EVENT ALERT: Dresses For Dreams with Sunni of 95.5

Come network and enjoy complimentary Remy Martin cocktails while helping young girls from low-income families attend their prom with self-confidence and style by providing free dresses and accessories. Hosted by Sunni of WPGC 95.5 this event will benefit Families Matters of Greater Washington. Admission is free with a prom dress.


I still have a dress that I purchased for prom in 2002 that still has the tags on it (and I can still fit by the way). I'm sure a young lady would love to wear it this year.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

6-9PM

Indulj 1208 U Street NW, Washington DC

RSVP@knprmarketing.com

DO Ubuntu Orphan Bracelets

Ubuntu Orphan Bracelets

 "One of the sayings in our country is Ubuntu - the essence of being human. Ubuntu speaks particularly about the fact that you can't exist as a human being in isolation. It speaks about our interconnectedness. You can't be human all by yourself, and when you have this quality - Ubuntu - you are known for your generosity." - Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Be known for your generosity and help someone else in need. Ubuntu organization has the Orphan Bracelet Campaign to support orphans in Africa.

"The orphan bracelet is handcrafted by local South African woman living with HIV/AIDS using (lead free) copper, brass and aluminum wire.100% of the proceeds go towards helping mother's and children in South Africa whose lives have been severely impacted by HIV/AIDS. No matter how many you wear, your DO Ubuntu Orphan bracelets, will not set off airport security alarms. DO wear them in the shower."


The bracelets look amazing stacked up, and each and every purchase truly makes a difference! For as little as $15 (the same price as a lipstick!) you are getting an amazing piece of jewelry AND helping a child. Really, I can not think of a better use of $15. PLEASE buy one here http://www.orphanbracelet.org/online-shop/buy.

Bloomingdales is now a partner. Not only can you order them online, you can visit your local Bloomingdales to purchase them as well.

***CONTEST***

BelleDuJour is going to do a give-a-away. If you buy a bracelet, please tweet me or email me a picture of you wearing it and I am going to pick 5 people to send a free rosewood Tibetan bracelet that I make and wear all the time too! Absolutely free! She will pick the 5 "winners" on March 15! That gives you a month to order and receive and tweet her a picture of the Orphan Bracelets. Follow her on Twitter: @BelleDuJourNYC

 
 

*peace love & couture*

D2T III Tribute: Carol Hannah

Discover Wonderland with Carol Hannah

Again, in collaboration with Echelon Life, I created a polyvore set to pay tribute to a featured designer from their most recent charitable event Drive 2 Thrive III. This set is a tribute to Carol Hannah of Lifetime TV's "Project Runway".

The event is October 16, 2010. Make sure you purchase your tickets today! You don't want to miss out on THE fashion benefit of the season. http://www.drive2thrive.org/

Discover Wonderland: Drive 2 Thrive III by The Real Echelon Life LLC featuring crystal earrings

Couture Event: Drive 2 Thrive III

Echelon Life presents Drive 2 Thrive III:

"Discover Wonderland"

THE fashion benefit of the season

Join Echelon Life as they celebrate the wonderful spirit of philanthropy in our community. Inspired by the imagination illustrated in "Alice in Wonderland", they have created an evening to remember- delightful delicacies, fabulous fashion and inspiring inductees into the Drive to Thrive Hall of Fame. The event will take place at Port Discovery in Baltimore on October 16th at 7 p.m.



So much talent will be showcased at this event! This year's featured fashion designer's who will bring their Spring 2011 collections straight from NY Fashion Week to Baltimore include Lifetime TV's "Project Runway" stars Carol Hannah, Jay Nicolas Sario and from Bravo TV's "The Fashion Show", Reco Chapple! The runway will also include looks from Baltimore star Bishmie Cromartie, Wendy Kaufman (also on Project Runway) and an exhibit of the latest creations from the MD Academy of Couture.



This year Echelon Life will honor Ms. Debbi Weinberg, found and chair of Girls' Empowerment Mission (GEM), as the 2010 Community Champion for her Living Classrooms Foundation Program which seeks to empower high school girls from under served communities through mentorship from freshman year to graduation.


Get your tickets now! I hope to see you at this couture event. Ticket prices start at $35.



For more information about Echelon Life, please visit their website http://www.theechelonlife.com/
For questions or sponsorship requests, please contact info@theEchelonlife.com

Couture Event: The Platinum Health Benefit

(Silver Spring, Maryland)- The Gbomai Bestman Foundation, a 501(c)(3), will host its inaugural fundraiser, entitled "The Platinum Health Benefit: Introducing The Gbomai Bestman Foundation", Saturday, August 21, 2o10, at The Manor Country Club. The event will feature an exhibition tennis match, a VIP red carpet entrance, followed by a cocktail reception (includes a silent auction), a formal dinner and after-party.

The goal of the fundraiser is to increase financial support for the foundation's core objective; the eradication of maternal and infant mortality affecting women and children in Liberia, West Africa. The event will unite some of the most esteemed humanitarians, celebrities, dignitaries and business executives as they lend their support for a common cause.

Dikembe Mutombo, a well known humanitarian, will serve as the evening keynote speaker. Additional remarks will be given by Leymah Gbowee, the recent recipient of the prestigious John F. Kennedy Courage Award; and Russian designer Tysndyma Kroujilov will unveil her latest high fashion collection. Other notables international soccer player George Weah; The Republic of Liberia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Madam Marjon Kamara; actor Hassan Johnson; celebrity fashion blogger Brooke Kao and fashion and style icon Amber Rose.

General admission tickets are $65. For VIP packages and sponsorship opportunities please visit http://www.gbomaibestmanfoundation.org/.

About the Gbomai Bestman Foundation

The Gbomai Bestman Foundation Inc. is dedicated to improving the health and well being of mothers and children through pre and postnatal care, nutrition, child health care, family planning and health education to reduce maternal and child mortality rate in Liberia, West Africa.

For media inquiries please contact:

El' Jay DeShield

DeShield Enterprises, LLC

703.498.8578

info@deshieldenterprises.com