Lovely, Little Designer 'Houses' Will Help Women in Need

DVF's colorful animal print house (left) and J.Lo's blinged-out house (right). Photos: Women in Need

P.Diddy's house decked out with a helicopter pad (right), and Bobbi Brown's pretty house made of makeup (left). Photos: Women in Need

Women In Need (WIN), an organization that provides housing and help to homeless women and their families in New York City, is auctioning off miniature cardboard homes designed and autographed by some of the biggest names in fashion and entertainment.

And these are some really, really cool homes.

Our favorites include Bobbi Brown's home, which is aptly built out of eyeshadow cases. Diane von Furstenberg'swhose wild animal print version is a classic. Chez Vera Wang is covered in sparkly brooches and tulle -- definitely ready for a partner.

J.Lo and P. Diddy, respectively, created appropriately bling-ed out abodes, covered in Swarovski crystals.Diddy even built a helicopter pad on top. Isaac Mizrahi went all glitzy as well, going heavy on the sequins.

To contribute to the cause, or just to gawk at the creations by everyone from Justin Timberlake to Halle Berry, head over to CharityBuzz.com. New Yorkers can also peek at the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue, where the houses are current on display.

The auction runs through November 30, with opening bids as low as $150.

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