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How to save big bucks while still looking fabulous for your formal. Formal’s all around the world are known for being the most glamorous and looked- forward to night of your high school life, though it is also known for being one of the most expensive nights of your life. Hair, nails, spray tan and makeup… the list can go on! Many girls look for different boutiques for their perfect dress, which ends up sitting in the closet collecting dust,…
For all those girls out there who want to do their own make-up and hair for formal, either for the fun and ease of it or to save on formal costs, the team at Formals Magazine have collaborated with two talented young SA girls to bring you a gorgeous and bronzed make-up and hair tutorial! Still students themselves, we thought they would be the perfect candidates to give their own helpful tips and tricks on how to create an…
In the current July school holidays, many of you will be running from the cold Australian weather to go on a sunny holiday getaway. Maybe it’s your first time travelling overseas or maybe you’re a seasoned traveller. These travel hacks and tips will help any type of traveller who is thinking of dusting and digging up their passports this school holidays! 1. Plane Comfort; making sure that you are as comfortable as possible for your overseas travels with little effort…
We all know that one of the biggest quirks of formal is seeing all your girlfriends rocking up to school the day of with that tell-tale orange hue and trailing the unpleasant smell of fake tan behind them as they walk to classes. We also know that trying to convince a girl that they don’t need to coat their body in fake bronze to look just as good at formal or parties is an impossible feat, but thankfully a natural…
The Blanco Food and Events catering and event specialists are the power behind the formals venues Alere Function Centre and Sanctuary Adelaide Zoo. Working collaboratively with some of Adelaide’s premier event stylists to create elegant décor style, perfect for school formals. With glistening strings of lights and glamourous drapes of fabric, we know we’d be happy to trust them with creating the perfect vibe for your big night. Blanco Food and Events is an award-winning caterer based in…
For those on the formal committees for their school or have a role in the event organisation, one of the most exciting part of the formal planning process is decorating the night for your school mates. We’ve outlined the three essential steps to event planning, as well as supplied some pro tips from previous experiences, to simplify the process for you and the rest of the formal committee. Plus, for some added inspiration for formal theme and decorating ideas, scroll…
Image: Adelaide Convention Centre’s glittering chandelier lighting-option We at Formals Magazine believe that lighting is the secret ingredient to creating a beautiful ambience and set-up for any school formal. Strings of fairy lights and glowing lanterns subtly lighting up flowing drapes of fabric – these are the recipes you need for wowing your classmates as they walk into a magical formal venue. Luckily, to save you the hassle of organising the perfect lighting vibe, the crews at the Adelaide…
STREET STYLE: Selena Gomez Selena Gomez, Hollywood’s newest style icon, has not only found a new love but a whole new wardrobe that reinvents the definition of ‘street style’. A printed maxi dress seems to be a ‘go to’ for Selena, a clever way for her outfit to be taken from day to night or if you prefer, walking the streets of Buenos Aires to wandering a Florence museum. If we have learnt anything from Gomez’s always successful…
Princess worthy tulle with rocker-chic edge, sheer panels mixed with flowing silk, metallic fabric giving impressions of being wrapped in bonds of precious metals, delicate lace and body-hugging silhouettes – Lexis’ upcoming collection embraces the strength of femininity and forces you to release your inner goddess. Take a look at the formal dresses you can dream of for the upcoming season below, or check out their current collection online here; …