support a good cause with Shiseido Shimmering Rouge...

bonjour beauties! hope all is well in your neighborhood...

i've been under the weather for the past couple of weeks {and i'd say stuck out in the weather for all last week and weekend ~ it's not been fun, but i'm staying positive!}, so i'm a bit late in sharing this. i did, however, share this fabulous Shiseido lippie for breast cancer awareness via my tumblr and twitter accounts when i received it {weeks ago}, but with life, comes distractions and interruptions...

in any case, i'm here now to inform you that you should to not only visit your local Shiseido counter and take advantage of being able to donate $5 to a great cause {CEW's Cancer and Careers, an organization that helps women in the workforce coping with cancer}, but to treat yourself to a gorgeous Shimmering Rouge Lipstick in Iron Maiden {RS308}!

seriously, how divine is this color?!

not only a fab color, but it feels amazing on the lips ~ its silky, smooth texture pampers lips with moisture but still manages to wear well and lasted longer than i expected.

it's definitely a new fave...

visit shiseido.com for more details.

product sent for the purpose of review; all pics taken by me :)

nail color of the week: OPI Pink of Hearts

Pink of Hearts from OPI is a very pretty pink that is not completely sheer, and gives your nails a great pink "flush".

this color, first introduced in 2007, also helps support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure!

a heartfelt, hopeful light pink, Pink of Hearts is a shade every woman will be proud to wear because it represents the power of caring, the power of women supporting each other, and the power of pink.

support the cause, buy it here.

xo
photo taken by me :)

Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Smashbox

a great gift to purchase to support the cause for breast cancer awareness month is the Smashbox Power Eye & Lip Kit!

this kit includes both an eyeshadow and lipcolor palette that will give you the look you want while keeping your look on trend. three gorgeous, wearable shades come in compacts that are purse-friendly, and also include a mini double-ended brush for a seamless application on the go.

kit includes:

*Pink Power Eye Palette in Celebrate (ivory sheen/ pink champagne shimmer/ olive shimmer)
*Pink Power Lip Palette in Inspire (pink shimmer/ neutral pink shimmer/ pink beige shimmer)
*1 dual ended eyeshadow applicator and 1 lip brush

a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Young Survival Coalition, an international nonprofit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women with breast cancer.

find the Smashbox Pink Power Eye & Lip Kit at Sephora stores and sephora.com

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Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Sephora

looking for a travel brush set? why not help a fabulous cause at the same time?

Sephora's tiny pink trifold case is perfect for slipping into even the tiniest of evening bags. the set includes five mini brushes with light pink handles: a powder brush, eyeshadow brush, lip brush, brow/liner brush, and a concealer brush.

$1 from the sale of each brush set will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

xo

Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Sonia Kashuk

if you're a fan of Sonia Kashuk, chances are you're going to love these pink products!

Sonia Kashuk has designed the Bagged It Pink Cosmetic Bag, Lips To The Rescue Lip Palette, Stroke Of Genius Purse Brush Set, and Dust Up Blush Brush especially for breast cancer awareness month.

if you haven't already picked these up (they seem to sell out evey year), after you read this you may end up in your car driving to your local Target (or save gas, and buy most of these online).

Bagged It Pink Cosmetic Bag
this precious metallic ombre snakeskin cosmetic bag conveniently houses two clear zipped sections. perfect for travel!

Lips to the Rescue Lip Palette
a stylish pink palette that houses a trio of Sonia’s newest lipsticks; a sheer shimmery pink, a bright pink, and a deep raspberry.

Stroke of Genius Purse Brush Set
this collection of six brushes is housed in a slim, metallic, fuchsia faux crocodile case with a fun pink patterned lining. i've seen it, and this would make a fabulous gift.

Dust Up Blush Brush
this sleek top quality blush brush has an eye-catching pink metallic handle, and really, can a girl have too many makeup brushes? yeah, i didn't think so.


15% of the purchase price will be donated to the BCRF.

xo

Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Origins

since 1990, Origins Sensory Therapy has been a best-seller because of its de-stressing properties. key ingredients include basil, eucalyptus and peppermint oils. it's these oils that help to produce calm feelings in the brain, so you can relax.

sounds like something that we all sometimes need in our daily lives, right?

so why not pick this up, for yourself or someone you love, and help a great cause? by the way, it's only $10!

Origins will donate $35,000 to the BCRF in connection with north american sales.

xo

Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Clinique

Great Lips, Great Cause. Butter Shine Lipstick in Ribbon Pink by Clinique is another fabulous product that you can purchase to help in the fight against breast cancer!

this limited-edition Butter Shine Lipstick is sheer enough to work on nearly all skin tones, yet still pink. the modern formula saturates lips with ultra-shiny color, and a buttery-smooth, melt-on-your-mouth finish that is lightweight and comfortable to wear.

