Pamper yourself and really feel good about it with these special products that help the cause.

• BEAUTY.com

-Shop the CEW award-winning beauty products through the month of October and a donation will be made to Cancer & Careers, a group that supports and educates people with cancer to thrive in their work environment.  Some brands inlcude Alterna, Paula Dorf, HairArt and Laura Geller.

• DR. PERRICONE

• LAB SERIES

-A $5 donation will be made to the Breast Cancer research Foundation with the sale of each 3.4 oz Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15.

• PHILOSOPHY

-If you love Hope in a Jar, this month you can get it in a special pink jar and $5 from every purchase will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

-Be sure to enter to win 1 of 5 Think Pink Gift Sets (a $300 value).

•  PRESCRIPTIVES

-Try the Super Line Preventer XTreme, a “super cocktail of targeted anti-oxidants that diminishes the look of lines and wrinkles by up to 54%” according to the site.  Prescriptives is donating $5,000 to the Breast Cancer research Foundation this month.

• SEPHORA

-Shop the Beauty With a Cause pink ribbon products and each participating brand will donate a portion of the proceeds to organizations that are helping to find a cure or raise awareness.  Some brands include Stila, Clarisonic, Clinique and Sephora.

• STILA 

- $1 from every Stila “Positive and Pretty” eye shadow palette sold will be donated to The Foundation of Living Beauty. The Foundation for Living Beauty’s mission is to empower women to reduce their cancer risk, and increase their self-esteem, physical wellness, and emotional stability, after coping with the taxing affects of cancer and chemotherapy. Pick up thePositive and Pretty Palette now for only $14 (a $62 value!).

Choose from limited-edition clothing and accessories that will serve as a reminder of the women fighting this battle everyday.

• ECHO

-We love their cold weather accessories and now you can show your support in the Pink Boutique.  Shop these items and 15% of all sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

• JACK ROGERS

-Buy the Pink Palm Beach Navajos and 10% of the proceeds will be given to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

• MAX & CHLOE

- Shop any of these pink products during the month of October and Max & Chloe will donate up to 75% of the purchase price to the Susan G. Koman Foundation.

• SCOOP NYC

-Shop the Hanky Pank Breast Cancer Awareness Low Rise Thong ot Tai’s Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet and 305 of your purchase will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

• TOP SECRET 

- Choose from 2 styles of bra tops from Top Secret and 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

• TORY BURCH

-We love Tory Burch flats and these limited-edition Eddie Ballet Flats do not disappoint.  They’re a great pop of color for any outfit.  15% of this purchase will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation up to a maximum of $15,000.  Also, Tory Burch is offering free standard shipping on these little babies.

• UNDER ARMOUR

-Read the powerful stories of women who have battled breast cancer and are celebrated in the Power in Pink Program.  You can also shop the Power in Pink collection with 10% of all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society, The Breast Cancer at Mercy, The Tyanna Foundation and more.

• URBAN OUTFITTERS

-A donation of $60,000 has been made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in connection with Alternative Apparel’s Pink Ribbon Collection.  Choose from the Pink Raglan Tee or the Raglan Henley Tee.

Looking for a gift with special meaning?

• COMPANY C

-Shop the special collection of pillows and throws and 100% of the proceeds will be given to their Pashion for Pink campaign that raises money for breast cancer awareness, research and education.  Show below:  Windowpane Primrose Pillow $55.

• PRO FLOWERS

-Shop the Pink Ribbon Collection and 10% of the sale price will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

• SUSAN G. KOMEN

-You’ll find official merchandise like tees, accessories, gifts and more.  The best part is that 25% of your purchase price will be donated in the fight against breast cancer.

On September 17, 2011, the Swan For Life Cancer Foundation held its 1st Annual Fall Fashion Show Fundraiser, “Styles, Smiles & Grace” to benefit cancer survivors in Oakland and Lapeer Counties of Michigan.  The event featured fall fashions from The Buckle, Lucy, Bonnie & Clyde’s and other local boutiques.  Nicole and I had the honor of putting together gift bags for all of the attendees.  Many of the local shops that provided fashions for the show, also gave in-store coupons.  We supplied coupons from the talented Stella & Dot stylist Trish Dewald, $25 gift certificates from Pontiac Eye Clinic, Arbonne cosmetic samples, Banana Republic Outlet coupons and more.

