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Unlike Drew Barrymore’s character Josie Geller in the movie “Never Been Kissed,” most people do not get a prom night do-over. Prom is a most magical night for high school students. For young women, prom may be the fi rst oppor-tunity to embrace high fashion and pamper themselves. Natu-rally, there may be some ques-tions as to how to put a best face forward for prom. If you are getting ready to party with your friends, here are several quick and easy tips for beauty success. * Moisturize and treat blem-

Expert makeup and beauty tips for promishes to get skin looking its best. Start a skincare regimen several weeks before prom to get your skin in shape and looking beautiful. Exfoliation with a mild product will re-lease dead skin cells and en-able makeup to better adhere to your face.* Simple is often best. Rather than trying out a trendy style or something that is bold, keep makeup choices simple. This way when you look back on photos in years to come your look will always seem time-less.* Balance colors on your face.

If you will be going for dark eyes, keep lips bare or with a soft gloss. Bold, red lips pair well with simple eyes decked in a neutral color.* Brighten or widen eyes. Us-ing a shimmery white powder in the corners of each eye will open up your eyes and make you appear more refreshed.* Use primers. Primers are products that help make makeup last as long as pos-sible. Several hours will pass between the moment you ap-ply makeup and the last good-bye of the night. Ensure your makeup stays put by applying

a base primer. An eye primer helps keep eye makeup from caking or wearing off.* Go waterproof. Use water-proof or water-resistant mas-cara and stay-put lipstick. This way your makeup will remain fl awless through all the happy tears and hugs shared with your classmates. * Match your foundation carefully. Many women make the mistake of choosing a foun-dation color that doesn’t quite blend with their skin. This can create a visible line of demar-cation at the jawline or hairline. Now may be the time to visit your favorite beauty counter and ask a cosmetic salesperson for help to fi nd the right match. Blend the foundation down the neck so that your face will not be a different color from your body when wearing a strapless gown. * Try a tinted moisturizer. Those who have a naturally fl awless complexion and want a dewy look to their skin can choose a tinted moisturizer in-stead of a foundation. * Go for powdered products. Powder blusher and mineral powder foundation may last longer on skin, especially when sweating. After makeup application, also dust the face

with a translucent fi nishing powder to set everything. * Use liquid liner for dra-matic eyes. Liquid eyeliner will last longer and provide a smoother application than pen-cil products. Practice before prom to solidify your applica-tion technique. * Skip tanning. Use a bronzer or self-tanner for a safer and more controllable color. You want to look sun-kissed and not lobster red on prom night. When applying bronzer, sweep it across the hollow of your cheeks. Dab some on your temples, your hairline, along the sides of your nose, under your jawline and on your neck. * Matte makeup is better for photos. Matte makeup general-ly looks better in photography than frosted colors, especially when the fl ashes will be going rapid-fi re. * Compliment your eye color. Don’t match your eye shadow to your gown or eyes. Use colors that will naturally bring out the hue of your eyes. Blue eyes are brightened by shades of chocolate or taupe. Brown eyes can be enhanced with shades of navy and sap-phire. Green or hazel eyes will be complemented by eggplants and burgundy.

* Smokey eyes need not be black or gray. Create thesmoky effect with the shadow and liner colors that comple-ment your eye color. * Touch up shiny spots. Keep oil blotting tissues in yourpurse to keep shine at bay. * Extend the beauty to nails and toes. Sparkle polishes and nail art appliques are idealways to dress up nails forprom. Glitter will catch thelight and will camoufl age im-perfections. Prom is a time to explore all the beauty options available and look beautiful on this spe-cial night.

Prom beauty often meansenhancing the natural as-pects of your appearance.

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High-schoolers envision many different scenarios for prom night. They may have their wardrobe picked out, the transportation ar-ranged and the group of friends with whom they will celebrate. What prom-goers may not foresee is heading to the prom without a date. The reality is that students go solo to the prom each year and still have a very good time in the process. Prom is a highlight of high school for many teenagers. But a great deal of pressure is placed on students come prom night, when students’ worries about their attire pale in comparison to the social pressure many feel. Many would-be prom goers would prefer to go without a date to alleviate some of the pressure to live up to certain prom night expecta-tions. Today it is quite com-mon for groups of friends to go to prom or homecoming together.For students attending the prom without a date, there

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are still ways to enjoy the event to the fullest. These are some tips for having fun at prom if you’re going stag. * Establish a party within a party. Use the prom as an excuse to hold a singles mixer. Spread the word that there will be opportunities for other singletons to meet at the prom and perhaps pair off if a connection is made. There are likely many other boys and girls at the school who are attending the prom without a date, making prom night a perfect op-portunity to meet someone new. Knowing there will be a new group of friends to meet once they arrive could motivate students to attend. * Take a friend. Provided the school doesn’t have strict rules about prom “couples,” bring whatever friend you want to be your prom “date.” You are likely to feel much more com-fortable with someone you know by your side ham-

ming it up for photographs and making sure you don’t share all of your secret dance moves on the dance fl oor. * Sibling set-up. Some-times a well-meaning broth-er or sister can suggest one of his or her friends to be a date for the prom. Older siblings who have already gone through the ritual of prom and understand the pressure of fi nding a date may alleviate those con-cerns by making a match for their teenaged relative. The date needn’t be a ro-mantic one, but just a way to spend time together and pose for pictures. * Take to social media. Social media has enabled teens to expand their social circles regardless of geog-raphy. Ask a social media friend who might live out-side of your school district to be your date for the prom. This can be a great way to grow your friendship and have a fun night together.

If you don’t have a date for prom, go with a group of friends for a fun time.

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Prom night is a special occasion for high school students. Many schools attempt to make the night even more special by al-lowing students to choose a theme for prom night. Below are some of the more popular prom themes that have made students’ prom nights more memorable in the past. * Casino night: Nights at the casino con-jure up images of black-tie affairs, making a casino theme perfect for prom night, which is already a night marked by stylish tuxedos and lavish gowns. Kids can each be given chips or fake money when checking in at the door, and then use their stacks to play popu-lar games like blackjack, roulette or dice. * City lights: Decking a banquet hall of school gymnasium out in the decor of a fa-mous city is another way to add some fl avor toprom. Whether it’s the city lights of Paris, the skyscrapers of New York City or the fes-tive atmosphere of New Orleans, turning promnight into an homage to a beloved city can make the night more memorable for students and chaperones alike. When opting for a city theme, prom planners can go the extra mile by serving the cuisine specifi c to the city they ultimately choose. * Luau: Add a touch of island life to prom night by giving the night a luau theme. In lieu of costly tuxedoes and gowns, encourage students to attend in Hawaiian shirts, shorts, grass skirts, and beach attire. If possible, host prom at a seaside location to add to the theme of the night. If that’s not possible, serve dinner outside, letting students decide if they want a pig roast or more traditional barbecue fare. * Old Hollywood: An “Old Hollywood” theme is another perfect match for prom night. Old Hollywood is synonymous with glitz and glamour, and kids can enjoy true star treat-ment on promnight. Turn the entryway into the red carpet, snapping photos of students and their dates as they arrive. Deck the hall or gymnasium with posters and settings of some of Hollywood’s most famous fi lms and hire a band to play famous songs from the movies of yesteryear

Popular prom themes