posted by The Princess Shop |
June 24, 2016 16:45
Here at The Princess Shop, we are making our way through our 9th graduation season with 130+ Princess Graduates in our Dress Program! We have seen amazing growth in numbers of women accessing the Dress Program, which lends out the dress and accessories to graduating women in financial and/or social need. Furthering that, for Saskatoon Graduates we can set them up with hair, makeup, photos, limo and corsage (Thanks to these amazing sponsors) to provide the enhanced graduation experience to mark the accomplishment.
Over the past 8 years (this year not included) we have supported 628 women for their graduation day. That means 628 women have attended their graduation feeling proud of their accomplishments, and equivalent to their peers. 628 women who might not have attended their graduation celebration at all, if not provided the opportunity to be a part of The Princess Shop's Dress Program.
That being said, we know a thing or two about graduation days: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Whether you're reading this and you're a graduate, an escort, a parent, friend or a family member of a graduate, this is for YOU! We all want the big day to go smoothly, but we know anything can go wrong. It is our goal for our Princess Graduates to have a stress-free graduation day! Having been a part of so many graduates' big day, and accompanying them to hair, makeup and photography appointments, we have learned a lot about quick fixes, and how to be prepared in case of anything - and we would love to share this with you!
Here is The Princess Shop's Graduation Emergency Essentials Kit:
- Safety Pins - these are a MUST for the day. They can temporarily fix anything from a shoe strap to a dress strap. They are small and can be thrown in a clutch easily!
- Mini Sewing Kit - these are found at the dollar store and contain needle, different colour threads, mini scissors and a thimble. We love these kits because they are compact and affordable!
- Hooks & Eyes - throw a couple of these into the sewing kit. These are important pieces at the top of a zipper to take the stress off fastening the dress.
- Tide to Go Pen - a miracle worker for stains!
- Baby Wipes - an alternative to the Tide to Go pen. Last year a Princess Graduate got RED lipstick on her WHITE dress... Baby Wipes to the rescue! A nice gentle solution!
- Crazy Glue - the dollar store also has mini crazy glue tubes which is amazing. If there is something a safety pin can't fix, then saftey glue is your best bet!
- Bandaids - for when those heels start to hurt!
- Extra Bobby Pins - in case a piece gently falls out of your amazing updo!
- Q-tips - to gently touch up makeup throughout the day
- Granola Bar/Protein Bar - this one is important! During big, stressful days we tend to forget to eat or lose our appetite. However, keeping in mind that your energy needs to be sustained through the whole day, from hair and makeup to photos, to walking across the stage to receive the diploma.
If you want to go all out (and if you have the cargo room), you can add these items:
- Oil blotting sheets
- Mini can of hairspray
- Ballet flats so you can really hit the D-floor!
- Fashion Tape (double-sided tape)
- Mini deodorant stick
Other words of wisdom? Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated; most graduation days take place end of June, which is known to be hot!
Oh, and don't forget your banquet/prom ticket!
Happy Graduation Day to all!
Much Love,
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posted by The Princess Shop |
June 7, 2016 09:41
The Princess Shop is now in its 9th Graduation Season in Saskatoon! What does this mean? It means we have helped over 628 young women in Saskatoon and surrounding areas to feel supported, celebrated, and beautiful on their graduation days.
If you are planning to graduate in 2016, we want to hear from you. What many do not know is that in addition to our Grad Dress Program, we also offer mentorship opportunities, and scholarship opportunities for all current and past Princess Graduates. If you are considering applying to be a Princess Graduate, here's what you need to know:
1. Print off our application form and submit it to info@theprincessshop.ca (or drop it off in person)
2. Once we have received your application, Karen from the Princess Shop will contact you to book your dress appointment with one of our volutneers!
3. At your dress appointment, you will have the opportunity to try on your favourite choices of our massive selection of new and gently used grad dresses!
4. At your appointment, you will also have the opportunity to choose shoes, jewellery, and handbag for your special day.
*All Saskatoon Princess Graduates will have hair styling, makeup artistry, photography, and corsage provided by the Princess Shop, and our wonderful sponsors!
5. Princess graduates are eligible to join our mentorship program, The Fairy Godmother program, as well as our Next Chapter program, which has scholarship opportunities that are available exclusively for Princess Graduates!
6. In addition to your graduation experience, The Princess Shop also holds three events annually that are great opportunities for you to meet fellow Princess Graduates, our wonderful volunteer team, and receive all of the support, and information you might need about our mentorship and scholarship programs! We encourage all Princess Graduates to attend!
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posted by The Princess Shop |
May 29, 2016 08:45
The Princess Shop is a non-profit located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, providing an enhanced graduation experience to young women all over the province of Saskatchewan! As a way to raise funds The Princess Shop is hosting a Wine-Raiser!! If you love supporting Saskatoon non-profits such as The Princess Shop AND enjoy drinking wine this is the fundraiser for you!
What is a Wine Raiser and How can you get involved?!
One bottle of wine is collected with each donation and you have a chance to win back your wine plus much more!
1st Place receives 45% of all wine bottles collected
2nd Place receives 30% of all wine collected
3rd Place receives 15% of all wine collected
4th Place receives 5% of all wine collected
And 5th Place receives 5% of all wine collected!
The only rules of the Wine-Raiser are as follows:
1 . Minimum donation of $20 and one bottle of wine with a chance to win back your wine plus more!
2. For every $20 donation your name is entered into the draw to win the bottles of wine! (For Example, $60 donation enters your name 3 times!)
3. Homemade wine will not be accepted
4. Draw is on June 30th
So what do you have to do?!
Contact a Princess Shop volunteer with your donation or email info@theprincessshop before June 30th!!
Cheers!
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