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Earth Day is officially April 22nd, but Aveda dedicates the entire month of April to our Mother Earth. Since 1999, Aveda has raised over $18 million, and over the last 4 years $12 million of the funds supported clean water projects all around the world. XEX supports the cause by selling the EARTH MONTH CANDLE.
Buy the Limited-Edition Light the Way Candle and 100% of the proceeds support Global Greengrants water-related projects. Read more about how you can protect clean water and be a Water Warrior here.
XEX believes good energy is important and beauty comes from within. In addition to charitable efforts promoted by Aveda, XEX supports the local community. Several days a week, XEX donates $1-2 from each of your purchases to Feeding America and the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help end domestic hunger.
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth- Muhammad Ali.
After Sunday’s amazing 80 degree weather you are no doubt anxious to update your Spring wardrobe. Chicago Boutique Week is April 17-24. Founded by Olga Vidisheva and Polina Raygorodskaya last year to boost the local economy and generate sales at your favorite boutiques. Sign up at www.boutiqueweek.net for your free access code and to see the full list of participating boutiques. You will receive a MINIMUM of 25% off select merchandise!
The purpose of Boutique Week is shopping, getting discounts and supporting the local economy…a win-win for everyone! Plus, Boutique Week makes significant financial contributions to Dress for Success on behalf of the participating boutiques.
{Image via Chicago Looks}
For inspiration check out these local style blogs, all listed on Refinery 29‘s Ultimate Chicago Blog Roll: Chicago Streetstyle Scene, Tres Awesome, Chicago Looks, and Bike Fancy.
Here’s a guide to getting the best of your day when it’s trying to get the best of you.
Pictured above is an aerial view of tulip fields in the Netherlands. Growing up in the Midwest, I’ve grown so accustomed to seeing rows and rows of wheat that I was blown over when I saw this gorgeous photograph. So much color! What a beautiful bit of scenery to cheer up even the gloomiest Chicagoan on a chilly day.
Whenever I feel down, usually the best remedy is to keep busy. Maybe a homemade paper garland or an encouraging banner is just what you need to brighten your day. Another way to pass the time is to rearrange the space you live in. Decorating can make you feel productive and give you a clearer and cleaner space to live.
(via Design Crisis)
For example, this adorable family decorated a nursery (pictured above) that is alive with color. I’m already feeling inspired to revamp my single family home!
This made me laugh out loud this afternoon. When the shell talks about tying a hair around a piece of lint and dragging it around like a dog, I die.
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON from Dean Fleischer-Camp on Vimeo.
To further enhance your day, make sure you treat yourself with something special. Maybe a Mexican Coca Cola and the new issue of Wallpaper magazine will do the trick. Or maybe buying yourself this adorable log pillow will send you beaming:
(via myimaginaryboyfriend on Etsy)
When I’m feeling down, I give my little tuxedo cat, Mr. Budget, a squeeze and feel a bit better about my day. He’s always around to take a nap with me or watch reruns of Seinfeld on the couch. If you need a new pet in your life and live in the Chicago area, you should check out Tree House Humane Society which has both a location in Uptown and Bucktown. So many cute kitties to choose from, and you’ll have a new pal to chum around with on nights indoors due to the cold weather.
At XEX Hair Gallery, we are consistently reminded of the uniqueness of functional art. Our hair salon is also the only US distributor of Darra Functional Art, a line of unique art pieces created by a father and son team from Venice, Italy.
Some of the most popular Darra pieces are their custom-made belt buckles and necklaces. These items have become so popular because of their ability to add a unique flavor to even the most basic outfit. You will get noticed wearing a t-shirt and jeans if you accessorize with a beautiful handmade Murano glass belt.
We are huge fans of Darra at XEX, but there are many other exceptional artists providing creative jewelry and fashion accessories. A couple of weekends the Renegade Craft Fair here in Chicago was a great testament to that fact. Division Street was full of people excited to find unique clothes, accessories and jewelry. We live in a city that embraces the artist. Accessorizing with handmade items is a great way of supporting their work while establishing your unique style.
To see more Darra jewelry and accessory pieces, stop by XEX Hair Gallery at 35 West Wacker Drive in the Leo Burnett Building. Check out Etsy and Renegade Handmade for other great options.
