Showing posts with label United Way. Show all posts
Showing posts with label United Way. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Week 3: Giving Back

Today I heard a wonderful testimony of perseverance.  A story of triumph in the face of adversity.   A story of a person who received a hand up when he was man down.

That hand up came via the United Way.  Hearing this story made me feel good about my donation and pledge of support to help others in my community.  I fought back tears but I was smiling on the inside because know I'm doing my part.

It's week 3 and I'm still rocking my jeans @ work thanks to my donation.  I'm also proud that my pledge will go towards helping victims of domestic violence, a topic that is near and dear to my heart.

How do you give back to your community?

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Giving Back - Dressing For A Cause

I'm rockin' denim this month for a good cause!  It's not very often I get the opportunity to wear jeans to work.  So I'm thrilled to be doing so this month in support of the United Way, via my company's Jeans Day campaign.  

A win win for everyone!  I get to wear jeans and do my philanthropic duties, my community benefits from my individual contribution and hopefully my company has a successful campaign.

There are rules, of course, about the type of jeans that can be worn. Obviously, they must be clean, nothing skin tight, NO HOLES, etc.

Wait a minute have the rule makers been shopping lately?  It is dang near impossible to find a pair of jeans that don't look like they're about to fall apart.   Everything is distressed, ripped, frayed and just plain ole' holey. 

This is going to be quite a challenge.  Well, I accept your challenge and raise you 20 outfits styled with work appropriate jeans. Side note: big shout out to Pinterest and all the pinners for inspiration.

How does thrifting fit into this you may ask?  Luckily, during my adventures in thrifting I've picked up a few jeans and accessories to create office appropriate looks that are casual but professional. 

I'm 3 days in and here's what I've pulled together so far.  I've gotten a lot of compliments; in part, because people still can't believe I just had a baby.  *I guess that's a good thing- color me flattered*

I fully plan to put my blazer collection to good use during this challenge, but, I have a few thrifted chambray shirts, denim dresses and even a denim skirt that I plan to wear.

If you have any suggestions I would love to see or hear them.  I'd especially like to hear about how you've dressed for a cause.

@~~~~ I'm So Rosie
Stay rosy y'all.