While cruising eco-conscious site ecouterre, I immediately shared their obsession for some bright belts handwoven by Ecuadorean artisans. Minutes later on the Andean Collection site, I had a shopping cart full of bold ethnic accessories, all under $100. Visions of my two favorite resort collections — Proenza and Tory Burch — danced in my head. Wrap one of these belts around a little white Read more

Add to your wristwear collection while doing some good! These Feed 2 bracelets ($5) — exclusively for Forever 21 in partnership with the United Nations World Food Program — are cute, colorful, and available in stores starting today. Feed 2 bracelets are handmade in Guatemala, and by snapping up a particular color, you'll be sending two school meals to children in one of six countries: Read more

By now, you're probably familiar with Mondo Guerra, the charismatic Project Runway season eight finalist. Mondo announced his HIV-positive status on the show and is using his newfound celebrity to gain awareness for AIDS research. So, he's designed two super-stylish, limited-edition tees ($50) for Piperlime that are available today — World AIDS Day. The designs infuse Mondo's bold style and Read more

Last night we attended Lanvin for H&M's haute couture show in NYC — more exciting details to come on that later! And yes, you heard correctly, the house has created one-of-a-kind couture versions of the less expensive H&M pieces. And it's all for a good cause; bid on one of the high-end looks, including this one supported by yours truly, and proceeds will go to UNICEF, as part of Read more

British beauty Emma Watson's already caught our eye stepping out for the premiere of the seventh installment of the Harry Potter film phenomenon. But, as it turns out, the actress has more than just an affinity for wearing gorgeous designs — she's also teamed up with Alberta Ferretti to create a line of eco-chic, "organic clothing." On the heels of her eco-friendly People Tree collection, Read more

Lauren Bush has been creating philanthropic FEED totes for some time now, but she recently teamed up with Gap for new bags and a new cause: improving the quality of food served at schools in the US. The three totes — the denim style seen here on Lauren — will go on sale, from $29 to $39, at Gap locations starting mid-September. For those who can't wait, the bags are already being sold at the Read more

Check out this awesome news from OnSugar Blog A Fashion Affair. Actress Kristen Bell is the latest in celebrity designers. She teamed up with Shoe Dazzle's shoe designer Mark Linn Pozo and visited the Shiners Hospital in LA to talk to patients to get the perfect shoe. The creation was a gladiator style platform. The shoe will be available August 9th and retail for $39.95; proceeds will go Read more

We're all about fashion for a cause. Always on the lookout for cool brands that give back. PACT underwear believes change starts with your underwear. Bold, but possible. PACT undies, for men and women, are great-fitting and made from sustainably grown, premium organic cotton. As well, each print is a collaboration between a leading artist and a nonprofit designed to promote and support a cause. Read more

What does love have to do with jewelry? For Ojai, CA-based Love Heals, a whole lot. The team consisting of mother (Adriana), son (Gunnar), and daughter (Elisa) makes sure its jewels not only look good but are good. For every piece sold, they plant 10 trees in Africa and the US; so far, they've planted over 347,881. If that's not reason enough to support Love Heals, their pieces are incredibly Read more

I'm the first to admit I love the sun. But I'm also the first to bust out the sunscreen. On top of that, hats offer double protection and added cuteness. Swimwear designer Brette Sandler has expanded into beach accessories.On a mission to inspire more women to be responsible in the sun, 25 percent of proceeds from the floppy hats benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation. The hat comes in two colorways Read more