Haute PROM ISSUE!
• Dresses for your body type • Dresses that fit your personality! • Our favorite prom movie moments • What to do the week leading up to prom Also In This Issue... • Glasses that compliment your face shape • A full weeks worth of beauty ideas
Spring 2013
Table of Contents Photos Taken by Rachel Maltz
10-11: Seven Days of Beauty! 16: Glasses, for your face 16-17: Week Before, Workouts 18: Week Before, Food 19: Week Before, Skin care 20: Prom Movie Moments 21: What to Bring to Prom 22-23: Prom Hair 24-25: Prom Makeup 26-29: Prom Dresses
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Hello Readers! Our goal in writing this magazine is to inspire and educate the youth of today on fashion and style. We want to teach the younger generation how to incorporate their personalities into their fashion and clothes. We incorporated how-to’s for both clothes and makeup, so you can incorporate your creative side in to your clothes. We also included different dresses for different personalities, so that everyone has a dress that fits their personality! Also in this magazine, we have healthy and delicious food, difficult workouts to keep you in shape, and healthy ways to keep your skin clean and glowing. Lastly, Since prom is just around the corner, you need to know what you are going to wear and how you are going to do your makeup and hair. This magazine will help you with that! We have tons and tons of dresses and different ways to style your hair that works with your hair type. We hope you enjoy the first issue of our magazine! Thank you, Chloe Carlander, Charlize Figueroa, Rachel Maltz, and Maggie Trungale
Photo Taken by Sebastian Tanaka
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Bios
Photos by Maggie Trungale and and Chloe Carlander
Maggie Trungale is 14 and a half years old. She loves going to see movies at the Paramount,her favorite one being Across the Universe. She also loves shopping on South Congress with her friends and seeing bands downtown. Her favorite color is gold and favorite store is Urban Outfitters.
Rachel Maltz is a freshman at LASA. She enjoys jamming to her iPod filled with random music. Her favorite color is purple and must-have items anytime are her phone, iPod and earphones. Her most visited store is Nordstroms, her favorite movie is Mean Girls and her idol is Taylor Swift. Rachel’s favorite shows are Gossip Girl, Revenge and How I Met Your Mother.
Charlize Figueroa is a freshman at LASA. She enjoy baking desserts, using pastels, watching fireworks, and going thrift store shopping. She loves vintage items and her favorite color is mint green. Her must-have items are pyramid studs, buttons, fabrics, and lace. As for fashion, her favorite magazine is Marie Claire and her favorite store is Forever 21. She admires Foster the People and Taylor Swift, having both of their 14” posters.
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Chloe Carlander is 14, and goes to LASA high school. In her free time she rows at Texas Rowing Center, and watches Gossip Girl. Her favorite color is yellow and she loves reading Vogue. Her favorite place to shop is J. Crew but she also likes Zara. The 3 things she can’t leave the house without is chapstick, her camera, and her ipod filled with Taylor Swift ,Jason Mraz, Florence and the Machine and Train.
celebrities, after parties, designer clothes. your opinion on all of these things and more. What would you rather get for Christmas? RALPH LAUREN BOOTS: 50% A BURBERRY SCARF: 25% CHANEL WRISTLET: 14% FENDI GLASSES: 11%
HAUTE SURVEY
Who would you most like to go on a date with?
Channing Tatum Zac Efron Ryan Gossling Chace Crawford
Who is your favorite female singer? TAYLOR SWIFT: 70% ADELE: 16%
LANA DEL REY: 7% FLORENCE WELCH:
7%
Who is your favorite actress? Which city would you most like to visit?
45% 40% 35% 30%
Paris: 60%
25%
20% Buenos Aires: 13% Bejing: 7%
20%
London:
15% 10% 5% 0% Blake Lively
Emma Watson
Natalie Portman
Jennifer Aniston
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Worth it! The best items for under $20 dollars. 1.
This photograph was taken by Charlize F.
Sunglasses are essential not only to protect your eyes from the sun, but to rock an outfit as well. Go for a bold frame, a beautiful color, and enjoy! They are available at American Eagle for $11-$16.
This is a pair of super sweet sunglasses purchased from AE.
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Taylor Swifts album- Red Taylor’s new album is climbing the charts. With her new sounds, new songs, and new messages- she’s ready to share her music with her fans! Her catchy album is available at Target for $13.99, as well as the deluxe album for $16.99.
