http://www.aussieprom.com/ Fri, 18 May 2012 23:13:35 David B. Walker as licensee for AussieProm Pty Ltd Articles http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/PROVOCATIVE-PROM-DRESS-SPARKS-ARREST-IN-THE-U.S..html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/PROVOCATIVE-PROM-DRESS-SPARKS-ARREST-IN-THE-U.S..html Provocative Prom Dress Sparks Arrest From Ypulse.com Last weekend, one girl's prom night was cut short when she was turned away after showing up in a jaw-droppingly revealing prom dress. Weeks before prom, the school published dress guidelines clearly stating what was -- and was not -- appropriate and students who refused to sign the guidelines prior to prom were not allowed to enter. Although the student in question signed the form,... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/TOOWOOMBA-FORMAL-SCENE-STEALERS.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/TOOWOOMBA-FORMAL-SCENE-STEALERS.html A TOOWOOMBA dress shop owner proved a teen prom queen's relatives "stole the wrong dress from the wrong person" by catching the frock-lifters after a two-month-long sting. Chantilly Weddings' owner Shona Berry staked out formals in the Darling Downs town until she finally spotted her $880, one-off lace-and-crushed-taffetta number - despite attempts by the thief to "re-birth" her designer outfit with a... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---BLOW-DRY-YOUR-HAIR-TO-ACHIEVE-VOLUME.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---BLOW-DRY-YOUR-HAIR-TO-ACHIEVE-VOLUME.html Girls, these are the hottest tips: - Blowdrying hair for volume is all about getting underneath each section of hair as you dry it and lifting it up and away from the head. If you want more volume from your hair, never flatten it by drawing the hair brush over the surface of the hair rather insert the brush into the underside of each section and direct the airflow from the hair dryer from above whilst continuously lifting it up and... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---ORGANISE-YOUR-TIME-(FOR-GIRLS).html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---ORGANISE-YOUR-TIME-(FOR-GIRLS).html 6+ MONTHS BEFORE: - Research your look. Keep an eye out for killer styles from the pages of your fave mags. - Your date. Have a think about who you'll choose to be the lucky guy who gets to take you to the formal. - Start your healthy eating and exercise routine. Getting glamorous starts from the inside, out. If you eat right and exercise a little, you'll feel a thousand times less stressed about it all and... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---ORGANISE-YOUR-TIME-(FOR-GUYS).html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---ORGANISE-YOUR-TIME-(FOR-GUYS).html 6+ MONTHS BEFORE - Think about who you'd like to date for your date.  Who's going to be the lucky one? - Start a healthy eating and exercise routine. Check with your health care professional first! 3 - 6 MONTHS BEFORE - Get a date. If you haven't asked or been asked to the formal - get on to it! Don't leave it to the last minute. - Book the limo now. Consider going in a group and hiring... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---NOT-GO-BROKE-(FOR-GUYS).html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---NOT-GO-BROKE-(FOR-GUYS).html Guys, you've waited a whole 12 long years for this, so now is the time to get it all together. You'll be surprised just how long the big night takes to organize and how quickly time flies! If you are lucky enough to have your folks chip in, ask them early on how much they will give or loan you. If it isn't enough, think about getting a part-time job so you can start saving money. This list will... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---NOT-GO-BROKE-(FOR-GIRLS).html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---NOT-GO-BROKE-(FOR-GIRLS).html Girls, you've waited a whole 12 long years for this, so now is the time to get it all together. You'll be surprised just how long the big night takes to organize and how quickly time flies! If you are lucky enough to have your folks chip in, ask them early on how much they will give or loan you. If that amount isn't enough, you might wanna think about getting a part-time job so you can start saving... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---ORGANISE-THE-ENTIRE-SCHOOL-FORMAL.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---ORGANISE-THE-ENTIRE-SCHOOL-FORMAL.html It's so much fun to be totally involved in the organization of your school's formal. It's a huge job but totally rewarding to see it all come together and be the most successful formal ever! Your year 12 form teacher probably headed last year's committee so will have a pretty good idea on what needs to be done. Make sure you clear every decision with administration. Here are some tips... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---GET-READY-LIKE-A-CELEB.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---GET-READY-LIKE-A-CELEB.html Here's how the celebrities ace the epic process of getting glammed up: - Heidi Klum: "We started early, at maybe 11 am. I glued on lashes, put on some base, some blush, put the hair up, got dressed. It doesn't take that long. It's what I do!" - Julia-Louis Dreyfus: "The makeup thing I find daunting. I know to hire a really good hair and makeup team. They do everything. I sit there... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---HAVE-A-STRESS-FREE-SCHOOL-FORMAL.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---HAVE-A-STRESS-FREE-SCHOOL-FORMAL.html Put the "ooommmmm" back in to your Prom! It's so easy to get totally freaked out by the whole thing but, before you strangle someone, try one or all of these tips: - Make a list and get organized early. It's the easiest way to keep yourself from spinning out of control. - Keep up the healthy eating and moderate exercise. Drink loads of water, watch your portion sizes and if it's all too... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---PACK-A-SURVIVAL-KIT.