Formal Dresses
A Formal Affair QLD
Information on formal gowns sold at the store
http://www.aformalaffairqld.com.au/pages/prom-2008.php
This section of A Formal Affair advertises their Prom 2008 collection. Here, hundreds of photos are shown of the all gowns that are available. Clicking on an image of a dress enlarges the image, allowing the user to see it in more detail. The store promotes that a record of each gown sold is recorded, to ensure that no two gowns are sold to the same school or function. This is very important as girls do not want to have the same dress as someone else.
Burleigh Bridal
School Formals
http://www.burleighbridalformal.com.au/welcome/page9.php
The school formals section of Burleigh Bridal offers information for both boys and girls, and states that they have a school register for school formals so that no one turns up in the same outfit. The site lists the gown designers the store has stock of, and also information about special handmade jewellery that is available.
Payless Formals
Gown Gallery
http://web.mac.com/raredare/iWeb/PaylessFormals/GownGallery.html
At the Payless Formals website, an extensive list of all the gowns available is made accessible to the user. Each dress style has an image of the dress, its brand, and the colours it comes in. This section of the site doesn’t give much information about the store or its dresses, just images. However, there is a section with a size chart so that you can work out which size dress will fit you.
Rare Dare
Formal and Prom
http://web.mac.com/raredare/iWeb/Site%20raredare/FORMAL%20%26%20PROM%201%20.html
Rare Dare has specific sections for formal and prom dresses, covering two pages of images of dress styles and colours. There is very little information about the materials and finer details of each gown, and also doesn’t show the price. Although, the site has many other browsing categories from page boys to Melbourne cup hats and fascinators. It is a great site just to browse the different styles of gowns.
Bras
Bras N Things
Search for specific bras in elation to formals
http://www.bnt.com.au/products/Fuller_Cups/view/573/Catalina_Strapless_UW_Bra/
Bras N Things provides an online version of their store on the Gold Coast, so that products can be searched and ordered online, as well as visiting a store in person. This section of the website allows the user to search via category or specific product search, thus determining if the store has the style of bra that the user is looking for. In relation to formal dresses, most people would be looking for a strapless, stick on or U bra.
Invisible Bra
Bra inserts “Chicken Fillets”
http://www.invisiblebra.com.au/bra_insert_filler.html
Invisible Bra is a great website for searching and ordering bras to suit the style and shape of a formal gown. The bra inserts section gives details about different types and brands of stick on bras, how they work, how to clean each bra, what each bra is made of, and of course a price. For purchasing online, the store offers a discount. This is an excellent idea to display the products as you can compare each bra, its qualities and its price to each other brand as you scroll down.
Formal Shoes
Famous Footwear
Evening Shoes product search
http://search.famousfootwear.com/search.aspx?SH=A%3dgraduation+heels~B%3dgraduation+heels~C%3d1~D%3d16~G%3d1795^2^1649^2~J%3dPARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH^PARTIAL_MATCH~K%3d4~L%3d1~M%3d27~N%3d12~&SI=&LAP=0&Action=2&AnswerID=1766&QID=1830
Famous Footwear’s online store allows the user to search by product category. For formal wear shoes, searching under ‘evening shoes’ will narrow the desired search of products. The site lists 16 shoes per page, allowing for a quick yet thorough browse of styles, colours and prices. Similar to other online stores, purchasing online entitles the user to a “sale” price. The site also gives you the option to arrange the search by name, price, heel hight and new arrivals. This can be very helpful if you have a specific style of shoe in mind.
Novo Shoes
Evening shoe product search
http://www.novoshoes.com.au/collections/evening.aspx
Novo Shoes online product search section gives a small selection of their evening shoes for show. By clicking on each individual shoe, more details about the shoe are shown, such as whether it has diamonties, a mirrored heel, etc, and also details the different colours the shoe is available in. Each photo can also be enlarged to gain a better look at the shoes. Shoes cannot be purchased online, the site is more as a catalogue of what is available.
Shoobiz
E-store Heels product search
http://www.shoobiz.com.au/www/401/1003774/displayproductcategory/heels--1122659.html
Shoobiz’s online store lists the specific product search and displays 12 items per page. Each shoe on the main search page only shows a small thumbnail image, the brand of the shoe, and its price. Clicking on a shoe then takes you to a new page where more details are given about the shoe, similar shoes to that product you have selected, and the option to add it to your cart for purchasing.
