All posts tagged: charity

Captured On Camera – Sully Wong x ONEXONE HOPE Sneaker

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It’s always a good day when I am introduced to designers who partner with charities for a good cause! Last week I was invited to preview the Sully Wong x ONEXONE HOPE Sneaker, which aims to raise money for the ONEXONE Paediatric Wing in Hospital Mirebalis in Haiti. After being introduced to the designers and hearing about the great partnership that this collaboration was promoting, I had to check out the sneaker for myself. George Sully describing the details of the HOPE sneaker Checking out the shoes at the preview. The shoe which retails for $150 (plus HST), was made for ladies and gents (that’s right it’s unisex!), and is a limited edition creation (only 360 pairs were created). Which means: when they are gone, they are gone. It also features the signature colours of the ONEXONE organization and the best part is, 50% of the proceeds from every sale will go to the cause. Talk about making philanthropy fashionable!   With George Sully (one of the designers of Sully Wong) Today (July 19), the shoe will be sold at …

Hope in Purple Heels (and other footwear)…

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I love food. I love fashion. And I love a good time! 😉 And when those three elements are brought together for a good cause (namely fundraising)…I never say no! I ventured up to Upper Canada Mall on Sat. Oct.1st to for the Hope in Purple Heels event in support of Belinda’s Place – the first homeless shelter for single women in York Region. …I was a little sad though, because: a) I don’t own a pair of Purple Heels and b) I wasn’t able to find a pair in time! 😦 But regardless I went! And I’m glad I did! The event started out with a catered cocktail hour…and let me tell you..the food was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I was the one that kept heading back to the table with the pasta in a little spoon and the wok with the shrimp! Guilty! After stuffing my face…I mean…eating and chatting it up with other attendees, we were then asked to head downstairs where the fashion show would be held! The show featured clothing and accessories from …