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Nov 10 2011 08:00 AM ET

Have Jessica Simpson’s Christmas Tree in Your Home this Holiday

Jessica Simpson Macy's Tree Courtesy Macy’s; Inset: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

This holiday season, skip the hassle of choosing a Christmas tree and just let a celebrity do the work for you. That’s the thinking behind Macy’s first-ever Celebrity Tree Auction, launching Thursday and benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The auction — part of Macy’s annual “Believe” campaign — features holiday trees designed by 14 of Macy’s biggest stars, including Jessica Simpson (left), Martha Stewart, Diddy, Donald Trump and more. Each is a playful take on the creator’s aesthetic: Simpson’s features gold-wrapped branches adorned with pearls; Stewart’s is topped with gingerbread cookies and candy canes; Diddy’s Sean John tree is covered in rhinestones; and Trump’s is made of gold bullion bars, naturally. We also love Emeril Lagasse’s tree, composed of pots and pans. Additional trees were created by Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Roy, Kenneth Cole, the Material Girl team, Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors and Greg Norman.

Nov 07 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Time Out! Quarterback Eli Manning Designs Men’s Watches for Charity

Eli Manning Citizen Watches Michael Loccisano/Getty

He relies on the play clock during his weekly football games, but off the field, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning keeps time with “simple” watches, he tells PEOPLE.

“I like watches that are efficient, easy to look at,” he says. “Not too many bells and whistles. I can look down, see the time easily and read the date.”

Being a man of such few needs, he recently joined forces with Citizen — a brand he’s worked with for the past four years — to create two limited-edition Eli Manning chronograph watches. Just 1,000 of each timepiece — one has a polyurethane strap ($599), the other stainless steel ($675) — were produced, and proceeds from the sale of each benefit the March of Dimes.

“I jumped at the opportunity to do this,” he shares, adding that his involvement was pretty painless. “They sent me some specs, some options for dials and colors, put them together and they turned out great.”

Nov 04 2011 12:00 PM ET

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Sarah Jessica Parker Offers to ‘Show You Mine’ in New AIDS PSA

First recognized by the Centers for Disease Control in 1981, AIDS has plagued our world for 30 years now. To draw attention to the tragic anniversary — and reignite support for the cause — designer Kenneth Cole, chairman of amfAR, partnered with MTV International’s Staying Alive Foundation to reinterpret the classic red AIDS ribbon.

Cole’s double ribbon is available now on Gilt.com, and 100 percent of net profits will benefit AWEARNESS, the Kenneth Cole Foundation, in support of the Staying Alive Foundation and amfAR. And to promote the pin, a slew of celebrities — including Sarah Jessica Parker and Cyndi Lauper — recently filmed a PSA for the cause (above), urging people to continue supporting AIDS and HIV research.

Oct 27 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Jewelry We Love

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October may be winding down, but finding a cure for breast cancer is always at the forefront of our minds. With this being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite pink products to share — and proceeds from all of them help support the cause.

Lacoste
Ten percent of proceeds from the Pink Croc product line — which includes this charming striped watch (center) — will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $95 on lacoste.com

LOFT
The brand tapped designers Rachel Leigh and Roxanne Assoulin, plus blogger Jessica Quirk, to create jewelry and T-shirts already beloved by celebrities. Five dollars from each item sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Prices vary at loft.com

Oct 25 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Lingerie We Love

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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October may be winding down, but finding a cure for breast cancer is always at the forefront of our minds. With this being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite pink products to share — and proceeds from all of them help support the cause.

Second Base
Prettify your lingerie drawer with Second Base’s ballet pink demi camisole. For each one purchased, the company will donate 20 percent of proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $30-$32 on shopsecondbase.com

Affinitas
Affinitas has teamed up with herroom.com to donate 20 percent of sales from the “Morgan” padded bra in blush pink and the “Kelly” wire bra in deep orchid (right) to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $32-$42 on herroom.com

Oct 24 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Items We Love

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October may be winding down, but finding a cure for breast cancer is always at the forefront of our minds. With this being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite pink products to share — and proceeds from all of them help support the cause.

Tiny Prints

The stationery company teamed up with breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate and her charity, Right Action for Women, to create a limited-edition collection of greeting cards (top left) designed by the Up All Night star. All of the cards are easily customizable, and proceeds from sales benefit RAW. Prices vary at tinyprints.com

Eleni’s
The ever-popular cookie shop is offering the “Think Pink” box (bottom left) through the end of October; for every box sold, the company will donate $5 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $28.50 at elenis.com

Oct 21 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Beauty Buys We Love

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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October may be winding down, but finding a cure for breast cancer is always at the forefront of our minds. With this being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite pink products to share — and proceeds from all of them help support the cause.

Pomega5
Pick up the Pomega5 Pom-Berry Medley Kit — which includes a delicate almond oil moisturizer, Bulgarian rose moisturizing beauty bar and daily revitalizing concentrate ampoules — and know that 20 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $75 at pomega5.com

OPI
Give yourself a manicure — and give Susan G. Komen for the Cure a boost! OPI’s 2011 Pink of Hearts nail lacquer (left) is a slick Shatter that covers another coat of your favorite color. $8.50 at Ulta, JCPenney and Dillard’s stores