On the Web

New Komen Online Store: With the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Susan G. Komen will launch a new store on the Los Angeles County Affiliate Web site, www.komenlacounty.org.

Fashion

Fit for The Cure: In October, knock out breast cancer by getting a fitting in a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra from a Wacoal fit specialist. Wacoal will donate $2 for every woman who participates to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They will also donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra purchased at these events. Visit wacoal-america.com for locations and dates.

Party in Pink: Vintage-inspired clothing is now local and within your budget. Online for more than seven years and with a new storefront open since September, Unique Vintage (www.unique-vintage.com, 2013. W Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, 800-721-6589) is truly a FUNky place to shop. Step back in time when you enter their store in the Magnolia Park section of Burbank and check out their beautiful, quality-made retro looks. Shoppers will find the perfect prom, homecoming, 1950s and even Flapper dresses not found in department stores! During October, they are donating 20% from the sales of all their pink dresses and 20% of all the sales of their adorable Retro Print Ice Packs ($16) to the National Breast Cancer Foundation

Get a Lift: Bralief ($9.95 or three pack for $22.95, http://www.thebraclip.com/) offers an inexpensive alternative to surgery by providing an instant breast lift, improving posture and keeping straps from falling off your shoulders. They work with bras, tank tops and bathing suits. 20% of sales from the Cotton Candy Bralief will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.

T Up: “Pink is The New Black,” and “C is for Cure,” T-shirts or onesies (www.uncommonlycute.com, from $22 - $24), comfortable, and out there for the cause, 25% of proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

For the Girls: From rockin’ ta-ta tees to all-American ta-ta tees and lots in between, a portion of every sale of ta-tas brand breast cancer T-shirts and tanks (and all other ta-tas® products, from $24.95, www.savethetatas.com/catalog_hers.htm) goes to support breast cancer research.

Celebrity Girls: Shopbop - Breast Cancer Awareness celebrity designed t-shirts ($88, www.shopbop.com) have teamed up with Cindy Crawford, Hillary Duff and more. Half of purchase price donated back to Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

Accessories

Wear Your Sunglasses: Sunglasses from Oakley (www. Oakley.com; Ravishing, $140, Enduring $185) look good and help support the cause. $20 from each sale goes to the Young Survivor’s Coalition.

Organized in Pink: Jimeale introduces her Soho collection (alluring pink and chocolate rectangles) which includes chic cosmetic bags, the Nicola Weekend Tote and the Emily Diaper Bag.  The company (www.jimeale.com, from $19.95 - $90) will give 15% of net profits to Boarding for Breast Cancer (www.b4bc.org).

Neat and Discreet: Keep tampons and other feminine items close at hand in Moodeez (www.moodeez.com, $14.99). The bag will fit easily into your purse or backpack, holds up to 4-5 tampons at a time along with a pad or a couple of pantyliners and comes in 12 trendy designs.  During the month of October, 20% of all sales of the limited edition, Miss Pink bag will help fund breast cancer research.

First Prize in Pink:  Femme Sud Pink Ribbon Wristlet purse (Blue Tree 212-369-2583, $250) has adorned celeb wrists from Beyoncé to Bette Midler.  25% of proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Support the Girls!
Let your support for breast
cancer research ­ and your bra straps ­ show with Straptinis (www.straptinis.com, $38).
These designer bra straps include Swarovski crystals and colorful glass beads to compliment any outfit. For even more great "pink" products, see page 42 or hop online and get your holiday shopping done early.

Beauty SOS
Never get caught with dog hair on your skirt or a button missing from your shirt again. Ms. & Mrs. introduces a Limited Edition Pink Ribbon Shemergency Kit (www.msandmrs.com, $20), and during October they'll donate 10% of proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The size of a postcard, it features such on-the-go essentials as a folding hairbrush with mirror, hair spray, earring backs, hand lotion, emery board, lint remover and more.

Comfort in a Cup
Create something warm and snuggly with the Knit for the Cure Cup (www.artbeatgifts.com, 877-646-2215, $24). Includes all you need to knit a full- length pink scarf: 185 yards of 1005 acrylic yarn, with two us10 knitting needles. Don¹t wait until autumn arrives! 10% of the proceeds will benefit breast cancer research.

For Your Body and Your Health

A Little Pampering: Melange Apothecary (www.melangeapothecary.com) sells customized blends of their silky Body Crème (250 ml, $22). In October, Melange is donating 30 % of all Body Crème sales (any fragrance purchased either online or in store) to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Try the sumptuous Peony and Violet blend.

