Inside the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party

Kate Hudson, Elton John, and Matt Bellamy

If the event is called ¡Viva Fiesta! The Hot Pink Party, you can count on one thing: Girl, it is going to be cray.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation brought the insanity—and the mariachi band!—to New York City's Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Wednesday, unloading a giant fiesta truck onto the grand ballroom for its annual fundraising bash. (Seriously, did someone tear open a blinking neon piñata full of rainbow-colored toys and paper flowers to decorate? Amazing.)

Vera Wang made an early arrival in a 98-percent pink and studded Roberto Cavalli couture party dress. It was her tribute to Evelyn Lauder, who died of breast cancer in 2011. "She's smiling down on me tonight," the designer said. "I know, because I only used to wear black to these things!"

Michael Kors greeted his old pal and "first wife," and the fashion friends mused about finding time to do it all. "Honestly, when you live a busy, crazy life, everything is about trying to have balance," Kors said. "I love what I do and I spend a lot of time and energy working, but have time for your friends! Have time for your family. Make time for yourself. You're going to be better at everything you do and be a happier person, hopefully."

One seriously happy person was Kors's date for the evening, model Constance Jablonski, who had been celebrating her 22nd birthday. She was working the color of the moment in a dress by MK, natch, but the glow on her cheeks was from the warm spring weather from the afternoon. "It was too beautiful outside today," Jablonski said, "so I had a couple of friends over and we sat up on the rooftop with a little rosé."

Something bubbly floated into the room in the form of Kate Hudson, who talked about feeling and doing good. "You gotta work from the inside out," she said. "Feeling good is something that comes from the inside, and with that comes doing good."

Hudson rushed off to chat with Sir Elton John. Her fiancé, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, stood in the wings of the ballroom and observed the landscape. "What's going on here?" he asked, seemingly bemused by the twirling folklórico dancers. Bellamy was there to support his lady, but was also excited to see the night's special performance by John, who'd been a musical influence since Bellamy's childhood. 

Sir Elton, for his part, wore pink: hot pink shirt, hot pink glasses, black jacket with hot pink sparkles on the shoulders and shirt sleeves. (Does. Not. Give. A. Damn. What. You. Think.)

Party emcee Elizabeth Hurley introduced the singer after urging attendees to donate to a cause that she's been supporting for the past two decades. Sitting at the piano, surrounded by fake palm trees and a giant cutout of a full moon, John began to play the opening notes to "Tiny Dancer." It was Evelyn's song, he said, hardly even looking at the keys. And all the phones in the room went up at once to capture the moment.  

Elizabeth Hurley and Kate Hudson

Vera Wang

Constance Jablonski and Michael Kors

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Gel Manicures: Do they or do they not cause cancer?

A couple months ago, we jumped for joy when researchers determined that the UV lamps used to dry your polish in nail salons would not cause skin cancer.

However, The New York Post reports that the "lengthy" UV rays we're subjected to during gel manis can indeed up our risk of skin cancer. This is because when you get these manicures, your hand is in and out of the UV lamp. Officially confused, we spoke to some experts.

David Valia, Vice President of Research and Development for Creative Nail Design, says you have nothing to worry about: "The amount of energy from a UV lamp during a nail service would be roughly equivalent to the amount of UV exposure one would experience during a typical day of exposure in indoor fluorescent lighting."

Dermatologist Marina I. Peredo, M.D., and founder of Spatique Medical Spa, agrees that no immediate harm can be done from getting manicures, but she thinks you should still take precaution: "The threat may be minimal, but exposure is exposure. If you're going to be using one of these systems, use sunblock of at least 30 SPF on your hands."

In case you want the official stamp of approval: The Professional Beauty Association says, "Gels have been used safely for decades. The latest generation of gels is safer and better than ever. Independent studies have shown that UV lamps are safe and the equivalent of only a couple of minutes exposure to sunlight."

Boom.

You see, UV nail lamps only produce about 60 watts of power. And receiving a manicure every two weeks is the same as being in the sun for two minutes. So now that you have confirmation that your gel mani will not cause cancer, slap some sunscreen on your hands and go pamper yourself, girl.

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Your Gel Manicure <i>Won't</i> Cause Cancer

Gel Manicures: Do they or do they not cause cancer?

A couple months ago, we jumped for joy when researchers determined that the UV lamps used to dry your polish in nail salons would not cause skin cancer.

