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Q: Hi, so I go to a school where there is a really strict dress code. Any ideas for things to wear?
Our Dress Code is:
Collared shirts- all collared shirts that aren't polos have to be tucked in with a belt
Absolutely no t-shirts or spaghetti straps
No advertisements or name brands ( for example I couldn't wear a shirt that had the 2008 Summer Olympics or a sweatshirt with Aeropostale across the front)
You MUST wear a belt if you have belt loops
No shorts after November 24 and until April 19th
All shorts and skirts should be no more than 2 and a half inches above your knee (they will measure it!)
No jeans
No sneakers
No shoes with more than a inch heel
There's more but it wouldn't fit in this box.
Thanks for the suggestions!
oh god. honey i definitely feel your pain! i went to a school exactly like this one for three years, but sadly, i tended to break the rules lol. i highly suggest that you DO NOT follow my lead. please stick to the rules, because they will enforce them.

OKAY, now for my advice...
you kinda have to figure out your style before you get into this, but I'll give you some suggestions. bright colors are a way to stand out, this type of dress code usually doesn't allow for obscene pictures on the front, so stick to bright patterns or designs that you like. I also think button down shirts are very chic and a lot sexy... if done right! you can get some in different colors, but for school, make sure you buy tank tops so you can layer underneath so you don't look TOO sexy.
Ugh. the belt thing. it sucks i know, but this is an opportunity for you to buy really cool and unusual belts that can be conversation starters as well.
i'm sure it gets a little chilly in school, so go ahead and buy some cute jackets and hoodies to layer over your shirt of choice.
accessories: this is a dream come true! there are no limitations baby! buy whatever suits your fancy and don't be afraid to pile it on: big chunky bracelets, or a bunch of slim ones, a huge bold watch, fun rings, earrings, headbands and there is sooooo much more! accessories should be your best friend girl!


Bottom Line:
i know you see this dress code as a restriction, but your just gonna have to think outside the box!
and again, accessorize, accessorize, accessorize!!!

Q: 13/f
whats a summer tomboy look but still cute?
summer is the greatest for all tomboys everywhere.
one thing to invest in is frayed denim shorts. they're cute, but not too cute and give you a lot of freedom at the same time. next i would pair those with cute tees and sneakers. this is probably the ultimate tomboy look, however to make it more interesting, i would experiment with different tops, try long sleeve plaid shirts or basic tank tops, wear flip flops or sneakers, either one looks good. :)
bottom line: make sure you get the shorts lol! and don't forget to brush your hair!

Q: Me and my friends want to go to a clothing store and pretend to be manakins, hide in the clothing circle-racks and gerarally bug, scare, and annoy people. What whe want to have reallt scary make-up on and goth clothes and stuff but we are really bad at putting on make-up. Is there any where we can go and get the gothich dark dark make-up like professionally done??? If so; What is the price and place???
wow. i hope you dont live in my state...but you shouldn't pay to get it done. not only will it be a waste of money and time, but it might not even turn out right.
try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUgXXgpjo8

bottom line: do it yourself and have fun!
:}

Q: 14/F

Alrighty, well... My friend and I were talking on IM about lacy panties for some reason. And I told her that they were pointless. Who's gonna see them anyway unless you go around flashing people? Well, she said maybe your bf or husband may wanna see them soon. I thought that was yucky. Well, as the conversation ended, it made me think about my body. My butt is like, huge. It's from sitting from front of a computer for the past two years. 0o; Well, that and my face has a lot of blemishes from scars and pimples. Then, my hair feels like a mop that you put out in the sun to dry. -.- Well, I told my friend that my body wasn't built for that stuff. She offered a make over, but it scared me so I denied, but secretly I wouldn't mind. I mean, looks aren't as important to me as computer time, but... Now it's bothering me. I know that if I ever wore those lacy kinky panties or any lolita, that I would probably even scare the devil away! >< Does anybody know what I can do to change this? Something simple? I must tell you that I am VERY lazy and... I am in love with the computer. -.- I practically worship it... So... I'm begging for help here, please! ToT
Thank you! ♥
If you have a site, send me the link, please. ^^
so basically, you want to improve your appearance without it interferring with your obssesive computer schedule? okay.;]
you could prolly tone your butt while still on the computer. for instance,try taking away the computer chair and squatting while typing (that is if your good at multitasking...)that really tones your thighs and rear.
now for your hair, i would recommend a deep conditioner so it will be nice and soft. brush it alot so as to distibute the natural oils throughout your hair.
and lastly, for your face. wash it every day and try to keep your hands away from your face as much as possible!!! do not go to sleep with makeup on either! this also causes major breakouts!
and i think lacy panties are cute and sexy! you dont have to show it to anybody! they're so much fun like your own little secret...but that's my opinion [;

Q: I like the sweaters from american eagle and pacsun. They're not form fitting and when my little sister saw I was wearing one she basically told me I looked like a grandma or an old lady or something to that effect.

http://shop.pacsun.com/girls/sweaters-vests/Check-It-Out-Cardigan/index.pro

This is the one I have. I personally like the sweaters, but do they look old to you? I'm keeping it either way, haha. Just wanted an opinion.

paired with jeans, flats, and a long necklace
hahahaha! it looks very cute to me, your sis will prolly want to borrow it in a few years! but the way you said you'll wear sounds pretty cute!