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Jewelry Holders are a room must-have. They not only holds and organize jewelry, but they also are a fantastic way to decorate your room. Jewelry holders are available at Claire’s for $10 to $20.
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Nail Polish is a girl’s best friend. It gives your nails a pop of color that looks great anytime and anywhere! There’s a variety of colors at Forever21 for $3$4. 6
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This photograph was taken by Charlize F.
Hair Chalking is the new fashion trend. With a variety of soft pastel colors, you can transform your hair in a matter of minutes! It gives uniqueness and change to your hair, without asking for permanence. A pack of 36 soft pastels are available at Michael’s craft store for $5.
This is the package of soft pastels used for hair chalking.
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High-low skirts are a definite piece of your wardrobe. Being in style, they have an angelic flow and will catch the eyes of all your friends and family! Assorted styles of high-low skirts can be found at Forever21 for $11 to $20.
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Knee-high/ ruffled socks are a non-expensive item that spice up your look. They give individuality, warmth, and style to an outfit. The benefits are endless and worth it. A variety of them can be found at Forever21 for $5 to $13.
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Puffy hair Scrunchies are the perfect touch to a casual day. It gives an excellent accessory while being simple. They are in-expensive and fun ways to enhance a pony tail. Assorted styles can be found at Forever21 for $1.
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Cable Knit Beanies are another sweet accessory to incorporate any time, any where. It covers your head on a bad hair day, keeps you warm, and looks simply unique. Available sorts can be ordered online at Tilly’s for $16-$18.
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Clutches are in! From studded to classic to glittered, you’ll find your perfect match. They rock all occasions and can be worn casually, professionally, and to any event! Fabulous clutches can be found at Forever21 for $15-$25.
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Are You A Third-Wheeler? Take This Quiz to Find Out if You’re “That Friend”. by Rachel M.
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You’re Fine! Be sensitive to your friends if they let you know they need some alone time, but so far you’re doing great! You don’t take it personally when someone doesn’t hang out with you, and you respect space!
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Are you usually in the middle of pictures or awkwardly on the end?
When you hear about your friends hanging out after school without you. You:
happen to see them there
Your friend is too busy to hang out with you because of her boyfriend. You: tag along one day
Real Deal Third Wheel You need to chill. It may be fun hanging out with all your friends, but if they’re all couples, you need to give them some space and find your own guy!
How To... Bleached Shorts 1. Take a pair of old jean shorts that you don’t particularly care about. 2. Roll the shorts up, starting at the top of the shorts . 3. Put rubber bands around the shorts. 4. Gently put the shorts in a bucket of water and bleach. 5. Let them soak for 20 minutes. 6. After the 20 minutes have passed, check up on the shorts. If you would like them bleached even more, put them in for Another 5 minutes. Continue like this until they are bleached to your preference. 7. Wash and dry you lovely new shorts before you wear them. 8. Enjoy!
Photos taken by: Maggie Trungale
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7 Days of Beauty A stunning and original look to make every day of your week beautiful. photos taken by Maggie Trungale
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY
MOD MANIA The 60’s are back and bigger than ever. Bat those lush lashes at your crush in algebra 2 this week.
AQUA EYES Combine mulitple shades of glittery blue shadows to create a pallette of cool colors to accent your eyes.
TUESDAY
PRETTY IN PINK: Rosy cheeks, peach lips, all-over glow. Be girly, be fun, be yourself.
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THURSDAY
SUNDAY
RETRO ROCKER Use bold cat eyes and a neon pink lip to create a look that makes your beauty and attitude pop!
GOLDEN GIRL Broze contur and orangy-pink cheeks plus gold metalic eyes will make you shine like the sun!
FRIDAY
WILD ONE The perfect bold look to hit the town in! Bright red lips and grey eyeliner is sure to make a statement.
SATURDAY SECRETIVE SMOKY EYE This is the perfect look for formal first date.
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PROM
HAUTE SURVEY survey
We asked girls in high school what their ideal prom would be, here are the results! Your Dream Dress is...
short, sequined frock Wild, fun cut-out strappy dress Poufy Princess ball-gown Floor-length grecian dress
After prom and all of your friends head out to... the beach for a midnight dip your favorite ice-cream place for a sweet snack an after party at a friend of a friend's house
Your Stereotype Date... 80.00%
you all turn in earlier, settling for a slumberparty with your bffs
70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% The smart and The hottie jock handsome newspaper editor
The dreamy rocker
The cute and funny boy next door
Which flowers would you most prefer to receive?