However, The New York Post reports that the "lengthy" UV rays we're subjected to during gel manis can indeed up our risk of skin cancer. This is because when you get these manicures, your hand is in and out of the UV lamp. Officially confused, we spoke to some experts.

David Valia, Vice President of Research and Development for Creative Nail Design, says you have nothing to worry about: "The amount of energy from a UV lamp during a nail service would be roughly equivalent to the amount of UV exposure one would experience during a typical day of exposure in indoor fluorescent lighting."

Dermatologist Marina I. Peredo, M.D., and founder of Spatique Medical Spa, agrees that no immediate harm can be done from getting manicures, but she thinks you should still take precaution: "The threat may be minimal, but exposure is exposure. If you're going to be using one of these systems, use sunblock of at least 30 SPF on your hands."

In case you want the official stamp of approval: The Professional Beauty Association says, "Gels have been used safely for decades. The latest generation of gels is safer and better than ever. Independent studies have shown that UV lamps are safe and the equivalent of only a couple of minutes exposure to sunlight."

Boom.

You see, UV nail lamps only produce about 60 watts of power. And receiving a manicure every two weeks is the same as being in the sun for two minutes. So now that you have confirmation that your gel mani will not cause cancer, slap some sunscreen on your hands and go pamper yourself, girl.

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Your Gel Manicure <i>Won't</i> Cause Cancer

Gel Manicures: Do they or do they not cause cancer?

A couple months ago, we jumped for joy when researchers determined that the UV lamps used to dry your polish in nail salons would not cause skin cancer.

However, The New York Post reports that the "lengthy" UV rays we're subjected to during gel manis can indeed up our risk of skin cancer. This is because when you get these manicures, your hand is in and out of the UV lamp. Officially confused, we spoke to some experts.

David Valia, Vice President of Research and Development for Creative Nail Design, says you have nothing to worry about: "The amount of energy from a UV lamp during a nail service would be roughly equivalent to the amount of UV exposure one would experience during a typical day of exposure in indoor fluorescent lighting."

Dermatologist Marina I. Peredo, M.D., and founder of Spatique Medical Spa, agrees that no immediate harm can be done from getting manicures, but she thinks you should still take precaution: "The threat may be minimal, but exposure is exposure. If you're going to be using one of these systems, use sunblock of at least 30 SPF on your hands."

In case you want the official stamp of approval: The Professional Beauty Association says, "Gels have been used safely for decades. The latest generation of gels is safer and better than ever. Independent studies have shown that UV lamps are safe and the equivalent of only a couple of minutes exposure to sunlight."

Boom.

You see, UV nail lamps only produce about 60 watts of power. And receiving a manicure every two weeks is the same as being in the sun for two minutes. So now that you have confirmation that your gel mani will not cause cancer, slap some sunscreen on your hands and go pamper yourself, girl.

Want more from Dara? Follow her on Twitter @dadeeyo

Photo: Istockphoto

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Your Gel Manicure <i>Won't</i> Cause Cancer

Gel Manicures: Do they or do they not cause cancer?

A couple months ago, we jumped for joy when researchers determined that the UV lamps used to dry your polish in nail salons would not cause skin cancer.

However, The New York Post reports that the "lengthy" UV rays we're subjected to during gel manis can indeed up our risk of skin cancer. This is because when you get these manicures, your hand is in and out of the UV lamp. Officially confused, we spoke to some experts.

David Valia, Vice President of Research and Development for Creative Nail Design, says you have nothing to worry about: "The amount of energy from a UV lamp during a nail service would be roughly equivalent to the amount of UV exposure one would experience during a typical day of exposure in indoor fluorescent lighting."

Dermatologist Marina I. Peredo, M.D., and founder of Spatique Medical Spa, agrees that no immediate harm can be done from getting manicures, but she thinks you should still take precaution: "The threat may be minimal, but exposure is exposure. If you're going to be using one of these systems, use sunblock of at least 30 SPF on your hands."

In case you want the official stamp of approval: The Professional Beauty Association says, "Gels have been used safely for decades. The latest generation of gels is safer and better than ever. Independent studies have shown that UV lamps are safe and the equivalent of only a couple of minutes exposure to sunlight."

Boom.

You see, UV nail lamps only produce about 60 watts of power. And receiving a manicure every two weeks is the same as being in the sun for two minutes. So now that you have confirmation that your gel mani will not cause cancer, slap some sunscreen on your hands and go pamper yourself, girl.

Want more from Dara? Follow her on Twitter @dadeeyo

Photo: Istockphoto

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