I remember when I was a teenager and a family member would buy me clothes for Christmas. It was usually something I really couldn’t see me wearing (like the year I got these two really ugly brown striped turtlenecks). I thought old people just don’t understand good fashion.
Up until this week I thought that wasn’t me. I’m a parent now, but I’m a hip parent. I watch MTV. I glance at the teen magazine covers. I read TMZ. I know what everybody’s wearing.
But then I found myself standing in the middle of the men’s department at Kohl’s and I realized, …read more

Have you finished your back-to-school shopping yet? I hate to admit it, but we haven’t even started yet. And school starts on Wednesday. I’ve always been kind of a procrastinator. I admit it.
Being fashion challenged I had no idea what’s in these days. That is, until I had dinner with some friends last weekend and discovered all things 80’s are coming back in. I believe there was a noticeable groan coming from my direction.
I guess we knew this day would come. After all it was that long ago girls were pulling 70’s items from their parents closets and donning the …read more

We have an afternoon off and my daughter has decided to give herself some pampering. She wanted to give herself a manicure and pedicure so she pulled out her Skin and Nails: Care Tips for Girls book by American Girl for inspiration.
She soaked, filed, buffed and lotioned her hands then set out on painting them a silvery white. We applied two coats of silvery white polish and let it dry fully. Next she wanted a dark pink stripe right down the center of each nail. I did my best to make them all straight lines, but hey, I’m just a …read more

Gone are the days where I can shop for my girls without them being with me! Apart from the fact that their choice in brands is different from mine, they have such different styles, I just can’t pick out the right things with out them being with me.
Right now my girls love Limited Too and its’ sister brand, Justice – Just for Girls. The monkeys, sports graphic tees, fun prints, and trendy look has them by the purse strings. I have been trying to teach them that brand isn’t everything and how to save money by buying basics at Target …read more

Give yourselves a round of applause!!! Our little community received a mention in the New York Times in a story called A Girls Life, in Highlights. Remember that post I did about highlights for your tweens’ hair? The story’s writer had contacted me for my input into the story. I offered to put the question out for discussion here – I even added a poll – and you all came through with some great input.
Of course, there were a few things overlooked – like the fact that WearyParent is part of b5Media and that I am a co-author of the …read more

Back when I was a tween, I remember the big thing was the girls getting their hair permed, but these days it seems that highlights, tints and extensions are all the rage with tweens, teens and adults.
My 9 year old daughter is becoming very fashion aware this year and spending a lot more time in front of the mirror, taking note of celeb styles, and caring what her friends are doing as well. At least twice this past year she has asked about getting her hair highlighted. I have always said no, but I’d love to hear your thoughts …read more

My 9 year old daughter has been wanting a magazine subscription to a magazine to call her own. She has been getting the American Girl magazine which she loves, but she shares it with her younger sister. We were invited to review the Discovery Girls magazine and to review some of their books – well, let me tell you, my daughter has found that outlet she was looking for!!
The package came in the mail on Wednesday – two magazines and two books (more about the books later – let’s just say they are wonderful). My daughter immediately snatched the magazines …read more

It’s nice to see some some of the teen celebs wearing fashion that is age appropriate and looks good!

Get the look of Emma Roberts with a Palisades Stripe cami by Ella Girl. Chic enough for a red carpet premiere, but with the appeal of casual confidence. Two front pockets sit near the hem, which make it the perfect place to store your favorite lip-gloss! This rayon/spandex blend, make it the cute go-to party top that will leave all your friends envious. Also available in parfait/pomegranate, mist/rainforest, …read more

Homecoming is a big deal for many high school students – the game, the dance, and the whole Americana of it all. I have fun looking at all the homecoming fashions each fall and know that before I know it, we will be shopping for dresses for my girls.
But in the meantime, Teen Style Lounge showcases some very shiny homecoming styles in silver.

Dozens of young celebs came together on September 8 for the Teen Hollywood Club Back-to-School Celebration – a fashion show, autograph session, q&a, silent auction, musical performances and more to benefit Operation Smile.
Eleven year-old, Sammi Hanratty of ABC’s Pushing Daisies looked absolutely adorable in her Ella Girl fashions. (My daughter is 9 and loves that top!)
You might also recognize Sammi from her multiple appearances on Suite Life of Zach and Cody, iCarly, Santa Clause 3, That’s So Raven, and Pirates of the Carri bean, Dead Man’s Chest. Looking at her upcoming productions, Sammi is definitely one to watch!
Here she …read more