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After reading about dozens of abandoned dogs found in puppy mills in Texas, I wanted to get involved with rescue pets. With the exception of my current dog (bought a hypo-allergenic Coton du Tulear for my son who is allergic to everything!), I have always adopted my cats and dogs from rescue centers. When so [...]
One of our favorite bag designers, Joy Gryson, has just proven you do not need buckets of money to have good taste. Actually, quite the contrary. I wholeheartedly agree with her outlook; I find girls on a budget to be more stylish and resourceful than those who buy complete looks off the runway (which can [...]
Luisa Via Roma presents: “PUG DOGS FOR HAPPY KIDS”! During the Firenze4Ever weekend in Florence last January, we adopted this adorable pug made by Steiff, the German producer of handmade plush toys, and customized by BALMAIN. Twenty one pug dogs total were customized exclusively for Luisa Via Roma by a selection of the most prominent [...]
Hey college snobs– how many college sweat shirts do you own that remind you more of your pajamas than couture?! Well I have the solution for you– this Emily jacket from Smartthreads brings a touch of “Jil Sanders” into an otherwise uninspiring collegiate fashion world. Smatthreads 1=1 is a new brand representing the best in [...]
One of my favorite designers has just added philanthropist to his growing list of titles. 100% of proceeds from Thakoon‘s limited edition checkered red/blue scarf will go towards the Somalia famine relief efforts. Yes you read that correctly, 100% of proceeds, not just a measly 10 or 20%, Thakoon means business and he needs you [...]
Year after year, the House of Gucci has shown dedication in its support of UNICEF’s Schools for Africa project. This initiative, whose mission is to give needy African children the opportunity for a quality education, has been of great importance to Gucci for the past seven years. Starting in 2005, Gucci’s commitment to UNICEF has [...]
