A few weeks ago, I had the fortunate pleasure of meeting the fantastic Julie Feldman of Julie Feldman Designs. I was in Southampton with my friend, Stephanie Newhouse, who was there representing Self Magazine, one of the sponsors for Ellen's Run. The day before the run for Breast Cancer, Stephanie insisted that I meet Ms. Felman to take a look at her fabulous bag collection.

Immediately, Ms. Feldman graciously offered a purse of our choice, to model at that evening's Gala event: HEAT at Steven Klein's Estate. Let me tell you, it was difficult to choose just one. Ms. Feldman's handbags are custom-made  from florals, satins, silks, leathers and exotic fabrics and trims. Having been featured on Fox News, CoolDesignerHandbags.com, in Accessories Magazine, Couture Magazine, the New York Post, the Santa Monica Star, and the Las Vegas Review Journal, among others, I now knew why. Divine.

A Chicago native, Ms. Feldman left the Windy City for Los Angeles bringing with her a passion for art and design. As an artist, her work usually took form in welded steel sculptures and oil paintings. Several years ago, after an art showing of her welded copper roses, Ms. Feldman was awed by the beauty and innocence of tiny, colorful, fabric roses. She began adorning satin evening bags with hundreds of brilliantly colored silk ribbon baby roses in "pavé-style". This was the birth of her Signature Baby Rose Collection.

What's even more fabulous then the pocketbooks themselves, Ms. Feldman created Handbags for Humanity® to honor and assist the great work of certain charities and foundations. "Over the years," Julie says, "I have felt extraordinarily lucky to be involved with organizations, and more profoundly the people behind them, that make a huge difference in people's lives. I count myself privileged to be able to give something back."

Whenever a handbag or accessory is purchased through the website that is accompanied by a handbag icon, Julie Feldman Designs donates a portion of that sale to one of the organization's profiled on the page; Ellen's Run, Center Theatre Group, Long Beach Women's Cancer League, and Planned Parenthood Los Angeles.

Um, hello? How much do you already love her?!

If you haven't already, check out the website HERE, and get one of your own custom-made designs that have been adorned on some of Hollywood's A-list celebs.

*JFD: Julie in Hot Pink Hornback Leather

*JFD: The Tye Dye Collection: SOLD OUT!

*JFD: Pirate Skull Beltbag

The morning after the much talked about HEAT benefit celebration for the new Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital at photographer Steven Klein's estate, supporters and survivors gathered for the 14th Annual Ellen's Run. The 5K race/walk, is a family event to benefit breast cancer patient support services.

Over 1100 runners participated in the race, which began at Parrish Hall at Southampton Hospital, and over 48 breast cancer survivors crossed the finish line. Each year, survivors receive a pink bandanna upon registration, and handed a pink rose, donated this year by local florist- Dutch Petals, when they cross the finish line. "They are the heroes," remarked Julie Ratner, Ellen Hermanson's sister and chair of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation, upon sharing the event details with me, adding, "I think we are all really here to have a good time. I like to think of it as a giant family raising money for support services."

Ms. Ratner informed me that it was the first time Ellen's Run had taken place in Southampton, and she couldn't have been more pleased. "Incredible... it was a beautiful race course and a perfect day."

Ellen Hermanson, who lost her battle to the disease April 11, 1995 at the age of 42, cared about educational outreach, psychosocial support, and pain management. Ms. Ratner said that one of the most prudent things her sister told her was, "People in my position, don't have time to have their days compromised by pain."

Thus, in honor of her courage and voice, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation is unique in its commitment to helping breast cancer patients and their families cope with the changing nature of the physical and emotional aspects of breast cancer.

In two weeks, Ellen's daughter, Leora, will be turning 21 (she was 6 yrs old when Ellen passed). Leora, which translates to "my light" in Hebrew, is a psychology major senior at Wesleyan. "She is our light, " Ms. Ratner stated, "she is a fabulous young woman. Amazing, beautiful, and smart... she was always the kindest kid too. If anyone was ever left out, she would bring that person in, even if they weren't cool. She's always had a tremendous empathy, patience and wisdom that far exceeded her years. Her mother always made her come first."

Ms. Ratner went on to tell me that even when Ellen was in the hospital, she always made sure Leora knew the "drill for the day", so she would never have any anxiety about who was going to pick her up from school, who was going to take care of her. "I think that is a gift she inherited from my sister. Knowledge, wisdom, and insight. What takes most of us, including myself, a long time to learn."

