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When we saw Joy Gryson at the CFDA awards, we wrote about her electric blue Beca bag because Gryson is not known for evening bags and definitely doesn’t sell any bag in that vibrant shade of blue.













Turns out, it’s actually eelskin and it’s part of a silent auction going on right now. The benefits will go to Family Focus Adoption Service (Joy was adopted and her mom co-founded the organization.) For more information and how to bid, go to style.com.

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