Sometimes email is just plain fun to open.

Case in point:

Note that Jimmy Choo is launching the “Project PEP” Collection in which 25% of the net sales will be donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Also note that you can preview this collection online now or at the 72-hour ‘pop-up shop’ - if you are lucky enough to be living or travelling in the UK and in range of the Jimmy Choo concept store located in Selfridges, London.

In my case, I’m pretty much stuck with the online preview of this very colorful Choo collection.

Here are my quick faves:

The ‘Pep Loop’ sandal ($975):

Or, this cute little wrist cuff ($245):

And, because I’m really more of a wristlet than huge handbag gal, this little ‘Filipa’ wallet:

Which one is your favorite?

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We have all been waiting for photos of the Jimmy Choo line that will be sold in select H&M stores on November 14, 2009.  Here are some of the latest, released shoe and handbag photos.  There is lots of sparkle and shine for the holiday season, priced around $129.

General reaction has been mixed.  Some say that the only reason they will be purchased is because they are Jimmy Choos, some say these styles are just more of the same, others say they are fab.   What do you think?

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Shoewawa has your weird shoe of the week here. The ‘Mojito’ shoe was designed by architect Julian Hakes. It takes it’s architectural, minimalist styling seriously:

Shoewawa also has a quick 411 (c/o Vogue UK) on the new Choo 24/7 line for Jimmy Choo - set for release Spring 2010.

Janet Jackson chairs an amFar (AIDS) charity auction during Milan fashion week.

Among other items auctioned at the event were a pair of rainbow-studded Guiseppi Zanotti boots commissioned for Michael Jackson’s London O2 tour.  The boots fetched 10,000 euros at auction.

Video coverage of the auction including a peek of the coveted boots:

And finally c/o People online & the Bonnie Hunt Show, Tim Gunn is not of fan of Michelle Obama’s Crocs:

(Click on image to link to video)

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Going to Saks’ Shoe Heaven is an experience, especially when they’re having a sale. The shoe floor is so big, it has its own zip code: 10022-SHOE! We’ve written about it before, but with this sale, it deserves a fresh look.

You take an express elevator (here’s a photo of Kellie Pickler in front of said elevator) to the eighth floor and start getting excited while you’re in the elevator, which says 10022-SHOE.

The shoe mecca has its own repair service, Charbonnel chocolate cafe and private room for VIP shopping. There is also a large selection of Roger Vivier bags and shoes against the wall adjacent to the VIP room. I don’t love the Vivier Pilgrim Pumps, but some of the bags are great.

The first thing that hits you when you come in is a tough, black, motorcycle-styled display by some of the most prominent shoe designers today, including McQueen, Choo and Louboutin. Yup, that trend is still rockin strong.

The above shoes are not on sale, unfortunately, but may be by this fall if there are any left.

I will post more photos later, but for now, I’d like for you all to know that it’s going on so you can check it out during your strolling midtown business lunch! Plenty of iconic Marni, Louboutin and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes were on sale. That means that shoes that range from a bottom of around $500 to a top of around $1500 were on sale for around $200 to $500. Not bad.

Don’t get me wrong, there weren’t only 7 to 7.5 shoes on sale, but like many women, that has always been my dream size (I’m an 8.5 to 9), so I snapped a photo of those in wishful thinking.

If you’re buying online, there’s free shipping on all orders with the code SFASUM9, only through today.

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10/20/2009 Update: More shoes and handbags from the Jimmy Choo for H&M line over here.

I’m positively purring over news that H&M is doing their first accessories brand collaboration with none other than Jimmy Choo!  Hello, Lover!!! The footwear will run from $99 to $129 for boots, with high-end models topping $299 (a bargain when you consider that Choos can go for $600+).   Handbags will be priced from $59.95 to $299. And there’s even a clothing line which will complement the accessories.  The clothing line will have $69.95 tank tops and $249 suede one-shoulder dresses.  Oh yeah, there’s also a men’s line of shoes and accessories, but I digress…

Thanksgiving feast is coming early because the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection will be available starting November 14th.  It will only be in 200 stores across the world (please, please let one of them be in Seattle).

Two shoes from the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection.  The zebra pattern reminds me of Manolo’s Sedarby shoe featured in SATC

Tamara Mellon (left), model wearing Jimmy Choo for H&M (center),  and Margareta van den Bosch (right)

Photos from H&M

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