Anchor Blue: Heidiwood

Check out Heidi Montag's (of Hills fame) new clothing line (see title link)! It's called Heidiwood for Anchor Blue. The clothes are fresh and new with cool prints and perfect fits. They're long, lean, and sleek. Available only in the West, this line is affordable and worth buying. Check it out!

Guess by Maricano: Flats for the Future

Ever want a pair of silver flats that just need to be worn anywhere? Well, check these out: They're Guess by Marciano (see title link) and you can buy them for $45. All Guess shoes are designed uniquely, and are of great quality. Try them today!

Hair? No Problem!

Always getting cuts on your legs because of razors? Tired of buying all that shaving cream, blades, and moisturizers? Well, now you can use
Sally Hansen Extra Strength Spray-On Shower-Off Hair Remove (see title link)! There's no razor involved; all you have to do is apply and then shower it off and your legs will be as smooth as can be. It's quick and effective, giving results in as little as 3 minutes! Plus, your smooth legs will stay that way for days longer than shaving. It smells great, and contains silk protein hair complex and Cocoa, Mango, and Shea butters to help keep your skin properly moisturized. What's easier than that? Try it!

Girlprops: Cheap AND Chic!

Ever visited Girlprops.com (see title link)? Well, Girlprops sells lots of fun, colorful jewelry of all shapes and sizes. They have earrings, bracelets, rings, you name it! Plus, all of their stuff is super-cheap. The $8 bracelets match perfectly with the $2 rings and never look cheap! So try visiting the site. It'll get addicting, I promise you.

Lot29: ANTM Material?

Looking for clothes that reflect your vibrant personality? Just not satisfied with the blandness of department store clothing?
Although this line hasn't launched yet, Lot29 (see title link) is an amazing new line that designs glamorous, sexy clothing. Eye-popping colors and sleek stilettos will make anyone turn an eye to you. The line was even featured in an America's Next Top Model challenge!
Sign up for the line's email newsletter, and get the clothing once the line launches!

New Stuff From Under Armour!

Under Armour (see title link) is a great brand that creates apparel and footwear for athletes. Their newest piece became available just a few weeks ago, on May 3rd. It's called the Under Armour Performance Trainer, and it's perfect for an adolescent workout. It's well-cushioned inside to provide comfort, and is incredibly lightweight to encourage agility. The ArmourLastic provides a great shock absorber for the jumping users. Plus, there's even an Under Armour HeatGear Moisture Transport System to prevent sweat buildup. If you want to stop training in running shoes, try this new piece of footwork; it's the sneaker of the future.

Apple Bottom Jeans (Jeans), Boots with the Fur (with the Fur)...

So many stereotypes are made today regarding people, places, and objects. Certain clothing brands are labeled for a specific social group. But who needs these stereotypes? Without them, every teen has so many more shopping and purchasing choices! Take Apple Bottoms, for example. Created by rapper Nelly, the brand is distinctively known for the rapper/hip hop crowd. But in reality, jeans are just jeans. They come in different sizes and styles to help every girl feel great about herself. Although I'm not exactly what you would call "straight up G," I love Apple Bottoms because they fit so nicely with my body. Their styles are modern and creative, and they help your curves to stand out, not fit in to try to camouflage. The brand is amazing and will continue to manufacture creative clothing in the future.

Athletic Spirit

For all of you athletes out there, Nike is the way to go. Its advertising in certain magazines even includes specific exercises (with instructions!) that help soccer players, basketball players, and other athletes. The best shoe for a goalie who's doing the Lateral Tuck Jump Drill? The Nike Air Sparq TR (see title link). It's a great training shoe that offers tremendous support. Try it today!

Make Up Your Personality!

Did you know that your makeup often makes a statement about you? Well, it does. Certain shades of makeup and styles of application actually show off your personality. So make the best of it and show off a more vibrant you (see title link)!

Lovely Lips!

Want some lip gloss that's healthy, tasty, and attractive? Well, try CoverGirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers Lipgloss, which has botanical ingredients that promote healthy, moisturized lips. The tubes each have unique, fruity flavors, and guarantee that perfect amount of shine. I would recommend them wholeheartedly (see title link).

