sheryl Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 DD went to a friend's sweet 16 birthday party last night. It worked "like" a mini prom inasmuch as many of the girls wore floor length dresses. There were mostly girls there and only a few guys. More guys were expected but didn't show. DD is a senior and we're making plans now to go all out (kinda) for her prom this coming April. It's time consuming when having to "shop" for everything. More about that in a minute. DD looks similar to Sabrina Carpenter in hair color/style/length, etc. DD has green/hazel eyes. She is interested in wearing black for her senior prom. Other prom years she's worn deep blue purple, jewel green and lt. pink. Next prom she wants to go dramatic and sophisticated. At this point she does not have a date (she doesn't date) but it would be nice if one of her guy friends would ask her. This morning I called our hair stylist and she said that she would create a few looks on dd to see what hair style would be best. First buy the dress. Style of dress dictates hair style. Then we take pics and take those to a make-up artist to have her make-up professionally done. My hair stylist will not charge for the "practice" do's and will charge $45 for the actual hairdo for the event. I'm having a hard time thinking of how to go about finding a make-up artist. One that will work with dress style/color, dd's style(do) and color, etc. to have the "special" mature look. Where would I go? To a beauty school? My hair stylist said they would charge to practice but not nearly the price of retail. Ulta? Mall? But, I want someone who knows their craft/trade to make this a success for dd. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 :bigear: Am also interested in what others have to say. My dd is also (finally) more interested in "the look" this year, her senior year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Kimberly, I may repost for additional responses in a week or two OR keep this going for a while :) This will end up being a costly (for us) prom at about $350 for: prom ticket 50 dress 150 max professional hair stylist 45 + tip professional make up artist ??? guess 50-75 (tip?) maybe clutch 15-20 She also has shoes to match any dress! Edited October 22, 2016 by sheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Can she get a rental or dress at that price*? I was floored recently when I heard the price of a rental for someone we know that is part of a homecoming court. *in the style she wants Edited October 22, 2016 by heartlikealion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 Can she get a rental or dress at that price*? I was floored recently when I heard the price of a rental for someone we know that is part of a homecoming court. *in the style she wants That's just smart. I mentioned the dd this is expensive for a single-use event. I will mention to her and check it out. THANKS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Might she wear the same size a model would wear? If so, check out an upscale consignment store. I'd been depressed when I shopped for a reunion dress at those stores because all the formal dresses were small sizes. I was thinking only people in the tiny sizes went to parties requiring formal wear. Then someone explained to me that upscale stores will have fashion shows and the models keep the dresses as their payment. There is only so many formals that a teenager needs, so they end up in the consignment store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 We have ordered two dresses (homecoming and prom) from this site and they have both been gorgeous (and reasonable priced). Lots of beautiful options. Highly recommend! https://www.lulus.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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