12 Days of Giving- Day Two

It's the holidays y'all and I have sort of started a tradition where I try to gather some like minded ladies to put some positive vibes out into the world via something that we're doing every day- on our computers, phones, tablets etc. You may remember last year's giving back series here on the blog and we've decided to kick it up a notch for 2017 because in my humble opinion, we need a little more love and kindness this holiday season! Each day we are donating to a specific and worthwhile charity while also celebrating in high style with a brand that we love. It's really about bringing attention to great organizations while also having a little fun! So here's the deal, I've asked my ladies to give me three words that describe how they are blessed. It can be in all their years, just this year, the day they sent me my email. Three words. It's easier said than done when you're really trying to think about how you are fortunate. So before I get to today's ladies, charity and giveaway, I ask you to do the same exercise. What are three words that you would use to describe how you're blessed?

Today's donation was made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer. They provide critical funding for cancer research worldwide to fuel advances in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, metastasis and survivorship. In 2017, the BCRF awarded $57 million in annual grants to more than 250 scientists from top universities and medical institutions around the globe. In addition, BCRF has established the Evelyn H. Lauder Founder’s Fund, a multi-year international program dedicated to metastasis that is the first large-scale global effort to unravel the biology of metastasis, with more than $30 million earmarked to date. It is the largest privately funded project exclusively focused on metastasis in the world. But they still have more to work to do and that's why we support them today. Bonus: We donated on Giving Tuesday and they matched our donation! *pats ourselves on the back*

Belle Etoile has been one of my longest blogging relationships and that's because they have a truly lovely, thoughtful and conscientious team over there. The jewelry that they make is so unique, I would know it anywhere so the combination of fantastic team and great jewelry, well, they have my heart. They've very generously offered us the opportunity to win the Evermore Pink Pendant, a limited edition piece created for Breast Cancer Research. The piece is gorgeous is it not? Gorgeous hand-painted Italian enamel and pavé-set ribbons of sterling silver interplay with each other to create a truly classic look. Symbolizing everlasting love and hope, the Evermore Collection is timeless. And it's such a perfect fit for today. With every sale of this pendant, Belle Etoile is donating 20% of the proceeds to the BCRF... but you can try winning one first below in the rafflecopter!

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