October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there’s no better time than now to shop for the cause! There are plenty of fabulous products to choose from, as designers and retailers across the country are offering special items to support breast cancer organizations and charities. While it’s simply not possible to feature all of these amazing items, we’ve picked a few of our favorites. Enjoy!
Always in Bloom – Let this beautiful scarf embrace you as you embrace the breast cancer cause. Featuring a peony photo by the late Evelyn Lauder (founder of the BCRF and longtime advocate of breast cancer awareness), $10 from the sale of each goes to the foundation. ($85 at echodesign.com)
Scouts’ Honor – We’ve all heard the Scouts mantra, “Be prepared.” This Pink Ribbon Shemergency Kit can save us from a multitude of fashion emergencies and help the breast cancer cause. It contains 25 must-haves including everything from earring backs, hand lotion, nail clipper, and an emery board to a mending kit, double-sided tape, lint remover, stain remover, and so on. What else could you need? ($25 at pinchprovisions.com)
It’s So Hue – Update your travel makeup kit and contribute to the Breast Cancer Foundation as you pretty up this season. This limited-edition collection includes a potpourri of peachy-pink hues for eyes, lips, and cheeks. Sephora will donate $2 US from the sale of this product to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The only question will be what color to choose first from this amazing makeup palette. ($25 at sephora.com)
Precisely Pink – Add a little dazzle to your beauty routine with this limited edition Pink Ribbon version of Tweezerman’s award-winning, stainless steel Slant Tweezer. Sufficiently chic in a pretty pink enamel color finish and adorned with the iconic BCA pink ribbon logo in glittering crystals, this clever tool keeps your brows tame – with just a touch of bling – while supporting the fight against Breast Cancer. ($22 at macys.com)
All that Glitters – After meeting Lisa Lee, mother of The Pink Agenda Founder Marisa Renee Lee, DANNIJO designers Danni and Jodi Snyder were inspired to design this bracelet just for her. Pink accents with the jewelry label’s signature tough-meets-shine aesthetic come together to form the must-have bracelet of the season. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this bracelet will benefit The Pink Agenda, an organization committed to raising money for breast cancer care, research, and awareness among young professionals. ($198 at shopbop.com)
Just in Case – This cute, canvas iPad leather sleeve is inscribed with a glass-half-full message that supports b reast cancer awareness. While it holds your tablet in place, the $15 donation from the sale of each cover sold will help ensure that the BCRF continues their beautiful work. Psst: and the cover is pink on the inside too. Who doesn’t love a surprise lining? ($35 at bloomingdales.com)
Cookies for a Cause – Didn’t you hear there’s no calories when you are eating cookies for a cause? These adorable looking goodies pack a double punch because they are also incredibly delicious. During the month of October, for every Think Pink Gift Box sold, Eleni’s will donate $5 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. ($19.50 at elenis.com)