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Fall fashion our way!


What happens when you take six fashionable GL readers, add racks of fall's best finds, then subtract any rules. You get a quick lesson in personal style. The best part? You don't need a calculator to add up these prices. Every piece is affordable!

Amelia, 15

Her style "I only feel comfortable when I'm wearing a unique, fun or interesting outfit. I always try to leave a big impression on people."

What's in her closet "I love huge earrings, antique jewelry and vintage--like '20s classic and '60s hippie."

Why she chose this "I love this dress! The neckline neckline

The line that connects the two lowest points on the intermediate declines of a head-and-shoulders chart pattern. In an inverted head-and-shoulders formation, the neckline connects the two intermediate tops.
 is unusual, and I love the bubble hem--it's really right-now. The red eyelet totally make stand out. Oh, and the shoes! I am 5-foot-9, but I love these bold heels in this purr-fect kitty print."

Megan, 16

Her style "I love stuff that looks like it's from another era--it sets me apart from my friends."

What's in her closet "Old-school T-shirts, straight-leg denim, even skater-looking stuff. Big necklaces."

Why she chose this "I love the hat--so cute. The heels are like something you'd find in a thrift store. And they're comfy!"

Angie, 13

Her style "One day, I feel all happy and floaty Float´y

a. 1. Swimming on the surface; buoyant; light.

Adj. 1. floaty - tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas; "buoyant balloons"; "buoyant balsawood boats"; "a floaty scarf"
buoyant
 and want to wear a pretty dress, The next, I just want to be comfy so it's jeans and shirts."

What's in her closet "I mix and match designers, but it doesn't have to be the most expensive. And I think I have a purse for every outfit!"

Why she chose this "I love animals. Zissou & Spike, the designers of this 'Kiss Your Dog Daily' shirt, donate a portion of their sales to the Best Friends Animal Society."

Chelsea, 17

Her style "It's kinda hard to define, but I would have to say edgy-girly--think Gwen Stefani meets Jessica Simpson!"

What's in her closet "Accessories are my best

friends. Lots of funky, chunky jewelry; edgy purses; big rings; not to mention shoes!"

Why she chose this "I'm wearing denim, but I have never seen a one-piece like this. The sweater keeps it tasteful, and the accessories make it trendy."

Savannah Savannah, city, United States
Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789.
, 15

Her style "I like to break away from the norm without being too far out there."

What's in her closet "My school uniform! Day in and day out Adv. 1. day in and day out - without respite; "he plays chess day in and day out"
all the time
, you'll find me in a blue skirt, white polo and this ratty rat·ty  
adj. rat·ti·er, rat·ti·est
1. Of or characteristic of rats.

2. Infested with rats.

3. Dilapidated; shabby.
 sweater. Ugh."

Why she chose this "The leggings leg·ging  
n.
1. A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers.

2. leggings
a.
 update my uniform and will come in handy Verb 1. come in handy - be useful for a certain purpose
be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"
 when my tan fades. The bold jewelry pops and this belt will look cute with jeans the weekend."

Jade, 16

Her style "Casual--pants and a tee or polo. I like simple, preppy prep·py or prep·pie  
n. pl. prep·pies Informal
1. A student or former student of a preparatory school.

2. A person whose manner and dress are deemed typical of traditional preparatory schools.
 stuff mixed up with accessories, bags and shoes."

What's in her closet "I love heels, and I'm a jeans junkie junkie Popular health A popular term for a person, usually an IV narcotic abusing addict, whose life is disorganized vis-á-vis family and societal structure, whose existence revolves around obtaining–often through theft, prostitution or other illicit !"

Why she chose this "This outfit totally takes my 'polo, jeans and a sweater' look and kicks it up a notch. I can wear everything here with the stuff I own to make lots of other outfits, too!"
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Date:Oct 1, 2006
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