Glam- A- THON Kinky Boots Screening Ticket Giveaway

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We are hosting a giveaway with Glam-A-THON.

Glam-A-THON is renowned for the organization’s glamourous and larger than life functions that not only promote Breast Cancer Awareness but raises substantial funds for uninsured individuals who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. One of the upcoming events includes a screening of the EIC’s favorite film Kinky Boots at Cinema Paradiso.

The night will consist of a live performance by the larger-than-life personality, Lady Fancy, and her troupe. Guests will be served a bevy of mouth-watering bites and sinful sweets. Libations will be available at the cash bar during the screening. It will be a fun, chic and sultry night that you won’t want to miss and it will be for a worthy cause.  So here is your chance to have fun for a cause, Worthy Magazine will be giving away one ticket. You will have a chance to mingle with the amazing founder of Glam-A-THON, Tammy Gail, as well as the EIC, Ju’lia Samuels.

Requirements for the giveaway

1.Like Glam-A-THON on Facebook

2. Comment on this post with your email address

3. Like Worthy Magazine on Facebook

LOCAL entries only. We will have more giveaways for our out-of-state readers and international readers as well. Please stay tuned and if you are in South Florida, go ahead and apply for the giveaway.

GIVEAWAY CLOSES at 10 p.m. on September 11th.

 

Deets and about the night:

When: Monday, September 12, 2013, 7-10PM, after party to immediately follow.
Where: Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 and Michele’s Dining Lounge, 2761

E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Who: Glam-A-THONT, a breast cancer nonprofit dedicated to help women in the South Florida community, Cinema Paradiso, a 230-seat stadium cinema and Michele’s Dining Lounge, a restaurant serving the best in Italian, seafood and steak. Tammy Gail, Glam-A-THONT founder and 9-year breast cancer survivor, will be available for comment on the events and the partnerships.

Why: All funds raised through Glam-A-THONTM benefit the Broward Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Broward Health. Assistance is given to underinsured and uninsured women in the South Florida area to receive lifesaving, early diagnostic testing and mammograms, while those battling breast cancer receive financial help, rides to and from treatment and medibras for after surgery.

About Glam-A-THON:

Glam-A-THON, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is a sustainable, dynamic breast cancer charity dedicated to helping families, friends and neighbors in South Florida. They differentiate their efforts with style, sass, and glamorous heels. The goal is to take the fear out of breast cancer and mobilize women to make a difference in their community. Glam-A-THON is an event series consisting of the Glam Doll StrutTM, a quarter-mile walk, the Lipstick Lounge, a night of cocktails, confections, cosmetics and couture and other events. For more information, visit http://www.glam-a-thon.com

A Worthy Cause Breast Cancer Awareness

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The strength of the human spirit is often difficult to describe. Normally it is something that can only be witnessed. When the world witnessed celebrities like Christina Applegate and Giuliana Rancic and most recently Angelina Jolie go head-to-head with Breast Cancer, we were reminded of how strong the human spirit can be in the darkest of times. As we enter the month of September, the magazine is preparing for the next issue and the month of October is all about giving back and Breast Cancer Awareness. So we wanted to compile a list of a few of our favorite Breast Cancer Awareness items to get you ready for October.

These items can be found on Lisa Leonard Designs, Unique Vintage and Our Gift of Time.

Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factors. Risks that you cannot change include

  • Age – the chance of getting breast cancer rises as a woman gets older
  • Genes – there are two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, that greatly increase the risk. Women who have family members with breast or ovarian cancer may wish to be tested.
  • Personal factors – beginning periods before age 12 or going through menopause after age 55

Other risks include being overweight, using hormone replacement therapy (also called menopausal hormone therapy), taking birth control pills, drinking alcohol, not having children or having your first child after age 35 or having dense breasts.

Symptoms of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in size or shape of the breast or discharge from a nipple. Breast self-exam andmammography can help find breast cancer early when it is most treatable. Treatment may consist of radiation, lumpectomy, mastectomy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.

Worthy Magazine will be promoting awareness and celebrating survivors of Breast Cancer. We would love for you to share your stories and comments with us.

