October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you may be seeing more shades of pink than you would at any other time of year. Going pink can show your support for the cause, but wearing a ribbon may not be the route you want to take. If you want to “go pink” in more creative ways, there’s plenty of simple, yet creative approaches you can take.
Highlighting a piece of your hair with pink dye is a recent, popular idea that many use. But, if you don’t want to permanently color your locks, you can use hair chalk to represent the cause temporarily. You can also buy a clip-in pink extension that is easy to remove at night. Hair chalk is sold in your local convenience store like Walgreens and CVS, while you can buy the extensions in stores like Sally’s Beauty Supply or online.
Junior english and elementary education major Krysten Brannick said, “I always get a pink extension in my hair every October, so it has turned into a tradition for me.”
Clothes are another obvious way to show your support. “Support the Tatas” t-shirts are a witty, yet thoughtful way to support the cause. Simply wearing a pink dress or shirt can also do the trick. Colored jeans are in style in the moment, so buy a pair of pink ones to wear with a plain white tank top or blouse.
Accessories can help you pull the color into an outfit. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets are all an option. Alex and Ani has just released a starfish charm that features a pink stone in the center, and 20 percent of the sales made will support the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Fund.
Shoes are a perfect way to make an outfit pop, especially if they’re pink. Dress up jeans with a simple pink stiletto to channel your inner Barbie while supporting the cause.
A simple way to think pink is by putting it on your nails. The next time you’re at the nail salon, find your favorite shade of pink for a manicure and pedicure. You can even ask your manicurist to incorporate the ribbon into the design.
Sophomore graphic design major Natalie Carpentieri said, “Pink nails with the breast cancer ribbon on your ring fingers is a simple and cute way to show your support.”
Makeup is another easy option. Incorporate pink into your look with lipstick that will pop. MAC Cosmetics has a Nikki Minaj “Viva La Glam” shade that is the perfect shade of pink, as well as tons of other lipsticks and glosses that will compliment any skin tone. Create a dramatic evening look with the pop of pink lips and a gray smoky eye. If you’re feeling adventurous, try a pink eye shadow and pair it with a nude lip.
Going pink doesn’t have to be just for the girls. Guys can show support too by wearing things like pink shirts or ties. The popular rubber bracelets that are worn to show support for a cause are also another easy, gender neutral option as well.
The football team is showing their support with pink stickers on their helmets this month. Wearing pink at games has become a trend in the NFL as well.
Zeta Tau Alpha’s philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness. They will be having events all month, such as tables outside of the student center every Monday, and a “Fall into Pink” event co-sponsored by PRSSA on Oct. 16.
Junior communications major and ZTA philanthropy chair Erin Ally said, “We’re encouraging people to wear pink every Wednesday in support of breast cancer awareness.”
This month is the perfect time to think pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. From hair to nails, clothes to accessories, there are many ways to show your support on a day to day basis. Make October pretty in pink by thinking creatively and showing your support for the cause.
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