The spirit of collaboration is all about “working together” and that is the goal of two of my favorite clients: Print 4 Change and Elevate New York. It all started with a visit to the classroom. I asked Jeremy Carroll, Vice President of Print 4 Change, to share with the students of Elevate the secrets of social enterprise. The students were so inspired by the idea that business could do good that they wanted a hand in it. So we challenged the students with a business opportunity – the chance to sell custom Elevate notebooks to raise funds for their very own mentor program. The rules of the game: 50% of each notebook goes to Elevate, and the sales are to be managed by the students. To see more pictures from the campaign shoot visit the Print 4 Change Facebook page! To see more about the notebook project visit Elevate New York!

Thanks to Lorraine Miller, author of the gratitude journal “From Gratitude to Bliss” for including my review in the latest round of journals! Don’t forget, a purchase will support kids in Haiti via Print 4 Change!

One of the things I love to do is share my latest beauty finds with girlfriends, and I had to take the time to share my latest beauty tool with all of you too! “From Gratitude to Bliss” is a beautiful little journal that helps you make it a habit to log the things you are grateful for. You should know by now that I am only an advocate of things I believe in and things that inspire me, so I wanted to share how choosing gratitude on a daily basis has literally increased my beauty factor! Friends and loved ones have noticed a huge difference and, more importantly, I have noticed a difference in my skin, my attitude, my joy and my productivity! I hope with all my heart you take the time to foster gratitude in your heart, and therefore in your life. This little journal is the most powerful beauty tool on my list, and has become my #1 recommendation for women who desire to live a life of true beauty! I hope you join myself and all the other true beauties using this powerful tool to unleash the beauty within. Not only will it make a difference in your life, it will make a difference in the lives of beautiful children in Haiti. Being printed by Print 4 Change, 50% of the printing profits provide food, water, shelter, and education to those living in poverty. To learn more about the Print 4 Change giving portfolio, see www.print4change.com! And to start your own journey of gratitude, order your copy of “From Gratitude to Bliss” today on Amazon!

LF is one of my favorite boutiques in Soho! If you are in NYC this weekend, make sure you stop by and check out this amazing store and help fight breast cancer!

L’Occitane’s Shea Butter is not only an essential beauty product for millions of women around the globe, it’s also essential for the livelihood of women in Burkina Faso. L’Occitane started the production of this lovely product with only 100 local women and the success of this little tube has grown to employ nearly 12,000 local women and fund the L’Occitane Foundation, which endeavors to obtain “autonomy and economic emancipation” for the women of Burkina Faso.

Join me for an evening of philanthropic fashion during fall fashion week @ Bar Basque in Manhattan! Soham Dave is a chic line that gives you a taste of India! We will be showcasing designs at the party! I will also be sharing my latest beauty tool: an eco-friendly + socially conscious gratitude journal called From Gratitude to Bliss! 10 signed copies will be raffled, so don’t miss out! See you for an evening of fashion + philanthropy this coming NY Fashion Week!

The time has come! Philanthropic fashion brand, Same Sky is teaming up with Frette to give shoppers the give-back route for Fashions Night Out! This is one of the funnest nights in NYC so make sure you add this special event to your social calendar!

So come check out the sun wear line with me next Wednesday! You definitely need in some Warby this summer! I can’t wait to place my order and party with the Warby Team!!!

I had the privilege of another interview with Jodi Truglio of The Green Stylist, an eco and ethical fashion blog based in San Francisco! Enjoy the interview and stay tuned for our next philanthropic fashion event! Thank you to all who came out to support a beautiful evening! We are thankful for you!