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Embracing Monochromatic Dressing this Fall
Guest post by Erica Deligne When it comes to fashion, finding a style that flatters your unique skin tone can make all the difference. One of the most striking ways to showcase your personal style is through the monochromatic look. This approach focuses on dressing in varying shades of a single color, creating a cohesive …
The 2024 Cashmere Collection Stuns on the Runway While Raising Big Dollars for Breast Cancer
As a self-professed fashionista and breast cancer “rebel” I was enthralled by the 2024 Cashmere Collection show held yesterday in Toronto. Sponsored by Kruger Products, the makers of Cashmere bathroom tissue and founded in 2004, the Cashmere Collection is an ardent supporter of Canada’s fashion design community and the Breast Cancer cause. Many of the …
Olivia Munn’s SKIMS ad is brave. But is it truly representative of the breast cancer reality?
Actress Olivia Munn is making waves again by showcasing her mastectomy scars in a new campaign for Kim Kardashian’s SKIMs brand. And good on her. Good on SKIMS for showing those scars. Let’s not diminish for one instant what she has been through. Munn, who was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in April 2023 after …
Breast Cancer and the Reality of Financial Toxicity
The cost of battling breast cancer, or financial toxicity as it’s often referred to, is a grim reality that many of us have to grapple with. The financial burdens start to loom shortly after diagnosis and can continue way beyond the initial treatments. Medical bills, loss of income, and indirect costs associated with care and …