PromSpot.com's Annual Hot List for 2006

Black is Back, Headbands Abound, and the Corsage Makes a Comeback

NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Blame it on MTV's Laguna Beach: when
it comes to prom, teens want it all: the one-of-a-kind look, the right
arm candy, the hottest ride and an invite to the most VIP pre-party in
town. So, what's hot and what's not when it comes to high school's
most coveted night out? In time for prime prom-planning season,
PromSpot.com, the leading one-stop-prom- style-and-planning site,
announces its hot list for 2006:

FASHION: LITTLE BLACK DRESS REDUX

After a couple of years of seeing nothing but color, black is back --
and it's anything but basic. This year the little black dress is back
in a big way, but with hits of cool colors. Think turquoise tulle with
a black peek-a-boo hem, ebony satin with a spray of pink flowers at
the waist, or black-on-black with a smattering of vivid sequins. Sort
through 750+ dress styles before hitting the stores on PromSpot.com's
Dress Finder at www.promspot.com/fashion.

HAIR: DONE UP 'DOS

Hair is going to be more "done" than we've seen the last couple of
years. From French twists to sophisticated curls, the laissez faire
look of yesteryear is definitely on its way out. This year's prom look
isn't complete without some kind of hair bling, whether it's a sparkly
headband, dazzling jeweled pins, or a great feathered hairpiece. For
50+ hot hairstyles, check out PromSpot.com's Hairstyle Gallery at
www.promspot.com/hair.

BEAUTY: PRETTY IN PINK

Think "Pride and Prejudice", not "Aviator"-glam when it comes to prom
beauty. The look of the moment makes a return to a softer, very
traditionally "pretty" look with rosy cheeks, delicate eyes and pink
lips. Bye-bye bold colors.

CORSAGES: ORNAMENTED ORCHIDS

Orchids are back in a big way this year, whether they're their
fastened on a wrist with shiny ribbon with a simple single bloom or
embellished with non- floral elements are also very popular. Mixing
flowers like jewels and beading.

YOUR DATE: YOUR CRUSH

Taking their cue from lovestruck teen stars Hilary Duff, Avril
Lavigne, and Ashlee Simpson, promgoers are embracing the idea of true
love. Teens will go with -- and stay with their dates -- rather than
partying with a huge group. It's traditional, with a modern twist:
girls are doing the asking. Check out the "Your Date" section of
PromSpot.com (www.promspot.com/date) for great ways to ask your crush
to prom -- and sound off your ideas with other teens on the site's
popular dating messageboard.

PRE-PROM: BIG BASHES & RED CARPET ARRIVALS

Pre-parties get bigger this year, and prom red carpets continue to be
a big trend. As kids arrive at same place and walk a red carpet,
parents/non- prom-attending friends act like paparazzi and watch and
snap pictures -- giving girls and guys ample time to show off their
look and each other.

AFTER-PARTY: STAY CLOSE TO SCHOOL

Teens think its cool to play it safe -- so more of them will be
attending school sponsored post-prom events than ever in 2006. Look
for schools to get creative with casino nights where students will
have the chance to play blackjack and roulette without losing a cent,
drain the punch bowl without getting tipsy and still have a great time
partying until 5 a.m. Students work with teachers and administrators
to create the extravagant after parties with bowling, laser tag,
go-karting, paintball, swimming, hot tub, mini-golfing, and in the
morning, they'll chow down on big breakfast buffets.

About PromSpot.com

PromSpot.com is the hottest one-stop prom planning and problem-solving
site for today's teens. Launched in February 2003 by The Knot Inc.
(the company that reinvented the wedding media world), PromSpot.com is
the most comprehensive online destination for promgoers on the Web,
with top-notch style galleries -- 750+ prom dresses and 50+ hairstyles
(the two biggest things prom-bound teens search for on the Web), and a
suite of interactive prom planning tools like a checklist and
budgeter, plus hundreds of articles on fashion, beauty, dating, and
prom parenting. PromSpot.com, is the premier prom content provider to
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