Although we are a shopping blog, we felt like we wanted to give back and this was a cause that meant something to both of us.  Nicole’s mother is a 15 year breast cancer survivor.  Mary’s brother is a brain cancer survivor from the age of 3 and she lost a dear friend to breast cancer earlier this year.  Cancer has touched everyone’s lives in one way or another.  You may have lost a loved one, or maybe you are a survivor or know someone who’s life has been turned upside down by a horrific cancer diagnosis.  Whatever the case, it is certainly life-changing as well as life-threatening.  The event was an enjoyable way to see the latest fall fashions while supporting an important cause.  We included some pictures below so you could see how cute the bags turned out.

Prepping the bags a few days before the event. 

The view from upstairs and along the downstairs window.  The place looked great and the bright pink was so pretty!

You can learn more about the Swan For Life Cancer Foundation and how to donate here.

APART

• Save 25% on jackets & sweaters with code “littlecity” at checkout.
• Take $40 off your $100 purchase with code “APART40″ at checkout.

CALVIN KLEIN

• Columbus Day Sale – Women’s sweaters 40% off at calvinklein.com. Expires 10.11.10
• Columbus Day Sale – Women’s outerwear 40% off at calvinklein.com. Expires 10.11.10
• 30% off all clutches
  

CUSP

• Seize the Sale – Save up to 40% off online & instore. We especially liked the Under $100 section – great steals from Joe’s Jeans, Torn, T-Bags, Dolce Vita, Joie, and much more – 11 pages of items under $100!

eBAGS

• Get 10% off $50 and/or 15% off $100 at eBags with code “COMJ1510″ at checkout until midnight on 11.1.10.

JESSICA SIMPSON

• It’s the last week to take $25 off any women’s boot purchase with code “BB25″ at checkout through 10.11.10.

MAX STUDIO

• Enjoy 25% off the Fall Footwear Collection at Max Studio.
• Shop the Max Studio Sale section for savings up to 80% off on pants, skirts, dresses, ad more.
• If you’re a first time Max Studio customer, save 10% on your order with code “WelcomeMax” at checkout.

NASHELLE JEWELRY

• Shop their collection of awareness-inspired jewelry all October – 25% of proceeds on select items will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

NINE WEST

• Columbus Day Sale – Save 30% on shoes, boots, and handbags – plus free standard shipping.

RALPH LAUREN

• Give In Style Event – Save 25% on your purchase with code “RLGIVE2010″ and Ralph Lauren will donate 10% to the Pink Pony Fund.

SHOP GOLDYN

• Celebrate Goldyn’s 3 year anniversary by taking 25% off all merchandise with code “ANNIVERSARY” from October 4 – October 10, 2010.

SWAY & CAKE

• Take an extra 15% off at the Fall Sale with code “FALL15″ at checkout through 10.7.10 – plus get free standard shipping.

TORY BURCH

• During the month of October, Tory Burch will donate a portion of proceeds from their limited edition umbrella ($45) and limited edition rainboot ($150) to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

TRACY PORTER – Ending 10.6!

• Take 40% off site-wide with code “delicious40″ at checkout through midnight cst on 10.6.10. Yum!

TRINA TURK

• Shop For A Cause – Shop the I Go Pink products at Trina Turk & help support the Breast Cancer Charities of America.

URBAN OUTFITTERS

• Take 20% off your $100 order with code “TEENVOGUE” at checkout through 10.31.10.

VINCE CAMUT

• 50% off select Fall favorites through 10.11.10 with code “VC50″.

VIX SWIMWEAR – TSR EXCLUSIVE!

