Courtesy of Angels in the Dust

Want to do good with your accessories? These rubber and wire Ubantu bracelets, made by HIV positive women in South Africa, serve two purposes. The women make a living while caring for their families at home, and profits go toward supporting Botshabelo, an orphanage for children left behind by the African AIDs epidemic. Angels in the Dust, a documentary telling Botshabelo’s founder Marion Cloete’s story, is a must see for ...

courtesy of Film Forum

For less than the likely cost of a single button on a Chanel suit, you can buy a ticket to see the new documentary Lagerfeld Confidential. In it, designer Karl Lagerfeld, the German-born fashion genius who has ruled the revered House of Chanel since 1983, holds forth on life and fashion. His advice on both: focus on the present, don't dwell in the past, and be willing to adapt. Not given to introspection or ...

courtesy of Nina Ricci

We may not be able to afford Reese Witherspoon’s amazing Nina Ricci gowns, but luckily, the French fashion house has launched an irresistible new fragrance for fall. Combining notes of lemon, lime, red toffee apple, and vanilla, Nina by Nina Ricci is a welcome change from all the green scents of summer. And the delicate apple-shaped bottle will look great on any dressing table or bathroom counter. Treat yourself to a 1.7 oz ...