Which song is your absolute favorite to dance to?
Die Young- Kesha The Motto-Drake Lights- Ellie Goulding Some Nights- Fun.
purple orchids red roses yellow daisies pink lillies
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What’s Your Body Type? Here’s a tool to find out your body type and what looks best on you. We found these four common categories for you to look at and pick the right body type for you, and what to wear!
Hourglass
Petite If you have a petite frame, show off your legs! It will make you appear taller with a shorter dress, a floor length could overwhelm your figure. Add a little height with heels. Choose a dress that adds curves, such as layers or a fitted waist. You have a PETITE body type if... • You’re below average height • Slim frame • Narrow shoulders
An hourglass body type is easy to dress for. Your figure can pull off almost anything! Go for kneelength dresses with a slight flare that hug your waist. A fitted dress works well, with a scoop neck or V-neck working well with your shape. You have an HOURGLASS body type if... • You have a small waist • Well proportioned top and bottom half • See if your figure looks like the shape of an hourglass
Tall
Slender When you have a slender body type, add curves to your thin frame with a cinched waist, belt or wraparound dress. Draw attention to your legs with a short dress. Try anything that adds volume: frills, fluted edges, ruffled, pleated or flared dresses. You have a SLENDER body type if... • You have slim hips and shoulders • Small waist • Average or below average height
Wear heels to accent that tall frame. You can pull off floor length, or a short dress. Add accessories to break up the long line. Adding a belt will break the body in half and diffuse height. Chunky accessories will help to draw attention away from your up-and-down figure. Try a fitted bodice with a flared skirt.
You have a TALL body type if... • You’re above average height • Broad shoulders • Long torso or legs
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What glasses fit you? Square face shape This face shape is broad, has a wide jaw line, a square chin, and a deep forehead. We recommend round and oval style frames, and recommend that thin, angular and square style frames should not be worn. That only emphasize the square shape , rather than giving the appearance of the ordinary oval face shape.
Heart face shape This face shape has a broad forehead, tapering to a small mouth and chin. We recommend square or rounded styles, we recommend that styles that are wider at the top be avoided, otherwise the face would appear unbalanced.
Long face shape This face shape has a deep forehead, high cheekbones, and is narrow. We recommend small, geometric styles. We also recommend that any small styles be avoided, it only emphasize how the long the face shape is.
Round face shape This face shape is relatively short with a wide forehead, as well as a rounded chin and full cheeks. We recommend styles that are wider or square shapes that draw attention to the upper face. Glasses with decor at the temples would also look nice. We recommend that small, circular shaped glasses should be avoided, because it only emphasizes the round face shape.
Oval face shape This face shape is well rounded. This is the ideal face shape and is the average face shape for many people. Fortunately, these people can rock relatively any frame of glasses. Depending on the person, they can decide what they feel doesn’t look great on them. Otherwise, their options are endless.
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PROM TIME!
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Week Before Prom:
Perfecting Prom
LEGS:
Girls rocking a shorter look on their big night will want to work on their legs and to shape them into stunning, long dancing machines.
ABS:
Any of you girls sporting a tight, long, or silky dress on prom night are going to need a flat stomach to pull those dresses off. Sit-ups are amazing for flattening and strengthening your abs and stomach muscles.
Leg-Lift Alphabet
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Sit-ups
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You will need a yoga mat. Lie down on your back with your arms by your sides, palms facing down.
Lay down on the ground, using a yoga mat if that’s what you prefer.
towards the ceiling with your toes.
Make a triangle with your lags and the ground, laying your palms to the ground.
your hips on the floor but move your entire leg.
Keeping your fingers and feet on the ground, lift your upper body up until your finger tips pass your feet.
2. Try to lift your right leg as high as you can reaching
3. Trace the letters of the alphabet with your foot. Keep 4. Trace as many letters as you can. 5. Rest for thirty seconds and then switch legs 6. Repeat on both legs once again. 16
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Stay in this position for 3 seconds, counting in your head.
