It's heart warming to see the things I love doing good for the people I love.



The Young Designers Collective is a New York based association of artists and designers working together for a cause. The collective pairs budding designers with non-profit organizations. The designers gain exposure and build their portfolios while the sales of their work benefits various charities. The artists are able to use their talents and build connections in commercial design, using high quality fair trade materials to create unique wearable art. The YDC motto is “doing well by doing good”



I was sent a beautiful pink fascinator hand crafted by designer Shilpa Iyengar from her Pink Ribbon Collection to benefit breast cancer research.   I decided to pair it with one of my muted tone 1940s dresses so it'll really stand out. This dress was from a private estate and was in serious disrepair when I bought it. Crumpled up, very dirty and some pretty noticable holes. But, you know me, I can't turn down something beautiful that just needs a little love so I brought it home and fixed it up. Now, it's one of my favorites and the color is great so it can be worn with anything, like Shilpa's bright pink fascinator.


Shilpa says, "As an artist and designer, I use fashion as a platform to bring my love of art into a
functional form. I let the concept guide me in whatever I design and hope to produce a wearable work of art in the process. Inspired by my travels across the world and by my love of cultural history, I design clothing, shoes, hats, and textiles in hopes of
bringing my vision to the public as painter would a painting."



Show your support for young designers and wonderful causes by visiting the Young Designers Collective Shop. Save 15% off by using code PINK_POST when you shop the Pink Ribbon Collection.



1940s Dress- Private Estate
1940s belt- from another dress
Pink t strap shoes- ebay
pink beaded 50s earrings- antique mall
fascinator c/o The Young Designers Collective


Thi post was sponsored by The Young Designers Collective. Please read my full discloure policy