I believe Ms. Ratner has given us all a gift by bringing Ellen's vision and determination to address an aspect of breast cancer, that doesn't get as much attention or funding as research, to the forefront of treatment approach.

Through Julie Ratner's devotion and dedication, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation has helped so many families and has touched so many lives with love, respect, and understanding.

Sponsors: Self Magazine, Bloomberg, ISA Advertising, Entemman's, Bridgehampton National Bank, Liv Vodka, Panera Bread, Sotheby's, Southampton Inn, Sparkling Pointe, Modell's, Ocean Printing, WBAZ, and WEHM.

*Photo 1 by Jesse Newhouse

*Photo 2 courtesy of Ellen's Run: Ellen Hermanson

*Photo 3-4 by Jesse Newhouse

Saturday Night in the Hamptons is always a sure bet for fun, glamour, and drama. We certainly got all three.

The elegant evening began at Steven Klein's gorgeous estate at West Kill Farm for HEAT, a celebration for the new Ellen Hermanson Breast Center Southampton Hospital. The benefit also honored the memory of Annie Toglia.

All the guests donned the theme colors, black, white, and pink, drank Liv Vodka cocktails and local estate wines, while dancing to Dj Donna D'Cruz's beats. After a warm speech by Julie Ratner, Ellen's sister- who graciously and tirelessly and remains committed to Ellen's Run, the one live auction item was up for bid. An opportunity for two guests to enjoy a day on the set of Sex and The City 2 with Kim Cattrall.

As one gentleman was up to $18,000, Ms. Cattrall took auctioneer Patrick Tully's mic and proposed, "If you bid really high, I may just take you to lunch."

The gavel dropped with a $20,000 donation to the Foundation, the gentleman out bid himself from $16,000 - $20,000, and all were delighted. Until later, Mr. Tully revealed that a caller vowed to double the standing offer, and promptly gave his Black Amex number... $40,000.

However, the excitement did not stop there. The crowd slowly dissipated, until a rush of lights began firing, as Ms. Lindsay Lohan entered the tent with dates Adam from MTV's The City, her Brother Michael, and a small crew, headed to the bar. She appeared quite happy, until she made a bee-line to the far corner of tent...

Enter Michael Lohan. Ms. LiLo quickly turned snitty. Who could blame her? Was he stalking her? The whole country knows she doesn't want to talk to him. Did he think she would welcome him with open arms if he followed her to an exclusive event?

Her friends surrounded her, as she sat with her back to the crowd, but Michael sauntered up in his signature camel-ball jeans and knelt down to confront his Daughter. About what, we do not know. All we overheard was, "I didn't, Dad. I didn't."

Little Bro swooped in to relieve the tension, whilst Lindsay got up and headed back to the bar, rightfully in a tizzy, definitely not wanting to be photographed; just wanting to be left alone.

We caught up later with Lindsay at Pink Elephant, sans Papa Lohan. She appeared to be somewhat more relaxed, even introducing herself to yours truly. While the thin blond starlet caught a few smokes, I did not see her drinking any booze.

Conclusion: Hey, Michael Lohan! Back off. Not only did you piss off your Daughter, but you also pissed the guests off. A pleasant night honoring two wonderfully  courageous and inspirational woman, as well as the many many women that face the challenges of breast cancer, ended in the remaining guests gossipping about Linsday.

Seen: Andre Balazs, Daphne Guinness looking like a svelte cool Cruella Deville, host Candi Pratts-Price with husband Artist Chuck Price, Bernadette Peters, Tory Burch, Fabiola Beracasa, Philipa Fino from Vogue, Dr. Lisa Airan, Richard Johnson from Page Six, Stephanie Newhouse with husband Jesse Newhouse, Derek Blasberg, Vanity Fair's Alex White  Calvin Klein, Kelly Klein, Donna Karan, photographer Russell James, and Steven Klein's sister Hope Klein and their charming parents.

*View more party picts by David X. Prutting (PMc): GofG

*Photo 1 courtesy of Hampton Daze by Photos by Jenna Mackin & Jessica Mackin: Steven Klein, Lindsay Lohan, Bret Kropp, Chau Ngo, and Britten Heft

*Photo 2 courtesy of Hampton Daze by Photos by Jenna Mackin & Jessica Mackin: Kim Cattrall

*Photo 3 courtesy of Zimbio: Steven Klein

*Photo 4 courtesy of Hampton Daze by Photos by Jenna Mackin & Jessica Mackin: Lindsay Lohan