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by Stephanie Hackman
Red carpet packed with celebrities, designer gowns hanging on racks, tables laden with sparkling Swarovski baubles, Bobbi Brown at the hair and makeup tables... last night's event at Lincoln Center looked similar to many fashion shows. But the Red...
by Stephanie Hackman
It might be hard to believe that beautiful necklaces and cool tote bags can make an important impact on the serious issue of human trafficking. Yet, that's exactly what Stop Traffick Fashion (STF) is doing with the sale of each stylish item on its...
by Stephanie Hackman
When Olympic figure-skating champion Dorothy Hamill was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, she took the same approach she did when she took a spill on the ice. She picked herself up, brushed herself off, and kept on moving. She's now a multi-year...
by Stephanie Hackman
Last week, I found myself in a Gucci store with a champagne glass in one hand and an impeccably-crafted handbag in the other. And then John Legend walked in. Happily, this wasn't a dream, but a special event to celebrate the opening of the Gucci...
by Stephanie Hackman
Party planning tips. Dress swaps. The latest trends. How-to guides. Social event calendars. No, I'm not describing the highlights from my favorite glossy magazine-turned-blog; I'm talking about Vivanista, the go-to community for philanthropic living...
by Stephanie Hackman
Human trafficking is a serious problem. It's been estimated that 27 million people exist in some form of slavery today, and with perpetrators of trafficking raking in over $32 billion a year and going largely unpunished, it's hard to see a solution...
by Stephanie Hackman
Dressed to Give readers know I love highlighting businesses that are giving back in style. I've blogged about shoe companies and boutiques that have made giving back a part of their business model, and I've been thrilled to see an upsurge in...
by Stephanie Hackman
Several of my coworkers and I are going barefoot today, and the reason we're shedding our shoes has nothing to do with the gorgeous spring weather. We're doing it to bring attention to the fact that many children in developing countries go each day...
by Stephanie Hackman
It's mid-February and I always get excited around this time of the year. While some look forward to Valentine's Day, it's NY Fashion Week that gets me giddy. I eagerly anticipate next season's trends, and while they change from year to year, there's...
by Stephanie Hackman
The holiday season is here. I know this because I'm already double-booked for holiday parties beginning with Thanksgiving gatherings tonight and throughout the long weekend, and I've been pulling every sparkly, shiny, sequin-y thing out of my...
by Stephanie Hackman
Summer's double whammy of heat and humidity can make even the most elaborately dressed fashionistas yearn for something simple, cool, and comfortable. I've found myself incorporating more t-shirts into my sartorial selections these days, which got...
by Stephanie Hackman
"The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize." This quote from Olympia Dukakis' character in the movie Steel Magnolias motivates me every time I try to assemble the same old clothes into a fresh look. But, what if...
by Stephanie Hackman
For me, the ne plus ultra of shopping euphoria is not simply finding fabulous attire, but by purchasing said items I can contribute to the greater good. Happily, this is a more frequent occurrence than one might think. Every week, I come across...
by Stephanie Hackman
Between moving into a new apartment and doing my usual spring cleaning, I now have several large bags of clothes and shoes to donate. Instead of just tossing them into the nearest collection bin of one of the many nonprofits accepting clothing, I...
by Stephanie Hackman
Fashionistas know that even the most fabulous rings or sandals won't make up for badly manicured nails. Which is why when I was in Los Angeles last week, I was eager to schedule a mani/pedi at ROB/B Salon, the first OPI concept salon. I've long been...
by Stephanie Hackman
Every fashionista has an accessory weakness, whether it be bags, jewelry, scarves or hats. Well, mine is, without a doubt, SHOES! If you find yourself constantly structuring your outfits around your footwear, then you definitely belong in the same...
by Stephanie Hackman
What could possibly be better than an event with over 20 DC area boutiques selling their wares at up to 90% off, might you ask? A shopping extravaganza that benefits charity, of course! This past Wednesday, I joined hundreds of other socially-...
by Stephanie Hackman
Valentine's Day inevitably leads to thoughts of the heart. Candy hearts, heart balloons, stuffed bears holding hearts, "hearting" someone.But how often do you think of your heart--the one beating in your chest? Heart disease is the #1 killer in the...
by Stephanie Hackman
I love fashion.  And I also love philanthropy.  For a long time, I thought looking good and doing good were two separate interests, but through my work at the Case Foundation, I've discovered thousands of opportunities to do both at...