Q: What kind of styles are in because im not into style but people tease me about my style
P.S. make them cheap
hmmmm...
okaaaaaaaaay. so your not into style, but you want to get stylish because people are teasing you??? thats not the best motivation, but okay...
this season things are going in the preppy direction so you might wanna visit stores like old navy and definetly american eagle. those are the cheapet place i can think of...you might want to try target too because they have cute shoes and their clothes are always amazing. go to the mall and visit stores when they have sales.
but really you dont have to do what everyone else is doing. you should wear what suits your style and feel confident because your wearing something you love and look amazing in.
kids tend to tease those who stand out because they are insecure andwant to make them feel as crappy as they do.
so bottom line: they're most likely not creative enough to have their own sense of style so don't feel bad because you do!
mwah! and good luck!

Q: Hi, I'm 13 and... 5/6s? I'm turning 14 in November, and I'm going into 8th grade. My problem is, I've never liked wearing makeup or nice clothes before 7th grade. But in the middle of 7th grade, my attitude sort of changed drastically about how I care about how I look, and I started to look and feel a lot better. I always look back at pictures and think, "I must have been a really weird kid!" And, I'm not being judgmental about myself, I really was a weird kid. So, anyways, a couple days ago, I asked my mom if I could start wearing makeup. She said it was fine with her, as long as I didn't wear a lot, and she helped me pick out some stuff. So, I tried it on today, and it made me feel really, well, beautiful, and good. But, I'm starting to get nervous when I go back to school. I'll look and be so different... I don't want my friends to think I'm becoming a prep and dumping them, and I don't know how people will react. I KNOW I shouldn't care, but I'm naturally shy, and I'm just nervous and I don't like change. So, should I wait another year like my BFFs mom is making her do, or should I just man up (wrong word choice) and be brave? I don't know what to do! Please help!
i think it is your choice when to start wearing makeup. just becuase you use alittle mascara does not mean you've suddenly become a 'prep' or anything, and it certaintly does not change who you are...it just inhances it.
so bottom line: yeah i think you should man up! you should rule this new look with confidence and pride because you know you look good! so walk into that school and work it baby!

Q: HEY GIRLS!
um, i loooove style. i looove being stylish. but i havent been reading my style magazines for quite a while, and im wondering what are the back to school styles i can wear when i GO BACK TO SCHOOL. hahha =]

anything would help.

1 makeup looks.
2 pictures of outfits.
3 desciptions.


i really neeed help lol!
thanks!



p.s. DO YOU THINK WHEN GIRLS WEAR THEIR SHADES AT SCHOOL, people are thinking that their "conceited"? just wondering... thanks again!!
this year preppy styles are so in! everyone is going for that collegiate/gossip girl look.
from argyle socks and sweaters to plaid pencil skirts it's all in! dont forget to accesorize though! this season everyone is wearing colored tights that you can get just about anywhere!!!
mens-inspired clothing is also very hot right now.
blazers that highly resemble those you wear as a prep school uniform are everywhere. you can wear these over a dress or your favourite pair of jeans. speaking of which, skinny jeans are definetley in too! go for the dark rinse this fall. wide legged pants are in at the same time!
here is a site with pics and has info on where to buy stuff:
http://www.sheckys.com/newyorkcity/fashion/back_to_school_work_the_collegiate_look_6494-3.asp

now for makeup...
makeup for school is never showy if you ask me. at least it shouldn't be...
here is a link to a tutorial that should help with your makeup look:
http://tips.teenvogue.com/index.php/tips/tip/tip_id/62
remember less is more!!!
have fun this year!

Q: is it okay to wear a cute dress [not the fancy formal ones] to school?




how about heels?
dresses for school are fine! you can tone it down with leggins and your favourite pair of flats! or layer it up and throw a blazer over it.

now for the heels...
NO. heels are too dressy for skool! you need to get from class to class and heels will just look silly and impractical.
good luck!

