Ready To Be Prom Pretty
Seniors Prom is once in a lifetime. We may never wear a red carpet look ever again. Not all of us will be lucky enough to attend galas in the future or be the a star of a show (weddings in particular). Prom is where everyone is spectacular....it's your chance to shine. Like Kat Graham said, "Go big or go home" about Prom. I agree---except my wallet doesn't. With expenses of doing my hair, make up, buying a dress, shoes to go with, a cluch, accessories and the fee of arriving with style....How are we suppose to pay for college?
1) Borrow
Might as well spend it on something you can use again. Or look for the brand names stuff at outlets.
I got it for $40 at Aldo Outlet ^_^
H&M, $60--->Sale: $30
**** Try H&M for inexpensive pretty dresses!
- Your sister won't kill you for borrowing her dress (Jacob)[belongs to my sister] and belt (BCBG, $100+) [belongs to my sister]. This is most effective when no one saw your sister wearing these items before.
- Buy it, wear it, return it. The policy says no and the policy sees nothing.
2)Sponsorship
- Talk about prom to every person who loves you. Parents are probably on board, but did you try uncles and aunts?
- The limo ride cost is cheaper if you get more people chip in. Isn't this the most obvious one?
- Everyone probably try to buy their prom stuff from there too. Try less liked stores to avoid wearing the same thing as someone else. And it's less expensive. And new talented designers may be working for them if they didn't find a big break yet. You may just find a gem.
Might as well spend it on something you can use again. Or look for the brand names stuff at outlets.
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| Bebe, $60 |
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| Aldo, $80 |
I got it for $40 at Aldo Outlet ^_^
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| Have fun at prom!-EssSee |
H&M, $60--->Sale: $30
**** Try H&M for inexpensive pretty dresses!
Guest of a Royal Wedding
I'm not. However, one day, anyone can be a guest to a wedding and all brides and grooms are royal on their wedding day. So, as a guest, what do you wear? Well, depends on how classy the event is. If it's the classy type that is similar to Kate and Will's, I suggest you wear something with a Jackie O' style.
Of course, pair the dress with platform heels and a sleek clutch. As you can tell, I didn't do that because I found this dress miraculously at Winners. It's Pink Tartan ($150). Cute, eh? I think it should be a little shorter....or I should be somewhat taller.
Apparently, Victoria Beckham agrees with me because the rumour is she's going to wear one of her own dress collections which usually has the Jackie O' style to it.
Dear Ralphie...
Last summer, I wrote a letter to Ralph Lauren. He never replied so I sent him the same letter to him a few months later. He still never replied so I was left with no choice but to put it on my blog. I wrote it for comedic reasons of course but my words have some truth to it. Here is the content:
Dear Mr. Lauren:
My name is EssSee and I am currently a seventeen years old student at a regular public high school. This summer, my plan was to get a job and buy things that I want. My wish list doesn’t contain anything what a typical teenager would want (those would be iPods and Apple Bottoms). I desire a Polo Ralph Lauren blazer with the big logo. The one that I’m most attracted to is the purple pin striped blazer that Serena van der Woodsen wore from your spring 2008 collection. You are probably thinking, who is Serena van der Woodsen? She is the character from the hit television show called Gossip Girl, played by actress Blake Lively. Gossip Girl is a great part of my life, influencing my emotions and above all, my fashion taste. It’s a show that basically revolves around teenagers from the Upper East Side of New York City. These teenagers are from high income families and I’m not. They have the luxury of being dressed with deliciously crispy clothes while I try to, with non-crispy items. Why? Because I cannot afford your clothes! I cannot find a summer job yet. Please to God, that I will be hired soon.
Even if I do get a job, the blazer that I want is the cost of someone’s rent. I remember a few years back, checking your website and discovering the price of that blazer was $3000. How can a regular high school student, like me, ever afford that—before they turn twenty? Unless they are feeding off from their too-nice parents, of course they can. My question to you is: Why are your clothes so unaffordable for everyday people? In my opinion, you are marketing your clothes as prestigious items that can only belong to people with status. It is apparent that this strategy works. However, this triggers a thought in consumers’ minds. You are alienating the average-income people from your talent, and from the rest of the high-income people.
Mr. Lauren, please do not get me wrong. I admire you and your talent. Your designs of clean lines and beautiful details are something that I dream to wear. I beg you to sell clothes that are more affordable to average-income people. If you don’t know how, here is an idea. You can design the same thing for everybody and use different materials. Even though your artwork would be on a less expensive fabric, I’m absolutely positive that people will still appreciate it. Plus, you will even earn more revenue from a greater market!
Thank you for your time and consideration of my input. Please write back because I am very much interested in your answers.
Sincerely,
EssSee
P.S. Hint: I like gifts and my size is extra small!
Encl: photo of Blake Lively with Polo Ralph Lauren blazer
Excuse me for my mistake. This is a Lauren by Ralph Lauren blazer. Not a Polo Ralph Lauren blazer. Now you know I'm not a fashion expert. I'm still learning!
If you would like to send Ralph Lauren a letter too....or like to get this to him, here is his head quarters address in New York City:
650 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
United States
New York, NY 10022
United States
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