Must-Reads:

Club Monaco finally opens an e-commerce store, courtesy of Shopbop – and we’re smitten.

Old Navy & Levi’s get their butts into trouble in with their new ad campaigns.

Get your wallet out quick because the fantastic Mulberry for Target is almost gone for good.

Under $100 fall wardrobe staples: skinny jeans, desert boots, military jackets, and more.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month – help find a cure while looking fashionable with our favorite charitable finds.

We found 6 Halloween costume dresses you can wear 365 days of the year.

Taste Tests:

Can you tell which sequined top costs $90 more than the other?

Which black over the knee boots are Steve Madden and which are Stuart Weitzman?

Can you tell which dolman sleeve sweater costs $207 more than the other?

Can you tell which black jeggings are Gap and which are Adriano Goldschmied?

Sale Alert:

Shop now – the adorable Vena Cava for Bloomingdales line is 30% off.

Dance in heels guilt-free: enjoy 60% off Alaia party shoes at The Outnet

These Sam Edelman lace up booties (aka the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe) have a really sweet price tag.

Celebrity Style:

Make all your friends laugh with this Heidi Montag Halloween costume – no surgery required.

We’re totally copying Jessica Alba‘s closet – now you can too.

Get down and grungy with this Taylor Momsen costume.

Gossip Girls Georgina and Vanessa know Carol Marie jewelry looks good with just about anything.

Beauty:

Celebs keep pumping out scents – even Grey’s Anatomy’s Kate Walsh is launching her own fragrance.

Guides to check out:

For the best in fall fashion, Halloween, and much more, check our guides to jeggings, off-the-shoulder tops, celebrity dresses, celebrity handbags, party shoes, and military jackets. Join our e-mail list for exclusive fashion updates and newsletters.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we are all about supporting second base – but we know the hot pink look isn’t everyone’s style. Celebs like Avon’s Breast Cancer Crusade Honorary Chair, Reese Witherspoon look chic while promoting awareness and that’s inspired us to compile the cutest ways to keep your style intact and justify a major spending spree – after all, you’re basically buying good karma!

Fifty percent of the proceeds of this Gorjana Made Her Think Breast Cancer Awareness Talon necklace ($78) goes to Breast Cancer Network of Strength – and to boot, it’s completely wearable.

OPI’s Pink of Hearts ($4.60) benefits the Susan G. Komen for the  Cure organization, donating up to $25,000. The pretty pink color not only helps to save lives, but adds punch to a neutral outfit.

This Ralph Lauren Pink Pony umbrella ($95) will keep you fashionably dry and 10% of the proceeds benefit cancer care and prevention.

Tweezerman’s Slant Tweezers ($20) are a necessity in every woman’s arsenal – these happen to be a pretty, sparkly pink and benefit breast cancer research.

This Council of Fashion Designers of America and Intermix Fashion Targets Breast Cancer tee ($68) was designed by Ronny Kobo.

Check out our favorite fall trends. Then shop our guides to the best skinny jeans, the best military jackets, and the best desert boots. Sign up for SHEFinds to receive exclusive e-mails.

What: C.O. Bigelow Limited Edition Cancer Vixen Kit, $29.50

Why: When Marisa Acocella Marchetto, a fashionista, cartoonist, and bride to be, discovered a lump in her breast, she decided to go back to the drawing board to redefine the breast cancer patient's story. Now a cancer survivor, Marchetto is the author and illustrator of Cancer Vixen: A True Story, and she's teamed up with C.O. Bigelow to keep up the fight to kick breast cancer's butt. Bigelow is offering up a Cancer Vixen kit packed with some of the apothecary's bestsellers. Lemon Body Cream and Body Wash, Mentha Lip Tint, Mentha Foot Tingling Foot Cream, and Dr. Hiosous Quince Hand Lotion all come in limited edition, hot pink Cancer Vixen bottles. C.O. Bigelow has pledged a $250,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in honor of this so-chic collaboration.

Get Yours: C.O. Bigelow

And check out our News Updates, where every morning this October we feature a different product benefiting the fight against breast cancer.

Candles are so last season; this October is all about fragrance sticks. All proceeds of the deliciously feminine Antica Farmacista in Peonia Romantico ($58) will go to Gilda's Club, an organization providing support for those living with Breast Cancer and their families. For something a little spicier, try Sweet Grass Farm’s Hope, Courage & Faith Fragrance Stick Set ($29.95), with 10% of the proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

 Summer is over, and it’s time to officially retire those strappy sandals and indulge in some soothing foot therapy. Upper Canada will donate 25 cents from every sale of its Peppermint Foot Therapy collection to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This stuff really works – one night spent with a generous amount of the Cracked Heal Treatment ($7.99) and all evidence of my completely impractical devotion to platform shoes completely vanished.

Created especially in honor of breast Cancer Awareness Month 2007, a portion of the proceeds from the limited edition Blushing Pink Fusion Soft Lights & Brush Set from Smashbox Cosmetics ($59) will benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, a grassroots advocacy group dedicated to finding a cure.

I didn't think they could do much to improve upon my favorite beauty tool. Then they went ahead and created the CLARISONIC® Pink Skin Care Brush ($195), and will donate $10 of each sale to fight against breast cancer.

