Breast Cancer Awareness

                      

        October marks the month of the annual campaign to increase awareness of Breast Cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women.  In 2013 it is estimated   that among U.S. women there will be 232,340 new cases  of invasive breast cancer.  There will be 39, 620 cancer deaths. It is vital as women to make a self examination at least once a month . Also, to include mammography in yearly check-up. The early detection of breast cancer, the 5-year survival rate is 98%.  

   

  

HOW SHOULD A BREAST SELF-EXAM BE PERFORMED?

1) IN THE SHOWER 

Using the pads of your fingers, move around your entire breast in a circular pattern moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Check both breasts each month feeling for any lump, thickening, or hardened knot. Notice any changes and get lumps evaluated by your healthcare provider.

2) IN FRONT OF A MIRROR 

Visually inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead.

Look for any changes in the contour, any swelling, or dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Next, rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match—few women's breasts do, so look for any dimpling, puckering, or changes, particularly on one side.

3) LYING DOWN

When lying down, the breast tissue spreads out evenly along the chest wall. Place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around your right breast gently in small circular motions covering the entire breast area and armpit.

Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.

Breast Cancer Activities within Arizona:

October 12, 2013- Downtown Mesa Association: "Cancer is Not Bigger than Me Party"

October 13,2013- Komen Race for the Cure

October 26, 2013- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

November 9, 2013- Color Me Rad Phoenix

Sources: National Cancer Institute, National Breast Cancer Org, Susan G. Komen

Official Launch Party: Black and Gold

         Friday, August 30th was a night of celebration for the lovely ladies of Phoenix Glam Squad. They held an Official Launch Party at Smashboxx in Scottsdale, Az. This event was a special way for the ladies to show their friends, supporters and clients; thank you for the support. Phoenix Glam Squad enjoys making women feel beautiful inside and out so they had a ladies night in which they offered complimentary champagne and gift bags with beauty products for their guests. Phoenix Glam Squad could not have pulled this off without the support of their sponsors Bloom Entertainment, Ashley Rebecca Management, Blvk Lvb Media, Miss Jessie's and Sol Sisters. Take a closer look into the fabulous night of Phoenix Glam Squad.

                              Red Carpet Affair:

  

                                   The ladies of PGS full of laughter on the red carpet  in their custom-designed dresses by Rayisa Love. 

                                                   The designer Rayisa Love also flaunting a self-styled piece.

Off the Red Carpet:

                             

                             

                           

Phoenix Glam Squad would like to first and foremost thank everyone for coming out to support them on their journey of a new business. 

   Special Thanks to their Sponsors: Sol Sisters, Miss Jessie's, Blvk Lvb Media and Ashley Rebecca's Management

     
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3 Fall Must Haves

Leather Jacket    

  On the runway to everyday wear the leather jacket is a must-have item in fall. For rainy days and sunny days it is not to thick and not to thin. Leather jackets can add a fierce look to an outfit especially if its asymmetrical. 

Scarves

Falling leaves and heavy winds are slowly approaching with the season of fall on its way . No other way to stay warm and add the perfect neck accessory than using scarves. The best thing about scarves is you can buy them for a reasonable price or even make them.  

Boots

Rain or snow, no one wants cold feet, your toes can be warm and you can remain fashion forward by adapting boots in to your fall attire. There are many different styles of boots that can be worn for everyday and even to the office. 

               

Sources:Paris Fashion Week 2009, Everything Dresses 2011, Huffington Post, flare.com

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Glam and Gowns Shoot

Blvck Lvb Media         

     Phoenix Glam Squad collaborated with the amazing Blvck Lvb Media to produce the Glam and Gowns Shoot. Blvck Lvb Media's motto is that images speak louder than words. Radical, bold, innovative, out of the box imagery screams volumes while allowing individual concepts to come to life. BlvckLvb is an innovative photography and imaging branding company. We are committed to providing clients with still and interactive imagery and graphics that engage viewers, convey quality and provoke action. Whether you are an artist seeking to give action to your music, a model building a portfolio, or a business owner seeking to engage consumers’ with captivating and unique images. 

                        Here is a closer look of the Glam and Gowns Shoot:

http://www.youtube.com/user/BlvckLvbMediaGroup

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Fall Trends: Fur

Fall is slowly approaching. Fur is definitely a versatile Fall must have piece that can add some funk and class to your attire. It also keeps you warm. Furs can be worn in bright and neutral colors from hats, gloves, and jackets. 

Source: Hockley “SE7EN” | Fall 2013 – Winter 2014,thehatblog.com

Remixing the Runway: Model Casting Call

Calling all Female and Male Models to come and audition Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 1-4pm.  Please be sure to bring resume and headshots. 

        

Behind the Scenes of Remixing the Runway: 

    Ashley Rebecca Management has collaborated with Phoenix Glam Squad, Real Talk Luana, and Weave Bar Atlanta women entrepreneurs forming the organization of "Remixing the Runway". This collaborative effort will provide a great opportunity for emerging urban fashion designers, boutique owners, music, dance and tattoo artist to expose their creativity to Phoenix.       

  

Remixing the Runway: A fusion of Phoenix fashion, art, and urban lifestyles, this is definitely a show you will not want to miss. Show will be held on September 29, 2013 at the Clarendon Hotel. 

 

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Women vs. Women

Some women bleach their skin to make their skin coloration lighter.

Some women tan their skin because it gives the illusion of toner body.

Some women are curvy.

Some women are skinny.

Some women contour their nose, to make it appear smaller.

 Some women use lip injection for fuller lips.

   Why are we judging one another? Not to condemn any of the beauty services; just curious to know why is it so hard for us women to be less judgmental and more supportive of one another. Women vs. Women is a constant battle, we would rather demean one another instead of uplifting each other. We all have our personal reasons and motives for the decisions we make in life, some decisions are based on media influence, others are based on family, so on and so forth. As women, we need to take a stance and stop pointing our fingers at one another and begin encouraging, and uplifting each other instead.

   Why can't love be enough? Love is so inspiring, encouraging, and it makes this crazy world a better place to live in. If we can learn how to love one another, we would be better examples before our children. Love teaches our children to be kind, to speak highly of one another and most importantly to HELP each other. We need to teach our daughters to stop competing with other women, our biggest competition is ourselves. Therefore ladies lets learn to LOVE, INSPIRE, and ENCOURAGE each other! 

        "My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic, and we'll change the world."

                                                                                      - Jack Layton