One of the many great things about teen fashion is having fun and putting some humor in your wardrobe. You may be stylish and sophisticated but you can still get away with having some fun with fashion (so can all ages really, nothing wrong with fun!)
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Face it, we have a lot of stuff to carry everyday! Laptop, books, cellphone, newspaper, bag of nuts.. well maybe we don’t all carry the same things, but you know most people have more than just a few bits and pieces. I prefer totes or larger bags over small purses so no matter what I am always ready with everything I need. I also love backpacks when I am running around because I love having my hands free for hopping in and out of cabs or the subway or grabbing a quick bite and a couple of fashion magazines!
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Not everybody can wear heels. Even when you love them they can make your feet hurt and cause some other troubles. Teetering along icy sidewalks isn’t exactly safe either. Flat or low heeled shoes do not have to be plain and ugly and many shoemakers are realizing that flat and low heeled shoes can be created in styles way beyond girl’s flats or sneakers. (photo credit, Trippen)
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Just looks this week that I personally thought were cool, whether they followed trends or not.
Kimberley Stewart and Callum Best (center) with Make Me A Supermodel contestants Marianne, Waz, Luke, And Anya on the Select Model Management Stand, Clothes Show Live 2006
All photos credit, Wireimage
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Celebs make a fashion statement by wearing words and logos on their tees, and other stars are making their statements differently. Lindsey Lohan, Hillary Duff, and other teen idols have been creating custom-cut tees like cutting the collar off the shirt or shortening the bottom. Then they are pairing these tees with anything from diamonds to skinny jeans.
It’s up to you what you want to do to your t-shirts when you get them. Leave them as is or get creative. Check out these links for some great tees and then leave them as you get them or do some crafty embellishments.
(photo credit, “Fetch” Threadless T-shirts)
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I know you can look just as good or better than the A-list stars. You just need a way to get those fashions for less so click these links and get some tips and make your own fashion statement. Then go show off your style!
Okay this is in the Bad but Good section for obvious reasons. We all know Junk Food is bad but don’t lie and say you never snack on something “bad”! Okay so maybe you don’t and for those that don’t just ignore this.. okay now that they are gone check out these “bad” yummy goodies! Teen fashion extends into fashionable junk food too! You’ll notice that for the season there is a holiday feel to these treats.
Jack In The Box Pumpkin Pie Holiday Shake
Word is its a cool creamy delight you have to eat with a spoon. Check your local JITB’s for prices.
Teen fashion’s best dressed isn’t about the most expensive over the top fashions. Best dressed means stylish and comfortable choices from the current trends and if they can fit many different body types its even better. You may have noticed many styles setting the trends now are made from pieces you may already have in your closet! Its not about getting that exact designer piece either. For example, do you have a great black button down dress shirt with straight cut black jeans? You just made the Best Dressed list!
Ashley Olsen, Kristin Cavallari, Ludacris, Reese Witherspoon, Ashley Tisdale and Wentworth Miller, Zac Efron, Jenna Dewan. Wiremage photo credits
“I can’t say that any two people want the same career. I don’t want to be a ‘teen star’ because so many people don’t ever grow out of that.” -Lacey Chabert
Lacey Nicole Chabert (pronounced sha-bear) was born on September 30th, 1982 in Purvis, Mississippi. As a child she appeared in dramatic and musical performances before reaching her teens.
Most people remember her as Claudia Salinger on the long-running FOX series Party of Five. She has also done animation, adding her voice to Family Guy, The Wild Thornberrys and the Bratz. Her film career continues to grow as she chooses her roles for substance and humor.
Her fashion sense is sexy in a sophisticated way, not over the top bombshell glitz. Her asthetic is a relaxed yet sleek look full of classic pieces making her a timeless trendsetter.
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How are the celebrities following the current top trends? In their own way of course. Black, white, stripes, knits, plaids and long scarves all show up in one way or another in current celebrity style. These trends are fun and easy to steal for yourself. Just some creative mixing and matching and you can look as good as the chic “In” crowd.
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Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, bff again.
Some people are lucky enough to go to Fashion Week and place their orders right off the runway. That is great obviously but those who cannot order off the runway still love those fashions and can still get those styles from other sources. I have noticed a few design lines that are sold in larger department stores that are just as fun and trendy as many designer lines. Doesn’t mean you can’t go out and splurge on a funky Betsey Johnson dress or a heavenly layered Marc Jacobs look, but check out these other places too. Chances are you will also find them at the mall so they are easy to have and to hold. Remember its not always about looking for a designer its also looking for a design that will fit into your style.
Online sources help people get what they want no matter where they are so give these links a look and give the whole site a once over while you’re there, you may find even more goodies. Those can be your secret finds or post a comment and tell us what wonderful piece you bought. Happy Shopping!
