I had a closet obsession with the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen lines of clothes at Wal-Mart when they were available there. I have tiny feet so I would rock those little kid shoes like no other in college. It helped keep my chic and cheap cost down.  The girls have upgraded to their Elizabeth and James line. The Elizabeth and James line is refined, bohemian, and luxurious of course, but it does eat into my budget a bit more than the Wal-Mart line did!
One of their great pieces is this Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace. The necklace is in response to …read more

Lauren Conrad, former star of MTV’s The Hills, designer and spokesperson for Avon’s Mark Cosmetics, has lauched the m.powerment by mark campaign.  Did you know an extremely high percentage of women ages 16 – 24 experience partner violence?  The m.powerment program was launched to help stop the cycle of dating abuse and partner violence. It is dedicated to empower young women everywhere by selecting and funding five organizations that are making a strong statement to end abuse in dating relationships.
Want to show your support for this worthwhile cause? It’s as simple as purchasing the Have A Heart Necklace! 100% …read more

Do you want to contribute to a worthy cause as you search and shop for Mother’s Day gifts?  You can simultaneously honor your mom, save money on gifts and support a nonprofit organization by shopping through and using the following websites.
GoodShop.com is an online marketplace that’s partnered with 1,000+ stores (from Amazon to Zales). GoodShop.com donates a percentage of each purchase to the (or your mom’s) favorite nonprofit organization of your choice. You can also score coupons and deals while you browse.
Sound good? It’s really simple, too!
1. Go to www.goodshop.com
2. Designate your favorite cause (you only do this the …read more

Remember Spoonfed Art? Makers of pretty, pretty necklaces? Well they’re doing something good for eating disorders. For a month starting today, you can bid on some necklaces and other items on behalf of the cause. Eating disorders are terrible things and we need all the fight we can get. Find out more here.