Make-up
Desirable Events
Formal and special occasion make-up
http://www.desirableevents.com.au/
The make-up section of Desirable Events provides information about the make-up used by the company, Mary Kay, and emphasises how it is a PETA pledge member and its products are not tested on animals. It then lists the six (6) product categories that the Mary Kay product line includes. Prices for each make-up application are also listed, and group bookings for Formal makeup is encouraged by a discount for four or more people.
Moving Make Up
Prom Make-up
http://www.movingmakeup.com.au/prom.htm
The prom make-up section of the Moving Make Up website details prices for make-up and approximate times for how long make-up application will take. If you book for more than one person, the price progressively gets cheaper, encouraging group bookings.
Hollywood Brides
Formal
http://www.hollywoodbrides.com.au/FormalHairandMakeup.php
The formals and balls section of Hollywood Brides website details the make-up process for the trial and the big night. It is a fully mobile service and can therefore be done at your convenience. The site details products used for hair and make-up, and states you receive a pre-formal diary beauty plan. Prices are included in this section of the website.
Ultimate Bridal Hair and Makeup
Formal hair and makeup
http://www.brideshairandmakeup.com.au/formal-hair.html
The formal hair and makeup page at Ultimate Bridal Hair and Makeup details the whole process that you go through if ordering a service through this company. A consultation meeting must be held before the big night to discuss hair and make-up trial. The site then goes on to a comprehensive explanation of the airbrush makeup service; how it works, how it is different, products used, and the benefits. This site is also a great supply of general formal information and tips, where as you scroll down further on the same link the site provides you with more information on hair, nails, and a night before and day of formal checklist.
Jewellery
Diva
Bedazzled Jewellery
http://www.diva.net.au/get_productdetail.asp?rid=25&rnm=Bedazzled
The bedazzle jeweller section of the online Diva store shows the new classic silver diamante range. Scrolling images underneath the main image on the left allow the user to click on images and have them enlarged as the main image. Products cannot be purchased online, but allows users to see the range of products available in store. It also gives brief “styling tips” underneath the description of the new jewellery range.
Kazazz Silver Jewellery
Online Catalogue
http://www.kazazz.com.au/
The website is divided into sections of jewellery products (bracelets, chains, earrings, necklaces, and pendants). From there you can order your search by name, price, etc. You cannot order online from the site, but simply must visit the store in person. The website just acts as a catalogue of products.
Tanning
Sun 7 Tanning Studio
Tanning Services
http://www.sun7.com.au/sun7-services-pricing.php
The services and pricing section of the Sun 7 Tanning Studio website shows images of the different types of tanning services (All Sun Stand-up, Excellence 700, spray tan, etc). This section also gives prices for tanning sessions, and available packages and deals.
Sunlounge
UV-free tanning
http://www.sunlounge.com.au/content/templates/tmp_uvfree.aspx?articleid=3&zoneid=3
This section of the Sunlounge website extensively describes the UV-free tanning process, and the advanced technology used. It shows images of how to stand throughout the tanning process, and also shows diagrams of the Mystic Tan Magnetan Technology which ensures an even tan. The only information the website doesn’t contain is prices of this service.
Handbags/Purses
Strandbags
Evening handbags product collection
http://www.strandbags.com.au/site/catalogue/handbags/Evening/site1_handbags_Evening
The handbags section is categorized very well into shoulder, backpack, evening, etc making it very easy to browse products. The evening handbags collection is ideal for school formals. 10 products are listed per page, and each simply shows an image of the product and its name. By clicking on a product, a new page loads and you see an enlarged image, the different colours the bag can come in, how much it costs, and a good description about the product. This site is very detailed, and is a good source for formal handbags/clutch purses.
Via La Moda
Collections
http://www.vialamoda.com.au/
Via La Moda has a wide online range of products, most of which would be perfect for a girls formal clutch purse, wallet or handbag. The site categorizes the handbags firstly by material used, and then by type of bag. Clicking on an image of a product enlarges the photo and also gives more details about the bag (its materials, zips, functions etc) and also displays its price.
