FloJo NY's Fashion & Image Corner: Ladies, It's Raining Pink!!!

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I thought it would be great to cater my blog this week to the cause by posting everything Pink....I will briefly discuss some informative information regarding Breast Cancer so that woman (men can experience this too) can be aware of what to look for.

Symptoms of breast cancer: I'm sure some of you have relatives, friends, coworkers or neighbors who have passed from breast cancer or are now Breast Cancer Survivors. First, it's important to know that initially, breast cancer may not cause any symptoms. In some cases, however, the first sign of breast cancer is a new lump or a mass in the breast that you or your doctor can feel. So if you have a lump that is painless, hard, and has uneven edges it's more likely to be cancer. But sometimes cancers can be tender, soft, and rounded. So it's important to have anything unusual checked out by your doctor. According to the American Cancer Society, any of the following unusual changes in the breast can be a symptom of breast cancer:

swelling of all or part of the breast

skin irritation or dimpling

breast pain

nipple pain or the nipple turning inward

redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin

a nipple discharge other than breast milk

a lump in the underarm area

These changes also can be signs of less serious conditions that are not cancerous, such as an infection or a cyst. So women, it is so important that you get screened and tested regularly. If you feel or have any abnormal breast changes, please take the time to get checked by your doctor.

Although this may not eliminate the risk, there are a few steps you can take to help the body stay healthy as possible such as, eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, limiting your alcohol intake (I say no alcohol intake:), getting your proper rest and exercising regularly. Ultimately it is your Faith in God and Trusting him to be your Healer that will sustain
you through this process.

Iconic Designer: Betsy Johnson
I wanted to give a little space to talk about this eccentric, iconic, quirky, and colorful designer who is a Breast Cancer Survivor:

Betsey Johnson grew up with a passion for dance and art. Her fashion career skyrocketed when her Avant Garde designs became part of the 1960s "Youthquake" movement. In the 70s, however, her career began to slump until the punk rock style inspired her to create fashion for a new generation. She opened a boutique in New York's Soho neighborhood, which were eventually followed by more than 60 stores worldwide. In 2000, Johnson's fashion career was briefly derailed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The cancer was detected early; a turn of good luck that resulted from a strange incident when one of her cosmetic breast implants lost its shape. "My doctor said it was an absolute miracle my breast implants deflated," she recalls. "I probably wouldn't have had another mammogram for six months." Johnson underwent radiation therapy, eventually going into remission. Johnson barely lost a step from her ever-youthful ways—after returning to full health, she still managed to complete the trademark cartwheel she performs at the close of her biannual fashion show. With her company in trouble, Betsy filed for Bankruptcy, laid off 350 workers and closed over 60 stores. Her friend Steve Madden came to her rescue. After buying Betsey Johnson's debt and coming up with a plan by which she would pay him back instead of paying some faceless impersonal lender, Steve worked out an arrangement with her company so that he now owns it. Betsy Johnson still designs sportswear for the company and she recently showed here Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear Fashion at NY Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

You look Good in Pink:

Yes Ladies, it's raining Pink this Fall. A lot of Fashion Designers this year decided to throw a dash of bright colors into their Fall line on the runway this Fall. So in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to indulge you with some wonderful styles in Pink (or a hint of Pink) like these fabulous Skirts, Tops, Dresses, Bags, and Jewelry in a variety of Pink. As you can see, there are various shades of Pink for you so step into for the Fall so don't be afraid to add a dab of pink to your wardrobe this year.

Spa Treatment on a Budget:

For all those that are looking to pamper yourselves on a budget, Spa Week is here!! It began on Monday, October 14th and ends on Sunday, October 20th. This is when Spa and Wellness Centers come together to offer various services at a special rate of $50.
You can go to www.spaweek.com to find a location near you and schedule a treatment that best fits your needs. So to all you ladies that want to look/feel good on the outside as well as on the inside, take this opportunity to pamper yourselves, enjoy life and don't forget to pick up alittle something in Pink!

Traci Lynn Jewelry:
Special during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, if you purchase a Fight for the Cure Jewelry and
100% of Traci Lynn's proceeds will go towards our 25K Fight Breast Cancer Campaign in support
of American Cancer Society. Help us fight this war against cancer and win!! To place an order,
go to www.tracilynnjewelry.com and send your order to my email addy flojoe8@gmail.com.
Just a Note: Items below are selling fast....