Dita von Teese and Eve are the latest spokespeople for MAC Cosmetic’s Viva Glam VI line.  The MAC AIDS Foundation was established in 1994 to support men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally.  To date MAC has raised more than $95 million exclusively through the sale of Viva Glam lipsticks and lipglass, donating 100% of the selling price to the MAC AIDS Fund.

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One of my favorite go to stores for finding great gifts, Red Envelope, is thinking pink. Now through October 31st shop the Red Envelope Think Pink Collection, and they will donate 10% of sales to the Entertainmant Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund supporting innovative research, education, and outreach directed at the development of more effective approaches to early diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer and all women’s cancer.

Here are a few of the super cute things you can find.

Pink Twist Wine Opener $44

Live, Love, Laugh Necklace $78

Think Pink Orchid Candle $55

Think Pink Bamboo Terry Robe $68 - $78

Shop the entire Think Pink Collection at Red Envelope

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Today through August 19th all Barneys CO-OP and flagship stores (not valid at Outlet location or online) are taking your jeans.  Bring in a pair of your previously loved jeans and Barneys will recycle them and you’ll receive 20% off a pair of new jeans.  All of the jeans they collect will be donatedto a local Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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One of my favorite online shopping sites, ManeaterThreads.com, recently launched a program they call ‘Chic for Change’.  Every month they will be donating 5% of their sales to a different local or international nonprofit, with a focus (but not limited to) organizations that address women’s and children’s issues, the environment, animals, or international relief.  Thier beneficiary for the month of July is the American Refugee Committee, which provides humanitarian asistance and training to refugee communities and displaced people all over the world.  Tanya Zilinskas, founder of ManeaterThreads,  says ”I was drawn to  the ARC because of their work in Darfur, and I plan on giving to more organizations that assist in that region.  It’s truly disturbing what is going on there right now, and I think the more people who help with their money or their time, the better.”  Tanya also mentions, “I would really like the store to stand for more than jsut clothes, and when we have a good month, I want it to be a good month for someone else as well.”

Tanya, you rock!!!!  And so does her store, if you haven’t checked it out, definitely do.  She has an amazing eye and carries a perfect mix of designers including; American Retro, Jennifer Nicholson, Mara Hoffman, Mike & Chris, Fluet, By Francine, Rami Kashou, and many more. 

Help make a difference!  ManeaterThreads.com

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T-shirt label Zooey, best known for their thin, legnthy, butter-soft tees has collaborated with Love & Eight to launch a line of tees to benefit Healty Child Healthy World, an organization dedicated to protecting children from harmful environmental exposures.  Each 100% organic tee features a “green” message like “A World of Cool” and “The Earth Has a Fever, Be the Cure”.  Zooey will donate $2 to Healthy Child Healthy World from each tee sold.  The tees are super cute and also make a great gift for friends!  Get one now!!  Available at Shopbop.com

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Celebritites and Presents for Purpose are helping The Creative Coalition give a VOICE (the theme of the auction) to pressing cultural and social advocacy topics by holding an online auction.  100% of the proceeds from the sale of one-of-a-kind celebrity signed VOICE shirts will benefit The Creative Coalition.  Celebrities that took part include:  Paris Hilton, Morgan Fairchild, Vince Vaughn, Alan Cumming, Heather Graham, Camryn Manheim, Laura Prepon, Ron Livingston, and many more.  Click here to see all of the celebrity participants.

The Creative Coalition was formed for the charitable and educational purposes of bringing together artists and entertainers to learn about pressing issues so they can better inform and influence the community and nation.

Bid on Alan Cumming’s signed thermal (front and back shown)

Bid on Paris Hilton’s signed tank

Bid on Heather Graham’s signed polo

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Cartier Celebrates 2nd Annual LOVEDAY June 8th with new celebrity ambassadors!

The New Celebrity Ambassadors include:  Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Djimon Hounsou, Eva Mendes, Julianne Moore, Rihanna, Usher, Rachel Weisz, and Elie Wiesel

Since the Cartier LOVE  bracelet was introduced more than 30 years ago, it has become one of the most coveted jewelry designs in the world and the ultimate symbol of love.  Last year, Cartier donated more than $1.2 million to eight global charities from the sales of its LOVECHARITY  bracelet, and due to the enormous success, this year Cartier will celebrate LOVEDAY with a new LOVECHARITY  bracelet.  The company aims to exceed last year’s donations as a number of new celebrities join the endeavor.

The new LOVECHARITY bracelet features an 18K white gold miniature LOVE bracelet graced with the word LOVE and accented with two signature screw motifs. It is set into a knotted silk cord available in various colors, with each cord designating support of a unique cause.  The LOVECHARITY bracelet is available for $475 with $100 per bracelet benefiting its corresponding charity.  On LOVEDAY , June 8th, 10% of all sales from the LOVE collection will benefit the partnered organizations. 

