Target Special Edition iPod Shuffle: The Winner Is ...


Updated 11/04/07 5:00 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 19 comments

Target Special Edition iPod Shuffle: The Winner Is ...

Thanks to all of you who took the BuzzSugar quiz to win a pink special edition iPod Shuffle in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Much as we'd love to shower you all with prizes, only one lucky reader could win — and that reader is splayer! Congrats to you! Thanks again to the rest of you for entering. Don't forget: You can still read all the great Breast Cancer Awareness Month coverage Read more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Spotlight On: Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy


Updated 11/06/09 5:19 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 3 comments

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Spotlight On: Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy

As today is the final day of October, I'm wrapping up my Breast Cancer Awareness series with a spotlight on the Lifetime television movie Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy. Based on the Geralyn Lucas' 2004 memoir by the same name, the movie stars Sarah Chalke as the 27-year-old Manhattan-dwelling Lucas who finds herself living "the life" with a dream job and dreamier doctor husband — and a Read more

BellaSugar's Guide to Pink Ribbon Beauty Products


Updated 10/31/07 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

BellaSugar's Guide to Pink Ribbon Beauty Products

For most companies, today is the final day that promotional products will be available for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I wish this kind of do-good-beauty donation would happen more often. I hope that you've found some really great pink ribbon products to buy and make your contribution to the cause. I also hope that you've learned a little something about some of the non-profit organizations Read more

Simply Fab: The Strapper


Updated 11/01/07 6:42 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Simply Fab: The Strapper

I hate rogue bra straps as much as the next girl — except when it's an on-purpose style statement, of course. Sometimes they're just not appropriate, and it's times like these that The Strapper ($14) comes in handy. Weave your bra strap through The Strapper and it won't fall off your shoulder, peek out of your sleeveless top, or show when it's not meant to be seen. One package supplies you Read more

Cancer Confusion


Updated 11/01/07 11:27 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Cancer Confusion

It being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I have been reading a lot about cancer. I was surprised that after all my research there were some basic facts about women and cancer that I was still missing. I learned a lot from this article What Women Don't Know About Cancer and here are a few facts you should know. The vast majority of cancers occur in women who have no family history of the Read more

Think Pink: FHI Heat Technique Pink Edition


Updated 10/31/07 10:16 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Think Pink: FHI Heat Technique Pink Edition

October is almost over, and yet I have just a few more Breast Cancer Awareness products to feature. Today's is a bit of a splurge, but it's one that I think you'll like a lot. FHI Heat's Technique 1" Styling Iron ($105) is a ceramic iron that allows you to straighten, curl, and flip hair with just one device. Its plates are treated with tourmaline, helping the hair follicle lie smoother—which Read more

Get in Gear: Boarding for Breast Cancer Watch


Updated 10/31/07 12:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Get in Gear: Boarding for Breast Cancer Watch

If you're a snowboarder, then you're probably getting excited that boarding season is quickly approaching. This means that not only are you going to need to start training in the gym, you're also going to want to check out all the cool new gear available this year. One of my favorite board sport watch companies, Nixon, is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with this Boarding for Breast Read more

Think Pink: Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Lip Balm


Updated 10/30/07 6:07 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Think Pink:  Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Lip Balm

As I am sure you all know by now, Avon is a huge supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to offering a variety of "pink ribbon products" such as this Breast Cancer Lip Balm with SPF 15 ($1.50, with all profits donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade), the company sponsors several walks to raise money for breast cancer research and prevention. If you are wondering what you Read more

Another Way to Get Involved: Pilates for Pink


Updated 10/29/07 4:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Another Way to Get Involved: Pilates for Pink

October is almost coming to an end, and so is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but there is still time left for you to get involved, physically and monetarily. Pilates for Pink is a national awareness aimed at raising money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Pilates. To find a participating studio near you and see if they have any more classes for the Pilates for Pink event, just Read more