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Slowly go back to your first position with your back laying on the ground, you have finished one sit up.
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Repeat these steps 20 times, then take a 20 second break and do twenty more.
Photos taken by Chloe Carlander
Work-Out Regimen ARMS:
No matter how long, short, tight, or loose your dress is, during all those slow romantic dances with your arms wrapped around your date’s neck you will want them to be looking as toned and good as possible.
Pilates Push-Up
CORE:
If you have a sexy cut-out dress or maybe something showing off your fabulous curves you’ll want to flatten out your tummy so you can look you best and fittest self.
Side Planks Pictures taken by Chloe Carlander
1. Start in a push-up position, to modify this, you can put 1. Lay down on a yoga mat on your right side prop up
your knees on the ground.
2. Bend your left knee to create a right angle with your toe pointing upwards.
3. Bend arm and lower your body so that your chest is a few inches from the ground. Press back up.
4. Do this 8-10 times in a row. Rest for 30 seconds before switching legs.
5. Do the set on the left leg 8-10 times as well. 6. Repeat on both legs once again.
your body with your right forearm. Make it perpendicular to your body.
2. Stack your legs and rest your feet on the floor. You will make a right triangle, 1 side is your legs another is your arm and the third is the ground. Pull in your belly button.
3. Trace the letters of the alphabet with your foot. Keep your hips on the floor but move your entire leg.
4. You can place your left hand on your hip for balance. 5. Take deep breaths 6. Repeat on both legs once again. 17
Week Before Prom
Skin care Use sunscreen (SPF 50 or more) regularly The sun can easily cause damage to the skin, promoting premature aging. Therefore, we recommend daily use of sunscreen. Choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Also select a “nonacnegenic” or “noncomedogenic” on the label to help ensure clear, clean pores.
Treat your skin gently
- Limit your bath time. Long showers remove oils on the skin. - Avoid harsh soaps. Harsh soaps strip oils off the skin. - Shave carefully. Nicks and cuts damage your skin, also stripping oils. - Pat Dry. Gently blot the towel to maintain moisture in the skin.
Lips Always apply a decent lip balm on a daily basis. It prevents cracking, dryness, and visibly rough lips. Also ensure that it is 15 SPF or more to protect lips, regarding their sensitivity.
Wash your face every morning and night
Cleaning your face with a suitable face wash for whatever your skin might require (acne, oily, dry, dirty) is essential. It allows sweat and oil from the night to wash off, as well as provide you with a shine-free face. It refreshes your skin, so your ready to conquer the day!
Moisturizers
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Moisturizers prevent and treat dry skin. It also has the capability to protect sensitive skin, improve skin tone and texture, as well mask imperfections. Oily skin: Recommend use of water-based product. Labeled “noncomedogenic”. Dry skin: We recommend the use of water-based products. (Labeled “noncomedogenic”) Sensitive skin: We recommended use of a moisturizer containing soothing ingredients (chamomile, aloe) Normal skin- Recommend moisturizers that contain lightweight oils (Cetyl alcohol)
Week Before Prom
Food Breakfast:
- Orange Juice! A glass of orange juice will give you vitamin C and calcium to start your day. -A smoothly is also a yummy way to eat lots of fruit, milk, yoghurt and anything else you think tastes good in a smoothly. - To get protein in your system, any type of eggs (scrambled, fried, omelet etc..) is a good breakfast to get you through the morning. - Another Drink that is good for you and provides you with lots of calcium is milk,.
Lunch - Tuna, is a great source of Omega-3 (an essential fat that is good for your
body),, it also doesn’t contain very much saturated fat, if any. So a Tuna salad sandwich is a great thing to have for lunch during the day. - Salads are a tasty way to eat lots and lots of colors! You can choose to put really and thing you want in a salad, you can even add a little bit of cheese to add some flavor. - Whole grain pasta is good thing to eat if you are planing to work-out that day, pasta gives you lots of carbs that give energy to get you through your workout.
Dinner - Any type of grilled fish is really healthy for you and like we said earlier, is
a great source of omega 3. - Rice, white or brown, is low in fat and high in carbohydrates witch is good for your body. - Soup is a delicious warm meal that is good for you, if you add avocado to it, you will get many of the essentials you need like potassium, and Vitamin E.