Keeping it Clean: Finely woven linen made from natural Abaca Tree Leaf fiber blots away excess oil on your skin. From Lavender to California Orange, Irvine-based boscia (www.boscia.net, $10 for 100 sheets) is donating 10% of proceeds its Rose Blotting Linens to the Dr. Susan Love Foundation (www.dslrf.org).

A Special Supplement: Developed by naturopathic physician, Dr. Britta Zimmer, distinctive all-natural, vegetarian health supplements from Good Elements (www.goodelements.com, from $29.99) are a must-have. The company will donate 20 % of its proceeds in October to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Support With Soap: One With Nature’s soaps (www.onewithnature.com) are made just 20 miles from the Dead Sea, wrapped in biodegradable packaging, and contain no artificial fragrances, colors or animal ingredients. Rose Petal Soap ($3.79) is a triple-milled, mildly exfoliating bar infused with all the goodness from Dead Sea Minerals, real rose petals and more. 10% of the sales from their Rose Petal Soap will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Extra Care for Skin: The Lindi Skin Collection (www.lindiskin.com, $10 - $40) is designed for compromised skin undergoing cancer treatment. Made from a unique blend of botanicals such as Grape Seed and White Birch Extracts, Lindi products act as anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories and contain no ingredients known to cause irritation. From lip balm to bath soaks, face moisturizer to face tint, try them all.

Safer Shampoo: No Scent No Colour shampoo and conditioner from Philip Kingsley (www.philipkingsley.com; Shampoo, $9.75 for 75ml and $24 for 250ml; Conditioner, $12.25 for 75ml and $31.50 for 250ml), inspired by the creator’s wife while she was undergoing cancer treatment, is formulated for sensitive, delicate or easily irritated scalps. 50% of sales of every 250ml bottle and 25 % of sales every 75ml bottle will be donated to Look Good Feel Better ((www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org).

Get Physical. Self Check. Liv.
 "Being a breast cancer survivor, I know that early detection is a key to good breast health," says international celeb Olivia Newton-John, who has partnered with the Curves (www.Curves.com) fitness franchise to distribute one million packages of Liv Aid (www.Liv.com), a breast self-exam coach for women. Beginning in October, Curves members who show proof of a mammogram within the last 12 months can pick up a free Liv Aid at participating Curves. Nonmembers can get one when they experience the new CurvesSmart personal coaching system.

Jump into Action
Here's a new way to tone up without tripping up ­ a ropeless jumprope called Jumpsnap (www.jumpsnap.com, $59.95). It counts calories, jumps, times and even snaps with each rotation as if the rope were really there. Also included in the purchase price are three workout DVDs and insertable hand weights to increase workout intensity.  A donation of at least $10 per unit sold will be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Eat, Drink and be Pink

Drink to Your Health: Maria Uspenski founded The TeaSpot (www.the-teaspot.com, Whole Foods $9.99-$14.99) in 2003 after her research showed that loose-leaf tea was one of the best ways to beat her cancer. The TeaSpot’s mission is to be a profitable, sustainable, and philanthropic company and requires that all supply-chain participants adhere to fair wages, fair trade, and environmental sustainability standards. They also donate two percent of annual sales to environmental, cancer research, and wellness organizations around the globe. “We created The Teaspot as we wanted people to consume tea’s healthy antioxidants every day,” says Uspenski. “It’s important for us to offer stellar teas in each category, as each type of tea has different healing properties.” With health benefits ranging from lowering the risk of all cancers, anti-aging, aromatherapy to anti-depressant qualities, it’s always worth settling down with a good book and a nice spot of tea. Try new Snowflakes from the misty mountains in China or bestsellers Bolder Breakfast (black tea), Meditative Mind (combination of white and green teas), and Red Rocks (herbal), each providing its own distinct essence, aroma, and health benefits.

Plush Puffs: Marshmallows never tasted so delicious or looked so good! A package of Plush Puffs (www.PlushPuffs.com or Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market, 6333 W. Third St., The Grove, Los Angeles, 323-932-6854; $5.99-$14.99) makes you think S’mores, hot chocolate, crispy rice treats or simply stuck on a stick, toasted to perfection. This Thousand Oaks-based business has created a variety of quality, gourmet puffs that are sure to tickle any taste bud. Try Peppi-Mint, RazzVeryBerry, Sydney’s Cinammon, Toasted Coconut, Kona Coffee Crunch and more. During October, 10% of all sales of the Peppi Mint Marshmallows will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Available October 1.

