Beauty-Inspired Flops

Saks Fifth Avenue and Havaianas have launched the "Beauty Splash" collection, which benefits charity: water, a non-profit initiative bringing clean water and basic sanitation into impoverished communities.

In stores for the month of June, the collaboration pairs Havaianas and three of the most famous women in beauty – Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier, and Bobbi Brown.

Trish McEvoy says of her design: "My colors this season brighten your complexion and call to mind the deep blues of the ocean, the pearlescent shades inside a seashell, and the glitter of the sand-taking you on an instant vacation."

Laura Mercier says: "A comfortable sandal should be as comfortable as wearing the lipstick on your lips."

Bobbi Brown created a pair that reflects the spirit of summer. She says: "The beach is where I go to unwind with my family, so I keep things easy by wearing sunscreen, simple makeup and a fun pair of flip-flops."

For the entire month of June, Saks Fifth Avenue will be offering its customers these special edition Havaianas on saks.com and, from June 8-22, at all store locations for a retail price of $15, with any two cosmetics or fragrance purchases (while supplies last). $1 from each purchase up to $200,000 will be donated to charity: water.


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Drop the Thin Mints: Here's Another Way to Support Girl Scouts

There are so many mysteries. For instance, I wonder why Sweeney Todd didn't christen himself Todd Sweeney since he had a choice as that was not his original moniker. And who can guess why so many palettes are comprised of colors that work for half the population? I've never met a lip palette that housed colors that looked good on me. Until now. Enter Trish McEvoy's Be Prepared Pink Maxed Out Gloss Kit, $21.

Possibly the cutest compact ever, this double decker palette squeezes a stunning spectrum of natural-looking glosses and lip colors into an astonishing 1.5”L X 2.125”W mirrored space. All eight shades are delightfully wearable. Colors range from shimmery champagne to universally flattering pinky brown to deeper sparkly rose.

Best of all, net proceeds of the Gloss Kit will be donated to support the Girl Scouts.