Sseko Designs | 30 Days for Women in Uganda

There is a problem in Uganda that is preventing girls like these from attending college.

As it turns out, one young humanitarian designer has discovered a solution in shoes. Sseko Designs uses fashion to provide employment and scholarship opportunities to women pursuing their dreams and overcoming poverty. The model is so innovative that BusinessWeek just named founder Liz Bohannon one of “America’s Top Five Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs.” Leather sandals are the company’s primary product and what makes them unique is that you can purchase one pair of soles and then many different straps that can be styled hundreds of different ways.

Beauty Review: Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics

THE GIELLA PHILOSOPHY

Each of us should be able to optimize our appearance using our natural features and colors. Skin, eyes and hair combine to create a basic palette on which we can create the image we desire. The GIELLA Philosophy is to guide clients through the process of selecting and applying the perfect combination of products to achieve that image.

Our skin is the most visible element of our palette, it frames our eyes, shapes our face and compliments our hair color. Our skin is the starting point of image design. Selecting just the right tone, texture, color and clarity, along with creating suppleness and radiance is possible within the GIELLA family of products. Using our lips, eyes and skin to their optimum advantage is possible only when the complete image is studied. GIELLA does not propose to limit one's choices in imagery, but to aid in creating customized palettes based on personal traits. This is GIELLA.

GIELLA does not test on animals, and stands behind its products as the finest quality available in the industry. Their products are all non-comedogenic (non-pore clogging), fragrance free, and allergy free.

Get the Scoop: Seabuckthorn Berry

(Seabuckwonders Seabuckthorn Berry Oil, $24.99 | Seabuckwonders Omega-7, $30)

Cellairis: Elle & Blair

Fall Favorite's: Stella & Dot

It's a hot summer and I for one want it to be fall, NOW. Stella & Dot launched their fall 2012 colllection last week featuring categories such as 'Mod Safari', 'Charms Collection', 'New Romantics', and 'Everyday Essentials'. To view the entire collection click here.

Noteworthy: Verameat

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Sneak Peek | SEVENTYFIVE

(Pedre Watch, $90)

Celebrity Slimming Secret: Zaggora Hot Pants

Beauty Product Review | Tata Harper Skincare

(Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence/Toner, $65 | Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum, $150 | Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask, $55)

Chloë Grace Moretz For Aéropostale

Beauty Review | TATCHA

The Japanese have a name for the geisha's flawless skin - mochi hada, referring to the quality of a baby's skin. When brewing their fabled drink, sake masters, or Toji, constantly immerse their hands in rice bran, only to have them emerge fresh, pure, cherubic. Geisha noticed this phenomenon and they still include rice bran among their beauty secrets today. Honed over 300 years, TATCHA brings 'the ritual' to life.

What Do I Carry | Part Deux

Remember this post when I showed you a peak inside my bag and what I carry on a daily basis? Well the creative team behind the website WhatDoYouCarry.com was kind enough to feature it, merci Janine!
 
Take a look.

Noteworthy : Robindira Unsworth

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Beauty Review | Vapour Beauty

Summer Staple - T-Shirts

(Starting at $40)

LifetimeCollective.com

Candle Review | Dayna Decker

(Dayna Decker 'Nya' Candle, $26-$44)

Today's product review is a candle (or chandel) by Dayna Decker. Former Ford fashion model Dayna Decker with her good taste, love for scent and exquisite home aesthetic items and made it into what is now one of the most popular companies featuring exotic blends of candles, diffusers and skin care products. What is fantastic is that the talented model not only has created a line of luscious candles, bath and other skincare product but she has also done it in the most eco-friendly ways possible. Select from among the many exotic blends such as hyacinth, anise, sandalwood and others while turning your home into a personal sanctuary.

Dayna sent over her 'Nya' chandel which is a pleasant luxurious scented candle with notes of tagette, Tahitian tuberose, Asian jasmine, creme de vanilla, sandalwood and musk. The aroma is not exactly floral but has hints of it combined with creamy vanilla. It's great to use when your entertaining because the scent is as equally glamorous as the packaging being hand-blown glass that mirrors nature. It's filled with Dayna's signature botanical oils and natural wax blend. The proprietary EcoWood Wick adds an organic illumination and soothing cracking sound to enhance any environment.

I definitely recommend this chandel, to purchase click here.

Work Up A Sweat

(Puma Hoodie, $35 | Nike Capri Leggings, $45)

Recently I partnered with Gigasavvy to feature their new workout clothes for women. I have to be honest, I absolutely loathe exercising. Once I get into a routine and build up a rhythm I force myself to like it. Well not exactly like it, just do it.

Do you ever think about what you wear to the gym? Maybe you run errands after or before, are you aware of your fashion choices? Are a ratty tee and sweatpants you first choice when you head out?

Check out Macy’s huge selection of active wear (where you will also find many of the items on sale) and you may, like me, feel a little more spring in your step both working out and stepping out, in your fashionable, yet practical new work out attire.

Arm Charm Check-In | Nashelle & Iwona

(Skull Bracelet by Iwona Ludyga, $290  | Dainty Pure Bracelet by Nashelle, $65 | Twist Bracelet by Nashelle, $88)

Nashelle was started about 12 years ago by designer Heather Straw. Using recycled 14k gold fill, sterling silver and brass materials, as well as beautiful hand-picked stones and never mass produced or outsourced. Every piece is truly made to order with love and intention in the USA. Sold in over four hundred high end boutiques worldwide, Nashelle is classic, modern-chic at it's best. Clean details, boldy designed and beautifully constructed, it's no wonder this line has become sought-after by celebs and non-celebs alike.

Click here to purchase Nashelle.