Every girl's winter wardrobe should sing to them! These are 12 must have pieces for winter that are truly melodic! Create your own beat with the 12 days of winter fashion.
"On the first day of winter, Teen Scene sent to me; A cropped hooded jacket that's navy"
This Juniors Elite Cropped Hooded Jacket - This jacket is definitely in-tune this season. This trendy A-line shape makes this jacket a great lightweight cover up. The two adorable rows of wooden buttons really make the navy color pop. Short lengths help pack a stronger punch as they remind us that longer is not necessarily better. Cropped jackets help to elongate the body through the upper torso, thus creating a slimming effect. Cropped jackets help to minimize a large bust by taking attention away from it and to your tummy and hips. Three quarter length sleeves are flattering to the body and show off your tan arms.
$24.86 at www.walmart.com. Jessica Simpson has worn a varied style of this cute cropped jacket. Also, "Angela Keslar" from "Project Runway 3," created a cropped jacket and Macy's sells her entire outfit created.
"On the second day of winter, Teen Scene sent to me; A tweed jacket with puff sleeves"
Nick & Mo Puff Sleeve Tweed Jacket - This muted tweed jacket creates harmony with the classic color combinations it can be worn with. The colors of fall really compliment this neutral jacket. Plum, burgundy, orange, gray, and black just to name a few go hand-in-hand with this quaint jacket. This flattering jacket helps to emphasize the waist and brings your eye from top to bottom. This jacket should be worn over a long/short sleeved shirt to pull the look together.
$58.00 at www.nordstrom.com. Rachel Bilson from Fox's "OC" has been seen wearing a cropped jacket. This jacket lets you dress like a star, whoever you are.
"On the third day of winter, Teen Scene sent to me; A turtleneck with puffy sleeves"
Love Lola Puffy-Sleeve Turtleneck - Mix and Match this turtleneck or let it fly solo! This is a basic turtleneck but it stands out from the rest of the pack with its dramatic sleeves. Layer it up this winter and make it a core foundation piece. Go for a turtleneck with a rounded shape. The rounded shoulders at the top and on the sleeves really give this shirt a feminine feel. It is a nice alternative to the average everyday square turtleneck that is common.
$12.99 at www.macys.com
"On the fourth day of winter, Teen Scene sent to me; A sleeveless sweater jumper"
Juniors' Xhilaration Sweater Jumper - Jump into winter with a layered look. Pair this jumper over a long sleeved shirt for a great knit look. Take sweaters to a new level of excitement. Instead of just buying an everyday normal sweater, this sweater is able to provide for a layered look with style. The length of this sweater emphasizes the curve of the body giving a very shapely look.
$16.99 at www.target.com
"On the fifth day of winter, Teen Scene sent to me; Wide leg trousers"
See Thru Soul Wide Leg Trouser - Let these pants keep you on the right track! Versatility is a must and these pants prove they can be worn for a more casual or dressy look. Square your look of with wide leg pants. The cuffed bottoms of the paints add for a nice embellishment just to give these paints a twinkle of flair that is not overdone. Neutrals are a great way to mix and match many of the colors of winter from plum, burgundy, orange, pink, black, and brown, just to name a few.
$68.00 at www.vonmaur.com. Katie Holmes seems to be one of the only celebrities embracing the wide leg pant in Hollywood. These pants are more grown up than its opposite, the skinny legged pants.
"On the sixth day of winter, Teen Scene sent to me; A pair of skinny jeans"
Seven7 Shiny Black Rinse Skinny Jeans - From city to the runway, these cutting edge skinny jeans will turn heads wherever you go. These jeans are definitely in tone by a sleek, slim, and modern look. These jeans are perfect for showing off stilettos or boots for a sexy look.
$47.99 at www.kohls.com. Cameron Diaz has been spotted wearing these jeans. Also, Trista Sutter from the "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" just had a baby and is quoted as saying this year "I want to fit into my skinny jeans." These jeans have a large age group because people just simply can't get enough of them!
