Emo-Style Prom Dresses, Hairstyles and Accessories

Yeah, I might go" said Ben, my 17 year old nephew " But it's all b.s. ya know. All the prom is is a place for 'preps' to show off how much money their parents have." Ben continued, "But Emily and I might go to watch them make fools of themselves." Emily is Ben's emo girlfriend. Although his mother, my sister, doesn't know it or what it means, Benji is an emo kid too. "Emo", the best I can figure is a new style/lifestyle for nihilistic but sensitive, not quite punk, not quite Goth kids. Emo kids write morbid or depressing poetry, find clinical depression attractive, wear heavy eye makeup (both girls AND boys), and then cover those heavily made up eyes with their way too long bangs. I asked Ben what he and his girlfriend would wear to the prom, that is, of course, if they go. Ben said he might wear the jeans he was wearing. He was referring to his 14 year old sisters jeans. He then asked me if he could borrow my The Crow T-shirt. I'll let him borrow the shirt, but not for his prom. Despite appearing not to care about the prom now, he will hopefully have fond memories of it when he is my age. I, being the supportive aunt that I am, decided to do some research of my own. To help Ben make the most of his prom I needed to understand emo style. I first questioned my best friend who teaches high school; then prowled the Internet including my space. I learned that dark eye make up and long bangs are just the bare essentials to emo fashion. I found lots of examples of typical emo style on http://www.emobucket.com/ . This is a website for self-described emo kids to exchange pictures, especially on fashion trends, including clothes and hair.

I learned that this seasons young male emo might wear any too tight girls straight leg jeans, although any tight, straight leg jeans will do. A punk style studded belt or two accessorizes those tight jeans. Tight seems to be the fashion for T-shirts for boys too. Striped shirts are in fashion for both girls and boys. Although the style has Goth overtones, emo style reminds me of Japanese Street fashion with bright colors and quirky and odd combinations of style and color. http://www.japanesestreets.com/ . An emo boy like Ben wouldn't wear a traditional tux, but could be convinced to wear a short sleeved button down shirt with a skinny tie. He might even wear a well fitting jacket too. For a special occasion like the prom Ben might wear new black Vans high tops to cover his feet, despite the fact that he won't need comfortable shoes to dance. Emo's don't dance, they unenthusiastically bounce. An emo girl like Emily who wants to dress up might don a ballerina style tutu with bright neon horizontal stripes tights. She could finish her look with mix- matched colored Converse All-stars. Emily could dye parts of her straight and Asian inspired hair different colors too. Her handbag for the night might have a cute but dead animal pictured on it that surprisingly enough, is no where as disturbing as it might sound. http://www.skelanimals.comto/ complete the romantic prom tradition Ben might pin a single dark red rose on Emily's shoulder. If you want to find more information on emo style, http://www.shoutmouth.com/. Shoutmouth is an emo music community and blog covering emo bands, punk, alternative and emo music news, plus fashion tips and advice. Through my research I found that although Ben may not satisfy his moms expectations for prom photos, he will save her a bundle on the cost of a tux rental. By D.Potter

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Emo Hairstyling for Girls

Emo style is that shaggy dog, just tumbled out of bed look. On everyone it looks different. The style is sexy, playful and unique. Emo style is about creativity and versatility. But there is a secret to emo style. Emo style is defined by each spiky tendril, unkempt and loose sweeping strand, but to truly effect a striking result that sets you apart from everybody else what you should know about an emo hair style beforehand is that emo hair looks unruly, but actually is a high maintenance and strategically styled creation. Emo hair styles works on all hair lengths from short buzzed hair to long and loose. It can be a shag with lots of layers, an asymmetrical cut or shaved in the back. You can have eye length, or layered bangs that softly frame the face, you can create your own unique emo sweep at the front, or sport a long, peek-a-boo fringe brushed to one side. Radical colors are a perfect way to redefine the emo hairstyle; deep, rich and contrasting colors, highlights in unusual colors, thick streaks of color and highlights at the tips add dimension to your style. Emo styles work well with many face shapes but in some cases emo styles don't work well with a round face. Layers and strange cuts can be hard to maintain. For a more sculpted emo look the cut should always be done by a professional. You can bring a picture of your favorite emo hairstyle and discuss your personal preferences with them. Discuss your expectations.

Have a clear picture of the hairstyle you hope to effect. Be clear about what you like or dislike. Make sure your hairstylist is familiar with the emo hairstyle. Discuss what your hair routine will be. How much time will be spent in styling your hair? What products and tools will you need to maintain your style? Ask your hairstylist to show you how to style it. Styling methods depend on the texture of your hair. To get hair straight use a flat straightening iron or get your hair professionally straightened. Blow drying can create volume or straighten depending on your technique. For volume, blow dry upside down to create lift. Use a round brush on the underside of the hair and draw the hair away from your scalp. For straightening, direct the blow dryer downwards and pull the hair tact and close to the scalp. Semi-permanent color should be used for change and versatility. If your hair is fine, use a silicone-based hair spray. Try a strong, medium or light hold aerosol spray to see which works better depending upon the texture of your hair. Gels and mousses are used to define spikes, tails and layers. With thicker hair you can use styling wax, clay or mud. To add shine apply pomade or a silicone based gel. If your hair tends to get frizzy use an anti-humectant pomade before and after you dry it. Emo is versatility and you can create a style that is uniquely your own. but remember in the end with emo hairstyles it is your own individuality that creates the style. By Leslie Davis

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Emo Hairstyles Ideas and Emo Punk Hair Styles Pictures

The Emo Hairstyle is considered to be one of the coolest teen hairstyle in the present world. The Emo Hair style comprises of an emotional style which involves as to what the person is all about. The Emo hairstyle has close resemblance to punk hairstyle and other kind of hairstyle that was common music artists of the 80s. The Emo Hairstyle has a lot of interpretations. Some of the characteristics of emo hairstyles are deep and rich color like black or deep brunette shades. It comprises of hair highlights in stark contrasts or unusual shades. For example you may come across black hair with streaks of orange, bright red or even white hair. The Emo and punk Hair styles are generally loose but at times heavy hair products are needed for the styling look. The people who wear an emo hairstyle may be wearing a long bang, the bang could be worn obscuring over the eye. The bang might be a straight one across the forehead or it may even be longer than other hair styles. The teenagers have a particular liking for the messy kind of emo hair style. There is no doubt that the emo hairstyles are quite popular yet there are a few misconception associated with it. It is felt that emo hairstyle can only be carried by emo hair style but emo hair style can also be carried by people who have short hair.

Another myth about emo hairstyles is that it should not be frequently washed. Emo is popular both among the girls as well as boys hairstyles. The layered and textured emo hairstyle suits most people so go and check it out with your hairstylist. The people should also be aware of the characteristics of emo hairstyle before they adopt one. There is another myth associated with emo hair style that people who wear emo hairstyle are not stable and the real cause of worry is when the teenagers change their hair style that is considered to be outside the boundary of the popular hair styles. By contentking

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