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Kookopa Takes the Anxiety & Expense Out of Dressing for Weddings

Since dressing for a wedding should be a fun experience, not a stressful bank breaker, you will love to know about Kookopa.


You can think of it as being your best friend's closet that you get to raid {but online}. Kookopa is an amazing community of women {who have all attended numerous weddings and special events} that let you tap into their closets to discover their designer gems that you can rent at a fraction of the original cost for your event {over 90% off}. You can even make money off of all the dresses you have purchased for weddings. And, since Kookopa takes care of the dry-cleaning, shipping and insurance - the entire process couldn't be simpler for you to get paid.

There are three main areas at Kookopa to help fill the needs from wedding guest to bridesmaid to even the bride herself . . .

1. Event Rentals:

When it comes to weddings, there are many events involved in the I Do's . . . engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, black tie weddings, weddings on a beach, weddings in the winter, etc. Balancing all the wedding events with the bills can be tough and that's where Kookopa comes in by having created the largest dream designer closet. With Kookopa, women can find the perfect outfit for any event at over 90% off. As Kookopa says, "Our differentiating factor from other services, is that you can find a diverse variety of styles from vintage to edgy, and a range of sizes that have been tailored to women’s bodies {ex. a black tie dress for a 5ft tall woman}. Through Kookopa, you are really finding our style and size mates who will help you dress for any event in your life."

2. Becoming a Lender:

Do you have designer gowns, handbags and shoes that are hanging in your closet having only been worn once or maybe twice? Why not let those pieces have a more adventurous life while you monetize on those fashion investments? At Kookopa, they have created an experience that is seamless and easy for everyone. Additional details of this unique service can be found on their site under the tab "How it Works : Lenders"

3. Monthly Subscription Service:

Since an event isn’t the only time a woman needs to look and feel great - Kookopa has a monthly subscription service that meets the everyday needs of women. With this service, you can select 3 designer pieces every month that are worth over $1,500 for less than the price of a J.Crew dress ($175). This service is great for the wedding season when you have multiple events for each wedding {such as wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, the event and the morning after brunch}. It’s also a great service for brides to find items for their honeymoon without breaking the bank.

A little bit on the background conversation that was the beginning of Kookopa: "We’ve all secretly longed to borrow that gorgeous dress from a stranger at a party but couldn’t because it would just be plain weird to ask. Could we connect everyone to create a dream closet where people can rent clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories from each other? Could we use technology to bring our favorite way “to shop” into the 21st century?"

And, from that - Kookopa was born!

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Perfectly Elegant Teri Jon Dresses in Every Size to Flatter Any Figure + a Free Shipping Offer
Happy Friday! Hoping those of you that have a 3 day weekend have some wonderful plans. I'll have a brand new post up on Monday, but since it's my hubby's birthday that day and our daughter is home from school and he's home from work, I think I might just have to take the day off as well to celebrate :)

But, before the weekend begins, I have an elegant way to end the work week as I introduce you to an affordable luxury line of dresses that feature timeless shapes to flatter all body types. Rickie Freeman is a woman owned business and has been designing beautiful feminine dresses for over 35 years. She understands how to flatter a figure and many of her Teri Jon dresses range in sizes from 2 thru 18. She designs quality dresses that are made to fit real women and make them feel and look BEAUTIFUL! You will find dress choices for the mother of the bride, sister of the bride, second weddings, as well as dresses for the rehearsal dinner, and bridal shower - even wedding gowns for the bride herself. Below is just a sampling of the many dress choices you will find in the Teri Jon online shop.

PS: For all my readers, you can receive FREE SHIPPING
on your TeriJon.com order with code Brenda2014

Teri Jon Elegant Dresses from Rickie Freeman in Every Size to Flatter Any Figure - click thru to see the blog post for a Free Shipping coupon code
I'd love to hear which Teri Jon dresses are your favorites, please share by leaving a comment :) And, be sure to stay tuned to my blog because in February, Rickie Freeman will be back with something new for my readers.

Don't forget... Receive FREE SHIPPING on your TeriJon.com order with code Brenda2014

Featured Dresses from top left to bottom right:
Lace Organza Ruffle Gown, Dusty Pink Boatneck Lace Cocktail Dress, Lace 3/4 Sleeve Off Shoulder Gown, Light Blue 3/4 Sleeve Lace A-Line Gown, Pink and Nude Lace Flounce Gown, Royal Blue Cocktail Dress with Sleeves
Manila Novias : Premium Wedding and Cocktail Gowns

sponsored post by Manila Novias

Ever wish you could have a hand-made wedding dress or party dress that was beautiful and at the right price? At Manila Novias Boutique you will find "quality in the design, the fabrics and a taste of tradition, handmade embroidery, lace and fine details". Manila Novias Boutique carries wedding gowns, mother of the bride/groom dresses and cocktail dresses.

There are 6 collections of wedding gowns at Manila Novias and each one contains multiple dress designs. You will see a variety of necklines, hemlines, lace, layered skirts, fabrics and even colored sashes {which I love having that added pop of color}.

All of the Manila Novias' gowns and dresses are 100% hand-made in Spain, and most of their fabrics come from the European Union. They only use top quality fabrics and material including Swarovski Crystal in all the gowns with crystal details. And, there's even free worldwide shipping on all of the dresses. For those of you in Spain, where Manila Novias is based, you would need to order your dress from any of the stores in the Spanish territory.