Prom Tips: August 2009 Archives

Seven Hours. That's how much sleep your body needs to be in tip top shape for a full day. Sound like a waste of time? Consider the consequences...
 
Learning and Memory: Remember when they told you to eat a good breakfast and sleep well the night before a big test? Well, they weren't kidding. Sleep allows your brain to undergo a process called memory consolidation, during which your brain commits new info to memory and basically gets a break from all the info your five senses take in during the day.
 
Weight gain: Yep.  It's true. When you're tired, sometimes you won't be able to discern between hunger, thirst and exhaustion. Chronic sleep deprivation affects the way our bodies process carbs, which alters the hormone levels that affect appetite. So gosh darnit, get your rest!
 
Safety Stupid: So, you're driving down the road and super yawn attacks. BAM! Accident waiting to happen.  As silly as it sounds, studies show sluggishness leads to higher rates of tripping and making silly mistakes that could lead to barbarous bruises and unsightly scars. Who wants to explain how she fell asleep on the toilet and bonked her head on the wall?
 
Mood: You know how tired babies wail until their faces turn red? Well, we never grow out of that, but learn to put other things first, like work, school, and social life.  Lack of sleep causes irritability (like a baby), impatience (like a baby) and inability to concentrate. Like a baby, you'll be cranky if you don't sleep. Easy as milk in a bottle.
 
Disease: During sleep, your body repairs itself, replenishes all your worn out parts--including your immune system. When you don't sleep enough, your body can't take the time to fully recuperate. So, bad germs get in, your body's defenses are down. Makes for one sick chick.  

It's bedtime, girls. Nighty night!  

Honestly, we didn't know so many shades of pink existed until we scoped out the hottest mani/pedi spots in town. From Saucy Salmon to Barbie Lipstick-how can a girl decide? It's time to ditch your five-year-old polishes and get hip to hot new nail styles. Tiza's here to help you choose the right nail style and color to flatter your gown.

From iridescent golds to bare and beautiful, this season's nail styles are jazzy, a bit futuristic, yet stylishly simple.

Metallic shades. As we slip in to fall, you'll see gold, silver and bronze line the racks and wrap the runways. Make it a match with magnetically magnificent polish. Metallics come in all hues--from light shimmer to deep and dark. Something for everyone!

Clear and Natural. Can't grow long nails? Tend to pick at polish? No worries. This season, trim your nails short and keep a clear top coat nicely layered on for a chic look. Goes with any dress, any style, any season. Remember, a great ring or bracelet can jazz up your hands.

The French Mani. Never goes out of style. Great with classic design in trustable colors. Also, if your dress is super vivacious with funky patterns and multiple colors, a simple French manicure might be a safe bet to balance out your look.

Jewel Tones. Tomato Red is so 2003. If you're wearing a nude, cream, or pastel color, try a jewel shade--like amethyst purple with a hint of mauve or a ruby red with a touch of violet. For a light pink dress, for example, go for a pink garnet polish.

Flashy Iridescence. Now you see the color, now you don't. Choose an iridescent polish shade that matches your dress when shimmering in light. Great if you're wearing minimal jewelry and if the dress is beaded.