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Top 10 Prom Movie Moments We love watching prom moments almost as much as we like being at prom ourselves. Check out our top 10 picks for prom movie moments!
10. Prom (2011)
This entire movie is based on the prom, so it’s perfect for this list! There are romantic scenes, heartbreaking scenes and moments when you wish you could jump into the movie it looks so fun!
9. Twilight (2008)
Team Jacob or Team Edward? We know you love this romantic prom scene at the end of this movie, the beginning of the world-wide phenomenon.
5. Carrie (1976)
This thriller stands apart from all the mainstream cute little prom movies with twists and a Sci-Fi element mixed into the clichéd scenes we love, and in this case, are scared of!
4. Pretty in Pink (1986)
The awkward and hilarious prom night you won’t forget all comes together in Pretty in Pink. This is the kind of scene you can re-watch year after year.
8. Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
3. She’s All That (1999)
7. Footloose (1984)
2. High School Musical 3 (2008)
6. Never Been Kissed (1999)
1. Mean Girls (2004)
This movie is hilarious and awkward, and the prom scene is exactly that. For an unforgettable yet dry night, pick up this movie today!
A classic, the movie shows how hard work can pay off, and with an amazing party too! It’s the perfect fun movie.
A dramatic prom night where everything is ruined might not be on your to-do list, but this cute movie can relate to your worst fears and greatest hopes for that magical night and afterwards.
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This prom is all about overcoming the status quo, a mind-set brought to most proms but succeeding in this romantic movie’s modern play on “Pretty Woman”.
The end of our favorite musical movie series ends with the long anticipated prom scene, and it is definitely a “Night to Remember”!
Topping off our list, we have this flawless documentation of high school, quotes of which we can still hear echoing through hallways. The Spring Fling holds drama, fun and the acceptance everyone wants.
Photos taken by Charlize Figueroa
Prom Checklist
Bobby Pins / Hair Tie Camera
Hand Sanitizer
Breath-Freshening Mints/ Gum
Mini Lip Gloss/Chapstick
Emergency Cash/ Credit Card
Deodorant
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magical hair
for your magical night Our interview with professional hair stylist Lilia Figueroa Your Prom look will never be complete without a good hair style! Here are some ideas for your hair type of sleek, easy hair styles that will look great! We interviewed professional hair stylist, Lilia Figueroa, who has a license in cosmetology, and has answers for all of your questions about hair styles. Before we get into everything to do with prom hair, we asked Lilia about herself and general hair styles.
Haute Team: What is it about being a hairstylist that you like? Lilia Figueroa: I enjoy the creativity and the imagina-
Cute, Quick, Everyday Hair Styles! French Braids are very cute and do not take much time at all. First you start at the top of the head, with a little bit of hair, then you divide this piece of hair into three separate pieces of hair. Next, you take a piece of hair on the outside and put it over the middle piece of hair making that piece the new middle piece. You then take the opposite side, putting that piece over the new middle piece of hair. You continue, adding more hair in to the braid as you go.
tive aspect, and making people feel beautiful. I enjoy giving people the confidence they deserve.
Haute Team: What hair style do you recommend for a round face? Lilia Figueroa: I recommend face-framed layers. A side swept bang will de-emphasize the round face, giving it the ideal shape of an oval.
Haute Team: What are some cute, quick hairstyles that look good on everyone? Lilia Figueroa: Fishtail and French braids are really
Fishtail Braids are very pretty and really easy to do. All you have to do it separate your hair into two separate sections, you then take a piece of hair from the right section and put it over the right section and under the left section. You then do this with the left section and keep on repeating until you are finished!
cute and don’t take very much time. High ponytails, high buns, and side pony tails take even less time and are still very cute.
Haute Team: What are some good things about getting layers? What do they do for your hair? Lilia Figueroa: Layers provide movement in the hair and give the hair shape. It also gives your hair definition.
Haute Team: What can you do to create thinner hair on heavy, thick hair? Lilia Figueroa: One technique that I use to create thinner hair is I use my thinning shears, which have 32 teeth that cut in between the teeth, creating less bulk.
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High Ponytails talk literally 2 minutes and are still really fun and peppy. All you have to do is brush your hair, gather it all together in one section, and then tie with an elastic or a hair tie! Easy as that.
