Behind the Blog: Felicia Sullivan

I had a chance to connect with the lovely writer, foodie and charity organizer, Felicia Sullivan through Twitter and her marvelous blog. Felicia left behind a 9 to 5 corporate life to write (she wrote an amazing memoir The Sky Isn't Visible From Here) and pursue her dreams, one of which includes starting up Fashion For All, a soon-to-be official nonprofit, providing low-income women with a day of dignified shopping and access to practical resources. Her first event, which took place in Brooklyn this month, drew over 200 participants, and I was proud to participate via donations. Read this interview to learn more about this writer who is giving back in a wonderful way...

above: the cover of Felicia's memoir in paperback
all images courtesy of Felicia Sullivan

above: me and Felicia at her Fashion For All donor party

Five Questions for My Favorite Bloggers

Who are you?

That's a very good question as it's taken me thirty three years to figure out. I'm a writer but I love business. I'm a foodie but I shy away from fancy restaurants. I love fashion but I always consult my best friend before I buy anything. I'm a person who used to be consumed with money, but now is more focused on giving back. I'm the author of The Sky Isn't Visible From Here, a memoir about the contentious, heartbreaking relationship I had with my mother and how that hurt shaped my adulthood. I'm a former marketing and project manager executive who plans to launch a non-profit, Fashion For All, a semi-annual, nationwide event that provides women in low-income areas with a day of dignified shopping and access to community resources. I'm someone who refuses to settle for anything less than extraordinary.

above: a snap from a recent feature on shopping finds under $100

Where are you?

In front of my computer, pounding away.

What is the concept behind your blog?

My blog is a slice of my life - what I covet, eat, buy, love, read, and write. It's a 24-hour virtual holiday.

above: curry pasta from a recent food post

When you are not blogging, what else do you enjoy doing?

Giving my Kitchen Aid a severe workout, settling with a good book, spending time with my close friends, playing with beauty products, and indulging in a good flick.

More importantly. what are you wearing? :)

Emma and Posh cashmere cardi, Banana Republic t-shirt, JBrand jeans, Sand by Therese Nguyen necklace, Express and Kenneth Jay Lane bangles.

above: Fashion for All shopping event in Brooklyn

For more information, check out http://feliciasullivan.com and http://fashionforall.org.