So you're in the last week before your prom – everything's been picked out and bought, you know who you're going with (or who you're definitely not going with) and you know how you're getting to the prom too.
So that's the hard work done, right? Well yes, kind of, but I thought I'd list a few things that it's good to do in the days running up to the prom.
The week of the prom
To look your absolute best, the following small actions can have a big impact.
Go to bed early every night that week
I know it's boring, but believe me, it'll do wonders for those dark shadows under your eyes and it'll mean you'll have tonnes of energy to devote to the prom.
Drink plenty of water
It's good for skin and good for energy levels too. Did you know that professional make-up artists can tell what famous actors and rock stars have been up to just from their skin? Being fully hydrated reduces the chance of your skin looking dull and being dry.
Avoid bread
Bread can make your stomach bloat and take a couple of days to go down. Cutting it out a few days before the prom would be a good idea if your one of the unlucky souls like me whose body just doesn't like bread. There's nothing worse than a stomach like a beach ball when you're wearing a posh prom frock…
If you've ordered a corsage, check the order is okay
It probably is, but finding out if there's a problem three days before the prom rather than on the day is much better.
Buy your prom date's present
This should always be done when you have a couple of hours to devote to it, rather than a last minute panic.
Buy a spare pair of tights/stockings and clear nail varnish
So many get laddered in the excitement of getting ready – spares can be an absolute godsend, and the nail varnish is for your emergency kit.
Things not to do in the run up to prom night
Change any part of your skin care regime
Don't go for a facial in the last week before the prom – it can bring you out in spots. Stick to tried and tested products so you can be certain you won't have any break outs that could have been avoided.
Go on a mad tanning spree
Either in the back garden or at the salon – everyone knows it's bad for you, and there's nothing attractive about lobster red…
Experiment with fake tans that stain skin
Any fake tans that are designed to last for a few days are not good to try three days before prom night. You don't want to end up going orange, and then scrubbing yourself like a mad thing for hours on end to get rid of it.
Good things to sort out the day before the prom
Check that every part of your prom outfit is clean, ironed, polished – whatever!
This goes for the lads especially – look at every single thing you are going to wear and see if it needs to be cleaned. If you're hiring a suit, you still need to check you have other things ready; complacency can lead to last minute panics as your limo is waiting outside.
Wash your hair the night before the prom
If you're having your hair put up, wash it the night before so it doesn't just slide out of your hair grips. If your hair tends to go fluffy or frizzy after being washed, a night's sleep can help to calm it down.
Pack your emergency kit
Yes, it may only be a few things as listed in the Prom Organiser e-book, but trust me, the day of the prom will whiz by, so getting it all together the day before is the way forwards.
Check camera batteries
Well, that's just common sense, right?
So all that's left for me to say here is have a fabulous time! And don't forget, we'd love to have more people writing about their prom – check out this post for details.
Anyone got any other tips for the lead up to the prom?
