DON'T BE A BOOB Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I brushed my black Alexander McQueen drape cardigan to the side and felt myself, in the same routine of steps I’d followed on an almost religious monthly basis since my 30th birthday.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Where suddenly cities are abound with fundraising walks, and pink ribbons appear on bumpers and chests by the hundreds. Still, did you know that about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer next year?

I realized the impact of this the other day while at this chic coffee shop near the office, reading a stats-heavy newspaper article about the tragic disease—- which has claimed even one of my closest friends. I looked at the group of three young women in the corner of the shop, the sun pounding heavily through the window and onto their faces as they laughed and gossiped. Two different couples in their 30’s at other tables, sharing mid-morning snacks of croissants. Two women eating spinach salads, a pot of tea between them. An older woman at the next table doing the same as me—- sipping a cappuccino and perusing the paper. One of us, I thought, would be diagnosed.

For one of my efforts, I’ve decided to wear pink every day this month to demonstrate my support. Lucky for me, I have an army of sweet shades of candy floss pink lipstick and have instructed my esthetician to color my fingers and toes in brightest bright OPI nail polish.

What will you do?
For every purchase of a pink perfume, Perfume.com will donate one dollar to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Shopping never felt so good!

By Kiki D
Published October 9th, 2009 09:36

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