There's No Place Like Homecoming - Part 1 of 2 - Party Primp and Prep

Episode Synopsis: Ohh Homecoming: the make-up, the hair, the dress, the jewelry, the boys, the dancing, and...the being chased through empty hallways by a suspicious killer? That last bit was not much like the homecoming dances I remember, however, our pretties like to keep things interesting. The girls convince Aria to go to the dance even though she still has Ezra on the brain, Hanna goes with Sean (and pretty much ditches him), Spencer goes with Alex (and conniving Melissa messes with him), and Emily goes with...Toby (the girls are none too pleased about that choice, but they just haven't seen him with his shirt off yet). So of course, the night is spent worrying that Emily is going to be murdered--typical, right?!

Such a fabulous "going-to-school" outfit! Flattering chevron stripe? Check. Flattering studded belt at waist? Check. Plus soft, wavy hair...these kind of outfits remind me why I girl-crushed on Aria in the beginning. 

And of course, just lounging around: cut-offs and knee socks. Cute and comfy!

Kind of strange to see Aria with her pulled back, no?

Emily's old standy-by of t-shirt and jeans. Nothing special.

I had to replay this scene over and over. What is going on here? Is that really a cranberry-colored mini?? Not really the best way to combine "sporty" and "girly." Thank god she learned to dress slightly better the second half of the season.

Sometimes Hanna has her iffy moments, but this is not one of them. She's casual chic, and the T-strap sandals are the perfect complement.

Why did these girls wear so many mini-skirts?! I didn't realize when I originally watched these episodes...it kind of looks like Hanna's getting ready for a tap recital. Pretty blue top though.

And just wait...this is not even the last of the mini-skirts. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Hanna really has the best hair--jealousy is setting in.

Sometimes Spencer confuses me with her style. Case in point: preppy cardigan with bohemian top and light-wash jean shorts. Pick one!

 We saw Spence only wearing this for a brief moment. The girl really knows how to rock a belt.

While maybe not the best outfit in the world, Spencer does pulls off the looking-hot-while-painting thing. 

Alex is just too adorable. Even in a short-sleeve henley. 

Oh Jenna. I'm not sure whether I prefer the later episodes when you dress all in black, or the early ones with color combos like this...

Classic, awkward Lucas. And probably the boy with the most style on the show.

Maya must be friends with Vanessa Abrams. Hair is beginning to look fake, the jewelry is piling up, lots of patterns going on...

Denim mini! Told ya there is more! Mona's style really evolved from the first half to the second too. The blouse is not flattering and the light wash denim skirt should have stayed in 2004.

At this point, little did we know what Toby was hiding underneath that t-shirt ::sigh::

There's No Place Like Homecoming - Part 2 of 2 - Dance, Dance

I love when the girls dress up and we get to see how their individual styles translate into formalwear. Some did it spectacularly while others should have taken a second look in the mirror.

Let's start with Aria. I'm head over heels for her choice! Part hard-core rocker, part ballerina. I'm practically drooling and severely regretting some of my high school dance outfit choices. Hair up in a ponytail would have been great so we could see more of the dress, but that's just me being picky!

The detailing is breath-taking. If their dance didn't have so many disco and strobe lights I might have been able to get a better shot...

Close-up of the jealousy-inducing shoes. How can Ezra resist these? Hot. 

This dress reminds me of someone or something but I can't quite put my finger on it. In any case, that cerulean blue is gorgeous on Emily and I love the way the bottom swishes (swooshes?). 

You know what? It looks like the perfect dress to go Tango-ing in. Maybe the writers should consider some dance scenes...

Everyone's dresses seem to be a mix of two things. Hanna's: part Bjork's swan dress, part amazing.

Sophistication at its best! Spencer is stunning in this simple yet flattering frock, and with that metallic fabric...perf!

Color again for Jenna! No wonder we were all convinced that Jenna was not really blind - she wore so much color in the first half!

I don't think red is best for her though, but I guess she can't see it so it doesn't matter? Too harsh?

Did Rosewood up and move to Texas? Because I can't come up with any other explanation for all the big hair. Stick with me a moment...

Mustard yellow is never a good choice for anyone even on a pretty girl like Maya. 

Two words: not flattering. Sorry Mona. 

Once again big hair reappears! But unfortunately I do like Melissa's dress. I really hate that I like her wardrobe as much as I do!

Alex sure knows how to clean up!

All this dance floor lighting makes all the colors look different; however, we can still see how bland and boring Ezra's suit was. He dresses so much snazzier for the classroom. What happened?

Adorable, geeky Toby. The bowtie fits his personality to a tee!

Hard to tell from the lighting, but I loved that Sean went with a lighter colored suit. Some high school boys really do have style. 

I think I prefer Toby in just a t-shirt...or no shirt at all. You can't see it here, but I must point out that Toby had draped a scarf over his coat as well--pointless? Yes.