Breast Cancer Awareness Month: More Ideas For Giving Back While Looking Great

As October reigns crisp and cool, the leaves may be turning to earthy shades of red, yellow, and burnt orange, but many of our favorite brands and designers are turning distinctly pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means there are more ways than ever to lend your support to the fight for a cure. Check out how we’re shopping and staying super-chic for the cause.

For the gadget goddess: This month, one of the fashion industry’s most iconic entrepreneurs–the amazing Tory Burch–has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to raise awareness and funds in high style. Tech-savvy and socially conscious moms will love the bold look of this limited-edition Pink Hardshell iPhone case–and delight in the fact that Tory is donating 15% of the profits from this cute case to the BCRF.

$48, toryburch.com

For the glamour girl: The amazing makeup mavens at Stila are thinking pink–literally! This month, the luxe cosmetics company has launched a special beauty set to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Complete with a pink-ribbon emblazoned pressed powder palette and a lip glaze in an all-new shade, this sweet set will have you glowing all month long.

$18, sephora.com

Precious in pink: Let your little one get in on the fight for a cure. The kids’ wear gurus at Hatley are donating 20% of the proceeds from their Pink Bears collection to the Breast Center at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center. We’re in love with the Pink Bears on Pink Infant Footed Coverall–100% cotton and 100% cute!

$32.99, hatleystore.com

A socially-conscious snack: Whether you’re busy moving for a cure at one of the many walks, runs, and rallies taking place nationwide this month–or simply on the go with fall family activities–tasty, healthy snacks are always good to have on hand. Check out Food Should Taste Good’s pink chip bags; all year long FSTG is donating $150,000 to Ellen for the Cure–Ellen DeGeneres’ Breast Cancer charity–by paining the bags of their all-natural chips pink!

$3.43, foodshouldtastegood.com

Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green&rsquo;s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level. As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green&rsquo;s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties &amp; private lessons for kids ages 3&ndash;13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.