Hi lovelies,

Last week I had a super important meeting, one those "once in a lifetime" opportunities and luckily for me, I had my mom to remind me to just relax, be grateful, and just go in there and be myself and rock it!

So once I was grounded, did my research, and prepped for the meeting, like any savvy fashionista, I could focus on what was really important, finding the perfect outfit to wear to my meeting! Because when I'm confident on the inside, it shines through on the outside and I needed an outfit to match my inner confidence.

While popping from store-to-store, I noticed a sign at H&M that if you donated your used clothes for recycling then you could receive 15% off of your next purchase. Doing something great for the environment while saving money and revamping my wardrobe? Count me in.

Then I started to think what others ways could I save money, revamp my wardrobe, and give back? That's when I discovered Giving Assistant. Giving Assistant is a free digital loyalty program, with over 1,100 of the largest retailers worldwide with an average of 5% cash reward after each online purchase and lets me save money while giving back. My favorite brands to shop while giving back include Forever21, White House | Black Market, AliExpress, Gilt, Amazon, Sephora, and Macy's.

Here's how it works: Retailers pay Giving Assistant a commission for purchases starting on their website and for purchases originating on their members links, they pay them an entire commission as direct cash back. For non-member purchases, Giving Assistant keeps the commission, and makes a small donation to Feed America. Additionally, members are able to automatically donate any % of their cash back to any charity of their choice, so I can give back and be rewarded for digital loyalty.

Another way I love to save money while giving back is to have a fashion swap party with my friends. We get together and bring all of our old clothes and swap clothes with each other. That way, I get to update my wardrobe without spending a dime and I get to have a fun girls' night with my friends. The clothes that are left-over we donate to Good Will and Dress for Success. Giving back, getting new clothes, and hanging with my friends, sounds like an awesome Friday night to me!