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Sonia Kashuk for Target Breast Cancer Awareness Collection


Sonia Kashuk for Target Breast Cancer Awareness Collection

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, beauty expert and breast cancer survivor Sonia Kashuk and Target have joined The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) for the fourth year in a row to create an exclusive, limited-edition collection of makeup and beauty accessories. The assortment - which includes such items as the "Lend A Hand" nail polish trio ($9.99), "Pretty in Pink" eye palette ($12.99) and "Seeing Pink" purse brush set ($12.99) - will be available exclusively at Target from August 22 through October 24 and 15 percent of the purchase price will benefit BCRF.

See bigger pics of the collection after the jump.

Beauty Review: Colgate Max White Toothpaste and Colgate Motion Whitening toothbrush


The Budget Beauty Babe tries out a dynamic duo of dental hygiene products that would make anyone smile. —BB



by The Budget Beauty Babe
I think most people feel their teeth could be a little whiter and brighter every now and again. Personally I'm not a huge fan of applying strips or retainers with icky-tasting goo (although many work and I have used them). Instead, I prefer to keep my teeth the whitest they can be by brushing daily with a whitening toothpaste - combine Colgate's Max White toothpaste and the Colgate Motion Whitening toothbrush and you will keep your teeth stain-free and sparkly every day of the year!

I've been using these two products for the past two weeks and I think they are awesome. The toothbrush is gentle yet really effective at keeping teeth beautiful and white, and the Max White toothpaste tastes great and you get the added bonus of whitening every time you brush (no need to add yet another thing to the daily beauty routine).

Best On A Budget: Statement-Making Coats


If you live somewhere that experiences cold winters, chances are you're going to be spending a good portion of the next six to nine months wearing a coat. So why not make it a stunner, like Lily Allen's cream-colored coat with a luxe fur trim (vintage or faux, I hope)? If I've convinced you to go bold or go home, keep reading for a few fashionable coat options that are worth the price (a low cost-per-wear makes them so).

Best On A Budget: Supersleek Boots


Claudia Schiffer turned out for London Fashion Week wearing supersleek boots that instantly elevated her outfit from drab to fab (picture her wearing Converse sneaks instead and you'll see what I mean). If you're going to invest in one item this fall, make it a pair of similarly amazing yet classic boots. In need of suggestions? Keep reading for some of my top picks that won't break the bank.