As I have two formals, currently doing the HSC and not working, spending large amounts of money isnt on my mind and for two formals I wanted to budget, yet look amazing (hopefully).
Formal number 1:
For the first formal, I ditched the long gown for something I know I can wear everyday for any purpose. I orginally found a knee length Ted Baker Dress in a cream colour called 'Bridie Sculpted Pleated' - it was so soft, amazing and elegant and very tight fitting - perfect for formal events and work functions. At David Jones it was price $300 - however I found it online on a UK website called 'db3' (including shipping) for $150! AMAZING
However at the end of the day I wanted to purchase something I could re wear and I found a lovely floral and navy canvas structured playsuit from Ginger & Smart. At David Jones it was priced $256, I found it online at The Iconic for $150 but purchased it with a coupon code coming to a total of $200 with express shipping.
Hair & Make up
To get your make up done by an artist at MAC & Chanel costs between $95-100
I didnt want to spend that much on my face and also because I own alot of make up in general and didnt want $100 worth more.
So instead I booked my Make up to be done by trainees training at the Australasian College Broadway which only use MAC and Ben NYE make up for FREE!!! They also do formal hair styles for $15.
Check out there service price list its very cheap and looks great (I will do a blog entry on my experience there very soon).
For the second formal I will purchase make up I actually need from 'Shu Uemura' on an online website for half price under the cost of $100 from 'The beautyBar'.
