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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are thrilled to spotlight the work of a new company, called bffl (best friends for life). Through the efforts of its founder, our friend radiation oncologist Dr. Elizabeth Chabner Thompson, bffl seeks to provide support and comfort to women recovering from breast cancer treatment. After undergoing prophylactic mastectomies herself to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer due to her strong family history, Dr. Thompson was inspired by her experience as both a doctor and a patient to create a hospital bag for women going into the hospital for surgery or chemotherapy treatments. The cute bffl duffle includes all the overnight necessities a woman could want--from playing cards to eyecream. One of our favorite goodies in the duffle is the bffl Axilla Pilla, which is a heart shaped pillow that fits under the arm to ease discomfort by taking pressure off the area where lymph nodes are frequently sampled during treatment. The bag retails for $99, with 15% of the profits going to Cancer1Source. So, when you purchase the bag you join the fight against breast cancer while treating yourself (or your mother, aunt, or friend) to something special.

Speaking of treating yourself or a woman you love, consider "thinking pink" with your jewelry this month, to both remind women to be breast aware for earlier detection, and express moral support for the amazing women around us who are fighting breast cancer or are breast cancer survivors. Our top five favorite pink pieces include:

5. Pink tourmaline, diamond, and fresh water pearl pendant earrings

These ladylike earrings combine classic pearls with high impact pink tourmaline for a playful yet elegant mix.

4. Tahitian Keshi pearl and pink tourmaline earclips in 18k yellow gold

Pink tourmalines makes this floral design, featuring Tahitian Keshi pearls set in 18k yellow gold, ultra sweet and feminine.

3. Pink tourmaline, amethyst briolette and diamond pendant earrings set in 18k white and yellow gold

Sparkly and eye-catching, these pink tourmaline, diamond, and amethyst briolette earrings have a one-of-a-kind, vintage feel.

2. Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band

Gorgeously vibrant pink sapphires add glamour to the traditional diamond eternity band. Wear one alone, or mix and match with other diamond bands.

1.Tamara Comolli Flamenco Romance bracelet

Our favorite pink piece is this Tamara Comolli Flamenco Romance bracelet, featuring rainbow moonstone, pink chalcedony, rose quartz,and morganite. The bracelet's delicate, luminous shades of pink work with any skin tone. Set in luxe 18k rose gold, this bracelet will dress up your wrist.