Prom Tips: June 2009 Archives

This summer, have hot hair without adding extra heat. Take these tips from yours at Tiza...

Condition! Even for super fine hair, summer heat can zap your tresses dry. Try a deep, leave-in conditioner for June and July. For extra soothing moisture, wrap your conditioned hair in a bun and wear a shower cap around the house or to sleep in.

Let your blow dryer cool down a bit. If you style your hair with curling irons, flat irons, and any other heat-emitting electric equipment, give it a break before you break off your hair. Your pockets will thank you when the electric bill comes.

Go easy and breezy with your natural waves. Get that beachy look by letting your hair dry in the sun. Add a bit of product that lets your hair move--nothing stiff like mousse.

If you're bored with straight hair, try going to bed with wet braids. When morning rolls around, you'll have wonderful waves.

Limit hair dyes and permanents. Extra chemicals and heat treatments stress your hair out the max. Let's keep it cool and au natural.

If you're feeling ultra sassy, try a close-chopped crop for a new summer do. Never had short hair? Summer's the perfect time to try something new.

Whatever you decide to do with your do, always protect your scalp from sunshine with SPF-infused products. Or keep it simple--wear a cute summer hat. This season, save yourself the sun damage--care for your hair Tiza style!

Looks great on your laptop screen, but how will a dress fit in real life? Tiza fashionistas gathered some gals of all shapes and sizes to get authentic opinions on our spotlight dresses of the season. Find your body match and learn all about your gown.

The dress: A geometric wonder perfectly stitched in purple sequins. Short and flouncy--a definite double take.

Lady Slender: "Apple Gal hit the nail on the head with the coloring of this dress. The lighter purple at the bust and around the bottom will give me some curve. Great for a girl who's straight as a stick!"

Absolute fashion connoisseurs. Thanks again, ladies!

Having a little trouble zipping the zipper on your great new summer dress? Can't get rid of your sweet tooth? Excellent! Tiza has all the tips on savoring that sugar while treating yourself trim. Read on and get ready to munch!

Berry Breeze

-One cup of fresh berries--blueberries, strawberries, blackberries

-No calorie sweetener

-Sugar-free Cool Whip

Mix berries, which are full of antioxidants, with sweetener to taste. This berrylicious concoction should get a little saucy. Top with a few dabs of sugar-free Cool Whip and serve in a fancy dish for a cool treat.

Smooth Sailing Smoothie

-Fat-free yogurt

-Ice

-Fresh fruit

Blend 1/2 cup yogurt and 1 cup ice until smooth. Add your choice of fresh banana slices, peach slices or strawberry slices--not canned--and blend until consistency is smooth. Serve in a chilled glass and top with a mint leaf for a fabulous, summer savvy drink that will keep you energized and hydrated.

Cool 'n Crunch

-Two graham crackers (serving size on box)

-Sugar-free Cool Whip

-Two tablespoons dark chocolate chips

Spread a thin layer of sugar-free Cool Whip on one graham cracker. Sprinkle dark chocolate chips--also full of antioxidants--on Cool Whip. Top with the other graham cracker for a sweet, satisfying sandwich.

Remember your veggies and replace chips and saturated fatty foods with a few of these treats to your daily summer diet. You'll look better, and most importantly--feel your best!

With a summer schedule packed full of swim parties, evening soirees and summer jobs, how's a girl to find time to tone up that bod? Put those multi-tasking skills to use and get buff while you bathe in the sun. Have ten minutes to spare? Tiza can shape you up in no time.

Swimming, of course, burns calories. Don't just lie by the pool--get out there. Start a volleyball match, a game of chicken or doggie paddle races.

Sugary drinks can pour pounds into your toosh. Margaritas and sugary drinks may make your taste buds sweat, but stick with lemon water or diet soda. Ask for a martini glass if you wanna feel like movie star chilling poolside.

While lying out, practice those Pilates positions. On your back, tuck your tailbone under and try to get your spine as flat on your towel as possible. This works your abs for a sexy summer stomach.

If you're on the beach, go for a walk. Come on, you're on the beach! Burn those thighs and meet cute guys at the hotel two doors down.

Stay hydrated. Your body can play a nasty trick on you when you don't give it enough water. Thirst can easily be mistaken for hunger when you're dehydrated. Always drink a glass of water before eating anything. Then, see what your body has to say.

