Fashion for a Cause
Sass and Bide Shine On
"The human spirit will always aspire to shine . . .
Yigal Azrouel's Charitable eBay Auction
I don't know what it is about Yigal Azrouel. I have always coveted his creations; they're so effortless, worldly, and feminine. To add to the designers splendor, he has launched a charity eBay store selling women and men's Summer pieces for way below retail prices.
Jimmy Choo Designs For Elton John
Jimmy Choo is fashionably supporting Elton John's AIDS Foundation by creating a limited-edition accessories collection dubbed Project PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). It will include handbags, shoes, and small leather goods decorated with a new signature laminated canvas print showing off iconic Jimmy Choo details like snakeskin, leather, and even a picture of Tamara Mellon from a Vogue Italia photo shoot.
"It's a whole collage of the DNA of Jimmy Choo," said Mellon.
Sneak Peek! H&M Fashion Against AIDS Collection
H&M is no stranger to philanthropy. Like in the past, the retailer has collaborated with major celebrities to fight AIDS. This year, the likes of Estelle (left, whose tee says Life is too short, have sex, be safe), Katy Perry, Dita von Teese, Roisin Murphy, and Cyndi Lauper have lent their drawing skills to sassy t-shirts whose 25 percent of sales will be donated to youth HIV/AIDS awareness projects.
Public Library Brings Its Funky T-Shirts Online
Public Library — you know, the T-shirt company that celebs love — has hit the Web. That means philanthropic and stylish tees are only a few clicks away. My favorites are the Peace Off Tee ($28), that Kelly Osbourne has and the Africa Ikat Tee ($28).
Wear Your R-E-S-P-E-C-T
This Mother's Day, consider giving your mom the gift of respect. The Family Violence Prevention Fund brings you this philanthropic The RESPECT! Bracelet ($5).
Bar and Her LBB
Bar is the best bikini saleswoman I know. I realize I can't look like she does in her Hurley LBB (Little Black Bikini), but she sure inspires. Coincidentally, Hurley realized that, like the staple LBD, the LBB is just as always appropriate and versatile — I have two LBBs (and counting).
On Our Radar: Tobi Loves Ugly Boxes
One of my favorite online retailers, Tobi, is making a loud and proud declaration: It loves an ugly box! In order to stop adding more waste into the environment, it has decided to start reusing all the boxes it receives on a daily basis. A brand new box may look prettier, but Tobi believes it's what's inside that counts.
On Our Radar: Tommy Hilfiger Designs a Philanthropic Bag
If you're wondering where in the world Tommy Hilfiger and Helena Christensen are, they're in Italy. The model/photographer is helping the designer promote his limited-edition bag at his flagship store in Milan. Half of the $452 bag, here on Christensen, will be donated to nonprofit organization Breast Health International along with proceeds from an auction of some of Christensen’s photography and works from Hilfiger’s private art collection.
The Bag to Have: Christopher Deane I Heart Bag
We've all seen, and probably own, I Heart New York gear, but now it's time to proclaim our own love. With Valentine's Day right around the bend, there's no better time to get this Christopher Deane I Heart Bag ($25) for the object of your affection. At that price, you can afford to get one for yourself, too.
People
Instyle
Jul 09 2009
Heidi Klum
WHAT SHE WORE
Klum added a peek-a-boo top to a stretchy miniskirt and accessorized with platform pumps
WHERE
The Times Square unveiling of the new Project Runway billboard
WHY WE LOVE IT
The expectant star effortlessly pulled off a mix of patterns by wearing a jacquard polka-dot shirt with a black and white striped mini. Follow Klum's lead and add a tone-on-tone top to a print skirt.
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