Pink Bagels: Panera Bread (www.panerabread.com) is helping in the fight against breast cancer by baking up the Panera Pink Ribbon Bagel in select Southern California bakery-cafes during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The proceeds from each Pink Ribbon Bagel ($1.25) sold will be donated to a variety of breast cancer causes, including the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, LA Breast Cancer Alliance (LABCA) and various local charities. The Pink Ribbon Bagel is baked fresh daily and loaded with cherry chips, dried cherries, cranberries, vanilla, honey and brown sugar.

Celestial Tea: Celestial Seasonings (www.celestialseasonings.com) introduces two new green teas supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Cranberry Pomegranate Green Tea and Tropical Grapefruit Green Tea ($2.99 for one 20-count box) are anti-oxidant rich and deliciously satisfying both day and night. The box art was designed by breast cancer survivors Heidi Kummli and Dagmar Fehlau. Celestial Seasonings is proud to make a generous financial contribution in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

For the Home

A Carryall That’s Pink - And Green: Help reduce landfill waste and support breast cancer research at the same time. A $5 donation from every Earth Totes Limited Edition "Pink Tote" (www.earthtotes.org) sale goes to the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade. Owners Sheryl Steinman and Katrina Andrews have created two terrific logos that say it all, "Pink is the New Green," and "Green and Pink Make the World go Round." Make an impact today in more ways than one by purchasing either the Medium “Pink” Tote, which can hold up to three plastic bags worth of groceries ($15), the Large “Pink” Tote ($18) or think pink and big and go for the Jumbo, suitable for a beach bag or a visit to Costco ($22).

Mix It Up: - Each pink KitchenAid product that is purchased and then registered at www.cookforthecure.com will generate a donation of up to $50 to Komen for the Cure. Add color to your kitchen. Add support to the movement.

Planning a Cure: Erin Condren is an L.A. designer specializing in personalized planners. Half of proceeds from BCA Planner ($48, www.erincondren.com) will be donated back to the Avon Breast Cancer Foundation all year long!

In Favor of a Cure: Wedding, bridal and baby shower favors from the Agnes Avery Collection (www.agnesaverycollection.com) are going pink. 10% of proceeds from the Pink Ribbon plantable wildflower favors (set of 12, $24.48) will be donated to the Young Survival Coalition and Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.

A Bear For the Cure: Check out the Headed for A Cure Breast Cancer Teddy Bear Biker Figurine from the Hamilton Collection (www.collectiblestoday.com, $19.95). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help fight breast cancer.

Pink and Clean
Clean your way to a healthier home with a limited-edition pink Shark Steam Mop (www.sharksteammop.com, exclusively at Target, $79.99). Using only one pint of water to clean a 1,000-square-foot floor surface, here's a chemical-free, light-weight (just three pounds) alternative to the ol' bucket and mop.  A portion of your purchase goes to benefit BreastCancer.org.

Babies and Kids and Families

Bears Who Care: Care Bears are “showing they care” by donating $1 from the purchase every Care Bears Pink Power Bear (www.Target.com and at Target, $19.99) to Breast Cancer Research. The bear also includes a “Show You Care,” bracelet.

Pink Babies: Plain Mary offers 20 adorable baby gift items all in a pink theme, packaged in an eco friendly suitcase ($64, www.plainmary.com). The Babe Gift Set contains one shirt, one bib and one super absorbent burp cloth. Half of all proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Safe and Pink: CableOrganizer has launched its newly developed Child Safety Kit ($49.17, www.cableorganizer.com), containing more than 100 items intended to keep children safe from common household hazards. 50 % of the proceeds garnered during the month of October will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Covered for the Cure: Keep baby busy with rows of bows for tiny fingers while mom’s discreetly covered with Ferris Pink nursing covers (www.amusemebaby.com, $65). Now until December 25, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Got girls? A Giggle exclusive, the new giggle Fleece Blanket - Pink Dot (www.giggle.com, $50) is a soft and stylish, double-layered fleece blanket. Colored contemporary pink with a bold single-dot pattern, it’s eco-friendly, too, because it’s made from recycled soda pop bottles. Giggle has partnered with the Young Survival Coalition in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will donate 10% of proceeds from sales of this blanket.