Support The Girls: Shopping For A Good Cause

As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we'd be remiss if we didn't give you the opportunity to show your support and look and feel great doing it.

Here are some of our choices, purchase any or all, and a portion of the proceeds go to putting an end to this awful disease.

While you're at it, please visit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for more information on how you can make a difference.

Ladies, start your credit cards:



Wacoal is a personal favorite because they achieve the impossible: full support AND style in one package. Find it at Bare Necessities.



From the master of the natural look, a Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Collection of universally flattering pink lippies - find it at Bobbi Brown.




This hand cream leaves even the driest mitts perfectly smooth without feeling greasy. Best of all, it's loaded with anti-oxidants to prevent aging. Find it online at Aveda.

Why I Love Being A Blogger: Help Nie Nie!

(photo by Wendy Whitacre)

I read about this lovely blogger Nie Nie in the New York Times this weekend. She and her husband Christian were critically injured in a small plane crash recently and are now on the slow painful road to recovery.

Since hearing about this I have been totally inspired by the outpouring of support shown by all of the fashionable bloggers out there who have been raising funds to help. The always fabulous Wendy Brandes is auctioning off some of her wildly stunning creations. Read about it here and, if you have the means, BID!! Wendy's generosity knows no bounds. The higher the bids go, the more gold & diamond studded deliciousness she throws in.

If your funds are a tad more meager, like moi, you can make a donation to the family through PayPal. Just click on the banner below.

Hurry -- Shop For A Good Cause

It has been one of those days here at AIS International headquarters...yeesh!

I can't believe I forgot to tell you about this: God's Love We Deliver is an organization devoted to improving the health and well being for those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses. How do they do this? By delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to people who need them most.

What can you do to help them do what they do?

Shop.

From today through this Friday the 12th you can buy great designer goods for next to nothing. We're talking Coach, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, just to name a few. In fact, none of the items you see here are over $40:



Check out the Summer Warehouse Sale here!

A Stylish Gal's Guide To Good Deeds

Stumbled upon this from the good folks at Daily Candy and love the idea:

April 8, 2008
Rock Out with Your Frock Out
DonateMyDress.org

You lost a lot on prom night. The corsage was gone before you even reached the dance floor, and your updo came undone before pictures. And then there was, uhm, never mind.

One thing you held on to: your dress. And now you can lose that too for a good cause. The just-launched site DonateMyDress.org lists gown drives across the country, so you can find out where to ditch yours (and ditto for those looking to find one). Bridesmaid and special occasion frocks also fit the bill.

While you’re there, check out the heartwarming photos of happy gals in their prom garb, read letters from those you’ll be helping out, and find out how to become a mentor if you’ve got the time.

After all, it’s just like you to give it up.

Available online at donatemydress.org.