Pink Ribbon Nail Polish

How about a Pink Ribbon in the form of Nail Polish?

This year, Essie Cosmetics offers two products in support of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

During October, a percentage of proceeds from two limited edition Essie products will be donated to The Libby Ross Foundation. The Libby Ross Foundation will use the contribution to aid in their mission: to make a significant difference in the lives of women afflicted with breast cancer through unique support programs as well as seeking to help eradicate the disease through research and early detection.

The products:
Pink Ribbon nail polish: a pretty soft pink shade of nail polish with a touch of shimmer. $8
Pink Ribbon mini duo: a mini bottle of Pink Ribbon nail polish adorably packaged together with a pink-tinted crystal nail file, the essential manicure tool. $12.99

To purchase, visit essie.com or call 800-232-1155 for selected specialty retailers and fine salons.

About the foundation: Founded in 1999, in memory of Elizabeth "Libby" Ross, who lost her battle with breast cancer on July 24, 1998, The Libby Ross Foundation is a New York based not-for-profit organization run by young professionals. Their mission is to make a significant difference in the fight against breast cancer through development and funding of programs for outreach and support as well as treatment and research. It is the Foundation's goal to become a national advocate in the fight against breast cancer.

Vamp-Like!

In case you haven't heard, dark brownish - berryish colors are really in for the nails this season. So when I took to my bi-monthly pedicure today, I wanted to find the closest color to Chanel's famed (discontinued) color Vamp.

My choice: OPI's OH...To Be 25 Again! from their new 25th Anniversary collection.

The shade is more then just a dark brown. It is so dark and berry - almost black. And it is richly beautiful.

I think I was the first one in the salon to have used the color, as my pedicurist called out to everyone that this was the color they have all been looking for. In mere seconds, a dozen or so lovely ladies gathered around my feet to oooh and aaah. Two requests for this shade were immediately made.

By the way, I liked it so much - I bought the bottle.

And if you were wondering - while this shade is great for nails, it is NOT in season for the lips. Keep lips in the nude to berry range, and they will blend with the nails just fine.

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