Do-Goodies

Cargo has released a line of environmentally-friendly lipsticks, just in time for Earth Day. Many of the line's lipstick shades are celebrity-designed by the likes of Kim Raver, Sarah Chalke, Angie Harmon, Evangeline Lily, Maria Menounos, Mariska Hargitay, Denise Richards and Lindsay Lohan.

So how exactly is it eco-friendly? Well, the lipstick itself is made entirely from corn and the box it's packaged in is made of flower paper, which contains actual flower seeds. So if you wet the box and plant it....flowers will grow! And to top it all off, $2 from every purchase will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Cargo PlantLove lipsticks, $20 at sephora.com.


Happy Earth Day!

Not much is known about the plot of the Sex and the City movie, coming to theaters in May. However, one thing we do know is that in the opening scenes of the movie, Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) totes an adorable mini Eiffel Tower-shaped handbag.

Of course, Carrie's bag is encrusted with thousands and thousands of Swarovski Crystals and retails for $2,750, but the standard version (pictured) costs just under $400.

Better yet, shopdistinction.com is raffling off the bag just in time for the movie's big premiere. And best of all, whether you win or not, all the proceeds of the raffle benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Visit shopdistinction.com to donate and enter. Each raffle ticket costs only $5.



Eiffel Tower bag by Timmy Woods, $395 at patriciafield.com

Kudos to Hayden Panettiere for trying something new.

The Heroes starlet has recently been very vocal about animal rights, particularly saving whales and dolphins from slaughter. In an effort to raise money to help her campaign, Hayden has set up a website to sell her old clothes. We're not kidding.

PanettiereCloset.com sells designer items Hayden has either received, but not worn, or worn once or twice. The profits go to a great cause and she's not overpricing her items either, so things are selling fast.

Hayden wears a size XS/S (and a size 5 shoe!) So if those are your measurements as well, you should visit the site. The really reasonably priced items sell very quickly. We really love this red dress with Greek key print by Voom. She's selling it for $255.

We've yet to see a really high-end designer bag on the site, but Hayden is auctioning off some of her red carpet dresses like this black ABS Collection mini (bidding started at $100). She wore this dress to the premiere of Disney's Ratatouille.

Also up for grabs are Hayden's hoodies, graphic tees and shoes. You can also make a donation through the website or buy an autographed photo of Hayden. The photo might be taking it a bit too far, but hey, she's serious about helping the whales.

Left: Kenneth Cole heels, $179
Right: Hale Bob Olympia Cuoio Pumps (size 5 1/2) for $119


Photos via panettierecloset.com

Natalie Portman has a shoe line! The actress/humanitarian has teamed with shoemakers, Te Casan to produce a line of eco-friendly footwear. Of her collection Portman says, "As a vegan, it's been challenging finding designer shoes made of alternative materials. This collection offers a great selection without compromising quality or style."

Not only are the shoes not made from leather, but all the proceeds go to the Nature Conservancy. Buy with a clear conscience! Natalie's shoes are available for pre-order now.

Photo via tecasan.com

Lauren Bush launched her Feed 1 bag at Harrods in London. The purchase of the bag feeds one child in need for one school year. Getting the bag sold in Harrods is pretty big, especially since the Anya Hindmarch I'm Not A Plastic Bag has reined supreme in London this past year.

With an estimated 400 million hungry children worldwide, Lauren is looking to sell a lot of bags. These would make excellent holiday gifts by the way. The money goes to a more-than-worthy cause and you get a great-looking re-usable bag - perfect for toting groceries.


The World Food Programme Feed Bag costs $59.95 at amazon.com.

Mac spokespeople, Dita Von Teese and Eve were on hand in New York City to help celebrate $100,000,000 Raised for the Mac AIDS Fund. So that's where Dita gets her signature red lipstick...

Wow, that is a lot of money for a good cause. Congrats Mac! Check out MacCosmetics.com to shop and MacAIDSfund.org for more information on Mac's charity.

KT Tunstall was in London, England last week, promoting her new single, "Hold On." You might remember KT's last hit single, "Suddenly I See" from the opening sequence of The Devil Wears Prada. KT has always had a really fun style. Her cool-without-trying look is a great combination of femininity and rock and roll. The Scottish songstress' sophomore CD, Drastic Fantastic, drops on September 18th. Anxious for more than KT's album? We’ve replicated her outfit with finds at shopbop.com.

Let's break down the outfit: the sweater’s puff sleeve is very similar to KT's -- the look is girly, but the gray color keeps it casual. The jeans are a lot more distressed, but it's okay since we paired it with a sweater with less detail than Miss Tunstall's. And we're loving these Frye boots, perfect for fall weather and under $200. Obviously, they haven't been broken in, but a few months of wear will give them the slouchy comfort KT's have.

FYI: Did you know KT is an environmental activist? According to her website, her tour buses run on bio-fuel, she loves eco-fashion and doesn't own a car!

1. Pointelle Tunic by Catherine Malandrino, $275 at shopbop.com
2. Billy Rigid Jean by True Religion, $262 at shopbop.com
3. Engineer Boot by Frye, $198 at shopbop.com

Bindi Irwin walked the runway (snake in hand) in Las Vegas last Wednesday to introduce her Bindi Wear International fashion line. Unlike Jessica Simpson, the Croc Hunter's daughter is taking a stand for animal rights in the fashion industry and has been quoted as saying, "If we keep making them into boots, bags and belts what are we going to be left with?"

Bindi's line of tees, shorts and dresses for kids age newborn to 10, carries environmental messages and tags made from recycled cardboard. Additionally, 100% of profits will fund conservation programs at Australia Zoo!

Keep checking bindiwearinternational.com for the latest and how to purchase.

Join Salma Hayek, Eva Mendes and Rosario Dawson and give back to the causes closest to your heart with Cartier’s New LOVECharity Bracelets. $100 from the sale of each red, white or blue silk-knotted bracelet linked with an 18k white gold miniature will benefit its corresponding charity. Available for $475 (hey, it's for a good cause, right?) can be purchased at Cartier boutiques nationwide.

Each celebrity is endorsing a different charity: Salma Hayek for the Salma Hayek Foundation (in accordance with the Avon Foundation, Speak Out Against Domestic Violence), Eva Mendes for The Art of Elysium and Rosario Dawson for the YouthAIDS Organization.

Celebrating the Fourth of July never looked or felt so good!

100% of the profits from new OmniPeace tees by Signorelli, worn here by Sienna Miller, Courtney Cox and Kevin Costner, will be donated to Millennium Promise, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty by 2025. Their mission is to work village by village in Africa to empower the poor with the skills and tools they need to pull themselves out of poverty and become self-sustainable. A worthwhile cause indeed.

$54 and up at couturecandy.com