“IT’S MORE THAN A RIBBON. IT UNITES US.” – #ELCFamily
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month only comes around once each year, but the fight for a cure is year round, thanks to companies like Estee Lauder.
For as long as I can remember the Estee Lauder Family has been almost synonymous with Breast Cancer Awareness. Evelyn H. Lauder was a tireless crusader for this cause dating all the way back to 1992 when she created the iconic Pink Ribbon that is used around the world to stand for this life-saving cause. Her goal was to see the pink ribbon worn everywhere in the hope that it would keep the conversation about finding a cure for breast cancer top of mind.
In fact, I had the honor of being the first Editor for the Cancerandcareers.org initiativ
MEET EMILY McLAUGHLIN: FORT WORTH TEXAS PLASTIC SURGEON
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and, as a plastic surgeon and a breast cancer survivor, Emily McLaughlin, MD, offers a unique perspective on the way that breast reconstruction surgery has evolved over the years. The Fort Worth, Texas-based surgeon is double board certified in plastic and general surgery and fellowship trained in craniofacial surgery. She took some time to chat with Beauty in the Bag about breast cancer, breast reconstruction and why she loves what she does.
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1. How has breast reconstruction changed over the past decade?
“There have been SO many changes in breast reconstruction over the past decade. In the time I have
GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY: PRETTY SICK BOOK: THE BEAUTY GUIDE FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER
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ABOUT THE BRAND
When beauty editor Caitlin Kiernan received the shattering diagnosis of cancer, she was obviously concerned about her health. But as a working professional, she knew she had to learn, quickly, how to look her best while feeling her worst. Caitlin called on her list of extensive contacts–from top medical doctors to hair stylists, makeup artists, and style mavens–to gather the best and most useful tips to offset the unpleasant effects of treatment. The result is this comprehensive beauty guide for women with cancer, covering every cosmetic issue, from skin care to hair care, wig shopping, nail maintenance, makeup tricks, and much, much more. Illustrated with charming drawi
SPONSORED GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY: PAUL MITCHELL
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THE BRAND
Tying together a mission to educate women about breast and ovarian cancer, and empowering them to live proactively at a young age, Paul Mitchell and Bright Pink are proud to unite in courage, love and action to make a difference this fall.
Visit paulmitchell.com for more info.
THE GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY
ONE lucky winner will win the United in Pink Limited Edition bundle listed below:
UNITED IN PINK EXPRESSION SMOOTH®+ WITH FREE SILICONE IRON COVER LIMITED EDITION:
Smoothes and polishes strands quickly and gently for healthy-looking results with incredible shine.
UNITED IN PINK PADDLE BRUSH LIMITED EDITION:
Helps build body while blow-drying, and provides a smoo
