Glamour Gone Good

Skincare Products with Built-In SPF

2011-05-27T11:04:00.009-04:00

Post by Shecky's blogger, Brittany Thomas of ClumpsofMascara.comSkin Cancer Awareness Month means it’s time for us gals (and guys…they’ve got skin too!) to be a little more cognizant about protecting our skin from those UV rays. One of the best ways to do this is to use products with SPF built right in. Check out some of my favorites.I know it’s a bit on the pricey side but Clinique’s Even

Protect Yourself this Summer with SPF Beauty Products

2011-05-19T14:02:00.032-04:00

Memorial Day weekend is just days away (can't wait!), so I wanted to carry on the theme of sun safety from our previous post in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month. I've found a wide range of fabulous skin care and beauty products on the market. What makes them particularly relevant when it comes to fun in the sun is that they have an SPF of 15 or more, which makes them ideal for the summer!5

When Having Fun in the Sun, Remember to Use Protection!

2011-05-11T10:04:00.000-04:00

May is always such an exciting time of year. The air smells sweeter, the sun feels warmer, flowers are blooming and we know that summer is just around the corner. As we make our summer plans, we often think about the fun stuff like where we want to go on vacation, which bikini we want to wear when we head to the beach for the first time, or which new pair of sandals we want to debut at the season

Celebrate Mom's Heart Health this Mother's Day

2011-04-29T15:04:00.002-04:00

GREAT NEWS! Our contest has been extended by one week, now ending on Monday, May 16th! In celebration of Mother’s Day, Glamour Gone Good is paying tribute to the women who have raised us, guided us, inspired us – our mothers – by hosting a Twitter contest to #CelebrateMom while raising awareness for women’s heart health.Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, but it doesn’t have to be. Starting

Haute Ways to Help Those in Need

2011-04-26T09:11:00.020-04:00

Post by Sheckys.comWhether you think volunteering isn’t for you, or you’re already involved and want to do more, there are so many other ways to give back with a few simple clicks of your mouse. Yep, online shopping is easy, fun…and it just got even better with these fashionable picks that give back to support those who need it most.-Lynden HalpernWe couldn't miss an opportunity to shout-out

Glamour Gone Green: Celebrating Earth Day 2011

2011-04-21T13:00:00.007-04:00

Every year, Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22nd. This year, Earth Day is themed after A Billion Acts of Green: a people-powered campaign to generate a billion acts of environmental service and advocacy before Rio +20. (For more info, visit www.earthday.org.)In celebration of Earth Day 2011, Glamour Gone Good is giving you a taste of how the glamorous worlds of beauty and

Every girl deserves an education

2011-03-29T16:44:00.016-04:00

She’s the First is a not-for-profit organization that funds education sponsorships for girls in the developing world. In most cases, a girl who benefits from She’s the First will be the first female in her family to graduate from secondary school. In a world where 70 percent of out-of-school youth are girls, She’s the First is taking immediate action to ensure a future of universal education that

Celebrate Women with Glamour Gone Good

2011-03-07T17:49:00.041-05:00

Did you know that March is Women's History Month and that March 8th is International Women's Day? And, it just so happens that this year marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.If you're not familiar with International Women's Day, here's the scoop: Each year, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur on this day and throughout March

CARE Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day

2011-03-03T13:05:00.004-05:00

Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire Soulful Songwriters, Citizens Storming Capitol Hill for Change and a Twitter Celebrity Auction Highlight CARE's Celebration of the Accomplishments of Women and Girls Around the World The Empire State Building will glow orange for one night. Concertgoers will gather to hear Grammy

Ring in the New Year with a Gift to Humanity and a Lil' Something for You

2010-12-29T17:41:00.011-05:00

As we all know, the holidays are the time of year for friends and family to gather 'round and celebrate the blessings that life has bestowed upon us. As we prepare to ring in 2011 and make our New Year's resolutions, it's important to remember those less fortunate than us...our neighbors who are currently unemployed and struggling to put food on the table for their children, or working under

Top 5 Fashionable Female Fundraisers

2010-12-28T17:07:00.004-05:00

Post by VivanistaFundraising is the new black, at least in the creative world of the high-fashion industry. Do-good fashionistas out there are working out their passions with style.At Vivanista, we can all learn from some of the world’s most fashionable philanthropists. Here are the top five role models we can all look up to:1. Stella McCartneyLast year, Stella McCartney designed a ,

A Brilliant Plan: Give, Give Back, and Tweet to Win

2010-12-16T11:36:00.025-05:00

The holiday season is in full swing and businesses everywhere are looking to boost their end-of-year sales by offering all kinds of discounts and special offers. While many are ruthless in their attempts to gain customers (starting with 4AM Black Friday sales and countless items on clearance), others take a more inventive and even altruistic approach. After all, 'tis the season of giving. So, why

Party with a Purpose: Matchmaker Matchmaker!

