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Are you the parent of a teenager? If you are, you likely already know that many teens want to look their best, at least fashion wise. For that reason, many teens keep up on the latest fashion tends and use them. While this is okay in some aspects, it can result in your teenager wearing baggy pants showing their boxers or revealing shirts that show off too much cleavage. While these do seem to be popular fashion trends, do you really want your child displaying them? If not, you may be wondering what you should do.

When it comes to your teenager and movements in style that you may not necessarily approve of, your first thought may be to lay down the law. As a parent, this is your right to do, but did you know that you may actually end up causing more damage? Do you remember what it was like being a teenager? If you were like most teenagers, there was a good chance that the last thing you wanted was to be told how to dress by your parents and the same is likely so for your own teen. That is why you may want to think about taking a different approach.

One of the many instances where you should speak to your child about their fashions is if it may end up causing them some harm. As previously mentioned, many of the latest fashion trends for women and for girls are low cut shirts and low rise pants. This often ends up leaving a good portion of the body exposed. In today’s society, you always need to be on the lookout for sexual predators. While your teenager may not necessarily be interested in someone, someone may actually end up getting that type feeling from them. This could put your teenager in a weird and possibly dangerous situation. If that is the case, you may want to take the time to explain that, as it may sink in better than if you were just to say “change your clothes; you can’t wear that.”  Read more... (654 words, 1 image, estimated 2:37 mins reading time)

Jewelry is a great way to dress fashions that you are wearing. You can take a plain black dress and give it many looks with the jewelry that you choose to wear with it. There are many different styles of jewelry that you can choose from cheap custom to expensive. Being a teenager you will want to be fashionable and wear pieces that make a statement, look good and you can afford.
 
Teenagers will choose necklaces that will be delicate or big and powerful. This is a decision that each person would make. You can wear the necklace that will make a bling statement that everyone will see and will be a major part of the outfit. The nice thing about the bling necklaces is that you can wear it with simple clothing and have everyone’s eyes go right to the piece of jewelry. For a daintier look with the softer looking pieces of fashion, wearing the single chain with a little delicate charm will give you the look that you are trying to achieve.
 
One of the most popular types of necklaces is the personalized name one with your name on.  These come with and without small stones in them.
 
The other popular type of necklace is the friendship necklace, where each one of the friend will wear a part of the chain and the charms will intertwine. This is really popular when you are dating someone. 
 
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on your jewelry but you will want to pick great pieces out to start your jewelry collection and make the statements that you want to make when you wear it. You will keep adding to it over the next years but you will want some great pieces to start out with.  Read more... (306 words, 1 image, estimated 1:13 mins reading time)

There are many articles dedicated to fashion trends: trends for men or women, trends for kids and even for dogs. What about teens? Try to do a web search and you will see that finding nice guidelines about teen fashion trends is not as easy as it may seem. Why is it this way? The reason for this lack of information is teen fashion being more complicated than any other. Teenagers are fighting against society; they put a lot of effort to be different, but they also invent new trends and fashion styles.

The latest trend is EMO (emotional) style. EMO style is definitely for those who adore bright colors. Green, pink, red, yellow matched with black will undoubtedly make you noticeable. If you are into this style, you must have an appropriate hairdo: Zelda hairdo for girls and jet black mop top for boys. Pencil or at least cigarette-shaped jeans with studded belt is also a must-have.

Rules for top are not that strict, you may choose anything you want, just be sure it’s close-fitting and bright colored. You must wear large amounts jewelry and it’s even better if you pierce your face (small lip ring would do perfectly). EMO style is perfect for those who wear glasses – it’s a great accent and EMOs love nerdy ones.

Hip hop never goes out of fashion. Music that speaks street language is definitely for young rebellious souls. Hip-hop style for teen boys and girls is rather different. Boys are usually wearing baggy pants and t-shirt, while girls chose sexy outfits. Cap is a must for both. When it comes to colors – choose anything you want. Boys usually prefer blue jeans and white-colored top while girls are totally unpredictable. Girls wear big rounded earrings and boys must wear at least one ring.  Read more... (447 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)