Guest Stylist: Ways to Wear Pink

Ellie Fund Guest Stylist Christina K Pierce shares her take on great ways to wear pink this month!

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, it is a perfect opportunity to pull out the feminine pink and blush tones in your closet. Though most women love pink, many struggle with finding ways to wear the hue without looking overly “cutesy” or like their childhood Barbie. Here are some tips on how to wear pink in ways that will keep you looking fresh and trendy this fall season:

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. 

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.

Cutouts:

Cutouts are a fun way to set a top or cocktail dress apart from the rest and despite popular belief, you do not 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, decollete, and arms are also ways to pull off the trend more subtly and conservatively. 

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Feeling inspired? Join us this Sunday 10/20 for a private Mimosa Shopping Brunch at Bloomingdales where you can find some of these styles and more and 10% of your purchases will go to the Ellie Fund. 

Limited tickets still available here!

Also be sure to head over to Dependable Cleaners for your dry cleaning needs. To support the Ellie Fund and thank its customers for their loyal support, Dependable Cleaners is offering 20% off all pink items, with 5% of all dry cleaning sales of pink items going to the Ellie Fund!

Valuable Resources for Breast Cancer Patients, Friends and Family

You’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis, now what?

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer it is easy to become confused and overwhelmed by the amount of information given. At the Ellie Fund, we always advise our patients to reach out to his or her care provider, patient navigator or social worker with any and all medical questions.  If you would like more information about how the Ellie Fund can help ease the effects of breast cancer on patients and their families, please visit us here or contact us here 

One amazing resource we would like to share with you today is Health Dialog! We are excited to partner with Health Dialog for our Do Good campaign this October. They have made their award winning breast cancer decision aid and links to the two Health Dialog Care Compass planning aids available here throughout the month.  

Health Dialog’s early stage breast cancer and breast reconstruction surgery decision aids help guide patients through all stages of the decision making process, from explaining how to read a pathology report to illustrating what a patient can expect from different types of surgeries. Health Dialog also offers planning aids for patients and families who are having needle or breast biopsies to prepare for what will happen before, during and after the procedures.  Patient-friendly explanations of medical terms, comparisons of treatment choices, photos, videos, diagrams, and a printable booklet enable patients to become active, engaged and informed as they make the medical decisions that are best for them.

“Facing a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming,” said Robert Mandel, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Health Dialog. “At Health Dialog, we believe information is one of the best tools a patient can arm themselves with. All of our efforts in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month are in the interest of providing women and their families with access to resources which help them better understand their condition and treatment options so they can feel more confident when making critical decisions.”

For more information, visit www.healthdialog.com.

Please note, this is just one resource of many. If you have questions or would like additional support please contact the Ellie Fund and your care provider. Be sure to consult with your medical provider first on any questions, concerns or medical decisions you make. 

Bringing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Back to a Local Level

Pink is everywhere this month thanks to the nationwide support of national companies, media and even the NFL around Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The outpouring of encouragement is inspiring and sheds light on the staggering statistic that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. But, when the pink disappears with the month’s end, we must remember that breast cancer remains and continues to affect the lives of women and families even in our own backyards.  

Each month, the Ellie Fund receives approximately 40-50 new requests for support services and is able to help over 500 women and their family members each year right here in Massachusetts.

While the national media attention is great and effectively calls attention to the large scale impact of this horrible disease, we don’t want to forget about our local community. 

This fall, as part of our annual Do Good campaign, local businesses, schools, and friends will come together to support the beast cancer patients in our community  by pledging to raise money and awareness for the Ellie Fund. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to help local families fighting breast cancer. We think we can do it, thanks to our incredible partners , events and to YOU.

Join our partners today and Do Good!