason Yang. Threadless is donating an AWESOME 100% of net proceeds to the American Red Cross’s Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund. The tees are available (here) in men and women’s styles for $20.
Natori.com
Natori is donating 10% of all Natori.com and JosiebyNatori.com sales to the Red Cross through the end of April. H&M has decided to donate 100,000 garments to Japanese relief efforts and is closing stores in Tokyo so that associates there can be with their families. Ralph Lauren, in conjunction with the United Way, is also contributing through the sale of a limited edition Japan Hope Polo. 100% of proceeds will be donated to humanitarian efforts through a United Way affiliate in Japan.
So get to shopping and help out. If you would like to donate directly to efforts, please remember that there are those who take advantage of tragedies for financial profit. Be sure to vest a charity or donation drive before releasing money. You can always go through a channel backed by United Way, The Red Cross or another reputable agency.
Savvy Giving!
How Much Is That Dress In The Window?
Custom Couture Cleaner, Madame Paulette, is helping to spread the Holiday spirit. Famous designers and models donated dresses to be displayed in the Madame Paulette Flagship location’s New York windows. The dresses were items up for auction on Charity Buzz. The “Model Behavior” auction was an initiative of One Frickin Day.
October Wrap-Up: Pink Picks
With October coming to an end, The Fab Savvy team wanted to wrap up the month by highlighting some of our favorite Breast Cancer Awareness supporting items.
Number 3 ~ Clinique: Great Lips Great Cause
If you have not snagged one of these already, you may be too late. This key ring set includes two cute charms and three pampering lip formulas from Clinique. For just $16, the set was a popular buy at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and online. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Number 2 ~ Michael Kors: Key To The Cure Tee
Michael Kors, for Saks Fifth Avenue, designed a wonderful, wearable tee. Its everything we have come to depend on MK to be; cute but easily added to our wardrobe rotation. This would look great under a blazer. Proceeds help benefit local breast cancer charities.
Number 1 ~ Kara Ross for Ann Taylor Loft: Kara Ross Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet
Our Favorite October pick is this bracelet by Kara Ross. The piece is one of three from three great designers approached by Ann Taylor to create items specifically to raise research funds. $5 from each purchase goes toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
