One of the perks of being a blogger is the opportunity to collaborate with brands. It’s even better when through a collaboration there is an opportunity to bring a little bit of joy into the lives of others…
THE STORY
…Purple is my favorite color, and it is also the official color of the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge®. Ming Wang Knitwear has teamed up with the American Cancer Society to offer a soft luxurious Ming Wang designed wrap for every jacket or outfit purchased from the Fall 2015 Road to Marrakech color group or for every Ming Wang Hope Wrap purchased. There are 31 Hope Lodge locations across the United States which provide cancer patients with a free and nurturing place to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
About 27 year ago I lost my grandmother to lung cancer and then just a few years later my older brother lost his battle with liver cancer. Being there with them through both the pain of the disease and the treatments as well as the emotional pain of having to say goodbye changed me forever. Unfortunately, so many of us have had to bear witness to the physical, mental and emotional pain that our loved ones are forced to battle when faced with cancer. The purchase of this gorgeous scarf is one way that we can help to lessen that pain for others. For information on where to purchase either a wrap or a piece from the Marrakech collection please visit the Ming Wang Knits Hope Campaign.
THE OUTFIT
While the extreme softness and quality of this beautiful wrap screams “elegance”, my brain of course screams “distressed boyfriend jeans“. Hey, elegance is a purely subjective word, am I right? Originally I was going to go with kitten heel pumps, but I thought the ballet flats paired with the striped tee gave off a bit of a French vibe and what’s more elegant than a French girl? Since the weather has definitely turned the corner into Fall, the wrap not only provided the ever important third piece and a beautiful pop of color, it also provided the required layer of additional warmth.
THE TIP
While it’s easy to grab a jacket or coat when the temperature starts to cool off, don’t forget the myriad of styling options a blanket scarf/wrap provides. It can be wrapped, draped, belted or worn like a poncho and works just as well with a dress or skirt as it does with jeans.
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Wrap: c/o Ming Wang Knits; Jeans: GAP via Poshmark (Similar); Ballet Flats: GAP; Tee: Walmart (Similar)
Disclosure: Wrap was provided c/o Ming Wang. The opinions expressed herein are my own and not indicative of the opinions or positions of Ming Wang.
A wonderful scarf, a beautiful color, and a story that thrills. You look really nice with this look.
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So glad you enjoyed the post Josep. 🙂
Purple is one of my most favorite colors too. That wrap is beautiful and I love the art print design on it. What a fantastic cause for such a craptastic disease. Cancer hits home with me too, because 10 and a half years ago I lost my own grandma to cancer. And you are right, collaborations for a great cause are even better. I would love one of these amazing wraps myself.
Have a wonderful Wednesday, Debbie!
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Sorry to hear of your grandma Ada. It is always a good thing to spread awareness and this wrap is such a beautiful way to do it.
You look AMAZING in that color! It just makes you glow.
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Thank you so much Susan. Have a great weekend!
What a gorgeous wrap! I love the purple and the message behind it! What a great way to spread awareness!
Jill
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Thanks Jill…it is a fabulous campaign!
The wrap is so pretty! Such a rich beautiful purple and a wonderful cause.
Monica.
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It was a combination of the color and the cause that got my attention. 🙂
What a gorgeous color on this wrap. Looks so cozy and perfect for fall. My mom has been battling cancer for the past 15 years so this is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. Ming Wang sounds like a great company.
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I hope your mother is doing well Cynthia. I love it when a company supports a worthwhile cause.
This is such a great collaboration and the wrap is beautiful. Breast cancer is so scary, an old co-worker of mine that is a lot younger then me just went through it and is a surviver.
Carrie
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Thank you Carrie. It’s sad that you would be hard pressed to find someone who hadn’t been affected by cancer in some way.
Always love shopping for a good cause! This is a pretty wrap.
Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week.
Alice
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Sorry to hear you’ve lost close family to cancer.
And what a great way to support a cause.
Goes without saying the wrap is a gorgeous colour but the texture looks so luxurious that I want to slip it off your shoulders onto mine!
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Gorgeous wrap, Debbie! That color looks amazing with your hair. Thanks for sharing info about this caring company. Glad you went with the ballet flats, as they look perfect. Thanks for linking up with Fabulous Friday!
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