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How to Win a Year’s Supply of La Mer for World Oceans Day

May 15, 2012 @ 11:45 am

In honor or World Oceans Day on June 8th, La Mer has teamed up with Oceana, an organization that protects and preserves the world’s oceans, to release a limited-edition jar of their famous Creme de la Mer. Even with its price tag at a cool $395, the super-hydrating moisturizer is a cult favorite. Thanks to their photo contest with National Geographic, you can win a year’s supply, plus a 12-day all-inclusive expedition across the northern seaboard of North America! Now that’s a beautiful prize! Starting today, you can enter to win by submitting a photograph that captures the beauty of the sea at nationalgeographic.com. From a snapshot of your most recent beach trip, to a close-up of marine life, all interpretations of the ocean’s wonder will be considered. The contest closes July 31, so submit your photos now!

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Carey Mulligan Put Her Fancy Prada Dress on eBay

May 10, 2012 @ 10:40 am

On Monday night, Carey Mulligan wore a glittering gold and silver paillette-covered dress by Prada, one of her favorite designers, to a red carpet event in New York. Two days later—the dress is on eBay! The newlywed actress put the item on the global auction site for charity, promising to donate all proceeds to Oxfam, an international relief and development organization. At the time we published this, there are only six bids placed maxing out at $1,000. Bidding ends May 19th, which means expert eBayers have nine days left to carefully watch the auction and get their bids in at the very last minute (because isn’t that what we all do?). Visit her page at ebay.com to get in on the action.

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Havaianas, Baby Buggy, Courteney Cox, Rebecca Romijn

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Courteney Cox and Rebecca Romijn Design Flip-Flops for Charity

May 3, 2012 @ 4:30 pm

Here’s a way to stock up on summer footwear and give back! Havaianas tapped celebrities like Courteney Cox, Rebecca Romijn, and Tori Spelling to design a collection of printed flip-flops, and 10% of sales go to Baby Buggy, a non-profit that provides essentials and educational services to children of families in need. Women’s styles go for $26, while matching kids’ pairs are $19. Shop the lineup now, including Cox’s blue disc design and Romijn’s floral flip-flops, at us.havaianas.com.

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Tory Burch Teams Up With the Michael J. Fox Foundation

Apr 17, 2012 @ 2:00 pm

Here’s a way to wear tangerine—the color of the year—and give back: Through the end of April, Tory Burch is donating 20% of the proceeds from four exclusive items to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. “Michael’s optimism and determination are truly an inspiration, and we are thrilled to help in our own small way,” Burch said in a statement. Shoppers can choose between the “Simone” cardigan ($225), “Robinson” chain mini bag ($365), “Robinson” coin case ($95) or “Aaden” flats ($250)—all in the MJFF’s signature orange. Shop the looks at toryburch.com.

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Why Nicole Richie Made This New House of Harlow Necklace

Apr 16, 2012 @ 4:30 pm

Here’s a way to add a dash of color to your summer wardrobe and give back! Nicole Richie just added a new mint green pyramid necklace to her House of Harlow 1960 lineup, and 20% of sales from the design benefit Baby2Baby, a charity that supplies Los Angeles families in need with essential baby gear and clothing. “Creating this special necklace was a friendly reminder to not take the basic necessities for granted and especially at Mother’s Day, give love and a gift to those in need,” Richie told InStyle.com. Shop the $75 design at revolveclothing.com.

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Why Freida Pinto Wears a Chimpanzee Necklace

Apr 12, 2012 @ 11:50 am

Freida Pinto knows how to work “statement” jewelry! The actress stopped by Nylon’s 13th anniversary party this week, where she accessorized her Prada shift with a delicate gold chimpanzee pendant by Alex Woo, the sales of which benefit the Jane Goodall Institute. “It’s the kind of necklace that doesn’t need to be worn with anything special,” Pinto said of the piece, which Woo designed in honor of Disney’s Chimpanzee movie, out April 20th. “When you’re wearing something to support a good cause, the rest doesn’t matter. Prada just helps it.” Shop the necklace in eco-friendly recycled sterling silver and 14-karat gold for $158 to $898 at alexwoo.com.

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Natalie Portman Gets Behind Lipstick for Charity

Apr 4, 2012 @ 12:40 pm

As the face of Dior Beauty, Natalie Portman gets a lot of makeup perks—and now she’s giving back. The Oscar winner teamed up with Dior to support Free the Children, a charity that supports girls’ education in Kenya. (Portman is the organization’s official ambassador.) The Oscar winner chose a single lipstick shade from the label’s upcoming fall makeup collection—Nude Grège #169—and proceeds will be donated to the organization. The lipstick hits stores this fall. Talk about beauty that makes a difference!

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Help Daniel Radcliffe Spread a Message of Tolerance

Mar 13, 2012 @ 5:45 pm

Courtesy The Trevor Project

Daniel Radcliffe is not only an actor, he’s also an educator. The Harry Potter and The Woman in Black star serves on the youth advisory council for The Trevor Project, the nation’s only 24/7 crisis-intervention and suicide-prevention lifeline for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people. “I’ve never been around so many well-informed, articulate, passionate young people,” Radcliffe told InStyle of his involvement, which helps spread the message of tolerance and understanding to prevent suicide through education. “They want to improve the world, and that’s very inspiring. I’m proud every day to be a part of that.” And you can get involved, too! Click “Like” on the Trevor Project’s Facebook page to get updates on events and watch related videos; follow @trevorproject on Twitter to ask questions and share stories; and visit thetrevorproject.org to volunteer and get involved. Plus, flip to page 146 of InStyle’s new April issue, on newsstands Friday, to read more of our interview with Radcliffe.