The Prom Guide
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The Gentleman’s Guide to Prom
When shopping for prom how does a gentleman stand out amongst the crowd? I know I get it, prom is a day the girls take for beautifying, but gentlemen, you can take this one by storm. It’s possible! With the help of Eric Ampong of Eaden Myles Clothing Company, I have brought to you some the latest trends that will surely set you or your prom date apart. Be Bold with your Colour Choices Prints are very much in style for dinner coats. Choosing something that is out of the box if you want to be different. Going with a custom piece also helps to stand out, as the chances…
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Why it’s Better to Fly Solo at Prom
Nothing in high school has you analyzing your relationships with your peers as much as prom does. Whose house are you getting ready at? Who are you taking pictures with? And, infinitely more important: Who are you going with? Sometime we have default answers: significant others, best friends, the neighbour your age who you promised you take because they go to a private school that doesn’t host a prom. But sometimes we don’t. For the rest of those who didn’t make the first draft, it’s open season. Who we take to prom is a status symbol; it’s almost as important as what we wear. And the idea of facing the…
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How To Deal With A Friend Who Has Borderline Personality Disorder
Another day, another rant from your friend about class, prom, family, or peer drama. You do your best to support them through rough times and volatile mood changes. It’s hard watching someone you care about having such a tough time and you feel helpless. When you hear that your friend has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD, it is both a panic of the unknown and relief that your friend is finally going to get the professional help you could not give. What is BPD? According to the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), BPD is when an individual has difficulty regulating their emotions and impulses. They…
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Prom Quick Tips for Men
1) Swagger (jack a celeb) 2) Buy (don’t rent) your tux 3) Make sure your tux fits well 4) Don’t be afraid to be a black tie rebel 5) Sweat the small stuff 6) Colour outside the lines 7) Groom yourself well 8) A couple of sprays go a long way 9) Think outside the florist 10) Be a gentleman 11) Don’t worry about being dateless 12) Arrive in style 13) Keep your attire classy and simple 14) Add your own personality (you don’t need a cumberband) 15) Learn to dance as good as you look 16) Stay safe…
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Why Being on the Prom Committee is Actually Worth Your Time
When prom season comes around people sometimes get stressed out. You have to find and outfit you actually like, you have to figure out the ride with your friends, you have to do so much – or so you think. How about the people that have worked so hard behind the scenes to make prom a living fairy tale? I’ve interviewed a few ladies that are have been on their prom committees and here are some of the inside details to what makes prom great! Why Join the Prom Committee? 1) Insider Insight – Be in the know of all that will be going on before anyone else. 2) Organize…
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Vintage Promella: Where to Find the Retro Prom Attire of Your Dreams
In this day an age, a simple scroll down your feed will show you how every girl is looking more and more alike. The same make up styles, the same hairstyles, the same clothing. If you’re tired of looking like every other girl at prom, and you feel like you’ve been born in the wrong generation, going the vintage route for prom is definitely you. Don’t know where to go? Cabaret Vintage has got you covered. I visited Cabaret last year for an after hours clothing swap hosted by a youth group. The event was amazing, but I couldn’t help admiring the vintage venue. It had hats, and brooches, and…
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The Best Post Prom Destination – Blue Coast Cottages
Prom is a season full of stress, laughter, fun, and most importantly, memories that can be treasured for a lifetime. To top off the season perfectly, post prom calls for a period of relaxation that could release all the anxiety that teenagers go through during the prom phase. In this article, we talk about one of the best destinations in Ontario that teenagers can target for their post prom! Time to hit the cottage! Blue Coast Cottages at Wasaga Beach, a town at the Southern end of Georgian Bay has been hosting post prom parties for many years. The breathtaking beach as well its accessibility are what make this spot…
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Two Corsages: The Best Friend I Should Have Gone to Prom with and the Boy Who Actually Asked Me
Marco was one of my best friends in high school. We had bonded during the 10th grade drama class that he didn’t even want to take. We talked about his racist parents, my over-protective father. He was a farm boy; tall, green-eyed, on the football team. I was the eccentric yearbook committee editor who wore Chuck Taylors all year around. Several of my friends thought he was cute; said I could do worse. I wasn’t interested. A year later, as I watched my friends get wrapped up in elaborate promposals, I automatically assumed that I was going with Marco. It was late April when he asked me to describe my…
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Supporting A Loved One With Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a biological illness that affects the brain. In the book Schizophrenia, Ming Tsuang, Stephen Faraone, and Stephen Glatt write that those affected by schizophrenia have altered emotions, perceptions, behaviours and thoughts. For many people with schizophrenia, it can disrupt their family and social relationships. Schizophrenia is a mental health affliction that receives little sympathy because, as Edwin Fuller Torrey mentions in his book, Surviving Schizophrenia, “It is difficult to put oneself in the place of the sufferer. The whole disease process is mysterious, foreign and frightening to most people.” Still, the disorder is a major public health concern and many parents, siblings, relatives and friends may encounter this…
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Bipolar Disorder In Teenagers
Bipolar disorder is a common condition amongst teenagers in which their mood cycles between episodes of “Mania” and “Depression”. Teenagers usually undergo a depressive episode first followed by the episode of “Mania”. Therefore, people with bipolar disorder are usually diagnosed with depression. Teens who have a family history of mood turmoil and psychiatric snags are more vulnerable to this condition. Symptoms Symptoms of this condition are typically visible in people between the ages of 15 and 30. A few instances of Mania include excitement, aggression, impatience, and high sex drive. On the other hand, when a teen experiences Depression, they become somber and anxious, which could lead to suicidal thoughts.…