Teen Technology

Walk into Best Buy these days, and all you can see is a maze of gadgets that do weird and sometimes unexplainable things. Discs, drives, and DVDs of every size and color, as well as camcorders, cameras, and calculators. How do you figure out which is the best for you? Finding an answer to that question can be a full day's work. Here's one particular camcorder which is practical for teens (see title link). It's the Flip Ultra, available in a variety of colors and sold for a comfortable $150. Don't get me wrong, I understand that $150 may not be an amount you can just take out of your pocket in cold, hard cash. But if you're shopping at a place like Best Buy, you obviously have SOME money to spend. This camcorder costs less than an IPod, a necessity these days to millions. So check this gadget out. It's only four inches long. Running on AA batteries, it has a built-in software that lets you edit and email videos you make! You can upload all the videos you record on this camcorder straight to YouTube. Ready to share, anyone?

Saving the World: Go Green!

So remember those days when you watched The Inconvenient Truth and felt like you had done a huge favor to the world by allotting two hours of your life to watching a documentary? Remember when Earth Day environmental action was seen as heroic, and ice caps weren't melting quite so fast?

Well, those days are over, people. Now, you have to take action (see title link). Whether it's switching to earth-friendly shampoo or picking up trash on the way to school/work, you really can make a difference. Millions of issues regarding the environment are out there waiting to be tackled. So take the first step and start saving the world!

You Can Never Go Wrong With Natural!

As the spring party season is upon us, many young women have a burning question constantly tormenting them: WHAT do we do with our hair? Well, as astonishingly easy as it may sound, the long and sleek look IS in, people (see title link). Those never-ending, shiny locks will make you feel like a princess, and the work involved is so much less than for those complicated up-dos! So this year, skip the French twist. Go with long and sleek.

IDK, my BFF Jill!?

Relationships between teens get complicated--fast. The two biggest relationships in an adolescent's life? Your BFF and your BF/GF. Well, what happens if your BFF and your BF hate each other? Or if your BFF constantly talks about her own BF? Should you drop him/her?

My personal answer is no. A best friend can be valuable throughout your life (see title link). So what if she can't stop gabbing about her boyfriend and then cries for days when he breaks her heart? You'll probably do that someday, too, and will need her support. So understand each other and build the relationship; it'll be one of the best things you'll ever have.

The Key to Accessorizing: Wet Seal

Want to shop for some fun, vibrant accessories that save you the price without sacrificing the style? Check out Wet Seal (see title link), which offers bracelets, earrings, and necklaces of all kinds of varieties that are affordable without looking cheap. Unlike some other stores' goods, Wet Seal extras don't fall apart an hour after purchase. Their bracelets are especially cool, with their array of prints, sizes, and materials (wood, rubber, plastic, etc.). I found a multi-colored polka dot bracelet there once for a mere $7. It was fun and hip and could match any outfit. Variety and versatility are key to accessories; after all, they are the icing on the cake of fashion!

Levi's and 213 Industry

I pretty much live in my Levi's (see title link). They're definitely the most comfortable jean out there, and have styles that are so versatile that they appeal to children, teens, and adults. The dark colors work best for adolescent girls, creating that sleek effect. Plus, they are so incredibly relaxed and classic that paying $68 for a pair (see picture) doesn't seem outrageous. Plus, they'll last for years.

Also great for teens is 213 Industry, if you're looking to splurge. They have glamorous tops and skirts that literally add a sparkle to any outfit. One top I saw was silver and covered with sequins--perfect for a night on the town. But watch out: it gets pricey at $98.

Hayden? Oh, yes.

Here's one teen that every tween, kid, or adult can aspire to be: Hayden Panettiere. When she's not getting herself into trouble by doing drugs or drinking at clubs, she's out saving the whales by swimming through the bloody waters of Japan and protesting. She's not afraid to take risks, and teaches everyone that working hard can get you somewhere. A true environmentalist, she deserves the respect of every Hollywood celebrity and everyday person alike (see title link).

Celebrity Endorsements

For teenagers and kids, celebrities are often role models that lead the way for our food, fashion, and musical tastes. Companies realize that, too. That's why they pay these young stars millions each year to endorse their products to help them stand out from the rest.
Hiring a famous person to endorse your brand can boost sales by billions of dollars. But they can also sink your product. Take Red by Marc Ecko, for example (see title link). It has a cool new sneaker collection that I love. But this year, its poster girl is Vanessa Hudgens, a woman whom I would never look up to. Now, I feel hesitant to buy these items of merchandise, in light of all of her recent actions. Before endorsing a famous celebrity, a company should check their reputation first. It may just be their biggest mistake.