Light It Up Blue

A bit late in the day but here nonetheless.  For those of you who don't know today is World Autism Awareness Day.  Chances are many of you know someone who is affected by this disorder as it is a rapidly increasing diagnosis around the globe.  For more info, check here.  As part of Autism Awareness Month here is my "Light it up Blue" mani.

Zoya Blu and Sailor Hard Candy Pop Star
Stamping Plate Bundle Monster BM319

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Essie Check Up Swatch and Review

I know today was supposed to be Zombies for the Halloween Challenge, but I have been sick lately and just haven't felt like doing much of anything.  Quite disappointing really because it was the only theme that piqued my husband's interest (He is a huge fan of The Walking Dead).  Maybe somewhere down the line I can fit in some zombie nails.
My challenge to myself is to have at least one pink mani a week this month in honor of breast cancer awareness, so this is that post.  Check up is part of the 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness line from essie.  This one is a gorgeous dusky mauve color with a creme finish.  Just slightly darker than I am Strong.

essie Check Up

To step it up just a bit I took the awareness ribbon image from the Bundle Monster BM-321 plate and stamped my ring finger using China Glaze Make an Entrance.

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Essie I am Strong Swatch and Review

A second pink post for this week in honor of BCA!  I am Strong is part of essie's new Breast Cancer Awareness Collection.  This is one of four in the collection, one of two that I own.  I am Strong is a beautiful sort of dusky pink shade that essie calls a "creamy, optimistic pink".  Very pretty shade, great formula, two coats shown here without a topcoat to show the shine it has on its own.  This is a really pretty shade for fall as well.

essie I am Strong

Awareness

Today is October 1.  I am sure all of you know that and that you also know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer research is a cause that I feel very strongly about for many reasons.  As a nurse, I have had several patients in various stages of this horrific disease   On a personal level, it has touched many people in my life.  A very dear friend who has been a survivor for nearly ten years now, and more recently a friend who lost her battle at the age of 32 just last month.  For those reasons and for all the other women out there fighting, this blog will be as pink as possible for the month of October!  Every week there will be at least one pink post to help remind us to be alert, support each other, and if you are a woman "FEEL YOUR BOOBIES".  Self breast exams are one of the best and easiest ways to detect this horrible disease in its early stages.  Feel free to share your stories here in the comment section, or via my Facebook page or Twitter.

I am sorry I don't have a "new" image for today but here is a compilation of some of the other pink manis that have been featured in the past.