Donate your bras to those in need with SOMA Intimates

pictured: purple scarf / bra c/o SOMA Intimates

“When women support women, good things happen.” -SOMA Intimates

Since 2010, SOMA has helped to collect 1,527,807 bras for women who are affected by domestic violence and/or homelessness. Why is SOMA Intimates collecting bras? Well, think about what you donate when you collect items for those in need. What do you do with your old bras? Many people think they can’t donate them, and bras end up in landfills instead of the hands of women who need them. Bras happen to be the least donated item of clothing for women who are in shelters.

Please join me in supporting SOMA Intimates effort to collect bras for women in need through I Support The Girls. This fabulous organization distributes bras and hygiene products to over 300 shelters in the United States, and abroad.

Here is how you can help! Bring your new or gently used bras to any SOMA Intimates location and donate them. SOMA Intimates will reward you for your generosity by giving you $10 off a new, full-price bra or $20 off two new, full-price bras. This fabulous bra drive is going on now through February 27, 2018.

Please visit SOMA.com/GiveBras for more details. To find a SOMA Intimates store near you, please click here. To learn more about I Support The Girls, please visit their website at ISupportTheGirls.org.

You can also help spread the word! Tell your friends about this initiative and post about it on social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #SomaCares and tag @SOMAIntimates to help people see your post!

Thank you for your generosity and supporting this much-needed drive.

XOXO

Cathy

*This is not a sponsored post-I don’t accept money for charity or fundraising. I did receive a gifted bra for my participation in the drive. This did not affect my decision to post about the drive. I posted about it because charity, volunteerism, and fundraising is near and dear to my heart. Thank you for your support!

Corset tops for spring

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pictured: bold white dangle earrings (under $20!) / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / black and white striped corset top (spring 2018!) / blue faux fur teddy coat (last seen here) / black cropped trouser jeans /  white Gucci bag / Chanel spring nail polish / black boots (old, similar pair here)

Corset tops have been creeping into style over the past couple of seasons, and I finally decided to jump on the trend. Corset tops offer something regular blouses and tops don’t; a cinch waist.

The cinch waist on corset tops is key for creating a silhouette. I love how you can adjust the strings on the corset, and create a waist; making the top fit perfectly.

I love this black and white corset top for spring 2018. It is a great piece for transitioning from winter into spring. Since the color is dark, it can pass as a winter top when paired with jeans and a jacket. For spring, it will look cute paired with jeans, denim cut-offs, or a pencil skirt; and high heel sandals or slides. I also love how it offers a body conscious silhouette without being tight and inappropriate. Love it!

If you are looking for an easy way to rock a spring trend before the weather warms up, I highly recommend snagging a corset top, and pairing it with your favorite jeans. It is a great way to elevate an otherwise casual look for the winter season; plus you will be ready for spring! Love that!

I wore this outfit the other day while out with my kids, and my two youngest took these photos. They’re getting pretty good at photography!

What are your thoughts on the corset top trend for spring? Will you be rocking it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Cult Gaia Luna bag review

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pictured: Cult Gaia Luna bag in natural / iPhone 7 case / lipstick

Cult Gaia has a new bag! The new Luna bag by Cult Gaia comes at a time when the fashion brand is enjoying success from their Ark bag which was a rare IT bag priced under $200 in 2017, and is showing no sign of slowing down in 2018; it is still hotter then hot right now! The company’s new, resort-worthy bag is ideal for completing warm weather outfits; and it offers a circle silhouette which is a hot trend in handbags.

The Cult Gaia Luna bag is a small handbag made from Bamboo. It is perfect for holding purse essentials such as a wallet, phone, keys, and lipstick. The interior is one compartment which offers enough room for necessities that are kept safe by a flip up wooden lid. If you don’t want people to see what is inside the bag, you can place a scarf inside to cover up the bag contents.

The strap is unusual, and offers unique style which is both fun, and whimsical. It can be worn hand-held, as a bracelet bag, or over the shoulder. I love how the wooden balls vary in size from the body of the bag to the center of the strap. It is an amazing design detail!

The Luna bag by Cult Gaia is a great way to add a little vacation vibe to any ensemble. I love how it adds a bit of sunshine on a cold winter day to an outfit. Aside from being worn on the street, the Cult Gaia Luna bag will be perfect for any vacation getaways, beach days, and poolside this upcoming spring, and summer seasons. Love it!

In addition to the natural version of the Cult Gaia Luna bag, there is a black version available which offers a strap that has varying colors with one size of balls from end to end. I definitely have my eye on the black version. It would be perfect as a summer or vacation evening bag!

I love this bag, and am having fun wearing it now; in the dead of winter! I can’t wait to wear it more often as the weather warms up later in the year. It will be a great compliment to any warm weather look!

The Cult Gaia Luna bag in natural can be found online here. The black version, which is cross body, can be found online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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