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Over the past few years I've noticed a huge trend - companies selling "pink" items in October and donating a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer research. I think this is pretty darn cool - being given the opportunity to shop for a cause.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in addition to all the cool stuff we post every day, we're going to post great items that will also let you shop your support for the cause and donate toward it.
Red Envelope (one of my favorite on-line stores) has a whole page of pretty pink items that you can purchase to support breast cancer support. This bracelet here is one of my favorite breast cancer support items on the site.
To see Red Envelope's "Think Pink" collection, visit the link below"
We also encourage you to visit Komen web site and donate directly to the cause.
Posted by megan on October 2, 2006
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Toast to a Cause!
Have I mentioned that I love the bubbly? There's nothing better, I tell ya. So, when I heard about these little cans of sparkling wine, I just had to try it myself. The people at Francis Ford Coppola were kind enough to send me a sample and boy was I surprised when I opened an entire bottle. Of course I couldn't devour the whole bottle by myself (which is why I love the idea of the single-serving can), so I brought the bottle to a party and shared it with the girls. It was a huge hit, even with girls who don't normally care for white wine or Champagne! I found it light with a touch of sweetness and just the right amount of sparkle.
'Scuse me, I'm off to pick me up a four-pack. The boys have beer - I'll have my bubbles! And since cans can be unsightly, I've discovered these adorable limited edition, Riedel Pink 'O' Champagne glasses. Not only are these cute as can be, but they're for a cause - 15% of all proceeds will be donated to the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Foundation and shipping is free!
Posted by megan on October 22, 2006
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Might as well face it I'm addicted to...lotion!
Maybe it's age, maybe it's habit, maybe it's my neurotic side showing, but I have to put lotion every time I wash my hands. While hanging with my cousin this weekend, I offered her some lotion, because manners dictate that much like gum or mints, if you take out lotion, you have to offer it to everyone. My cousin partook of some of my Aveda Hand Relief lotion and was immediately shocked by how smooth it made her hands feel. I find it a bit pricey at $20 for 5oz. but I'm willing to pay for quality. Pick up the limited-edition Pink Ribbon Hand Relief and $4 goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Get smooth hands and help find a cure for Breast Cancer; two birds, one stone!
Posted by megan on October 25, 2006
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Beauty for a Buck
I've seen it around (in practically every magazine I read) but for some reason I never visited the site until my cousin raved about it. Like me, she's a bargain shopper, so when she happened upon e.l.f., she just had to share.
e.l.f. (eye lips face) is a cosmetics brand that is the uber bargain - every item is just $1. Now, this is no dollar-store quality make-up, oh no. This stuff is great quality, there's a huge selection and it's cheap!
Check out this Color Therapy Kit for just $10 with 20% of proceeds going to Women's Informational Network Against Breast Cancer. A cute bag and a ton of pink goodies for a good cause. Go ahead. You know you want to!
Posted by megan on October 27, 2006
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Dress for a Cause for Sara Campbell
On Monday night I attended my first fashion show, ever. I know, I know, it's hard to believe, but it's true.
It was an amazing experience. Ms. Magno and I met up at The Boston Harbor Hotel to attend the Dress for a Cause fashion show, hosted by and featuring clothing by Sara Campbell.
I'm glad I was able to attend this as my first fashion show, not only because of the absolutely wonderful clothing by Sara Campbell, but for the cause we were all there supporting - Breast Cancer. So many of us have been touched by the disease - whether we ourselves have been diagnosed, or a family or friend. I, too, have been touched by it personally - my grandmother is a breast cancer survivor - and it's a cause I hold dear to my heart.
What made the even more special, were the models - many of them cancer survivors or closely involved in the cure for cancer. There was not a dry eye in the house! Go ladies!
Proceeds from the show and 100% of the profits of a handful of special products will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In addition, 10% of all sales during the month of October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) at Sara Campbell will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and customers also receive 10% off anything pink!
If you're in the area, stop by the Sara Campbell store in Boston's South End. If not, take a look at the items for sale on the Sara Campbell web site. After seeing all the wonderful clothes, I'd say that Sara Campbell clothes were cheerful, bright, and stunning! I definitely want one of every item I saw. But don't trust me. Take a look for yourself:
Posted by megan on September 12, 2007
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and here at A Girl Must Shop we'll be focusing on companies who donate a portion of the sales of their products to breast cancer research.
Did you know:
- The National Cancer Institute estimates that a woman in the United States has a 1 in 8 chance of developing invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. This risk was about 1 in 11 in 1975.
- More women in the United States are living with breast cancer than any other cancer (excluding skin cancer). Approximately 3 million women in the U.S. are living with breast cancer: about 2.3 million have been diagnosed with the disease and an estimated 1 million do not yet know they have the disease.
- Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States and worldwide (excluding skin cancer). In 2007, it is estimated that 240,510 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States: 178,480 invasive breast cancers and 62,030 cases of in situ breast cancer (of which, 85% will be ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)).
