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Guys: If you want to shake things up a bit without donning jewelry or a crazy bright suit, consider a French cuff shirt and a cool pair of cufflinks. Here are a few pairs that are sure to create conversation on Prom night.
A bit punk rock? Don a pair of Ukiyo Skull Cufflinks, $20.
Be playful! Custom Silver-Plated Scrabble Cufflinks, $11.99.
Star Wars fan? Vader Cufflinks, $16.25.
-- Victoria
Have you noticed bows popping up all over the place, from Prom dresses to shoes and accessories? Here are a few of our favorites.
I'm loving the volume of this pure silk taffeta bubble dress with a small bow. Laundry by Design Strapless Taffeta Bubble Dress, $295.
This little black dress has a pleated bust, beaded and sequined tulle and a charmeuse empire waist that flatters. BCBG Poly Dress, $266.
Accessorize your digits with a gold plated glam ring. Rachel Leigh Bow Ring, $40.
A pretty bow will draw the right kind of attention to your dancing shoes! Steve Madden "Limmo" satin heel, $89.95.
Do you often spot trends before your friends? Love looking at the latest magazines and fashion sites? You may want to consider studying Fashion at FIDM. There's 16 exciting majors, cool careers, and plenty of -- you guessed it -- fashion! -- Victoria
False eyelashes are one of the quickest ways to glam up your look. All the celebs do it for the red carpet so why shouldn't you? 
Here are two of our favorites. Just be sure to test them out a couple of days before so there's no stress come Prom night!
MAC Cosmetics' limited edition She's Bad Lash, $11 (left). A full-length upper lash featuring length, density, and a glamorously edgy fishnet texture.
Shu Uemura's Slant Black False Eyelashes, $20 (right). A full set of dramatic lashes that extend and flare outward.
Can you imagine talking about beauty products while in school? Learn more about FIDM's degree in Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing! -- Victoria
Dear Fashion Girl,
I have a dilemma. I bought a really pretty dress for Prom at Marciano. It's sort of a loud dress, like there's a lot going on. Could you help me figure out which accessories to add to it?
-Anonymous
Dear A,
I'm sure your dress is sensational (I was in Marciano recently and I literally gasped at the gorgeousness of some of the Prom styles they had!) and it'll actually be quite easy to put together a complete Prom look.
When accessorizing a dress with lots of color or a really busy print remember to keep the accessories simple - you bought the dress because it caught your eye so don't detract from that. Avoid adding any other print or pattern to your look.
If there is any hint of metallic in the dress, stick with accessories that match (i.e. if there is a bit of gold in the pattern, buy gold accessories, and do the same for silver). You may also pick out a
color in the print that you want to highlight and buy simple but fabulous accessories in that color.
Hoop earrings are a perfect match for a dress that's got a lot going on because they don't detract form the overall look. You can pick plain gold or silver styles, like the 3" Flat Hoop
from GirlProps.com, $8, (left) or a pair with just a touch of sparkle, like the Large Hoops with Rhinestone Bottom from Windsor, $6 (above).
If you're not fond of hoops, try a pair that's elegant and simple, like the Windsor Double Row Rhinestone Earrings, $8.50 (left). And if you want to make your look even bolder, wear a pair of colored feather earrings. I spotted these Feather Earrings, $4, (above) at Forever 21. They work with a bold pattern because they are solid and won't clash with your look.
Skip a necklace if the dress is halter, otherwise add something sweet and
simple like this Tiered Snake Chain Necklace, $24, (left) from Urban
Outfitters or this Rhinestone Heart Necklace, $8, (right) from Mandee.
If you opt to wear additional jewelry, like a ring or bracelet, remember to keep it just as simple as the rest of your jewelry.
The final touches are gorgeous shoes and a handbag. These can be as 
bold or as simple as you choose, just as long as they
are a solid color (you don't want to show up to the dance with three different patterns going on!). This Nine West 'Tenara' Sandal, $79 (left) is ultra-glam, or you can
choose something a little simpler, like this Chinese Laundry 'Willy' Sandal, $59, (right). And I love the clutch styles available at Windsor - especially the Black Satin Clutch with Large Bow, $33, and the Shiny Gold Clutch, $23.
Have an amazing Prom! --Angel
There's no doubt that florals are prettier than ever this spring and stars like Eva Mendes (pictured) and Ginnifer Goodwin seem to be going crazy for them. From movie premieres to charity events, celebs can't get enough of the season's most sensational floral frocks, and quite honestly, neither can we! --Angel
This Trapeze Bubble Dress with Stones from Windsor ($50) is irresistible because a) the gorgeous colorful print is made even more glamorous by the jeweled neckline, and b) at $50 it's one of the best Prom deals we've seen yet!
We'll admit it - sometimes we crave a little drama, and the Antibes Maxi Dress by Marciano ($198) gives us a healthy dose. The silk gown is decidedly luxurious and the vibrant print is sure to get you noticed on the dance floor!
This BCBG Max Azria Strapless Floral Chiffon Gown ($420) is truly a work of art with it's muted floral print and soft color palette. We love the contrasting tie at the waist, the pleated bodice, and the flattering silhouette.
Spotted these so-adorable hair combs on GirlProps.com - they're beyond affordable and are perfectly dazzling for Prom! --Angel
eDressMe has a section of dramatically-reduced Prom dresses, ranging from taffeta mermaid gowns to ruffled tiered chiffon styles. Some are even reduced as low as $79! That's more than 75% off some styles. Check it out! -- Victoria
How sweet does starlet Emmy Rossum look in her little black dress by YSL? It's the quintessential look for a big night out, no? Just add sensational accessories, fabulous shoes, throw your hair into a chic updo and you're ready to go!
I spotted tons of equally divine LBDs by the most amazing designers on Shopbop.com to fall in love with! --Angel
Thayer 'Rachel' Bow Dress, $295
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Strapless Ruffle Mini Dress, $286
MK2K Studded Waist Slip Dress, $187
Theory Naeva Dress, $255
Plus this insanely chic little frock from Forever 21 - just $46!
Parker Cocktail Dress
Check out this so-cute makeup kit from Benefit Cosmetics! It's got everything you need to get gorgeous in a hurry. Aptly named The Fast and the Flawless ($48), the kit contains Benefit's best-selling Some Kind-a-Gorgeous (a silky, cream to powder complexion perfecter), Eye Bright (an amazing pencil that "wakes up" tired eyes), Get Bent Lash (a lifting mascara that lengthens and curls), and a deluxe sample size of Benetint (a rosy lip and cheek stain), plus beauty lessons on how to apply it all for the freshest, most flawlessly gorgeous look possible! --Angel
Happy Earth Day! Get gorgeous and green with these fab eco-friendly beauty products!
Stars like FIDM Merchandise Product Development student Lauren Conrad and songbird Rihanna up their glam quotient by adding bright lipstick before stepping out on the red carpet. The result is supremely pretty - try it for Prom night! --Angel
To get Lauren's look, sweep a moisturizing lipstick such as Givenchy Interdit Satin Lipstick ($26.50) in Rouge Cancan across your lips. You can dab clear lipgloss over it for extra shine.
Get Rihanna's pretty pucker by layering a bright pink, matte lipcolor like Sephora Brand Lip Attitude ($12) in Poetic Pink.
