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In an effort to get the word out there about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I figured I would share some of the best ways to show that you are thinking pink as well as some inspirational photos. Please feel free to leave a comment and share how you are fighting for the cure this October!

Ways To Think Pink:

1. Paint your nails!
   Get creative with different designs and shades of pink! Try a nail polish pen like Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen ($7.49, available at ULTA) to make intricate designs like a pink ribbon! Check out how cute my friend Brittany's nails look!
   
   
2. Race for the cure!
   Check out Susan G. Komen for the Cure at http://ww5.komen.org/ to find out how to get involved and to find a local race! My mom participated in the 3 day Race for the Cure walk in 2001 and raves about the experience saying that "It was an incredible experience and opportunity to  meet so many amazing women with even more amazing stories and to raise funding for such a great cause". How great is this survivor photo taken at a 2011 Race for the Cure event?!
   
   
3. Sport a pink ribbon!
   Place a pink ribbon on your shirt, purse, or anywhere else your little heart desires! Also, keep your eye out for products and businesses that are showing their support and donating to fight for a cure! Some big supporters include Ford Motor Company who through their Warriors in Pink foundation have dedicated $115 million to the cause, Estee Lauder who lit up the Empire State Building pink on October 1st, and even Ticketmaster who turned all of their tickets pink for the month of October!
   
   xoxo,
   CeeGee

This season, it's all about the matching suit. Designers such as Miu Miu, Prada, and Derek Lam all hopped on board the print train, full steam ahead! Because this look is beyond busy with pattern, make sure to keep all other elements simple. To take this look to the office, tie hair into a low, knotted bun at the nape of your neck and pair with neutral pumps and minimal makeup. If you want to shake things up and really make these patterned pieces hot for a night out, opt for a more sultry look with a darker print and a bold, smokey eye. Don't be afraid to add other textures (like Paul & Joe) or mix patterns (like Prada). Not feeling like you can rock the head-to-toe print just yet? Pick a pantsuit in a simpler pattern or split up the look and wear the pants with a solid blouse and the jacket with dark denim!

Alice + Olivia, Look 8 on Style.com

Paul & Joe, Look 18 on Style.com

Miu Miu , Look 28 on Style.com

Derek Lam, Look 27 on Style.com

The feminine/masculine mash up seen on the Spring 2013 runways (particularly the Dries Van Noten show that inspired this post) has a casual coolness that I love yet still carries a hard-ass girly vibe. Plaid is making a comeback for the Spring season in a whole new way being shown in organza, taffeta, and even lamé. When rocking this trend for an everyday look make sure you balance out the harsher pattern of the plaid with more feminine details such as a floral trouser or skirt in a classic fit (to make it daytime appropriate) and a slew of sparkly silver bracelets. Experiment layering different plaids, florals, and solids until you find a combination that you are comfortable with. Add in a pair of killer heels and you're set to go! If you really want to get inspired by the Dries Van Noten show, pair this look with a center part and tousled hair. The following are my favorite looks from the Dries Van Noten Spring 2013 show. Images are all from Style.com.


Look 8
A new take on a pant suit. Infusing floral, plaid, and metallic can clearly change up this classic shape! If you aren't ready to take on mixing all these bold patterns at once, take it in pieces! Start basic with a floral jean in a washed color (great for casual) and put a plaid button down on top.



Look 15
Keep plaid a classic under a suit for your own take on this look. For some flirty flare for your workday outfit, keep the plaid sheer.



Look 18
DYING over these pants! I can just see how great they would look in my wardrobe to pair with anything from a plain white t-shirt to a structured blazer!



Look 26
Plaid for days! If you are going to try this look, especially with the rich colors, definitely stick to a skirt with some movement. The goal is to look like a plaid loving fashionista, not a lumberjack.
 


Look 36
The answer for any outfit... add an oversized sweater!



Look 50
I am just in love with this look from head to toe! The pants are ah-mazing! If you are going to wear this much plaid, keep everything in the same color family and make sure to keep accessories at a minimum. Think a simple structured leather bag and a gold watch.



Look 54
So girlie! This is how you take plaid to a daytime event like... oh let's say, a garden party? Perfection!


xoxo,
CeeGee