Breast cancer has touched so many of us, whether we ourselves have been diagnosed, or a friend or family member. Please take a moment and visit these organizations that are dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer, and if you can afford it, please make a donation.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Please feel free to let us know about any more organizations that we should list here.
Thank you,
The girls at A Girl Must Shop
Posted by megan on October 1, 2007
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Karen Neuburger Cares. Leave a comment for FREE PAJAMAS!
Karen Neuburger cares.
She cares about your comfort - selling uber-comfy pajamas and loungewear (and other fine things that you'll love) - but she also cares about finding a cure to breast cancer.
Through 2007, Karen Neuberger will donate a minimum of $75,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through her online donation campaign and from our KN Pink Ribbon Signature Collection™. BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and genetic research worldwide.
Be part of the cure yourself - sign up at Karen Neuburger and $1 will be sent to the BCRF.
FREE GIVEAWAY!
Stop by Karen's site and sign up (it's free!) to add a dollar to Karen's BCRF donation. Check out her site and then leave a comment on this entry telling us about your favorite Karen Neuburger item and you just may win a pair of Karen's amazingly comfortable Pink Ribbon Polka Dot Women's Pajamas (a $70 value) for FREE! We're giving away TEN pairs, so enter today!
Posted by megan on October 1, 2007
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Marc Jacob Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet
Buy this Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Charm Bracelet and you'll get more than a lovely bracelet - you'll be helping to find a cure for Breast Cancer. When you buy this exclusive bracelet, 50% of the sale price will be donated to Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization.
Posted by Denise on October 2, 2007
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Coach's Breast Cancer Awareness Watch
">Breast Cancer Awareness Coach Bridle Classic Watch: $298
A donation of $100 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Coach Bridle Classic Watch will support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
- Swiss Quartz
- Mineral crystal
- Water resistant to 99 feet
- Stainless steel case, Swarovski crystal markers
- Genuine Lizard strap
Check out other Breast Cancer Awareness items at Coach.
It's amazing that Coach is giving $100 of the selling price of this watch to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This is a great watch and knowing that just about 35% goes to research is worth going to a coach store and at least trying it on. So ladies, get to getting and get out there and show your support.. In my own life I know quite a few people who have been directly effected by Breast Cancer so this is a cause that is dear to me.
Posted by Denise on October 4, 2007
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be.ology for Breast Cancer - FREE GIVEAWAY!
10% of all be.bright™ tee proceeds (not just for the month of October) will be donated to Bright Pink, a unique resource providing support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
Check out the large selection of be phrases available on the site
FREE GIVEAWAY!
Leave a comment and you may just win a FREE be.bright™ tee in any size you want. One random commenter will win! Good luck!
Posted by megan on October 15, 2007
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Fashion Targets Breast Cancer by Ralph Lauren
By purchasing this limited edition Ralph Lauren polo shirt available exclusively at NET-A-PORTER, you are supporting Fashion Targets Breast Cancer® Worldwide in the battle to combat breast cancer. All net proceeds from the sales of these shirts will be donated to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer and affiliated global charities. A fabulous relaxed weekend style.
FTBC polo shirt $75.00 avail in 5 colors from Net-a-Porter
Fitted cotton pique polo shirt with Fashion Targets Breast Cancer logo. Ralph Lauren polo shirt has short sleeves, a small blue designer emblem at base, a button fastening placket on front and simply pulls on.
Posted by Denise on October 5, 2007
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Archipelago Botanicals Signature Diffuser
Archipelago Botanicals Signature Diffuser $45
Gorgeous frosted-glass bottle holds fragrant oils and bamboo sticks that diffuse scent into an entire space.
- Jar height: 6"
- Jar circumference: 10 1/2". Stick length: 8".
- Pink grapefruit/clementine/pomelo.
- By Archipelago Botanicals; made in the USA.
- For each item sold, Archipelago Botanicals will donate a portion of the proceeds to City of Hope Cancer Research Hospital in Los Angeles.
Continue reading " Archipelago Botanicals Signature Diffuser" »
Posted by Denise on October 6, 2007
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Urban Basket Case unleashes Grrrl Power! FREE GIVEAWAY!
When Urban Basket Case sent me their Grrrl Power "basket" to give away to one of our readers, I was a little disappointed that I couldn't keep it for myself. I mean, who can blame me. Check out the goods:
- Boss Lady Mini Kit ( includes a honeysuckle lip balm, wild flower body wash and body cream, and a custom-printed, all cotton Boss Lady bandana.)
- Miso Pretty Glitter Ball
- Bodice Sachet
- Manicure Set
- Queen Royal Gem Case
- Sewing Kit
- Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Clusters
And Urban Basket Case donates $1 of every sale to Film Aid International which brings films to refugees and those needing humanitarian outreach.
