Breast Cancer Awareness

 

So I know that this month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so lets think PINK!!! I happen to love pink on anything I even have a hot pink shower curtain. I just love that there are so many products available to support breast cancer research.

1 in just under 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer also 1 in 35 will die from it!!! This number just staggers me!!! There are many things that can help to prevent or postpone breast cancer such as eating well, breast feeding, and exercising. However, none of those are 100% preventative. Cancer is very dependent on genetics and mutations in the cells (I could go on about genetics... but I won't) The good news is there are some studies being done finally that is finding ways to zero in on cancer cells.

 

These studies are very heavily funded by the pink products and the Susan G Komen foundation. I have for the past 4 years run in the Race for the Cure race and this year is no exception. The feeling of walking with survivors, families of deceased and those walking/ running for the cure. Here are some of my more favorite Pink items:

 

 

Make sure ladies to get check-ups regularly. I think my favorite T-shirt are the ones I see that say

 "Save Second Base!"

Pick me Pink button down shirt!!!

For a little throwback preppy I chose the trend of the day to be the lovely Pink oxford!!! I love a tan, clean cut boy wearing this light, subtle shade of pink. I also think it is amazing for women. Many people might be thinking this doesn't really go with my style but a basic is a basic because it is a foundation for a wardrobe so realy everyone should own a white button down. Well I ask you why not own a white button down AND a figure and  complexion flattering shirt. What more could you ask for? A shirt that works majic on brightening up your face and adding structure to your outfit is what I want.

Pink is iconically preppy in general or when paired with green. Pink and green are opposites on the color wheel so they create a great contrast to add depth to any outfit. But make sure to avoid looking like a watermellon by straying away from a hot pink shade paired with bright green. I suggest wearing a light pink with a more bold green shade.

Pink is super flattering to almost everyone's skin tone. For girls I always suggest wearing pink near your face because the pink reflects up and hits her cheeks and causes a radiating, healthy glow. If you don't have a pink button down a hot pink scarf works perfectly. A pink button down is perfect for layering. You can always got super J Crew by wearing a pink button down under a cable v-neck sweater with a cords and heels and a ton of accessories. I would suggest something with a little less layers like wearing a patterned tank under a partially unbuttoned pink oxford shirt with skinny cords, flats and fun earrings to top it off.

Not only is a pink oxford super flattering for skin tones it also is fresh looking and polished. A pink oxford button down is really easy to throw on and can look amazing. For an extra tip a button down in a color other than white is less formal and generic and can pull a look together perfectly. According to Ivy-Style.com a pink button down makes up about only 9% of button down sales, but that number is on the rise. So get it while it is heating up!!!

Plus how cute are all 3 of these people!!! Not only are those guys super cute but I have just got to say I like your class!!!  And that girl looks like a page out of a prep handbook and looks very balanced with her use of color and casualness.