"Pretty Powerful."

Call me lazy, but I'm so about copy, paste and link back. But the message is still the same. Quick and dirty. :-)

Bobbi Brown is ... hosting a video contest, where she asks contributors: “How do YOU go from feeling pretty – to pretty powerful?” Among the entries, fifteen finalists will be chosen and sent a personalized selection of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics to create their next Pretty Powerful video submission. In March, the gallery of videos will be open for public voting. For every vote cast in the Pretty Powerful contest, Bobbi Brown will donate $1 to Dress for Success, an organization that provides disadvantaged women with interview suits and career development advice. Three grand prize winners will be chosen and flown to New York City for a master class and brunch with Bobbi Brown.

http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/prettypowerful/

http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/get-real-bobbi-browns-pretty-powerful-campaign.html

A FREE photoshoot, say what?!

Tasha Prescott of BeU Photography has started a project called 5252. What is this exactly and how does it involve you? I'll let her explain:

From her site:

"What is 5252? It's the beginning of a New Year and we enter into 2010 with a fresh start!

A fresh start to do something different is an excellent idea. So while a lot of photographers are having 365 day projects or 52week projects, I decided to use my 52wks to give back to grow professionally, but also give others an opportunity to experience what custom photography is.

The 5252 project for BEU is simple. Every Monday, we will select individuals to take advantage of a free session with Ms. T Prescott. This is going to work through online application. If not chosen for that week, do not fret, your application stays on file and may be chosen for another week.

Each week will focus on a different type of shoot. The Session will be posted by Sunday, and Monday will start all over again. The session fee is waived, hence 52wks, 52faces, 52sessions for free! (minimum $150 value)"

Learn more about the project and apply for you chance to be chosen for a free shoot here.

Updated to add a few more photos from the 5252 Project!  Head on over to apply for your spot asap!

Pray. Give. Support.

Haiti. The eyes are watching.

Please do what you can to help in the recovery, rebuilding, sustaining...efforts of Haiti right now. Every little bit helps. (Also, please be sure to research before giving to any charity.)

If you're in the US text "Yele" to 501 501 and $5 will go toward earthquake relief in Haiti. International donations can be made through http://www.yele.org. --Wyclef's Organization

Donate through UNICEF

Donate through the American Red Cross

Make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross to help the people of Haiti text "HAITI" to 90999. A $10 charge will be applied to your phone bill.

Call 1-888-407-4747 for information about missing family and friends

Haitian artist and constant supporter, Wyclef Jean on CNN:



If you know any more information that can help, please leave it in the comments section.

A good deed done good

"40-40-40"

If you haven't heard about this, yet, 40-40-40 was a series of weddings produced for a good cause.

From their site:

"Today, the average wedding and reception costs over $20,000. Due to the steep investment required, many couples opt to become married by going to the Justice of the Peace, which is not very memorable and can still cost as much as $200. What does "40-40-40" offer? An affordable dream come true. How? By offering you and your spouse-to-be, a first class wedding ceremony complete with FULL wedding reception for the incredible cost of...Just $40 per bride and $40 per groom."

Proceeds from the event went to the Atlanta's Children Shelter.

Learn more about the event and view pictures of its success here!

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Hunger
Breast Cancer
Child Health
Literacy
Rain Forest
Animal Rescue

Emarie does good

Any Project Runway fans out there?! If so, let me say that I'm one week behind, but the week before (*SPOILER ALERT* if you're also behind) one of my favorite models from the show was booted off. Emarie Wiltz!


Is it just me, does anyone else feel they should make the designers switch models every now and again. I'm all for loyalty, but this loyalty stuff doesn't make for great tv, lol. Especially on their new sister show, Models of the Runway. Not that we need more craziness on tv, but switching models would really make for a fun competition. For those of you who don't watch the show, let me explain how this works:


Each week the designers get to choose their models. The winning designer chooses first and then everyone else is in random order. The last designer has to choose between the last two models and the model left standing next to Heidi gets her classic German send-off, "auf Wiedersehen."

Why this means anything to the models is that this is a competition for them as well as they have their own prizes and exposure to fight for. However, after the first couple of episodes, the designers usually stick with the same model out of loyalty. Blah, blah, blah...I'm all for loyalty, but as the reality tv-junkie that I am, I need a little suspense and drama. They need to shake things up a bit. Again, especially for the sake of Models of the Runway.

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EDIT: I hope I'm not ruining this for anyone who hasn't seen it, yet, but let's say that I JUST caught up with this week's episode and happiness ensues. :-) And just to clarify, not necessarily because of the outcome, but just because it was more interesting.
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But I digress...back to why I originally started this post. Since the show, taped last year, Emarie has been off to do good for the world. She started a clothing line to bring attention the issues around the world called, Global Recess.

The mission, "To spread global responsibility through fashion." Check it out and grab a few items if you can or just spread the word. I love when people take their popularity and use it for good. A portion of each sales' proceeds go to an organization that fight human trafficking, the military use of children, and poverty among other things. Check out a few of the designs below:








Have a great weeked, everyone! And be inspired to do something good. :-)