Teen Girls Trending Into Fall & Winter in Style - A Post Written by a Teen for Other Teen Girls

by Guest Columnist

Mini MommyBlogExpert, age 13

Daughter of MommyBlogExpert

Mini MommyBlogExpert, in the Know About Fashion for Fall & Winter
On location at The Grove in Los Angeles
Photo by Janis Brett-Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

There’s a new trend out there in the world of fashion for Fall/Winter 2010/2011 -- it's all about COZY sweaters and long skirts.

Since fall is already here and winter will arrive before you know it, make sure you’re all warm and toasty as the leaves change color and the snow begins to fall.  That means you: teens and tweens! 

Fall does mean that school is now in session.  But, not to worry, there’s more relaxation ahead because it’s about to get chilly outside.  That calls for much more time indoors to indulge in steaming hot chocolate with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top to celebrate the season.  It also means doubling up the blankets, watching more rented movies, and eating extra popcorn.

I consider it pre-winter right now.  Though winter is still more than a month away it's a kind of time to warm up fashion-wise before the temperatures drop to their coldest of the year.  Your fave stores are already stocked up with this season’s trends, so it’s a great time to be snapping up the best warm and fuzzy skirts and sweaters on the racks right now at your favorite boutiques, department stores, and outlets.  Don't overlook shopping online, either, as there are great deals on sites like Zulily which specializes in trendy up and coming designs for moms and youth at incredibly discounted prices.

My Mom & Her Garden's Harvest in 1960s Fall "Fashion"
Photo by Mini MommyBlogExpert's Grandfather


Now, on to the FUN part!  I love fashion -- what teenage girl doesn't?  Mostly it’s because you don’t have to wear the same thing all year-round.  Each season has it’s own style and things are constantly changing to keep it up-to-date and interesting.  

Spring is for flowery dresses and floppy hats, summer is for cute bikinis and trendy flop-flops, winter is for overcoats and mittens, and, of course, fall this year is all about snuggly sweaters and the most sophisticated and feminine skirts.  I just love talking about this because it makes me feel so happy and cozy, too.  Also, since I have always been a modest dresser I am thrilled that this season’s must-buys are in line with my lifestyle.

But in recent seasons, I’ve noticed a big fashion problem.  Many young women feel the only way that they can be up-to-the-minute is if they wear clothes that are itchy, too tight, uncomfortable, or all of the above, just to be classy.  This runs contrary to my own approach.  We spend so much time wearing clothes, that I think fashion should always be equally comfortable and stylish.

My sister (right) and I Before an Expert Ski Run last Winter
On location at Mammoth Mountain, California
Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

This month you can find many things that are comfortable and trendy, like sweaters.  They come in what seems like an endless array of designs and styles and in sizes that will fit everyone. Try on some of the season’s skirts, too, in your size.  Once you do, with a good fit, you’ll feel super comfy in a style you absolutely love and will feel as happy as can be.  Knee-length to ankle-length, these skirts are the height of all fashion.  They’re so cute, and very stylish too.

There are many places to shop for both cute and affordable clothes all year.  But these fall (and soon to be winter) fashion trends are among my favorites.  So, if you’re like me, go out there and earn some money so you can be the trendiest girl you can this season.  You might even consider begging your parents to lend you money.  Tip -- ask your dad, not your mom.  Dad’s are much more likely to give you money to spend on clothes.  It’s the totally quicker way to be fashion-forward, if you ask me.  

So, get ready to go shopping and hit those stores as soon as you can earn or borrow (or keep without paying back) enough money to buy a few new outfits.  From Arden B, H&M, and Nordstrom to Banana Republic and Forever 21, you never know what you'll discover. 

Oh...Did I mention that my Daddy took several of my friends and me shopping at The Grove in Los Angeles yesterday?

Please Leave a Comment

What’s your favorite trend for fall or winter?  How do you pay for your purchases, do you earn the money yourself or do you get a clothing allowance from your parents? Leave a comment and share with me and the other teens that read my mom’s blog MommyBlogExpert.com

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Oregon Chai Twitter Party - Tuesday November 16th

Join me for

Oregon Chai's Twitter Party

Tuesday, November 16th, 7-8 pm CST

Chocolate Layer Cake Torte Teapot

by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

I absolutely love tea as you might guess from the many unusual teapots I have in my personal collection, including the whimsical chocolate cake teapot pictured above.  So, when I heard the news that Oregon Chai was having their last Twitter party of the year this week I had to share it with all my MommyBlogExpert's readers.

