Project Angel Food's Divine Design sale is next weekend

If you prefer to buy gifts that also give back, you may want to purchase an admission ticket to shop Project Angel Food's Divine Design sale. The annual event, now in its 17th year, features mini-boutiques of luxury fashion (Marc Jacobs, Elizabeth & James, Diane von Furstenberg, Seven for All Mankind) at sample sale prices with 100% of proceeds benefiting Project Angel Food.

Over two decades, Project Angel Food has delivered more than 6 million meals to those debilitated by AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. The organization, staffed mainly by volunteers, has expanded its reach to include those battling cancer and other diseases, with women making up 37% of clients. In 2008, Project Angel Food served nearly 600,000 meals to 2,340 people between the ages of 16 and 98.

This year, Divine Design kicks off its shopping days with a gala honoring as its Man and Woman of Style actress Christina Hendricks ("Mad Men's" Joan Holloway) and Steven Kolb, executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Elle magazine creative director Joe Zee is among others to be honored.

Kolb carries such clout in the industry that this year's Divine Design has brought in more than $6 million worth of donated apparel. (Last year it pulled in around $4 million.) Kolb also elicited an infusion of donations from newer CFDA members, such as Jason Wu and Gilded Age.

Q&A: 'Project Runway's' Christian Siriano talks Starbucks, Payless, more parts of his fashion empire

What's pocket size, full of energy and can be everywhere at once? These days, both fashion designer Christian Siriano and his new Starbucks holiday gift cards fit the bill. As if the mini-mogul doesn't have enough on his plate with projects such as a Saks clothing line, a more affordable capsule collection for his own website, www.christianvsiriano.com, a maternity line for Moody Mamas, his Payless shoes and a new book on fashion tips ("Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self"), he also has a thirst to get his name in the restaurant industry.

Siriano is the first designer outside the company to create a Starbucks holiday gift card (which hits stores Nov. 17). And just like its soon-to-be-24-year-old designer, the shiny silver card is compact and ready to go at a moment's notice, as it can be attached to a key chain for on-the-go swiping. In honor of the collaboration, Starbucks has made a $50,000 donation to the Art of Elysium, a nonprofit that brings working actors, artists and musicians together with children who are battling serious medical conditions. For his part, Siriano is working with budding fashionistas in the program to design their dream dress.

Despite his hectic schedule (he's also busy with his coinciding "dark, edgy" Fall 2010 ready-to-wear runway and his "really, really fabulous, you're-gonna-die-over-it" Payless collections), Siriano found the time to chat with All the Rage about the Starbucks partnership and his other endeavors.

Q&A with Mark Liddell, celebrity and fashion photographer

The job title "celebrity photographer" can take on various meanings. There are the icons of the trade who could very well be famous names in their own right -- those with expansive lofts and high-quality costumes and visions who can turn an 8-by-10 of a reality star into something that will later be found in a museum or gallery. And then there are those who (sometimes) stealthily sneak up on starlets during their morning pre-Starbucks, post-Bikram run.

Photographer Mark Liddell falls into the first category, having spent 10 years capturing A-listers for magazines like Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and People, as well as shooting celebrity-themed advertising campaigns for Fendi and Versace and charities like PETA, voting-awareness nonprofit Declare Yourself and Women's Cancer Initiative.

However, the title of his new book might make him feel like he's in the glare of the paparazzi's cameras: "Exposed: 10 Years in Hollywood" ($30, Channel Photographics) encapsulates not only some of his renderings, but interviews with him about how he approached shooting stars such as Justin Timberlake and Jennifer Aniston, as well as some juicy bits of gossip about his subjects (some names obviously extracted).

Liddell called up All the Rage to chat about this book, how he got to this point in his career, his favorite shoots, celebrity photography versus fashion photography, and how much he hates the paparazzi.

