Meet Cornelia Guest, Iris Apfel

Cornelia Guest is an animal activist, cruelty-free advocate from the storied Long Island Guest family. She has launched a smart line of vegan handbags. (April 9, 2012) Credit: Bruce Gilbert
The Junior League of Long Island's sixth annual Coat Extravaganza is being held at its thrift store, 1395 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. New and gently used coats for children and adults will be available at greatly reduced prices. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 516-621-4890, jlli.org.
Style icon Iris Apfel will introduce her exotic Extinctions line of handbags at Shag's Roslyn location, 1370 Old Northern Blvd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., trunk show 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; 516-484-3133.