http://prom.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-20T20:39:59Z Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:39:59 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/21/trends-for-prom-2012.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/3/A/S/-/-/2012PromTrendCollage.jpg" alt="prom 2012 trends" />No doubt you've been browsing tons of prom dresses online to try and figure out which one you want to rock for prom 2012. There are so many options! But, you can stay true to your personal style while still looking trendy. Here are a few of my favorite trends for prom this year:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/21/trends-for-prom-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/21/trends-for-prom-2012.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:57:50 +0000 2012-02-21T15:57:50Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/20/diy-prom-nails.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/3/z/R/-/-/GalaxyNails.jpg" alt="Galaxy Nails" />Think of your prom manicure as another must-have accessory for your big night. Your hair and makeup will be flawless, and your nails should be groomed, too. But before you rush out to book an appointment with a nail salon, consider doing your prom nails yourself. It might take a little bit of practice, but I'm confident you can decorate your nails with a starry galaxy, a comic book strip, sparkles and crackles. Check out these photos of DIY manicures done by myself or my friends. Tutorials are included, and once you get the hang of them, your friends will think you're a manicure genius! Check it: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/od/prompreparations/tp/Get-The-Ultimate-Prom-Nails.htm">Get the Ultimate Prom Nails.</a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/20/diy-prom-nails.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/20/diy-prom-nails.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:39:59 +0000 2012-02-20T20:39:59Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/19/find-the-best-dress-for-your-body.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/H/e/R/-/-/BodyTypeCollage.jpg" alt="Dress by Body Type" />Look around at the girls in your class. There are practically as many different body types as there are personalities. Whether you're short, tall, curvy, pudgy or somewhere in-between, there is a dress silhouette that will flatter your body type. I've combed the red carpet to find the best dresses for a ton of different body types. Check out how leggy Shailene Woodley rocks a sleeveless dress, how petite Sarah Hyland wears a mini dress and how curvy Demi Lovato wears a v-neck gown. See whose body you resemble, then use this as a guide to finding the dress that will flatter your figure: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/od/Dress-Basics/ss/Dresses-For-My-Body-Type.htm">How to Dress for my Body Type. </a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/19/find-the-best-dress-for-your-body.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/19/find-the-best-dress-for-your-body.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:47:53 +0000 2012-02-19T12:47:53Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/14/what-should-you-bring-to-prom.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/9/F/M/-/-/PackedPurse.jpg" alt="What to Bring to Prom" />Lots can happen on prom night, and there are more than a few travel-sized essentials that you should bring to prom. From breath strips to bobby pins and even a condom, I've prepared a handy checklist that will help you deal with <em>every</em> prom night situation.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/14/what-should-you-bring-to-prom.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/14/what-should-you-bring-to-prom.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:00:41 +0000 2012-02-14T01:00:41Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/13/grammy-trend-sparkly-neutral-dresses.htm <p>Combing through the hundreds of red carpet photos that were snapped at the Grammy's, one trend definitely stood out: neutral toned dresses embellished with gorgeous beads, sequins and sparkles.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/H/Y/R/-/-/Grammys_TaylorSwift.jpg" alt="Taylor Swift Grammy Dress" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/od/formalfashionforgirls/tp/Steal-Taylor-Swifts-Look-For-Prom.htm">Taylor Swift</a> </strong>looked like a refined country diva in a cap-sleeve high-necked gold and beige gown that was decorated with thousands of tiny beads that created swirls, squares, flowers and nearly every shape known to designers. Her gown's train featured delicate cut-outs and an eye-catching train. Maybe it's just me, but something about Taylor Swift's Grammy gown reminds me of Egyptian hieroglyphs.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/13/grammy-trend-sparkly-neutral-dresses.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/13/grammy-trend-sparkly-neutral-dresses.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:37:41 +0000 2012-02-13T03:37:41Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/07/mix-and-match-evening-separates.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/H/P/R/-/-/HollandRodan_Separates.jpg" alt="holland rodan" width="145" height="258" />When a mini dress seems a little too tried-and-true and a long gown is too fancy, consider mixing and matching evening separates. Celebs do it all the time, and it totally sets them apart from everyone else on the red carpet.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/07/mix-and-match-evening-separates.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/07/mix-and-match-evening-separates.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:09 +0000 2012-02-07T08:00:09Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/06/my-best-beauty-tips-for-prom.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/3/L/R/-/-/ShaileneWoodley_GoldenGlobesClose.jpg" alt="Shailene Woodley" />Ever wondered how to get your makeup to stay on through pre-prom photos, dinner, dancing and the after-prom party with minimal touch-ups? Or how to make sure your dress fits in all the right places, and your feet survive in your epic new heels all night long? These <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/od/prompreparations/a/Beauty-Tips-For-Prom.htm">beauty tips for prom</a> will have you looking perfect from head to toe in every photo you take!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/06/my-best-beauty-tips-for-prom.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/02/06/my-best-beauty-tips-for-prom.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:08:11 +0000 2012-02-06T13:08:11Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/31/design-your-own-prom-dress-with-these-handy-websites.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/3/T/R/-/-/DesignerSketch.jpg" alt="Designing Your Own Prom Dress" />Whether you're a budding fashion designer or you just can't find the dress of your dreams, you may want to considering designing your own dress for prom. No sewing machine? No problem. I found three awesome online shops that will literally make any dress you desire! You can send them a sketch, photos or use their handy dress designer to create the dress of your dreams.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/31/design-your-own-prom-dress-with-these-handy-websites.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/31/design-your-own-prom-dress-with-these-handy-websites.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:30:24 +0000 2012-01-31T20:30:24Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/16/golden-globes-fav-sarah-hyland.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/3/I/R/-/-/SarahHyland_GGlobesClose.jpg" alt="Sarah Hyland Dolce &#038; Gabbana" /><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/3/J/R/-/-/SarahHyland_GglobesLong.jpg" alt="Sarah Hyland Dolce &#038; Gabbana" />Let's be honest. The best part of awards shows is the red carpet. I get so much inspiration from the hair, makeup, jewelry and gowns. I could care less who wins that little gold statue... just tell me what everyone's wearing, and I'm satisfied.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/16/golden-globes-fav-sarah-hyland.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/16/golden-globes-fav-sarah-hyland.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:54:19 +0000 2012-01-16T16:54:19Z http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/02/steal-demi-lovatos-style.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/prom/1/3/E/R/-/-/Demi_RedLips_PlungNeckline.jpg" alt="Demi Lovato" />I think 2012 is going to be the year Demi Lovato comes into her own, style-wise. When she was touring with the Jonas Brothers and starring on "Sonny With a Chance," her red carpet style was definitely more teeny-bopper, with lots of hats, eclectic fabrics and innocent-looking makeup. Now that she's broken off from her squeaky-clean image and redefined herself with her hit single "Unbroken," her style has skyrocketed into the diva category- in a good way! Lately she's been sporting dark lips in a rainbow of reds, wearing floor-length gowns that show off her gorgeous curves, and throwing a bit of her rocker edge into her style, with plenty of black leather and metallic jewelry. To see how you can copy Demi Lovato's style for your dance, check out her signature looks: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/od/Get-The-Look/tp/Steal-Demi-Lovatos-Style-For-Prom.htm">Steal Demi Lovato's Style for Prom. </a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/02/steal-demi-lovatos-style.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://prom.about.com/b/2012/01/02/steal-demi-lovatos-style.htm Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:28:22 +0000 2012-01-02T14:28:22Z