Friday, August 31, 2012

Win a FREE Alyce Designs prom dress every Friday!

Homecoming season is finally here. If you are a fan of Alyce Designs head-turning designs you have the chance to WIN a FREE Alyce Paris Homecoming dress for the next nine weeks! Each winner will be announced at 3 PM Central time via Facebook .

Check out all the details here
Alyce Paris Facebook page here

Shop the full Alyce Designs Collection here

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Do you want to be featured in Seventeen magazine?

Seventeen is honoring Quinceanera girls all over by giving them a chance to have their photo featured exclusively in Seventeen magazine. All you have to do to enter to win is send a picture of yourself in your favorite Quinceanera dress to AHou@hearst.com and let them know why you love it so much! Please include your full name, age and where you're from! Be sure to send a full head to toe look and please do not send Iphone/ mirror shots. Deadline is this Friday, August 31st at 10am so get those entries in now!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

An inside look in the Miss United States pageant!



Here you can go behind the scenes of a big name pageant such as Miss United States.

Shop our selection of pageant dresses here

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Designer Spotlight: Jonathan Kayne


Designer Spotlight: Jonathan Kayne
Project Runway alum Jonathan Kayne was always criticized for his designs looking too “prom” or “pageant”. When he was voted off the show he decided they were right, he was made for the prom and pageant industry! He started his own brand “Jonathan Kayne” and has been sought out by pageant beauties of all ages. His eye for fashion and creative thinking has brought him great fame in the industry. He was the first to create an “LED” light up prom dress and his designs have continually pushed the envelope! Cinderella’s Closet is a proud retailer of Jonathan Kayne! Shop here



Monday, August 27, 2012

Mrs. America Preliminary is tonight!

Good luck to all the lovely state contestants that will be competing in the Mrs. America Preliminary pageant tonight!

Watch the live stream here

Friday, August 24, 2012

Help one lucky girl win the Quince of her dreams!

Did you have a blast at your Quinceanera?! Share some of the love by helping another Quince girl win the bash of her wildest dreams. Its all about giving back, especially to those girls who may not be able to afford a lavish Quinceanera party. Verizon Wireless and Latin hip hop artist Daddy Yankee have teamed up to provide just that ...but only one girl can win! 
  • Prizes include: Planned bash including a dress, cake, and the works!
  • Performance by Daddy Yankee
  • Four (4) Verizon smartphones
  • Four $250 Verizon Wireless gift cards
  • A college scholarship 
Vote for the girl of your choice here 

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Who's That Girl: Alyssa Campenella

Have you seen the raven haired vixen in Sherri Hill's amazing ad campaigns? Its Alyssa Campenella, former Miss USA 2011. She seems to be one of Sherri Hill's muses as this is her second time appearing in her ad campaigns. Since her pageant reign for Miss America has been up she has taken up modeling and acting gigs from countless different recognized brands and companies. We love her look and she is definitely a pageant queen to aspire to be like!


Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Our Miss America is angelic in white!

Laura Kaeppeler looks graceful in her white Sherri Hill pageant dress. We look forward to seeing more of her during her Miss America reign, she has been busy nonstop traveling the world, doing special appearances, and charity work.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Modeling Tips! Be prepared for the Teen Board modeling auditions!

In spirit of our Teen Board modeling auditions this Saturday  8/25 we want to provide a few tips for girls to help them land the position! We hope this helps!

1. Look the part - Wear an outfit that shows off your personal style and personality. Just don't overdo it! The judges still want to see your figure.

2. Show your personality - Teen Board girls will be modeling all of our newest dresses in store, either as a live mannequin or walking in one of our many fashion shows, but they will also be a spokesperson for the Cinderella's Closet company. When the judges ask you a question, speak clearly and with enthusiasm. Bring up any special hobbies, school organizations you are involved in, sports you play, volunteer work you have done, etc. Importantly, be yourself!

3. Practice - Though no modeling experience is necessary to land a spot on the Teen Board, you may still want to flip through some fashion magazines to recreate some poses from your favorite supermodel. Think of this as extra credit and the judges will take notice!

Monday, August 20, 2012

Miss America - Before the big pageant!

All our 53 Miss America State contestants came out to show their support for The Miss America's Outstanding Teen pageant, which was later won by Rachel Yuki Wyatt of South Carolina. These lovely women will take that pageant stage in January to compete for the title of Miss America 2013!

Friday, August 17, 2012

Teen Board modeling auditions next Saturday!

Are you between the ages of 13-19 and want to model for Cinderella's Closet? We have just concluded our 2013 Cinderella's Closet catalog photoshoot and it was a great success. If you missed that opportunity here is another chance to model with us. 

Perks:
- Store discounts
- Earn modeling experience
- Participate in charitable events
- Be a spokesperson for Cinderella's Closet and teen girls everywhere

Modeling auditions are next Saturday 8/25/12 from 1-4 PM
 ***Please bring a pair of heels and some clear, body and head shots that we can keep. Please do not wear any scented perfumes  or lotions. Thank you***

Read all the details here
 

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Filipino Beauty queen beatboxes in Miss World 2012!