And why would you buy anything other than organic when these guys make it so easy (and just as cost competitive) to really go green?  Organic Bouquet encourages both small and large flower growers to initiate organic production while creating widespread trade and consumer awareness of the need for organic flowers. "Our ultimate goal is to protect the environment and improve farm worker safety by eliminating millions of pounds of toxic pesticides from agricultural usage," says the company.  Wow! 

An added plus is the Pink Ribbon Collection with 10% of purchases being donated to support organizations that promote Breast Cancer Awareness.  Lady Bird Johnson quipped that where flowers bloom, so does hope.  We second that sentiment–hope for a cure, and hope that your chiselled co-worker might also waft your way.

What do you think?  Would you wear a smart bra?

For now, check out the best bras out there.

Fidelity: My favorite denim brand, Fidelity Denim, has created a pair of Belladonna BC "Cross Your Heart" Jeans ($198) in conjunction with Rethink Breast Cancer, an innovative charity that reaches out to young people concerned about and affected by cancer. The classic Mid Rise jeans are a flattering fit for everyone, and the exclusive "Cross your Heart" pocket stitch, pink and navy tailor tape on the inside waistband and a fun Fidelity Charm cluster add some special detail. Get a cute butt for a good cause.

Splendid: Fight like a girl in this feminine Splendid Special Edition Breast Cancer PINK Camouflage Tank ($42), and 25 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Pashmina Shawl: We’ve already told you why we’re such huge fans of the luxurious Pashmina Wrap’s from the Pashmina Store , and now we’ve got another reason to add to our list. Purchase any pink item, like this Pink Zebra Animal Print Pashmina Silk Blend Scarf (on sale for $39.99), and 5% will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Figleaves: Update your underthings with Figleaves.com special selection of pink lingerie. Slip into this slinky Betsey Johnson slip ($68) and Figleaves will donate 30% of the proceeds to Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women affected by breast cancer.

WearEase: Most of the products we’ve introduced support breast cancer awareness financially, WearEase post-mastectomy lingerie literally supports women who have undergone breast surgery.

Angela Moore: Featuring everything from jewelry to ties to hair accessories, 15% of the net proceeds from her breast cancer awareness collection are donated to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure.

Mikimoto: Using the pink ribbon and Akoya pearl as inspiration, this luxury jewelry brand created three precious pieces for the cause. 20% of proceeds will go to the Young Survival Coalition.

Nicole Kidd: Choose from her lovely charm bracelets to 3-ring necklaces and a $15 donation will be made to the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation or a breast cancer preventive program of your choice.

Marc by Marc Jacobs: This limited edition charm bracelet is available at shopbop.com and 50% of the sale price will be donated to Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization.

Hidalgo Jewelry: Hidalgo’s breast cancer ring, made from enamel and 18k gold, is something a woman can hold onto and forever embrace.

So you’ve been inspired and re-committed yourself to doing a monthly self breast exam. Good for you! Now go a step further and start cashing in on some of the superb offers donating a portion of their proceeds to the cause. You’re going to buy anyway, so you might as well allot your monthly shopping budget to those items whose reach will extend beyond your medicine cabinet. Here are a few to get you started:

1. Darphin Rose Aromatic Care ($75) smells so sweet because it’s made with rose, hazelnut, evening primrose, and sweet almond oils. Great for extra dry skin, the soothing essence is available in a limited edition pink bottle through the month of October and Darphin will donate 15% of the proceeds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

2. As the weather gets colder, I’m happy to give my beloved bronzer a rest in favor of rosy cheeks. VonNatur At First Blush ($16) is the perfect shade of pink for any skin tone to achieve that “I just hopped off the ski lift” glow. 10% of sales from VonNatur’s PINK products will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

3. You don’t have to actually be a mother to appreciate the ultra luxurious vedaMAMA RELAX Body Butter Cream ($50). The chocolate mint cream not only smells good enough to eat, but actually is! Made from completely organic natural ingredients, the cream is actually safe to eat, though it doesn’t taste nearly as good as it smells (I had to try).  Not content to help for only this one specified month, vedaPURE will donate 25% of each sale for an entire year to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

4. Sephora Super Shimmer Lip Gloss Forever Pink ($10) is a shiny, sparkling, shimmering hint of color. This lip gloss delivers luscious lips that will last for hours and hours! $1 of the sale of this item will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

5. Philosophy Shower for the Cure ($20) is a creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. This long-time Philosophy favorite contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences to provide a delightful experience for your senses. 100% of the Philosophy net proceeds from the Shower for the Cure is donated to the Women's Cancer Research Fund.

And people say the beauty industry is strictly superficial.

Why: Women living in the U.S. have a one in eight lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I may not have the income to donate a hospital wing or the brain power to develop a cure (I’ll leave that to Eva Vertes), but I can do my small part by purchasing some great products in support of the cause.

Just like flossing, self-breast exams are something we know we should do, but too easily brush aside or forget. And at the risk of sounding like a drama queen, those 10 minutes a month could save your life. Each In Touch kit includes detailed instructions in English and Spanish, as well as a monthly reminder calendar and even a travel satchel. The glove itself contains a pink, non-toxic liquid that reduces friction by 50% to allow for heightened sensitivity of your fingertips so any abnormalities will be more easily detected. Early detection is the best defense and for just $9 and 10 minutes, there’s really no excuse to skip a monthly self-exam.

Price: $9

Find It: BathandBodyWorks.com

Make sure to check back through the month of October for more great products supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.