Did you know that 1 out of 4 women experience domestic violence over their lifetimes? Did you know that Generalized Anxiety Disorder develops in about 1 in 50 people at some stage in life? Did you know that Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a mental health problem and not related to vanity? Did you know that nearly two thirds of people with a known mental illness never seek help? Did you know that the U.S. Surgeon General found that mental illnesses are the second leading cause of disability in the nation?
If you want more information about mental health issues and access to top fashion designers, you cannot afford to miss the Summer Of Love Fair. Keira Seerose, the owner of III (a clothing brand), has taken on a major event for a worthy cause: to promote mental health via a fashion fair. The idea behind the fair is to raise awareness about a variety of mental illnesses, including, but not limited to, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, various Phobias, Anorexia, Addiction & Dependency, Autism, Self-Harm, and ADHD.
The fair opens on July 18th, 2010, and runs until August 8th. It offers brand new fashion pieces (some at discount rates) from over 200 designers. Here are some items that I particularly like. Take a look at the range of dresses offered from Donna Flora for this fair. If you have read my column before, you know that I am a fan of Donna Flora, and these dresses are no exception. I like the rich colors and the fancy designs. In particular, I like Candy’s colors because the combination works so well:


