Nothing says luxury like a touch of gold. Make your Homecoming shine with a dash of gilded beauty! --Angel
1.Valentino Gold, $55 2.Metallic Bronze Nail Lacquer, $3 3.L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Golden Splendor, $8.95 4.Stila Cosmetics Eye Shadow Trio in Gold Glow, $28 5.Benefit Cosmetics Gilded Highlighting Pencil, $20
It's going to be a long night! To keep your face looking bright and flawless, pack a beauty compact that you can use for quick easy touch-ups. We like Benefit's Realness of Concealness ($32) -- it has concealer, an eye brightener, and a luminizer to give you gorgeous skin, no matter how late you stay out! --Angel
FIDM opens doors. Student Harmony Viray is well aware. Through the FIDM Career Center, she found out about an internship opportunity at TeenPROM Magazine. "I have always been interested in working for a magazine and my career advisor thought it was a great fit for me!"
Harmony is working on the 2010 issue of TeenPROM. "This is my first time ever working for a magazine, so everything is a learning experience for me. Luckily, I have been able to participate in the many angles of magazine production. I would have never guessed just how many dresses and accessories need to be pulled in order to find the right fit for a story. I've also had exposure to the beauty department, researching the best bargain make-up and picking the perfect body scrub. I have found there are so many aspects to putting a magazine together, including everything from booking models to finding a nail polish for under $2."
Would you believe the prom styles for 2010 have already been created and are beginning to go into production! Harmony is in the know on all the new trends. Here she is swimming in samples called in for shoots.
We asked her what the major dress trends are for next year. "For 2010, there are a ton of bold and exotic prints. It's all about color! There is also lots of glitz, so anything metallic or sequined is something to look forward to. My favorite trend is probably the short party dress because it will always call for a fun and flirty night!"
With the internship at TeenPROM, Harmony has been exposed to styling prom dresses as well. "I am loving feather accessories in the hair. Piling on bangles and bracelets can make the outfit more fun. Also, belting dresses makes for a totally different look."
Harmony is majoring in Visual Communications. "I'm learning an array of things--I'm sketching, creating digital imaging, and making marketing proposals. I think the major is broad enough for anyone trying to figure out exactly what they ultimately want to do. I am looking forward to taking Fashion Styling & Coordination because through my internship, I have found I have a huge interest in styling and working on editorial photo shoots."
"The best thing about FIDM is that you are surrounded by people who share a common passion and interest. Everyone is reaching for a similar goal, which makes it an inspiring place to be. People are creating things and thinking in unconventional ways."
Here is Harmony in the TeenPROM shoe closet. "The thing I love about fashion is that it's fun!" We couldn't agree more.
--Gigi Hooghkirk
From fashion to beauty, purple reigns this season! Get dressed in pretty plum hues, or add a dash of aubergine to your lids for a bold smoky eye effect. --Angel
1.Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum Spray, $44 2.Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Night Butterflly, $56 3.Benefit BADgal Plum Mascara, $19 4.Stila Pomegranate Crush Lip & Cheek Stain, $24
1.Esme Purple Homecoming Dress, $100 2.Sweetheart Strapless Ombre Dress by Mori Lee, $132 3.Laundry by Shelli Segal Sweetheart Strapless Gown, $285 4.Trixxi Beaded Origami Top Dress, $76
Your hair is perfect, your makeup is divine, but don't ignore your arms, shoulders, and legs. Give yourself a gorgeous glow with shimmery bath and beauty products that'll make you twinkle like the stars! --Angel
1.Aquolina Pink Sugar Roll-On Shimmering Perfume, $18 2.Kings & Queens Shimmering Body Milk, $11 3.Creative Sensations Vanilla Shimmer Hand and Body Lotion, $11.50 4.Michael Kors Leg Shine, $32 5.Urban Decay Shimmer Powder, $26 6.Benefit Kitten Classic Powder Puff, $26 7.The Body Shop White Musk® Sensual Shimmer Fragrance, $24
Just how did Nicole Richie pull of those insanely-sweet-yet-somehow-sophisticated eyes? Simple! All it took was a little liquid eyeliner and false lashes. Here's how you can get the same look! --Angel
1. Apply falsies to the outer corners of your eyes--you can cut strips or buy individuals, like these from Make Up For Ever ($14). Click here for expert tips on applying lashes.
2. Line your upper lids using a pen-point liquid liner with a felt tip for flawless
application. Start at the inner corner and "draw" a thin, smooth line, getting wider as you move to the outer corners. Try ck Calvin Klein Electric Edge Liquid Eyeliner Marker Pen ($16).
3. Apply a coat of volumizing mascara to help the falsies stick to your own lashes, plus give you amazing fullness. Bare Escentuals Big Tease Mascara ($15) works wonders!
Eyebrows are in! Take a cue from the stars and leave your eyebrows intact for Prom. Too much tweezing can result in a sad, shocked, or angry expression on your face -- even if you're perfectly happy! Leave eyebrows alone so they can grow out, then go to a reputable salon to have them shaped for Prom night. --Angel
Overplucked? Use a conditioning treatment to help skimpy brows grow back quickly. Try Eye Grow Brows!($25) from Ramy Beauty.
Getting glam for Prom doesn't have to break the bank -- just pick up one, two, three, or all ten of these beauty essentials to add to your arsenal! --Angel
1. Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Fragrance Wave Rollette, $10 2. Sugar Pump 'N Shine Lip Plumper/Gloss Duo, $5 3. Girlactik Glam Eye Powder, $8.40 4. OPI Nail Lacquer, $7.75 5. L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipgloss, $9.99 6. Sephora Brand Glitter Lashes, $5 7. e.l.f. Brightening Eye Color, $1 8. Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara, $4.99 9. e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder, $1 10. Vincent Longo Brow/Lash Comb, $6
Get gorgeous with one (or all) of these red-hot beauty trends! --Angel
Put some va-va-voom in your 'do this Prom! This glamorous Bardot-inspired hair is tons easier than you might think. Here's how to do it:
1. Set dried hair on large rollers. You can do this the morning of and leave them in for a couple of hours.
2. Remove rollers and tease hair at the crown.
3. Smooth hair over teased part, then twist into a loose bun and secure with hair pins.
4. Sweep bangs to the side and finish with a holding spray, like Bumble and Bumble's.
Brighten your look with a delicious berry color! For maximum impact, add a clear gloss over the color. Nars Lipgloss in Stella ($24) gives you the color and the shine.
Make your eyes pop! Purple tones really make eyes stand out, plus this look will be stunning with any color dress you wear. Give MAC Eyeshadow in Satellite Dreams ($14.50) a try.
For more Prom beauty trends, head to Makeover Magic on Fashion Club!
