Help! My hair won't behave!

Question:

Hi GG, omgosh! I am attending a summer wedding at the end of July! I have my dress, but I wish I had more ideas as to what to do with my hair. The wedding is outdoors and in another state. Problem is the wedding is in a state that has a lot of humidity. I need some ideas on how to wear my hair so it won't fall flat from the weather. Please help!

Answer :
Hi P.W.

I get asked this question a lot, especially in the summer when there are more weddings than at any other time of the year. I am going to give you the same advice as I always give to my viewers "GO WITH THE FLOW".

Yes, GO WITH THE FLOW. Same advice for any hair type. 

Summer time is the time when the weather wreaks havoc on our tresses, mainly because of the extra humidity in the air, but also the effects of the heat. I always like to advise my readers to go natural during the warmer months. I don't mean the ol' wash and wear trick, what I mean is to experiment with a style that is going to let your locks be themselves.

For example, let's say your hair is naturally wavy with a bit of frizz and you like to straighten your hair with a flat iron.

When you are going to attend a special event, you  want to look great, but the weather is against you if you are subject to high humidity. My advice is this : rather than wearing your usual straight 'do, why not just wear a style that will actually encourage the true nature of your tresses. That way, you won't be stressing out every time a little curl pops up onto your forehead. 

If your hair is naturally stick straight,
wear a hairstyle that is sleek and super straight, easy, peazy. 

Likewise, if your hair has a tendency to wave or curl, max it out, by wearing a hairstyle that is curly. That way, when the moisture in the hair starts to build up, your hairstyle will only get better and better!

We've added a new category to our hairstyle gallery : Hairstyles by HAIR TYPE. Come take a peek at some really cute hairstyles that will have you beaming at your next formal event, (no matter what the weather!)

-hope this helps!
Toodles,
Gigi

What to Wear with Tummy Rolls

Question:
 
Dear GG: Whenever I go shopping, I see styles that I like...but when I put it on, the two rolls on my tummy gets in the way. Watching tv shows to help people with rolls is a bit discouraging, because there "big" stomach either isn't big or their tummy is uniform. I need some advice on what styles to look for: shirts, dress, and pants and coordination of it.   I'm 5'8, 140lbs, 36D breasts respectively big butt my stomach protrudes my body at the same measurements as my breasts. My hates is the tummy rolls that is deeply indented at the belly button.   Please help! - Sara

Answer:

Hi Sara, well, sounds like you do not have a weight problem, because, let me tell you, your weight and height are in a good range. What I don’t know from your letter is how old you are. The reason I ask is because some young women take a little longer to lose there ‘baby fat’ which stores around the belly area.

You might want to check with your doctor to see how you can eliminate that extra roll. That way you won’t have to worry about what to wear all the time.
   

But let’s get back to the question you have about what to wear, with the body you currently have! Your figure type is called round body type. That is your hips, your waist and your chest is the same or almost the same size.

What you want to avoid at all costs are the hip hugger type pants or jeans. And avoid the crop tops, too, they only really look good on girls and women who have a boyish body type. On everyone else they make your butt look bigger than it is! That is why so many girls think they are fat, because the hip-hugger style actually accentuates your bottom. Cameron Diaz looks great in hip huggers only because she has the figure of a boy. No hip, no bustline.

You, on the other hand should opt for slacks that have a little give, spandex or elastic at the waist, otherwise they will cut right into the tummy roll.

Also, choose tops that hang straight down from the bustline, such as a shirt that you leave outside the slacks, or a shell that hangs over the slacks. You can also wear a jacket over the shirt.

Wear all one color when you can. Blue shirt with blue jeans, or black shirt with black slacks. It's  elegant and it makes you look slimmer. Wearing one color on top and another on the bottom, chunks up the body line.   

Avoid slinky, thin fabrics. They will follow the contour of your body, they also accentuate parts you want to hide. Wear cotton, or other crisp materials. Wear t-shirts that have some body of there own, not ones that are flimsy or light. Rayon is a good material to wear if you can find it, light yet good for hiding flaws!

Send your prom questions to ggflower@shop4prom.com

How to Avoid Last Minute Hair Disaster

Its prom night: you found the perfect dress and you are the only one who has it.

Your accessories match the dress perfectly. You spent hours perfecting your makeup.

