Humble Genes

Devesh Samtani was a talented, young, smart and promising designer that was set to enter his freshman year at NYU when his life was tragically cut short just two weeks prior to the start of his first semester. From Hong Kong, Samtani was already working on establishing himself as a fashion designer with a cool brand comprising of hats and hoodies called Humble Genes. While remembered as humble, Devesh was also known as someone who was full of life and to keep his legacy, his friends and family decided to proceed with the launching of his brand. With all proceeds going to the Devesh Samtani Foundation, this non-profit is already helping children from low-income families receive quality educations. Fashion meets charity and this month, in honor of what would have been Devesh's 19th birthday, the foundation launched their first initiative - Devu's Mathlete - a program to aid development in potential young math stars. In    a time where there is so much turmoil in the world, this foundation helps spread love, joy and kindness, just the way Devesh did.

To learn more, see more and to donate to The Devesh Samtani Foundation, click here. 

xx.

M

Amy Delson x Batey Girls x Passion For a Purpose

Homemade and handmade in NYC, Amy Delson delivers a variety of raw and visually pleasing jewelry pieces. Each one-of-a-kind piece feels organic, unique, special and embodies a contagious energy, reflective of the stone is possesses. Delson's attention to detail on every single piece shows. Her methods are clearly unusual and set her works apart. 

Not only does Ms Delson design beautiful jewels, she also supports numerous philanthropic organizations. 

Her latest collection, entitled #PURPOSE, is in collaboration with the non-profit organization, Batey Girls, whose mission is to create economic opportunities for women whom are most at risk for human trafficking and domestic violence. They aim to break the cycle of poverty and create ethically produced jewelry. The Amy Delson x Batey Girls collaborative collection has been elevated by Passion For a Purpose in order to reach new platforms and audiences.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Amy Delson Jewelry, click here.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Batey Girls Jewelry, click here.

To learn more, see more and to support PFAP, click here.

Big Thanks to Marina, Marilyn and the entire team at Tag Media Group for making this feature possible!

xx.

M

Glamour in the City 2016

Delicious Desserts ℅ Jons Moveable Feasts

Wine ℅ Bouquet Wine

Last night, NYC got glammed up in hot pink for the Glamour Gals 12th Annual Glamour in the City event.  The yearly event has created a true  presence and buzz in NYC. This year's event was held at The Park, a beautiful restaurant and space in the Meatpacking District, one of the most "happening" neighborhoods in town. Exciting raffle prizes, including a $150 gift certificate to the fashion forward boutique and brand, Margaret O'Leary as well as a pair of tickets to a Met's game, helped to raise awareness  of the Glamour Gals initiative to inspire younger generations to be compassionate leaders and to provide companionships and makeovers to women living in senior homes. 

To learn more, see more and to get involved and volunteer with Glamour Gals, click here.

To see more coverage of GlamourGals by Belles&Rebelles, click here.
Follow Glamour Gals on Twitter @GGFounder, @GlamourGals, and their sponsor @beauticontrol. Follow Glamour Gals on Instagram @_glamourgals and @ggfounder.

Big Thanks to Rachel Doyle, Glamour Gals Founder, the GG Staff, Board and Interns for inviting us to this event and bravo on all of their hard work!

xx.

M

Larger Than Life Young Leadership Gala 2016

Larger Than Life, a non-profit organization headed by young Jewish professionals, has a record of success when it comes to meeting the goals of their mission. The organization has implemented many programs across Israel and the United States that improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families. Last night's Larger Than Life Young Leadership Gala not only celebrated their success in the sixteen years of their existence, but also continued to raise awareness for their cause. With an endorsement and sponsorship from Spenglish, a favorite brand, the event was a fun night of beautiful decor, beautiful fashion and a beautiful initiative.    

To learn more, see more and to get involved/donate to Larger Than Life Non-Profit Organization, click here.

Big Thanks to Simon of Spenglish and the entire team over at Larger Than Life for having us at this event!

xx.

M

Beauty For Freedom Cocktail Reception

Attention NYC! Tomorrow night, Thursday, March 24th, join us, along with some dear friends, including designers Jules Kim and Theresa Dapra, in support of Beauty For Freedom, a charitable organization that battles human trafficking.

To learn more, see more and to get involved and donate to Beauty For Freedom, click here.

To attend tomorrow night's event, RSVP at info@beautyforfreedom.org

xx.

M

Art Start Holiday Charity Auction

Art Start students styled by Ajee, Photography by Natalie Brasington

Stylist Ajee's self portrait, Photography by Natalie Brasington

It was a rewarding experience helping Photographer Natalie Brasington mentor an up-and-coming stylist enrolled in the Art Start program. With help from Kenwerks PR, we were able to execute a proper photo shoot with stylist-to-watch, Ajee.