The new group of prominent ambassadors to join the 2007 endeavor includes:

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw for the Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation - chocolate brown bracelet
Djimon Hounsou for SOS Children’s Villages - deep copper bracelet
Eva Mendes for The Art of Elysium - navy bracelet
Julianne Moore for the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance - lavender bracelet
Rihanna for Believe - sea foam green bracelet
Usher for the New Look Foundation - gold bracelet
Rachel Weisz for The Constant Gardener Trust - lilac bracelet
Elie Wiesel for The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity - yellow bracelet
 

In addition, all celebrities who participated in last year’s LOVECHARITY bracelet initiative will continue their involvement, with their bracelets available for purchase until the end of the year.  They include:  Rosario Dawson for YouthAIDS (red bracelet); Salma Hayek for the Salma Hayek Foundation (white bracelet); Scarlett Johansson for U.S.A. Harvest (baby pink bracelet); Spike Lee for Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television/Graduate Division/Tisch School of the Arts/NYC (purple bracelet); Edward Norton for Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (green bracelet); Sarah Jessica Parker for UNICEF (blue bracelet); Liv Tyler for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (deep pink bracelet); and Michael Stipe for Mercy Corps/Gulf Coast Recovery Fund (black bracelet).

 On June 8th, Frédéric de Narp, President and CEO of Cartier North America, will preside over the Opening Bell ceremony at NASDAQ.

*The Cartier LOVE Collection, including the LOVECHARITY bracelets, is available in Cartier’s 34 boutiques across teh U.S. and Canada.  For more information, please visit www.cartier.com or call 1.800.CARTIER.

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As the summer months are fast approaching backyard BBQ’s are definitely on my mind. The one thing that I love buying is new and exciting backyard textiles, table top accessories, and anything else that catches my fancy. This year I’m thinking globally and you should too when buying accessories for the BBQ festivities. World of Good is a fair trade gift company that distributes great quality hand-made crafts and merchandise to many mainstream markets. There are so many wonderful products that are crafted by artisans to help sustain a means to support themselves and their families.

Here are some great finds that will definitely spice up your BBQ bash.

These colorful napkins are woven by the Cakchiquel people in a rural agricultural village in Guatemala. The sale of their products is used to send children to school. Cotton Candy Napkins

These great salad tongs are crafted in the homes of artisans in the Ha Tay province in Vietnam and help create employment, reduce poverty and preserve cultural traditions. Moo-ve Over for Fair Trade Serving Set

Spread these candleholders around (put citronella in to keep pesky mosquitoes away) your backyard for a touch of elegance. This holder is crafted by teacher based in a small Bali village, who earns supplemental income for his family by handcrafting this unique design from real bamboo. Midsummer Light Candle Holder

Independent Vietnamese artisans in the Cat Dang Village craft them using a long tradition of hand-coiled bamboo. Great look and great for the environment! Bamboolicious Bowl

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Eva Longoria, Kristin Cavalleri, and Vanessa Minnillo have already picked up a must-have ‘Market Bag’

Yet another fantastic insider find thanks to the amazing crew over at Intuition in Los Angeles!  They have teamed up with International Rescue Committee (IRC) to help support education for war-affected children through this new must-have Market Bag.  The bags were created by Intuition founder Jaye Hersh and were clearly designed to make a difference.  When asked about the line of bags and the IRC she said, “I created my own company, Intuition, as a way to pay for my own children’s education - the money went ‘into-tuition’ - and now I want to help other children in need,” said Hersh, adding that these new plastic totes were inspired by the bags she once used to sell merchandise from the back of her car. 

These Market Bags come in four different styles with the option of being monogrammed.  The interior is lined with a lightweight canvas, and each bag comes with a coin purse or luggage tag and plenty of pockets.  They make for a great book bag, shopper tote, or beach bag.

Market Bags can be purchased exclusively through www.shopintuition.com.  Retail prices range from $85-$100.  For each bag sold, Intuition will donate $35 to the IRC.  The ultimate goal of this awesome collaboration is to raise $175,00 for the IRC’s education programs around the world. 

These bags are adorable, affordable, and support an amazing cause.  They also make great gifts!  Choose from one of these cute styles:

  City Tote $95 - $115

  Messenger Market Bag $95-$115

  Weekender Market Tote $100-$120

  Shopper Tote Market Bag $95-$115

Facts: 

Intuition was chosen by Time magazine as the best online shopping site in 2006.

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression.

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Power players Splendid, Glamour Magazine and Shopbop.com have all teamed up to present Fashion Gives Back. 

Fashion’s next big things: six talented young female designers have teamed up with Glamour to design six exclusive t-shirts by Splendid (by far the most comfortable t’s in the market) which will be exclusively available for purchase at Shopbop.com.  30% of the salesgoes to the charity each designer supports, here’s the list:

JENNI KAYNE for GLAMOUR in support of THE RAPE TREATMENT CENTER AT SANTA MONICA-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
The RTC provides free treatment, counseling and forensic exams for sexual assault victims, as well as programs to educate the public about rape.

RACHEL ROY for GLAMOUR in support of CHILDREN’S HOPE INDIA, INC.
Children’s Hope India, Inc. is an organization that provides medical care, drinkable water, education and a consistent food supply to thousands of Indian children.

RODARTE for GLAMOUR in support of THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds cutting-edge MS research and educational programs and fosters awareness of the disease.

SARI GUERON for GLAMOUR in support of FREE ARTS NYC
Free Arts NYC operates hundreds of creative arts programs for more than 20,000 children and adults in New York City suffering from poverty, abuse, neglect and/or HIV/AIDS.

THREAD SOCIAL for GLAMOUR in support of WOMEN IN NEED, INC.
Women in Need, Inc. is an organization that provides transitional shelter and permanent housing for thousands of homeless women and children in New York City.

VENA CAVA for GLAMOUR in support of THE AMERICAN REFUGEE COMMITTEE’S DARFUR RELIEF EFFORT
Help get the word out there and log onto Shopbop.com and support and amazing cause!

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