October: Breast Cancer Awareness

October: Breast Cancer Awareness by jordynreneebrown

Tory Burch York Small Buckle Tote/Tory Burch vinyl wallet/Pink Ribbon Tervis®/Coach fragrance/OPI Nail Polish/Aerie push up bra

So far in 2014 there have been 232,570 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S. 

There have been 40,000 deaths related to breast cancer just in this year.

It's the second leading cancer cause in young women. 

Breast cancer is a cause very dear to my heart, C's mom was diagnosed about a year ago and is thankfully on the road to remission, but we're reminded every single day & especially this month how much breast cancer effects women as a whole.

I decided on the blog today I would highlight some items (fashion, beauty, lifestyle, etc.) that donate a portion of their proceeds to research to find a cure for breast cancer. Plus, they're pretty darn cute, aren't they?

1) Tory Burch York Small Buckle Tote-$275

This is probably the most pricey item on the list, but the quality is top notch because it's TB.

Tory Burch is donating 20% of the proceeds from the sales of this gorgeous bag to breast cancer research, I can't imagine a better way to give back-that shade of pink (Carnation Red) is absolute perfection.

2) Tory Burch Kerrington Zip Continental Wallet-$185

This pretty, pink, floral print wallet (the print is called Allure) is everything a Tory wallet should be. It's got lots of pockets, perfect for stashing all of that cash *which you won't have after you purchase this, but that's beside the point* & it's great for organization.

In all seriousness, this wallet is a great splurge item. The color is so fun to pull from the inside of your bag & TB donates 20% of the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

3) Pink Ribbon Tervis-$11

Y'all know I have a minor obsession with my Tervis cups, but this one is definitely a favorite. This one is extra special though because 5% of all sales go towards breast cancer research, which is awesome.

I love the super cute confetti ribbon design, it's sparkly and shiny and basically every single thing that I love in life.

These cups are seriously the bomb dot come, they don't condensate, they are great for carrying around on errands or to class (check out the lid & straw selection) & they're dishwasher washable.

4) Coach Poppy Wildflower Perfume-$68

When I read reviews of this product, I knew that it was going to be added to my wishlist for Fall. All of the reviews describe it as a comforting, soft, sweet, & sexy scent with hints of bergamot, freesia, and citrus. It's perfect for casual shopping or coffee dates during the day or a date night out with your boy. 

20% of proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

5) OPI Pink of Hearts Duo-$16.95

The two polishes pictured are from the 2012 Pink of Hearts collection, but the 2014 collection is amazing as well & you can purchase it here.

The two colors are amazing & so perfect together. Plus, OPI will donate $25,000 to Susan G. Komen in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as $5,000 to Rethink Breast Cancer in Canada.

Mod About You is a light pink cream that has perfect coverage with two coats.

The Power of Pink is dark pink & white glitter in a pink jelly base, which looks amazing layered over Mod About You.

Go buy this right now & support an amazing cause, with a fab mani.

6) Aerie Bright Pink Charley Bra-$30

This watermelon colored bra from Aerie (which is American Eagle's lingerie line) is beyond perfect for breast cancer awareness month, you can keep your love for those that are going through breast cancer close to your heart (literally!)

Plus, it comes with a pin that you can personalize with the name of someone who inspires you the most.

Plus (& how amazing is this!) 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Bright Pink (Aerie's non-profit partner, which is focused on the prevention & early detection of breast & ovarian cancer in young women, while providing support for high risk individuals).

Thank you to all of you lovely ladies for listening & I hope you go out & purchase something to support this amazing cause.

Let's save the Ta-Ta's & save more of these beautiful women that have this awful disease!

Until next time. . .

xoxo, 

September Favorites

Hey y'all!

September was here & gone in the blink of an eye, wasn't it?

This was the month I got a craving for Fall & jumped in with both feet, even if it was still ninety degrees outside, sorry not sorry. 

Anyways, Alabama is finally supposed to be jumping on the Fall bandwagon this weekend, so you'll finally be seeing some more cozy clothes in my posts. 

These are the things I've been loving this month, it's a little bit of everything because I'm random like that.

3 wick candle/Essie nail polish/3 Wick-Candle/Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pen Medium Point 16 Color Set/Hempz Body Lotion/Gap open front cardigan


Bath & Body Works: 
I'm going to go on & talk about both of these candles in the same little section, if that's okay?
K, cool.
It can't be officially Fall without three-wick candles from B&BW. They always have the two for $20 deal, well not always but you get it, and that's the only time I buy them. But it's so worth it.

My two current favorite scents are Warm Caramel Cider, which smells of sweet caramel, fresh apples, and a hint of vanilla & Marshmallow Fireside, which smells just like toasted marshmallows, smoky firewood, and just a bit of vanilla.

There is nothing better than curling up on the couch with Netflix, my laptop for blogging, a glass of moscato, & one of these candles burning on the coffee table.


Essie Nail Polish:

The color After School Boy Blazer is on my nails right this second. That's how much I love it. I saw people wearing it when it first came out, but I didn't decide that I had to have it until recently.
In fact, I've genuinely been afraid of dark colors on my nails-but no more.

When I picked it up at Target the other day I didn't expect to love it as much as I do, but I think it's going to be one of my Fall favorites for sure.

Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens: 

I fell in love with these pens after seeing them on Taylor Glenn's YouTube channel & I haven't looked back since.
These are great for taking notes, especially since they come in so many fun colors.
You already know my obsession with color coding & how I need lots of fun colors to keep my attention, so these fit the bill.

They are a little on the pricey side, but totally worth it to me if they last for as long as I've heard they do. Plus, y'all know I use coupons for everything & these pens were no different.
*Insert sassy emoji here*


Apple Chai from Starbies: 

My sister, the greatest barista there ever was, turned me onto this drink as a better alternative to the PSL or even the Caramel Apple Spice.
It's so good, it tastes just like a mild cider & I love sipping it on my way home from a date night with C or while I'm shopping, specifically at TJMaxx, but that's another blog post for another day.

Try it out, the barista will probably be confused, but just tell her it's apple juice with a chai tea infusion. (Right Trystan?)


Hempz Lotion: 

I had been using the Hemps lotion from Wal-Mart (which is basically the off-brand version) when I was tanning this past summer, but this is SO MUCH BETTER.

I found this at TJMaxx for only like $13 & it's pomegranate scented & I basically can't say enough good things about it. It makes my skin feel so soft.
Plus, it's made of organic ingredients...which is a good thing, right?

Check out your TJMaxx or even order it online, it's so worth spending the extra $$$ on.


 Gap Open-Front Cardi: 

This cardigan is where it's at.

You saw me feature it earlier in a haul post & y'all know I only paid $18 for it. So basically it's a huge win.

This has been a go-to for me this past week when morning and evenings are cool, but the afternoons are scorchers. I love layering it over a simple tank top and pairing it with skinny jeans and my faux Jack's, comfy & put together all at the same time. :)

I'm sure I'll be pulling it out this weekend since it's finally getting nippy outside!


Well, there it is...hope y'all enjoyed my favorites from this past month!

Until next time. . .

xoxo,