Fashion Closet: Prom 2008 - Portrait Magazine, April 2008 Issue

Fashion Closet - April Column
Written by: Nicole


Prom 2008


My style icon, Avril Lavigne at the MTV Mexico Awards.


Prom is quickly approaching and for the girls who are going this usually means time to shop! You don’t need to spend a ton of money to look great. I’ve kept the items featured in this article under $100(USD). I have also shown a wide variety of dresses to wear from semi-formal to over the top prom dresses. For best selection of dresses I would have to say GoJane is amazing. They have so many different types and colours.

If you want to follow trends, take a look at what celebrities wear to events. At the Oscar’s there was a lot of red dresses. Also at previous events was hot pink. I suggest to stick to what you like and what you want to wear. If you’re not into heels then don’t wear them because there is a good percentage they will kill your feet. Opt for fancy flats or even converse shoes!

There is so much out there to choose from and I wish you luck in finding something you’ll love. And don’t forget to have fun!

*Tip* - for an over-the-top dress, keep your shoes and accessories simple.

*Don’t forget* - you may have to buy the right undergarments to go with the dress you choose.


Dresses:


XOXO Foil Printed Tube Dress $69.00


Wetseal
Striped Ruffle Tube Dress $24.50 and Tube Dress with Sash $27.50


Forever 21
Balloon Tube Dress $22.80, Ella Dress $22.80 and Satin and Jewel Shift Dress $29.80
(last two available in more colours)


GoJane
Florante $80.99 and Nicole $69.99
(both available in more colours)


GoJane
Lorea $56.99 and Aftershock $56.99
(both available in more colours)


GoJane
Alejandra $80.99 and Maricruz $71.99
(both available in more colours)


GoJane
Udama $63.99 and Tamber $59.99
(both available in more colours)


Shoes


GoJane
Jewelled Heel – Marichi Mani $40, Treason - Steve Madden $89.95 and Tinkle - Steve Madden $79.95
(second one in more colours)


Wetseal
Open Toe Satin Ruffle Heel $26.50, Round Toe Patent Pump $24.50 and Metallic Textured Sandal $24.50
(Other colours available for all above shoes)


Forever 21
Tuxedo Peep Toe $19.80


Alloy
FILIGREE MARY JANE – $25.50, POLKA DOT SLING – $29.50 and CHAIN FLAT – $29.50
(in more colours)


GoJane
peep toe heel $16.99 and metallic flower leaf cut-out flat $14.99
(in more colours)


GoJane
Braid strappy rhinestone sandal $32.99 and Rosette platform $20.99
(in more colours)


GoJane
satin ruffle ballerina flat $17.99
(in more colours)


GoJane
Pleated bow platform heel $23.99 and woven platform heel $22.99 again s –zcrk heel $22.99
(first two in more colours)


Accessories:


Ribbon Clutch - Steve Madden $38 and GoJane trejean bag $25.99


Wetseal
Tear Drop Chandelier Earrings $6.00, Patina Bangle $6.00 and Shell Chandelier Earring $5.00


Forever 21
Pearl Bead Bracelet Set $4.80 and Lucite Heart Necklace $6.80 (both the black and pink)


Forever 21
Speckled Bangle $6.80, Shining Star Necklace $4.80 (also in silver) and Roman Coin Necklace $7.80


Forever 21
Beaded Bracelet $4.80


Claire’s
Large Pearl Earrings $5.50, Hoop earrings $7.00 and Chunky Hoop earrings $7.00


Claire’s
skull and cross $6.50, beveled wire cuff $7.50 and filigree ring $6.00


GoJane
Rhinestone rose ring $7.99 and stormy rhinestone necklace $12.99