Wherever you go, you need to look great. However, never forget the key ingredient: confidence!
What to Wear, What to Wear...
Below are a few suggestions on how to prep sartorially for life's certain events.
'''A day at the beach''':
* Combine plaid Speedo twodot halter top and boyfriend jeans.
* Tuck some SPF 30 sunblock into your Marilyn Monroe-emblazoned tote bag and it's swimming time!
'''SATs''':
* Blend Harvard sweatshirt with comfortable Converse sneakers.
* Garnish with your lucky lip gloss, a few number two pencils and a well-rested mind.
'''Night at the carnival''':
* Incorporate black leggings with a tank top, a long striped cardigan, long dangly earrings and a cute fedora.
* Hint: bring a water bottle to counteract the large amounts of salt, grease and sugar you'll be eating.
'''Your school's Dancing with the Stars competition''':
* Mix black glitter eye shadow with a bright red dress, black disc earrings and heels.
* Tuck some great salsa beats in your gym bag and you're ready to go.
'''Justin Bieber concert''':
* Add a zebra print hoodie and glittery jeans to sneakers, a frilly tank top and knowledge of all the lyrics on the ''My World'' album.
* '''Editor's Addition''': Don't forget your self-control and caution in the face of rampant teenage hormones.
Stores
Stores you'll want to check out if you're looking for:
* '''Discount shopping''': Stores like Marshalls and Target are great for finding cheap clothing deals; the former offers brand name clothing at a lower price, while Target often collaborates with international designers for a more affordable way to stay on trend. Kohl's and Sears are great for picking up affordable trends.
* Macy's and Nordstrom have great juniors' sections (Nordstrom's is called Brass Plum).
* '''Good basics''': Gap, Old Navy, American Eagle, Hollister, Banana Republic, and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Start your own trends by checking out thrift stores and vintage shops. Make a statement!
