Hey DC peeps! What are you doing this Thursday night? Come and check out Peruvian Connection! They’re hosting a hands-on, educational event featuring their special signature Peruvian Read More »
eBay and CFDA Launch 2012 “You Can’t Fake Fashion” Campaign + Buy Custom Totes on eBayToday!
Following the successful launch of the “You Can’t Fake Fashion” campaign last year, eBay and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) are continuing the fight against fakes with a new collection of original totes. There are more than 75 CFDA designers – including Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Tracy Reese, and Betsey Johnson – […] Read More »
Fashion designers support Obama’s 2012 re-election with “Runway to Win” limited-edition collection
The Obama 2012 campaign has partnered with 22 designers to create limited-edition items that will raise funds for the President’s 2012 re-election. The “Runway to Win” initiative officially started last week, and so far, we like what we see! The collection of t-shirts, scarves, bracelets and totes, designed by the likes of Marc Jacobs, Tory […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: Hermès Crocodile & Diamond Birkin Bag sells for over $200K; Gucci’s bike goes for $14K; Mario Lopez launches RatedM underwear collection; Oscar de la Renta launches children’s wear
LUXURY: Forget the recession – this Hermès Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile 30 cm Birkin Bag with Solid 18K White Gold & Diamond Hardware recently sold for $203,150 – a new world record for the highest price for a handbag sold at public auction! The bag collector wishes to remain anonymous (probably to […] Read More »
Haute and about: What’s Haute at the Nicole Miller x Indego Africa cocktail party
We rave on and on about endless designer collaborations but the most important ones are the ones that enable us to truly give back. Last night I attended a cocktail party at the Nicole Miller boutique in SoHo to celebrate her partnership with Indego Africa (Independence. Development. Governance.), an organization that partnered with Cocoki (Cooperative […] Read More »
Weekly Shopping and Goodies Hopes to Raise Thyroid Cancer Awareness and Asks, “Is Your Neck in Check?”
A Few Goody Gumdrops hopes to raise Thyroid Cancer Awareness and asks…Is Your Neck In Check? Handbag du Jour loves the ice cream-colored handbags on the runway at Mulberry for Spring 2012 London Fashion Week! Shopping and Info thinks women who have had thyroid cancer surgery will love this Ferragamo chiffon scarf. TheFind wants to […] Read More »
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month – get the Light of Life Purple Scarf and save a life!
Fall is the perfect time to rock accessories like thick scarves to keep you warm, but this one serves a dual purpose. September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month and you can help spread the word by rocking this Light of Life Purple Scarf. With thyroid cancer, like any other cancer, early detection is key. The […] Read More »
Shop the Official Fashion’s Night Out Collection of tops and tote bags to benefit the NYC AIDS Fund
September 8, 2011 marks the third annual Fashion’s Night Out, a major global shopping event that unites celebrities, designers, fashion personalities and everyone who comes out to shop and support their favorite retailers. VOGUE Magazine, Mayor Bloomberg, NYC & Company, and the CFDA have teamed up to make Fashion’s Night Out 2011 even bigger than the last two years’ […] Read More »
Would you pay $18K for a one-of-a-kind pair of David Palmer Chipkos flip-flops?
When we think flip-flops, we typically just grab an Old Navy pair for three bucks, or if we really wanna get fancy – a pair of Havaianas for a little over $20. Well, we’ve discovered a pair that’s a slight bit pricier. Introducing the world’s most expensive flip-flops: part of the Chipkos Collector’s Edition, the […] Read More »
Haute for Fall: TOMS + The Row Italian wool and cashmere shoes
You know the story of TOMS shoes – founder Blake Mycoskie traveled to Argentina and saw that the children he befriended had no shoes to protect their feet. Thus TOMS was born, to do a ‘One for One‘ match of every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child […] Read More »
Maya Brenner Takes Over the World with New Collection of Necklaces
Jewelry designer Maya Brenner first conquered the United States with her well-known, cleverly designed line of signature state necklaces. The pieces are loved and worn by celebs like Katy Perry who wears the California necklace, and Jessica Simpson and Eva Longoria, who each wear their Texas necklaces with pride! (Our personal faves include the bi-coastal […] Read More »
eBay and CFDA Launch “You Can’t Fake Fashion” Tote Bag Campaign
There is nothing more powerful than two major fashion forces and a team of the industry’s most influential designers coming together to support a cause. eBay and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) collaborated to raise awareness against counterfeit goods. The “You Can’t Fake Fashion” tote bag campaign launches today on the eBay Fashion […] Read More »
Take part in Rachel Roy’s Japan Tote Action Day
We love everything about Rachel Roy – her clothing lines, her personal style, her empowerment of women and most importantly, her philanthropy. She’s dedicated to giving back however she can. Several months ago I had the pleasure of lunching with Rachel and a small group of bloggers where she shared her reason for creating and […] Read More »
Win this limited-edition silk scarf and ‘Inside’ book by best-selling author Brenda Novak
Brenda Novak may be well-known as a New York Times best-selling author but she’s also highly devoted to finding a cure for diabetes. She started Brenda Novak’s Annual Auction for the Cure of Diabetes, in support of her son and all other diabetes sufferers. The organization has raised over a million dollars for diabetes research […] Read More »
Earthly delights: 11 fashionable & fun eco-friendly finds for Earth Day
Today may be Earth Day but we can do our part in saving the planet everyday. In honor of Mother Earth, we’ve rounded up eleven eco-friendly finds, from earthy fashion and faux-leather handbags, to eco-jewelry and vegan shoes, to earthy scented candles and reusable goods. Check out our picks below and help do your part […] Read More »
Giving is always fashionable – shop to help Japan
The tragedy in Japan due to the earthquake and tsunami was and continues to be truly heartbreaking. We should all do what we can to help. The American Red Cross is always one of the best ways to directly donate money that helps provide aid, medical care, food and shelter, but fashion designers and celebrities […] Read More »
H&M brings awareness to non-violence through the Knot Violence collection
H&M‘s new spring Divided collection feature items from the Knot Violence collection – a line of T-shirts, tank tops and a tote bag, designed to bring about awareness and support of the Non violence project foundation. The collection features a knotted gun – the international symbol of non-violence and peace (originally conceived by Carl Fredrik […] Read More »
Ralph Lauren launches Lauren Pink at Lord & Taylor to fight against breast cancer
As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness & Prevention month, and in celebration of that, Ralph Lauren launched Lauren Pink. Last week I attended an event at Lord & Taylor, celebrating the launch of this limited-edition apparel and home collection. Fellow bloggers, editors and shoppers were treated to pink cocktails and Lauren Pink polo […] Read More »