$10 per Butter Shine Lipstick in Ribbon Pink sold during the month of October will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

find it only at Sephora and sephora.com

xo

Pink Products for Breat Cancer Awareness Month: NY & Company Spirited Pink Lipgloss

New York and Company has created a fantastically sheer, high shine lipgloss to help in the fight against breast cancer.

the Spirited Pink lipgloss is being sold in stores and online for $3.00 with any purchase ($6 alone). $1.00 of each one sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

help support a good cause and get a new lippie? better get it before they run out!





xo

Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: LAB Daily Moisture Defense SPF 15

it's not only us women who can reap the benefits of buying something in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. you can also purchase something for the man in your life (hubby, boyfriend, dad, brother, friend, etc)!

$10,000 in connection with the sale of LAB Series Skincare for Men Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15 will be donated to BCRF (Breast Cancer Research Foundation).

this breakthrough product contains technology that delivers solar-activated protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays, smoke and pollution, helping to provide environmental defense and all-day moisturization for fresher, healthier-looking skin.

so treat him to something this month! help his skin and support the fight against breast cancer at the same time.

visit labseries.com today!

xo

Pink Products For Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Jo Malone

Jo Malone is known for creating fabulous fragrances as well as helping others create signature scents by combing different scents.

this month you can purchase a wonderful fragrance for your self and help a worthy cause at the same time!

in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Jo Malone will donate $15,000 of sales in connection with north american sales of Red Roses Cologne and Bath Oil to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.


Jo Malone Red Roses fragrance is blended from seven different types of roses from around the world with a surprisingly clean, voluptuous scent. the heart of crushed violet leaves and hint of lemon unfolds like a bouquet of freshly cut flowers.

sounds beautiful, doesn't it? i can can smell it now...


Red Roses Cologne
Size: 1 fl. oz/30 ml Suggested Retail Price: $55.00
Size: 3.4 fl. oz/100 ml Suggested Retail Price: $100.00

Red Roses Bath Oil
Size: 8.5 fl. oz/250 ml Suggested Retail Price: $60.00

find all Jo Malone products at select Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue locations and at jomalone.com


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Me by {Me}zhgan is Helping to Save the Ta-tas

this month me by {me}zhgan has joined forces with The Save the Ta-tas® Foundation to help fight the battle against breast cancer.

purchase an Intense Color Lipgloss in tease {me} and/or the cheeky {me} Multi-Color Blush and Brush combo for an amazing 50% off the retail price this month (who doesn't love a sale?!) and a portion of the sales will be donated to the Foundation!





tease {me} lipgloss is described as the perfect pink that gives lips a brilliant shine and glossiness without being sticky. the long-lasting formula, that wears like a lipstick, comes in a convenient, squeezable tube with lip brush applicator for perfect application any time.







cheeky {me} Multi Color Blush and Brush combo features a 3 in 1 blush, bronzer and highlighter paired up with the perfect blush brush to not only save you money, but ensures you'll get the best result every time. multiple colors let you customize your look and create the hue that's right for you!







Mezhgan (pronounced "mish-gone"), the key artist on American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Family Feud, as well as many others, has created a sensational line of cosmetics that help to enhance one's natural beauty and creating a glowing look. discover more at mebymezhgan.com


xo

Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: NKOTB Tank

New Kids On the Block are back (and better than ever if you ask me) and every girl (well, i guess...now we're...women), ages 25-35, is ecstatic (at least i know i am). what's even better is their support in the fight against breast cancer and finding a cure.



band member Danny Wood lost his mother to the disease.

"a lot of the women coming to the shows need to be aware of early detection. they’re in that age from 25-35 where they need to get their first exams," Danny tells PEOPLE. "that was the problem for my mother. by the time she found out, it was too late- and i don’t want that to happen to anyone else when it could be prevented."

the tank is being sold for $35, with all proceeds supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Danny, who chose the charity says, "they’re the best foundation i've worked with. i've done their races in the past and i know it’s something my mom would have wanted."

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Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Anastasia

ok, so you already know (or have at least heard) Anastasia makes incredible products to help you create amazing looking brows (they are the frames of the face, after all).

now she has taken her love for creating products, to create the best brows, one step further to give back.

the Anastasia Limited Edition Swarovski Pink Ribbon Precision Tweezers are not only a fabulous grooming tool to shape and define your brows, but will help raise awareness for a great cause, the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s (EIF), Women’s Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

the EIF's WCRF was established by honorary chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with co-founders Kelly Chapman Meyer, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie and Jamie Tisch, in support of innovative research, education and outreach for preventing all women’s cancers. this foundation is determined to save lives by raising funds and awareness for the millions of women and their families at risk for or affected by cancer.

