Think Pink When It Comes to Breast Cancer Awareness

I'm sure that you have noticed that the color pink is just about everywhere now. October is one my favorite months of the year because it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I get to shop for products in my favorite color while giving back to such a great cause. You can purchase pretty much everything from beauty products to household items. Recently, I've learned that women aren't the only ones who can get affected by this. Men can also get breast cancer as well. It can happen at any age as well. I haven't gotten a mammogram before but I plan on doing so soon. I've also been fortunate to not have any one in my family affected by breast cancer yet, but that won't stop me from being generous and giving back. Here are a look at some items, you can purchase and give back to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. I think I may purchase a few of these, as well, I just love pink! :)

 Smashbox BCRF Be Legendary Lipstick 

 

 

IMAN Pink Luxury Lip Stain

                                         

Orly Beauty Pretty in Pink Nail Polish Set in 

You Are Not Alone, Be Brave, and Embrace 

Giuliana Rancic for LOFT necklace

Clinique Limited Edition Plumped Up Pink Chubby Stick

Clinique Limited Edition Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

vineyard vines Breast Cancer Awareness Basketweave Bracelet  

CHI Home Flat Iron, Breast Cancer Awareness Combination Pack

 

The North Face Jacket, Denali Fleece Breast Cancer Awareness

 

Pink Envelope Juniors Jacket, Belted Trench Coat

 

Betsey Johnson Watch, Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Leather Strap

Stila Breast Cancer Awareness Cheek Palette

essie breast cancer color collection

 

 Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Set 

 I'm loving all of these! Which item(s) is your favorite?

 

 

 

Ombre Glitter

I finally made an attempt at this new nail art craze - Ombre Glitter Nails. The great thing about this trend is that you can more glitter at the tips or at the nail cuticle. Both look really pretty. Some have used real glitter, I chose to use Essie Luxe Effects in Set In Stones which has different sized glitter over Color Club's Insta-This, which a really rich cobalt blue. FYI: This task can be a little tedious, but it will all be worth it in the end. These are the steps, I took to achieve this look:

1. Remove any old nail polish with remover.
2. Washed my hands.
3. Applied Orly Top 2 Bottom Basecoat and Topcoat All-in-one to all my nails and let them dry. 
4. Applied 1 thin layer of Color Club Insta-This on all nails and let dry. 
5. Applied Essie Luxe Effects Set In Stones All over nails and let dry.
6. Applied Essie Luxe Effects Set In Stones from the middle half down to the tips and let dry. 
7. Applied Essie Luxe Effects Set In Stones on the tips and let dry.
8. Repeat. Let nails dry. 
9. I reapplied Orly Top 2 Bottom Basecoat and Topcoat All-in-one to all my nails and let them dry. 

This is how they came out. A winter wonderland! 

FYI: This mani is two days old lol :)

Here are some awesome Ombre Glitter Nails I found online

 

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Like it or leave it? What do you think about this trend?