Fashion Saves Lives, Really.

You may remember my love affair with Housing Works, mentioned here and here.

Well, here are a couple of highly mentionable updates:

The organization, whose proceeds benefit those living with HIV and AIDS, is holding a sample sale with over a million bucks worth of designer goodies in the hopes of raising $500K. There's also a swank party, Fashion For Action, which is being held at The Rubin Art Museum and hosted by Marc Jacobs.

The sale will be held at the store's Chelsea location at 143 West 17th Street from November 14 - 16th. Not a New Yorker? Don't fret. They've also updated their website to include "Buy It Now" items that your friendly neighborhood Fed Ex guy will happily dispatch.

There are tons of treasures that get updated daily but here are some of my favorites:



A Tom Ford designed Gucci dress that is perfect for the stylish, yet cash-strapped bride, a vintage Courreges bag that's equally chic with a tweed suit or jeans, and speaking of jeans, a pair of Sevens in a flattering wash and cut.

Find them, and all their BIN items at Shop Housing Works.

Window Display Inspiration: Thrift Revisted

If you've been stopping by for a while you may remember my fascination with the surreal window displays at the Housing Works Thrift Shop.

I snapped these shots last night on my way home from work. Doesn't it look like something you'd see visiting your eccentric old auntie who lives in some wonderfully decayed mansion with strappy stilettos hanging from the light fixtures? I so want to chat and have tea with the old lady that lives here:




As I mentioned in my previous post, one of the great things about the shop, aside from the displays and the fact that purchases support those living with AIDS is that you can shop virtually:




Right now they have a sweet pair of Manolo Blahniks and the bidding is only $25! Place your bid here.

Good luck!

Window Display Inspiration: Housing Works Thrift

I always enjoy the magical window displays that Housing Works Thrift Shop dreams up. They're so over-the-top fabulous, they've inspired many a wardrobe decision.

Last night I snapped these at their Upper West Side location on Columbus Avenue between 74th & 75th and as usual they don't disappoint!

Aren't those citrusy colors delicious? Fortunately, you don't need to be a City dweller to take advantage of all of the goodies...all of their store windows are viewable online -- and best of all you can SHOP them!