By now my philosophy should be clear. It's all about beauty on a budget. You can get the look without breaking the bank; buying top dollar is just spending more money. Prom is just one night out of life - you're going to look amazing and have a great time, so if you can do it on the cheap you can afford your own limo and hotel room, hello!

I suggest you high tail it to eDressMe.com  if you want celebrity-inspired looks anywhere from sale prices of $75 to higher end look-alikes around $500. There's a tab just for dresses under $99; the sale rack is always the best place to start. Work your way up so you have options at every price range. 

This season, I'm told by friends in the fashion world that the most popular color is pink. In true movie star diva fashion, you DON'T want to follow the crowd. 

BONUS! Budget conscious buyers can find cheap prom dresses at another online retailer offering a special right now at Windsor with last minute prom dresses under $100.

Before blowing a wad on all-new makeup to accent that dress, remember our friend Brett Freedman's advice): Spend money on very color sensitive things. Foundation and brow color are the two areas. Fun stuff like cheek mousses, lip gloss and eyeliners you can pick up on the fly with no worries.