Oscar for the Home

Oscar de la Renta is one of my high-end favorites, so it was no surprise when I loved the back cover ad of this month's Traditional Home magazine (actually, it's technically the October 2010 issue)... it's a Lee Jofa home textiles collection inspired by De la Renta's fashion.



On page 34 of the magazine, there was an inset that read:

Ball skirts made with De la Renta's fabrics for Lee Jofa will be auctioned off to benefit Casa del Nino, a child assistance program the designer co-founded in his native Dominican Republic. For additional details visit LeeJofa.com.

How cool!

You Stay Classy, Under Armour!

This came in my email inbox today. Well done, UA!

Join Us and Help True Heroes

When you buy any Under Armour gear through this email, 10% of the proceeds will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project, which honors and empowers the men and women who have given so much to protect this country.

Gear up with Under Armour today. Represent your team. Support our heroes.
Shop the Collection >>>Hmm... wonder who would appreciate some UA gifts?

You can go here to find out more about the Wounded Warriors Project.

Coats!

I know, if you're a local reader, it's kind of absurd to mention coats already (it's still fairly consistently warm here), but if you're ready to clean out your closet... here's some great motivation from NC retailer, Great Outdoor Provision Company!



Save 20% on a jacket* when you donate a gently used one Oct 1-12, 2009.

*Excludes vests, pullovers and a few jacket styles - over 50 styles qualify for the discount!

Thanks for your support! In 2008 our customers brought in 2561 coats to be donated to local missions.
Full details online at http://greatoutdoorprovision.com/culture/wesupport/coat-swap/.


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Into Sneakers?

...then this is a cool event you won't want to miss!

Style Your Sole: Give Shoes to A Child In Need
Hosted by Bottega Salon and Alter EGO



Date: October 24, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Noir Lounge, 425 Glenwood Ave - Raleigh, NC

Come together with local artists in our community to express yourself and help children in need by customizing your own blank, canvas TOMS. TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.

One for One.

On October 24th you will have the opportunity to get involved! Bottega Hair Studio and Alter EGO are teaming up with Noir Bar and Lounge to host the triangle’s first Style Your Sole party!

Pre-purchase your very own pair of TOMS shoes for $49 by filling out the registration information at the link below. Come to Noir at 2:00pm and paint your canvas TOMS alongside an array of local artists; paints and supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Local DJ’s will be outside spinning while you paint.

There will also be an organic wine tasting and a spread of organic treats provided by Zely and Ritz. This is a family friendly event, so bring everyone! After the painting is finished we will all move inside to Noir’s after party for drinks more great music!

Contact:
Alter Ego Salon
119 E Hargett St., Ste. 200 | Raleigh, NC 27601
919-832-6239
yourego@alteregoraleigh.com

Massive Sale Alert: The Body Shop Warehouse Sale

How many of you local readers knew that the global retailer The Body Shop actually has a large presence in North Raleigh (closer to Wake Forest, from what I hear)? Big thanks to Jess for forwarding me the following email!


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Even as a mark rep myself, I'm really glad to post this for a few reasons:
1 - Competition is always healthy. Keeps brands/retailers on their toes.
2 - Like mark., The Body Shop is strongly against animal testing. They also have a very impressive list of social, eco, and other amazing values. Read more here, here, and here!
3 - The local presence. The Body Shop keeps a lot of local people employed here in Raleigh.

Here's a Google Maps link, if you're interested in going!