Teen Fashions, Styles, & Trends

Teenagers often use hairstyles, jewelry, and trendy clothing to set themselves apart from the crowd,  and at the same time, fit in. In a teen's world, fashion plays an important part in self-esteem and identity.

Styles are always changing and as teens grow, they find out just how far they are willing to go to make their mark on the world. Some hairstyles and clothing trends that were once considered taboo are now more widely accepted as teens discover who they are and what they want to represent. If you're a teen, you can discover what's popular in teen fashions and accessories for the new season right here!

Swimwear Shopping Tips

For obvious reasons, shopping for swimwear is probably one of the least favorite things to do in the summer -- but it's necessary if you want to toss out your old bikini and find an updated suit that looks hot and feels cool. Are you going on vacation, to the beach, or plan on just lounging around on your day off? We've got some shopping tips to help you find a swimsuit that looks great not only on the rack but yourself as well. Let's get started...

Vintage Clothes Shopping

The How's and Why's of Vintage Clothes Shopping

Why Vintage?

Why would anyone want to wear vintage clothing? First of all, it's fun! When you wear vintage, you stand out from the crowd. The chances of someone else wearing the same exact outfit to that special event are slim to none. More and more high school girls are shopping vintage for dances and proms because it guarantees originality. Yasmine, a vintage clothing collector from Los Angeles, says, "I wear vintage so I can add a little something authentically retro to my clothing and not look the same as everyone else, which is difficult in style-conscious L.A."

Shopping for Plus Size Clothing

Plus-Size Clothing Shopping Tips for Large Women

Just because you're a larger woman doesn't mean that you have to wear the boring, ultra-drab clothing that's commonly available. Our average dress size is going up and there's an increasing number of women who want to look fashionable and chic without looking frumpy. Fortunately, designers are listening to consumers and are creating attractive, plus-size fashions for women.

Fashion Trends for Spring & Summer

Women's Fashion Trends for Spring & Summer

There's excitement in the air every spring when new fashions emerge and help us brush off the winter doldrums. What's interesting this year are some versatile styles that fit in perfectly with a tight budget. Nowadays, you need to be a smart shopper and choose clothing that will mix and match with what's already in your closet.

Fashion Trends for Fall & Winter

Women's Fashion Trends for Fall & Winter

As the seasons change from warm to cool, there's an abundance of exciting new fashion trends and rich colors to set the mood for shorter days and cooler nights. Stay on top of the latest fashion trends for the new fall and winter season, with current eye-catching styles as well as classic favorites. Mix and match for the perfect combination to switch from work to play.

Fashion Tips for Women

Whatever your lifestyle, the clothes you wear affect your confidence and how you're perceived. You don't have to be a fashionista to know your body and understand what looks good on you. Most women are logically attracted to clothing, styles, and colors that feel good and flatter their figure. It's always a good idea to use past experience to your advantage. Trust your intuition. Sometimes, fashion etiquette comes naturally but it's not always that easy.

Fashion Shopping Tips

Shopping Tips for Women's Fashion & Clothing

Looking for that perfect dress for a special occasion? A pair of jeans that fit like a glove? Unless you know exactly what to look for, shopping for clothing can be frustrating and time consuming. Spending your money wisely while finding fashions that flatter your figure and skin tone is not difficult as you may think. Here, you'll find some tips and advice to help you shop for classic, trendy, and seasonal garments in today's society where your clothing is just as important as your attitude.

Common Fashion Mistakes

Your makeup is applied, your hair is styled, and you're ready to go out. But wait... There's nothing that can spoil your look more than a conspicuous fashion faux pas.

Here's a list of the top fashion mistakes made when it comes to clothing and accessories. You may have noticed them on other people but you haven't committed them yourself, right? Have a look around and think again. These mistakes are more common than you think and many can be applied to men as well as women.

Fashion Fads

The History of Fashion Fads, by the Decade

As the decades pass, fashion fads are often characterized by politics, popular movies, music and famous celebrities. History shows that designers also dictate trends by changing styles often, allowing themselves and clothing manufacturers to keep making money off of our our strong desire to be fashionable and trendy.

Best Fitting Jeans

By far, blue jeans are the most important clothing in today's wardrobe. Because they are durable and can be worn with just about anything, they are universal.

Why is it that you have one or two favorite pairs that you wear most of the time? It's probably because you have found a style and color that looks best on your shape. Unfortunately, they eventually wear out, you gain or lose a few pounds, or you throw them out for a new trend.

If you would rather go to the dentist then shop for new jeans, you're not alone. Just the thought of trying on multiple pairs of jeans in the fitting rooms can make the strongest of us cringe in fear.

How to Dress Slimmer

Body weight fluctuates. While not everyone can be a small size, the clothes you wear can make you look thinner, or (gasp!) larger. It's your choice. You don't need to completely cover your body if you have extra weight, and not every one of these tips will work for you. Find out what flatters your figure and stick with it. You have some great features, so accentuate the best and accessorize the rest.

Colors Make a Fashion Statement

Women are generally drawn to colors that flatter their figure and complexion. Your favorite color doesn't always appear in your wardrobe if it doesn't do a thing for you. If you're the majority, the color you most often choose to wear is the image you want to reflect, and the color that makes you look and feel good.

Lets have some girly fun! Find out what fashion statement you're making with the colors you wear on an everyday basis, and what the color of your clothing says about your personality.