Charlize Theron is a talented actress and style icon who always looks gorgeous in the latest designer fashions, but she also devotes time to helping others from her home country of South Africa through her charity, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.  The non-profit has a mission of “creating a safer and healthier life for impoverished, under-resourced children and communities of South Africa, with a particular focus on individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS” and their efforts have included providing mobile health clinics in the Umkhanyakude District that provide health testing and education.  They have plans to build athletic facilities with clean water sources and develop community soccer programs in the coming year.  TOMS Shoes is also involved - they’ve partnered with the charity to donate 10,000 pairs of shoes for residents of the area, which will be distributed this month.  As part of this collaboration, Charlize has designed a limited-edition shoe for TOMS with a portion of the sales proceeds going to her charity.  Here is the shoe she designed, one version for women and one for men:

Charlize Theron TOMS Baobab for women $54 at TOMS

Charlize Theron TOMS Baobab for men $54 at TOMS

The vegan-friendly canvas slip-ons feature a native baobab tree design and a custom lining with an Africa Outreach Project logo pattern.  Unfortunately, the women’s pair is already on backorder, but check back with TOMS for future availability.  There are still a few sizes left in the men’s version, which could be a nice gift idea for that special guy in your life.  If you order by 12/20/09, you can get it by Christmas via UPS 3-day air.  Other expedited shipping options are available through the 22nd of this month.  In addition, TOMS donates one pair of shoes to a child in need for any pair of shoes bought on their site.  It’s definitely the kind of shoe purchase that keeps on giving - something we can all feel good about.

Update: The men’s version is now also sold out, but it looks like TOMS will be re-stocking this style, so be sure to check back!

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Charlize Theron photo from www.charlizeafricaoutreach.org

In another notable sale from 6pm, all Chinese Laundry shoes are priced at $19.95 today.  I like this studded Chinese Laundry Falcon, which originally retailed for $79.  Right now, they have just under 200 styles left, but sizes are limited and they are sure to go quickly.  Shipping adds $6.95.  Expiration: 12/1/09

Like to hike?  Whether you enjoy exploring everything Mother Nature has to offer or if you prefer stepping it up in the concrete jungle, these Fitzwell shoes can outfit your next adventure at a price anyone can live with.  Several styles of Fitzwell hiking shoes are on sale at 6pm for just $9.95, which is up to 88% off retail.  Pictured is the Fitzwell Lexus, which is currently offered in three color options.  Sizes are limited for some styles, so choose your desired size at the top to narrow it down and you may want to select your width as well (some styles show as not available unless you change to a different width).  Sale expiration is unknown.

6pm has another really good sale on their selection of Keen shoes, most of which are $24.95 each.  That’s a great price for this brand and the savings reach up to 80%.  One of my faves is the Keen Malibu (pictured). Shipping adds $6.95 and the sale ends 10/11/09.

You may love the diva style of Jennifer Lopez, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a pair of shoes from her JLo line for less than $20…until now.  6pm has nearly every pair of JLo shoes marked down to that price with almost 100 styles to choose from.  Pictured is the tribal-inspired JLo Aztec, which is a bold and beaded number that normally retails for $125 and comes in orange and turquoise.  Other brands on super-sale include this selection of Report shoes for $14.95 (or less) and these Charles by Charles David styles for $19.95. Shipping adds $6.95.

I think this Gitano Pintucked Wedge is really cute.  I like the pintucked front, the buckle strap and the warm orange color (they call it tan).  I also really like its $9.98 price tag at Fashion Bug.  You can get another 10% off by applying coupon code 776251308 during checkout, which drops the price to $8.62.  Shipping adds $4.95.  Expiration: 1/31/09