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---PACK-A-SURVIVAL-KIT.html Here's a few things to take with you on the night: • Your mobile (like you'd go anywhere without it!) • Camera • Cash • House keys • Tissues • Headache tablets • Tampons • Breath mints • Nail file • Lipstick and powder • Your formal tickets! • A Mini Mirror http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---MANSCAPE-FOR-HOTNESS.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---MANSCAPE-FOR-HOTNESS.html The girls realllllllly go for a guy who looks after himself... A FEW STARTER TIPS TO IMPRESS THE LADIES: - DON'T overdose on the hair product or aftershave, but def use some. - DO have your hair cut about two weeks before the formal night. It will always look better than a fresh cut. TAN IS COOL: - Zac's also got himself a spray tan A.K.A = MANtan! Don't let the gal's have all the fun... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---BE-SURE-SHE-WANTS-YOU-(...TO-ASK-HER-TO-THE-FORMAL).html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---BE-SURE-SHE-WANTS-YOU-(...TO-ASK-HER-TO-THE-FORMAL).html So you want to ask the hottest chick in the school to the formal? Well, if she's giving you some of these signals, chances are she'll definitely say yes!!! 1. She'll find a reason to talk to you. If it's a question about your geography class or what you think of Sean Paul, she's trying to make conversation with you and that's a good thing! 2. However, if she ignores you... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---MEET-THE-PARENTS.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---MEET-THE-PARENTS.html We all feel like a dork when we first meet the parents. Just shake their hand and look them in the eyes when they are talking to you. It's a big night for them too, so just be polite and smile, they love that kinda stuff. http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---WEAR-A-SUIT-&-TIE-THAT-TIE.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---WEAR-A-SUIT-&-TIE-THAT-TIE.html Bury the black tie blues...all guys, yes even you, will look totally hot in a tuxedo. It's not 1992 anymore...there are heaps of different styles and combinations to choose from. WARNING: Most rental companies are real busy with formals, so ORDER YOUR SUIT AT LEAST 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE!!!  Don't leave this to the last minute or you will not get what you want. IT'S GOTTA FIT: ... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---BE-A-CORSAGE-&-BUTTONHOLE-PRO.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---BE-A-CORSAGE-&-BUTTONHOLE-PRO.html It's a tradition (dating back to before your parents were born) for the guy to buy his date a corsage and for the gal to buy him a buttonhole in return... A corsage is a small bunch of 2 or 3 flowers and sometimes ribbon that is wired together. It comes in two different styles depending on what style the dress is.  If the dress is strapless, you should buy a wrist corsage, otherwise one that can be pinned onto the... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---POSE-IN-A-PHOTO.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---POSE-IN-A-PHOTO.html Take a leaf from the catwalk set and think about how you stand when you're in front of the camera. As you can see above, it makes a huge difference to how you look and can take kilo's off in an instant...we lurrrrve that!!! Check out the top three pic's and practice these tips at home before the formal in front of a full length mirror. 1. Place your right foot at 90 degree angle to the camera. 2.... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---CHOOSE-A-HAIR-STYLE-FOR-YOUR-FACE-SHAPE.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---CHOOSE-A-HAIR-STYLE-FOR-YOUR-FACE-SHAPE.html HERE'S THE FACTS ON FACE SHAPES AND HAIR STYLES OVAL Shape Face Ovals are considered the ideal face shape as this face shape has no defining features everything is in proportion. This shape can wear any design quite well! Bobbed, layered, close / full / long or short, just about any style will suit.. However, you must take into consideration your facial features. Do you want to play up your eyes or your lips. Try to... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---EYES-+-LIPS-+-LASHES.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---EYES-+-LIPS-+-LASHES.html MORE TIPS FROM CELEBRITY 'FACE MECHANICS'... EYES. It's a trend right now to line the full rim of your eyes with black eyeliner, but this will only make your eyes look smaller (especially in the photo's). Try going lightly with the eyeliner in towards your nose and heavier towards the outer edges of your eyes. This will make your eyes look huge and give that 'cat eye' look that looks... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---CHOOSE-&-WEAR-FORMAL-SHOES.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---CHOOSE-&-WEAR-FORMAL-SHOES.html There's nothing worse than flopping out of shoes that are too big or limping with painful blisters if they're too small. Here's some valuable advice when choosing your shoes: - Make sure you can walk in them! Sure those 15cm heels may look fantastic but tripping over them face down on the red carpet could cause some embarrassment! - If possible, bring your dress or fabric swatch with you. This will help... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---CHOOSE-WHAT-TO-WEAR-UNDER-THERE.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---CHOOSE-WHAT-TO-WEAR-UNDER-THERE.html Even the most expensive gown will be ruined by the wrong underwear. VPL's (Visible Panty Lines), chicken fillets, corsets, girdles ... it's so easy to get it wrong. Here's some tips to get it right: - Know your dress style and what fabric it's made of. If you have a pic or the dress itself, take it with you when you are looking for your undies. - Ask the experts to fit you. Usually underwear... http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---BE-A-FORMAL-DRESS-PRO.html http://www.aussieprom.com/articles/HOW-TO---BE-A-FORMAL-DRESS-PRO.html LOOK BOOK: Cut out pics of your fave dresses, hairstyle and make-up ideas etc, stick them all into a scrapbook - this will become your 'Look Book'.  Take it around with you to shops and it'll help keep you on track with all your styling ideas. TRY LOTS OF DIFFERENT STYLES ON: Just because Nat Portman looks fab in a particular frock, doesn't mean 99.5% of the population can wear it and look...