A great cause, A sexy way

As of late, as I'm sure you've noticed, I've been predisposed to discuss fashion. My blog started off rather differently. My principle reason for writing was to inform the young (uninformed) masses of the trials, tribulations, and resolve of horrifying job searches. I think I had some interesting things to say, but once I got a job I strayed tremendously from one of my main topics. So, I am here today to present you all with something that is totally up my alley in more ways than one.

Why is it up my alley, you ask?

It includes a little black dress
It includes an entire universe of cool accessories
It helps children
It's about marketing
It's a brilliant idea
It's for an amazing cause
It's academically inclined
It includes a BLOG
She is Indian. Like me.

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Doesn't that sound awesome??????

Let me preface this "thing" with how I came across it...

I went out on a limb today and shared Sophie Blackwell's blog, Missed Connections (one of my absolute FAVORITES of all time) with my very data-inclined, analytical teammates. My purpose was to get them to think about how one dimensional insights (numbers, words) can come to life in an awe-inspiring way. To encourage them to think outside the box. Bring a little art into their lives. I knew I was treading dangerously went I sent it, with the very likely possibility of seeming irrelevant, but I couldn't help it. I was so eager to see what people would say back to my email.

I waited.

I waited..

I waited...

And finally, got one email in response (thank goodness, honestly).

It was simple:
"Hey,
You might like this blog.
1 year in 1 dress.
Cheers,
X"

How nice! Someone shared something as SACRED as a BLOG?? With little old me?? You can imagine my excitement as I waited for the website to load. Rocking back and forth rather violently in my seat (spilled some water on myself in the process). And then it loaded. A petite woman, short black hair, in a simple black dress.

And then my mind was blown. See for yourself. This woman, Sheena Matheiken, is the ultimate bad ass. All the money she made was sent to the Akanksha Foundation, a project aimed at changing and revolutionizing education in India. She works for an interactive ad agency in New York (love herrrrrr), and was inspired while she was taking a 6 month sabbatical to focus on herself.

In conclusion, this is the coolest thing ever. I am 500% inspired and think she is amazing. I want to pick her brain forever.