"PROM NIGHT"

Brittney Snow
“I actually went to my prom on American Dreams in the '60s, which was really fun, I guess, in like a '60s prom dress and everything. But I never got to go back to my real prom."

The Prom, in a girl’s perspective, must be one of the highlights and memorable events in her teenage life. It’s all about over-preparing, dressing up really pretty in elegant formal wear, dancing the perfect night away, with a date, or with friends. It’s all about being a princess for a night.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PROM...

The high school prom is a tradition. Whether it's located at a fancy country club or in a high school gym, the prom is the main dance of the year and a special night for all involved. Learn how to properly prepare for the high school prom so you can relax and enjoy your evening.

Step 1:
Secure tickets for the prom. Purchase tickets for the dance in advance if necessary or set aside money to buy them at the door.

Step 2:
Choose your attire. Buy a prom dress that matches your style and budget. Find appropriate shoes and accessories to compliment your dress. A tuxedo can be purchased, but is usually rented. Call formal wear shops in your area to find out about rental specials. Ask your date some information about attire. A guy needs to know the colors in his date's dress to match a corsage; a girl needs to know what type of tuxedo her date is wearing to order an appropriate boutonnière.

Step 3:
Make reservations for dinner if the prom venue isn't serving a meal. Choose an appropriate place with a more formal setting. Call the restaurant in advance; popular restaurants book quickly on prom night.

Step 4:
Set up transportation for prom night. If using your own vehicle or your parent's car, fill the gas tank, clean out the interior and wash the exterior. If you'd rather arrive at prom in a limousine or another luxury vehicle, secure the rental well in advance for a better selection and price.

Step 5:
Call your salon for an appointment as salons book fast, especially if many schools have prom on the same night. Have a list of backup salons in case your first choice is booked.

How to Handle a Mother-in-Law

It's said that you don't marry a person, you marry a family. Just as your own family has its complexities and uniqueness, so will your spouses. The challenge is getting to know how to handle each member in your spouse's family, including your mother-in-law.

Step 1:
Listen. Be open to getting to really know who your mother-in-law is. The more you get to know her, the more you'll understand her likes and dislikes, where the two of you are likely to mesh well, and where you may tend to have differences of opinion.

Step 2:
Reach out to your mother-in-law from the very beginning. Show her how much you love your spouse, and how happy you are to be a part of the family. Your interest will emit a friendly, welcoming attitude.

Step 3:
Be careful complaining about your mother-in-law to your spouse. Remember that it's difficult to hear negative things about your own parents, and what may only seem like venting to you may be very hurtful to your spouse. You do not want to come between your spouse and your mother-in-law.

Step 4:
Establish yourself as part of the family and not an outsider. For some people, accepting someone new can be difficult. Make your mother-in-law feel comfortable around you by asking her personal questions and showing genuine interest in your shared family.

Step 5:
Demand respect. You should never feel the need to take disrespect from someone, including someone in your family. Stand up for yourself if you feel this is the case.

Step 6:
Accept your mother-in-law as a part of your life and family, whether or not you have a close personal relationship.

Wedding day make-up.

As with anything else to do with your wedding, from accessories to favors, deciding on the look or theme of your wedding day make-up is important to complete the look. And while make-up properly applied can enhance already beautiful features, make-up applied with a heavy hand can sometimes leave the bride looking unnatural.

A small amount of translucent powder to eliminate shine, one coat of mascara and a bit of natural lip gloss is all you need to let your natural beauty shine through. While the cost of these few items does not have to be through the roof, it makes sense to invest in good quality products.

If you wish for a look that is a little more polished, without looking overdone, add on to the natural look listed above with some blush and light eyeshadow in shades of peach, plum or brown. All offer light highlighting while still maintaining that natural look.

For a little extra boost, you might also want to add some brown eyeliner on the upper and lower lash lines to give your eyes soft definition.

Have the wedding dress and need to step into the glamour limelight for this one special day? Here is where the artistry of make-up can truly transform. For a heavier more glamorous application, it's best to let a professional take the reigns. Dark full lips and smouldering smoky eyes requires the light touch of an expert to ensure the beautiful and elegant look you deserve. While an added expense and time factor in preparations, a truly glamorous look is a work of art and should be left to the artists with the talent to pull it off.

Whatever look you decide on, make-up should always represent who you are and not someone you are hoping to be. After all, the person that is facing you at the end of that aisle is someone who fell in love with you just as you are.

The Best Look for Your Face Shape.

When designing formal updos, hairstylists use your facial shape and features as a guide to what will be most flattering. Here are some basic rules to keep in mind:

OVAL: This most proportional of facial shapes gives you lots of freedom. When selecting an updo, decide which features you'd like to play up or down. For instance, to show off great eyes, select a 'do with brow-skimming fringe. Or, to spotlight a porcelain complexion, sweep hair completely off the face.

ROUND: Soft curls at the top of your head provide an instant "face lift", while height at the top of a round face will elongate it. Side-swept bangs have a slenderizing effect and help direct attention to the eyes.

SQUARE: Offest stong lines with softness and curves. A half-up style with loosely curled locks falling past the chin could be just the thing. Or let sides come slightly forward to divert attention from the jaw area.

HEART: Try a partial updo that pairs below-the-chin texture with a back twist. If you want to wear hair p in curls, direct them over to one side from a deep part, letting a few strands escape to the forehead.

LONG: Avoid any formal updos with lots of height on top. Instead, opt for a look with soft, below-the-brow fringe, swept back sides and a nape knot.

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