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Norma Kamali’s Latest Cause Was Inspired By Bridesmaids

Dec 27, 2012 @ 1:00 pm

Dynamo designer/wellness advocate Norma Kamali is spearheading a movement to stop objectification—and has Kristen Wiig to thank for it. Following a long-term preoccupation with women’s self-esteem issues, Kamali “saw Bridesmaids and thought, this is the most brilliant movie and the most telling about the culture and what it is that I’m trying to connect to,” she told InStyle.com. “In the beginning when Jon Hamm’s character is objectifying this young woman, who wants to believe that by objectifying herself and mistaking that for love, she will get love from him in the end.” After swapping stories with the women around her about everything from cat calls to workplace sexual harassment, Kamali launched the Stop Objectification site, which gives women a place to submit their own experiences of being objectified. “Tell everybody to just dump those stories,” says the designer. “When you have a secret and you haven’t been doing anything about it, it’s therapeutic to put a picture up and a statement up about who you are—you’re taking a positive, empowered action. We are more than what we look like; we’re a composite of experiences.” Watch her provocative “Hey Baby” video above and get inspired to share.

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The Fashion for Sandy Relief Initiative Raised $1.7 Million

Dec 20, 2012 @ 11:35 am

Now this is how fashion gives back! The Fashion for Sandy Relief Initiative raised $1.7 million for those who suffered from the Super Storm. The online auction bid off items such as a meet-and-greet with Victoria Beckham, a Tory Burch shopping spree and lunch with the designer, and plenty of other prizes donated by those in the fashion industry. The most popular item? A week-long internship with DKNY PR Girl, which racked up a total of 34 bids. 

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UGG’s New Puzzle Boot for Kids: Benefits Hurricane Sandy

Dec 12, 2012 @ 3:31 pm

UGG Australia is contributing to the recovery efforts of Hurricane Sandy with the release of this new limited-edition “Classic Art & Sole Boot” by donating $10 of each pair sold to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America affected by the storm. The design for is part of UGG’s Art & Sole charitable program—the tenth-anniversary boot, to be exact—and features a puzzle print inspired by Buket Pamuk of Turkey whose artwork won the Art & Sole design contest. “Pamuk’s winning desing was inspired by children, and depicts interesting puzzle pieces with an overlaying message of hope,” the company said in a statement. Pick up the boots for toddlers ($100) and kids ($130) at UGG stores and online at uggaustralia.com.

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Rachel Roy and Deepak Chopra Collaboration Now Available at AHAlife!

Nov 1, 2012 @ 5:11 pm

Rachel Roy’s collaboration with Deepak Chopra is now available at AHAlife! The partnership materialized after the designer reached out to the world-renowned author/doctor of alternative medicine via Twitter earlier this year. Roy, who cites Deepak Chopra as a constant source or inspiration, was elated when he replied. “For me, getting a response from Deepak was like somebody else getting a response from Madonna. That’s when I asked him for a meeting,” Roy told InStyle.com. The collection includes T-shirts ($40 each) featuring Chopra quotes such as “Ask for nothing less than inspiration” as well as Eastern-inspired handcrafted jewelry like this Sword Stack Ring ($296). The pieces are available exclusively on AHAlife.com for three weeks, with 100 percent of proceeds from sales being donated to the Chopra Foundation. Click through the gallery to see the full collection. Happy shopping!

Jennifer Davis

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QVC’s Shoes on Sale Show is Tonight; Sales Go to Breast Cancer Research

Oct 24, 2012 @ 3:35 pm

We love shopping for a cause, and QVC is giving us a good reason to tonight with its FFANY Shoes on Sale special. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST, many of the shoes on qvc.com and on TV will be available for half the manufacturer’s price, with net proceeds benefiting breast cancer research and education, thanks to a special partnership the retailer has with the Fashion Footwear Charitable Foundation (FFANY). On Monday, Nicole Richie, Kristin Cavallari, and Katrina Bowden got a sneak peek at the shoe sale at the 19th Annual FFANY Shoes on Sale gala in New York City, where Richie’s House of Harlow shoes were snatched up quickly by guests. “I’m so excited people are supporting my dream and supporting my work,” she told InStyle.com. “To be a part of this great cause, I felt it was really important.” Tune in, and happy shoe shopping!

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Davines’ Sustainable Beauty Day: Get Involved!

Oct 15, 2012 @ 5:48 pm

If you’re on the books for a trim or dramatic crop, cancel your next appointment and head to the salon tonight! Marking Davines’ second annual Sustainable Beauty Day, the hair care company teamed up with over 50 salons nationwide to raise money for The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. Cut and styling services are free of charge today, with salons asking for a minimum donation of $15 toward the cause. Last year, the day raised over $25,000 and helped plant 6,000 fruit trees across Mozambique and in South Africa. “This is a great way to introduce ourselves to some new clients while supporting a great cause,” Gill Hodgson owner of Taboo Hair Salon in Los Angeles told InStyle.com about participating. This year, 100% of profits will fund a fruit tree planting project in Brazil which will serve as a direct food source for in-need communities. Want to get involved? Visit FTPF to see participating salons nationwide.

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Christy Turlington Burns Designs Baby Accessories for Every Mother Counts

Oct 11, 2012 @ 5:32 pm

Christy Turlington Burns teamed up with Ergobaby to create a collection of baby accessories benefitting her charity, Every Mother Counts. “They understand the importance of the bonding between a mother and child,” Turlington Burns told InStyle.com of why she got involved at the launch of the collection. The idea is in line with her non-profit, which raises awareness for maternal health and aims to reduce maternal mortality worldwide. The collection includes two carriers, a diaper bag, and a purse, each featuring an “Umbra” fabric created by a designer from Togo, Africa and a message saying “my mom counts.” “To create something that was special and inspired by some of the countries with the worst statistics was really important,” she added. “I almost want to have a baby again to go through enjoying what these things do!” The items are now available on store.ergobaby.com, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Every Mother Counts.

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Pink Products We Love

Oct 1, 2012 @ 5:04 pm

Happy October! Autumn’s first full month is also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which has focused attention on the disease and helped raise funds to fight it for the past 25 years. It’s a cause that’s close to the heart of the fashion industry, with everyone from Ralph Lauren to Bloomingdale’s creating special products and donating a portion of proceeds to combat the disease. We’ve rounded up our favorite pieces—click through the gallery to see how you can support the cause!

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