Marc Jacobs photo credit, Style.com
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To begin to consider what a good fashion base will be you have to think of a few things first. If you are starting from scratch keep these things in mind.
A celeb in a gold mini dress and lace shawl might have looked amazing but its not the most practical thing to spend your money on when building your basics. Not to say those aren’t nice things to have but for the moment we are thinking about building a good solid fashion base for everyday running around. These pieces may even seem like the most boring things in your closet but think of being versatile. A wonderful pair of jeans can be mixed and matched with many kinds of tops and jackets. That’s where we’ll start then, get a great pair of jeans.
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Many years ago, you would have had one type of bra you wore all of the time and you only replaced that one when it wore out. Things have changed! Bras are a part of fashion trends and there is a bra for every occasion. You wear a certain bras to play sports, another to the school and a different one out to a party or gathering.
With all the choices now your bra can match your outfit. Is your strap peeking out from under your v-neck sleeveless tee? Chances are that pink strap under your violet cotton top is something you wanted to have happen and is not a fashion “oops”. Fashion bras are not always cheap either so you need to make sure its going to fit before you invest your hard earned allowance or summer job money on them. Make sure before you buy colorful bras you have at least one nude and one black bra to cover the basics. (photo credit: AP/Victoria’s Secret)
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Graphic from House Of Brides.
If you are being fitted for a gown you might want to have their seamstress do it but if you are sewing for yourself or just curious it’s pretty simple:
That is the simplest way and if you need even more detail you can check out this article:
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Boots aren’t just for winter anymore. People have been spotted in Uggs on the beach so now boots are for every season and landscape. One of the reasons for their popularity is the fact they look good with so many fashions. Celebrities help too by appearing on the red carpet and at popular events pairing them with styles such as dresses, tucked into jeans and even miniskirts.
Heels are wooden, flat and even rubber, the tips rounded, square or pointed so there will be a style you’ll love somewhere if you just look. Even with ankle boots their heights and tightness vary so its up to you to try them on and see what feels best. They don’t just come in leather either, velvet or vinyl or rubber are out there to crave. A good suggestion is to buy a pair in black or brown to have a basic color that works with everything and then splurge on something a lot more colorful or even embellished with fringe, embroidery or buckles for example. Some feature cut-outs that reveal whatever stylish or colorful socks or stockings you have on giving you even more options for personal expression.
According to Amazon.com these are the top selling ankle boots (in order):
Skinny jeans are also called Cigarette-leg jeans, Stovepipes and Drainpipes. Their slim shape makes them a great foundation for layering long fashions on top. Skinny jeans keep all that layering from looking too bulky.
If you have larger hips do not use a belt in the middle, wraps or tie closures are more flattering. Larger flowing tops over skinny jeans is a flattering sillouette for any shape. Consider buying one size up from your normal size to prevent them from being super skin tight.
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Does something seem familiar about these trends? Sometimes its worth keeping classic fashions for awhile because they may come back in style. Of course if you have already cleaned out your closet you’ll know who is bringing these stylish and easy to wear pieces back.
Collaged photo by GirlaWhirl
A solid color t-shirt can be a canvas for creativity. Express your own style by adding personal touches. Embellishments, trims, notions and appliques are a fun way to create something new from a plain t-shirt. Don’t have a plain t-shirt? Add to, or decorate and enhance the existing art or logo of a printed t-shirt.
Do you have some pretty patterned old fashions you are going to throw out? Cut shapes from them, remove patches or embroidered pieces and stitch those onto your shirt. Take an old necklace of beads that has broken and stitch those to the collar, sleeves or hem- or all three. This way you preserve the memory of an old favorite garment or piece of jewelry and make something brand new.
These ideas just take some time and basic sewing skills. You can also use a glue gun. It could be a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon or call some friends and family over and have a t-shirt crafting party. The ideas mentioned here can be a starting point. Like an idea but have a way to change it around or alter it? Go for it! Comment here with your ideas and inspire others to get creative.
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T-shirt themed fun
The T-shirt is something that has not always been around. It was introduced to the USA in the early 20th Century. Back in World War II US soldiers saw workers in Europe wearing them and fellow European soldiers had them on under their uniforms. When summer came these soldiers would take off their top shirts and wear only the cotton “T” shirt underneath. US soldiers had wool shirts on, even in the summer, so of course they wanted that lightweight cotton shirt too. Its popularity spread quickly and soon became a standard piece of underwear in the US when they started bringing them home.
As early as the 1940’s politicians printed slogans on them. What really made the t-shirt cool was the movie industry. In Hollywood, actors like John Wayne, James Dean and Marlon Brando (he actually tore his t-shirt off in the film “Streetcar Named Desire”), dared to wear their “underwear” out in the open and made it look so good that people imitated them.
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