When I wrote my page for how to choose a wedding hairstyle I found a great video tutorial for an updo hairstyle.

EDIT: Oops, I forgot to read your full question that you want your hair beneath shoulder blade. Anyway, hope this video will help.
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I love the french twist.It is a classic style and it always looks great!

You can also glitz it up with sparkly pins.

http://www.bellaonline.com/article.asp?id=1397
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I have hair that is so long that I sit on it. When ever I go somewhere formal I use my Conair Hot sticks. I had to buy 2 sets to have enough. They are simple to use and the curls last a long time even under the weight of my long hair.

When using these hot sticks, make sure that you do not put too much hair on the curler. It will still curl but it won't hold. (that is why I bought 2 sets)
Before curling, use a styling gel. It will help keep in your curls.

After you have your hair all up in the rods, then you can start putting on your make up and everything. You do not want to take them out until they are cold.

Once your rods have cooled, take out the rods and let hair just sit. Important note. Put the clothes you are going to wear on after you take out your rods and before you do anything with the curls.

Now all you have to do is take a curl and break it apart. Do not comb or brush them. You are going to take a very small section of the curl and completely separate it from the whole curl. Do this with all of them. My husband usually has to help me with this step. You will have alot of body and alot of curl. After is is done, spray with a non stiffening super hold hairspray.

I am sorry that I don't have a picture for you but I promise it will look great.
Source(s):
personal experience

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It looks like you have long hair in your photos. I think that something really classy, if you're having your hair done by a professional, would be soft, 40s wave with your hair down.

If you're doing your hair yourself, perhaps try curling all of your hair and then put your locks into a side ponytail with a pretty clip.
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I have the same length hair as you so I'll suggest hair do I use myself. :)

1. If you want to look simple, have your hair curled. The curls must be a little big to create a simple yet sexy look in you. To add a little drama, clip one side with a cute clip with some sparkly clip on it.





2. How about roll your hair then tie it at the back?


This is done by twisting your hair til you gather everything on one side. Read here for further instruction: http://www.dressytresses.com/hair/gallery/instruct/hair-roll/

3. If you have a great looking hair clip, you can do crown roll.


To do this, just gather small amount of hair from both sides then twist til you reached the back part then clip it with a pretty hair accessory. For more information about this hairstyle, read: http://www.dressytresses.com/hair/gallery/instruct/crown-roll/.

I personally like those hairstyles. They look pretty simple and easy to do. To make your hair style standout though it's just simply styled, put great looking clips. They aren't really expensive.






Check out this site to get more hairstyle great with your hair length.

http://www.dressytresses.com/hair/gallery/default.asp
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Here are some beautiful & elegant hair styles for a formal event. Please check out these links;

i. http://www.hairstyle-blog.com/how-to-create-fishtail-braids.html
ii. http://www.updoprincess.com/Prom_Hair.html
iii. http://www.easy-hairstyles.com/

I would personally prefer the first one. Thank you
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I haven't done too many formal events, so can't give too many suggestions from personal experience. I generally feel more comfortable keeping my hair down, but feel like updo type styles stay nice longer.

I like less tight updos, I find them more comfortable. Here's a nice bun and curls combo with a braid accent: http://www.dressytresses.com/hair/gallery/instruct/curly-bun/ (sorry, I'm having issues pasting in photos.)

Here's another nice bun with a twist from the same site: http://www.dressytresses.com/hair/gallery/instruct/long-clamp/
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I'm not a hair stylist, but I know what looks good on women of any age and size when the hair's long and it's supposed to be simple:

http://www.tipsandguide.com/images/hair-styles/long-hair-styles-pics/lh44_p.jpg

But here... it's a site that specialized in user-contributed styles for long hair:

http://www.longhairloom.com/pics/longhairanythingbutboring.jpg

Go Here: http://www.longhairloom.com/stylingstationcentral.html
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I think that this is the prettiest that I've seen in a while. Up-dos can be so very elegant and I think this just screams both "pretty" and elegant.

I think this ladies hair might be just a bit longer than your hair, but I think it would still work beautifully.

So sorry that I wasn't able to find the video that was music free!!!
I hope it helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rl3w6g1CGc


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I suggest you choose the right hair styles for a formal event shown below.

-quote-

"Formal hair styles are the perfect way to top an elegant outfit. Pictures can help you choose the formal hair style that will be ideal for your holiday party, prom, and other special events. Whether you want to find an updo for your Christmas Eve gathering or a short hair cut that will shine at your New Year's Eve bash, we have a photo to help!"

-end of quote-
Source(s):
http://hair.lovetoknow.com/Formal_Hair_Style_Pictures

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I would just wave it using a waver it looks cool and it's easy.

Here is a good site to get some nice wavers off of if you don't already have one.

http://search.folica.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom-v2&isort=score&w=waver&x=0&y=0

and here is a picture of when I waved my hair, kinda bad because I was in a hurry but you get the idea.
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