Straight Hair:
What hair products do you recommend for someone with straight hair? I recommend the product Biosilk, silk therapy to create shine, smoothness, and to control static. Also to add lift, volume, and shine. I also recommend, it’s a 10, miracle styling cream and, it’s a 10, miracle styling moose, for lift, volume, and shine. You can always use dry shampoo for extra volume and maintain a style for a day longer.
What prom hair styles do you recommend for someone with straight hair? I would tease the hair for volume, which
straight hair typically doesn’t have. I would create large curls, to give the appearance of natural wavy hair. I then would pin half up and spray, because straight hair does not tend to hold style well.
Curly Hair:
What hair products do you recommend for someone with curly hair?
I recommend the product Halo, a curl enhancing creme that doesn’t leave hair stiff, it also keeps your hair curled and defined. You also want to use serums for moisture because curly hair is naturally dry, such as dry shampoo by TRESemme. I also recommend miracle finishing spray by “it’s a 10”.
What is a prom hair style you recommend for someone with curly hair? For prom, I would loosen the curl, and create a low “chignon”(which is a low bun). I would also put have some loose tendrils (pieces of hair around the face) to define the face shape. Depending on the person, I would also accent the hair with a decor (ie. flowers).
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Photos taken by Charlize Figueroa
1. This silky white dress can be found at Cream Vintage for $30. 2. This detailed blue dress can be found at Buffalo Exchange for $20. 3. This feather hair piece can be found at Forever 21 for $3. 4. This violet, knee length dress can be found at Macy’s for $60.
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5. This vintage blue head band can be found at Forever21 for $5.
Pretty Girly! You a girly type of gal? Well here are three ideas of dresses, accessories, and shoes for your fabulous prom night!
1 A dress like this is more fun and preppy. This is a high-low dress which makes your legs look really long. Also, the layers of the top part and the bottom part of the dress are really flattering to anyone and everyone who wears it. We paired heels that aren’t too high but still cute with this dress, and a simple and elegant necklace to make the whole outfit more fancy.
2 A dress like this is more formal but still really pretty. The flowery pattern is really classy and the high neck line is very elegant. We paired this dress with cute 2 inch healed shoes which adds a flirty side to the dress. And the heart shaped necklace is just a pretty accessory that adds to the whole outfit.
3 This dress, like the first one is very fun but also has an elegant side. The low ‘v’ neck adds a sexy side to the dress too. With a dress like this we recommend pairing high wedges, and a sparkely necklace to add pretty, flirty and sexy accessories.
Photos Taken by Maggie Trungale and Chloe Carlander
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Wild Child
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SEXY This sequined sleek dress is sure to be a show-stopper. We put a pair of nude pumps with the gown. The pop of color comes from the pair of earrings, a cute touch to this outfit.
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A tight, velvet, plum dress with thick nude heels will amp your figure and is always a perfect combination. Match that with this chunky and sparkly necklace for a complete and sexy look.
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The ruffled cream frock will turn heads when you walk in with these black open toed shoes. The coral will be a great statement piece, and always looks good with cream. All together? A classic and perfect outfit for prom. 03
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ASK HAUTE HELPER Dear Haute Helper, I’m a sophomore and I’ve been in love with this boy for 2 years. He knows and occasionally likes me too but is on and off and just uses me as a back up, always changing his mind before anything serious. I don’t think he actually likes me but it’s been so long I don’t know how to start getting over him. I go to a small school and it’s hard to meet new people. I’m tired of being a plan B and want a boy to chase after me for once. Thanks, LoveSick@16 Dear LoveSick@16, Oh Girl, we have all been there! I bet a small school and constant reminder is difficult. My best advice would really making a conscious effort to meet new people and get your flirt on! At least it will make him see what he is missing and at best get you with a brand new beau. Also if you need some recovery time and a more spiritual way to more on I could suggest a cliched pros and cons list really get into why you like him in the first place. Make a list of non-negotiable aspects of your dream boy. For example, “He has to be the perfect mix of preppy and skater, he has to drink black coffee, he has to paint, he has like obscure bands and bike as his main source of transportation.” Make sure you never go for anyone that doesn’t meet all of these standards. They can be as picky as loose as you chose. It’s a way to not waste your time with anyone not worth it. You got this!
