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In an effort to reduce bullying and cyberbullying among children, the program STOMP Out Bullying was created. Nation-wide reports of such incidents have developed a real need for such a program, and thus celebrities such as Demi Lovato, Lance Bass, and Emily Osment have joined in the program’s effort. The latest star player to join this team is luxury retailer …

Multi-platinum recording artist Nicki Minaj celebrated the launch of her fragrance, Pink Friday, with a personal appearance at Macy’s Herald Square in NYC, where she meet with 300 lucky fans on Monday, September 24, 2012. But Nicki couldn’t do it alone, she partnered with Elizabeth Arden, a global prestige beauty products company who helped her fragrance come to life. A natural progression in …

The Bright Promises Foundation is the only independent public foundation in Illinois solely dedicated to funding programs for children. They create opportunities for Illinois children to reach their full promise and potential. So It was a special night of fine dinging and music at an elegant Lincoln Park home designed by Roger Owen on Howe Street on Saturday, September 22. I loved …

Barbara Glass was the MC for Loyola’s first fashion show on Monday September 10th 2012. This event was so exciting because the school incorporated social media to create a buzz about the show and it was also a way for them to host a competition amongst their students on instagram [hashtag #qtherunway]! But truthfully the thing that made this event such a success …

Every day we make a conscious decision about how we want to portray ourselves through our sartorial choices. The way we dress inevitably makes a statement about who we are. Our attire is especially important when it comes to more formal occassions, such as a job interview, when a professional outfit can enable you to present yourself at your very best. But what if you don’t have the money to buy …

It’s truly unfortunate that most of the news we hear about athletes is bad news. We have hundreds of stories about our Michael Vicks and our Ben Roethlisbergers and our Plaxico Burresses. Well, here’s one about Israel Idonije using his fame in a positive way to help benefit the community.

For those in the Fashion Know, I’m sure you are looking forward to Fashion’s Night Out this Thursday, Sept. 8th. What began as a pet project of Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, to help stimulate New York’s economy in 2009, has grown into a worldwide event, being celebrated in fifteen different countries. What is Fashion’s Night Out? Well, it’s a chance …

Finally, we may be over the obsession with youth. Yes, I respect youth but we will age and, hopefully now we can do it gracefully as magazine covers for September are embracing this trend with Jennifer Aniston at 41 on the cover of Bazaar, Halle Berry at 43 on the cover of Vogue, and Julia Roberts at 43 on the …

When I post a note, I’m saying, “I choose to be positive!” This is the mission of Caitlin Boyle’s, Operation Beautiful; which began with her dedication to end negative self-talk in girls, women, and men by posting anonymous notes in public places for other people to find. Caitlin started leaving positive messages on the mirrors of public restrooms – at …

There is nothing more fashionable than a woman who is committed to a charitable cause. Last week, Barbra Streisand hosted a benefit for the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Heart Institute in order to raise money and awareness for heart disease. She’s seen loved ones suffer through heart disease and hopes women realize what a threat it is. Her philanthropic endeavor, in spite …