Eccentric Glamour by Simon Doonan

Thrilling Thursday greetings, collectors! I'm terribly excited about today's edition for myriad reasons. Let me count the ways:

- First and foremost, HELLO, Simon Doonan. I adore you, your exuberance and your views on things like camp and especially your exhortations for people of all stripes to lay claim to their own Eccentric Glamour.

- Speaking of Eccentric Glamour, Simon's been incredibly kind and generous in allowing us to create this exclusive edition, which is the cover illustration of his fabulously inspiring book by the same name.

- And by generous, I mean: proceeds from the sale of this edition will benefit an organization most worthy, Housing Works.

- And (and!) it's all so perfectly timed, because Housing Works' Design on a Dime benefit is tonight, and at that benefit is a room designed by Iman (Yes, THAT Iman!) and my BFF Robert Verdi (yes, that Robert Verdi) and in that room, in all its glory, hangs a 20"x16" print of this very edition.

- Also, OMG... I get to go to tonight's event. Which is part of the reason why I am so freaking hyper this morning, because ummm: What am I going to wear?! Will it be eccentric enough? (Likely.) Glamorous enough? (Lie to me, Simon darling.) Will my heels be high enough to see eye-to-eye with Iman? (Not a chance.)

All of this is to say: I gotta go. And you should get going your own selves, because I have a feeling that I'm not the only person who loves Simon and Housing Works and glamour and everything good in the world, and all of those people are putting today's edition in their carts right now. So go on, get one.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HOUSING WORKS & DESIGN ON A DIME?

Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Their mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services and entrepreneurial businesses that sustain their efforts. Learn more about their services.

Housing Works’ seventh-annual Design on a Dime takes place from May 5 to 7 at the Metropolitan Pavilion at 125 West 18th street. The May 5th ticketed benefit begins at 7:00 p.m. and is followed by public days with free entry on Friday, May 6th (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Saturday, May 7th (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). Visit their site for a complete list of designers or to purchase opening night tickets.