Dear Haute Helper, I know this sounds like an exaggeration but I am the only one, I mean the only one in my group of friends that doesn’t have a boyfriend or is dating anyone. There are a lot of super awkward experiences where I am either the third, fifth, seventh or ninth wheel. Everyone is nice and still invites me to hang out with them but I can tell they don’t know what to do. They all want to be romantic and talk with their dates but don’t want to completely leave me out. It’s super obvious and increasingly more embarrassing. What do I? Can I still hang out with my friends? Should I give them space? Sincerely, 4EverAThirdWheel Dear 4EverAThirdWheel, No! Don’t you know the rules of BFFs. “We will never let boys get in the way of our friendship” Said the girl in every teenage coming over age movie and TV show ever! So my advice, to be sneakily less awkward until you find your own Prince Charming to canoodle with, bring another girl friend you can chat with when everyone else is being couple-y. You can have a friend date instead of being a third wheel. This won’t last long, relationships come and go soon enough another one of your friends will be single and even sooner you won’t be. Have fun!
Dear Haute Helper, I am senior and I just got braces. It really sucks because everyone else just got theirs off. I broke up with my boyfriend about 4 months ago and I feel like I won’t be able to get a new one with a ton of metal in my mouth. My senior pictures are going to be horrible! What can I do? Any advice on how to try to hid them or anything!!! Please please help! -MetalMouth94 Dear MetalMouth94, It’s actually not as hard as you would think have your braces go unnoticed. If you try to not smile with your teeth and “smize” it up, people will be surprised when they realize you actually have them. As for finding a boy, it won’t even be a problem. It was fine in middle school when everyone had them and will be fine now. I mean you’re still the same person you just have more orthodontic work than others. Life will go on. Senior year will end. You will get your braces off. You would look back and laugh at what you looked like in high school whether you had braces or not.
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Dear Haute Helper, How do you tell how a boy feels about you? There is this boy that is just bluntly and openly mean, like way worse than other boys. But he is also very affectionate and complementing. It is so weird and if it were elementary school I would assume this would mean he likes me but I don’t think so! Does he want to be friends or more or less??? I’m so confused. I need some kind of direction so I don’t do anything to embarrass myself. Please Help. -Mixed$ignals Dear Mixed$ignals, I think you should not try to read into it too much, just let it play out. If he is trying to say he likes you it’s obviously not clear enough. If he wants to really get the message across he is going to have to find another way to say it. As for your feelings, I’d try not to get too attached or think about anything coming out of this weird relationship. Just go with the flow and deal with any feeling appropriately as they arise. Next time he says “You look so gross today.” Respond by saying “Thanks you too!” or something like that. Don’t take it too seriously I’m sure he’s only trying to get a response. It’s a good idea to never let anything someone says hurt you if you can.
Dear Haute Helper, I’m a junior, I like boys but I think I might like girls too. I my last boyfriend was freshman year but since then I think I’ve had crushes on girls. I don’t know what to do because I feel like people have negative connotations about people that are labeled as bisexual. Some people don’t believe it’s even real and I know that if I ever said I was I wouldn’t be able to change my mind without everyone thinking I was faking for attention or something. I want to be myself but don’t think it’s a good idea until after high school at least. Please help, BoysOrGirls1234 Dear BoysOrGirls1234, I hate to say it but I have to agree that unless you find out that another girl wants to date you, it would make the most sense not to really say too much about your sexuality until you don’t have to be around judgmental and mean high schoolers everyday. Once you get to college and you aren’t defined by what you did in your adolescence years. You will be able to date whomever you want and no one will judge you. I’m sorry to have to tell you not to be your full self but you do have really good years ahead. I promise! Best of Luck
Dear Haute Helper, I am going to be a freshman when summer ends, and I just moved to the town live in now Denver, Colorado from across the country Boston, Massachusetts! Going into high school is hard and scary enough, but literally knowing no one is terrifying. I am really shy and it takes me awhile to get to know people and make friends. It is almost time for school to start and I have two friends. Do you have any advice for me about making friends when school starts and not being so shy?? Thank you, 4EverAlone Dear 4EverAlone, Everyone is shy when you first meet them, its not just you. What you need to do is be the person to talk first. Maybe choose a person in every class to go up to and ask questions about the class, the school, the homework, the teacher or stuff like that. That way, you will have someone in each and every one of your classes to talk to. Then once you get to know them better, ask them to introduce you to other people. Hopefully you can then see which group you like hanging out with or if you like just hanging out with a couple people(which is also fine by the way). Take this new school, new people, and new place as an opportunity for fresh start, any bad things that happened in middle school are behind you and you can start over with new friends!