Buddy up with a trusted poolside pal. Commit to thirty minutes a day of working out--whether it's on a treadmill or taking a boxing class at your local gym. Then, reward yourself with a splash in the pool!

Try these trusted shortcuts and you'll feel great--in a bodacious bikini and smoking summer dress!

Every girl will wear a gown twice. Who wants to ditch a gown that's in its prime? You can re-wear without a care by following these simple rules. Having a ball is a definite must, especially in a gown you trust.

Make sure enough time has passed between events. Generally a few months will do. If you're attending two totally different events--say a jazzy cocktail party and a super fancy wedding--you may be able to pull of a few weeks between wears.

Consider the crowd. Who will be there? If the first event will be all your friends, and the next a bunch of adults, go ahead and re-wear with no regrets.

Change your look with completely different accessories and shoes. If you wore rhinestones to one event, consider pearls for the next occasion. If your dress is simple with little embellishment, try one bright, eye-catching necklace or bracelet as the focal point of your attire. This takes more attention off your dress.

Time for a new hairstyle? From down to up, curly to straight, a new do will give your gown a complete makeover.

Consider alterations. Straps can easily be retailored into a halter top. Viola! Brand new dress, barely a dent in your coin purse.

Don't re wear to the same annual event, like prom. Chances are, people took lots of pics last year and will snap away again. Don't want to be the ghost of prom past!

Go ahead and get your money's worth. With a gown from Tiza, you can't wear out your welcome.

Looks great on your laptop screen, but how will a dress fit in real life? Tiza fashionistas gathered some gals of all shapes and sizes to get authentic opinions on our spotlight dresses of the season. Find your body match and learn all about your gown.

The dress: A classic cut shimmers in iridescent blue, with strategic cinches that wrap around the body and drape to the floor.

Lady Slender: This one is probably tapered enough to give me some curve. I love the back and the way it's shaped around my butt. If it hangs on a rack in a figure eight, I'll definitely give it a go."

More excellent critiques from your fellow shoppers!

Okay, we hate to bring it up, but dress size matters. Tremendously. A few clues and hints on dress size from experts at Tiza should smooth out all your wrinkles.

- First, remember that there is not a universal dress measurement. That means not every size 4 is the same physical size. Just because your dress is a size larger or smaller than your usual twinkie-sized bff doesn't mean you dropped ten pounds or turned into a blown up balloon.

- Casual wear and formal wear sizes are drastically different. 85.7% chance a size 6 in jeans will not be the same in a formal dress.

- Look at your manufacturers sizing charts to find your size. No buts about it.

- The most important areas to measure are your bust, waist and hips. Now, buy the dress that corresponds to your largest measurement. Like, if your bust equals size 8 but your waist is a size 6, buy the eight. Better to have more than less needed fabric. An alteration shop is always around the corner.

- Last but not least, size is nothing but a number, which doesn't define how amazingly gorgeous you'll look in your gown.

Tuck these hints in your pocket and shop away!

Looks great on your laptop screen, but how will a dress fit in real life? Tiza fashionistas gathered some gals of all shapes and sizes to get authentic opinions on our spotlight dresses of the season. Find your body match and learn all about your gown.

The dress: A flouncy, firey red floor-length with crisscross straps and shimmery beaded embellishment at the bust.

Lady Slender: "I'm not sure about the top. I know I couldn't fill it out, which never looks good. I love the color though."

Once again, thanks girls! More critiques to come!

So many solids and plenty of prints! How's a girl to choose from a gazillion brilliantly beautiful gowns? Tiza's here with helpful hints on how to choose between a solid or a print.

Your body type plays a lead role in your choice. For fuller figured ladies, a small print, like tiny polka dots, or a solid with a print on your bust or in one area works best. Slimmer girls can get away with big prints that create the illusion of a little more curve.

Consider the event. Is a psychedelic, tie-dye patterned dress too flamboyant for a classy occasion? On the flip side, a summer night outdoor dance party may be perfect for an extravagant fabric full of zigzags and colorful bursts.

A camera can preserve prom memories, but how to preserve that dress? Take these tips from Tiza on how to care for your gown.

Some stains can remain invisible to the naked eye, like beverage spills and body oil. Before storing a dress in the closet, get it dry-cleaned.