5 Finds that Benefit Breast Cancer

With an estimated 232,340 females and 2,240 males being newly diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States in 2013 alone** it's pretty safe to say that most of us know at least someone in our lives who's either living with this horrible form of cancer or who is a survivor. Breast Cancer is something that we hear about all the time especially during October, breast cancer month. You may or may not know how easy it can be to lend a helping hand in fighting breast cancer and finding a cure. It could be as simple as buying a few fun fashion and beauty finds from some of your favorite brands.

Arms Of Strength Charm Bangle

Alex and Ani

$28.00

Alex and Ani is known for partnering with charitable organizations. The most recent Charity by Design bracelet is benefiting the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, a Rhode Island based non-profit foundation that has created programs and services for people living with breast cancer. Alex and Ani is donating 20% of all sales from this Arms of Strength Charm through October 2014 to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation with a minimum donation of $10,000.

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For more information about the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation click here. 

Clinique Pink With A Purpose Lipstick

Clinique

$15.00

A girl can never really have enough pink lipstick, can she? This nice shade of pink lipstick from Clinique is the perfect way to benefit a great cause. $3.00 from the purchase of this lipstick will be donated to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, who's mission is to achieve prevention and find a cure for breast cancer. 

For more information about this lipstick click here. 

For more information about The Breast Cancer Research Foundation click here. 

Smooth Sphere Lip Balm Breast Cancer Awareness 2-Pack

eos

$6.49

I always been a fan of  eos products. eos has created a new Breast Cancer Awareness 2-pack of their famous lip balm. This package includes their popular Strawberry Sorbet Smooth Sphere and a new Limited Edition Fresh Watermelon Smooth Sphere. A portion of proceeds to breast cancer research.

For more information about this lip balm click here. 

2013 Sparkling Pink Watch Benefiting Susan G. Komen

$115.00

GUESS

This feminine and practical watch is not only pretty to look at but it also a way to show your support for breast cancer. This limited edition watch comes with three interchangeable straps including white, light pink, and black, each perfect for a different occasion. The face features modern numbers a beautiful, sparkly pink ribbon, and crystal accents. GUESS and GUESS Watches are each donating $11.50 (total of $23.00) for each watch that is sold until January 31, 2014 for a minimum donation of $25,000 to Susan G. Komen, an organization that has made a large impact in the fight against breast cancer and that has worked to end breast cancer in the United States and around the world. 

For more about this watch click here.

For more about Susan G. Komen click here. 

Young Survival Coalition X UO Hope Beanie

$24.00

Urban Outfitters

This funky and super trendy beanie is stylish for a good cause. Urban Outfitters is doing their part in supporting the fight against breast cancer. 100% of the proceeds from this hat will be donated to Young Survival Coalition, a global organization devoted to the critical issues special to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. 

For more information about the beanie click here.

For more information about Young Survival Coalition click here. 

Do your part to support breast cancer awareness by purchasing items that benefit the cause or however you can. Most of all show some love to anyone who has experienced or is experiencing this cancer.

- BL

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Back to School Essentials: Saving Money While BTS Shopping

It's that time of year again guys! I know, I can't believe that summer is almost over either! You know what that means, back to school shopping is in full swing. Don't drain your wallet on a few purchases. Get the most out of your money with these thrifty tips.

- Shop for clothes a season or two ahead of time. It may still be warm when you return to school but if you're at a store and see an awesome jacket for a great price that you love, pick it up! Stash it away until cooler weather and then bring it out. Stores will usually put last seasons coats, jackets, and sweaters on the sale rack, so see what you can find. Look for classic pieces that way they'll still be on trend when they're finally season appropriate.

Score this Faux Leather Bomber Jacket from Forever21 for only $18 (orig. $27.80) and then stash it in your closet until cooler weather. Paired with a good pair of skinny jeans and combat boots it would be perfect for a football game in the brisk fall months.

- Update what you already have. Whether you alter an old tee or throw on some jewelry it's super easy to update pieces hidden in the back of your closet. Crop a t-shirt or add some studs to a bag or pair of jeans.

Add some studs like these ones from H&M to your fave moto jacket, jeans, or t-shirt for a quick update that will make you fall in love with your old clothes all over again.

- When you go shopping visit the clearance rack first. There is nothing wrong with buying clearance merchandise. I've found some of my favorite clothes on the clearance rack (like a pair of designer wedges for $7!). If you have an unpopular size or shoe size you may really luck out!

Checking the clearance rack (or tab for all you online shoppers) could help you score an awesome vest like this one for $29.99 (orig. $159). 

