My challenge was to create a prom princess from tomboy and the test subject was my beautiful daughter  Destinee'. My daughter was not excited about the idea of going to prom and did not give much input into what she wanted to wear. For me this was not a true challenge being that I have style clients from all walks of life. Starting with finding a dress that fit her shape and the right color for her skin tone.

      As you can see in the picture above  Destinee' is more comfortable in a hoodie and baseball cap and even though her hair is out she is usually sporting a ponytail. I understand that my daughter knows she is attractive but chooses to use her baggy jeans and sports shorts with her hoodie as protective armor.



 

After a month in a half of constructing Destinee's dress and styling her for prom dress she had a glow about her. I saw a girlie girl emerge from this tomboy exterior that has been a big part of her persona. The young woman who left out of our home to go to her prom was confident and showed that not only is she beautiful inside but outside as well.

Getting ready for Prom when you are a tomboy.

I have came across a dilemma a a stylist and designer my daughter is a tom boy and has worn a dress one time in her pre-teen  teenage life and i have to fine her a dress that fits her personality for the prom. I have never doubted my gift for clothing the most difficult client so I will not back down from this challenge. I am inviting you on this journey of transforming my daughter into a diva for her prom.

House of Oliver Fashion: New Year’s Skin and Hair Care Here are some of my ...

House of Oliver Fashion: New Year’s Skin and Hair Care Here are some of my ...: "New Year’s Skin and Hair Care Here are some of my favorite DIY Skin and Hair Care recipes to make your own spa experience on a budget a..."

New Year’s Skin and Hair Care 

Here are some of my favorite DIY Skin and Hair Care recipes to make your own spa experience on a budget at home. You can find more homemade spa recipes in Runway Magazine: Winter Collection 2010

Brown Sugar Body Scrub

1 Cup Raw Brown Sugar

¼ Cup White Sugar

½ Cup of Sweet Almond Oil

1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

How To:

Mix all ingredients together in a large mason jar or other resealable container.

In the shower, grab a handful and gently massage into skin. Rinse and dry.

Deep Hair Conditioner

1 Avocado

½ Cup Mayonnaise

How To:

Combine the two ingredients in a blender until well blended. Apply to clean hair, focusing on the mid-shaft and ends. Allows to penetrate( under a plastic cap, if possible) for at least 20 minutes and then rinse clean.

Cleaning out your closet for the New Year and improving your wardrobe

1.)   Any clothes that you have not worn in six months to over a year can be removed from your wardrobe.

2.)   Clothing over two sizes or under two sizes from your current size should be removed from your closet.

3.)   Once you have remove clothing that you do not wear or cannot fit you should look at what pieces you have left.

4.)   The pieces you have left can be match up to make outfits for work or you’re off time.

5.)   Matching up pieces gives you an idea of what new pieces you need to enhance your personal style.

What do you do with the old clothing that you will not be wearing again you ask? Donate them to your local shelter, charity, or church to be used by someone in need

Links for some shelter, charity, and church:

Dress for Success

http://www.dressforsuccess.org/dfs_affiliatesTarget.aspx

Brides against Breast Cancer

http://bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/

Goodwill

http://www.goodwill.org/