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Prom Essentials: Must-Haves for a Night Out

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday May 2, 201213 comments


Prom is a special event in anyone's life. But faded makeup, an oily nose or a chapped lips can ruin anyone's night. Plus while you're dancing up a storm, you're going to need a few tricks up your sleeve to help your makeup stay put! So we have come up with a few products to help you look and feel your best throughout the night. 


1. Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy (US$30.00) is a pigmented lip colour with a glossy finish while still being soothing and hydrated. This means you can reapply for that perfect pout without overdrying. 

2. Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets (C$8.49) are a savior for us at ChickAdvisor HQ. They absorb all that yucky oil and rid your face of shine for a matte finish. 

3. Benefit Dr.Feelgood Balm (US$29.00) goes over top or underneath make up to provide a smooth, matte and velvety finish. A great item for touch ups throughout the night. 

4. One of my personal go-to items at all times, is a concealer. I carry one on me almost everywhere I go for quick fixes on the go. I prefer a cream or liquid to a powder as powder tends to cake up. I recommend Covergirl Olay Simply Ageless Concealer (C$11.99) for your big night. 

5. Set your makeup for the night using a setting spray like Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray (US$29.00). Mist on after you're finished your makeup to be sure it doesn't melt on you half way through the evening. 

6. Mansfield 3 Piece Travel Accessories Kit (C$3.79) because bad breath at that very pivotal moment, is so not hot. Keep fresh all night long with travel mouth wash or toothbrush and toothpaste. 

When it comes to handbag must-haves for a night out, remember that less is more. You don't want to be carrying around a enormous satchel on the dance floor. I suggest making friends with the travel size aisle at your local drugstore. Be on the lookout for double duty items as well. Try scoping out lipgloss/rollerball perfume combos or a balm that's also a gloss like our YSL pick. 


Now that you've got yourself a beauty survival kit for prom, you're going to need an adorable purse to carry it in! I think it's always best to have fun and play around with your accessories. If you're going for a sleek LBD for prom, why not mix it up and add a neon clutch? Don't be shy when it comes to glitter either. My philosophy is: go big or go home.  
 
1. H & M Bag (C$29.95)
2. ALDO Minshall Clutch Bag (C$52.22)
3. Forever 21 Glittered Web Minaudiere (C$21.80)
4. Zara Bracelet Clutch (C$99.90) 
5. Town Shoes Red Carpet Collection Bow Clutch (C$59.95)
6. BCBG Olivia Metallic Clutch (US$128.00)

What are some of your personal purse essentials for a night out?
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13 Comments

on May 12, 2012  melanieexd  427 said:

AGREED! lol i have the Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets love them!

on May 08, 2012  GoneBatty  3,196 said:

Passing this article along to my sister!

on May 07, 2012  mimi8801  15,057 said:

The clutches are so cute!

on May 06, 2012  DawnMackie  3,667 said:

How exactly does urban decay all nighter work? I may just have to try this product out! If I ever get another night out lol!

on May 03, 2012  flower  4,433 said:


I like the glittered clutch

on May 02, 2012  AlexJC  50 said:

@Becky @Takoda- No prom?! Aw man! I think maybe we should organize a CA Second time around prom! I went to mine, but I don't think you can ever be too prommed out.

on May 02, 2012  Becky  13,128 said:

@Takoda what were you doing back then more important than the prom? ;-) I totally thought I was too cool for the prom back then... sigh!! I don't think not being asked to the prom would ever be a deterrent if I wanted to go. At the time I just didn't want to go. Now I regret it 'cuz I missed out in that once-in-a-lifetime experience. Oh well!

on May 02, 2012  takoda  28,648 said:

Cute little purses and some pretty good tips for those that will be going to a prom. I never went to my prom, but only because I was to busy doing other things back then, not because I wasn't asked.LOL

on May 02, 2012  Bren  25,851 said:

Those clutches are adorable!

on May 02, 2012  midnightsun2288  6,053 said:

My prom is coming up soon D:

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