This summer, I've tried to keep things fresh, fun and most importantly, light. That's why when I was asked to show you what's in my makeup bag in support of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, I jumped at the chance. Everyone needs to know about this fantastic charity (you know anything that comes from the CFDA is genius) and the Henri Bendel exclusive striped bag that donates 50% of the net proceeds back to the charity. Should I ever leave NYC, I will want my life peppered with Bendel's iconic brown and white stripes as a reminder of the city I love. Of course, I'd feel much better if 50% of the proceeds went to a great charity like FTBC (just sayin).

When repacking my makeup bag (daily) for the past couple of moths, I'd developed a real love for Beauty Balms, gloss/balm combos and rollerball fragrances. Naturally, I wanted this post to feature products that have captured my attention and most importantly, space in my makeup bag.

Amala's Rejuvinating Hand Cream with certified organic cocoa bean - If you're the least bit interested in natural beauty, I highly recommend giving Amala products a look. Highly effective made with natural ingredients and a great company philosophy. Can't be beat!

Lifetherapy's Vacation Pulse Point Oil - What can I say - Vacation's all I've ever wanted and this smart blend of white orchid, polynesian coconut flakes and sandalwood takes me away.

Smashbox's Limitless Lip Stain & Color Seal Balm - On a particularly important day, I left my makeup bag home like a dodo. After 30 minutes of debating in Sephora, this was by far the best (necessary) purchase.

Dior's Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen - At the end of a long day, we could all use a little highlighter pick me up. Dab this along your cheekbones and in your cupid's bow for an instant refresh.

Boscia's B.B. Cream - There's been a lot of talk lately about B.B. Creams (a seemingly miracle all-in-one product) and I've tried quite a few. The Boscia version lasts all day and has light reflecting particles for a truly flawless finish.

Boscia's Green Tea Blotting Linens - I hope that I don't have to convince you of the necessity of blotting sheets (drop me a line if you're not carrying a pack in your bag - we need to talk). This limited edition printed packaging and green tea infused linens are a total bringer of joy.

MAC's Studio Careblend Pressed Powder - A light powder specifically blended to provide a light, luminous finish that's the perfect powder for touchups in any season.

MOR Cassis Noir Lip Delight - Hands down the chicest lip balm I've ever owned.

MAC Cream Color Base in Seaside - From the upcoming MAC Me Over collection, Seaside is a gorgeous gentle coral with shimmer power. Perfect for sun kissed cheeks.

Want to know more about the secret lives of beauty bloggers (aka, what do we actually keep in our makeup bags)? Amber from Beauty Blogging Junkie spills her Henri Bendel exclusive Fashion Targets Breast Cancer bag, too.

Looking for an excuse to spend an evening with a long list of the fashion industry's latest and greatest? Join the Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation at Pay It Fashion Forward tomorrow night, where designer Steven Alan, Paper Magazine's Mickey Boardman, supermodel Coco Rocha, designer Rachel Roy and stylist Mary Alice Stephenson are being honored for positive work within their communities.

Fashion Delivers is an amazing organization that in just 5 years has raised over $75 million in product donations for those in need and is supported by over 500 of today's biggest retail companies.

Want to party the night away for a great cause? There are two ticket options still available:

General Admission: $80 (includes 3 hour open bar provided by Asahi, Honest Tea, The Patron Spirits and Perrier; snacks provided by popchips; option to Make Your Own Havaianas and create a customized electronic postcard via the Keshot internet photobooth; $30 is tax deductible)

VIP: $200 (includes General Admission items plus bottle service, passed hors d'oeuvres, red carpet access, VIP entrance at 190 Allen Street , VIP giftbag while supplies last; $150 is tax deductible)

If you aren't able to attend the event, donations are greatly appreciated.

For more information and to get your ticket, please visit the event page at Fashion Delivers. Hope to see you there!

Each year, we (the collective beauty/fashion blogger community) write countless posts about what we should buy, or what we must have, or even what we need, but very little is said about the things in life that really matter - family, friends and helping others. Admittedly, I haven't been the most charitably active as I've gotten older and that's definitely something I intend to change as we slide into 2011.

My dear friend Karla - you might know her as KarlaSugar - has taken the initiative to unite some of your favorite beauty bloggers and brands (with enviable product closets) to create a site auctioning some of the most coveted beauty items, all benefiting Doctors Without Borders. BeautyBloggers.org officially launched yesterday, with products from more than 40 brands and bloggers, all for auction now through December 20th at 5pm CST.

The products up for auction are pretty mind blowing. Some of the internet's most coveted products, like Lancome's Erika F eyeshadow, MAC's Lavender Whip lipstick and Bobbi Brown's Stonewashed Nudes eyeshadow palette, just to name a few.

If you're looking for gifts (or treats for yourself), stop by, bid and help out Doctors Without Borders. A huge round of appreciation for the participating brands and bloggers:

Afrobella, A Girl's Gotta Spa!, AlyWalansky.com, Armani Beauty, Bay Area Style File, Beauté Cosmetics, Beauty Alchemist, The Beauty Look Book, Bobbi Brown, Cafe Makeup, Cargo, China Glaze, EnKore, Estee Lauder, For the Love of Beauty, Givenchy, Gloss Menagerie, Gouldylox Reviews, Grace Gold for AOL StyleList, KarlaSugar, KraseyBeauty, Lancome, Leonor Greyl, The Makeup Girl, Miss Whoever You Are, Musings of a Muse, My Lips But Better, Nadine Jolie, The Non-Blonde, Older Girl Beauty, OPI, Out in a Pout, Pink Sith, Prime Beauty, Product Girl, Pursebuzz, Renee Rouleau, Sasquatch Swatch, Sicka Than Average, Spoiled Pretty, Talika, Three Custom Color Specialists, and Votre Vu.