2010-12-13T17:19:00.004-05:00

Post by VivanistaMatchmaker, matchmaker! Make me a match! Find me a find! Catch me a catch!All the single ladies out there, are you tired of the bar scene, weary of the club atmosphere, and sick of being set up on blind dates in order to meet someone new?Why not shake things up a bit with our Matchmaker Party with a Purpose and play matchmaker with your closest gal pals? You can let your

Give and Get with Glamour Gone Good this Holiday Season

2010-12-02T16:09:00.022-05:00

NOTE: The Kimpton NYC holiday giveaway contest has officially closed. Thanks to all those who participated.In the spirit of the holidays, Glamour Gone Good has some really exciting ways for you to both give and get! Starting December 2, 2010, anyone that follows @GlamourGoneGood on Twitter and re-tweets: I just entered the @GlamourGoneGood contest to win a 2-night stay at @Kimpton in NYC. Tweet

Ivanka Trump Offers Shoppers One More Way to Give Back this Holiday Season

2010-11-17T15:02:00.011-05:00

With Thanksgiving just a week away, the holiday season is officially in full swing. And, so is this season’s holiday shopping.On that note, one of my favorite communications agencies, Cone LLC, just released a study today that indicates that shoppers are looking for ways to support causes while doing their holiday shopping. According to the 2010 Cone Holiday Trend Tracker, “nearly nine-in-10

You Shop, They Donate

2010-11-10T10:04:00.004-05:00

With the holidays around the corner, we’re seeing all kinds of incentives being marketed to shoppers these days, from coupons to free shipping offers to sales promotions of all shapes and sizes.There’s no doubt that consumers want to stretch their dollars as far as possible this year, so these promotions go a long way. However, these aren’t the only ways for businesses to boost their sales this

Charity Doesn't Solve Anything. Say What?

2010-11-02T13:11:00.003-04:00

Post by Lis Ann MorehartWhile Bill Gates and Warren Buffet travel the globe to encourage billionaires worldwide to pledge half their wealth to charitable causes, the world's wealthiest man, Carlos Slim of Mexico, has opened up about his own views on philanthropy. In recent public appearances, Mr. Slim has been quoted as saying, "the only way to fight poverty is with employment. Trillions of

Online Cause Marketing: Do Well by Doing Good

2010-10-27T11:12:00.006-04:00

Post by VivanistaBruce Burtch, an entrepreneur in the world of cause marketing, summed up his work in five words: “Do well by doing good.” Cause marketing is a mutually beneficial, cooperative effort between a business and a nonprofit organization. In this way, nonprofits receive exposure and support while corporations simultaneously promote their business. In 1976, the Marriot Corporation

Do You Choose Your Causes Or Do They Choose You?

2010-10-13T15:40:00.009-04:00

Everywhere I turn these days, it seems I am surrounded by a sea of pink somehow linking back to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Soon, holiday season promotions will begin and we’ll be seeing all kinds of charitable messaging around the "season of giving." Don’t get me wrong, I’m certainly not complaining. The more dollars given to charity, the better! However, I do stop and wonder whether our

Latest Trends In Corporate Charitable Giving

2010-10-07T14:52:00.012-04:00

October 1st kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a hugely popular time of year for companies to embrace the beauty of charitable giving. Everyone from the NFL to Hershey’s to Bloomingdale’s has gone pink for the month and is donating large sums of cash to breast cancer organizations.Unfortunately for me, there are so many companies involved in breast cancer awareness that I could not decide

September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

2010-09-22T16:17:00.012-04:00

Did you know that September is both National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month? For the lovely ladies reading this blog today, this is dedicated to you.The Facts: The American Cancer Society estimates that 21,880 women will develop ovarian cancer this year. Sadly, another 13,850 are expected to die of the disease this year, too.Over 50% of women with ovarian

Skin Care Brands Gone Good: The Results

2010-09-14T15:25:00.031-04:00

A couple weeks ago, Glamour Gone Good issued a survey called Skin Care Brands Gone Good. The survey focused on three socially responsible campaigns launched by three different skin care brands: Dove, Clean & Clear, and philosophy. Below are our findings and some additional thoughts.Background information on survey takers:100% of respondents were female75% of respondents are between ages 25 to

Skin Care Brands Gone Good

2010-08-25T17:58:00.020-04:00

If you’ve read any of my previous blog entries, you’ll know that both I and my company, Glamour Gone Good, are huge advocates of socially conscious companies that leverage their brands to do good.Lots of companies are doing good these days, which is great! But, what’s the method to their madness? And does it work for you? Since we usually only find out about these campaigns once they’ve launched,

We All Love Gifts Regardless of the Size or Shape of the Box

2010-08-18T15:31:00.013-04:00

These days, you don’t have to look too far to see companies you love giving back to the community in their own ways. Hair salon chains are no exception.Have you heard of something called Hair Cuttery? Chances are you have, given that they have over 800 locations all over the United States. My own neighborhood has seven Hair Cutterylocations within a 10 mile radius. So, what makes Hair Cuttery so

Do You 'Shop for a Cause'?

2010-08-11T11:31:00.023-04:00

Beauty brands are becoming more increasingly aware that in order to stay competitive in the American market, they need to support charity in one way or another.Why? Good question. More and more consumer market research is coming out each year with the same overall message: Americans want to support companies that pay equal attention to both society and business needs.Take a look at some of the

The Body Shop Says NO to Sex Trafficking

2010-08-04T11:31:00.006-04:00

For years, we've known The Body Shop to be a fabulous cosmetics company with over 2,500 locations around the world that sells us products using ingredients found in Mother Nature to enhance our "natural beauty."But, did you know that when it comes to being a socially conscious and socially responsible company, The Body Shop goes above and beyond the obvious decision to celebrate and preserve our

How L’Oreal Recruits Brand Ambassadors While Doing Social Good

2010-07-21T17:06:00.015-04:00