"What am I going to wear?!?".THE EVENT The Freshman Fall Dance THE DILEMMA You want to stand out--but not by towering over all the crush-worthy guys! It's enough of a challenge to wake up every morning and try to pull together something cute and adorable for school. Then you glance over at your calendar, and you've got a hayride hay·ride n. A recreational ride in a large wagon or other vehicle piled with hay. Friday night, your cousin's Saturday afternoon wedding and your BFF's big birthday bash on Sunday. Oh, and did we mention next week's football game, school dance and free-dress day? Aaarrgghhh ... It's enough to give a girl fashion anxiety! But fear not. We're here to make sure you always have the most slammin' look. Step away from the closet, and stop dialing your BFF's number. We're hooking you up with the perfect outfit for every big event. THE SOLUTION Trendy pointy-toed flats will keep you closer to his level when that bottle from homeroom home·room n. A school classroom to which a group of pupils of the same grade are required to report each day. Noun 1. homeroom asks for a slow dance. And bonus! The bag doubles as a bracelet so you don't have to worry about looking like a dork dancing around with your purse. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE EVENT Your BFF's Birthday Bash (aka the soiree soi·ree also soi·rée n. An evening party or reception. [French soirée, from Old French seree, from seir, evening, from Latin of the season) THE DILEMMA How to dress to impress without looking like you tried THE SOLUTION An embroidered em·broi·der v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders v.tr. 1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover. 2. top with sequined se·quin n. 1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle. 2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino. tr.v. jeans is a killer combo. Just be sure to keep your hair and makeup simple--you don't want to compete with yourself! THIS PAGE: T-shirt, $28, Dollhouse. Jeans, $45, gojane.com. Crystal drop earrings, $18, Alex& Ani for Bebe, Bracelets, $24, Adia Kibur. PREVIOUS PAGE: Double-layer top, $29, kikgirl.com. Zipper zipper Device for binding the edges of an opening, as on a garment or a bag. A zipper consists of two strips of material with metal or plastic teeth along the edges, and a sliding piece that interlocks the teeth when moved in one direction and separates them again when moved mini, $40, Speechless. Thigh-highs, $15, Leg Resource. Pink leather cuff, Alex & Ani. Hello Kitty wristlet bag, $525, sanrio.com. Guitar pick earrings, $24 for six pairs, fredflare.com. Leather flats, $59, Seycllelles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE EVENT Saturday's Big Football Game THE DILEMMA Picking an outfit that will get you noticed from the field but still keep you warm in fall's unpredictable weather THE SOLUTION Cargo pants are super-trendy this season, yet casual enough for a cheering session from the bleachers. Add your favorite knitted accessory for color and coziness. Shirt, $15, Joe Boxer for Kmart. Sweater, $24, Rocket 898. Pants, $69, JLo by Jennifer Lopez JLO by Jennifer Lopez owned by singer, actress and dancer Jennifer Lopez, is a brand that has been licensed for a term by Warnaco Group. Her line is the most successful of any artists' in history and includes many different types of clothing for young women, including jeans, , Scarf, $19.50, American Eagle Outfitters. Cap with grommets, $18, Amici Amici can refer to:
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE EVENT Your Cousin's Afternoon Wedding THE DILEMMA To give off an air of sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. without being mistaken for a bridesmaid THE SOLUTION You'll never go wrong with a floral print dress in an elegant, flowing fabric. Accessorize ac·ces·sor·ize v. ac·ces·sor·ized, ac·ces·sor·iz·ing, ac·ces·sor·iz·es v.tr. To furnish with accessories: accessorized my outfit with a matching watch. v. with vintage-style shoes for a trendy twist. THIS PAGE: Dress $49, H&M, Choker, $4, girlprops.com. Necklace (worn as a bracelet), $13, girlprops.com T-strap leather heels, $62, Hot kiss. OPPOSITE PAGE: Poncho, $59, Tommy Jeans. Sweater, $24, Rocket 898. Jeans $31, gojane.com. Pony holders, $12 each, Head Dress. Earrings, $10, and rings $4. Adia Kibur. Watch, $30, gojane.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE EVENT Octoberfest! THE DILEMMA Something cute but casual enough that you won't mind your outfit getting dirty since you'll be running through a corn maze, picking pumpkins and hitching a hayride THE SOLUTION Whip out your most favorite pair of jeans (you know, the ones with the frays and holes in just the right places), then add a funky knitted poncho to spice up the look. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE EVENT Free-Dress Day at School THE DILEMMA Looking trendy for your friends but covered up for teachers on the rare occasion you get to forgo your daily for some real clothes THE SOLUTION Start with a fun T-shirt that expresses your personality, and build from there. A little shrug and leg warmers will keep you covered up for the classroom, while a cargo mini and funky shoes will make you the official class fashionista. Dr Seuss glitter T-shirt, $16, Sears. Black cotton shrug, $38, Harmonie Knitwear. Skirt, $401, American Eagle Outfitters. Leg warmers, $16, Hecht's. Soccer ball print ribbon hair accessory, $4.50, Claire's. Earrings, $22, ZAD ZAD Zadar, Croatia (Airport Code) ZAD Zero and Add . Charm bracelet, $22, Blue J. Beaded belt, $20, Designs by Skaffles. Sports watch and carrying case, $85, Puma. Heels, $25, Soda Shoes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE EVENT A Saturday Night Chill Session THE DILEMMA To look cool yet laid-back--your secret crush is coming, so the pressure's on! THE SOLUTION Mix a vintage-style top with feminine pants. This oh-so-trendy combo will impress your friends without freaking freak·ing adv. & adj. Slang Used as an intensive: Traffic was a freaking nightmare. [Alteration of frigging, present participle of frig.] him out. Sparkly spark·ly adj. spark·li·er, spark·li·est 1. a. Giving off tiny flashes of light; glittery: a dress with sparkly sequins. b. accessory (read: conversation starter), optional. Sweater, $42, and chinos with bow detail, $44, hotkiss.com Scarf, $17, Harmonie Knitwear. Keychain on pants, $20, elissabloom.com. Bag, $14, sanrio.com. Crochet flower pony holder, $16, Designs by Skaffles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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