FREE GIVEAWAY
You can have fabulous Grrrl Power, too! Leave a message in the comments (we suggest you hop on over the Urban Basket Case and tell us which basket is your favorite) and you may just win this fabulous Grrrl Power gift basket to keep for yourself or give away to someone with Grrrl Power in your life!
Posted by megan on October 8, 2007
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The Pink Ribbon collection at FTD
Stop by FTD.com and check out all the lovely Pink Ribbon collection. 10% of all sales will go to the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization.
When was the last time you sent flowers for no reason? Wouldn't you love to receive these pink gerbera daisies on a dreary day?
Posted by megan on October 10, 2007
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Pink for a Cure at FragranceNet.com
FragranceNet is donating 15% of sales from from 18
Pink for a Cure fragrances to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Not only does FragranceNet
Here are a few of the items in my shopping cart:
Posted by megan on October 9, 2007
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Soothing Dry Hands for The Cure
I was cursed with my father's dry skin. The colder the weather gets
the worse my hands get...and being a germophobe who washes my hands a
gazillion times a day doesn't help either. About a year ago I was
introduced to Aveda's Hand Relief. It works wonders on my poor dry hands and I love the scent. I was thrilled when I logged onto get a new tube to find that Aveda has a special Pink Ribbon Edition of their Hand Relief- with $4.00 of every purchase going to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. Now I can help a great cause while moisturizing my hands and so can you!
Posted by Amy on October 14, 2007
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Hard Rockin' to Stop Breast Cancer For Life
Anyone who knows me knows I am a rocker chick at heart...give me some fast guitars and long haired boys and I am all over it. In planning a trip to Los Angeles, I wanted to see if anything cool was going on at The Hard Rock Cafe this month and was happy to find that the Hard Rock Cafe is joining the fight to stop breast cancer with Rocktober: Think Pink To Find a Cure. If you stop in at your local Hard Rock you can have a drink from the Think Pink drink collection (there is even a non-alcoholic one- for the designated driver of the group) and a portion of the proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
However- the coolest thing about Rocktober's Think Pink To Find A Cure? Is the limited edition Hard Rock Breast Cancer Awareness Pin. The Hard Rock is famous for their pins...and this one is perfect! Not only is it cute (a pink guitar? I am all over that!) but 100% of the net profits go to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. That is right...100%- you can't go wrong there. I am picking up one of these today online today before they run out!
Posted by Amy on October 13, 2007
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Think Pink with RedEnvelope
RedEnvelope is one of my very-favorite online shops for gifts. All of their items are great quality and come in beautiful red packaging. Definitely keep them in mind for your Christmas shopping. You won't be disappointed.
One of the best things about Red Envelope is that they were one of the first online retailers to donate proceeds of breast cancer awareness products to the cause. They're currently offering thirty products whose proceeds will be donated to the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women Cancer Research Fund.
What's even better is the products are unique and diverse; they have pink ribbon branded items, but they also offer non branded items like jewelry and plants. Be sure to check out the entire collection.
Posted by megan on October 29, 2007
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Get the utlimate Careerbag to benefit Komen
I love, love, LOVE this bag from Careerbags.com. Gorgeous and stylish and big enough for your laptop, it comes in two sizes and both include a handy color-coordinated wristlet.
Even better? In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 10% of any purchase from the
Mobile Edge Komen collection will be donated to the Susan B. Komen
Cancer Research Fund.
Posted by megan on October 26, 2007
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Give the Gift of Sustainability
My
This all changes one day when Beatrice and her mom travel to a drop off point for a relief organization (Heifer International) who gives the family a pregnant goat. One single goat changes the entire financial outlook for the family. The book details how the gift of one goat helps the family not only financially but educationally too. 
This got me looking into Heifer.org. Through their gift catalog you can give the gift of a goat (or even just a part of a goat if you can't afford a whole goat), pig, or even a flock of chicks or a hive of bees. These would make excellent Christmas gifts for the person who has everything....they have card inserts that you can print out telling your recipient about the gift you gave in their honor...and what that gift will mean to the actual recipient. Or if your prefer you can send an official Heifer.org ecard announcing your gift. This literally, is the gift that keeps on giving.
Posted by Amy on November 28, 2007
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Kiss-off breast cancer!
Throughout the month of October all sales of e.l.f.
Super Glossy Lip Shine in Pink Kiss
will be donated to breast cancer awareness.
Posted by megan on October 8, 2008
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Vintage Tide tees help give hope
Check out these great vintage Tide tees. Not only are they killer-cool looking, they're also for a cause.
All proceeds from the sale of these shirts go to Tide Loads of Hope - an organization that helps in the aftermath of a natural disaster by
providing clean clothes and a sense of comfort to families in need.
Partnering with Feeding America, Tide travels to disaster affected
neighborhoods with the Tide Loads of Hope truck or vans, offering free
mobile laundry service.
BONUS! Pick up two or more and get FREE SHIPPING! Go for it!
Posted by megan on March 11, 2009
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