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May 3, 2007

Super Solids: Prom Dresses

Multi colored and jewel studded dresses are fabulous, but there is nothing wrong with a good solid. Solid colored dresses actually give you more creative freedom! You can't go to prom barefoot and who can resist picking up some brilliant jewelry for everyone to feast their eyes on. Take for instance this stunning Charlize Theron dress. You see what beautiful curves this dress presents; it's a real head turner. With a solid colored dress such as this; what color shoes and accessories you choose is up to you.

It's great not to be limited to any particular color; let's use gold for example. When you are limited to a certain color you will find that you can rarely accessorize the way you want. If you happen to find a cute gold pair of shoes; you can bet that they will be sold out in your size. It is then you will truly regret choosing that gold trimmed prom dress, for now you are doomed to trudge back and forth across town in search of shoes in that same shade of gold. Chances are that if/when you finally find them they won't be very pretty.

Other noteworthy solid colored dresses are the Jovani 105852175 prom dress and the Jovani Beyond b5357130. Go ahead and buy that knock out necklace that would have lost its luster were it buried under a beaded halter. Pick a dress that speaks without trying. Pick a dress that compliments your figure without hiding it. For someone with a lot of sass this Jovani Beyond b5311195 might just be for you. Solid scarlet; this playful ruffle bottomed gown just needs a pair of shoes and it's good to go.

May 6, 2007

Prom Activities

It is no wonder why prom gets all the attention of high schoolers. You get to dress up, go out with your best friends, and enjoy a night of fun and freedom. Worried about not having enough things to do? Well, now you don't! At www.bestpromdresses.com we have put together a list for you that includes some ideas that you and your prom date may want to participate in.

Go bowling

Go out to eat at a restaurant

Hit up a late-night arcade

Attend a concert (one that is approved by your parents of course!)

A friend's house and/or backyard for a small get together

The beach

A lock-in

Catch a movie

Get a camping trip planned

Whatever you and your date decide, make sure to be safe and enjoy yourselves!

May 9, 2007

Junior Prom Dresses

This is it, the Junior prom! Dresses are the first to-do on your get ready for prom check-list. The guys are getting the limo and making the dinner reservations, buying the tickets, getting the corsage, renting the tux and planning a day activity but the really important job has been left to you. Junior prom dresses are everywhere and you probably think you can't find an original one to buy. You couldn't be more wrong. Junior prom dresses are on the Internet too so you can find a style that might not be in your local stores.

On this website there are other articles that will give you tips on how to find the Junior prom dress of your dreams. We have also provided links to great junior prom dress sites. Read about junior prom dresses and what's in and what's out in the tips below.

The first thing to consider before buying junior prom dresses is your budget. You can find a dress in every budget category but until you determine that' you will be doing a lot of needless searching. Junior prom dresses can range anywhere from $150 or even less to hundreds of dollars. The next thing to consider is your personal style. If you are a sporty gal you might not feel comfortable in a lot of frills or fluff.

Junior prom dresses can be found that are super frilly or super plain. A key point to remember is comfort. If you get something too tight, too fluffy or too long or short you will be fussing with it all night and not be enjoying yourself. Check out our other articles on how to find just the right junior prom dresses to choose from.

May 11, 2007

Punk Prom Dresses

Punk prom dresses might sound like a term that defies description but that is not the case. Think different and daring and you are thinking of punk prom dresses that are back in style. Punk is just an eclectic style that brings out the fun and sassy attitude of the punkster. Finding punk prom dresses might be a little bit harder than finding mainstream dresses but you will still be able to find them.

With new style trendsetters like Kelly Osbourne punk prom dresses are very much in style. You can have so much fun with punk prom dresses it's a wonder not everyone is doing it. The great thing about punk prom dresses is that you aren't limited in where you can shop. You can take several different pieces and tie them together to create your own punk prom dress.

Many vintage and thrift stores carry perfect pieces to create punk prom dresses. Even mainstream designers are starting to add punk prom dresses to their repertoire. Take your time in making your punk prom dresses choices. The chances for you and another girl to choose the same punk prom dress are very slim but just in case be sure to add your own flair with accessories and other trims.

May 12, 2007

Prom buying plan

Okay, ready, set, go! You've been asked to the prom and now its time to go find a prom dress. If you haven't already begun your prom dress search than you had better get looking! You can find prom dresses in your local dress or bridal shop, specialty clothing stores, through catalogs or through thousands of Internet websites. To find a prom dress you can go virtual through the Internet.

Your prom dress search doesn't stop after you have found the dress. Oh no! The next thing on your list is shoes, then purses, wraps, jewelry, make up and hairstyles. A Prom dress search includes the trip to the salon or day spa and a good tanning session or two. People usually begin their prom dress search before they have even been asked out. That way they already have the jump or if they don't get asked until the last minute they are already fully prepared.