Art saves lives. Art-Start is a renowned, award winning charity organization that transforms young, at-risk lives by implementing creative art workshops into their lives.  This holiday season, it is with honor and great dignity to announce   a very stylish package worth bidding on to support the cause. The package is filled with life, fashion and health enhancing brands including: Classes at Swerve Fitness and Aqua Studio, Citizen Ciao loungewear, Mamma Chia treats, TorrAttire socks, a beautifying session with Sisley, and a signed photo from NY Giants player Rashad Jennings.

To bid on this package click here.

To see other packages that support the Art Start Chairty Auction, click here.

To learn more, see more and to connect with Art-Start, click here.

xx.

M

Glamour Gals Henri Bendel Shopping Event 2015

Glamour Gals Founder, Rachel Doyle, speaks

It was a true privilege to have the opportunity to sponsor a Glamour Gals event. This month's Glamour Gals Henri Bendel Shopping Event helped raise money to sponsor volunteers to attend leadership training. Shopping was not only for a cause, but for fun, as guests received 10% off their in-store purchases and Henri Bendel generously donated 10% of the proceeds to Glamour Gals.

To learn more, see more, to contact and to get involved with Glamour Gals, click here.

To see more Belles&Rebelles coverage of Glamour Gals, click here and here.

Follow Glamour Gals on Twitter @GGFounder, @GlamourGals, and their sponsor.

Follow Glamour Gals on Instagram @_glamourgals and @ggfounder

Thank you to Rachel Doyle, GG Founder, and all other sponsors, BKB Restaurant, Strook & Strook &Lavan LLP, Lexington Development Group and Ma Petites Donuts for making this event and feature possible!

xx.

M

Karen Koeningsberg x Cherished Feet

Karen Koeningberg wearing a Dress by Nicole Miller.

Last Wednesay's celebration of Karen Koeningsberg's birthday at the famed hot spot, the Boom Boom Room, atop the Standard Hotel, was not only a party in itself (Big time actor/opera singer Paul Sorvino was not only there, but sang her the "Happy Birthday" song for cryin' out loud!), but also a reminder of her wonderful charity, Cherished Feet, which we blogged about here.

To learn more, see more, and to get involved with Cherished Feet, click here.

To see more Belles&Rebelles coverage of Cherished Feet, click here.

To see more photos and coverage of this event, including photos of M, check out Jeffrey Gurian's Comedy Matters blog here.

Big thanks to Karen herself for all of her charity work! And for the invitation to her birthday party!

xx.

M

fashionABLE x Diana Warner Studio

At a recent Diana Warner Studio event, non-profit organization, fashionABLE, showcased their handmade scarves, made by women in Africa. Through scarf-making, their mission is to create economic opportunities as well as a sense of dignity for these women. With 100% of their profits given back to rehabilitate and restore these women, fashionABLE is committed to change the world.

To learn more, see more, and to purchase fashionABLE scarves, click here.

To learn more, see more, and to shop at Diana Warner, click here.

xx.

M

Cherished Feet

In spirit of today's Thanksgiving holiday, as well as the upcoming holiday season, today is dedicated to Cherished Feet. Founded and headed by the well known New York socialite and long-time missionary, Karen Koeningsberg, this non-profit organization focuses on providing impovrished children with their first steps to a brighter future. Parasites can enter the body through bare feet and many children in devloping countries spend their days walking barefoot in unsanitary soils that have become the breeding grounds for bacteria and a variety of lethal organisms. Cherished Feet has made a commitment to make a difference by providing these children, whom range from toddles to those of 18 years in age, with quality shoes. Although this organization is newly established and only a few month old, with friends like fashion designer Richie Rich, and a solid team behind her, Ms. Koeningsberg was able to collect 3,000 shoes in just one weekend. Always one to start her own team, rather than to join one - a trait she inherited from her mother, with whom she has traveled on approximately 30 missions - Koeningsberg will travel to Haiti next month to hand deliver every pair of shoes to children in need. Her determination, motivation and positive energy and attitude are certainly contageous as she embarks on her journey to not only educate and create awareness, but to "live up" to her charity and carry out her missionary duties. Cherished Feet, along with all of those who pitched in and were one of the thousands that donated footwear, have definitely given the world something to be very thankful for.

3,000 Shoes Collected

Karen (center) with the Cherished Feet Team

Stay tuned for more information on how you can help as well as information on the Cherished Feet Gala, taking place in Spring 2011.

To learn more, see more, contact, and to help by getting involved and becomming a part of the Cherished Feet Team, click here.

Now, go enjoy that turkey.

Happy Thanksgiving!

xx.

Belles&Rebelles