To bid
Designer clothing, shoes and jewelry are up for auction at 7th for Sale, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting HIV/AIDS organizations. Bid on items from the likes of Badgley Mischka and Vera Wang at 7thonsale.ebay.com through Dec. 6.
To give
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has created a gift card that is accepted at 100 retailers in the neighborhood, from coffee shops and restaurants to boutiques and spas. Available in $5 to $500 denominations; see a list of merchants at lakevieweast.com.
To design
Fashionistas, design a dress at the UK site styleshake.com that the company makes to order. The site can ship to the U.S.; dresses are $328.
As easy as pie
Got an assignment for Thanksgiving? Cheat by picking up a premade pie at The Chopping Block (Merchandise Mart, suite. 107; 4747 N. Lincoln Ave.), made fresh on Tuesday. Choose from apple ($34.50, includes cast-iron skillet that can be returned for $18 refund) or pumpkin ($15 in aluminum container.)
