The fact that Sienna Miller was photographed walking her doggies in this groovy Humane Society hoodie emblazoned with Club Sandwiches Not Seals - which contributes to the fight against the Canadian seal hunt - pretty much ensures her status on the top of the Fashion It-Girl foodchain in our book.
Why not take a fashion tip from Ms. Miller & support businesses that help rather than harm our fab four-legged friends with these clothes, accessories & accoutrements that make it easy & chic to support animal rights causes:
Help save the baby seals & abolish the cruel Canadian seal hunt forever with a Humane Society hoodie from HSUS.com.
Let an adorable baby chick on this I am Not a Nugget messenger bag remind people that chickens are more than the sum of their parts. At PetaCatalog.org.
Don a pin made from pig-latin, reclaimed magazines & catalogs, and mounted on scraps of plastic destined for the landfill. SnootyJewelry.com
Avoid supporting animal research altogether by giving a miss to animal- and animal-derived ingredients with this handy guide available from Amazon.com.
Wear your cause on your sleeve (so to speak) by "adopting" a primate & donating to the Animal Protection Institute - where more than 400 nonhuman promates have been rescued from abusive situations in labs, zoos & bad owners, and finally have a second chance at a more natural life.
One of the best ways to support what you believe in is with your wallet. However, buying shapeless, elastic-waist hemp pants or dowdy, unattractive footwear in the name of saving the earth is completely out of the question. Fortunately, a growing number of design students in the world's top fashion schools are beginning to seriously tackle the problem of how to make eco-chic synonymous with high fashion. There is also a handful of earth-minded companies that are also style conscious, making it easy to maintain one's fashion dignity while being a friend to the earth.
This year, rock eco-chic versions of the season's must-have's: a maxi-dress, colorful bracelets & oversized tote:
100% organic cotton Inspiration sweater - perfect for a post-sunset summer evening. Available at UndertheCanopy.com.
Customizable shoes with soles crafted from recycled rubber tires, eco-friendly woods & glues; the uppers are whatever ribbon or trim suits your ensemble or mood. Available in three heel heights from Mohop.com.
Good in a Nutshell bracelet - handcrafted in Colombia from tagua, a sustainably-harvested rainforest nut & distributed by Tierra Santa Cafe, which promotes fair trade and higher education. Available at WorldofGood.com.
Large Portfolio tote made from 100% repurposed candy wrappers - Ecoist.com
Includes the "go dutch" clutch with matching brooch, Brow Know How toolbox, lip stain & gloss, and Dollface cheek stain. Available at TarteCosmetics.com.
Breast cancer wrecks lives, homes, families. This killer doesn't discriminate between rich and poor, old or young, healthy or couch potato.
Thanks to determined women like Estee Lauder & her Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRFCure.org) & the efforts of organizations like the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (Komen.org), fighting the disease has taken on a much higher profile. Many mainstream retailers have joined the fight, both by donating proceeds of sales to breast cancer organizations, and by creating special pink editions of various popular items that also help raise awareness in addition to funds.
Why not get a jump on your holiday shopping this year with gifts that have a heart? Who wouldn't want a gorgeous KitchenAid mixer in pink, or perhaps a delicate pink teapot? Perhaps some stationary, that perfect blush - or, thanks to that butterfingers of a party guest, there isn't a social soul alive who couldn't use more wine & champagne glasses, especially a chic pink pair of Riedel "O". Some great gifts that help in the fight against Breast Cancer:
During September & October, 10% of the proceeds go to the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund. The proceeds will support innovative research, education, and outreach directed at the development of more effective approaches to early diagnosis and prevention of all women's cancers.
This set includes all the poker essentials:
* deck of playing cards * 200 poker chips * rule book * invitations and envelopes to guarantee a full house * party recipes so players can indulge between bets * for 2 to 8 adults
In addition to delivering a come-hither smooch, the best part is that it helps the fight against breast cancer by helping raise awareness, stressing the importance of early detection & the value of a healthy lifestyle. Available at Sephora.com.
Proceeds go to restoring instrumental music education programs in public schools across the country. Contains deluxe samples from Philosophy, Benefit, Urban Decay & Stila. Available at Sephora.com.
Dear Chief: I recently inherited a fairly large sum of money from a dearly departed great, great grandfather. After buying a new house for my parents, a solar powered car for my sister, and a little gift here and there for every one I know & love, I’ve still got a wad of cash left over that I don’t know what to do with. Since I’m Afro-Love to the core, I’d like to donate my remaining moolah, but don’t know of any specific charities I’m into. Any suggestions? – Give and You Shall Receive
How, Give: You really could go anywhere with this, generous fashionista. Every charity from saving the environment to saving the whales is helping someone, which is your main purpose, it seems. The Chiefs suggestion? The Fund For Peace, established over 50 years ago. This organization’s niche is to permantly bring an end to war. You can be sure your donation is truly benefiting the world as a whole. And buy something nice for yourself, Young Stylista. Stay fabulous!
Sienna Miller tells it like it is.
