Housing Works Takes Fashion for Action

After last night's historical vote, it's time to think FORWARD. Housing Works annual fashion charity extravaganza begins tonight and it's a great opportunity to give to the community while adding a little something something to your closet

(Ohh like a smoking hot 'Carine' shoulder bag from Tom Ford?)

Hosted by co-chairs designer Thom Browne (for the third year in a row), actress Patricia Clarkson, model Dree Hemingway and TV personality Cat Greenleaf, the Fashion for Action 2012 opening party tonite from 6-9pm at the Altman Building is worth braving the snow since it's always a star studded fashion romp (all remaining pieces will be available to the public Thursday-Sunday at the 17th street Housing Works store)

(A bounty of Thom Browne designed Black Fleece menswear and womenswear)

Fabulous finds from Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and many more designer pieces will be up for major discounts off retail with 80% of the selling price going to people living with AIDS and a special 20% goes towards Hurricane Sandy relief

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Plus this year, Housing Works if following the retail trend of 'shops in shops' with 
mini-boutiques of tightly edited pieces from Diane Von Furstenberg, BCBG and more 

So what are you doing tonight?

The Shorts List

It's blazin' hot in the city and all thoughts turn to nudity. Since that's not the fine I'm looking for, let's discuss some shorts options.

Now I have the funnest red French Connection joints from 2 years back that will be making their way out my closet today, but here's some Summer 2011 offerings for boys and girls.




1. Phillip Lim cotton blend beige shorts with caramel leather wrap belt, $155 on sale at mytheresa.com

Like that signature Reed Krakoff bag I lust for from afar, these shorts feel inspired by the tapes of a boxer's hands. There's also a touch of Lauren Hutton safari city chic. A grey thin tank and those ubiquitous feather earrings are all you need.





2. Men's Kitsune 100% cotton shorts with back pocket detail, $85 on sale at Yoox.com

Well I guess the disclaimer is moot here: I wear short shorts. The European cut a la "The Talented Mr. Ripley" is my preferred style. When my shorts head towards Bermuda, I cuff 'em or roll 'em.

Beware of boy flesh coming your way!

Oh and I love the back pocket detail here

3.BCBGenertaion foldover shorts, $26.39 at Lord & Taylor, lordantaylor.com

Well obviously you gotta be young and thin to pull these off, but if you're not then what are you doin' in the juniors department anyway, honey? The folding at the waist band is the interest and the hurdle in this flirty pair. And kudos to the stylist here: a vest is a nice menswear play on these, but don't even consider those cutesy bobby socks. Eek.





4. Men's 100% cotton Crew Clothing Co. gingham short, £55 at John Lewis, johnlewis.com

Gingham is spot on for Summer 2011 and these look comfy and totally roll-able (see above men's listing). I have so many printed dress shirts that need a highly contrasting patterned short. Perhaps I need to lay down the old credit card for these.