The Gendarmerie's recession-minded Father's Day spa package

The Gendarmerie, a spa catering to men -- and a favorite of celebrities such as Billy Dee Williams and Jason Alexander -- is offering a recession-minded Father's Day package until July 1. The $200 deal includes a 60-minute signature massage (Swedish, deep tissue and sports combo), 50-minute signature facial and a 30-minute ionic foot detox treatment. Additional services are 20% off including manscaping treatments: nose (regularly $15), ears ($25), eyebrow shaping ($25) and back waxing ($70).

9069 Nemo St., West Hollywood. (310) 858-9009. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

-- Max Padilla

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Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Exclusives Event coming soon

Now you can skip the Rack and walk through those real Nordstrom doors with pride -- and without emptying your wallet.

From July 17 to August 2, Nordstrom’s annual Anniversary Beauty Exclusives Event will feature value items and sets, gifts with purchase, and one-of-a-kind exclusives from its makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrance brands.

Does golfer John Daly's fashion sense inspire Father's Day gift ideas?

Last week, our esteemed colleague Mike James at The Times' Fabulous Forum blog welcomed John Daly back to the links after a suspension. The golfer might be better known for his loud and proud persona rather than his putting. But he also lets his outfits do the talking. Apparently Daly is a fan of the Image section and knows that neon is back.

But this also got us thinking about Father's Day. After all, it's Sunday. Would you stick with traditional gifts like a tie or golf balls or, after eyeing these photos, are you considering kicking it up a notch and going for the whole golf outfit? What? No? Fine. Check out in-house stylist Melissa Magsaysay's list of no-fail Father's Day gifts. But if you're still considering the golf attire, here's a gallery of Daly's best (and worst) sartorial styles.

-- Whitney Friedlander

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Photos: John Daly's wardrobe on the European tour, and the shorts he wore during his failed attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open. Photo credits, clockwise from top left: Glyn Kirk / AFP/Getty Images; Mitch Gunn / US Presswire; Associated Press; Warren Little / Getty Images; Lance Murphey / Associated Press; Little; Andrew Redington / Getty Images; Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images.

Salon price cuts: Christophe's Father's Day special

Now until Saturday, Beverly Hills haircutter Christophe is having a Father's Day promotion of 50% and more off all services for dads and their salon companions. Prices after discount include $40 haircuts (regular price $90), $50 single-process color to cover gray hair ($110) and $20 brow trims.

348 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 274-0851. 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. www.cristophe.com

-- Max Padilla

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Customized Katin board shorts at American Rag

If your dad came of age in the 1960s or '70s and appreciates (as you do) the classic style of those decades, he might also appreciate the retro appeal of custom board shorts. Especially if he still catches the waves at Trancas in Malibu or the Strand in Newport Beach.

Katin is a local (East Rancho Dominguez) action-sport brand that also operates a surf shop in Surfside and has been making custom board shorts for decades. Founders Walter and Nancy Katin started stitching durable swimming trunks from remnant sailcloth canvas in 1959 as an alternative to cutoffs for local surfers. Katin was primed to ride the wave when Southern California surf culture went mainstream in the subsequent decade thanks to Beach Boys music and movies such as "Gidget" and "The Endless Summer" (Katin trunks made a cameo in "The Endless Summer II").

Early Father's Day spa specials at Equinox

Until Sunday, Equinox's "Daddy Be Good" specials at the posh gym are aimed at Father's Day shoppers (gift certificate redemption is good through Dec. 31). Spa packages include a $99 men's facial, a $189 pair of sports massages (one for Dad, one for you), a $189 massage-facial combo or a $550 package of six 50-minute massages or facials (one is complimentary). The specials are available at all Los Angeles County and Orange County locations: Century City, West Hollywood, Westwood, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Newport Beach, Palos Verdes, Woodland Hills and South Bay. www.equinoxfitness.com/Clubs

-- Max Padilla

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Weekly Obsessions: A Father's Day gift guide

Dads usually play second fiddle to moms when it comes to getting fun, luxurious gifts. So this Father's Day, honor Dad with a present he deserves -- whether that means a father/son watch set that retails in the tens of thousands or a new Lakers T-shirt for less than $20.

See the items I'm obsessing about this week here.

-- Melissa Magsaysay

Photo: IWC Father and Son watches. Credit: IWC