Halloween Costumes

I love Lady Gaga as much as the next little monster, but let’s not all be her for Halloween, k? Halloween parties should smell like candy and not beef jerky.

Mestads Southdale has prom dresses starting at just $25, many of which would make an awesome, unique, and glamorous Halloween costume. Here are a few of our ideas, but come in and see what else you can come up with:

·         Glampire: Pick your favorite black, red or purple gown, pair it with a cape and fangs, and you’re good to go!

·         Dream Girls: Pair any sequined gown with a huge bouffant wig, grab a microphone, and hit your favorite karaoke party!

·         80’s Madonna: We still have a few short, white, lace cocktail dresses, perfect for any Material Girl! Pair it with white lace boots, crimp your hair, and I DARE you to find a belt that says “Boy Toy”!

St. Paul Winter Carnival Royalty

The St. Paul Winter Carnival is fast-approaching, have you thought about running for Queen of Snows?

St. Paul Winter Carnival Mission

To foster a sense of community, pride, belonging and connectedness by celebrating Saint Paul's unique history and emerging heritage through fun and educational experiences.

The Queen of the Snows program is open to women over age 21 who are also high school graduates. There are no restrictions on marital status, dependants, place of residence, or employment status.

Candidates are encouraged to run based upon their appropriateness as ambassadors of goodwill for the Winter Carnival and the City of Saint Paul. Qualifications include good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to the requirements that are necessary to fulfill the one-year term as a Queen or Princess.

Criteria for the Queen and Princesses include:

♦ Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one as well as in a group
♦ Ability to speak in public
♦ Poise in various circumstances
♦ Outgoing and friendly personality
♦ Well-groomed appearance
♦ Ability to work as a team
♦ Ability to make the time commitment
♦ Commitment to properly represent the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and the City of Saint Paul

Queen Candidate Meet and Greet

Come find out more about being part of the 2011 Royal Family!

When: October 26, 2010

Where: Mancini’s, 531 West Seventh Street St. Paul, MN

Time: 6:30 p.m.

https://winter-carnival.amm.clockwork.net/client_files/QOS_assets/2011__QOS_Candidate_Info_Packet.pdf



Homecoming Hairstyles

Since homecoming is a little less formal than prom, you might consider doing your own hair, or having a friend help you finish your look at home. Here are a few easy DIY hairstyles - straight from the red carpet!

How will you wear your hair for homecoming this year?

Undergarment Secrets

Judging by how busy we've been, I'll assume that lots of you have purchased your homecoming dress. If not, we still have tons here for you to choose from!

Here are some secrets to make you look your best for Homecoming:

Dress Tape

This helps keep your dress where you want it, either stopping slipping in the front, holding your deep V in place, or keeping straps on your shoulders! After the dance, use it to keep a buttoned shirt from gaping, hold your bra strap in your shirt, or tape a fallen pants hem.

Sticky Bra

This bra is perfect for all of the open back dresses that girls are wearing. It sticks to your sides, and as the label suggests, it "gathers the girls" to support where you need it.

Sew-in Bra Cups

These cups are sewn right into the dress, and hide perfectly in any gown. They also provide a little "lift" if that's what you're looking for...

Spanx

For those of us who want a smoother look under our gown, or to avoid a wardrobe malfunction in a short dress, Spanx are the perfect solution! They slim and smooth, and provide coverage too!

As seen on Dancing With the Stars this week, Bristol Palin's Spanx doing their job:



Short Dresses = Embellished Shoes!

If you're going short for homecoming this fall, then your shoes matter. How will you flaunt your footwear? Ruffles? Bows? Roses? Sparkle? The possibilities are endless, and can be found in any price range. Here are a few of my favorites:

Forever 21 $28.80

Paris Hilton $99

Kate Spade (I know... But they're soooo pretty) $325



Homecoming Headgear

No, not braces... I'm talking about headbands! What better way to embellish a DIY hairstyle than to top it off with a fab headband. There are many to choose from, from feathers and flowers to glitter and bows. Here are a few of our favorites, all from Etsy sellers - click the titles to visit each link! All featured headbands are under $30!

Feather Headband

Flower Headband

Glittery Headband

Bow Headband



How are you planning to do your hair for homecoming?

Homecoming is Upon Us!

Watch for Mestads at your school this homecoming season! We're dressing lots of Homecoming Courts in your area!

Rochester is dressing: Mayo, Century, John Marshall, Grand Meadow, Leroy Ostrander, Stewartville, Goodhue, Cannon Falls, Kenyon Wanamingo, Dover Eyota, Byron, Triton, Rushford Peterson, Lanesboro, Spring Grove and Kasson Mantorville!

Southdale is dressing: Bloomington Jefferson, Minnehaha Academy, Richfield, and Minneapolis Southwest!

St. Cloud is dressing: Tech, Kimball, Sartell, Holdingford, Becker, Sauk Rapids, Rocori, and Apollo! 

See us for all of your homecoming rental needs. We have lots of tuxedo and suit rental options to make sure that you look your best!