Hot for Prom 2012

Bling & White 2012 Prom Dresses

The big trends for prom dresses in 2012 are prints and “bling.”  Some girls take their love of animal prints and wear dresses that make huge statements.  Leopard, cheetah, zebra, peacock, plus wild floral prints and stripe patterns (believe it or not) are showing up everywhere.  Long dresses or short, sparkles and “bling” are prominent on many, if not all, dresses this 2012 prom season.  Possibly because of the sparkle trend, designers of prom dresses for 2012 have been showing not only bright colors and lace, but also, interestingly, white dresses.  You’ll see white dresses with pops of color, white dresses with sparkles, and even some white dresses with pops of color and sparkles!

One way to add bling to an otherwise blah dress is jewelry.  Some girls choose to simply wear the necklaces, the earrings, and the rings and bracelets, while others choose to put the sparkle in their hair by way of timless tiaras.                

Trendy 2012 Prom Decorations

For those who can’t decide, prom decorating committees can choose to supply their 2012 prom attendees with swag bags for her that include sparkly tiaras.  Swag bags, a popular trend from prom season 2012, can also include glittery lip glosses, giving her another way to add a touch of glitz to her ensemble.

Your 2012 prom just wouldn’t be prom without a theme.  For the 2012 prom season, many schools are adding themes to their proms to allow their prom committee to show off their creative edge.  Everything from table decorations to various picture corners can be put together by students.  This prom season, some students even add the option of multiple picture corners, giving multiple options for designs within the theme.  Themes range from A Night in Hollywood to Under the Sea and almost everything in-between.  Three of the hottest themes for the 2012 prom season are Casino, Hollywood, and Underwater.  Favors can also be personalized so that attendees have even more ways to remember their special nights.   Now, what favors will you choose to make your prom more memorable?

Mom’s Prom Dinner Guide

Moms love to give advice and direction. It just comes naturally! Prom may be the first fancy dinner that you attend and there are a few things that all Moms want their kids to know about how to conduct themselves. Follow Mom’s prom dinner guide and you can’t go wrong!

Be on time!

Don’t forget your manners, use words like please and thank you.

If you are wearing gloves, remove your gloves during dinner.

Examine the event tableware and use the proper silverware. Usually you start using the outside fork and work your way in.

Turn your salad fork upside down on the salad plate when you’re finished.

Turn your coffee cup upside down if you do not want any coffee.

Put a personalized napkin on your lap to save your dress or pants from an embarrassing spill!

Don’t put your napkin on the table until you are finished eating. Place your napkin on the back of your chair if you are leaving to use the restroom.

Gentlemen, open doors for the ladies. Carefully pull out a lady’s chair for her and then assist her in moving it forward, once she’s seated. Keep in mind, chair covers can be slippery.

Ladies, don’t forget to thank your date for dinner! Surprise him with gift favors for his generosity.

Prom Tips for Girls

Girls, these next few months will go quickly and it is not too early to start planning for prom. Be apart of the plans and make sure you know what you will be doing before, during, and after the prom. Follow these prom tips for girls and enjoy the event:

Date
Be considerate toward the guy if you get asked to the prom, remember he is probably nervous even asking you. Even if you don’t have a date, plan to go anyway! Lots of girls and guys go solo, or in big groups of friends. You really don’t need a date to have fun and you won’t be the only solo one there. Don’t miss out on these special events, go out with your friends, dance the night away, and have a blast!

Tickets
Prom tickets can be expensive depending on the venue, so if you can, it is a nice gesture to offer to chip in for the cost of the tickets.

Dress
Start dress shopping at least two months in advance. Find the right dress for you! Wear a dress that you will feel comfortable dining and dancing in for several hours. Buy a dress that suits your body type.

Hair/Make-up/Nails
Hair styles are more casual this year, but it is really up to you because there are very few rules. Work with the hair style and length that you have! If you are doing your own hair, make-up, and nails then experiment ahead of time to choose the best look. Make appointments for hair, make-up, and nails about six weeks in advance. Salons appointments fill up quickly and you don’t want to be scrambling at the last minute.

Accessories
Comfortable shoes that you can walk and dance in are a must! Break your shoes in by wearing them around the house for a couple of weeks before the event. Jewelry is important! We all love bling, but try to choose one area to focus on. If you have a big, beautiful necklace, then go easy on the earrings and bracelets. Have fun with your jewelry and give yourself some extra sparkle. Carry a small purse that coordinates with the style and color of your dress. It will come in handy for touching up makeup, your cell phone, and a little extra cash.

Boutonniere
It is customary for the girl to buy the guy a boutonniere to pin on his lapel. Coordinate the boutonniere with your dress color. Order it at least two weeks in advance.