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A Fashion, Beauty, and Life Haven for Teens on a Budget

Back to Cool, Part 3: Kmart August 22, 2008

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Kmart is often neglected during the back to school rounds, they have a smaller selection, but they’re definitely worth a stop!

Piper & Blue Juniors Puffed Sleeve Scoop Top, $10.

Piper & Blue Juniors Puffed Sleeve Scoop Top, $10.

Wckd Juniors Pullover Premium Skull Hoodie, $17.

Wckd Juniors Pullover Premium Skull Hoodie, $17.

Piper & Blue Juniors Short Sleeve Argyle Print Tee, $13.

Piper & Blue Juniors Short Sleeve Argyle Print Tee, $13.

Piper & Blue Juniors Plaid Smocked Babydoll Top, $7.

Piper & Blue Juniors Plaid Smocked Babydoll Top, $7.

Piper & Blue Juniors Argyle Sweater Jumper, $18.

Piper & Blue Juniors Argyle Sweater Jumper, $18.

Route 66 Juniors Cuffed Denim Capri with Button Pockets, $8.

Route 66 Juniors Cuffed Denim Capri with Button Pockets, $8.

Piper & Blue Juniors Patchwork Bermuda Shorts, $9.

Piper & Blue Juniors Patchwork Bermuda Shorts, $9.

Levi Strauss Signature Juniors Lowrise Flare Dusty Road Denim Pants, $20.

Levi Strauss Signature Juniors Lowrise Flare Dusty Road Denim Pants, $20.

Piper & Blue Juniors Patchwork Mini Skirt, $7.

Piper & Blue Juniors Patchwork Mini Skirt, $7.

Piper & Blue Juniors Chiffon Jumper Tunic, $7.

Piper & Blue Juniors Chiffon Jumper Tunic, $7.

 

Your Book Bag August 20, 2008

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Look for great deals when choosing school supplies! First, find a great book bag:

Eastsport Sport Backpack, $15.

Eastsport Sport Backpack, $15.

Eastsport Mesh Backpack, $10.

Eastsport Mesh Backpack, $10.

Eastsport Floral Backpack, $15.

Eastsport Floral Backpack, $15.

Next, find some awesome binders:

Carolina Pad, $6.

Carolina Pad, $6.

Avery Easy Access Binder, $4.

Avery Easy Access Binder, $4.

ACCO Presstex Coated Round 3-Ring Binder, $3.

ACCO Presstex Coated Round 3-Ring Binder, $3.

Take a look at your binders. Are they patterened? Put your name on the inside cover with matching colors. Plain fronts? Decorate them with Sharpies, stickers, colored duct tape, etc. Do they have a plastic cover? Decorate a piece of paper and slide it in!

Then find a nice pencil pouch or case:

Staples Pencil Pouch, $2.

Staples Pencil Pouch, $2.

Soho Basic Pencil Case- Small, $4.

Soho Basic Pencil Case- Small, $4.

Slider Pencil Case, $0.79.

Slider Pencil Case, $0.79.

Put all your pens and pencils in your new pencil pouch, fill your binders with paper, put it all in your book bag, and head for school!

 

Back to Cool, Part 3: Walmart August 17, 2008

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School’s coming, and Walmart’s a great place to go for clothes and school supplies.
Op- Juniors' Babydoll Top with Patch Pockets, $8. More colors available.

Op- Juniors Babydoll Top with Patch Pockets, $8. More colors available.

No Boundaries- Juniors Cap-Sleeve Henley, $7.50. More colors available.

No Boundaries- Juniors Cap-Sleeve Henley, $7.50. More colors available.

No Boundaries- Juniors Cap-Sleeve Polo, $7.50. More colors available.

No Boundaries- Juniors Cap-Sleeve Polo, $7.50. More colors available.

L.e.i- Juniors Emily Hooded Top, $12. More colors available. Also in plus sizes.

L.e.i- Juniors Emily Hooded Top, $12. More colors available. Also in plus sizes.

No Boundaries- Juniors Long Skinny Tee, $4. More colors available.

No Boundaries- Juniors Long Skinny Tee, $4. More colors available.

L.e.i.- Juniors Ashley Flared Jeans, $20. More washes available.

L.e.i.- Juniors Ashley Flared Jeans, $20. More washes available.

L.e.i- Juniors Kristal Skinny Jeans, $20. More washes available.

L.e.i- Juniors Kristal Skinny Jeans, $20. More washes available.

No Boundaries- Juniors Cuffed Cargo Shorts, $13.

