Five Beauty Tips for Prom

If you’re trying to have an unforgettable evening instead of a regrettable one, prom makeup is definitely something you want to practice at home before going to the big event.

Upper St. Clair High School's prom is on June 14  less than a month away!

Patch has assembled some tips to help get ready.

1. Eyes. Many women struggle with applying false eyelashes, and a formal event isn’t the best time for a test run. Check out some products beforehand, and keep a tube of mascara handy that is designed to lengthen, add volume and doesn’t clump.

Mary Kay tips suggests picking an eye shadow application style that’s appropriate for your eye shape. For example, thin eyelids might need more of a highlighter than a contour shadow.

The makeup company also recommends liquid eyeliner for easier application and more control over the thickness of the line.

2. Skin. Nothing will make prom pictures worse than seeing the shade of Snooki.

Seventeen magazine recommends getting a healthy, gradual glow. Exfoliate regularly and ease into self-tanners.

If you’re planning on a professional spray tan, go three days before the big night for best results, according to the magazine.

3. Hair. Speaking of Snooki, a little volume goes a long way. Maybe not that much volume, but a little height on top can help most looks.

Teen Vogue recommends a half-up, half-down style for girls who can’t decide what to do with their hair. Add in some curls for a soft touch.

If you’re planning to dance a lot, pull your hair up, the magazine advises.

And don’t be surprised to see a lot of braids this year — it’s the trend.

4. Cheeks. A natural-looking glow is always best. So when it comes to cheeks, remember that less really is more in this case.

Tips from Sephora recommend keeping blush and bronzer subtle. On cheeks, try a soft, sheer blush that creates natural-looking highlights and undertones.

If you want to play up a feature, play up the eyes or lips.

5. Lips. With so many glosses and glazes to choose from, what’s a girl to do?

Stila lip products keep the shine high and the sticky low.

Sometimes layers are most effective, according to Stila tips. Glosses can always be worn over your favorite lip color.

Don’t be surprised to see some coral lips paired with a neutral eye. It’s a spring trend, according to Stila.

Luther fundraiser to feature prom fashion show

BY RANDY ELLIS rellis@opubco.com

Luther High School girls will model prom dresses and hair styles from the '80s, '90s and current times during a fundraiser for the benefit of the Luther Community Service Center.

LUTHER -Prom dresses and hair styles from the 1980s, '90s and current times will be modeled by Luther High School senior girls Saturday, May 14, as part of a community fundraiser for the Luther Community Service Center.

Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a dessert party at the Luther Civic Center, 18120 Hogback Road. The event then will move to the Luther High School Auditorium, 18955 NE 178, for a silent auction, followed by the fashion show.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at the Community Service Center or at the door on the evening of the event.

The 14 students who will be modeling prom dresses have talked teachers and moms into loaning them the vintage prom dresses they will be modeling. They will wear their own prom dresses for the current fashion part of the show, said Tami McDaniels, who is helping coordinate activities.
The whole community is excited about the event, McDaniels said.
The school cafeteria lunch ladies are planning to do an '80s song to warm the crowd up for that part of the fashion show and local day care children will perform, she said.
Eight students from Francis Tuttle Technology Center have agreed to help the girls change hair styles to reflect the time periods of the prom dresses they will be modeling, she said.
Billie Jean McCoy, this year's Luther High School prom queen, has been instrumental in helping put the fundraiser together, McDaniels said.
McCoy, 19, said she, McDaniels and girls from her church were out shopping for prom dresses when the idea for the fundraiser came together.
“The Community Service Center means a whole lot to this community,” McCoy said.
The center distributes free food to about 150 families a month, she said. It also hands out free Christmas gifts and Easter baskets to Luther children and operates a store that provides free used clothing, furniture and household goods to low-income families.
“My family is one of the families that gets food there,” McCoy said, adding that she appreciates the opportunity to give something back.
The service center is supported by area Churches of Christ and has 20 to 30 regular workers — all volunteers.
Ruby Stahl, who spearheads volunteer efforts in the community, said the center hopes to raise $10,000 through the event. McDaniels said she expects 200 to 300 people to attend.