domingo, 23 de octubre de 2011

What to Wear With a Denim Shirt

A reader asked, "I love jean shirts, but I don't know how to wear them. What can I wear with a denim shirt?"

Although this utilitarian work shirt has been a mainstay in the closets of cowboys for years, the denim buttondown is now reinvented for modern trends, providing the perfect juxtaposition to this season's floral dresses and frilly skirts. The versatile jean shirt is a timeless staple for your wardrobe—and can probably be found in your dad's closet!

Don't be afraid to wear denim with denim, as long as the washes are different. To avoid looking like you're going to the rodeo, try interesting shapes such as cut-out shoulders or crop tops. To stay conservative and put-together for class or work, throw an on-trend tuxedo jacket over your shirt. Still want to look girly? Jean tops look great with soft maxi and floral skirts. For a night out with friends, you can easily dress up your shirt with a smart blazer or dress it down with a crazy pair of leggings. You probably already have at least two (or 20) pairs of jeans, but consider your next wardrobe investment to be the perfect denim shirt. This is one piece in your closet that not only will never go out of style, but it will get even better with wear—and with all of these ideas, that's a good thing!

From her creative denim crop top to her pastel maxi skirt, personal-style blogger Sandra Hagelstam's outfit is comfortable and effortless chic—which is just how Levi Strauss intended denim to be!
 
 

Get Your Crush in 30 Days!

Want your crush to ask you to be his girlfriend? Here's 30 days worth of dating tips that are guaranteed to help you get your crush!

 
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Be confident with this hot look! Be confident with this hot look!
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Try new things - Meet new guys! Try new things - Meet new guys!
3
Talk to any guy without awkwardness! Talk to any guy without awkwardness!
4
The crazy ways girls found love! The crazy ways girls found love!
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Write a flirty message to him! Write a flirty message to him!
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Find out what he really means... Find out what he really means...
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The moves girls do that guys hate. The moves girls do that guys hate.
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Pick him up with these lines! Pick him up with these lines!
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Be an awesome wingwoman! Be an awesome wingwoman!
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Enlist your friends to help! Enlist your friends to help!
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Quiz: Are you a good flirt? Quiz: Are you a good flirt?
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Send him a flirty text message! Send him a flirty text message!
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Flirting moves that freak him out! Flirting moves that freak him out!
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Don't make these flirting mistakes! Don't make these flirting mistakes!
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Take these flirting challenges! Take these flirting challenges!
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35 ways to be a better flirt. 35 ways to be a better flirt.
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How guys can tell you like them! How guys can tell you like them!
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Drive him wild with these tricks! Drive him wild with these tricks!
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Make him want you... <i>bad</i>! Make him want you... bad!
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Are you scaring guys off? Are you scaring guys off?
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Plan the perfect date with him! Plan the perfect date with him!
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Rock your first date with these tips! Rock your first date with these tips!
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Don't make these first date mistakes. Don't make these first date mistakes.
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Find out if he likes you as more than a friend! Find out if he likes you as more than a friend!
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See the dating moves that can backfire. See the dating moves that can backfire.
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Make him your boyfriend! Make him your boyfriend!
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Try these fun kissing tricks! Try these fun kissing tricks!
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New kissing techniques to try. New kissing techniques to try.
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Have the best hookup ever! Have the best hookup ever!
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Is he worthy of your love? Find out! Is he worthy of your love? Find out!

How to Get Your Crush!

The Hot Guy Panel babes tell you what makes them notice a girl and how to get him to like you back!

Getting to Know You...

"Find out a little bit about him: things he likes, places he goes a lot, stuff like that. Try doing a few of those things and going to a few of those places, that way when you talk to him, you'll have at least one thing in common to talk about. It'd be great if he comes up and talks to you, but sometimes you have to take the initiative! Once he sees that you've got a few things in common, he will take more interest in you, and then all you have to do is be yourself."
Social Studies
"Try to get involved with whatever he is doing. If he is in a group or organization, join it! If it's something you can't do, learn how and fast. If you have an excuse to be around him in a social setting, you'll have more chances to develop a relationship with him. If he's not in any groups, you need to find a way to connect with him somewhere, somehow. Don't just lurk around in the background — try actually talking to him! Hopefully, your personalities will spark and you can snag your crush!"
Flirt Flirt Flirt
"It's so simple: Play hard to get. Guys are such suckers for a girl they can't have. Yes, they may flirt and look around, but if you play your cards right and stay on his mind, he'll come back to you for sure. Flirt with other guys in front of him so you catch his attention. Walk over to him and flirt with him a little, but be reserved, then, when he asks if he can see you, tell him maybe."

