It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’m incredibly honored to be participating in a blogger collaboration with LOFT Cares and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
I spent the weekend with a dear friend that was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, in the third trimester of her second pregnancy. She noticed lumps in both breasts and although her doctor told her it was probably nothing, she thankfully consulted a specialist. While one side was benign, the other was unfortunately not. Her beautiful daughter was born perfectly healthy and she immediately began treatment and is now awaiting the prognosis. I’m astounded by her courage and stamina and am spreading awareness in her honor and all the families afflicted by the disease.
As the circle of cancer gets smaller and smaller, it touches us all. The entire month of October is filled with simple and fun opportunities to contribute to breast cancer research while shopping our favorite brands.
ANN INC., LOFT’s parent company, has committed to donating $2.7 million to BCRF! You can help by purchasing any of the following:
A $25 LOFT Cares Card entitles you to a 20% discount every time you shop through November 15th, while 90% of the card’s purchase price will be donated to BCRF.
There are 3 LOFT limited-edition bracelets (one designed by blogger Jessica Quirk of “What I Wore“) for $34.50 each, $5 of which goes directly to BCRF.
And lastly, LOFT asked its store associates from across the country to nominate women in their lives who would be willing to share their inspirational stories and designed a trio of t-shirts around the words “strength” “support” and “inspiration” to honor Donna, Cathy, and Emily. $5 from the sale of each t-shirt will also go to support BCRF.
Nicole from Momtrends and I are joined by 24 other fashion bloggers to raise awareness about this campaign by showing how we styled these amazing pieces. I’ll be featured on Facebook and LOFT.com on October 28th so check it out and please help spread the word!
For more information visit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation tab on LOFT’s Facebook page.
The linky is at BonBon Rose Girls today with a fabulous giveaway!
{Disclosure: I received a complimentary T-shirt, bracelet and gift card for participating in this campaign. All opinions expressed herein are my own. Thanks Valen for the photo!}
Twitter: BonBonRoseGirls :
This is such a lovely look! And I love that it incorporates one of my favorite causes!
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Twitter: babyshopa :
That T looks great with that skirt. The bracelets are so cute, I am going to have to check those out.
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Great collaboration. I think all of us know at least one person diagnosed with breast cancer. I plan to pick up on of the shirts this month.
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Jill, All the best to your friend, it is so sad to read stories like this, and I hope with the modern technology that we have she can fight and beat breast cancer altogether. I just purchased my Ann Cares card and will be blogging for breast cancer awareness this month by wearing a pink outfit once a week. We can and we will prevent it.
Twitter: babblingofmommy :
You put together a great look! Those tees are so cute. I’m glad they’re going to a great cause. I might pick up the Strength one myself.
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Twitter: jennifergarry :
Cute look! There’s nothing quite like shopping for a good cause.
And I love the bow bracelet!
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Breast cancer is near to our hearts, since it has effected our own family members. Its important to spread the message, and LOFT is celebrating a worthy cause. We are raising awareness by wearing pink in our posts all month long!
What an amazing campaign..and what a tremendously strong and courageous friend you have. I can’t even imagine being pregnant with breast cancer and the mixture of emotions. Thoughts and prayers for your friend and everyone else who suffers from or is affected by this disease.
C
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This is such an awesome cause and my heart goes out to your friend battling breast cancer along with pregnancy. She’s in my thoughts and I wish her all the best.
You look beautiful in your tee and pleated skirt. Wow, what an amazing campaign for this brand!
How incredible!! You look wonderful. And I’ll definitely be purchasing some of the jewelry.
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Twitter: bibsandbaubles :
love everything about this. great cause. what better reason to do some shopping? you’re so right, the circle keeps getting smaller. it’s great that so many companies join in the fight. Praying for the best for your friend.
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I wished you lived closer to me so you could be my personal shopper. You look beautiful in everything you wear!
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Twitter: henryhappened :
What a great cause! Love how you styled the shirt with the pink scarf
Gotta check out Jessica’s bracelet, love her!
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Twitter: mrsloulou :
Love that picture of you – and those are simply adorable shirts, too!
That’s the t-shirt I would pick for sure, and you did a wonderful job turning the whole outfit into a beautiful look!
Twitter: GlamKitten88 :
I love the “Strength” T-shirt. You designed this outfit beautifully!!! I am sending prayers and good wishes to your friend. <33
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What a wonderful campaign! LOFT is one of my favorite stores, so I will definitely look for these items the next time I’m in there.
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I love this campaign and your look here. I am keeping your friend in my thoughts and prayers.
Twitter: stylennaina :
Wow Jill-crazy story about your friend and thank goodness she had the right mind to get it all checked out. I hope she is doing ok with treatment. And yes so many amazing events for breast cancer awareness. I am actually meeting up with a couple of bloggers tomorrow for a breast cancer fundraising event.
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Oh and love your pleated skirt..the color is gorgeous!
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Twitter: FitChickNYC :
This is a great campaign! My heart goes out to your friend.
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Twitter: MommyDelicious :
Love that so many bloggers and retailers are coming together for this cause. It really affects us all. You look great in that picture. Loved the way you styled that t-shirt. Is that on the High Line?
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Terrific cause, terrific skirt!
Twitter: TiffsBreakfast :
I love how you paired the t-shirt with the pretty skirt and how you tied the scarf on your purse! This is such a wonderful cause and I’m so glad bloggers are coming together to raise awareness!
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Twitter: momtrends :
So proud to have teamed up with you for this worthy cause. Love the look pleated skirt+tee tres chic!
Hey!! Great blog, I love this outfit!! *New Follower!! xo