It may not be a traditional autumn color but pink dominates the palette in October. More than just pretty, pink ribbons to raise awareness of breast cancer have been on the scene for many years but don't tune out the important message. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, a women is diagnosed with breast cancer, on average, every 2.5 minutes in the United States. You can support the search for a cure and awareness efforts with your purchase of the travel friendly items below. The power of pink!
Fly and Drink Pink with Delta
Prettying up the skies year-round, Delta's pink plane raises awareness of breast cancer around the globe. Delta sweetens the deal in October by selling cups of pink lemonade for $2 each and all proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for a minimum donation of $250,000.
Proudly Pink Five Piece Brush Set by Sonia Kashuk
exclusively at Target. $14.99
Perfect for travel, Sonia Kashuk's sassy silver case is lined in pink and includes five synthetic brushes to make your cosmetics application simply flawless. Celebrity makeup artist Sonia Kashuk is a breast cancer survivor and 15% of the proceeds from this kit will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Because of her own personal experience with breast cancer, Sonia Kashuk’s mission is to to help women discover their true inner and outer beauty. I am a big fan of Sonia's brushes, especially her blush brushes - they sweep on the perfect amount of color to your cheeks which is a great technique for perking up your face after a long trip.
Ralph Lauren Square Pink Pony Sunglasses
$190
Stylishly camouflage jet-lagged eyes and support a great cause by purchasing this sophisticated pair of sunglasses from Ralph Lauren's Pink Pony collection. Through October 10th, you can save 25% on all items in the Pink Pony collection and 10% will be donated to the Pink Pony Fund for Cancer Care and Prevention.
Weekender Bag by Lug
$100 at ShopKomen.com (Official Merchandise of Susan G. Komen for the Cure)
Want your luggage to stand out from the crowd? Pack pink! Also available in black, this bag meets TSA regulations and has pop up handles and wheels for easy maneuvering. Like all Lug bags, the Weekender is very well organized with a myriad of compartments and pockets.