A Fun Braid For Super Curly Hair

Naturally curly hair is the perfect texture for fun braids. Try this one out for a laid-back date or your next gym class!

How-to:
1. Pull hair to one side, then split it in half.
2. Fishtail-braid one pieces and secure with an elastic at the end.
3. Braid the other piece and wrap it around the fishtail braid at ear level. Use bobby pins to secure.
4. Don't worry about loose pieces falling out — it adds to the boho-vibe!

 Step 1: Curl random sections of hair around a one-and-a-half-inch curling iron to create loose curls (they'll give your style more dimension). Pull back the right side of your hair, and pin securely to the back of your head with bobby pins.

Step 2: Take the rest of your hair and twist it toward your right shoulder. Keep tucking to create a soft French twist. Pin it for hold as you go.

Try: Scunci Hair Pins, $2 for pack of 100, drugstores

Step 3: End the twist at the nape of your neck, and secure the style with large bobby pins where it meets your head. Let the rest of your hair fall into a pony; spray with strong-hold hairspray.

Try: Sunsilk Hold Me Forever Strong Hold Hairspray, $4, drugstores


Celebrity Hair and Makeup Secrets

Check out celeb beauty makeovers, get Hollywood-worthy hairstyles, and find out what’s in the stars’ makeup bags!

The Coolest Nail Looks!

These celebs and Seventeen readers don't hold back when it comes to making a statement — on their nails! Take a look at the cute, the quirky, and the incredibly unique designs that are starting beauty trends everywhere! Tweet us a pic of your best mani, and you could end up in this nail hall of fame!

Designer Tips

quirky nails, use a light base coat, then dip your nails in rubbing alcohol for a second. Press a strip of newspaper on, then gently pull it off. Get creative by mixing up words, puzzles, or photos from yesterday's news!






The Best Celeb Halloween Costumes!

Your favorite celebrities get to dress up in amazing clothes all the time, but there's only one day a year when they really get to go all out! Check out their sexiest, scariest, and wackiest looks to get inspiration for your Halloween costume!

 

Heidi Klum as a Transformer 

This is a serious costume. We wonder how long she stayed up on those stilts for. Heidi’s robotic outfit might not be practical for your average Halloween bash, but it’s nice to see a girl who realizes a “sexy cat” isn’t the only way to go!

Christina Milian as an Avatar 

 

Christina Milian went all out with her Avatar costume! Dressing up as a character from a sci-fi movie allows you to experiment with all sorts of fun makeup. Check out this how-to video to create a look similar to Christina’s!


Kellan Lutz as Robin and Ashley Greene as a Peacock

This is quite possibly the most bizarre costume we’ve ever seen...but we wouldn’t expect anything less from this Jersey Shore star. Dressing up like Snooki is a Halloween fave so it’s cute that she came out to support the holiday by dressing as her beloved snack — a pickle!

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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi as the Pickle Queen




Jessica’s bumblebee outfit is so cute, and Shenae looks awesome as a...well we’re not sure what she’s dressed up as — perhaps a sexy go go dancer? Sometimes it’s fun to just create your own look and spend Halloween laughing and hanging out with your BFF.

A couples costume is always eye-catching! This Halloween, grab your BFF and put together one of these super unique D.I.Y. costumes
1. Barbie and Teresa:
barbie costume
This costume is perfect if you and your BFF are blonde and brunette! Barbie and Teresa are the ultimate best friends — and the ultimate girly girls! Get the same dress, in different colors (pink for whoever is Barbie, of course) and similar shoes in contrasting colors. When it comes to the bag and jewelry, keep it twin style! Everything you pick should be super glam. Who knows — perhaps you'll attract your Ken!
2. Mario and Lugi:
Mario costume
This super unique costume is bound to get tons of laughs! Pair matching overalls with green and red tees and baseball caps to capture the essence of these video game bros. Of course, a mustache isn't exaclty attractive (Sorry, Mario and Lugi!). Instead, opt for quirky mustache accessories, like earrings or a necklace to get the same vibe. Tie the look together with brown lace-ups.
3. Celeb and Paparazzi:
celeb and papa costume
Get ready to receive your Best Costume award with this combo! For the celeb, pair oversize sunnies (for avoiding fans, of course) with a super trendy maxi. Even on a day off, a celeb always wears sky-high stylish shoes, so pair loud wedges with large accessories, like bangles. A Starbucks cup is a must-have, as is your best "No autographs, please" face. The paparazzi has to be ready to sprint away from angry celebs at any moment, so throw on your fave sneakers. All black is a necessity, since the paparazzi is trying to be as hidden as possible. Of course, no good paparazzi leaves the hosue without their camera and a bit of inspiration!
What will you and your BFF be wearing this Halloween?