Filipino beauty Queenierich Rehman shocked the crowd she sang during the talent portion of the Miss World 2012 pageant and then broke out into a medley of beat boxing hits. We give her a A+ for creativity, I'm sure this has never been done on the pageant stage before!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Get to know Logan West - Miss Teen USA 2012



Who knew our new Miss Teen 2012 was so funny and cute? She will definitely appeal to the younger generation and with her anti-bullying campaign she will inspire so many others to take a stand for what they believe in!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Faviana: A Dress Is Born

Have you ever wondered what it takes to complete the beautiful Faviana dresses that you see available on cinderellasgowns.com? Interns at Faviana take you behind the scenes of Faviana headquarters to find out how!


Monday, August 13, 2012

See you next year Atlanta Apparel Market!

Atlanta Market concluded this past Sunday. We met up with old friends and met new ones, previewed some amazing fashions, and had a great time in the process.Our favorite part of the events were the fashion shows, and Tony Bowls was definitely one of our favorites, you will LOVE what he has in store for Prom 2013!

Over at Tony Bowls:

Friday, August 10, 2012

Atlanta Market 2012: Behind the Scenes at Jovani!

Atlanta Market is in full swing, two floors of prom and pageant heaven! Jovani is one of the most anticipated fashion shows of the year, here's a look inside!

Dresses Galore!

 Models on stage

They even have their own water bottles, how cute!

Stay tuned for more behind the scenes action!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Ashleigh "Party Dance"

We had the recent pleasure of having a rising pop star by the name of Ashleigh choose our store for the location for her party song "Party Dance"and her is the finished result... how cute! Cinderella's Closet has a new little girl pageant section that has everything a little girl could dream of wanting! 

Shop our little girl pageant section here

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Behind the Scenes at Atlanta Market!

This week is Atlanta Market a yearly event where designers, store owners, and fashion insiders flock from all over the country to Atlanta, GA to preview the newest Fall lines, purchase items for their store, and meet with other people in the business! We will soon have the Fall lines available in our store and online for you to purchase. Check back soon! 

Here's some behind the scenes action at the Precious Formals showroom! Here

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Designer Spotlight: Sherri Hill

Ask a group of girls from ages 13-22 who their favorite prom designer is and chances are they will unanimously say “Sherri Hill”. Sherri Hill is a world renowned designer hailing from Oklahoma. Her special occasion designs are unmatched when it comes to quality, price, and design, so much, in fact everyone from pageant queens to Hollywood celebrities have taken notice. Carrie Underwood, Selena Gomez, and Paris Hilton among others are huge fans of Sherri Hill and have worn her beautiful dresses for the cover of magazines, performances, and red carpet events all over. Sherri Hill doesn’t follow the trends, she sets the trends. We think her earth-shattering “Rockstar” Collection has been her most popular work to date with its cool multicolored sequin bustiers and flirty ruffled skirts. What girl do you know doesn’t want to be seen dripping in diamonds? We love her sexy short dresses, her flowing long dresses, and her fabulous ball gowns. Whatever you need, Sherri Hill’s got it! 

Here are some of Sherri Hill's signature dress styles:
 Shop Sherri Hill prom dresses here

Monday, August 6, 2012

Back to School Style!

While maneuvering through the hallways of your middle school or high school, put some pep in your step with these adorable Touch Ups flat shoes, so comfy and stylish! Pair with a jean jacket, flared skirt, and your favorite t-shirt for school. You can also wear these with a short babydoll dress for Homecoming! 


Friday, August 3, 2012

Pageant Dress Designer Spotlight: Mac Duggal

You don't have to be rich to buy a Mac Duggal pageant dress but you will look like it! Maybe it's Mac Duggal vast design aesthetic, his cultural background, or his apparent undying love for fashion but whatever it is that makes his designs so precious, it works! Girls want to feel confident and beautiful when they wear a dress and with Mac Duggal they can do just that. Pageant contestants want to wow the judges and with Mac Duggal pageant dresses they can do just that. Even the new Miss Teen USA 2012 Logan West has been crowned in a Mac Duggal pageant dress. You can spot a Mac Duggal dress by his rich fabrics, awe-inspiring prints, and his trendsetting silhouettes. Shop Mac Duggal here!


Thursday, August 2, 2012

Go for the Gold with 20% off STORE WIDE this Friday and Saturday!

Summer Savings are here!!! 
Shop our store this Friday and Saturday (August 3rd-August 4th) to enjoy 20% off of EVERYTHING!!!

Don't forget to bring your coupon! We'll see you soon!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Before you order....

Online dress shopping can be tough, especially when you aren't able to preview exactly how your desired dress will look in person and on your body. Here are some tips to make the process easier:

1. Take your measurements: This is the most important factor while online dress shopping. For special occasion dresses sizes are numbers, not S,M,L, and XL. Measure your bust, waist, and hips in inches for the best result. Sizes can be tricky, just because you are usually a size 2 in dresses you could run larger in special occasion dresses. It also depends on the brand. You could be a size 6 in Jovani and a size 8 in Tony Bowls. Remember you are responsible for which size dress you choose to wear.

2. Order as early as possible. Providing the correct measurements are the best way to ensure that your dress will fit but none of the dresses are custom made to fit your exact body type. Allow enough time when ordering for possible alternations. 
 
Ready to shop? Cinderella's Closet has got what you're looking for!