Even though I am a little nervous that Kelly Cutrone’s assistant (who e-bullied me yesterday about my lack of followers on Twitter) is going to hold Baxter for ransom, I am back at it.  Click here to read my article on The Huffington Post about fashion’s penchant for collaborative events.  Do over-the-top parties with celebrities and art installations really translate into dollar signs for brands?

As you all know, the blog-a-thon starts TONIGHT at 8:00 PM EST.  I will be blogging for 48 hours straight (7 game series, no bathroom breaks) on behalf of Helping Hands for Haiti.  My fridge is packed with Redbull and lean protein.  I have an emergency stash of green tea. Friends and family have offered to bring me treats and uppers.  Even Baxter has promised not to lick the couch while I’m working.  I’m as ready as I’ll ever be.  I even penned an ode to the obstacle before me on “The Huffington Post.”  To check it out, click here.

Please check out my critical feature on The Huffington Post about the unique dynamic between designers and celebrities:  Celebrity as Avatar.