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Girls and teens want to look sharp and fashion forward. Fashion trends change every season, but there are certain basic items of girls clothes that everyone wants in their wardrobe. Key pieces can be combined to create many different looks. While denim jeans are a staple in most wardrobes, the style of jeans changes regularly. While low rise jeans with straight legs may have been popular in 2005, within a year or so a high waisted jean with wide legs may be the fashion. While each teen may choose her own style and not care about what is popular, the current trendy styles are what will be found in the stores. To know what is in fashion, either start shopping at your favorite local mall or read fashion magazines.

Jeans are a great basic because they can be worn so many ways. For casual wear, add a t-shirt, sweater or plain shirt with sneakers or flat shoes. The same jeans can also be dressed up nicely with a fancy blouse or a camisole with a jacket and heels.

Other key wardrobe pieces are tank tops, turtlenecks, khakis, shorts, slacks, skirts, sundresses and blazers. The styles and colors of these items will also change from season to season. Skirt lengths go up and down, with both a short skirt and a longer style usually in fashion at the same time.

The quality of girls clothes makes less difference because styles change so quickly. Girls will tire of their clothes long before they wear out, so pick what you like that fits your budget and don't worry about durability. Even so, check the label for laundry instructions. Washable clothes are easier and cheaper to maintain than dry clean only.

Experiment to find your own style

One of the nicest things about teen apparel (and of being a teenager in general) is the freedom to experiment. Even the simplest outfit of jeans and a t-shirt can be an expression of the wearer's personality. Jeans now come in an array of colors. Some have decorative rivets, while others display fancy embroidered designs. Even the way the pockets are arranged can be a decorative element.

A t-shirt can be a plain solid color with a round neck or a v-neck. It can be striped or patterned. It can display a message, either for or against a cause, showing off its manufacturer or just saying something amusing. Thus the t-shirt can be a fashion statement, a personal statement or a political statement - you choose.

But the biggest part of the teen apparel experiment comes through accessories. These can be found in department stores and clothing shops as well as in specialty stores that carry nothing else. When selecting shoes, fit and comfort may be sacrificed to style. This may not be a good tradeoff depending on what activities you plan to pursue while wearing them. Be sure to try on both shoes as most people have one foot that is slightly larger than the other.

Shoes can be made of leather, imitation leather, cloth and other materials. Leather shoes are usually the most expensive, but they last the longest. Before making a big investment in shoes, think about how long you believe they will suit your taste, style and wardrobe and how long you might want to keep wearing them.

The handbag or purse is another great accessory. Modern style gurus no longer require matching your purse to your shoes, so go wild. Get a giant bag or a mini-backpack for everyday wear so you can carry all of your stuff. Pick a tiny, shiny bag for that night on the town. As long as it's big enough for your keys, lipstick, money and cellphone, it will work. If you plan an active day, forget the bag and go for a belt pouch. No longer just for athletes, these come in an array of styles and colors like other purses. And when you're ready to get fancy, remember that you can add jewelry, gloves, hats, scarves and more to personalize your look completely.

For some, it is being in the limelight, whereas for others it is just an obsession. Quite a few are in awe of the glamour of this profession and for many, it is just pure fun! Fashion modeling is truly a very lucrative profession. Well! All you need is drop dead gorgeous looks and a fab body! (Leave the rest to the fashion photographer!) This may not always hold true. Trends in fashion modeling always see changes as per various seasons. You might starve yourself to be a high profile fashion model and you may finally end up realizing that thin is no longer in! So, what does it take to be a high profile fashion model? Looks, attitude or intelligence? The obvious answer is a combination of all three, but there’s more to fashion modeling than meets the eye.

Modeling itself is of various categories. Fashion modeling is quite different from commercial and modeling for promotional purposes. For fashion modeling, models need to walk the runways and if one gets that ‘lucky break’, one can be featured in topmost fashion magazines as well and can soon become the most sought after face. Commercial modeling would require you to model for various products and be a part of the various media, planned for advertising. You can find your pictures splashed across billboards and posters as well in this case.

If you have been dreaming about fashion modeling for a long time, then there are various ways you need to plan and strategize, before taking the plunge into this industry. Modeling is not just about good looks; it’s about ways to plan and ‘market’ yourself in the best way possible. So, how does one go about climbing the rungs of the ladder to be a top model and bag the best deals available? For this, there are few things you need to consider, which are as follows:

Get a flattering portfolio done to highlight your assets. If you wish to bag loads of fashion modeling assignments, then a good portfolio is a must. Remember to have pictures that make a bold statement about you and show you in the best light. Any basic and versatile portfolio should have a casual head shot, a full length shot, a fashion shot, an exclusively styled shot (Detailed attention to the entire look) and even a natural shot. These pictures should showcase you in different looks so that the agency or the client would know how versatile your looks can be. Avoid showcasing too many shots that show you in the same attire, learn to select the best from the rest. Ensure your portfolio is stylish and professional and get the photographer to use your strengths to the best of his/her capability.

Selection of the outfits and the styling should be decided weeks before the actual shoot. Arrange for a meeting with the photographer, the hair stylist and the makeup artist so that the look gets coordinated well. Plan the ensembles in advance; you need to plan your entire look, from the color of the outfit to the shade you finally paint your nails with. All the elements need to blend well so that you can have a stunning look for the actual shoot.

To begin with a career in fashion modeling, firstly you would also need to look for a good professional photographer. You must see the photographer’s portfolio as well; try to understand how well he/she can understand the requirements of the industry. Is he/she up to date with the latest trends of the fashion industry? Where does his/her expertise lie? What about the reputation of the studio? Professional fashion photographers may take a heavy toll on the pocket, but at least you can be rest assured about the quality and the reputation of the studio. Always ensure you do take a friend or a family member along, for the shoot.

Upcoming fashion models also need to tap a good fashion coordinator or an agency that would help to circulate the pictures and bag good assignments for you as well. Once you get the lucky break; there’s no stopping you! Scrounge through the directories, fix appointments and also check with friends for any such reliable contacts. Cross check the authenticity of the agency by finding out about the details of the current clientele; try to know the success ratio. After all, you do not want to be stuck with an agent who has all the gift of the gab but does not manage to get you any positive results or breakthroughs.