No Boundaries- Juniors Cuffed Cargo Shorts, $13.

Riders- Juniors Surf Capri Pants, $19.

Riders- Juniors Surf Capri Pants, $19.

 

Riders- Juniors Tab Button Mini Skirt, $17.

Riders- Juniors Tab Button Mini Skirt, $17.

 

Back to Cool, Part 2: JCPenney August 10, 2008

JCPenney is a great store, and righty now they have a great sale. Even if you miss the sale, you can still get these great articles of clothing at their original price:

Arizona Puff Sleeve Tee, white floral. Orig. $18, Sale $15. More patterns available.

Arizona Puff Sleeve Tee, white floral. Orig. $18, Sale $15. More patterns available.

Spoiled Vee Tee, Avocado. Orig. $26, Sale $18. More colors available.

Spoiled Vee Tee, Avocado. Orig. $26, Sale $18. More colors available.

Fang 2fer Pintuck Tee. Orig. $26, Sale $18. More colors available.

Fang 2fer Pintuck Tee. Orig. $26, Sale $18. More colors available.

Fang Insert Tie Tee, Orig. $26, Sale $18. More colors available.

Fang Insert Tie Tee, Orig. $26, Sale $18. More colors available.

Younique Two-Pocket Tunic, Orig. $26, Sale $18. More colors available.

Younique Two-Pocket Tunic, Orig. $26, Sale $18. More colors available.

Arizona Skinny Jean, Orig. $40, Sale $20. More washes available.

Arizona Skinny Jean, Orig. $40, Sale $20. More washes available.

C7P Laguna Flare w/ Flap Pocket, Orig. $50, Sale $40.

C7P Laguna Flare w/ Flap Pocket, Orig. $50, Sale $40.

Arizona Patchwork Skirt, Orig. $34, Sale $20.

Arizona Patchwork Skirt, Orig. $34, Sale $20.

Unionbay Cargo Crops, Orig. $38, Sale $25. More colors.

Unionbay Cargo Crops, Orig. $38, Sale $25. More colors.

Arizona Ruched Pocket Bermuda, Orig. $32, Sale $20. More colors available.

Arizona Ruched Pocket Bermuda, Orig. $32, Sale $20. More colors available.

 

Back to Cool, Part 1: Target August 8, 2008

I am a horrible person, it’s true. I’ve been so busy, though! I’m so sorry! :(

Well, it’s coming close to time for school to start, so it’s time to get ready! Yes, I’m sorry.

Juniors Xhilaration Sccopneck Baby Doll Top- Blue. $9.09

Juniors Xhilaration Sccopneck Baby Doll Top- Blue. $9.09

Daffodils Vintage Tee- Grass/Tahiti Blue. $10.

Daffodils Vintage Tee- Grass/Tahiti Blue. $10.

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Pique Polo- Starlet Pink. $10

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Pique Polo- Starlet Pink. $10

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Shirred Tunic with Front Pockets- Emerald. $12

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Shirred Tunic with Front Pockets- Emerald. $12

Juniors' Xhilaration Puff-Sleeve Clolorblock Top- Yellow. $11

Juniors' Xhilaration Puff-Sleeve Clolorblock Top- Yellow. $11

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Slim Bermuda Shorts- Bomjour Brown. $20

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Slim Bermuda Shorts- Bomjour Brown. $20

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Pleated Miniskirt- Teal Plaid. $20

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Pleated Miniskirt- Teal Plaid. $20

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Lightweight Flare Denim Jeans, Dark Stone Wash. $23

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Lightweight Flare Denim Jeans, Dark Stone Wash. $23

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Short-Sleeve Tiered Dress- Purple Dazzle. $20

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Short-Sleeve Tiered Dress- Purple Dazzle. $20

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Lightweight Denim Cropped Pants - Medium Wash. $20

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Lightweight Denim Cropped Pants - Medium Wash. $20

 

Summer Essentials Part 6: Dresses June 17, 2008

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Back from hiatus! Yay! I’ve got more stuff for you, too!

Dresses are in this summer, including shorter dresses and maxi (floor-length) dresses. They’re totally cute and girly, and keep you cool while being a little flirty and stylish. Some of my picks:

 Kohls- SO Floral Tiered Dress $36, now on sale for $18. Available in Pink.

Delia\'s- Monique Dress. $39.50. Available in Black.

Forever 21- Stripe Tier Dress. $20 Available in Yellow.

Delia\'s- Gabriella Dress. $50

Forever 21- Woven Eyelet Tube Dress. $25. Available in White.