"On the seventh day of winter, Teen Scene Magazine sent to me; A belted tunic sweater"
Alice Temperley Belted Tunic Sweater - This tunic sweater will keep you on the right track! Navy can replace black and add interest with patterns or stripes. This sweater is form fitting to show off the curves of the female form. This sweater can be layered with a dressy white shirt for a more formal look or a casual long sleeved shirt underneath for a more casual look. This can be worn with skinny jeans to complete the ultimate body fitting outfit.
$29.99 at www.target.com. Heidi from "The Hills" has been seen wearing a varied color and style sweater tunic.
"On the eighth day of winter, Teen Scene sent to me; An all black trench coat"
XOXO Jacquard Trench Coat - Don't let this little ditty get away! Move over little black dress, there is a new coat in town. Take chic to a higher level with this classic trench coat worn as a coat or a dress. The knee length trench is a nice spin on the average long length trench normally seen. This length makes it viable to wear this as a dress too. The rounded shape makes this coat feminine.
$59.25 at www.macys.com. Katie Holmes was seen wearing a trench coat this year. The button front, flap pocket on the hip, and lantern sleeves really turn this into quite a charming coat. Bootie shoes should most definitely be worn with this outfit to show off your ankles.
"On the ninth day of winter, Teen Scene sent to me; A black rounded bootie"
Melanie Bootie - Let this shoe keep you on the right track. Weather it is London, Paris, or New York, the bootie is everywhere. It is ok to reveal a little ankle for a sexy look.
$29.99 at www.payless.com. A similar version of this bootie is featured in October's People magazine. This shoe is very rounded in its shape and black is in as always. If black panty hose are worn with this black shoe then the look of your legs will be lengthened. So, keep shoes the same tone as your hose for a longer look. Kate Bosworth and Lindsay Lohan have been seen wearing these booties around town. Wear these booties with tights or cuffed socks worn with jeans, skirts, dresses, suits.
"On the tenth day of winter, Teen Scene Magazine sent to me; A pair of leather boots"
Simply Vera Vera Wang Brie Leather Boots - Let these boots carry your rhythm as you walk. These boots can be worn with almost anything from jeans, dress pants, skirts, and dresses to provide many stylish looks.
$87.99 at www.kohls.com. Which celebrities these days don't wear boots? Practically every celebrity does from Britney Spears to Paris Hilton. This boot rises to right below the knee and the large heel has a leg lengthening effect for an extra boost of height. Also, padding on the insole and footbed provides all day comfort. Everyone needs basic black boots in their closet as a wardrobe must! These boots are made for walking and that's just what they'll do; put this pair on and start walking.
"On the eleventh day of winter, Teen Scene Magazine sent to me; A lovely charm necklace"
Villager Faux Amethyst & Ruby Charm Necklace - Prince charming may not walk through your door but get ready for this charm necklace to take his place! The multiple chains create a layered chain design.
$19.99 at www.kohls.com. Charm necklaces are all the hype and many people including designers and celebrities have helped to popularize this look. High street fashion chain, Wallis, is bringing together some of the top names in fashion, as well as a few celebrities to create their 2007 charity charm necklace. Six unique charms were created by well-known designers such as Christian Louboutin and Grayson Perry, and celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson and Kate Moss. Contributors were asked to sketch their own charm, choose the material, as well as give it a name.
"On the twelfth day of winter, Teen Scene Magazine sent to me; A satchel bag"
Genna Satchel - This purse has it in the bag! There is plenty of room to store all your personal treasures. Oversized bags are so not over. This purse works with all of the tones of the season to help pull together that winter look. This satchel can be used as a purse or used in colleges to carry books and look fashionable at the same time. The belted details and metal accents really give this bag personality without going overboard.
$22.99 at www.payless.com. Sienna Miller has been seen carrying a black bag very similar to this style.
- Nicole Radtke, Associate Editor |