Hairdressing/Hair styles
Prima Hairdressing
Services
http://www.primahairandbeauty.com/
The services section describes the hair salon and its specialized treatments and services. It mentions staff and their expertise in the field of hairdressing, and then lists the hair treatments, facial beauty, facial waxing, and pedicures and manicures.
Get Smart hair, body, soul
Main page
http://www.getsmarthbs.com/
This website lists the hair services that Get Smart hair, body and soul offer, and has an approximate price listed next to each service. Other relevant links on the website that may be useful for girl's preparing for the formal include the "waxing" link. Girl's may like to compare these waxing prices (perhaps for legs, eyebrows) to other hairdressers and waxing services.
Hair Finder
Virtual Prom Hairstyles
http://www.hairfinder.com/virtualpromhairstyles.htm
This website allows you to upload an image of yourself and virtually see what different formal hairstyles will look like on you. The demo version is for free, or you can register and pay for the more advanced version. This gives you a more visual idea of what may look good for your hairstyle and then you can explain to the hairdresser what you want done.
Hairhouse Warehouse
Services
http://www.hairhousewarehouse.com.au/site.html
The services secttion of Hairhouse Warehouse's website break their services into categories; hair salon, nail bar, waxing, spray tanning and body piercing. In particular, the hair salon and nail bar will be the most beneficial to girls for their formal preparation. The site details all the services that can be done with your hair (curling, straightening, up-dos) and nails (manicure, fake nails, nail art, French tip, etc). The only set back is the site doesn’t display prices.
Dance Lessons
Lestep Modern Jive
Dance Classes on the Gold Coast
http://www.lestep.com.au/content/standard.asp?name=Classes_GoldCoast
The Gold Coast Venues page outlines each dance lessons held each day at each different venue across the coast. It also outlines how to get to each venue, links to costs of classes, and a disclaimer form to fill out if you’re under 18. The website stresses that this is a social, casual dance school, and lessons operate in circles so you don’t have to worry about having a partner. This is excellent as a dance practise for formals.
Get Dancin’
Social Classes
http://www.getdancin.com.au/social.html
The weekly social classes section of getdancin.com.au emphasises the fact that classes are a fun, social environment and have two different levels to suit experience. The site also provides price lists of the different dance classes and stresses that you pay as you come as there is no need to book in.
Formal Transport
Limo Hotline
Weddings and Formals
http://www.limohotline.com.au/weddings-formals.html
The section under weddings and formals and limohotline.com directly addresses school formals and suggests the booking of a stretch limo or classic Cadillac. The section also highlights that a trip through surfers before reaching your formal destination is included, and chauffeurs will assist in taking photos, and driving to multiple pick-up and drop-off points.
Affordable Limousines
School Formals
http://www.affordablelimousines.com.au/school.htm
Affordable Limousines has a specific section dedicated to school formal transfers. It details that the limousine will arrive approximately 10mintues early to allow time for photographs with the limousine. The fleet of cars ranges from sedans, to stretch limousines, to super and mega stretch limousines. Images of the inside of one of the stretch limos are also available on the same link page by clicking on the image of the limousine.
Get Hummered
Hummer Features
http://gethummered.com.au/hummerFeatures.php
Get Hummered is the very first Queensland owned and operated stretched Hummer service. This link lists all the features of the hummer and its service for transfers and school formals, etc. There are lots of photos of the hummer’s under the ‘gallery’ link if you wish to see more images of what they look like. Hummer's are usually a popular choice, and definately a head-turner at school formals.
Photography
Flirty Films
Formals
http://www.flirtyfilms.com.au/formals.php
The formal photos section of Flirty Films details the prices for a formal photographer. The more of your friends you get to join you, the cheaper the price gets. The photographers comes when and where you want, and also brings some props to pose with. The site displays examples of photographs taken to show their standard of quality.
Tips
About.com
Prom Make-up
http://beauty.about.com/od/makeuptrickstips/a/prommakeup.htm
This article about prom make-up tips (especially if you’re doing it yourself), gives helpful hints about what to concentrate on, how to apply it, make-up touch up tools to take with you, and tips for photographs. From this page, there are many more helpful formal tips links that give good advice on other formal areas such as nails and hair. This is an excellent website if you’re going the cheap way and have a DIY formal when it comes to make-up and hair.