• We have an exclusive code you won’t find any place else, and on a brand that doesn’t often go on sale. Enjoy 20% off your Vix Swimwear purchase of $150 or more with code “SALERACK20″ at checkout through 10.31.10. Your winter get-away and spring break will be sneaking up before you know it, take advantage of this deal now.

6pm offers great deals on clothing & shoes every day – here are a few of our hot picks for this week:

Tuesday 10.13:

• Chinese Laundry – CL by Chinese Laundry – $14.95 All Styles

Wednesday 10.14:

• Sperry Top Sider – Sperry Top Sider Footwear- Men’s & Women’s Select Styles $27.95
• Acorn Sandals & Slippers – Acorn Sandals and Slippers – $14.95 or Less All Styles – If you haven’t tried Acorn slippers this is the time! They are amazing!

Thursday 10.15:

• Modern Vintage - Modern Vintage Footwear-All Styles $24.95

BLUE BEE

Give: $10 Donation to Breast Cancer With Pair of Jeans at BlueBee.com

Save: Take 20% off full price Jeans with code “AFFJNS20!” at check-out.

Blue Bee has a large and varied selection of fine denim. We like the Degaine Skinny Black Jean – $178 & you might have seen Meghan Fox rockin’ the Siwy Hannah Tempest already – $198.

BLUE HEAVEN BOUTIQUE

Friends & Family Discount – Take 20% off your entire purchase of $100 with code “FRIENDS20″ at check-out through October 15, 2009.

DOGEARED

Get a jump on your holiday shopping with Free Shipping at Dogeared through next Monday (10/19) with code “EarlyBird2009″ at check-out.

Check out their selection of canvas bags – big totes, lil zips, shoppers, and tiny totes – $22-$28.

INTERMIX

30% off European designers RTW, shoes, and handbags with code “EUROPEAN” at check-out through 10.18.09

PIPERLIME

Enjoy 30% off at the Sweet Deal Event – plus Free Shipping and Free Returns! Piperlime is quickly working its way into our hearts as the perfect one-stop shop, and with picks from RZ and frequent events like this week’s Sweet Deal it’s easy to see why.

We, like, literally love these Rachel Zoe picks:

• Pour La Victoire Cassandra booties $189.50 (orig. $285) – also avail. in beige
• Nine West Anherst $69.50, (orig. $109) – also avail. in purple
• Apepazza Imperia $189.50 (orig. $275) – also avail. in black suede

And here are a few of The Sale Rack’s picks we think are BA-nanas:

• Nine West Jaewon $59.50 (orig. $89)
• Franco Sarto Ranger $129.50 (orig. $189) – also avail. in black
• Chinese Laundry Makers $39.50 (orig. $60) – also avail. in gray

Don’t forget! This sale also features handbags…

• Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Downtown Edge Hobo $49.50 (orig. $78) – also avail. in black
• Sondra Roberts Porthole Satchel in brown $109.50 (orig. $170) – also avail. in black
• Jane Marvel Stars Puddle Jumper $79.50 (orig. $125)

~Sweet Treat~

VOSGES HAUT CHOCOLAT

Free Shipping – Order $60 or more online through Sunday, October 18, 2009. Use code “10SHIPCR” in the Promo Code box at checkout and $9.95 will be credited to your order which will cover Ground Shipping in the U.S.

Don’t miss the 20% off Mo’s Bacon Bar Library with code “295AF1″ at check-out.

Earlier in the week, we mentioned Molly MacDonald and the non-profit organization she’s created, The Pink Fund. We’d like to tell you a bit more about The Pink Fund and how you can help positively impact women and their families as they cope with breast cancer.

The Pink Fund has been formed to help women (and men) focus on healing, raising their families and returning to the workplace. The Pink Fund will provide short term financial aid during the brief period of treatment and recovery. Literally millions of dollars are being raised for early detection, research and programs for the medically underserved. Families facing breast cancer urgently need financial help now. The Pink Fund provides this help.

Give Help: While one person may have the vision to affect change and do good, “it takes a village” to make it happen.

