You may have seen this designer's garments in a recent capsule collection at Forever 21. As of March 4th, Rory Edelmen debuted her fun and flirty Rory Beca collection for Forever 21 and even made an appearance at the store in Times Square! We're super sad we couldn't make it to the launch to meet the designer herself, but we are excited to have her participate in our fashion show this year.

Designs from Rory Beca's previous collections will be featured on our runway, April 1st. Rory Beca is know for her feminine yet sexy pieces that are super accessible and wearable. Perfect for our runway and our theme, "New York is My Runway, Fordham is My School." What's even more exciting is that these pieces will also be raffled off at the show to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Metro New York.

You can win either of Rory Beca's two looks at our show along with tons of other fabulous prizes. Hope to see you all on April 1st and be sure to check out Rory Beca's latest collection and designs here.

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To all you fashionable foodies, listen up! The VIP gift bags this year will feature delicious sample snacks from popchips, the acclaimed “snack fanatic” company that produces delicious and healthy popped chips in a wide variety of flavors, including: barbeque, sea salt and vinegar, parmesan garlic, and the famous original! Not only do popchips taste amazing, but they are great for you too! That’s right, aside from being flavorful and fun, they are also all natural! A special thanks to popchips for such an incredible donation!

Don’t worry about spoiling your dinner! Find out more about popchips by visiting their website here and where you can find popchips at a store near you.

Noelle Tomulich is a freshman at Fordham University where she majors in psychology and political science. Although she is originally from Northern New Jersey, Noelle considers New York City to be her home and is excited for this year’s Fashion For Philanthropy runway event to celebrate what her hometown is famous for: great style and even greater hearts.

This year, give your skin the VIP treatment it deserves with a 20% off coupon from Bambola Beauty, the revolutionary eco-friendly skincare brand founded by the mother/daughter duo who keep every skin type in mind when working on their wildly successful line. Bambola Beauty features premium products made with only the purest and most natural ingredients, which includes items such as rejuvenating masks, sugar cane exfoliants, and luxurious lip smoothers.

And if you already can’t get enough, keep your fingers crossed, fashionistas! Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to win one of THREE Get Acquainted Kits from Bambola Beauty! Each set contains a CoEnzyme Repair Creme, Mango Moisturizing Mask, Volcanic Mineral Scrub, Nourishing Apricot Cleansing Creme, Vitamin C Extreme Serum, Pomegranate Soothing Toner, and Intensive Eye Creme.

A special thanks to Bambola Beauty, not only for their incredible generosity, but also for creating a skincare line that leaves us looking radiant and our skin feeling healthy!

Noelle Tomulich is a freshman at Fordham University where she majors in psychology and political science. Although she is originally from Northern New Jersey, Noelle considers New York City to be her home and is excited for this year’s Fashion For Philanthropy runway event to celebrate what her hometown is famous for: great style and even greater hearts. 

 

"A new brand of accessible luxury. A new voice in modern fashion." Apartstyle.com, one of my new favorite shopping websites has something for just about everyone. Their Lookbooks and "Shop the Looks" pages are incredibly styled and provide the perfect inspiration for any aspiring New York Fashionista. 

One of my favorite things Apartstyle.com offers is their Shop2gether feature which allows you to chat with your friends on their page and keep favorites of looks and items that you love. You never have to shop online alone again! Super innovative and fun!

Fashion for Philanthropy is super excited to have APART Style feature two looks at our fashion show on April 1st in the Rose Hill Gym. While I do have the inside scoop as far as which two specific looks will be featured in our show, I don't want to give it away just yet! In addition, APART Style is also donating the items that are seen on the runway; you could win the looks from the show! All proceeds benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Metro New York.

Check out APART Style here and let us know what looks you think may be featured on our runway! Can't wait to reveal the looks on April 1st!

 

Lilly Pulitzer has generously donated a private party that will be auctioned off at the show on April 1st! The fabulous party will be held at their Madison Avenue store for the winner and friends. The lucky winner has the option to choose from breakfast in the morning or cocktails and savories in the evening. A definite perk to this package is the one-on-one attention the winner and their friends will receive from specialists to help pick out the perfect outfit! All of the guests will even have the incredible ability to special order or pre-order from Lilly’s future collections! The hostess will also receive a special gift. It does not get much better than that!

In the spirit of giving back, Lilly Pulitzer will be donating 10% of all sales from the party towards the charity of choice!

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Metro New York and Fashion For Philanthropy would like to thank Lilly Pulitzer for this amazing donation. I am sure the winner and their guests will have a fabulous time! Even if you do not win this package, go ahead and check out the Lily Pulitzer website to shop online and for store locations.

Make sure to come to the show on April 1st to try and win this wonderful party! I love all of my Lilly clothes, they have brought me great memories; I am sure they will bring the same fortune to all of you!

images via lillypulitzer.com 

Patricia Foody is currently a freshman at Fordham University. She is a Communications and Media Studies major. While originally from Chicago, Patricia is loving her time in the Big Apple. Patricia dreams of a career in the fashion industry and cannot go anywhere without her camera. You can view her personal blog, Foodie For Fashion, here. 