Q: I decided I would like to start a fashion blog. However, I don't have much of an idea of where to begin. Is blogspot.com the best host for a free blog? Furthermore, what features should I include? I was thinking of doing an "outfit of the day" sort of thing about what I'm wearing and whatnot. Furthermore, I would probably interview other girls with great fashion sense from my school. Does anyone have any other ideas? I want the site to mainly focus on teenage girls having style beyond the regular Hollister and Abercrombie tee-shirts. Thanks for any input!
omg! your my hero, girl!!!
i think that is a hott idea.
you should give fashion tips, take pics of some great fashion you see on the street (with people's permission of course...),talk about what's in and what's out. interviewing people is a great idea! outfit of the day sounds cool...but include other people's outfits not just yours...you could have a designer of the month or whatever! this sounds really cool and i wish you good luck! do not forget to tell me when it's up and running!!!
for real!


Q: what can i match with this?

http://209.85.141.104/search?q=cache:DxLL8AfPDaUJ:www.kaboodle.com/reviews/houndstooth-plaid-scarf+forever+21+houndstooth+scarf&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us



THE BLACK AND WHITE ONE
PLEASE SEND ME PICS =]
THANKS, i love youu! lol.
well pretty much anything can go with that scarf...try it with bright colored tops or if you want to get matchy then a black or white top. this can dress down a dressier outfit or just have a laid back look. do whatever you want with it, i'm sure it'll look fine.

Q: are tote bags still in style for back to shool this fall?
uh yeAH!
i'm definetly getting one this year! they are so much better than a regular bookbag and oh so stylish! i recommend finding a really crazy one or maybe in your favourite colour!

Q: what close toed shoes can i wear in college that are cute but comfy for long distances?
FLATS.
these are everywhere and i happen to think they are pretty comfy enough for walking around from class to class. thre are so many styles to choose from i'm sure you'll find ones that you'll luvve.
SANDALS.
gladiator sandals come in different styles and colors. they range all the way from super dramatic to very simple. i prefer the simpler kind myself...
SNEAKERS.
okay i am not talking running shoes (which by the way are meant for running and only running...)that you've had for a million years and the only color that is visible is gray...when they used to be pink...no.
i'm talking cute sneakers like chucks, jordans(

Q: hi
no.
at your age you probably are comparing yourself to others and everytime someone does that they find that they aren't "perfect".
just because you have a big nose does not mean your ugly! yeah boys are so very stupid at this age and you should definetly not listen to them. besides if you get a nose job and go back to school, you will probably be teased even more beause they will know they got to you. in 10 years you probably wont even know them so who cares what they say! tell them to go to hell! trust me in a few years you'll accept the fact that your nose is big and fabulous! trust me on this, i have like the hugest lips and ppl rip on me for it, but i dont care b/c i work it and i make it look good!
so mwah!
and do not let dumb ppl like that get to you
ciao.

Q: Has anyone ever got a bad hair cut story??

How did you make yourself feel better?

Thanks
okay. this is embarassing,but when i was younger, my mom decided she would cut my hair because it was looking "unhealthy" well i put it off for as long as i could but it eventually happened anyways. when she was done i looked in the mirror and my hair was three different lentghs!!! the top was the longest, the middle was the shortest and the bottom was in between! i had to go to school like that! it was horrible, but it grew out. they always do!
good luck with yours and i bet it does not look as bad as mine did!
just work it!

Q: http://tr-load.com/uploads/9df2e2ce32.jpg
How do you get soft, smooth wavy curls like her in this picture?
I've tried, but I just get weird curls.
Any help?

Thanks.
when you wash your hair you should skip the condtioner which makes it harder to curl your hair, then dry it till about 90% is dry.
then take a large/medium curling iron and starting from the tips twirl the iron upward till you reach about halfway.
make sure your curling big sections.
then use an minimum amount of hairspray so it doesnt get hard, then finger comb through it!
this should work!

Q: wat does letting sum1 bone u mean?
um...well i know what it means but if you don't i'm suspecting your pretty young, so how bout i give you the info indirectly:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=boning

okay this should give you an idea of boning...
enjoy?

Q: can i use baby wipes like huggies to wash off my face becaus eim too sleepy to wash it?
babywipes are great!
busy women DO NOT have time to wash their faces every single night! so facial wipes or baby wipes work great!
they're gentle enough for a newborn's bottom and they are a perfect alternative to washing your face. they will make you feel refreshed and clean. also, when you need to go somewhere you can pack babywipes instead of a bunch of facial cleansers that could spill or just take up too much room.
alright so i hope this works for you!

Q: can eyeliner cause stye?
um yeAH!
if the eyeliner or mascara you use is old or if you leave it on overnight and dont wash your face this could be a major cause of styes! and they are not pretty!
if your too tired at night to wash your face get some faciaL wipes and wipe it off. regular washing of your face should keep styes away!

Q: does anyone know some really good fashion websites?
girl let me hook you up! ;)
okay so i'm really loveing:
vogue.com/ teenvogue.com
elle.com/ellegirl.com
or just go to fashiontrendsetter.com. this give s you a list of fashion sites!
enjoy! and if you find a really nice one then holla atcha girl!
seriously.

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