meet Diane...

Diane of Fürstenberg is synonymous with bold prints, effortless style and women empowerment. She started designing women's clothing in 1970 with only a $30,000 investment, finally making her mark with the wrap dress in 1973. She became a contributing editor for Vanity Fair magazine and holds the president chair for the CFDA (and lifetime achievement award). But what most people don't know is that she avoided bankruptcy in the early 90's by selling most of her licensees. Moral of the story: DON'T QUIT!!
She is definitely one of my idols and I am buying her autobiography today!! Has anyone read it?

Here is a video of her Spring 12 collection. Love that Valentino and Oscar are there to support.




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meet blake

Over 1,000,000 shoes have been given to a child in need since TOMS started in 2006 through the ONE for ONE program. During a trip to Argentina, owner Blake Mycoskie had a revelation. He would come back to the states, sell his driving education business and start a shoe company that would work on the principal, sell one-give one. Shoes are the most basic fundamental necessity in order to prevent a disease called podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease, also known as "Mossy Foot". And to expand his philanthropic empire, Blake has now introduced sunglasses.Pledging to give sight to one person in need, for every pair sold. Watch the video here. What an inspiration.

TOMS motto: "Make life more comfortable"...I'm purchasing mine today!