Welcome to PROM magazine – the one-stop-shop for all things prom related the whole year through! Yes, you heard correctly! Even though prom is technically just for one night (a really big one admittedly), we think that it's something to get excited about all year round. From the moment your prom is announced it's time to start planning. Finding the dress of a lifetime is of course number one on your list of priorities and PROM magazine is here to help. When it comes to prom dresses we've got it covered - from Cinderella ball gowns fit for the most discerning princess right the way down to the hottest picks on the High Street.

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Each new season we have the finest collections from the top prom dress manufacturers worldwide for you to check out in our Style Galleries. Finding your dream prom dress has never been so easy as you have the option to browse hundreds of gorgeous prom dresses filtering by categories including colour, neck line, skirt length, price range and more. When you've found 'the one' simply click through to our prom dress Directory to find a stockist near you with a link to their website. Or, if like style guru Gok Wan, you're a High Street junkie, we've got plenty of red carpet inspired prom dresses at budget-friendly prices to get excited about too. There are some real gems to be found!

If it's celebrity inspiration you're after, take a look at our Get Her Prom Look section. We bring you the hottest celeb red carpet trends with tips on how to make them work for prom, trawling the shops to find the closest matches on the high street to ensure you look a million dollars without the A-list price tag. From prom dresses to prom shoes, we've got it covered for less! Get need-to-know prom make up tips as well as prom hairstyles inspired by style icons such as Cheryl Cole and Beyonce Knowles.

Take a trip to our Beauty School where you'll find a whole host of features brimming with bright ideas for prom make up from the top liquid eyeliners and how to apply them or how to get Rihanna's perfect pout. You'll also find plenty of inspirations for prom hairstyles with celebrity how-tos and all the best products for achieving ultimate luscious locks for prom.

If it's free stuff you're after then look no further than our Competitions section. Each month we have exciting giveaways from dazzling prom accessories, products to help you re-create perfect prom hairstyles and plenty of prom make up goodies.

Even if your prom has been and gone or is still a few years ahead, PROM magazine still has plenty to offer for Sweet 16s, University Balls, Christmas Discos and any other occasion where you want to look totally and utterly glam and gorgeous! Don't forget to join us on Facebook too for more prom chat, celebrity gossip and keep your eyes peeled for prom dresses to be won!

Check out the PROM Style Gallery - that all-important search for the perfect prom dress starts (and with any luck, ends) here! We've gathered together in one place images and information about the most gorgeous prom dresses available, in absolutely every style imaginable. Yup, from frothy Cinderella gowns to funky little cocktail frocks – and everything in between – we've got the lot, so you can browse through them at your leisure and, we hope, find something that fulfils your ultimate prom dress fantasy...

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You can search the gallery of images by style (looking only for short prom dresses or long prom dresses, for example, or limiting your choices to strapless, halterneck or sleeved styles), by colour, or by price – and we've made every effort to ensure that whatever your budget, you're bound to find something to tempt you… we reckon you'll be amazed at how fabulous our range of cheap prom dresses is. Alternatively, simply settle yourself down with a long, cool drink and treat yourself to the ultimate prom fashion show in the comfort of your own bedroom, flicking through all the images in turn and comparing what was hot for prom dresses 2011 (bright blocks of colour, wild prints, and asymmetric hemlines) with upcoming trends for prom dresses 2012 (even more vivid shades, sassy mermaid silhouettes, and more than a hint of vampire chic) – give yourself extra points if you can tell the difference between prom dresses UK and US style. Bliss.

The fun doesn't stop there, either. You can 'like' your favourite prom dresses on Facebook and, if you register with PROM (it's free and takes just a few seconds), you can also add them to your very own, personalised prom wardrobe, so next time your bff is over, you can get her advice on your selection. Whether you actually take her advice is, of course, another matter...

You'll find lots of US designers represented and there are plenty of UK prom dresses too. Every month, we turn the spotlight on a frock that we especially love, for our 'prom dress of the month' feature, and we also make sure that the newest looks are easy to find. You can stock up your personalised prom wardrobe with the very best shoes, hairstyles and accessories, too – and of course, we're adding gorgeous goodies all the time, so it's definitely worth visiting regularly!

Although you can't actually buy prom dresses through the PROM website, we've included all the stockists' details you'll need to source your prom dress uk wide, so you shouldn't have any trouble tracking down your favourites. And in the unlikely event that you can't find something that's exactly what you're looking for, why not print off a selection of images, picking out the elements you love from each one, and put together your very own stylebook that you can use on the next stage of your prom shopping journey? No one can tell you what you should be wearing for prom – that's a decision that only you can make… but there's nothing wrong with taking advice and inspiration from as many sources as possible.

Prom Dresses 2012

If you're in the middle of the hunt for the prom outfit of your dreams and have started to find yourself gazing wistfully at galleries of stunning, one-off designer prom dresses, all of which have a price tag attached that's simply way beyond your budget, don't panic! There are plenty of brilliant bargains to be found on the high street, and with some imaginative accessorising – and even customising – you'll be in no danger of looking like anyone else (which is what many prom attendees fear when buying from a high street store rather than a specialist, independent retailer).

