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Dependable Cleaners Partners with The Ellie Fund for 2013 Do Good Campaign

Get 20% off Dry Cleaning of all Pink Items – 5 % will benefit local families fighting Breast Cancer;

Offers tips on how to wear pink this season

(Quincy, Mass., October 8, 2013) In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dependable Cleaners is partnering with the Ellie Fund and its annual Do Good Campaign, raising funds for local families to ease the fight against breast cancer.

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Throughout the month of October, Dependable Cleaners will offer 20 percent off the dry cleaning of all pink items.  Five percent of the cost of dry cleaning these items will be donated to the Ellie Fund, a non-profit organization based in Needham, Mass. Dependable Cleaners has committed to raising a minimum of $1,000 for the Ellie Fund throughout the duration of the campaign.

Additionally, Dependable Cleaners asked fashionista Christina K. Pierce to help with some tips on how to wear pink in ways that will keep you looking fresh and trendy this fall season. Here are three stylish ways to incorporate pink into your wardrobe:

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1.     Pink suede

Pink suede is a great way to add texture and a pop of femininity to any outfit. It pairs great with any neutral base such as beige or brown and even compliments navy and winter white. Incorporating pink suede into your footwear is a great way to spice up a desk to dinner outfit while grabbing drinks with your girlfriends.

2.     Contrast Trim

A more contemporary way to wear pink and incorporate some edge is to pair the color with black and grey. Selecting a soft blush pink is a great shade to pick when wearing this trend. Look for blouses with piping or contrast color collars to add a sharp contrast to an otherwise soft, feminine look.

3.     Cutouts

Cutouts are a fun way to set a top or cocktail dress apart from the rest and despite popular belief you don’t need to be magazine toned to pull off the look. Look for shapes that are less form fitting and won’t allow for cutouts to be too tight that can make even the tautest of skin look like it is trying to break free. Cutouts by the shoulders, decollate and arms are also ways to pull off the trend more subtly and conservatively.

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Dependable Cleaners’ participation in the Do Good campaign will run through October 31st. Dependable Cleaners 16 locations are participating in the campaign, as well as their 30 home delivery areas.  For a full list of locations, visit www.DependableCleaners.com.  To learn more about the Do Good campaign, visit www.Elliefund.org/DoGood.

About Dependable Cleaners

For over 65 years, Dependable Cleaners, a three generation family-owned company, has been providing premium cleaning services throughout greater Boston and southern Mass. Dependable Cleaners aims to maintain its legacy as Boston’s leading provider of superior garment care and exceptional customer service, while introducing the newest industry technologies and services to its customers. For more information, please visit www.DependableCleaners.com.

About The Ellie Fund

The Ellie Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that fights breast cancer and eases its effects on patients and families by providing transportation to medical appointments, childcare, housekeeping, groceries, and nutritious prepared/delivered meals free of charge to hundreds of women and family members across Massachusetts each year.  The organization was founded by brothers Jeff and Eliot Popkin in 1995 to honor their mother’s courageous nine year fight for hope and her giving spirit that touched everyone she knew throughout her life.

About Christina K. Pierce-Boutique Fashion Agency

Christina K. Pierce is the perfect fusion of luxury and practicality.  Fashion and business.  It provides completely personalized concierge fashion styling services for individuals and brands.  As your personal stylist, Christina K Pierce provides an extensive menu of services ranging from wardrobe updates to celebrity style packages.  For more information please visit www.christina-pierce.com

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