Think pink and shop for a cause during Breast Cancer Awareness month this October. It’s not every day that your retail therapy session helps someone other than yourself, so grab your wallet and hit the stores-but not before you hit the gym.
Get your heart pumping for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation with Pilates at the Malibu Gym (2895 Pacific Coast Highway). The fitness center is offering Pilates for Pink classes this month for its fifth year since Pilates manager JoAnn Fletcher was declared cancer-free. All proceeds from the classes go directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). The minimum donation is $45 per class.
Shine and sparkle in gorgeous jewelry designed especially for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Show your support by wearing Dogeared’s Wish for a Cure pink ribbon necklace in rose gold. The pink ribbon is iconic of the fight against breast cancer, but the tiny charm is versatile enough for everyday wear ($54, dogeared.com); portions of the proceeds go to Stand Up To Cancer. Designer Meira T’s BCA Bracelet ($340, meiratdesigns.com) is dainty and glittery with its tiny ruby beads. It can be worn alone or mixed with bangles; 20 percent of proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. For a special occasion, Ann Taylor’s ANN Cares Necklace ($58, anntaylor.com) brings on the bling with its large, emerald-cut pink gem on a chain of round crystals; 70 percent of the purchase goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Keep your pucker pretty in pink with the lipstick and gloss duo from Bobbi Brown’s Pink Ribbon collection. For a glittery pout, slick on some Bellini High Shimmer lip gloss, and for a daytime look, wear the subdued Pink Lip Color. The set costs $44 (bobbibrown.com) and $10 of the proceeds go to breast cancer research. If you want to keep your lip gloss close at hand, Clinique’s Great Lips, Great Cause key ring offers three shades of pink mini lip glosses alongside a pink ribbon charm ($16 at Bloomingdales or Macy’s); $4 from each sale will be donated to breast cancer research.
Jump onto the latest manicure trend while supporting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. OPI’s Pink Shatter nail lacquer ($8.50) dries in a crackled pattern that’s sure to grab attention. Try painting a coat over a metallic silver or gold base color and follow in the fashion footsteps of celebrities like Serena Williams and Katy Perry who are both big fans of the textured polish.
Cozy up in pink cashmere for breast cancer awareness. Throw on Minnie Rose’s 100 percent Cashmere Ruffle Shawl in pink ($319, minnierose.com). The versatile shawl looks great over jeans or a dress, and is a favorite of fashionista Kate Middleton; 10 percent of proceeds go to the cause. For a more pared-down look, Magaschoni offers a basic pink scarf ($226, magaschoni.com) in the top-notch cashmere the designer is known for. Nothing says luxury like a cashmere robe, and Magaschoni’s soft pink robe ($432) will let you lounge around the house guilt-free-the company has committed to donating $10,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.
Change up your boring ballet flats and get Tory Burch’s Eddie flats in a bold fuchsia ($178 at Tory Burch, 3939 Cross Creek Rd. or toryburch.com). The comfortable pink patent flats will add a stylish punch to any outfit and 15 percent of sales will be donated to breast cancer research.
If pink isn’t your color, there are plenty of other options when shopping for breast cancer awareness. Premium denim designer Hudson Jeans has committed to donating $10,000 to the cause and will hold special promotions on its Web site during the month of October. From Sept. 28 to the end of October, donate $15 to the BCRF on your Bloomingdale’s card to get rewarded for shopping at the store-you can receive up to $250 back for your purchases made during Breast Cancer Awareness month.
October might be Breast Cancer Awareness month, but donating to find a cure for breast cancer is only a click away year-round at organizations like the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Who wouldn’t want to live la vie en rose?