"i have lost many close friends and clients to this disease over the past 18 years and i want to do what i can to support research that could potentially lead to a cure,” says Anastasia. “WCRF is a wonderful foundation that has helped many women, and i am hoping to do even more for the cause in the future."

if you would like to help support, find Anastasia's WCRF Tweezers exclusively at Nordstrom stores and online at nordstrom.com. 50% of all proceeds from the sale of these tweezers will go to EIF's WCRF.

xo

Breast Cancer Awareness Quiz: Early Detection Plan

do you know how at risk you are for breast cancer?

take this quiz first, and find out:

TotalBeauty.com content:

Quiz: Your Ideal Breast Cancer Early Detection Plan

Answer these questions to access your risk and find out what precautions you should be taking

According to the National Cancer Institute it is estimated that 182,460 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and 40,480 of those women will die. In order to be part of the two and a half million women who survive, you need to know how at risk of breast cancer you are and take all necessary steps to make sure that if you do get breast cancer you catch it and treat it early. This quiz is your first step in the right direction. Take the quiz

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Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown is not only an amazing makeup artist, but she has the ability to make every woman look and feel fabulous with a line of cosmetics designed to enhance their natural beauty.

for the month of october, Bobbi, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, has created a limited-edition set featuring Pink Quartz Glitter Lip Gloss and Tulle Lip Color! a beautiful pale silvery pink, the Pink Quartz Glitter Lip Gloss is meant to work beautifully with the popular Tulle Lip Color that is a soft pink.

a portion of the proceeds from sales of the Pink Ribbon Collection will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (isn't that fabulous?)

what an amazing set that will give your lips a treat and help make a difference! plus you can enjoy free standard shipping with any order that includes the NEW Pink Ribbon Collection at bobbibrowncosmetics.com. all you have to do is enter offer code PINK08 at checkout**


xo
**offer code required. one time use. valid only on bobbibrowncosmetics.com 9.29.08-10.31.08 (midnight ET or while supplies last).

Total Beauty-Total Cure Campaign

every three minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. this staggering statistic resonated deeply with the members of the Total Beauty blog community, many of whom have been personally touched by the disease. so in the spirit of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Total Beauty blog community is hosting a month-long initiative that integrates breast cancer awareness, fundraising to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Fund (BCRF) and beauty giveaways to engage women in the quest for the cure.

Total Beauty - Total Cure is dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection, and arming women with the knowledge they need to take control of their health, bringing us one step closer to a world without breast cancer.

breast cancer information, screening guidelines, other resources will be integrated throughout the campaign. and each participating blogger has pledged to raise funds for BCRF.

the Total Beauty blog community will engage its readership through daily giveaways that require entrants to answer breast cancer trivia, making the contests dually educational and fun.





giveaways will also be hosted on Total Beauty - Total Cure pages on Facebook and MySpace. throughout the month of October, all visitors who become a “friend” of the pages will be entered in a drawing to win a bounty of beauty products.

giveaway sponsors include Anastasia Beverly Hills, Benefit, Cargo, Clarisonic, Jurlique, L’Oreal Paris, NARS, Stila and Tarte.

for more information on the Total Beauty-Total Cure campaign, please visit totalbeauty.com. be sure to check out the widget on the right sidebar for the blog giveaways during the entire month of october! all participating blogs will be hosting giveaways each day --you will have 24 hours to enter each...winner(s) will be announced the next day!

look under the Total Beauty - Total Cure Campaign's Month of Giveaway's header on the right sidebar and click on the link. it will take you the Total Beauty page with the daily giveaway.

right now...The Beauty Bunny is hosting an amazing giveaway for some fabulous hair appliances from Beauty Choice!

xo

Pink Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Estee Lauder

october is breast cancer awareness month, and as you may know, many companies release limited edition "pink" products to help support the cause. it's a great time for us to show support as well--and it's as simple as purchasing these incredible products for yourself or a friend!

the Estee Lauder 'Evelyn Lauder' Lip Trio Set includes some of Evelyn Lauder's favorite pink lipsticks: Pure Color Lipstick in Bali Rose (limited-edition shade) and Candy, and Estee Lauder Signature Lipstick in Berry all packages in a beautiful zippered travel case.









the Estee Lauder 'Elizabeth Hurley' Lip Trio is a set put together by the actress that includes her favorite gloss shades which are High Gloss in Pink (limited-edition shade), Rose and Pearl. they also come in a zippered travel case.





the lipstick set is $22 and the gloss set $16. your purchase will help Estee Lauder donate $500,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime.

xo