11th Annual Toilet PaperWedding Dress

By: Ramon Lazaro

 

(Boca Raton, FL) – If you can use toilet paper to make a beautiful wedding dress you just might win $10,000 and have your entry made into a real gown!

Everyone likes to save money here and there. And for some, saving money on weddings is more than a hobby, and a little less than an obsession. Laura Gawne and Susan Bain operate the popular website www.Cheap-Chic- Weddings.com.

The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin begins March 12, 2015 for the eleventh year in a row.

For the first time ever, Kleinfeld Bridal will create a wearable gown inspired by the Grand Prize Winner’s Entry! Contestants have until May 12, 2015 to submit their paper masterpieces. Top ten entries will be chosen then online voting will be open to the public.

The top ten dresses and their designers will be flown to New York City to participate in a live fashion show finale event at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City on June 17, 2015 where the top three winners will be chosen.

At the Finale Event, the dress entries will be judged by members of Cheap Chic Weddings, Charmin, Co- Owner of Kleinfeld, Mara Urshel and Celebrity Judge Mikie Russo, event planner and host of “Mikie Saves the Date” on FYI Network.

“The contest has grown immensely over the last ten years and we are always in awe of the beautiful gowns created by the contestants.” says Susan Bain, Co- Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings. “We specialize in making weddings chic on a budget but these designs often surpass even our imaginations.” added Laura Gawne, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings.

The Grand Prize winner will see their design created into a beautiful gown and receive $10,000, the second place winner will receive $5000 and the third place winner will receive $2500.

Here’s How to Enter:

First: Plan your design.

Second: Grab some Charmin Toilet Paper (Ultra Strong, Ultra Soft or Basic), tape and/or glue and/or needle and thread (that’s all you can use)! To help offset the cost of designing these memorable creations; Charmin is providing coupons by request at TPDresscontest@gmail.com

Third: Make the dress and headpiece on your model or mannequin and take some clear, unaltered digital photos (front, back and side). The dress must be able to be worn by a human!

All photos and an Official Entry form are to be submitted to Cheap Chic Weddings at TPDresscontest@gmail.com by May 12, 2015 at 11:00 PM EST. There is no entry fee. The Judging Panel at Cheap Chic Weddings will judge the digital photo entries.

Official contest rules along with lots of other wedding cost saving tips and information can be found at www.Cheap-Chic- Weddings.com.

 

MEMOI’S GLAM LEGGINGS

Nothing could be easier at home or abroad than rolling out of bed and throwing on a pair of MeMoi’s lavish leggings. Leading experts in design, fashion and garment technology, their innovative, slimming and comfortable leggings and tights are always both stylish and functional. Perfect for pairing with multiple tops for a chic jet-setting look, strolling through shops or museum hopping.

Glam up and get going in MeMoi’s Glamorous Sequin Leggings. A fun and funky way to elevate a night on the town without sacrificing comfort and support.

The ultimate in trendsetting versatility, Crystal Blue Denim leggings scream edgy sophistication. Pair with heeled booties for casual clubbing or neon top for an envy-inducing look while beachside shopping.

A pillar of the fashion community for more than 20 years, MeMoi understands that some situations call for extra smoothing. Part of MeMoi’s innovative and trusted shapewear line, the High- Waisted Capri firms and supports legs, thighs and tummy while avoiding those pesky panty-lines.

The price is $38 for Sequin Leggings, $36 for Denim, and $26 for Shapewear Capris, and for a limited time, get 25% off using the code LOVE4EVER

 

TIPS ON HOWTO SAVE ON FASHION ESSENTIALS

Tip #1 Shop the Pre-Sale Events Start early by shopping online for pre-Spring and Summer sale events. Visit your favorite retailer’s website or social media feed to see when their sale event begins. The best day to check is on a Friday, because most of the big sale events happen during the weekend.

Tip #2 Mix the Old With the New Stretch your dollar further by mixing the old with the new. Check your closet first or shop the clearance rack to find last season’s basics (like camis, tees, tanks, and bralettes) for less, and pair them with the season’s hottest trends. For example, pastel flats are trending this Spring but you don’t have to buy an entirely new outfit for itsimply wear it with a t-shirt and jeans and add your winter booties to complete the look.

Tip #3 Use Coupon Codes Most major retailers have coupon codes ready to be used. You just have to know where to look. Visit websites like Sointheknow.com to find great deals on popular fashion and beauty brands.