PROM at Lord & Taylor
Photography: Jeffrey Donenfeld

Although I’m beyond prom days, creating the perfect prom look can be stressful. I’ve received quite a few emails asking me for tips and recommendations for their prom looks. The perfect opportunity came knocking on my door last month when Lord & Taylor asked me to create a look that I’d want to wear to prom. I thought this would be a great time to do a post on prom to answer some of your questions.

I went by to Lord & Taylor to get my makeup done, courtesy of Clinique. Normally I don’t wear much makeup but for prom the look has to be a bit more dramatic. I just loved getting my makeup done, thanks Judy Barletta and Megan. Sweet! Afterward, went upstairs to pick out a dress, shoes and accessories, after everything was picked out when we were about to be photographed I noticed I forgot to pick up a clutch! Anyway, I knew I wanted a plain dress so I can go a bit crazy on the accessories and shoes, plus you can never go wrong with black right? I had fun with two other bloggers, Some Notes on Napkins and Pink Rock Candy. Lord & Taylor is offer 15% off regular and sale-priced dresses, cop your prom dress! Have you finalized your prom look yet?

My Prom Look:
Laundry Black drape dress $245, Jeffrey Campbell Mel Studded Platform Sandal $149, Simon SeabagĀ Silver Sleek Choker $268, ABS Rhinestone Bangles (7 piece set) $295, ABS Double Strand Bracelet $95, Carolee Rhinestone Bangle $95 and ABS Statement Ring $95.

All looks available at: Lord & Taylor 424 5th Avenue, NY, NY 212.391.3519

UPDATE: I got a few emails asking how long it took me to style my look, the time frame we had was 2 hours. But the actual styling was about an hour because we had to do makeup, look for a dress, shoes and accessories, try on the options and then take pics.

More pics after the jump…

PROM at Lord & Taylor
Photography: Wendy Lam – Chelsea (Pink Rock Candy), Kristen and Jackie (Some Notes on Napkins) and Me

PROM at Lord & Taylor
Picking out dresses…

PROM at Lord & Taylor
I think I found the one I like…

PROM at Lord & Taylor
Trying on shoes…

PROM at Lord & Taylor
Photography: Wendy Lam – Found the pair perfect for my dress…

PROM at Lord & Taylor
Photography: Wendy Lam – Kristen, Jackie, Me and Chelsea rockin’ our prom looks

PROM at Lord & Taylor

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PROM at Lord & Taylor
Judy Barletta (Clinique Makeup Artist) and Me

PROM at Lord & Taylor
Megan (Clinique) and Me

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By: retrogurl
Posted: 04.02.2009

24 Responses to “PROM at Lord & Taylor”

  1. Penuckles Says:

    In these pics you look soooo pretty! Good to see you looking happy and not so serious :)

  2. Carla Says:

    You look good and skiiny on the black dress :) Loving it!

  3. yvette Says:

    I can’t help but notice how beautiful you hair is!
    I wish my hair was as long as yours!

  4. Jasmine Says:

    I agree w/ penuckles
    you have such a great smile , & you look adorable in your prom outfit-which is super cute btw

  5. lucy92 Says:

    so lord and taylor carries the jeffrey campbell shoes? im surprised!

    the top photo studio white background shots of you are great! you look like a real model!!

  6. Glendy Says:

    I think your make-up like this looks great, and you look the most stylish out of the group :)

  7. cassandra Says:

    so prettyyy! your hair is so gorgeous and so is the makeup and dress!

  8. Jenny Says:

    PRETTTY. :]

  9. kristy Says:

    hot mama! you look awesome! love the outfit !!!

  10. Ashley K Says:

    Love the look you picked out, the dress and shoes and jewelry is all just perfect! If I was young again, I’d want to emulate this prom look for sure!

  11. mink Says:

    you go, prom queen!!! the leggings look awesome on you :>

  12. T Says:

    Love your prom look! It’s modern, edgy, and flirty. Definitely fun to dance in.

  13. Karen Says:

    Now you need to smile on EVERY pictures, you have a beautiful smile! You look totally different just by smiling :p

  14. Betsey J Says:

    I love the dress you picked, its simple but elegant. And you can’t go wrong with black.
    I love that the short dress has become acceptable and invited to wear to a prom/homecoming. If only we could turn back the clock during our prom days of chiffon and pastel color palettes.
    haha.
    <3

  15. Topnotch Says:

    You look stunning! Dress fits you so well and the fabric is just right!

  16. eddie Says:

    Girl, you look HOT…curvelicious fo’ sure!!!

  17. Jade Says:

    WENDY!!! What brand are the nude colored ruffled sandals that you are trying on in the 4th picture from the top?! They are Gorgeous and I have to have them!!

  18. retrogurl Says:

    @jade: Jeffrey Campbell as well.

  19. Poster Girl Says:

    Everybody looks so gorgeous! How fun!

  20. DM Says:

    I love your selection. Very sleek and chic. something that needs to be brought back to the prom. The little ladies today wear a little too much frill and the wrong choices of color but you got it just right! Love it!

  21. S80 Says:

    you are too cute! btw- didn’t see a post on topshop. maybe, i missed it. if not, how was the damn store opening? haay, i’m a jelly l.a. girl. needing a n.y. visit- needing a topshop experience.

  22. Annis Says:

    You look stunning in the two photos taken by Jeffrey Donenfeld. Loving it!

  23. Janelle Says:

    omg wendy… i’ve been following your blog for a long while now and i honestly must say that these are THE prettiest pictures of you!!!! :)

  24. Venus Says:

    wow u look beautiful!!!! gorgeous!! and love the leggings!!

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