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Attleboro Salon Owner Plays Fairy Godmother to High School Girls

Deana started Cinderella Swap for girls because no one should be left out on prom night because they don't have a dress to wear.

 

Prom night is a night most people remember for decades after the special night, and every girl is entitled to that memory, one Attleboro salon owner says. 

Deana Pinette, owner of the Cutting Edge Salon & Spa in Attleboro, wants every girl to feel like Cinderella on their prom night, even if they can't afford a dress. 

That is why Pinette, HarborOne Credit Union, Cat Country 98.1 and many other local businesses have teamed up to offer for the third consecutive year, Cinderella Swap, an opportunity for high school girls to sift through the racks of nearly 1,000 prom dresses looking for the perfect one.

Along with the free dresses, Cutting Edge also has free shoes, purses and accessories to choose from to complete the full ensemble. 

If that is not enough, Pinette and her crew provide the girls with a gift bag of beauty products donated by Mary Kay consultant Donna Kepner, CB Sullivan Beauty Supply and Boston Beauty. 

For those dresses that are a little too big, no worries. Betty Dyer of Rehoboth has offered her free alterations for the Cinderella Swap.

Girls are encouraged to make their appointment, which are private and during the salon's non-business hours, as soon as possible. Appointments begin March 6. 

Several other local businesses have donated all the necessities for a perfect prom night. Items will be raffled and include:

  • a 10-passenger limo for the night from Prinstine Limousine in South Attleboro;
  • three free tuxedo rentals from Roberts House of Formals in South Attleboro; 
  • one bouquet and boutonniere set of flowers from Flowers by the Station of Attleboro, 12 American Express gift cards ($25 value) from Harbor One,
  • one up-do hairstyle, one free makeup application, two free tanning packages, one full set of nails, one manicure and a pedicure at the Cuttting Edge. 

The Cinderella Swap is not exclusive to Attleboro students. Each year since she started the swap, Pinette has provided dresses to girls from other Massachusetts cities and towns and from Rhode Island. The first year of the Swap, 109 girls went home with prom dresses, and 149 benefited in 2010. 

The dresses, some of which still have the tags on them, are donated by people in Attleboro and neighboring towns. There are several sizes available, though Pinette said she could use some additional plus-sized dresses to offer the girls this year. 

    Donna Anderson

    7:08 am on Monday, March 7, 2011

    Deana
    What a wonderful gift to share . When I went to Prom it was ok to swap a dress with a friend too and why not ?
    I love your way of thinking! If you need any dresses or shoes I have 4 daughters who have gone to many proms and would be happy to see what we have. I am a Unit Manager with lia sophia jewelry and would be willing to add a little sparkle if you need it!

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    Deana Pinette

    11:22 pm on Monday, March 7, 2011

    Donna
    We would love any dresses and or any accessories that you may have. It is because of people such as yourself that we are able to do this. Please drop off whatever you may have that you think will benefit the girls during any of our bussiness hours. We all appreciate it.
    Thank you,
    Deana

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    Donna Anderson

    5:48 am on Saturday, March 12, 2011

    Deana
    I sent you an inbox message on your facebook
    I would love to meet you and talk to you about helping out. I do have some dressses and shoes and purses, and will be coming in with them. the week escaped me!
    Let me know what you think...
    Thanks for sharing and making girls smile!

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    diane staples boucher

    5:46 pm on Thursday, May 5, 2011

    dear deanna was just wondering if u had any plus sizes for my daughter wants to go to the prom which she tells me at the last minute, and i really cant afford the gown..she is a special needs child, whom is a plus size..thanxs!

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    patty stoddard

    8:33 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012

    I have a few dresses that I would love to donate please let me know when you will be collecting fit the 2012-2013 school year

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