In other words, don't write off high street prom dresses until you've actually taken a look at what's out there! We've got some gorgeous examples in our prom style gallery, including surprisingly cheap designer prom dresses, as well as plenty of intriguing alternatives to the usual prom styles (a floral sun dress, for example, can look totally fabulous when teamed with killer heels and statement jewellery). Designer prom dresses 2011 were all about high-low hems, bold prints and ruffles, and you can still find all these trends echoed on the high street – but with additional inspiration taken from the latest crop of designer prom dresses 2012: keep your eyes open for mermaid silhouettes and embellished belts – and get ready to be dazzled by even more beading and sequins than ever! Browse through the high street section of our fabulous style gallery and take your pick from a fantastic selection of off-the-rail and designer prom dresses uk wide, at prices that won't make your eyes water.

Long or short? Up or down? Sleek and shimmering, or wild and romantic? Whatever you decide to do with your hair for prom, it's vital that you end up with a style that feels as good as it looks, and that won't have you rushing to the ladies' every five minutes to check that not a single strand is out of place – because really, that's not how anyone wants to remember the most important night of her life so far!

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When you're in search of the best hair styles for prom, there are few places better to start than with the red carpet – celebrity hairstyles cover pretty much the whole range of lengths, colours and hair types and if you browse through enough of them, you're bound to find something to inspire you (after all, celebrities' hairstyles are created by some of the most talented – and expensive – stylists in the country!) That's why, in the 'prom hairstyles' section of our style galleries, we've included a selection of our favourite celebrity hairstyles 2011/2012, from Megan Fox's artfully tumbling chestnut tresses, to Reese Whitherspoon's cute, blonde updo. Have a browse and pick up your own prom hairstyle ideas.

Having said that, the big story for prom hairstyles 2011 was 'express your personality' – and this is a trend that looks set to continue for prom hairstyles 2012. In other words, pick up prom hair ideas from the celebs, yes – but treat them as a starting point, not an end goal. Instead of slavishly trying to recreate, say, Katy Perry's exact look, think about how her hair reflects her feisty character, and adapt aspects of her style to capture your own inner essence. That way, you'll end up with a do that's as striking as any 'celebrity hair', but is still unique to you.

The great thing about prom hair dos is that you're not necessarily limited by what you happen to have on your head right now! That may sound a bit crazy – but if you think about it it's true. If you have long locks but are tempted by all the cute prom hairstyles for short hair that are around at the moment, well, what better time to be bold and go for a crop (do get advice from your hairdresser first, though)? And if you dream about elaborate prom hairstyles for long hair, but don't stand a chance of growing yours in time, there are all kinds of options for extensions, both temporary and permanent. You can change the colour of your hair, of course – and with plenty of TLC and intense conditioning, you can even alter its texture. It really does depend on what you want. Oh, and while you're doing your research into every aspect of prom hair styles, don't forget to investigate gorgeous, glamorous prom hair accessories – from dainty clips to elaborate fascinators – all of which can work equally beautifully with unstructured loose styles or elegant prom hair updos. They were hugely popular for prom hair 2011, and look like being an even hotter hair trend for the class of 2012!

Finding your perfect pair of prom shoes is almost as vital and sometimes just as difficult as hunting down your dream prom dress - but that's where PROM is here to help! Browse a huge range of prom shoes 2011 available in the uk in our comprehensive style galleries. Select your desired prom shoe heel height (depending on how brave you're feeling) from the drop down menu, choosing between flat, mid heel or high heels. Next, filter by prom shoe style including on-trend options such as strappy prom shoes, peep-toe prom shoes, gladiator prom shoes, lace-up prom shoes or classic court prom shoes to help really narrow down your search. We haven't forgotten budget either! Select your price range (be extra nice to mum or dad before negotiating this one). We've got a fantastic display of prom footwear for all budgets including cheap prom shoes without the designer price tag, but you'll still look a million dollars in. The colour of your prom shoes is of course a big choice. Browse a range of prom shoes uk in on-trend colours for 2011 including plenty of dazzling silver prom shoes full of sparkle that will surely get you noticed on your big night.

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When selecting your prom footwear there are a lot of factors to consider. They have to match your prom dress perfectly, of course! Think about the style and image that you're trying to re-create. For example, a pair of disco-inspired platform silver prom shoes would look silly with a dainty floral, vintage-inspired prom dress and visa-versa. Take a photo of your prom dress with you, or even just a swatch of fabric when you go prom shoe shopping. Think about whether you want your prom shoes to match or contrast, be different or blend in and let the dress do the talking. There are some fabulous 'out-there' designs that will surely get you noticed if you're looking to jazz up your outfit with statement prom shoes and accessories. The right pair of prom shoes can take an outfit from 'you look nice' to 'OMG you look amazing!', and that's what prom's all about!

The size of your heels is one to consider too. You may be on your feet a lot of the evening and you want to make sure that painful prom shoes don't stop you from dancing with your mates late into the night. You'd never forgive yourself if you had to sit out a slow-dance with your crush while your rival swept in wearing nimble ballet pumps to steal your man! Think about your height too. If your date is much shorter than you, you may also want to consider a flat prom shoe instead of towering above him in your killer platforms leaving him open to ridicule from his mates.

You're not Cinderella and the first pair you try on probably won't be your glass slippers, but hey, that just means more shoe shopping (who doesn't love shoe shopping?) and just think of all those compliments to come at the end. There are lots of gorgeous prom shoe designs on the high street for 2011 so keep your eyes peeled – that dream pair is out there!