October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These items will help do some good through charity while also helping you look good!
Hip balm
Balmshell 1 in 8, $22 at Sephora
This Balmshell gloss is called 1 in 8 — a reference to the approximate proportion of women who are stricken with breast cancer. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Be ribboned
Jeweled pink ribbon pin, $12.50 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Adorn yourself with this Estee Lauder pin. The company vows to donate $500,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Balanced
New Balance “769” running shoe, $99.95 at Nordstrom
A portion of the proceeds from this shoe will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Guess who?
Guess sparkling pink Breast Cancer Awareness stainless steel bracelet, $105 at Macy’s
Ten percent of the sale from each watch will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Jean-ious
Fidelity Belladonna jeans, $198; check fidelitydenim.com for stores
A cheery charm is an added bonus to these Belladonna jeans from Fidelity, and Rethink Breast Cancer receives 10 percent of sales.
Tough love
Vita Breast Cancer Awareness bangle, $33 at revolveclothing.com
A light-pink leather-and-chain-link bangle from Vita mixes giving with a tough edge.
Skin deep
Dramatically Different moisturizing lotion, $35 at clinique.com
Clinique has updated this best-selling lotion with a special pink bracelet, and $10 for every sale in October goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Sales check
THE WEEKEND’S BEST SALES AND EVENTS
The International Antiques Fair
merchandisemartantiques.com
Shop for furniture, glass, jewelry, paintings and more through Monday at Merchandise Mart (222 Merchandise Mart Plaza; 800-677-6278, mmart.com). Tickets are $15.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe; 847-835-5440
chicagobotanic.org
The 10th annual bulb bazaar features more than 200 varieties of bulbs through Sunday.
Grasshopper 510
1944 N. Damen Ave.; 773-292-0510
grasshopper510.com
Mention “The 3/50 Project” to receive 15 percent off any $50 purchase though Oct. 16 at the eco-boutique. For online savings, use promo code “the350project” at checkout.
White Chicago
222 W. Huron St.; 312-397-1571
whitechicago.com
K. Amato (k-amato.com) helps launch a new bridal collection during a trunk show at White Chicago from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Ten percent of every pink-colored jewelry sale goes to Brides Against Breast Cancer.
Griffins & Gargoyles Antiques
2140 W. Lawrence Ave.; 773-769-1255
griffins-gargoyles.com
Save 34 percent on everything from imported antique furniture to linens though Nov. 4 as the shop celebrates its 34th anniversary.