- Shop at stores like Marshall's and T.J.Maxx. These stores always have great designer name products like Michael Kors, Betsey  Johnson, Steve Madden, and Juicy Couture. Try it out you may be surprised what you'll find. I've scored great shoes and bags here for awesome deals!

Before splurging on that designer bag you want stop at T.J.Maxx or Marshall's and see what you can find. You may get a great Steve Madden bag like this one for less.  

- Check your receipts for surveys. Lots of stores ask for your feedback at the bottom of  receipts in return for a coupon or money off your next purchase. For instance, Victoria's Secret usually gives you the link to a survey website at the bottom of receipts. Once you answer a few questions you'll receive $10 off a $50 purchase.

Filling out a quick survey could help you get $10 off of this sweatshirt  from Victoria's Secret. It's perfect for gym or a casual day look. 

- Sign up for mailing lists for you favorite stores. Most stores have an email list that you can sign up for. They'll send you email alerts when there's a good promotion going on, a new product comes out, or sometimes even a coupon for money off or a free item! Forever21, Charlotte Russe, Aeropostale, & Victoria's Secret all have email lists. Charlotte Russe even has a service that will text you when they're having a sale. If you don't want emails from stores clogging up your email make an account just for stores.

Know when promotions start or when new pieces, like this jacket, come out by signing up for email alerts from your favorite store. Camo and military inspired clothes are going to be HUGE for fall this year. This Camo Utility Jacket is from F21.  

- Sign up for rewards programs. Some stores have programs that you can sign up for where you earn rewards whenever you buy something. American Eagle and Ulta both have programs like this. All you have to do is swipe your rewards card after each purchase. It's a simple way to save!

Stocking up on your favorite AE jeans can help save you money later on as long as you swipe your AE Rewards card after each purchase. You earn 1 point for every dollar you spend. 100 points = 10% off. Sign up here! 

Stay tuned for more in my Back to School Essentials series.

-BL

What are your favorite money saving tips? Leave a comment & let me know!

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Legally Blonde Party

For my 15th birthday I decided to have a Legally Blonde themed party, mainly because I am obsessed with the movie (and have been for years) and partly because it gave me an excuse to dress like a Barbie for an entire day. 

Guests received a fabulous jeweled collar from H&M, pink Hersey kisses, Sally Hanson nail polish,  Rimmel lip gloss, elf liquid eyeliner, a nail file, a heart-shaped charm bracelet, a jeweled mirror, and of course a pair of hot pink bunny ears just like the ones Elle wears in the movie. Mine of coarse had a pink tiara glue-gunned to them. 

Decorations included pink feather boas, Harvard Law School posters, photos from the movie, a stuffed chihuahua, and a  pink Harvard t-shirt.

We played a game where we guessed how many diamonds were in this jar. The winner got a pink crystal jewelry set.

I loved these white paper decorations.

Guests munched on pizza and drank pink lemonade. For dessert there were marble cupcakes with hot pink frosting, pink cotton candy, cookies, and brownies. 

Of course there had to be a snap cup!

The girls used pink feathery pens to write their "warm-fuzzies" about other party-goers in the snap cup.

This was from earlier in the week.

Always be yourself, unless you can be Elle Woods. Then, always be Elle Woods.

Since about two weeks ago I've been watching Legally Blonde, both 1 & 2, nonstop. I can now confidently quote this movie just as well as I can quote Mean Girls. I remember when I was younger I decided that I wanted to be a lawyer and go to Harvard after watching this movie. A part of me still wants to be the real life Elle Woods but I think I have a better place in fashion. 

Happy Birthday to any of my fashionistas who celebrated in March. Best wishes.

XO,

BL

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My Recent Obsession: Pink for Covergirl

Covergirl has always been one of my favorite makeup brands. The prices are great and the quality is even better. Their foundation never breaks me out and their lipsticks always add a stylish pop of color to my everyday makeup look. When Taylor Swift first became a Covergirl I was very excited. I thought it was awesome how the famous makeup brand had chosen a young popular starlet to be the face of their new line, Nature Luxe. But then, when I found out that the super talented Pink was going to be a Covergirl I could not wait to see the ads in my magazines! Now they are out and I have fallen in love with the makeup look she is wearing and cannot wait to try it out. I am happy to see that the edgy songstress is going to represent the brand. The new photos are edgy, modern, and girly at the same time. I hope that this brand continues to keep their Covergirls as cool and down to earth as Pink. Nice choice Covergirl! Rock it out Pink! 

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