The Seemingly Evasive Entrepreneurial Dream

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Being an entrepreneur is hard work, and aspiring entrepreneurs know this like Jay-Z knows how to rap. If it is your dream to own your own business, the important thing to remember is to never give up.

However cliche it may sound, it is the truth. You may or may not have a full time job (in your dream entrepreneurial industry or not) and you may or may not have a house, a husband, and a child to attend to, but chances are you are one busy woman.

Either way, your dream make-your-own-schedule-don’t-answer-to-anyone-career is staring at you in the face like a mime waiting for a tip.

Time is not on your side, of course, for he disappears like a magician before anyone can mutter the word success. With wishful thinking and good intentions, we think he’ll return, but he is gone forever in the blink of an eye.

The best way to make your entrepreneurial dream come true is to devote as much time as you can, but not so much time that it makes you crazy. It’s just as important to enjoy life as it is to follow your dreams.

Key elements to realizing your success are passion, persistence, and patience; with passion being the most essential aspect.

Without passion,  you are not driven, and without persistence, you might give up.

Success does not come quickly, and if you are stressed, if you are worried, or if you are hopeless, remind yourself about how much you love your passion.

Enjoy the climb to the top and never give up.


Tell us about your road to success!

Interesting Trina Pays Homage To Nicki Minaj

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Rapper and renowned Southern sex symbol, Trina, appears to be paying homage to rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. A short video clip shows Trina rapping the lyrics to Moment For Life while dressed like Nicki Minaj. While we are still gathering details about the performance, we must admit that musically this is a refreshing thing to see especially in the world of female rappers, which is largely competitive and often-times petty. Check out the clip and tell us what you think.

It should be noted that Nicki and Trina have always appeared to have a mutual respect for one another. Which Nicki demonstrated back in 2011 when Trina was not among the nominees for best female emcee for the BET Awards. Nicki along with female rapper Diamond quickly took to Twitter, when they saw that Trina was not nominated, to express their disappointment with BET.

So maybe things are changing in the world of female emcees. Either way we thought this was a noteworthy moment to share.

Worthy Or Not? Beyonce Changes Hair Again

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Well, the Queen ditched her super short crown for a fitting bob hairstyle- think “Me Myself and I,” according to new photos of her leaving Miami’s own Silvano restaurant on Thursday (Aug. 15).

B adorned her new look with a gold headband and blue sunnies. Rumor has it that the songstress, wife and mother is in town with her lovely B.I.C.(Blue Ivy Carter) to show support for Jay Z who is at his last stop on the Legends of Summer tour.

So what do you think? Worthy or not?

THE KNOT MEN NEED TO KNOW

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Style for men is often a complicated affair. The opportunity to distinguish oneself- is an unfortunate rarity in men’s fashion. In the drab sea of pin stripes and muted colors, Embellishment is often regarded as a feminine feature. “Fun” in men’s style and the ability to make personal statements in menswear is so rare that WE- as men- must seize upon creative opportunities for self expression.

Dapper men everywhere have recently rediscovered a long established but rarely used staple in mens style; The Eldredge Knot. This rare style of tying ones tie manages to make a masculine but noticeable statement. Men are once again accentuating their wardrobes, by adding this staple to their arsenals of accoutrements. The Eldredge Knot is an emerging trend that most men are reserving for spectacular and special occasions like weddings. We, however think that this knot can and should be used to shut it down at a wider variety of engagements. We’ve posted a detailed how-to- for men (courtesy of http://www.mynicetie.com, a company that enables you to purchase killer ties while making a charitable difference ) that want to distinguish themselves with a unique look that destroys the competition.

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Worthy Wednesdays

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A look at our favorite things

We decided to share a few office favorites with you just because it’s Wednesday.

The Martin 

This bag from JustFab is a favorite of the Editor-in-Chief.  It literally holds all of her favorite magazines with storage for her favorite make-up essentials.

 

Pink Candy Furla

This pink and pretty purse is a favorite for the Executive Assistant of the magazine. The purse goes beautifully with any look.

 

Pink Shamballa Bracelet

Anything that is pink and sparkles as an accessory is a must-have. This item is also a favorite of the executive assistant.