Last year there were over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. alone. This staggering number is a small glimpse in how far research efforts and modern medicine have gone in the last decade. Though progress has been made there is still much work to be done. ย Though
The Pink Picks
1.Alex Woo– This lovely designer has known the heart break of losing a loved one to cancer and offered this lovely pink bracelet in remembrance of her mother. The bracelet is fully adjustable for all wrist sizes and features a beautifully crafted sterling silver ribbon. You can purchase this piece at www.alexwoo.com
2.Anne Klein– This fabulous watch is part of a limited edition set of pieces. Only a precious few will be available for a short time only. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these pieces goes directly to The BCRF.
3.Aveda– This is hands down one of my favorite hand creams. ย It is soft, lightly fragrant and keeps my hands smooth and supple all day long. ย The hand relief lotion can be purchased at participating Aveda experience centers as well as Aveda.com during the month of October.
4.Bumble & Bumble– Help your salon style last a little longer with this amazing hair spray. ย This product gives hair workable, flexible hold and natural shine. You can purchase this atย Bumble and bumble, New York City Downtown & Uptown Salons,Bb.StylingBar and Shop at Bloomingdaleโs 59th Street, and bumbleandbumble.com
5.Bobbi Brown– Achieve a perfect pink pout with the Bobbi Brown Pink Ribbon Collection. Limited edition shades will be available this October only. ย You can get yours at Bobbi Brown counters nation wide and www.bobbibrown.com
6.Chic Buds— Let the whole world hear your song. Ok maybe just the people standing closest to you. For the month of October a percentage of the sales of the “Pink Flower” speaker ball will go to Breast Cancer research. ย These adorable little key chain speakers pack a powerful punch and are available at www.chicbuds.com
7.Estee Lauder— The delicious “Wildly Pink” lipstick is a great choice as it leaves lips feeling smooth and sexy. ย The shade is part of the Elizabeth Hurley pink ribbon collection and is presented in a chic pin accessories bag. ย You can purchase this limited edition item at www.esteelauder.com
8.Kenneth J. Lane— Wherever you where it you are sure to get noticed. ย This lovely crystal pin is fashioned after the universal “Pink Ribbon” for breast cancer awareness. You may purchase this pin via www.qvc.com and www.kennethjlane.com
9.La Mer– One of the worlds most sought after creams is La Mer. ย The rich luxurious beauty basic now comes in a lip balm. ย For a limited time only La Mer will offer a special edition pink ribbon version of its is lip softening lipbalm. ย You can purchase this item at ย www.lamer.com. ย The balm is also available at specialty stores, including Bergdorf Goodman, and select Neiman Marcus,Bloomingdaleโs and Saks.
10.Lacoste— Only 500 pairs of the Lacoste “Pink Croc” sunglasses are available. ย Get yours While you can! You can find these at select optical shops or by calling 800-544-1336.
11.Mundi— The Mundi faux croc wristlet is designed to carry the basic necessities; your credit cards, smartphone and ID card. ย The wristlet is removable for maximum portability and the item features a cute key clip. ย You can get yours at Boscovs and Steinmart.
12.Thale Blanc— ย This amazing designer is offering a lovely black lambskin “La Pochette” with classic chain link strap and pink ribbon detail.ย The satchel is designed for the woman on the go and is the perfect size to carry must have items like passports, cash and car keys. You may purchase this hand made piece directly from the designer at www.thaleblanc.com
The fact is before the month is over you will have likely spent money on one thing or another. ย Whether its a birthday present, an anniversary gift or a little treat for yourself, why not let that purchase mean something? ย Why not spend that money on something that provides hope and assistance to millions of women and men world wide? ย For more information on ways you can contribute and other products that support the BCRF, please visit www.bcrf.org
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