Go Barefoot for TOMS

Hopefully you guys have checked out TOMS Shoes- if not click here and jump to it! 

Blake and his team are incredible- leading a revolution one pair at a time. 

Today, April 16th, TOMS is sponsoring "ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES"- a day to really experience what it means to go barefoot. Here are the facts:

• Fact #1: In some developing nations, children must walk for miles to food, clean water and to seek medical help.
• Fact #2: Cuts and sores on feet can lead to serious infection.
• Fact #3: Often, children cannot attend school barefoot.
• Fact #4: In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from Podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil.
• Fact #5: Podoconiosis is 100% preventable by wearing shoes.

Check out the movement HERE and join us in walking barefoot- around your house, to class, or all around town!

Miho: Tokyo Collection

Hey Guys!

It's exam week here at Michigan, so things are crazy and I never seem to leave the library! I'm looking so forward to catching up with all of your emails next week and giving you an update on all the cool BEARON stuff we are planning for the summer months. Until then, enjoy these photos from last week's fashion show at MOTIVATION. Miho is an incredibly talented designer with a Japanese influence. And her show, Miho: Tokyo Collection was a huge hit!

photo credit: kathleen ku

photo credit: miho

Mary Emma and I showing off Miho's designs

photo credit: Sherry Shen

SHEI Cover

Here it is! 

As promised, here's the cover of this year's SHEI Magazine.

Jessica was nice enough to send it over- Thanks Jess!

The theme was Motley- and I'm OBSESSED with the ruffled collar on that shirt!

peace love bearon

caroline

Weekend Recap!

Hey Guys!

Caroline here-

 It was a crazy and hectic weekend, but definitely one of the semester's best, coming to an abrupt end with a BLIZZARD Monday morning. Thankfully the snow (in APRIL mind you) held off so we could have a bit of fun. So here's the run down:

Saturday morning marked the start of 24 hours of Relay For Life at UMICH. My friend Kaylin was the co-chair of the entire thing this year- a HUGE undertaking, and an even bigger success. The day was sunny and relaxing with everyone hanging out for a great cause.

Crist and I hanging out at Relay for Life 2009

As you can see, the fields were COVERED with people standing up to fight against cancer. This is by far my favorite event of the school year- the only downside is sleeping outside. Here's some advice lovely readers: camping is not for the faint of heart, and leggings are not warm, no matter how hard you will them to be!

This year I was co-chair of our team with my friend Amy- one of the coolest girls I've met at Michigan, obsessed with fashion but even more into philanthropy and doing whatever she can to get involved. 

At 4, I left to go meet up with the SHEI Magazine team to get ready for their magazine launch party and fashion show. SHEI Fest is held every spring to launch their annual issue. This year I was so excited to be asked to pose for the cover shoot! I'm waiting for Jessica to send me the image file of the cover, and then I'll make sure to post it right away.

We had a total BLAST at the show this year- the theme was androgyny, and I had a field day as my lips were painted black while witnessing Crist's runway debut. It was so exciting to work with the SHEI team again- they are a really cool team of unbelievably talented UMICH kids who create an incredibly professional and high-end annual fashion and culture magazine. 

Jessica of The-Voguette (I'm wearing her AMAZING shoes! Thanks Jess!)

Closing the show with Katherine and Alex

Crist's Modeling Debut!

After the show, it was back to Relay for a night of shivering, but well worth it for such a great cause! After a nap Sunday morning, there was brunch with my family for my birthday, and then a fitting for another show. The designer, Miho, is a student in the Michigan art school and her pieces are GORGEOUS. I am so excited to wear one of her exquisite designs! 

So dear BEARON'ERS, I'm off to sleep. It's been a crazy weekend, and I can't wait for the sun to come out tomorrow and melt away all the snow! Stay warm and keep smiling.

Love, Caroline

WEEKEND GUIDE!

So many great events are happening this weekend at UMich!

RELAY FOR LIFE starts Saturday morning- 10 am- at Palmer Field
AND please also come check out the latest
SHEI cover girl Caroline and newest SHEI model Crist at...

TOMS SHOES TONIGHT!

Tonight on CNBC, TOMS Shoes will be featured on the premiere episode of Donnie Deutsch's new show, The Entrepreneurs. 

Make sure to check it out to learn more about their 

One for One movement!

TONIGHT! 

