Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, Jason Wu, and Isaac Mizrahi: Charitybuzz Fashion Auction

Charitybuzz is changing online fundraising by design with the introduction of their first-ever curated Fashion Auction, part of this year’s successful Charitybuzz Curates program. As New York Fashion Week pitches is tents, Charitybuzz is showcasing their fall line, featuring bidding opportunities on specially curated experiences and one-of-a-kind luxury items—all to benefit charity.

The Charitybuzz Fashion Auction runs August 8-24 at Charitybuzz.com/Fashion.

Bidding is now open on one-of-a-kind opportunities like:

  • Meet Heidi Klum at the Season Finale of Project Runway during NYFW to benefit the Television Academy Foundation
  • Meet Christian Siriano with seats to his ready-to-wear show to benefit Delivering Good
  • A private cocktail party—for 25—with Jason Wu at his NYC Studio to support the Dramatists Guild Fund
  • Sit down to lunch for 4  with designer Isaac Mizrahi in NYC to benefit the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
  • Tour the VOGUE offices and legendary fashion closet in support of the Girl Be Heard Institute
  • Meet Kate Spade CCO, Deborah Lloyd, with tickets to the Kate Spade NYFW show to benefit Fashion Fights Cancer
  • Join fashion journalist Jo Squillo at the catwalks of Milan Fashion Week, secure a 1-month internship with Swinger International in Bussolengo, Italy, or enjoy lunch with Ilaria Venturini Fendi at her Carmina Campus headquarters in Rome all to benefit The Wishwall Foundation
  • Assist Kelly Cutrone for a day during this year’s NYFW in support of PETA
  • Tour Zac Posen’s NYC Atelier and attend the ZAC look book photoshoot to benefit the Tribeca Film Institute
  • Tour the Glossier showroom and enjoy lunch with CEO Emily Weiss to benefit Vineyard Arts Project
  • Sit down to lunch with legendary designer Nicole Miller to benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research
  • Meet designer Borris Powell in his Chicago showroom in support of Telluride AIDS Benefit
  • Celebrate with a private party for 20 at Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James in Nashville, TN in support of  the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park
  • Meet Mara Hoffman with a tour of her NYC studio to benefit The Gathering for Justice

Some of the guilt-free luxury accessories now up for auction include:

  • One of only 300 1979 White Cadillac Sevilles designed by Gucci to benefit the Malaika Foundation
  • An iconic Cartier 18K yellow gold panther link necklace to benefit American Friends of Soroka
  • Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired vintage leather jacket hand embellished by Rocky Barnes in support of Heal the Bay
  • A custom-made Atelier Savas Leather Jacket & meeting with designer Savannah Yarborough to benefit Nashville’sMusicians Corner

The chance to attend all of this season’s best shows and presentations are also up for charitable auction including tickets to presentations by Rosie AssoulinA DetacherNaeem KhanTanya Taylor, and Nina Tiara to support Fashion Fights Cancer,Shahida Parides in support of The Wishwall Foundation, and Tracy Reese to benefit the Public Relations Society of America Foundation, among others. Additional fashion show experiences will be added throughout the auction.

The Fashion Auction is the fourth in a new series of specially curated auctions hosted by Charitybuzz to help nonprofits raise even more money for worthy causes all year long. The remaining 2017 schedule includes Charitybuzz Curates: Hollywood – October 3–19, and Charitybuzz Curates: Entrepreneur – November 1–16.

This year’s first three curated auctions, Charitybuzz Curates: Music, Charitybuzz Curates: Golf, and Charitybuzz Curates: Broadway have raised in total more than $1.2M for nonprofit partners.

 

Fitness Options and The Right Footwear: Guest Post by Catherine M.

If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year, a gym membership is the first obvious step towards accomplishing your goal. But as effective as it can be, the gym isn’t for everyone. There are lots of other ways of keeping fit that are worth exploring.

 

 

Phaedra Parks working out with hubby Appollo

 

If you live near or in the countryside, then going for a run or a brisk walk might be the answer. This allows you to take in the scenery and enjoy some peace and quiet while burning off those pesky calories. If you live in a more urban setting, spend more walking time during your commute – either get off a stop early or if you’re feeling brave, walk the whole hog!

 

 

Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, and Larsa Pippen grab a quick workout at the beach

For those who prefer to exercise indoors, investing in a games console might just be the thing. With a wide variety of games and techniques to help you lose weight and track your progress, you can work out a personal exercise regime customised to suit your own interests. Once you’ve invested in a console, you might be more likely to stick at it too.

This next suggestion may seem a bit surprising, but it’s shockingly effective. Gardening, despite what you might think, is a really good way to shed those unwanted pounds, plus you could end up with some healthy and tasty fruit and vegetables to eat as a result. For example, half an hour of weeding could leave you 182 calories lighter, and the same amount of time spent digging will burn off 202 calories. If you happen to live in the middle of a city or you don’t have a garden, look around for a community gardening plot. Most areas have at least one community garden, and working with other people means there’s an added social bonus that could help you stick to your goals.

 

 

Heidi Klum running (and looking great) with Miranda Kerr

 

Whatever activity you choose to take up, investing in the right footwear is essential. Comfort is equally as important as durability. Luckily, most shoes these days offer both qualities. For example, you can now buy Skechers shape ups at isme which are specially designed to give you extra stability and support no matter what you’re doing to stay active.