In response to the current crisis resulting from the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan on March 11th, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Board of Directors is galvanizing the fashion industry’s participation in a “Fashion & Friends for Japan” fundraiser to benefit the victims of the natural disasters. Place a bid and you will have the opportunity to receive advice from Tim Gunn over lunch with five friends,... 

Tahari and Rossum handbag collaboration There is a great deal of buzz surrounding the collaboration of Elie Tahari and actress/singer Emmy Rossum for this bucket bag so appropriately titled “Emmy.” You may have seen Rossum sporting many Tahari designs at various glam events; it is this very fashion relationship that sparked the designer and actress to come together on this stylish project. The duo joined forces to make this everything-fits... 

Plum jewelry roll Traveling with your most preciously pieces can make for a tricky situation, but ShopGive.com’s Italian leather jewelry roll can solve that problem in one sleek case. Being a fan of anything plum immediately brought me to this jewelry case, but for you neutral-lovers, it also comes in beautiful black, brown, and tan tones. The suede lining of this organizer keeps necklaces, earrings, and rings carefully protected and exactly... 

Tis the season to be jolly and generous! MLC presents gifts that give back, add these to your stockings and we’ll tell Santa you’ve been good this year. Whether it’s for your hipster boyfriend or stylish grandpa, Playdate Custom-made bicycles make a sophisticated and healthy gift.   $599, proceeds go to Playdatebuilds, an organization set up by the bicycle maker to train under-privileged youth in the craft of bike making and maintenance. . Not... 

Rachel Roy's tote In light of the recent floods in Pakistan, funky designer Rachel Roy has configured a simple tote with a very powerful statement. She has teamed up with UNICEF to aid the 10 million children affected by these horrific July 2010 floods. With every tote sold, Roy will be donating $20 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF’S disaster relief and recovery efforts. Help provide clean drinking water, proper nutrition, and many other services...