Hey girlies! For some of you, it's that time of year again... prom! I know that this is a much-anticipated event for many people, and as a high school graduate, I want to pass my tips and tricks onto you so that you can look and feel beautiful for your prom! Last year I attended my senior prom, and in an effort to save money I decided to do my hair, makeup, and nails! I also did the makeup and nails of several of my friends, and we had a really fun time practicing our different looks in the weeks leading up to prom. (I inserted a photo here of me doing my friend Amanda's makeup for prom). Check out my youtube channel: ilovemypinkflipflops for tutorials to inspire you to do your own makeup for prom, too! Enjoy!
1. Use a powder to set your makeup. This will help it to stay put throughout the entire evening while you're dancing and having fun, and it will keep you shine-free for photos! I recommend a loose powder, particularly Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61004&categoryId=B70. While it is a bit pricey for a setting powder ($19), the product is the best that I have ever used (I have had quite an experience with oily skin in my past) and it lasts for what seems like forever. One 0.3 ounce jar typically lasts about a year with daily use. A light dusting of this will keep you looking beautifully matte all night long!
2. Contour, using a matte bronzer and a highlight with a subtle shimmer. This will create beautiful, subtle angles in your face to achieve a look of grace and joy, perfect for your special night! I recommend Bare Escentuals Warmth http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61005&categoryId=B70. However, if you don't mind a bit of shimmer, NARS Laguna gives a beautiful glow, too! On the less expensive side, I have heard great things about the Milani Baked blushes (available at CVS), but I have not personally tried them for myself. As for a highlight, any shimmery off-white eye shadow will do the trick as long as it is not chalky. For my friends and myself, I used a loose shimmer powder from Victoria's Secret in Silverdust.
3. Invest in a high-quality liquid or gel liner for your top lashes that will stay put all night. For my prom, I used Loreal Lineur Intense Felt-tipped liner in Black. A good way to test whether or not a liner will stay put all night long is to test it on the back of your hand by applying a short line of it. Allow it to dry, and then try to rub it off. If it doesn't budge, then you have a good liner!
4. Don't be afraid to layer mascaras. This is a great alternative to using false lashes, especially if you are afraid of them falling off during the night. I recommend layering a lengthening mascara beneath a volumizing mascara to achieve the illusion of the fullest lashes possible. I recommend Clinique High Lengths mascara layered beneath Maybelline Falsies mascara.
5. Most likely, you will be taking a lot of pictures on your prom night. The flash of a camera can often wash you out and make you look ghostly. This can be fixed by using a little bit extra color on your face. I cannot stress the importance of making this adjustment GRADUAL and small, because otherwise you will look like you have too much makeup on, or as if you picked the wrong shades for your face. A good way to ensure that you apply the proper amount of makeup without looking overdone is to apply your makeup in natural lighting, and then check to make sure that it appears natural and well-blended, especially at your hairline, jawline, and t-zone area (between brows especially!) Then, apply your bronzer and blush as usual, but carefully apply an extra layer of each. It is also good to check with a friend to make sure that you don't look as if you have too much on!
6. Unless you really have your heart set on using bright colors for prom, I recommend keeping your makeup simple and classic, because you don't want to look back and think 'That blue eye shadow used to be in style...', but rather have photos that will remain timeless.
7. Using a powder puff with a bit of shimmer along your collarbone will give you a beautiful, ethereal look, while also absorbing any perspiration that may occur from dancing. I've had mine for years, so I do not remember where I purchased it, however you can definitely check your local drugstores or google it!
8. You do not need to go tanning in order to look beautiful for prom! A lot of people spend lots of money to either get a spray tan or go to a tanning booth before prom. If you really want to achieve an all-over glow for prom, you can experiment with self-tanners (such as Jergen's Natural Glow). I suggest doing this about a month or so before your prom, in order to allow you adequate time to figure out the proper amount that is right for you.
9. Many lip products can be drying, so use vaseline as a base beneath them. This will keep your lips from chapping, and help them to look supple and moisturized throughout the evening.
10. If you don't typically use a primer (for both face and eyelids) then tonight is the night to do so! Revlon Beyond Naturals Primer is an excellent, inexpensive primer to keep your makeup in place, and Loreal Decrease has been said to be a wonderful drugstore eye primer.
Most importantly of all: Remember to have fun! Prom is a special event and remember to not get too caught up in the small details of the event but rather to enjoy it as a special time to feel like a princess and have fun with friends. Use smart choices on prom night, and make sure that you are responsible and completely comfortable with everything, especially post-prom. A lot of kids get themselves into trouble by not thinking before they act on prom night, and you don't want to have to suffer the consequences! Use your judgement and make sure the enjoy this special night in your life :)
xoxo - Kyla
My friends and I before our Senior Prom ~ 2010
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