On The Beauty & Prom Blog !Here's where we digress a little - from discussing our favorite beauty tips, to pretty much any useful info we've come across online! Find updos , beauty, health and fashion tips in our regular blog!
29th July 2010 Finding the Best Updo Hairstyles for You If you are thinking about creating a fabulous updo for your hair, there are a lot of choices from which you can choose the appropriate one. You have plenty of options to create a stylish, chic, sleek, tousled or glamorous updo – for example, formal updos, half updos, messy updos, or even a “down do.” Updo hairstyles can play a significant role in harmonizing your overall appearance. Of course, if you have long hair, you will enjoy the widest possible range of updo hairstyles. Updos for long hair can be done by yourself, or with the help of a stylist. If you choose to create your long hair updo yourself, you can simply pin your hair up or just drop it on your shoulders and spin it for an elegant look. Curly hair is also appropriate for a variety of updo hairstyles. Having an astounding curly hair updo will make you look gorgeous and very special. Check out our curly updo pictures for some ideas. All are very simple to do, with only a few easy steps you can effectively create an awe-inspiring curly hair updo! Another popular choice consists of half updos. This style is popular because it presents the stylishness of updo hairstyles along with the comfy attributes of a down do. Half updos are very simple to handle as there are no complicated tight buns to make. You can style your hair with a down do, while at the same time pinning up the reverse side of your hair for a truly elegant look. Of course, your choice of updos is also dependent on the actual event you plan to attend. You want that perfect dress as well as those perfect shoes, but if your hairstyle does not complement them well, you won’t look as attractive as you could. Whether you are getting ready for prom, a wedding, homecoming, or a party, your updo options are limited only by your own imagination and creativity. Prom updos in particular are very important to get just right. You only have one senior prom, so it is important to find a hairstyle that best suits your features, helps you feel comfy, and makes you appear stunning in your dress. The same can be said for your wedding day. In other words, prom updos or wedding updos, as well as all updo hairstyles, should create a stylish compliment to your dress or gown as well as your own personality. Check out our picture gallery for some ideas for formal updos, and a few days before your prom or wedding, put on your dress or gown and try a few prom updos or wedding updos that you like to see how they look. Then, pick the perfect one for you. 21st February 2010 Crazy Fun Video We are snow bound so have been looking at some popular & fun videos. This has to be the craziest and most fun updo video we've seen so far:- What do you reckon - insane, unworkable and totally fun !? 7th January 2010 How One High School Made Prom Work For It's StudentsWe were encouraged to read a real human interest story from Pitt County High School . They decided to hold the prom at home, rather than in the usual venue of a local golf and country club. Other schools have also been taking steps to make the formal dance affordable for all students, especially in the current economic downturn. With the expense of graduation fees, cap and gown, dress or tux, as well as prom tickets, anything a school can do to make the prom accessible for all it's students, during the current economic crisis, is to be applauded. Let's hope more high schools follow suit and work to support their students in this very practical way! 28th April 2009 YouTube Beauty Tips VideosNeeding inspiration for creating the perfect prom or party makeup? In just a few minutes you can get plenty of inspiration from watching girls just like you putting together a look, right in front of your eyes. One is Alissa Evelyn, a relative newcomer, who has already got a good number of subscribers and offers videos from "what's in my bag" to "skincare routine" and "the perfect pedicure". Why not find your own guru, subscribe and get regular inspiring updates on products, looks and style? 9th March 2009 Fake Tan for Summer 2009Worried about wearing short skirts or dresses and revealing whiter than white legs? One of the easy ways to build your confidence in the summer sun is to treat yourself to a fake tan - even if it's just for your legs, it's a good way of getting those legs out for the first time, without worrying about how you look. You can either treat yourself with a beauty therapist or buy some DIY product from the supermarket shelf. Be careful to follow the instructions carefully so that it doesn't end up streaky or patchy. 28th January 2009 Americas Next Top Model - What Can You Learn?One of my favorite parts of ANTM is the makeovers - they take girls who are already beautiful and make them over into absolutely stunningly women. During those makeover sessions, several of the girls are pretty nervous about what they will look like - but in the photo session afterwards, there's no denying they look amazing. So, don't be too afraid of trying a different style, especially one recommended by your hair stylist, after all, they're the expert and understand how different hairstyles can complement your face shape. 20th November 2008 17 Hairstyles in Under Ten MinutesStuck for time and looking for a quick fix hairdo? Then pop along to TotalBeauty.com to find 17 styles with tips on what you'll need and step by step how to instructions on creating the perfect look. There's photos and they even give an estimate of how many minutes it'll take you to create that special style - and all in under 10 minutes. Definitely worth a look if you're short of time! 8th September 2008 Wedding of the Year 2008Had great fun at a family wedding in August - and not an updo in sight - both the bride and the bridesmaids wore their hair long, curled and down around their shoulders. The photos are fabulous - with the wonderful Salisbury Cathedral in the background, what better setting could you want? 3rd July 2008 Why not donate your old prom dresses ?In every town, there are dozens of Cinderellas who would love to go to the ball, but simply can't afford a dress . The Chicago based Glass Slipper project was set up to allow people to donate their old dresses , shoes and accessories, to someone who can have their dream of going to the prom fulfilled. At the end of the prom season, rather than let your dress gather dust or take up space in your wardrobe, why not get in touch with Glass Slipper and see how you can help someone elses dreams ? 7th June 2008 One Tip for Your Skin this SummerHave you ever looked at anyone who is over 40 and wondered where all their wrinkles came from?
What you may notice is that people who smoke or who have smoked for several years, can have older, more wrinkled skin. Also, anyone who loves sunbathing can often pay the price later on with ageing skin. A simple way to help protect and look after you skin is to always wear a moisturiser which has at least an SPF15, to help prevent ageing and loss of elasticity. You may not notice the difference every day, but once you get to forty (the age where bits start to drop off!) you'll start to notice a difference between you and other women your age. Don't forget to also put cream on your hands and neck, as these are areas of your skin which are also exposed to sunlight, that can show your age prematurely . 25th February 2008 Treat Your Feet & HandsIt's a bit of a strange time of year in the UK - winter is on the way out, but spring hasn't yet arrived. For those of us who need a bit of a boost, what could be better than treat your feet and hands to a little something - a pedicure or manicure. For the first time I had a pedicure which involved a paraffin wax treatment - this involves the rather crazy process of dipping each foot into hot wax, which initially feels warm and then has a little more bite ! These are then wrapped so that the heat and wax can help to moisturise the skin - the heat draws the blood flow and helps to revitalise tired feet. Once the wax is cooled it peels off in one "foot" and your feet are silky soft and healthy looking. If you're looking for a pick me up during the winter months - this is the ideal treat for both you and your body. 11th February 2008 Best Wedding SitesSince last writing, we've had great news - my son Martin is going to be getting married later this year to the wonderful Sofia. Congratulations to you both. So, here's a few of my favourite sites from browsing around on the net for informative, easy to use, interesting sites for brides-to-be:-
These are just a few of my favorite bridal sites - I'm sure that as time goes on my future daughter-in-law may suggest a few too! 9th January 2008 Happy New Year - Let's Get Winzy-calJust come across a cool new site that's got lots of fun. It's called Winzy Search and you can search and win free prizes. It also has some fun stuff and an easy way to invite friends - but, be warned, it could be addictive !
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