Calling all aspiring beauties with consciousness! Project Green Search is sponsoring a wonderful opportunity to be a face for Green Fashion with the 2009 Model Search. The contest is open and ends October 11, 2009.
Project Green Search
Project Green Search is looking for the next “it girl” for the Green Revolution: The woman who wants to take a stand, get noticed, and align her career endeavors with her personal beliefs, to be an advocate for the environment, animal welfare, fair trade, and human rights. She’s a model, spokesperson, host, brand ambassador and all around green model citizen, for progressive, sustainable, ethical companies, from fashion & beauty to cars & computers. Are you the one?
Prizes include A 20 piece Eco-Fashion wardrobe. The winner will appear in articles and covers in publications including Coco Eco Magazine, Organic Spa Magazine, E The Environmental Magazine, and more. Professional photography sessions and tear sheets to build a portfolio. All search contestants will be required to donate a minimum 10 hours volunteer time to an environmental non-profit of their choice. The public can view and vote for their favorite 10 contestants starting October 12. The 10 finalist will be flown to Los Angeles and participate in an ecofashion photo shoot and other eco-fashion activities.
No experience necessary. For more entry information, visit projectgreensearch.com. So strike a pose and get to strutin’
~Ar
Over the years as fashion trends come and go, sometimes we forget what was en-vogue, what was out and why some things are even considered fashionable at all. Eight years ago today, terrorist attacks claimed the lives of close to 3,000 people in the New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. The total of the lives stemming from the war or terror that ensued has yet to be totaled. Therefore, it seems only fitting to join the thousands of others to take time to honor and reflect 9-11, one of the most universally life-altering events in American history.
When I recall the events of that tragic day, what struck me in 2001 and continues to this day is the fearlessness of the human spirit. I watched the continuing loop of television footage that showed selfless individuals that courageously ran in to burning buildings as others were running out. It was hard for me not to feel compassion for the strangers depicted embracing and comforting each others in the mist of ash, smoke and debris. Also touching, how in the aftermath of the event, so many of us across the world have been affected—not all of the victims were Americans. The loss of a loved one, regardless of soil of origin is something that is bonds the hearts of all.
9-11 changed the way we travel, changed the way we look at others and changed the way we look at individual freedom, both in the US and abroad. We now live with new meaning associated with the colors, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, and Red. New phrases like Axis of Evil, Taliban, Patriot Act and others were introduced that heighten our level of fear and trust. Even with all of those changes, I cling to HOPE. I saw Hope in the eyes of those seeking to rescue loved ones, Hope in the eyes of those taking the oath to defend and fight terrorism, Hope that our world leaders will make appropriate changes so that we will never again suffer at the hands of evil intended individuals. I Hope that the lives of the innocent victims will forever be honored. I also Hope that as I go about my daily life, should I ever receive an abrupt call from Mis-Fortune on behalf of others that I will stand up and embrace humanity and never forget….
In the spirit of giving back fashionably, Nine West is launching its Vintage America Collection and sponsoring a shoe drive to benefit Soles4Souls. Starting September 9-24 shoppers will receive a 15% off coupon for a pair of new heels retailing for $75 or more.
Nashville-based Soles4Souls(TM) facilitates the donations of both new and used shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Soles4Souls has distributed more than 5 million pairs (currently donating one pair every 13 seconds) to people in over 125 countries, including Honduras, Uganda, Romania, and the United States.
And also in the spirit of being eco friendly, this shoe drive a great way to recycle shoes to benefit others. If you’re like me, with an extensive shoe collection, you have at least a couple pair of gently worn shoes that would greatly benefit Soles4Souls.
