Whether you look back fondly or cynically at the momentus day, prom is no doubt expensive! Between the dress, shoes, jewelry and such -- you could feed a small village. Enter the Glass Slipper Project, a non-profit that's been making a prettier prom for Chicago teenagers since 1998. For the weeks before the big day, girls can stop by the pop-up boutique and pick out a gown and the whole shebang for free! Over the last decade, Glass Slipper has helped make magical memories for more than 10,000 young ladies who otherwise couldn't afford it.
My friends and I (and our Moms!) volunteered this past Saturday and it was so great to see these girls light up when they found "the" dress... click here for a more photos.
