Makeup
and clothing is an issue for many teenage girls. If you are stressing
about what you should look like as a newcomer in middle school, or a freshie
in high school, here's a quick guide to help your fashion mature with
you throughout middle and high school.
In Sixth grade, wear lip gloss, some mascara, and maybe a little bit of
pale eyeshadow; don't go too heavy or it may look bad. If you want to
try out more types of makeup, keep that for home experiments.
As for clothes, keep it in your comfort level. Bear this in mind: if you
are wearing a bra or undershirt, don't let the straps hang out. It doesn't
look cool; it just looks sloppy. If you are wearing a short shirt, check
in the mirror to see if your stomach hangs out of the bottom. Otherwise,
wear something a little bit longer. Also, if your pants are likely to
slip, wear a belt. Belts are totally hip now!
In Seventh grade you are beginning to care a little
more what you look like; you might want to try curling your hair a few
days a week, and using different hairstyles besides your typical ponytail.
If you are acne prone, try foundation. Remember that even oily skin can
get flaky and that looks horrible with foundation. So try it on weekends
first and ask your mother (or someone that uses foundation well) if it
looks okay.
In Seventh grade you might want to try eyeliner. But not too much because
you don't want to look like a racoon!
Start trying to tie outfits together with accessories. It's good to try
new things with your makeup and clothes. But when you try the new things,
make sure it looks good on you, not just in the picture or at the store.
Check out different stores, and find out if there is a style that suits
you.
In eighth grade you are probably getting good at
makeup and you know what you like. Try establishing your own hairstyle
without looking like everyone else. For example, if everyone has long,
layered hair with no bangs, try light wispy bangs and a shorter, layered
look.
You might be wearing tighter jeans now and probably starting to get concerned
with impressing the guys, so it's safe to try out more mature styles such
as a sleek leather blazer, or lower cut necklines. If you are happy with
your sports bra, that is totally OK. But it's safe now to check out the
actual bra department and wear something that makes you feel pretty -
like lace.
Ninth grade: high school! This is a big transition. Now in the same world
as seniors, you are going to want to look like the rest of your peers. You
should by now have your 
