Prom is the perfect time to experiment with your beauty routine! If you’ve ever wanted to try wearing a bright pink, orange or red lipstick, smoky eyeshadow or a totally bronzed and peachy toned face, a fun night out like prom is a great opportunity to test drive your new look! Go sleek and old school Hollywood glamour with a simple slick of red lipstick, or 1980s fluoro with some neon pink lipstick - who knows, it might even become your new signature look!
Bright Lips
A pop of bright color on your lips is the easiest way to add glamour - just swipe it on and go! With a strong lip like this you don’t need a lot of other makeup - just add a bit of mascara and sparkly nude eyeshadow and you’re ready for prom! Try Brighton Rock pink lipstick by Topshop, $10
Bold lipstick adds instant glamour!
Brighton Pink lipstick, $10, Topshop
Coloured Eyeliner
The modern girl’s way to wearing color on your eyes - try a bit of purple or bright blue eyeliner. Slightly smudge your line with a q-tip so it doesn’t look too perfect. Keep your lips subdued with some pink or peachy lipgloss! You can even use some bright eyeshadow and and eyeliner brush to make a line! Try LA Splash Metallic Eyeliner in Teal Mania or Ulta Baked Eyeshadow in Drama, $4
Rihanna love to line her eyes with metallic blue!
LA Splash Metallic eyeliner in Teal, $6.49
Peachy Keen
This peachy and bronzed look will get you in the mood for summer! Warm apricot cheeks and a bit of bronzer work well with peach lipgloss and some chestnut brown eyeliner. Try some sparkly gold eyeshadow just on your lids for a St Tropez glow! Try Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush Trip in Peach Perfect, $5.69, Cover Girl
Leighton Meester does peach!
Blush Trio in Peach Perfect, $5.69, Cover Girl
Petal Pink
The petal pink and rosy look suits everyone - all you have to do is adjust the shade of pinks you use to flatter your skin tone. Don’t be afraid to go with super rosy cheeks for prom night! Put a bit of shimmery bronzer on the tops of your cheekbones to instantly fake a bit of tan! Try Maybelline Shine Sensational Lipgloss in Berry Bella, $5.99
Pink and rose shades suit everyone!
Maybelline Shine Sensational lipgloss in Berry Bella, $5.99
Fun Beauty Tips!
- Put shimmery body lotion on your legs and arms - it’s what the celebs do before they hit the red carpet!
- Your lipstick can double as a bit of blush in a pinch - just dab a bit on each cheek and blend!
- Sparkly gold or beige eyeshadow can double as a highlighter - dab a bit on the tops of your cheekbones for a bit of sheen!
- This spring and summer is all about fun pastel nail colors like lilac, baby blue, mint green and citrus - the perfect warm season palette for your mani or pedi!
