{"id":11347,"date":"2012-09-02T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2012-09-02T10:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=11347"},"modified":"2012-09-01T12:07:56","modified_gmt":"2012-09-01T16:07:56","slug":"yes-you-can-shop-at-trendy-youth-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=11347","title":{"rendered":"Yes, you can shop at trendy youth stores"},"content":{"rendered":"

Be wary of sizing and pick your spots, but you could save a bundle<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By Kelly Hockenberry<\/strong>, Columnist, The Times<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Forever 21 is one of my favorite places to shop and I\u2019m not ashamed to admit it.<\/p>\n

(I know, I know.\u00a0 Insert \u201cold lady\u201d joke here.)<\/p>\n

HOWEVER, if you are slightly over the age of 21 and choose to enter this store, you must adhere to a few simple guidelines.\u00a0 Otherwise, you could be leaving with this in your bag\u2026<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>And, no one needs a black and white unicorn t-shirt or MC Hammer animal print parachute pants.\u00a0 (Frankly, this get up is not an option for anyone if we are being honest).<\/p>\n

My rules for successfully shopping a trendy store are to stick to the more classic pieces, don\u2019t be afraid to go up a size (or two) and to remember that less is more.\u00a0 It is easy to get carried away when things are \u201conly\u201d $9.99.\u00a0 But, if it isn\u2019t flattering on your body, it doesn\u2019t matter that it is super cheap.\u00a0 In fact, that could be part of the problem.\u00a0 Right?<\/p>\n

So, what are the no brainer purchases?<\/p>\n

T-shirts and tank tops, for sure.\u00a0 Although, as I previously cautioned, make sure to try them on to ascertain the proper size.\u00a0 A small tends to run more like a XS in other stores and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n

Trying out a trendy item like colored denim (they have a rainbow of options!) for 20 bucks is much less of an investment than those same jeans at a high-end store for 10 times the price.\u00a0 Just be careful of the fit.\u00a0 They take the name \u201cForever 21\u201d seriously when they tailor their pants.\u00a0 At 21, you aren\u2019t worried about hiking anything over your child-bearing hips or tucking your lower abs into your waistband (hopefully!). \u00a0You are simply concerned about whether you will stand out and be cute at a frat party.\u00a0 Aaaaah, those were the days\u2026<\/p>\n

Forever 21 is a great place to find pseudo \u201cknock-off\u201d looks, if you will.\u00a0 For example, a huge trend this season is the embellished collar.\u00a0 I love this look in particular from JCrew:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>But the price tag = $225.\u00a0 That\u2019s a little steep for a white blouse in my book.<\/p>\n

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So, I went into Forever 21 and bought this:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>for TWENTY THREE DOLLARS. \u00a0Holla!<\/p>\n

Is it the same blouse?\u00a0 No.\u00a0 But, it\u2019s pretty darn close.\u00a0 (*side note: I plan to wear mine with dark denim and a nude heel!\u00a0 Adorbs!)<\/p>\n

Also, don\u2019t forget to shop the accessories!\u00a0 You can find a belt in every width and color.\u00a0 Granted, they are not leather, but, is leather really necessary in a neon pink belt?\u00a0 I don\u2019t think so.<\/p>\n

The necklace, bracelet and earring assortment are massive and always right on trend. \u00a0Try something new!<\/p>\n

And, believe it or not, I bought a lipstick at the counter for $2.50 that I\u2019m quite pleased with!\u00a0 At that price you can afford to buy a few and stash them in your gym bag or desk at work.<\/p>\n

In my opinion, the key to dressing stylishly and \u201con trend\u201d is the ability to blend high end and lower priced items seamlessly.\u00a0 You can afford to experiment and not be afraid of breaking the bank.\u00a0 Go out there and have fun!<\/p>\n

Happy Holiday Weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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