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The Fabulous Giver encourages readers to embrace philanthropy and charitable living without sacrificing their lifestyle or interests. TFG brings readers stylish ways to donate to worthy causes.
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Muah! Pucker Up for Charity
Ladies, keep your pout kissable and charitable with one of the following lip glosses or lipsticks! Afterglow Cosmetics This all-organic cosmetic line promises beauty vixens quality makeup without the harsh chemicals that could be found in other prod...
L’Oréal “The Color of Hope” Campaign
L’Oréal Paris has a longstanding participant in the fight against ovarian cancer. Since 1997, the company’s efforts have donated over $18 million to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). This being September and all, the beauty brand is g...
“YES to Carrots” Seed Fund
Apparently, carrots are not only good for your eyes, but your skin and the community as well! I was first introduced to “YES to Carrots” products when I received the carrot body scrub in a swag bag from Shecky’s. I love the product ...
NARS Wants You Safe and Beautiful
The beauty brand with sexy product names like Pillow Talk, Striptease, and more want you to have a safe and beautiful “orgasm.” Yes, that is a very intentional pun. The NARS Safer Multiple Orgasm kit contains the creamy Multiple in Orgasm...
ULTA Awards Recap
About a week ago, I mentioned that I would be in attendance as ULTA treated its inaugural scholarship recipients to an afternoon of pampering at the 18,000 sq. ft store and salon on Chicago’s State Street. I did and I had an absolute blast meet...
“Look Good…Feel Better” Turns 20!
While treatments such as chemotherapy are an essential part of fighting cancer, no one denies that it can and will change your appearance. And, of course, outer beauty isn’t everything, but things like the loss of hair or skin changes definitel...
Bobbi Brown Discusses Giving Back
Entrepreneur and beauty maven, Bobbi Brown, is involved in many charitable causes, including Dress for Success. She recently chatted with Forbes.com to discuss how she balances her career with giving back, and why it’s important for women to ma...
ULTA Awards Scholarships to Students
This Friday, ULTA will host 16 scholarship winners at the unofficial flagship store on Chicago’s State Street (114 S. State). High school students from across the country had the opportunity to write an essay discussing what the words “enrich, em...
The Body Shop Fights Domestic Violence
The Body Shop is an advent supporter of various charitable causes. I’ve featured their items which support HIV/AIDS initiative, MTV’s Staying Alive. Did you know that they also have products which support domestic violence organizations? ...
Jeannette, Juvenesse, and a Journey
“When you decide to do something for the good of mankind, the universe comes behind you and supports you.” – Jeannette Kravitz Last month, I attended a charity spa event at Juvenesse Spa (520 W. Erie, Chicago). The proceeds of the event w...
KB’s Journey: Partying for a Cause
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of hosting my favorite ladies for my Johnson and Johnson Cause Party. The idea behind the event was to gather my girlfriends for food, drinks, laughter, and, of course, a great cause. My ladies gathered at my place aro...
Kiehl’s Gives Back
A couple of weeks ago, I started following Kiehl’s on Twitter (@kiehlsnyc), and noticed every now and then they would donate 100% of sales of any given item to the Waterkeeper Alliance. They called the campaign “10/10/10,” which ess...
Basa Body Products Help Build Kenya’s Economy
I’m all about spoiling myself and spoiling others. And, one of my favorite ways to do so lately is with bath products. I used to laugh at people who went overboard with luscious soaps, silky lotions, and fancy scrubs. Now, I can’t get eno...
the Balm: Cheeky Beauty for a Cause
I stumbled across the Balm website last week and immediately fell in love with two things on the home page: the cheeky 40s/50s pop art and the image of the limited edition eyeshadow for charity. So, embracing my new obsession with beauty products, I ...
Spa Week is Back!
It’s that time of year again. Spa Week has returned! This semi-annual event runs from April 13-19th and allows participants to spoil themselves with awesome spa treatments at a discounted rate of $50! Yep, that’s it! When you visit SpaWee...
New M.A.C. Viva Glam Products In Stores TODAY!
Earlier in the month, M.A.C. Viva Glam spokesperson, Fergie, rolled out the new collection with an in-store event for the media. The new hues will be available in stores starting today (pics below), and as always, 100% of sales benefit the M.A.C. AID...
Beautiful Brows
Today’s Beauty for the Cause is brought to us by Laura Geller’s Brow Marker…It’s no secret that the key to a great face is a great brow…And, even if you have the best brow specialist on duty, you’ll more than like...
Boston Event: Manicures and Martinis
Boston Babes, if you’re free this evening and in need of a little mani action, then you should head on over to Town’s Nail and Skin Center (336 Newbury Street, Boston) for “Manicures and Martinis.” For a $25 donation, you will...
ANIKO Dream Glam Event
I hope you all have been keeping up with all the charitable happenings in Chicago! Please break out your calendars and get ready to add another event to your planner! Next Thursday (the 19th), Aniko Salon and Spa (1109 S. Wabash) is inviting guests t...
Win Free Shecky’s Tickets!
Chicago gals…Don’t forget to send me your information to enter the raffle for Shecky’s Girls Night Out tickets! All you need to do is send me (thefabgiver@gmail.com) the following information by this Thursday, the 26th: Your Name Yo...
IMD Guest House Fundraiser at Bloomie’s!
Before I get started, let me just say that I l-o-v-e events like this one! The Illinois Medical District Guest House Foundation has a goal of providing affordable short-term housing to the families of patients receiving treatment at one of the three*...
M.A.C. Hello Kitty Charity Auction Starts TONIGHT!
Every girl’s best friend, M.A.C., partnered with thirty top fashion designers to bring the world couture designs inspired by Hello Kitty. The designs were unveiled last week at an event attended by fashion’s finest and celebrities. The...
Lather Salon Presents “Girls Night Out”
To my Chicago ladies, I know that the weather is testing your nerves, but don’t let it get the best of you! Try altering your beauty routine to help you feel better! Lather Salon is hosting events tonight and tomorrow designed to not only pre...
