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A colorful statement
This month, wearing bright lipstick is more than a fun fashion statement. It’s an invitation to start a conversation about women’s mental health.
Welcome to Liptember.
Back story
Launched in 2010 by Australian mental health advocate Luke Morris, Liptember is a monthlong campaign that focuses on raising awareness of women’s mental health.
Now expanding globally, Liptember is different from National Mental Health Awareness Month in May. It focuses on the unique challenges women face, which include societal beauty standards and sexism in the workplace. The bright lipstick is an outward symbol of why it’s critical to support women’s mental health, now more than ever.
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SHOPPer’s shuffle
Daddy-daughter day out
Joe Salvatore snapped this shot of his daughter, Eliana, at the warehouse in Holbrook, New York. “She loves being my shadow as we check off our to-buy list,” Salvatore says.
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MEN’S HEALTH
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Get screened in September—Prostate Cancer Awareness Month—especially if you’re between the ages of 55 and 69.
The Barbie brand includes a host of different toys.
THROUGH THE AGES
History of Barbie
Since Barbie was founded by Ruth Handler in 1959, the toy has evolved. Here are some facts about the iconic doll from Barbiemedia.com. Find Barbie toys in Costco warehouses and at Costco.com.
- Barbie was named after Handler’s daughter, Barbara, and Ken, after her son, Kenneth.
- The doll first appeared in her iconic black-and-white striped swimsuit.
- The first celebrity Barbie doll was based on the British fashion model Twiggy in 1967.
- In support of equal rights, Barbie released Christie, one of the first Black dolls, in 1968.
- Barbie has had more than 200 careers, including astronaut, pilot, firefighter, journalist and entrepreneur.
- More than 100 dolls are purchased every minute, with a total of 58 million sold annually in 150 countries.