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Embarrassing Moments Everyone has those embarrassing moments where we just want to disappear and get out of there! Here are a few we gathered from teenagers who have plenty to tell.
Know-It-All
Pound the Alarm
“I was in my driver’s Ed class the other day and we were talking about depression. The instructor asked our class what medicine helped people with depression, and I blurted out, ‘CHLAMYDIA!’. The entire class started laughing before I realized my mistake.” -Leah, 16
My school has an assembly every week for announcements and performances, and this week I had a solo in the choir show. The curtains opened and I started walking down stage next to the wall and up to the microphone. On the way, I tripped over a music stand and fell down in front of the WHOLE school.” -Eva, 14
Dancing Feet
Flat on Your Face
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Hit the Deck
“This summer my family and I went on a cruise. I was supposed to get to the top deck for dinner and didn’t feel like taking the stairs, so I got on the elevator. When I stepped on, the speakers started blasting music. I started dancing and singing really loud and didn’t hear the elevator ding when it got to the deck. When I finally turned around, there was a crowd of people looking at me waiting for the elevator. I got super red and ran off!” -Alexia, 15
“My friends and I were at the pool and there was this super hot lifeguard. So we went over to the diving board and everyone started jumping off. When it was my turn, I ran and jumped off super high(trying to empress the lifeguard), and when I hit the water, I looked up and saw my bathing suit top floating on the top of the pool. That certainly got the lifeguard’s attention!”
-Sarah, 15
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“It was our eighth grade graduation and everyone was lining up to get our diplomas. My dress was super long and I kept tripping over it in my heels, but I eventually got up on stage. My dad was video taping as I walked across the platform and up to the principal. I shook hands with her and took my diploma from the AP, turned around to smile for a picture and tripped on my heels. I went face down and my braces got caught in the carpet!” -Monica, 14
My boyfriend and I were at a party, it was our first date and we were both really nervous. After an hour or so of dancing we went outside to get some air. We sat down on a fence and talked for a while. Finally at the end of our conversation he leaned in to kiss me. Right as we were about to kiss... I fell off the fence! It was probably the most embarrassing moment of my entire life.” -Zoe, 17
Horoscope Capricorn (December 22- January 19): Be careful about the situations with your crush that you’re in. You may misread the situation, so try not to over-analyze.
Cancer (June 22- July 22): Look out for one of your guy friends crushing on you. Think about how to handle the situation before you ruin your friendship for good.
Aquarius (January 20- February 18): You haven’t spent time with your mom in awhile, so hit up the mall and ask her to tag along, it’s great quality time and she’ll be happy to find some common ground.
Leo (July 23- August 22): Look out for betrayal from one of your BFF’s. Give her some time and ask her what’s wrong before the 12th, when she’ll take out whatever’s happening at you.
Pisces (February 19- March 20): You have been Get out of your comfort zone and take some risks. Throw a party, talk to your crush or make some new friends!
Virgo (August 23- September 22): On the fourth, you’ll have the opportunity to help someone out. Don’t pass it up, and you will get back that great karma later in the month.
Aries (Mar 21- April 19): There’s a ton of rumors coming up this month. Just keep your distance or the drama will hook you in! This month on the 4th, you’ll have the option to spread it or to ignore it. Remember to keep your cool and stay out of it.
Libra (September 23- October 22): You’ve been feeling lonely lately, so make new friends with the new girl or anyone you haven’t talked to lately; it will brighten your day as well as hers.
Taurus (April 20- May 20): Letting go of stuff might be hard for you, but to get out of your funk you need to analyze the situation and figure out how to leave your problems behind.
Scorpio (October 23- November 21): Flaunt your new-found confidence, you’ll radiate that bold glow that will impress your crush. Make sure to share some with your friends; it’s contagious.
Gemini (May 21- June 21): It’s warming up, so grab your girlfriends and swing by the pool. On the 6th, you’ll be eyeing a cute new lifeguard. Speak up and get your flirt on!
Sagittarius (November 22- December 21): You will have a money-making opportunity, so that extra jingle might come in handy for that super cute jewelry in the window! 31