Find prom dresses with plenty of time left over to perform any alterations that might be needed and to have the dress pressed and ready to go. Take your mom or best friend to help you find a prom dress so you have a second and even third opinion. Your mom might hold the purse strings and your friend might have a flair for fashion. Either way it is more fun to go find prom dresses with someone then it is alone.

May 15, 2007

Prom Shoes

Alisha Hill Shoes

Alisha Hill shoes have been gracing the covers of top magazines such as Seventeen, Teen Prom, and Cosmo Girl because of the unique, fun, and high-fashion that is seen in every shoe. No matter if you feel like going over-the-top or prefer to go classy, Alisha Hill designs give you every option available while keeping it fitting for prom.
We recommend these particular styles

http://www.bestpromdresses.com/shop/Alisha_Hill_prom_shoes.php
Match the perfect shoes with the perfect dress!

Coloriffics

Coloriffics has put your prom needs and wants into full perspective when designing their collection. Not only will you be getting a quality shoe, but also the comfort and style you desire. This prom 2007 season is all about individuality for Coloriffics and here are a few shoes to prove it http://www.bestpromdresses.com/shop/coloriffics.php.

Remember to complement your dress with the ideal shoe.


Makeup
Prom is the perfect occasion to be adventurous and try a new look that will bedazzle your friends and make you feel like a princess! Although you may want to switch up your usual makeup routine, it is normally recommended that you stick with it if you are comfortable with it. The key to looking great is keeping the amount of makeup used to a minimum and focusing on your natural beauty. Here are a few tips to help you get there.

- Choose to either focus on your lips or your eyes.

- Don't necessarily match your eye makeup with your dress.

- Emphasize your natural glow.

- Use a matte powder to eliminate shine and keeps thing light weight.

- Use a blush that is similar to your natural flush.

- Get your eyebrows groomed once professionally and from there maintain them yourself.

- Always do a test run.

- And above all, remember to keep things natural. Looking yourself is always beautiful!

May 29, 2007

Prom Dress Plus

Make it Multi-purpose

We all know that prom attire can get kind of pricey, so wouldn't it be a shame to simply wear your dress for only one night and then tuck it in to the closet to be shut away forever. This happens more than you would think. To keep this tragedy from happening just remind yourself that prom is not the only formal event that you will ever go to in your life.

Some girls attend formal events in college and others participate in pageants. Plus don't forget weddings and parties! This is why buying an expensive dress is not something to weep over. Pick a dress that you know you love and can picture yourself wearing again. Now when you buy other formal dresses you won't feel like you are just filling your closet, but feel like you are expanding a very respectable formal collection.

One of my favorite dresses that would be perfect for a prom or a pageant is Jovani 6006190 dress. Other good multi-purpose options are Terani 45076 dress, Jovani 88992, and Jovani prom dress 5025.

Weddings and cocktail parties are also great places to break out your old prom gear. Great dresses to wear to all of these events are Jovani 10681250, Faviana 5632 prom dress, and Jovani Cocktail dress.

With all of these events on your agenda you can see why it is a good idea to buy your dresses early! If you purchase a dress in the summer or fall you won't have to worry about getting a dress at the spur of the moment for one of those last minute weddings. Spring is a very busy time of the year for special occasion dress companies considering prom, Easter, Mother's Day, and plenty of spring weddings occupy this season. Be prepared and plan ahead so your favorite dress has time to be special ordered and you have time to get it altered if needed. If you buy now you can spend the rest of the year worry free.

May 31, 2007

Prom Dress Patterns

If you are beginning to look at your options for prom dresses don't overlook the old stand by of prom dress patterns. There are up side and down sides to sewing your own prom dress though. Before you decide on buying your prom dress look for patterns for prom dresses. Even if you decide not to sew your own you will have a better idea of what you want to shop for at retail stores and online right here at Best Prom Dresses.

The up side to sewing your own prom dress is the many different patterns for prom dresses you can find. You will be able to find simple and difficult patterns from all the major pattern makers. Many designers will make one-time only patterns that they will make available for a limited time through the established pattern companies. Prom dress patterns go on sale periodically so look for patterns for prom dresses way ahead of time and save even more money. Another up side is the versatility that a prom dress pattern gives you. You can alter a pattern to fit your exact measurements and figure. An off the rack dress can't always be altered and still retain its former shape and drape. With prom dress patterns you can buy more than one and incorporate each of the features you want and leave out the rest. You can choose your own fabric combinations and basically have a one-of-a-kind prom dress.

The down side to sewing your own prom dress is the level of skill you possess. If you aren't very good at sewing or you never have even used a sewing machine this could be a great deterrent. You can still get ideas for buying a prom dress from looking at patterns for prom dresses or you might know someone that sews and you can pay them to do it at a fraction of the cost of buying your own dress. Be sure and take the person with you when you go shopping for prom dress patterns. They know what they can do and what will work best on your body shape. The great part about this is you can still pick out prom dress patterns and how you want your dress to look and still have it custom fit and less expensive than a store bought dress.

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