Every month we are asking our teen trendspotters to report on Youthology and trends in fashion, music, entertainment and more!
Teen Fashion Trend of Summer 2009: 80’s
“Royal purple/blue has bee n an “in” color since Fall/Winter 2009, since Pantone has predicted it for its new lineup. Fo r brighter colors, I am seeing a lot of aqua, yellow, hot pink/salmon, and pastels a s usual, but I’ve noticed some interesting patterns like patchwork and folk-style embroidery on sleeves and tops, as well as features that were popular on dresses last year being modified for tops and bottoms: ex. bubble hems now apparent on tops. *reads a few too many fashion blogs and trendsetting websites*”
“And bold, bright florals are definitely in. Floral shirts, floral skirts, floral purses, floral dresses.
Floral everything.”
- Kelsey is a crazy 17-year-old from Franklin, TN. She loves writing, acting, and hanging out with friends. Her favorite subject is English and she hopes to teach it herself when she gets older.
“Also bright n eons
, ’80s screen tees (often off the shoulder), lots of members only-esque motorcycle jackets, having a full wardrobe of American Apparel. I think leggings are fine, but only if the shirt covers your butt.”
-Alexis is a 16-year-old aspiring actress from Armonk, NY. She loves to sing, act, learn new languages, travel, meet new people, and laugh.
“Alot of people have started wearing looser clothes, like loose tops with bandeaus and off the shoulder shirts. Its also really easy to pair with leggings and tights and people wear belts to dress an outfit up too. More generic colors are making their appearance (i.e. white, brown,
black, beige. etc.) as well.”
Teen Hair Trend Summer 2009: Bangs and Braids
“I’m seeing a lot of bangs. I’m even ashamed to say that I jumped on the bandwagon and got bangs myself. I haven’t had them since I was six years old. Ten of thirteen of majorettes in my squad have them as well as many girls in my school.”
-Gema is an 18-year old from Miami, FL. She loves reading and writing young adult fiction and claims to pass out in the presence of sterile wit.
“As far as hair goes, I’m seeing tons of braids. I love braiding my hair, and just a little while ago I realized that I’m definitely not the only one. Anyone with hair long enough to braid seems to be doing it lately – mostly just one single braid is the trend, but I tend to wear two braids just as often as one.”
“Braids along the crown of the hair a la the 1960″
-Alexis is a 16-year-old aspiring actress from Armonk, NY. She loves to sing, act, learn new languages, travel, meet new people, and laugh.
Teen Shoe Trend Summer 2009: Jesus Sandals
“This may or may not be just a local thing, but “Jesus sandals” are really in around my area. You know, those strappy sandals/flip flops that are also technically called thongs (but I’d rather not call them that because it might be misunderstood.) Some go with the plain brown colors, 
but a lot of girls buy the shiny, brightly colored pairs.
-Kelsey is a crazy 17-year-old from Franklin, TN. She loves writing, acting, and hanging out with friends. Her favorite subject is English and she hopes to teach it herself when she gets older.
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Haha Kelsey, they're known as “gladiator sandals” or “Roman sandals,” but I guess Jesus would work too.
bangs arent necessarily a kiddie haircut. You see them on the runways, and they look very chic