You look stunning.

Except for one little thing.

Your hair is flat. And sticky with product and it actually looks kind goofy.

You're crushed and your entire prom night is ruined.

I can guarantee that if you follow these 4 steps, right now, that this will never happen again.

Step #1 Take the Style Quiz

Step #2 Understanding your Hairtype

Step #3 Choose the best Hairstyle for your Bodytype

Step #4 Why Face Shape Matters

Send your prom questions to ggflower@shop4prom.com

How to look 15 pounds slimmer in your prom dress

How to Look Slimmer in your Prom Dress

When you are dressing up for any special occasion, whether, prom , homecoming or just dressing up for the Oscar Night Awards, you want to look and feel like a star. Follow these Oscar Winning tips to look sleek and elegant for your next night out! Wear a prom dress that is:

Monochrome

a prom dress in one color elongates the body, making you look slimmer

Dark muted colors make you look thinner.

Not everyone should wear black, so think deep gray, silver, wine, raisin, burgundy, forest green, russet, midnight blue, golden brown, cocoa, cranberry, eggplant.

Try our free color analysis

Neutral colors, like  black, silver, gray, beige, taupe,

gold, will make you appear taller and more slender.

Long straight skirts or dresses are great for prom -just be sure the skirt is not too tight around your behind!

For more tips and ideas go to Shop 4 Prom Dress directory

GG Flower

How can I find a prom date?

Question :

Next month is my senior prom but I don't have a date. Do i have to have a date to go to prom? My mom hates it when I go to dances and like most guys at dances just want to have fun. The thing is I want to ask my best friend, a (guy) but I don't know how.  Am I afreid to ask a guy cuz my mom might go crazy on me.


-Alice T.
 
Answer:

Prom can pose a bunch of dilemmas for sure. And the "date" is the biggest problem for most students. The truth is : you do not have to go with a date. You can simply go with your best friend. But it could be awkward if it is just you and him, because people will wonder "are they dating" ? What you really want is a dance partner and an escort at prom, not that you need protection, but you don't want to go alone and spend all night alone. 

The best way to have the most fun at prom is go with a group of friends that you want to sit with. If there a a few girls and a few boys, you will have plenty of opportunity to dance with one or more boys, including your best friend. Dance with anyone who asks you, that way your friend will know you won't turn him down if he asks. 
-ggflower

Send your prom questions to : ggflower@shop4prom.com

What to Wear to Homecoming?

Q?

What am I supposed to wear to homecoming? My best friend and I want to go the our school's homecoming dance but don't know what to wear to one of these? -Andrea M.

A.

Hi Andrea, glad you asked!

Deciding what to wear for a party or dance or wedding can be challenging. 

Because of all the different designations such as formal, white-tie, business casual or semi-formal, you need to know what kind of clothing and/or accessories are appropriate for each level of formality. Understanding which is which will help you avoid embarrassment.

What Is Considered Semi-Formal Dress?

What Does Semi-Formal Dress Mean?

Women

When you receive an invitation to an event which specifies semi-formal, this means a cocktail-length (knee-length) or long dress. You have to wear sheer hosiery. Leave the business pumps at home and put on the dressy pumps. You can accessorize with tasteful jewelry.

Best Advice? Go with the short party dress. Save the long gown for your prom.

Men

Men wear suits to semi-formal events. The suit should be a good-quality dark suit with a dark tie and white shirt. You should wear dark socks and black shoes.

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Need Help Finding a Prom Dress in my price range

Hi Gg,

Question : Does anyone know about dresses from www.lightinthebox.com?

They are wholesale from China. My order would be like $300, 1/3 of what it would cost at a bridal store here in the States. I don't care if the dresses are a knockoff or not as long as they aren't crappy. My fear though is sending my money and then never receiving my stuff. If anyone has ever ordered a dress from this place could you please give me your opinion? Thanks. Rose.

Answer : 

Hi Rose, I know  I am not the only one on this blog who has had a bad experience with some (not all) overseas manufactures. I sum up my answer to this dilemma in my recent article,  Wedding and Prom Dresses : The Pitfalls of Buying Cheap.  

As far as this particular company, Light in the Box, my suggestion would be to really read up on the reviews left by customers, they are often the ones who will speak frankly about any given product! 

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