Welcome to your first mission - Are you ready

So as you can see, my blog is now titled 

"Fashion on a mission". 

That is because this year I have decided to take on the challenge of Spotlighting and Supporting twelve...yes you heard right "TWELVE" Causes and Foundations on their mission to raise awareness, support and funding to continue doing their Awesome hard work!

BUT...I can't do this alone...I Need YOUR Help.

So my question to you Fabulous Fashionistas is... 

Are You Ready!!!

And with that I would like to fill you in on our first mission of the year. For the month of January we will be supporting the Care for Crohn's Foundation. 

Their mission is to help mentor and support teens and young adults with Crohn’s Disease. Their Goal is to educate on the importance of nutrition and provide supportive services to help our youth cope with the disease and enhance their quality of life. The

Care for Crohn's Foundation wants fellow Crohnies (one who has Crohn's) to know that they are not alone, and there are others like them who can relate.  Crohn's disease is nothing to be ashamed of, people are afraid of what they don’t know, so if we stay quiet, no one will ever know what Crohn’s disease is. 

These Gorgeous Artistic Glamour shots were done to represent an invisible illness. Photos courtesy of Distinctive Images Photography

So what exactly IS Crohn's Disease? Click Here to learn more about Crohn's Disease!

For the record...

Crohn's Disease was named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, who first described the disease in 1932 as a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. 

Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). IBD is classified as mainly two diseases Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Crohns Disease is a chronic inflammatory condition in which inflammation can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can occur only in the colon. 

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the GI tract. While symptoms vary from patient to patient and some may be more common than others, 

the tell-tale symptoms of Crohn’s disease include:

• Persistent Diarrhea
• Rectal bleeding
• Urgent need to move bowels
• Abdominal cramps and pain
• Sensation of incomplete evacuation
• Constipation (can lead to bowel obstruction)

To learn more about Crohns Disease click here!

So now I would like for you to meet the Founder of CARE for Crohn's Foundation, Sybille Guichard.

Sybille was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when she was 14 years old. Her  symptoms started two years prior to her diagnosis, and with that came the endless abdominal pains, drastic weight loss, rectal bleeding, painful bowels, loss of appetite, high fevers, joint pains and abscesses, and anemia. 

She knows the pain of being a High School student dealing with long periods of hospital stays and vividly remembers feeling misunderstood, wishing she knew someone else her age with Crohn’s who could relate.

Her website CARE for Crohns Foundation is full of Awesome resources to help you Navigate through this difficult disease. There's a Nutri-Corner where you can find Healthy eating advice along with links to businesses that serve Healthier options such as Gluten-free and Organic food to keep a Crohnie's tummy happy.

But my favorite is the Crohnie talk section where she interviews fellow Crohnie's! There is also a Shop section where you can find these Fab "Keep Calm and Date a Crohnie" clothing.  Also check out their Events section where you can keep up with upcoming Chronie events!

Stay connected with the CARE for Crohn's Foundation through Social media!
Instagram - @ therealtoe (her personal account) , @careforcrohns
Twitter - @ CAREforCrohns   
Facebook - @ facebook.com/CareForCrohns    
Google + @ +CAREforCrohns  

“I always remember feeling misunderstood, and I wished I knew someone else my age with Crohn’s who could relate.  With that said, I felt it was up to me to start a movement to make a difference for teens and other young adults who keep quiet, 
in embarrassment, of the disease.”

- Sybille

These Gorgeous Artistic Glamour shots were done to represent an invisible illness. Photos courtesy of Distinctive Images Photography

“No one really sees the tears we cry on the outside because we hide it so well. 
The purple tears represents Crohn's Disease 
and any other invisible illness under the purple ribbon.”

-Sybille

And with this in mind Sybille created -Crohnie Talk. 

Crohnie talk features three Beautiful girls named (from left to right) Kristi Hinkle, Alisha Lacroix, and Kelsey Cavanaugh.Watch as they each share their stories on when they were diagnosed and the symptoms they suffered prior to their diagnosis. 

To watch the video Click Here!

But Sybille didn't stop there! She's creating events in an effort to bring Crohnies and non-Crohnies together to support each other and learn more about this disease. 

   Watch her first event for the

   CARE for Crohn's Foundation.

For more videos from the Care for Crohn's Foundation Click Here!

Don't forget to Subscribe to their Feed!

I would like to extend a Formal invitation to all you Fabulous Fashionistas and request for you to join me and the 

CARE for Crohn's Foundation for their Fashion Mixer this month!

Hosted by 99 JAMZ own Felisha Monet!

The event will be held at the

 Touché Rooftop Lounge and Restaurant 

15 Northeast 11th Street 

Miami, FL 33132

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (EST)

Tickets are Now on Sale!

 cfcmixer.eventbrite.com

Guest's will get to have cocktails and conversations with a Gorgeous view over the city of Downtown Miami, so you know what that means...lots of Sparkly City lights begging to be adored from the Rooftop view! 

The CARE for Crohn's Foundation has collaborated with  A Dream Group LLC to  feature a live art presentation from international designer/artist Charles Edward Soto; a fashion collective of pop-up boutiques by LOL Always and Elouinia Exantus, succulent spirits, culinary delights, and more. So how much does it cost to attend this Fabulous event? I'm glad you asked! Your donation of $22.09 is all it takes to participate!

Proceeds/sponsorships will benefit CARE for Crohn’s Foundation.

This is an event you don't want to miss!


So what DO you wear to an event such as this?

Might I suggest anything purple in honor and support of the purple ribbon. Now, this is just a suggestion and of course you can wear whatever Fashionably Chic attire you desire.

For those that may not know this, I am a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. Basically i'm in the business of  teaching women how to take care of the largest organ on their body...their Skin, through skin care Classes and Parties. I make every class not just Educational, but Fun and Glamorous. During the Class/Party you get to try the Best and the Latest Beauty products on the market that Mary Kay Cosmetics has to offer! I truly believe it is important for women to feel beautiful because when a woman feels beautiful, she is more confident in herself and when a woman is more confident in herself...she is Unstoppable. And to me, Healthy skin equals Beautiful skin.

So for the month of January a portion of my Sales will be profiting the 

CARE for Crohn's Foundation! And, every Hostess to plan a Party 

(with 3 or more guests) gets to enter my Contest to 

win FREE Tickets to the Event! 

As a Fabulous Fashionista you are also entitled to a discounted price of 50% Off all Purple makeup 

during the month of January so you can look your most Fab at the Event! 

Check out what I have in stock at my Online Website. 

marykay.com/emdominguez

Feel free to shop Online! But all Makeup discounts can only be processed in person.

 Ordering through my website will be at regular retail price.

Discounts are Only available during your Mary Kay Beauty tester Class/Parties.

All ticket prize Winners will be featured in a future post covering the Event!

To join me in this mission to support the CARE for Crohn's Foundation Click Here, click on my picture and you can find information on how to reach me to set up your Beauty tester/Fundraising Appointment!

Like I always say, every movement needs a Theme song.
This one is for all you Beautiful Crohnie's out there. 

Here is Mandisa "Overcomer" 

                        XOXO- Eva