October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As the most prominent cancer in women it seems that we've all known someone affected by it. In fact, 1 in 8 women will experience invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. To remind myself (and the world) that I'm a breast cancer ally, I panted my nails a sweet shade of pink and painted on a ribbon.

To find out more about how to protect yourself and what you can do to help the fight, visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.