Staff Writers
Prom is less than a month away, ladies! Here are some
ideas to top off your dress.
Let loose without letting your hair down this prom
season. When dancing the night away with your friends, it can get really humid.
The best way to keep your hair looking beautiful is to keep it up.
- Pinned
Bun: Buns are an easy and simple way to look classy at prom. Sock buns can
be used to have a perfect ballerina type bun. Alternatively, curling hair
and pinning it into a circle creates an equally elegant look.
- Half
Updo: If your hair is shorter or you really want to wear it down, curled
and pinned locks are perfect for a polished look. It’s a
complementary look for strapless or low-backed dresses.
- Curled
Bob: This is a great style for those with short hair. Classic
pincurls or messy tresses can amp up your short hairstyle. You can
channel an inner Gatsby vibe by topping it off with a vintage type
headband.
- Braided
Crown: Braids are quick, easy and they add a chic and Bohemian flair to
whatever you’re wearing. There are various tutorials online showing
easy techniques for intricate woven strands.
- Sleek Pony: A polished ponytail gives a sophisticated classy look and is great for long hair lengths. All that’s needed is a brush, hairband and a bit of frizz control spray.
Complete your look with must have prom accessories
listed below.
- Shoes:
Prom shoes should be relatively formal and somewhat comfortable to be
dancing around in. Break the shoes in by wearing them around the
house a few weeks prior to prom. For longer dresses think about where the
hemline will be while wearing whatever shoes you decide on.
- Hair
Accessories: Some ideas for hair accents include jeweled headbands,
embellished pins, faux flowers, tiaras, and delicate chains. These items
can be found affordably at Claire’s, Glitter, and Target.
- Purse/Clutch:
Keep all your personal items in one safe area while having a cute
accessory for your gown. Great formal handbags priced affordably can be
found at Kohls, T.J. Maxx, or at Charming Charlies.
- Jewelry: Necklaces and earrings can add an elegant accent to many different dresses. With a simple dress, large statement earrings or necklaces depending on the neckline, can add some sparkle. A great place to find affordable faux diamond and pearl jewelry is Claire’s.
Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or a nail salon gal,
here are some ideas on how to prep your paws for prom.
- French
Tips: For a classic look that never fails choose the clean lines of a
french manicure. Easily done with a few coats of nude polish and a nice
white swipe across the tip. Tape and precision Q-tips can help with
creating a smooth finish.
- Floral
designs: Complement your corsage with floral fingertips. Apply a
base coat and using either pastel colors, or vibrant shades, swirl the
colors to create a miniature bouquet on each nail.
- Beads
and bows: Bedazzle your fingertips with mini beads, bows and glitter for
an extra bit of sparkle. Small nail art kits that can be found in
most cosmetics aisles offer an array of shine and shimmer to add to your
polished tips.
- Accent
nail: Play up a typical manicure with an accent nail, using it to contrast
and make a statement. A simple way is to have a complementary color
on the ring finger, such as a light blue against pale peach.
- Ombre:
The dark to light blending of colors is the hottest trend this year and
done with the mere dab of a sponge.
- Marbled
nail: While a bit tricky to master, the marbled nail yields a unique and beautiful
design every time. In essence the same technique as marbled paper,
only you substitute polish for ink and fingernails for paper.
- Stick
on nails: When time or skill is in short supply, stick on nails offer
plenty of great designs. When done well stick on nails can fool your
friends into thinking you went over budget in the salon.
Get your face looking flawless at prom. Here are three
traditional styles for formal wear makeup:
- Smokey
Eye: A great way to show off your natural eye color is by highlighting the
eyelid line with eye liner and deep shades of eye shadow. Target and Ulta
have inexpensive smoky eye kits that include deep shades of neutral toned
eye shadows. Also, a great combo for smoky eyes is a deep lipstick, like a
shade of red or violet.
- Natural
Nude: The “no-makeup” look is easy to achieve when neutral colored eye
shadows and liners are applied lightly. You can even add a light sparkle
eyeliner to make your eyes shine.
- Colorful:
Bring out your dress color with vibrant eye shadow or lipstick. It is
better to stick with either one or the other. Too much color can distract
from the dress.
Applying makeup for special occasions like prom, can
be difficult and hiring a makeup artist can be pricey. There are many ways to
highlight your best features with makeup. A quick google search will
yield guides on the different ways to flatter various facial structures.
