Maria Bello.

Today, a smattering of powerful women will be doing some light shopping at Henri Bendel. We know, this isn’t exactly breaking news—but the shopping they’re doing will aid more than just their look! Actress Maria Bello, De Niro-wife Grace Hightower De Niro, confusingly named power-dermatologist Dr. Doris Day and other social fixtures are to pick up trinkets at the Same Sky jewelry sale; the company brings jewelry designed by HIV-positive African artisans to the American marketplace. Anytime we can sip champagne with our favorite fellow socials at Bendel is a cause for celebration; getting to do so and chip away at the global AIDS crisis? Even better!

Henri Bendel, 712 5th Avenue, second floor, 6pm, open to the public.

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