Gifts that Give Back

As the holiday season is approaching, it is now time to think about those gifts to get for loved ones! This holiday season I am getting gifts that give back! These organizations donate a percentage of the proceeds of certain products to various charities. Philosophy has a Tree House line that donates 100% of the proceeds to PBS and PBS Kids. UNICEF has put out toys to raise money. If you are interested in giving a gift that gives back, you can google "Gifts that give back" or visit these websites:

worldofgood.ebay.com/home
globalgoodspartners.org

I am getting all my gifts this season through organizations like these and I challenge you to please get one gift that could give back so much to great causes! Please spread the word about this gift giving idea!

MAC Cosmetics

In the October issue of Glamour there is a section called "44 Ways to Look Amazing Now" starting on page 86. Check out the makeup that is mentioned but especially check out MAC cosmetics. I actually just bought a MAC lipstick featured in the article and I love it! MAC cosmetics have always been a favorite of mine because they are so high quality. I talked to the MAC specialist at South Park mall in Charlotte, NC and he said that MAC prides itself on putting all it's resources into the product, not the packaging. That is why MAC is packaged in basic black plastic. All the money spent goes into the actual product which is why MAC is such good quality! I would definitely suggest A) checking out the October issue of Glamour and B) go and check out the MAC cosmetics!

DSW

In the October issue of Glamour on page 78 there is a Glamalert page on DSW. This is an amazing shoe store! I went last week and got a pair of adorable new shoes! I would highly recommend this store to anyone! They have a great selection of shoes and they are pretty affordable as well. Check out dsw.com as well!!

Updates!

If you have gotten a chance to read the October issue of Glamour, check out page 136! My name is on there!! Also, check out www.glamour.tv each Monday for new episodes! Don't forget to keep checking out glamalert.com as well!

Ann Taylor Loft

Petal

Petal
Charlotte, NC

Petal is a small, urban/chic, boutique in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Petal has a huge collection of fashionable clothes for both women and children. Designers such as Shoshanna are featured in the boutique. Petal is owned by a husband/wife team. The people that work at Petal are phenomenal as well. I had called to see what their hours were and they stayed open 30 extra minutes just so I could come by and check it out! This store is a great place both for it's merchandise and customer service. I would recommend Petal to anyone!

Fashion Week in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is having their very own Fashion Week! It is going to be September 18-20, 2008 at the Blake Hotel. There will be runway shows, workshops, vendors, entertainment, a celebrity host, and so much more! To learn more info about CNCFW please visit:
www.CharlotteNCFashionWeek.com

or Call: 888-644-9230.

Check it out!!