It’s hard to believe that the new school year will begin in a few short weeks. For those of you with school-aged Fashionistas, this can mean a stressful shopping trip filled with eye rolling (over the items you suggest), sticker-shock (can you explain to me why an eleven-year-old NEEDS $100 jeans?) and a broken record of “But Mooooooommmmmm!”
But have no fear! Things are about to get easier! Michelle Kouzmine, a fashion guru from about.com has compiled a list of the must-have fall items that will help you plan and manage your daughter’s shopping like a pro. The styles are available in a wide-range of price points, so it is easy to find the styles in your budget, online or at your local mall. Here are Michelle’s recommendations for the 10 Must-Have Fashions for Girls: Back to School 2010*:
1. Jeggings
What is the number one must-have for Back to School 2010? Jeggings. No doubt about it. Girls of all ages will be begging for a pair. What are jeggings? Jeggings are a hybrid of jeans and leggings. Wear them with tunics, long tanks and coordinating asymmetrical vests, long tees and cardigan wraps and much more. These versatile bottoms with be everywhere for Fall 2010.
2. Flowing Layering Piece
Free flowing, wraps, cardigans and vests are all the rage for Fall 2010 and a definite must-have for Back to School for girls. Layer one with her favorite tee or tank, pull on a pair of jeggings, and she's good to go.
3. Billowing Dresses
Fashionable girls this season will be slipping on billowing, soft dresses. Pair one of these fab dresses up with her favorite embellished flats or tall boots and she had an unbeatable look.
4. Plaid Top
Get your fashion sense in check with a must-have plaid top. Mix and match her plaid top over her favorite tee and punch up the the style with a coordinating belt.
5. Denim Skirt
Get fun and funky with her denim skirt, and wear it with leggings or mid-calf boots. For an even edgier look, keep her denim shorts from summer and move them right into her fall wardrobe closet.
6. Fair Isle Knit
One of my favorite, must-have fashion items for girls for Back to School 2010 is a knit piece in the classic fair isle pattern. This pattern is fab on sweaters, cardigans, dresses, socks and more.
7. Funky Accessories
C'mon girls, have fun with accessories, that's what they're for. Snag a few fun and inexpensive pieces to add instant zing and personality to your favorite back to school outfits. My favorite Fall 2010 accessory? A stack of mismatched bracelets.
8. Denim Jacket
Get a fashion injection with a cool-again denim jacket. Go retro with a classic denim jacket, or look for one with a bit more pizazz such as fading, cool buttons, studs or embroidery. Girls love them and so do I!
9. Embellished Flats
Embellished flats continue to be a big story in girls' fashion for Back to School 2010. For a updated look this season, go for flats with a little glam detailing such as metallic embellishments, studs and mixed textures.
10. Striped Tee
Go bold and get graphic with a cool striped tee. This one from Petit Bateau is as soft and cozy as it is stylish.
*http://kidsfashion.about.com/od/hotstyles/ss/10musthavesgirl.htm
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