Teens Set the Trends This Fall

BY: KIMBERLY R. SIMMONS

LIMA — From the book worm to the fashion conscious, The Lima News has scoured the malls to find the latest fashions to make everyone look trendy when they get ready to go back to school later this month.

Bermuda shorts, vintage T-shirts and flip flops are some of the items that are in for young men this fall over at Aeropostale in the Lima Mall.

Young women will be wearing short jean skirts, leggings, layered shirts and long beaded necklaces to stay in tune with this fall’s trends.

If teens are looking for name brand bargains, then TJ Maxx is your store. Laura Totten, spokeswoman for the store shirtdresses, long sweaters over leggings and skinny jeans will be the look for the fall for young women. Cargo shorts and logo T-shirts are also slated to be in this fall for young men. Messenger bags will be the must-have accessory to haul books and classroom essentials.

'Pirates of the Caribbean' Inspires Latest Fashion Craze

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is the blockbuster hit of the summer, but it's not only raking in box office booty, it's also kicking off the latest fashion craze. Celebrity stylist Jennifer Dorogi took "Extra" shopping in Los Angeles, and she gave us the lowdown on the must-have loot. Skull and crossbones are everywhere this season, from a $4,500 Judith Leiber bag to a silk scarf by London's bad boy of fashion, Alexander McQueen.

"It's on Sienna Miller, it's on Lindsay Lohan, and it's sold out everywhere, and you can't get it," Jennifer said. But, if these treasures are out of your swashbuckling reach, there is something for every budget. "Anything from scarves and hats to boxers, t-shirts, there's so much out there right now," Jennifer said. Also hot for everyone is a pirate's favorite: gold, gold, gold!

"Gold accessories are definitely key in this look and lots of layering of gold pieces," Jennifer said. Pirate-inspired hairclips, belt buckles and charms are a must. But for a more modern day look, "Go for some sexy high black boots," she said.Most importantly, "Do one or two pieces, not an entire outfit," Jennifer warned. "You don't want to look like a deck hand."