Formal Wear

STUNNING FORMAL GOWNS!!!!!!!













                                                                        




LATEST TRENDS:
THE CLUTCH:
After counting down the months, weeks and days to your school formal you want to make sure you are totally prepared for your Formal on the night. A great idea is to have a clutch packing list ready in advance so you don’t forget anything. A few necessary items in your purse are:
  • Lipstick or gloss
  • Breath mints
  • Dress tape
  • Mobile Phone
  • Heel Cushions
  • Powder Compact
  • Mirror
  • Camera
  • Toothpicks
  • Some extra cash/card for emergencies
  • Perfume
  • Bobby Pins
Prom 2011. - Dress Shopping Tips

1- Keep it neutral.
Soft, Nude and Floaty dresses were a hit at fashion week and Ellie Saab was loving pastels, peach and beige palette for her Spring 2011 collection. For the girly girls, this beautiful ballet inspired style oozes effortless beauty and ladylike charm. Glitter and jewels are the perfect accessories but just keep everything neutral and within the same colour shades.
2- Be a Goddess
Nurture your inner Aphrodite and sport a Grecian inspired dress. White is usually the favourite, especially any girls with killer tans, but any colour can go with this style. We saw so many white, floor length, column shaped dresses on the red carpet recently and it proved that this style suits every girl.
3- Like a Lady
Get into the ladylike trend! Rock a fuller frock and cinched waist with a winged liner and you’ll be channelling January Jones from Mad Men in no time. This style is very on trend and stars and models are mixing it up with the 50’s styles in many different ways right now. My tips for a subtle take on the style: Mix vintage jewellery with contemporary silhouettes or if you’re bold- experiment with colours and patterns on ball gown skirts.
4- Neon Love
Play it up like Proenza Schouler and mix and match your bright colours. Imagine a full neon green skirt with a pink and purple bodice, orange lips and an electric blue clutch. Anything goes! Be bold and do block colours of your fave shade or play with geometric prints. This style is fun but not for the faint-hearted wall flowers!
5- Boho Babe
Get exotic and play with prints, textures and layers. This style is very Erin Wasson and can be hard to pull of if it doesn’t come naturally. Layer up necklaces and bracelets or find some statement earrings. Accessories are a must for this look. Long flowy dresses in miss match prints are perfect for this boho glam look.


Shop for your prom dress as early as possible.
Put together a budget
Research makeup trends
Accessorize yourself
Continue to exercise and eat healthy
Locate ideas for your hairstyle
Talk about transportation options with your date and friends
Make post-prom plans
Take lots of pictures
Have the time of your life!


Hairs to you!
Traditional updos will always be popular for prom, as they are understated, yet still elegant for today’s prom girl. There are ways to put a hot spin on a classic updo that you will rock the entire night of prom!
 

Braids, sleek looks, and voluminous hair are modern and elegant. These looks are popular among celebrities and those trends always carryover for prom.
 

It is important to select a hairstyle that you won’t regret later in life or be embarrassed to show anyone pictures of your high school prom! Select something stylish, yet elegant. Take a look at our chart for tips in choosing your prom hairstyle.


Hair Do's :
Choose a style that reflects you
Select a style you will like when you look back at pictures
Reasearch how you want to style your hair
Choose a style that compliments your prom dress


Hair Don'ts:
Cut your hair the week of prom
Wait too long to book your hair appointment
Wash your hair the day of prom
Color/highlight your hair the day of prom



Accessories, Accessories, Accessories...

Your accessories are usually the last detail when putting the final touches on your prom dress. It is crucial not to overdo it with accessories because less is always more.

Over accessorizing may take focus away from your prom dress, but if you are an accessories girl, think about looking at a simple and understated prom dress so you have the ability to vamp up the accessories.

Choosing your headpieces, jewellery, and purse will all depend on your dress selection, more so in the detail and style. It is necessary to keep the following in mind when purchasing or rummaging through your friends' closets for your accessories:


If your dress is a bold print, heavily jewelled, or full of Hollywood glam, you don't want to take focus away from your dress. Pick understated pieces that will add to your look and accentuate the uniqueness of your dress.

Headbands are all the rage right now and can be the perfect finishing piece to your look. Don't be afraid to choose one with a flower or a feather, as they add glam to a simple hairstyle.

If you have jewels throughout your prom dress, try matching those jewels in your jewellery, shoes, or purse to create a complete and pulled-together look.

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Formal Fashion
Okay, so the new year is on its way. You've got new subjects, new classmates and you're the school's new seniors. Year 12 is sure to be a bang, but are you biting your nails about your upcoming formal? Was the date just moved? Or you have no idea on what dress will suit your shape?

Don't panic. Your last year at school will be more fun than stressful. The long hard haul is over and graduation means it's time to party... and in stunning style.

Formals of 2011 are set to be all about self expression. Why not show the world how all that homework and study paid off. Graduation is not just about celebrating the end of your school life, but celebrating the young woman you are now. You're not a little girl anymore and your formal frock from Hills in Hollywood Rockhampton will certainly show that.

Here are a few things to help you start looking.

Flawless Fabrics: Cooler months demand warmer fabrics. If your formal is in the time from April to July choose either of the following options:

A. Stick to your heavier fabrics such as satin or taffeta

B. Choose a cooler fabric such as chiffon and wear a balero or shawl.


Being uncomfortable for the sake of fashion is not a good idea for formal. You'll freeze in winter. Vibrant colours and earth tones are all the rage for winter formals and will have you looking on fire!

Girls with Summer formals should stick to soft flowing fabrics and dresses that don't cling. Avoid stiff fabrics and gowns with many layers of tulle.

Seasons and Style: Fitted gowns that suit your shape will give winter formal gals a look that's stunningly gorgeous and has total wow factor. While the baby-doll look is the latest trend for summer that will give you that amaingly elegant flair.



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Excited yet??  Come in to try on gowns, browse our extensive range, our catalogues and the 2011 styles. Our staff trained in formal and evening wear will also give you personal one-on-one assistance and advice on everything in formal fashion.

If you have any questions before then, submit a comment on our post and we'll reply giving you detailed feedback and support.

Can't wait to see you all this year,

The Hills in Hollywood Rockhampton Team.
xox.