Lake Forest Winner

"Win a Prom Makeover" contest

Thanks for checking in on the final details of the "Win a Prom Makeover" contest. I am pleased to announce the final winner from the Lake Forest area. Anne Rowell was picked as the third and final winner of the " Win a Prom Makeover" contest. Anne was a trooper as I surprised her at the beginning of the her varsity soccer practice. Her whole team was there to cheer her on as she was told that she had been the entry picked from the Lake Forest area. I want to thank her coaches and teammates for allowing me to come at the start of practice to make my exciting announcement! Above is a picture of Anne Rowell . Come back and visit us again as we show case more details of the days leading up to "Prom".

Thank you to all of you girls who took the time to send in your entries. You girls had stories that really touched my heart. I appreciate the effort that you put forth for the " Win a Prom Makeover" contest. I look forward to hearing from you next year for the "Win a Prom Makeover" contest in 2010!

Welcome Back to the "Win a Prom Makeover" contest. I am glad you can join me today as I announce two of the winners from District 113. I was thrilled to have the chance to meet the winners in person yesterday. The weather held up and I was able to surprise the girls and capture on video their reactions when it was announced that they had won the "Win a Prom Makeover" contest in their area. Click on the video below to see the second winner in District 113.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Leah Slater is the second winner in District 113

"Win a Prom Makeover" contest WINNERS!

The "Win a Prom Makeover" contest is in the final stages with two lucky winners picked from District 113. The entry date has been extended for the Lake Forest area. The winner from Lake Forest will be announced after noon on Monday, May 11th. I am so excited to introduce two of the winners to you all. Yesterday I had the opportunity to surprise the girls and announce to them that they were one of the lucky winners from their area. Each winner was selected based on her story that she submitted for the contest. Check out the video below to see the first winner of the "Win A Prom Makeover" contest.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

AMY MARKS IS ONE OF THE WINNERS FROM DISTRICT 113

Win a Prom Makeover contest

Hello girls,
We are pleased to announce that the entry date to submit your story for the "Win a Prom Makeover" contest has been extended. You now have until Monday, May 11th at noon to tell us your story as to why you should win a Prom Makeover in your community. Prom is a monumental event in a teens life and your community has come together to make prom very special for you this season. We want to help you look and feel your best!

Submit your entry right now to: winaprommakeover@comcast.net

Tell us your story in 3 to 4 sentences. We look forward to hearing from you.

Send in your story to "Win a Prom Makeover"

RENU DAY SPA

Renu has been there for all your spa needs for as long as you can remember. The contest winners can count on Renu Day Spa to provide a manicure so that you have "hands to hold onto.." for your prom this season.

Send entry to: winaprommakeover@comcast.net

"Win a Prom Makeover" entry date extended

"Win a Prom Makeover" contest.

It is not toooooo late to submit your entry to "Win a Prom Makeover"

We've extended the date for a few more days.
All we need is 3 to 4 sentences to why you should win the dress, purse, shoes, hair, make-up, accessories, manicure and apparel for the day after.

You've got until midnight on Tuesday, May 5th to send your entry to:

winaprommakeover@comcast.net

You have a story and we want to hear from you!

Check out Just Between Friends for all your apparel needs!

Looking cute the day after just got easier!!!

The Final "Win a Prom Makeover" countdown

You've got four more days to enter the "Win a Prom Makeover" contest.

We are looking forward to getting your entries. What are you waiting for?

Go to: winaprommakeover@comcast.net and submit your entry now.

Check out this Video for details

Mara & Helen of Salon 580 of Lake Forest

"Win a Prom Makeover" contest

Introducing the Dynamic Duo from

Salon 580 of Lake Forest

Mara Davison- Hairstylist & Helen Santiago- Hair Colorist

                                           

Plato's Closet for "Win a Prom Makeover"

"Win a Prom Makeover" contest!

Check out the video below of Plato's Closet of Libertyville.

Plato's Closet is one of the stores that is supporting the "Win a Prom Makeover" contest.

They have graciously donated the final touches for each of the winners.

Shoes Purse Necklace

WIN A PROM MAKEOVER CONTEST

Welcome to the “Win a Prom Makeover” blogsite.

I am very excited to announce this special promotion for the Deerfield, Highland Park, and Lake Forest communities. The purpose of this event is to help ONE girl in each of the above-mentioned communities to feel special about Prom this year, with many wonderful, lasting memories. Going to prom is a life cycle event for most girls, and every girl deserves to feel amazing on this special night. Those of us involved in this promotion would like to make the process as easy, fun and memorable as possible.

Given the current economic environment and the fact that so many families in these communities have been affected, this promotion is especially meaningful this year. I am thrilled to tell you that the winners of this promotion will receive all of the following:

Prom Dress
Prom shoes
Purse
Accessories
Hair cut, up-do or blowout
Hair coloring if necessary
Manicure
Make-up makeover
The day-after apparel

I am also proud to announce the following local merchants who have so graciously donated their time and resources for the “Win a Prom Makeover” promotion:

Gigi’s Closet
Sharin’s Unlimited
Lori’s Designer Shoes
Plato’s Closet
Mara Davidson-hair (Salon 580)
Helen Santiago-hair color (Salon 580)
Renu
Image Inside & Out
Just Between Friends

If you would like to enter this amazing contest, we’ve made it very easy for you. All you need to do is write a brief essay -- 100 words or less -- describing why you should be one of the winners in your area. Send your essay, with your name and phone number, to:

winaprommakeover@comcast.net

The three winners will be notified by Friday, May 1st, 2009. Thanks for your interest, and good luck!

Sincerely,
Gwen Rich
Image Inside & Out

FEBRUARY is National Self-Esteem Month

The National Association for Self-Esteem has February as the National Self- Esteem month.

NASE and DSEF( Dove Self- Esteem Fund) are working to help foster self- esteem. The Dove Self- Esteem Fund is an agent of change to educate and inspire girl's on a wider definition of beauty and to make them feel more confident about themselves.

As an Image-Style Consultant I am very interested and concerned with helping teens increase their self-image and confidence. I've developed an image course( IMAGE4 Teens) with the teenage girl in mind that specifically addresses image related topics that correlates to ones self- image. My IMAGE4 Teens course will start in the month of March. To help support February as the National Self-Esteem month I'll be offering a discount for anyone who signs up for this girls image course. Sign up now and receive a 10% discount for the IMAGE4 Teens course. For more information go to: http://www.imagebygwen.com/ or email: gwen.rich@comcast.net

IMAGE4Teens locations visit: http://www.renudayspa.com/

How to pull off a menswear inspired look?

One of the trends that we've been seeing a lot of is the Menswear Inspired look. A common question I am asked is how can I pull off this look if I want to wear it?

First of all, you'll want to decide in what way do you want to wear the Menswear Inspired look? What is the best way to carry off the look for you and your personality?

Do you love accessories and want to include it in your outfit very subtly with a handbag or shoe. If considering a specific piece of clothing you have many options: striped blouses, patterned vests, pinstriped skirt or trousers. When trying to follow a trend, it is important to pull it off in small doses. Try one menswear inspired piece among more feminine or basic pieces. Here in this picture Heidi Klum is wearing a plaid dress (menswear inspired). She's added some feminine touches head to toe starting with her feminine hair style, belt and ending with shoes.