• If you are interested in helping The Pink Fund in any capacity, please contact them today.
• Purchase a Caps For A Cause pink baseball cap

Get Help: To qualify for short-term financial aid, please pay a visit to the social worker at the medical facility where you are receiving treatment. Explain your circumstances and ask her/him to contact The Pink Fund for an application.

Attend An Event: In Michigan? Don’t miss the Turning Burdens into Blessings Luncheon. Enjoy fun, fashion, information, delicious food and great prizes. Guest Speakers include: Dr. Daniel Sherbert, a well reknowned plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction and Dr. Jen Green, a naturopath specializing in cancer care. All proceeds raised will benefit Michigan breast cancer patients who are in active treatment and have lost their stream of income.

Time & Place: October 18th, 2009 from Noon – 3pm @ Glen Oaks Country Club 30500 W. Thirteen Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI. To purchase tickets, click here.

For more information on The Pink Fund, sign up for the newsletter & subscribe to the blog!

Donate to The Pink Fund here.

More great deals & ways to contribute to Breast Cancer Research with our retailers below!

CHEEKY CHICAGO

Friends of Cheeky Chicago save 10% on Carol’s Cookies small gift tins with code “CHEEKY” at check-out through October 16, 2009. A portion of proceeds from the handmade-homemade Carol’s Cookies will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

DOGEARED

Get your “Find A Cure” necklace from Dogeared and show your support. 100% of net profits from these special necklaces go to recognized organizations that help make the lives of those affected by breast cancer a little easier, from the smallest to the grandest gestures of kindness.

eBAGS

Pick Pink and Help Fight Against Breast Cancer – Shop eBags very large selection of pink products and 10% of your purchase will go to the Denver affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, plus get free shipping with code “EMKOMEN09″ at check-out.  eBags donates 10% of the retail sales price of pink products purchased at their site to the Denver affiliate ALL YEAR ROUND. They’ve raised over $500,000 since 2004. Nice.

To shop eBags’ pink products just look for the pink ribbon next to products and accessories, and don’t forget to check the box to donate 10% before proceeding to check-out.

eBags has such a great selection of brands and styles, you’ll have trouble narrowing it down! Here are a few of our favorites from eBags Pick Pink selection, and remember these SHIP FREE!

• Big Buddha Rose bag - $90
• Bumkins – Waterproof Shoe/Laundry Bag Set – $24.99
• Diane Von Furstenberg Signature Six Carry-on – $129.99 (28% off msrp $179.99)

JULIA FAILEY JEWELRY

Julia Failey is donating 20% of Lotus Flower Collection in Rose sales to Breast Cancer Network of Strength®, an organization dedicated to ensuring no one faces breast cancer alone.

The collection includes the beautiful Lotus Flower Pendant, Necklace, and Earrings in rose gold.

LAUREN MERKIN

Lauren Merkin is a huge supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness! Every year she designs a special pink item from her collection, where 50% of the proceeds are donated to the Young Survival Coalition. This year she has designed a Fuchsia Tiled Embossed Lamb wallet, retail $175 and 50% of the proceeds are donated to YSC!

TUCKER PAISLEY

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month Tucker Paisley will donate 5% of all sales on select “Pink” items this month to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Olivia Clutch in signature print is one of my favorites, $65. Who doesn’t need a cute pink clutch?

A big THANK YOU goes out to all the great people over at kookie for sponsoring the giveaway and for all our wonderful readers who entered the contest! Thank You – we appreciate it!

Stay tuned for more giveaways as we are working with our friends at The Trend Boutique to come up with something amazing!

We’re still thinking about Breast Cancer Awareness month & we can’t get over the tons & tons of items you can buy now (ones you’d actually want!) that will benefit Breast Cancer Awareness & Research. Here are just a few of our favorite places to Shop Pink today.

DRESS

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dress is honoring this great cause with a 20% discount on select bags, with 5% of  all sales going to Susan G. Komen Foundation. Use code “OCT20″ at checkout to give & save.

ELLA MOSS

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month Ella Moss will donate $5 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with every purchase of this top!  This foundation is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical & translational research worldwide.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Sleeveless Top – A super-soft sleeveless top, shirred and gathered in front. Only $49.

