August 23, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

A refugee-cum-rap star and fast-talking fashionistas make for an interesting weekend.

TOTE
Sea Bags for a Cure
What: Score one of 200 adorable limited-edition totes made of recycled sails to benefit the Maine Cancer Foundation.
Why: Sea you later, cancer.
Where: Online at seabags.com. 

WATCH
Girls Gone Styled
What: New online mini show delves into topics like how to shop for vintage and ecofriendly garb.
Why: Some decent exposure for a change.
Where: Online at girlsgonestyled.tv. 

HEAR
Kala
What: Sri Lankan-British rapper MIA follows up her debut Arular with a stellar second album full of international influences.
Why: Kala bak!
Where: Online at itunes.com.

EAT
Rick’s Picks
What: Put a spin on the last few barbecues of summer with gourmet pickles and spreads.
Why: Oh, Ricky, you’re so fine, and your pickles blow our mind. Hey, Ricky.
Where: Online at rickspicksnyc.com.

HELP
Peru
What: Jonathan Adler donates 10 percent of all its proceeds from August 22-31 sales to Peruvian earthquake relief.
Why: Peru-se the selection for a good cause.
Where: Online at jonathanadler.com.