As I walk around Manhattan, I constantly spot young women with distinctive brown and white striped bags. Everyone knows those iconic stripes could only mean one of Manhattan’s most fashionable shopping destinations, Henri Bendel! From chic jewelry to exquisite beauty products, Henri Bendel is a girl’s shopping paradise!

Soon, you’ll be able to see brown and white at Fashion For Philanthropy’s fashion show! Henri Bendel has given us a signature brown and white hatbox filled with bath and beauty goodies to be raffled off the show! What could be more New York than that?

Henri Bendel always has what’s new in accessories and gifts and has been serving women with irresistibly stylish treats for over a hundred years! Nothing says Manhattan fashion than a pretty something from Henri Bendel, and we are oh-so excited for their participation!

Good luck to those who will be trying to win this prize, and be sure to check out the store in New York on 712 Fifth Avenue or visit their website.

via henrybendel.com

Andrea Kate Diano is a freshman student at Fordham University studying Marketing in the Gabelli School of Business. A New Jersey native, she enjoys living in New York and loves the amazing & diverse fashion scene that NYC offers. Her personal style inspiration is Zooey Deschanel.

Check out Fashion for Philanthropy on College Gloss, an online magazine written by and for college women featuring fashion, food, and fun!

Fashion For Philanthropy is thrilled to announce that award winning designer Cynthia Rowley has decided to participate in our auction. Cynthia has donated a private party for the winner and 50 friends at her Bleecker Street store. Not only will the party goers receive champagne and sweets but also a generous discount on all apparel and accessories. 

The highlight of the package is that Cynthia Rowley herself will make a personal appearance at the party. From my personal experience of meeting Ms. Rowley, I can attest to her down-to-earth, friendly, Mid-Western charm that will make the winner of this package a very lucky person!

As with all of the items being auctioned off,  proceeds will benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Metro New York. Be sure to come to our Spring fashion show on April 1st to participate in the auction and maybe you will be the lucky winner of the Cynthia Rowley party!

Check out Cynthia Rowley online or find store locations on her website, here. 

 image via usatoday.com

Patricia Foody is currently a freshman at Fordham University. She is a Communications and Media Studies major. While originally from Chicago, Patricia is loving her time in the Big Apple. Patricia dreams of a career in the fashion industry and cannot go anywhere without her camera. You can view her personal blog, Foodie For Fashion, here. 

The Fashion for Philanthropy's show is quickly approaching and we are excited to announce that Hollywood Fashion Tape will be featured in our fabulous gift bags! They have generously donated 300 samples from their Keep Your Clothes On collection.

Their fashion tape can be used to eliminate blouse gaps, hide bra straps, anchor shoe straps, close wrap styles, secure revealing necklines, fix hems fast, and hold up strapless tops.

I LOVE their products! I always use Hollywood Fashion Tape to secure my strapless party dresses and fix stubborn sleeves on my U-neck tops. It’s an essential accessory!

They have plenty of other great products that you can check out on their website. Thank goodness for Hollywood Fashion Tape! Saving us from fashion disasters everyday!

Andrea Kate Diano is a freshman student at Fordham University studying Marketing in the Gabelli School of Business. A New Jersey native, she enjoys living in New York and loves the amazing & diverse fashion scene that NYC offers. Her personal style inspiration is Zooey Deschanel.

Fashion For Philanthropy is so excited to announce that Shoshanna has graciously decided to participate in our spring fashion show once again! We will be showcasing FIVE looks from Shoshanna in our April 1, 2011 fashion show. The sensational colors and patterns are going to make our models light up the runway. You will not want to miss this show, so be sure to come purchase tickets beginning the week of March 28th in the McGinley Center.

Make sure to take a look at the Shoshanna website for store locations and some online shopping fun! You will not be disappointed!

Patricia Foody is currently a freshman at Fordham University. She is a Communications and Media Studies major. While originally from Chicago, Patricia is loving her time in the Big Apple. Patricia dreams of a career in the fashion industry and cannot go anywhere without her camera. You can view her personal blog, Foodie For Fashion, here.

 

Check out this video highlighting Fashion for Philanthropy, its mission, and annual show.

Produced by Carlyle Galante.

In between mingling with fellow students and alumni of Fordham University, as well as other fashionable guests of “New York Is My Runway, Fordham Is My School,” quench your thirst with HINT Water; it's the clear and simple beverage accented with natural flavors that is keeping New York City and the world hydrated and feeling refreshed!

Among the ten HINT Water flavors are classic garden tastes such as cucumber and watermelon, as well as several more exotic flavors including honeydew-hibiscus and pomegranate-tangerine. Representatives from HINT Water are generously featuring a cup sampling at the fashion show as well as handing out bottled samples, so be sure to check it out! HINT Water is free of sugars and artificial sweeteners, making the water great tasting and great for you!

Interested in more information about HINT Water? Here’s a hint, learn more about HINT life as well as where you can find the product in stores by visiting their website here.

Noelle Tomulich is a freshman at Fordham University where she majors in psychology and political science. Although she is originally from Northern New Jersey, Noelle considers New York City to be her home and is excited for this year’s Fashion For Philanthropy runway event to celebrate what her hometown is famous for: great style and even greater hearts.

Check FFP's Make-A-Wish online donations page! We hope that you will help us to reach our goal of $10,000 this year to help a child’s dream come true!

Find out more details by clicking here