Did you know that every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer at some point during her life is about 1 in 8. This is why it is incredibly important for women to do what they can to maintain their breast health.

Here are some simple steps to help support your breast health:

• Conduct self-exams.
• If you’re over 40, it is advisable to get an annual mammogram.
• Eat a healthy diet comprising of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. Don’t forget to include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
• Always remember to exercise. Most adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days per week. Examples include walking briskly, mowing the lawn, dancing, swimming for recreation or bicycling. Stretching and weight training can also strengthen your body and improve your fitness level.

Now, here’s an opportunity for you to join the fight against breast cancer. Check out the TAKE A STAND widget below and join the virtual march, by creating a customizable character in honor of someone special. In addition, for each character created, One A Day will make a donation to a breast cancer cause selected by consumers. The organizations that will be included are: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Network of Strength. OneADay will donate $0.10 per character created and coupon redeemed with a combined maximum donation of $75,000. Why wait? Do your part for a good cause today.

Trends and styles change every season, and if you’re a fashion conscious person, it is not only important that you follow the latest in style but are also in the know regarding the various fashion faux pas and mistakes. A fashion disaster can completely ruin even a seemingly elegant outfit, and in this article we tell you how to steer clear of them.

The most obvious fashion disaster is the appearance of undergarments peeking out from underneath your clothes. While g-strings and panty lines peeking out from above the too-low jeans may seem very stylish on TV, in real life they look messy and coarse. Instead, opt for low-rise underwear or boy-briefs that sit below the waistline of your pants.

Another terrible fashion disaster is the formation of sweat stains. Yellow colored patches under the armholes look absolutely gauche and turn even the cutest outfit into a disaster. Anti-perspiring deodorants are manufactured to prevent the very same from happening but if you suffer from the medical condition which makes you perspire excessively, botox injections can help you deal with the problem in the long run.

Our next tip is to always wear clothes that fit you well instead of wearing clothes in a size you wish you fitted into. Squeezing into a smaller sized garment may feel like an achievement but it is important to understand that it will only make you look bigger. Clothes that are tight will cause your skin to roll up in unattractive folds and will make you look fat. It is important to wear comfortably fitting clothes even if they are of a larger size.

Reusable bags have helped people eliminate thousands of plastic and paper shopping bags choking our planet. Without a doubt, they are a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to paper and plastic bags - if you can remember to take them with you to the store. Many times, the store-branded, 99-cent bags are either left at home or are too small to hold everything. If you’re planning to do your part to save the environment, here are some sites you can check out for reusable bags:

1. www.joeytotes.com -  Joey Totes were designed to make it simple for people to get in the reusable bag habit.  Each bag stows into a tiny storage pouch that is sewn directly into each Joey Tote, so it’s impossible to misplace. Better still, each pouch can also store at least one other tote (two for the “Big Joey”), so all of the bags are conveniently kept in one place that’s still small enough to easily fit into a purse or coat pocket.

Great for use at the mall, the beach or even the gym, Joey Totes are made from rip-stop nylon, hold up to 40 pounds each and are machine washable.

2. www.reusablebags.com -Envirosax are for the environmentally-conscious consumer who wants a practical, stylish option to plastic and paper bags. Made of durable, waterproof, lightweight polyester, built for toughness and extra strength.

Design features include double-fabric handle for comfort, reinforced seams for added strength, and long handles for carrying over the shoulder. Each Envirosax Graphic Series bag rolls up into a tiny, compact package so it’s easy to always have one with you – small enough to stow into a glove compartment or a handbag. To use, unsnap its closure tab and unroll. The bag expands to hold the equivalent of two grocery plastic bags.

3. www.simplygreensolutions.com – Foldable Curve Bag is one of the most stylish reusable promotional bags in their collection. With its curved shape and unique fold-up feature, its easy storage without sacrificing style. Perfect if you’re looking for a unique bag for your organization or as a giveaway. Perfect for promotional and retail stores. Comes in non woven polypropylene only.

Congratulations to this very deserving reader:

 Kirsten P

for winning the Perfect Reflection giveaway

Please email me your shipping address by using the Contact Form here. If the prize remains unclaimed by 10th July 2009, we will be doing another random draw.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Paris Hilton was recently spotted outside of Newark Airport wearing Niki Biki’s Seamless Denim Leggings in Blue.

Knit from nylon, cotton and spandex, the super comfy and stretchy faux denim leggings are sure to be a popular wardrobe staple this fall and winter.

Niki Biki Seamless Denim Legging in Blue, Black and Charcoal are available at Repeat Posessions for $33. Now, that’s something all of us can afford!