CNBC

9pm EST/ 6pm PT

To Preview Tonight's Episode, 

CLICK HERE! 

www.tomsshoes.com

A SOCIALITE BIRTHDAY

As Caroline's 20th Birthday draws near,
We decided to celebrate with friends and good cheer.
"Calling all Socialites" the invites did read,
For a fashionista who does good deeds.
Dressed as Bjork, C was a star
And had a blast celebrating with friends from near and far!

Crist, Caroline, and Ellis

Mary-Kate, Adam, Caroline, and Eduardo

Sophie Madeleine

Chances are, you've never heard of her. But Sophie Madeleine is our 

newest musical obsession here at THE BEARON.

Eduardo gets the credit for finding her on 

bandcamp 

(one of the coolest website ideas ever...) 

but we're willing to share.

If you like Feist, or beards, or ukuleles, be warned- 

you may become instantly obsessed.

HAPPY SPRING

&

HAPPY LISTENING!

THE BEARON team

A BEAR-Y SWEET 16

Anna and Caroline helped Charlotte, Anna's younger sister,
celebrate her SURPRISE Sweet 16 in style last weekend. Charlotte
and friends dined, danced, and laughed...
And some of THE BEARON team was able to score a picture
with our favorite animal along the way.

Anna's Event

Thanks to everyone who came out to Betsy Barbour in Ann Arbor on Thursday to hang out with Anna and Caroline!

UMICH EVENT TODAY @ 4:30

Today from 4:30-6pm, Anna will be hosting a trunk show at the Betsy Barbour Lounge. Come check out THE BEARON and see the newest OHM shirt

We will be accepting cash, checks and credit cards so come by, hang out and meet THE BEARON team! Orders placed at today's event will be delivered to you on the UMICH- Ann Arbor campus.

See you there! 

THE BEARON team

Angela at the Capitol

THE BEARON GOES TO WASHINGTON! 

Angela, wearing the new ohm shirt outside of the Capitol building during her Semester in Washington program

COOLEST COLLEGE START-UPS

THE BEARON was selected as one of INC. Magazine's Coolest College Start-Ups!

Check out INC.com to read the article 

and VOTE for THE BEARON as 

INC.'s COOLEST College Start-Up by clicking here

You can vote every day, all month long! :) 

Behind the Scene from Shay's Shoot

On Saturday, we had an awesome shoot with photographer Shay Spaniola. Jared, Sam, Ellis, Hadas, Chandler, Stephen, and Anna came out and helped launch the 

new BEARON design: 

the Ohm t-shirt.

Here are Caroline's behind-the-scenes shots. Enjoy!

"Go stand by that tree"

"Do you mind if I climb it?"

= Awesome Photographs!

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 Thanks to everyone to came out! 

Presenting: OHM by THE BEARON

Available now at 

Bivouac- Ann Arbor

NEW SHIRT!

The newest member of THE BEARON collection, The Ohm shirt, arrived today! Images will be posted soon and the shirt will be on sale tomorrow at Bivouac in Ann Arbor, and in the online store this weekend!

Happy Birthday Ellis!

THE BEARON team was out full force last night, in celebration of Ellis' 20th birthday!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLIS! 

UMICH Ambassador and Birthday Boy Ellis, with BEARON model Crist, 

Aditi, and Ann Arbor intern, Anna

Anna, Crist, and Aditi

Eduardo (our awesome web designer) with Caroline, Anna, Crist, and Aditi.

Lili O. on LookBook

I have always have a minor obsession with peacock feathers for their unique beauty. 

The dress reminds me of the distinct look of these feathers...

While there is a lot of pattern going on, I think it works, 

and would not overpower the confident wearer. 

There is a chic, but bohemian feel to this dress- 

and it makes me wish it wasn't snowing outside!

http://lookbook.nu/look/65383-medicated-drama-queen

SHEI MAGAZINE SHOW

Last Friday, SHEI Magazine (an AWESOME fashion and culture magazine in Ann Arbor) hosted a fabulous runway show on the University of Michigan campus (clothes from ALLURE boutique in Ann Arbor), with proceeds benefitting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Getting ready for the show!

Anna (the newest member of the fashion team) and Caroline

Fashion editor, Chelsea, fabulous in Pucci, of course.

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Thank you to everyone who came out! The event was a great success!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEARON!

Last night, THE BEARON turned 1!

Thank you so much to everyone for their continued support of THE BEARON! 

2008 has been an incredible year, 

and we are so excited for all that is to come in 2009.

Ellis and I, on January 18th, 2008, wearing the first THE BEARON t-shirts.