Monday, October 11, 2010

Pink Awareness

It make me so happy seeing everyone's amazing Breast Cancer Awareness posts this last week! If you haven't done a post on awareness yet, I hope you think about possibly doing one. I love shopping so if I can buy something that helps with the cause, I'm going to buy!

For the last several years, I have been buying from Ralph Lauren Pink Pony. They donate 10% of all proceeds to care and prevention. The best part of the Pink Pony line? The clothes and items are fabulous!! The tees are adorable, the tote bags (if you can find one) are amazing and the candles are perfect gifts. I try to by an item from this line each year. These are a couple of my Pink Pony faves:


And a tip, if you do buy a tee, buy a size larger than you normally would. This line tends to have a slim fit to it.

One other piece of awareness that I'd like to discuss (that I was actually pretty oblivious to until recently) is Skin Cancer on the Head. Do you realize that most women never even think about putting sun screen on their scalps? I never have! I think I always figured my hair would block the rays. Well guess what? It doesn't! And guess what part of the body gets the most sun... yup, the head! So boys & girls, please be careful out there. When you put sunscreen on your face everyday, think about your head too. Skin cancer on the scalp is rising in numbers and with skin cancer being the most common form of cancer and we've got to protect ourselves!!

20 comments:

Tiffany Kadani said...

I cannot tell you how many times I sunburned my scalp. But I've never thought about getting skin cancer there. Thank you for the advice.

A Crimson Kiss said...

Such good advice-must remember to spray head with sunscreen!

Nikki said...

I'm thinking of shaving my head just to be safe. Who knows what is lurking under there?

I've loved the pink pony ever since Charlotte sported it on Sex and the City. So classic. Now I just need a lawn party to attend!

ARES said...

im in full support of the awareness. my aunt passed away from breast cancer and every year during this time i think of her the most.

good advice with the spf on the scalp.

paislea said...

oh no! i hate having a sunburned scalp! it's the worst! but have tons of fun!

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Diana Mieczan said...

That is a great advice,sweetie
I have one of those tees too..They are wonderful and yes...its always better to get a size bigger:)
Happy Monday

Kristen said...

such great advice. My scalp has gotten burnt before, it's never a good feeling. :(

Valerie said...

It's funny that you mention this because I've recently heard a lot about it too. So I've started putting sunscreen on my scalp where my hair is parted. Scary stuff. Thanks for the info!

xo
Valerie

k said...

i love the pink pony shirts, that is so cute!

Alyssa said...

Wonderful and useful post! I live in a beach area and there are so many cases of skin cancer here. Such good advice, especially about our scalps!

Anonymous said...

Love fashion supporting a good cause!

Jude said...

I never thought of that! Thanks for the great advice. All in the name of a great cause :)

Josie said...

I love all of the ways there are right now to support breast cancer awareness. And regarding the scalp, SO smart -- thanks, dear!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

Lady Grey said...

It's a great cause (and a great tee too!)
oxo

honey my heart said...

i've never thought of sunscreen on my scalp. thanks for sharing this info.

erica said...

wow great advice thank you!

xo

Mice Aliling said...

whoah! thanks for the heads up! didn't know abt that.

Cindy said...

Love the pink pony tee. Always a classic.

Anonymous said...

I definitely have buying a floppy hat on my wish list to protect my head. At least I can be fashionable and safe at the same time!

Unknown said...

Such a great post and for such an important cause. I posted too today about breast cancer awareness. These pink pony tees are the cutest.. Regarding scalps I always put sunscreen on my head, my two sons and the hubs.. Good reminder!

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