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Helping Haiti

Beauty is about more than just makeup. It is also about giving in times of need. Please consider donating to help the relief efforts in Haiti. It is as easy as sending a text message!

Here are several ways that you can help:

YELE HAITI EARTHQUAKE FUND
www.yele.org

Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5 via your cell phone

AMERICAN RED CROSS
www.redcross.org

Text “HAITI” to “90999? to make a $10 donation.

Or Call (800) REDCROSS (800-257-7575)

SALVATION ARMY CANADA

Canadians text “HAITI” to 45678 to donate $5.00 to The Salvation Army Haiti relief effort from any Rogers Wireless or Bell Mobility phone.

MORE LINKS

Haiti Relief Fund www.haitirelieffund.org
Haiti Action www.haitiaction.net
Lamp for Haiti www.lampforhaiti.org
Habitat for Humanity www.habitat.org
UNICEF www.unicef.org
Red Cross www.redcross.org
Salvation Army www.salvationarmy.org
AmeriCares www.americacares.org
Doctors Without Borders www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Mercy Corps www.mercycorps.org
Oxfam www.oxfam.org
Worldvision www.worldvision.org

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Bobbi Brown Pink Ribbon Lip Collection

It is October and that means it is yet again time for pink products to support breast cancer research. One that I love is the Bobbi Brown Pink Ribbon Lip Collection , largely because it is so versatile. These nice and neutral pink shades will look great on a large number of people. The collection features a new shade of Pink Creamy Lip Color and a limited edition Pink Crystal Glitter Lip Balm, and comes packaged together in a pink box.

There is a reason Bobbi Brown is so highly regarded. As with all Bobbi Brown creamy lip colors, the lipstick wears beautifully. It is creamy, just as the name states, and lasts quite well. Pigment and color payout is excellent. I love the shade! The balm is comfortable and has a nice glitter to it that isn’t too overwhelming. It has very little pigment. Swatches are below:

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Today Only: Free Lip Balm With Order At The Animal Rescue Site

Today only (9/30/2009) you can get a free Pina Colada Shea Butter Lip Balm at The Animal Rescue Site with any order.

At The Animal Rescue site, your purchases go toward helping shelter animals, so you can feel good about shopping too!

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Running The Chicago Marathon for Charity

I am running the 2009 Chicago Marathon in October to raise money for PAWS of Chicago. PAWS is a large no-kill animal shelter that also has a spay/neuter clinic and feral cat spay and release program. I have agreed to raise a minimum of $600 for PAWS and certainly would like to raise even more! More about PAWS is available at my donation page.

If you are a reader, blogger or business, you can also learn about how you can help on the Charity Page here on this site. Bloggers and businesses can gain exposure and free ad space by donating!

I you want a more humorous (and more pleading) look at my fundraising efforts, visit my dog Ty’s blog, Puppy on a Roomba for more.

In any event, please consider donating. Thanks!

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Pink Product: C.O.Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint

Headed to the mall? Looking for some October pink shopping ideas? Here is a good one!

C.O. Bigelow has teamed up with Marisa Acocella Marchetto, breast cancer survivor and author of the graphic novel “Cancer Vixen: A True Story” to create a special edition Cancer Vixen Collection. C.O. Bigelow will donate $250,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Available is a kit including Lemon Cream Body Wash, Lemon Body Cream, Mentha Lip Tint in Pink Mint, Mentha Foot – Tingling Foot Cream, Dr. Hiosous Quince Hand Lotion all for $29.50.

The Mentha Lip Tint in Pink Mint is $7.50. All are available at Bath and Body Works.

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Bobbi Brown Pink Ribbon Collection

This year Bobbie Brown has included one of my all time favorite lip shades in the pink ribbon lip products. The Tulle lip color. Also included is a Pink Quartz Glitter Lip Gloss.

Tulle is just about the best neutral pink/natural shade for me. An often recommend tip for choosing such a shade is to try to match the color to the inside of your lip. This one comes out just right! It is also flattering for a wide variety of skin tones. The lipstick is also high quality in that it is creamy, smooth and well pigmented. I haven’t tried the gloss.

The Bobbie Brown pink ribbon lip collection runs $40 for the set at fine department stores or at the Bobbie Brown website (linked above).

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