RALPH LAUREN

Pink Pony – Give (and save) in Style with 25% off all purchases between now and October 12, 2009 with code “PINK” at checkout. Ralph Lauren will donate 10% of the proceeds to Pink Pony, Ralph Lauren’s worldwide initiative in the fight against cancer.

ROCKABELLA JEWELS

40% of each sales from the handmade Rockabella Breast Cancer Awareness Collection will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Hawaii Foundation that helps fund treatment & services for women with breast cancer.

• Ribbon Necklace – 14k Rose Gold ribbon slides around a gold filled fine chain – $65

• Stamped Necklace - 14k Rose gold band stamped with Survivor, Hope or Believe – $65

• Hoops – 14k Rose gold handmade ribbon holds onto a 14k gold filled hoop – $70
• Bangle – 14k Rose Gold ribbon holds onto a 14k gold filled bangle – $60

TORY BURCH

Shop for a cause! Tory Burch supports Breast Cancer Awareness month with this limited edition fun, cozy puffer vest. During October, 15% of the proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, which is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide.

YUMI KIM

Yumi Kim is promoting Breast Cancer Awareness with 30% off fuchsia Sheila Tops and Elena Dresses with code “ykbcmonth”. 20% of proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Research. This great deal runs the entire month of October. We ♥ Yumi Kim.

My mom & I walked in the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day ten years ago, and what an incredibly emotional and powerful event that was. To think that we’re still walking, raising money and donating our time and energy is remarkable.  But our mothers, daughters, aunties, sisters, and friends are still suffering and losing the battle to this terrible disease;  it’s just crazy.  

…My mom & me, already crying at the start of the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk.

All this week The Sale Rack will be writing about great deals & beautiful finds on items that will not only enhance your life, but that will benefit the lives of others too. If you’re shopping anyway, why not shop for a cure?  Below you’ll find a number of fashionable (and affordable) ways that you can contribute to Breast Cancer Awareness. If you need a reason to shop, this is a great one. So shop on my friends, shop on.

BCBG MAXAZRIA

Shop the BCBG Maxazria “Believe” Scarf and “Believe” Sunglasses and 25% of your purchase will go to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure (with a minimum of $50,000).

BETSEY JOHNSON

Kick off  Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a FREE Betsey Johnson Cosmetic Case with your $150 purchase, now through October 7, 2009, with code “B-AWARE” at check-out.

BLOOMINGDALES

Pink Boutique – A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation when you shop Betsey Johnson, Lauren Moshi, Juicy Couture, Testament, and many others. Some items, like this great Brushed Plaid Coat by Betsey Johnson are 25% off too!

ELAINE TURNER

Shop Pink/Save Lives – In honor of Breast Cancer Month, Elaine Turner is donating 50% of proceeds from select pink signature designs directly to the Lester & Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Shop these glamorously fun handbags (psst…they’re on sale too!) and help find a cure. By the way – sign up for the Elaine Turner newsletter and get a coupon code instantly!

THE KNOT

If you’re getting married you know you’ll be spending a pretty penny on a number of wedding neccessities. Why not make your wedding extra special by donating to Breast Cancer research and give back on your big day?!  These Charity Favor postcards, tent cards, and place cards are also 20% off at The Knot Wedding Shop.

If you want to send your guests home with a lovely remembrance of your big day and still contribute to Breast Cancer Awareness, don’t miss these “In Favor of a Cure” Pink Ribbon Favor Boxes.  10% of the net proceeds of these favors goes to the Young Survival Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the unique issues and concerns that are important to young women with breast cancer.

This past Friday, Mary & I attended Fashion In Detroit where we met Molly McDonald, a breast cancer survivor and founder of The Pink Fund. The Pink Fund’s mission is to provide short-term financial aid to women (and their families) who are in active treatment for and recovery from breast cancer. We’ll have more on The Pink Fund later this week but wanted to share this remarkable organization with you now. Please check it out and if you can, donate.