For every purchase of an item from the Linea Pelle "Alyssa" or "Janis" groups, Linea Pelle will donate 50% of the proceeds to UNICEF or Doctors Without Borders. Each customer can choose the charity that they prefer to donate to. Click here to shop Haiti Relief Bags at http://www.lpcollection.com.
Associated Content has a list of places you can donate to that will provide immediate assistance to Haiti toward recovery efforts. The earthquake that hit Haiti today was 7.0 and many building have collapsed, including schools. We know it is very devastating even though there are not a lot of reports yet. You can donate to the Red Cross by texting the word "Haiti" to 90999. A $10 donation will appear on your phone bill. It takes 10 seconds to do. The story has other easy ways to help.
We love a great cause and how great is Louis Vuitton donating 10% of ONLINE sales of select bags this month to The Red Cross??? Louis Vuitton has chosen four iconic monogram canvas designs to feature online and donate the sales of. The Keepall was originally created as a back-up bag included in the Louis Vuitton trunk and quickly became the ultimate weekend tote. The Speedy was created in 1930 but became famous when it was redesigned specifically for Audrey Hepburn in the 1960s. The Noe was invented by Gaston Louis Vuitton to perfectly hold five champagne bottles. The Alma was originally inspired by the Art Deco movement and has become a recognizable symbol of Louis Vuitton. If you have been thinking of purchasing one of these timeless styles, this month is the time to do it! Go here to shop!
I'm attending the opening of Louis Vuitton boutique at North Park this evening with the CEO of LVMH North America, Daniel Lalonde. What will I be carrying you ask? Why this lovely Minaudiere Tresor Crocodile below ($5,450) in the most spectacular shade of blue/green. Call the boutique 214-361-8566 to purchase the clutch but make sure you purchase the above bags online so 10% will be donated to The Red Cross!
Left: Heidi Klum; Right: Shaquille O'Neal
Our favorite Pediped tot shoes is holding an auction of celebrity autographed shoes to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. All of the proceeds from the auction will go directly to the charity. The auction will start this Sunday, October 25th, 2009 and go to November 5th, 2009 on Charitybuzz.com. Your signed shoes will come in a nice cherry wood display case. Some of the celebrities include Heidi Klum, Shaquille O'Neal, Tiger Woods, Jessica Alba, Jon Stewart, Angie Harmon and that's right, your very own Bag Snobs, Kelly Cook and Tina Craig. Go to Pediped for a full list of celebrities (and to see pictures of us alongside real celebrities!). Go bid on our shoes, please!!!
Marni bags have changed completely since they lost their designers, it took a season to get back on their feet and although the bags this season aren't all winners, there are a couple that are good staples. And that may be a change for the positive since their bags used to be uber trendy. Great for some excitement but unfortunately the joy only lasts for that season. This messenger style cross body is one of those "need but don't love" bags that you end up buying out of necessity. The South Coast Plaza Marni (in Orange County, CA) is participating in a charity in which they will give 20% off, so with that win-win in mind, this might turn out to be a very good buy after all. It looks more like a school bag but if you are young, bringing this to work is absolutely appropriate. If you can't make it to South Coast Plaza, the bag is also available at Net-a-Porter for $1655.
Go to jump page for details on the charity event.
Don't forget to head over to Ralph Lauren for a day of charitable shopping and bubbly today, October 15 from 10AM to 4PM! Fifteen percent of the event sales will benefit our various charities, including Heroes and Handbags -- an organization that offers financial assistance to families with children who are afflicted with cancer. I would love your support for such a wonderful organization!
214-522-5270
or email him here. All items will be shipped tax free! Please mention Bags and Bubbly with your purchase.
214-522-5270 to order!
Rodeo Drive is hosting a special shopping day on Monday October 12 to benefit Lupus LA. Twenty two participating stores will hold special events and giveaways with refreshments and treats (can't promise anything but Prada had really cute waiters handing out champagne last year). Every participating store is holding a giveaway, for example, Fendi is giving away a $5000 shopping spree!!! A portion of proceeds from the day's sales will go to Lupus LA for research for a disease that affects 2 million people (mostly women), yet very little is known or done about finding a cure. The day starts with breakfast at Versace at 10am. Call up your girlfriends and plan a shopping day.
Go to jump page for a list of all the stores.
Jimmy Choo launched their PEP Collection to benefit Project PEP with the Elton John AIDS Foundation. This project supports the funding of the Simelela Centre in South Africa and 25% of net sales from this limited edition collection will go directly to this effort. Jimmy Choo has a dedicated site "Jimmy Choo 72" to host this project as well as hold a competition called "You, Your Shoe Size and 72". The Vibrant Capsule Collection features a distinctive and collectible punk rock motif print representing Jimmy Choo's passionate and individualist spirit. The number "72" is key because after exposure to HIV, victims of rape have just 72 hours to visit the Simelela Centre and start a course of potentially lifesaving PEP treatment. This effort along with the Elton John Foundation ensures this clinic stays open 24/7 for the crucial PEP treatment. The complete accessories collection includes this tote, a clutch, jewelry, shoes, scarf, belt and phone tag (a strap). The super cool and high energy tote is $995 for large tote and $795 for smaller tote.
Are you ready to do your good deed for the day? How about clicking on a website, pledging your support and have $2.00 donated to Dress for Success in your name at no cost to you!?!? This is an organization that is very dear to me and I ask each of you to join me in the cause: To promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women.
Dress for Success will receive $2.00 from Allergan for each pledge. It cost you nothing and Dress for Success receives a very generous donation that will help transform women's lives. Also on the website are women's success stories-- if that doesn't inspire you I don't know what will!
Lauren Bush launched the newest FEED bag, the FEED 2 Kenya bag exclusively in store at Bergdorf Goodman. Each bag pays to feed 2 Kenyan children for 1 whole year, with $100 of the bag's proceed going directly to the United Nations World Food Programme's School Feeding operations in Kenya. Did you know every five seconds a child dies because he or she is hungry? Hunger and malnutrition kill more people than AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis combined. Not only does the money go to feed children, the bag itself is handcrafted in Kenya by a coop of women so you are also supporting women artisans.
The FEED 2 is much more stylish and fashionable than the first version, each bag is exquisitely hand-beaded and has leather handles and shoulder strap for everyday wear or farmer's market shopping. Wear it across the body as a messenger for busy days running errands. The bags are $195, exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, in store. Click for more information on the FEED project.
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