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Around the Web: J. Alexander Talks about Walking the Walk

It takes commitment to have a perfectly organized bag, but Monica Botkier is a pro. The handbag designer shares her personal tricks for overcoming purse clutter. [WSJ]

Even more of Yves Saint Laurent's home furnishings and belongings are set to hit the Christie's auction block November 17. Proceeds will go to AIDS research. [Coco Perez]

J. Alexander, runway mentor and judge for America's Next Top Model , dishes on how to conquer the catwalk in his new book, Follow the Model . [NYT]

Sonia Rykiel will celebrate her collection for Swedish mega-retailer H&M with a parade in Paris on December 1. [Fashionista]

Scarlett Johansson's performance in the new Dolce & Gabbana fragrancecommercial makes us wonder how peeling an orange could look so alluring. [Sassybella]

Supermodel Cindy Crawford dishes on feminism, body-image, and fashion industry standards in a new interview. [The Guardian]

Heartbroken Luella fans are storming Twitter and Facebook in a campaign to save the recession's latest fashion casualty. [Fashionista]

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