1/5In Bloom
Pin one, two, or a whole bouquet of silk flowers to the neckline of a shirt or the hem of a skirt. Wake up and smell the roses—this modern day flower-child look is refreshing to the senses.
—Shavanna Miller
MS Schmalberg Silk Flower Pin, about $18. (212) 244-2090.
2/5Seeing Spots
Warning: This safari-inspired backpack may elicit growls, hisses, or prolonged stares. Take extreme caution when wearing around classmates with boring bookbags, as this Etnies version may make them want to pounce on yours.
—Shavanna Miller
Etnies Girl Spotted Backpack, about $27. etniesgirl.com.
3/5Pure and Simple
TESS (Teen Everyday Skincare System) is the brainchild of two mother-daughter teams who wanted to make a line of skincare products specifically for teens. Pure, natural ingredients help keep delicate teenage skin clean and protected. Inspirational messages come with every product, so it’s good for body soul.
—Shavanna Miller
TESS Rise and Shine Cleanser, $18. Sephora.com.
4/5Classic Cool
Long a staple of casual cool, old-school chucks get a makeover in red and white polka dots. What an adorable update to these classic kicks!
—Shavanna Miller
Converse Canvas Sneaker, about $47. converse.com.
5/5Special-Tees
House of Holland's printed tees are sure to make a fashion statement—literally. The big, bold prints on this collection reference fashion insiders like Dior designer Hedi Slimane. But remember to let the shirt make the statement: the rhyme only works visually, since it's Sli-mahn, not Sli-mane!
—Shavanna Miller
House of Holland Printed Tee, about $68. Barneys New York.