Oregon Chai Tea Products

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Helping Oregon Chai to celebrate will be Peggy Hall, host and wellness expert, who is going to be sharing her ideas and strategies for staying calm and collected this holiday season as well as how to share the gift of Me Time with your loved ones.  You’ll also be able to bring your own questions for her to answer.  If you're as stressed out a mom as I am, I'm almost certain you'll also be able to benefit from the advice and tips that Peggy will have to share. 

Don't miss this online get together.  Lots of Chai and other prizes will be given away, too, PLUS one lucky participant will win a $100 grand prize.

Just Three Easy Steps to Do Before You Attend the Party

• Follow @OregonChai on Twitter
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Four bloggers who post will get a sample of The Original™ Chai Tea Latte Concentrate.  One lucky blogger will win a $50 Visa gift card! To enter, email a link to your post to Heather at hgjerde@hiebing.com.  To be eligible, posts must include all the following: the date and time of the event, the #OregonChai hash tag, a call to action to follow @OregonChai and @PeggyHall, a link to oregonchai.com, and a statement that this is a post sponsored by Oregon Chai.

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Natural Coconut Juice - A Healthful, Refreshing Beverage for Kids, Teens & Parents

Coconut Trees Accent My Daughters' Birthday Cake

Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert

 

Prior to receiving samples of Amy & Brian's drinks (pictured below) my kids, hubbie, and I only had tasted the more familiar coconut milk.  I hadn't even realized until then that there was a difference between coconut juice and coconut milk.  I mean, really, aren't these two both the same coconut "juice" many of us know and love?

The Amy & Brian All Natural Coconut Juice Varieties We Tried

Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert

As I learned, there is quite a difference indeed.  It turns out that coconut juice -- like the kind Amy & Brian's markets which is produced in Thailand -- comes from the pure water of green coconuts younger than 9 months in age.  This type of juice, which is clear in color, none of us had ever tried before.  

Conversely, coconut milk my family has enjoyed on many occasions.  We've drunk this straight as well as I've used it in Thai cooking and have often mixed it into Pina Colada drinks.  Unlike coconut juice, coconut milk is from expressed juice of mature coconuts mixed with water.  While the latter may be tastier and also nutritious in some aspects, the problem with coconut milk is that it also much higher in calories, sugars, and fats.

Four short years since Amy & Brian launched the first product, this innovative health drink has been covered by an eclectic variety of media ranging from Teen Vogue and Vegetarian Baby & Child to Gourmet Retailer Magazine and Tutti Foodie.  

This wide reaching sort of media attention is likely due -- at least in part -- to the claim that Amy & Brian's Coconut Juice is a natural isotonic beverage that is high in potassium (equivalent to a banana) and other electrolytes.  This quickly absorbs into the body as it resembles plasma in its salt concentration.  Not only that, this juice is lower in natural sugar and calories when compared not only with coconut milk but with most other popular fruit juices.  All these attributes make it a great choice for drinking by both in-active and physically active kids and adults.

Daddy & Daughter During Our Tasting

Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert

What Did Our Family Think?

Last evening, our family and a good friend sat down for a taste test to compare Amy & Brian's three All Natural Coconut Juices Regular (Plain),  With Lime, and With Pulp. All three adults and three of our four kids tried each of the company's three juice products.

What an interesting assortment of observations and sometimes surprising comments were expressed by both the kid and adult tasters around our table.

• The lime flavoring could be cut by half.  Otherwise, these are really good for my lifestyle since I like to run and work out at the gym.  I liked all three types that I tried.  Daddy

• Though the lime variety was good, the drink without pulp or flavor tasted bland and watery and reminded me of the Pedialyte I once tasted before giving it to my baby triplets when they were sick. Mommy

• This is really delicious. It's clear and nice and light, fresh and healthy-tasting.  Family Friend

• The lime was a little too "limey" for me.  Why don't they make a Pulp with Lime variety? I've got an idea, they should come out with a Punch flavored coconut juice.  That sounds weird -- I'm not even going to try it.  Assorted Kid Reactions

Amy & Brian All Natural Coconut Juices, available in three varieties, retail for approximately $1.79 per 17.5 oz can and are sold through natural, specialty, and beverage distributors nationwide.  The products are widely available at retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Earth Fare, Vitamin Cottage, Shaw’s Supermarkets, Ralphs and hundreds of natural and specialty food stores, as well as online at amazon.com.

Leave a Comment below this post.  Do you and/or your kids like Coconut Juice or Coconut Milk?

FTC Disclosure:  MommyBlogExpert received the Amy & Brian Coconut Juices mentioned to facilitate the taste taste and this review.  However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this particular post.   See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.