A Collaboration: Project Heart Yourself / Infinite Hope

In October, my friend Jenny (hairstylist extraordinaire, the beautiful and talented Jenny Strebe of Confessions of a Hairstylist and founder of Project Heart Yourself) sent me a text message asking if I'd like to work with her on a jewelry piece -- something for breast cancer awareness (but enough with the pink ribbon already). Something a little more honest and special that would really pay tribute to women at all stages of treatment and at any stage of this disease. I love Jenny's style and her commitment to empowering women, and I jumped at the chance to work with her.

As we started brainstorming, we quickly found we were on the same page, and pretty soon had a design in place, a simple infinity symbol, standing for the infinite hope that carries us through some of our darkest days. The Infinity necklaces are now available for purchase here/here, and the proceeds will go to a local organization helping moms who are going through cancer treatments.

So honored to be a part of this collaboration. #heartyourself #hope #breastcancer #mbc #metavivor

A photo posted by Jen Campisano (@jencampisano) on Feb 12, 2015 at 8:20pm PST

Project Heart Yourself is all about empowering women to love themselves, something I've realized is infinitely important to getting through cancer. As Jenny would say, "Loving yourself is one of the hardest but most paramount aspects to life. You do not always have control over what happens to you, or in you but with grace you can accept it and learn to continue living a beautiful life."

If you're interested, you can read the very kind words Jenny's blogger had to say about me here. It had me blushing just a bit, and then nearly in tears. I'm so honored to be a part of this project.

Part 2 of Turning this into a Shopping Blog

Earlier this week, I wrote about the challenges I face when choosing a swimsuit, and you all responded with so many wonderful suggestions (and compliments, let's not forget the compliments). Thank you! My summer attire is looking less bleak already.

I joked that that post was my first step in turning this into a shopping blog. Turns out, I was only partially kidding.

Last night, a friend of a friend hosted an online fundraiser for the Avon Walk that I'm doing again this summer, and--apparently, this is Part 2 of turning this into a shopping blog. I mean, I can't help it. Just look at these pieces. (Seriously, Chris, take a look at all THREE of these awesome necklaces).

But if you missed the event last night, please don't fret. You can still support our team (and fetch some great jewelry in time for Mother's Day) by shopping at the link below through Sunday, April 27th.

But first, check out these beauties. I feel like they would automatically make me a better, more grounded person. Jewelry can do that, right?

So here's the link to shop and all proceeds go to the AVON WALK!!! Make sure you see Booby and the Beast in the top of the screen when you click the link. As always, thank you for your support.

(And if shopping isn't your thing and you'd rather support us directly, that's fine, too. You can click on our team page here or my personal page here to donate). We appreciate it in any form.