Tag "fashion" 19 results

Beach Fashion ...swimsuits!

FASHION, June 2010, by Nadia Baboo BEACH FASHION ...swimsuits!   My family & I recently enjoyed a wonderful vacation in Jamaica. In addition to flip flops & sunscreen, I needed new swimsuits. Now, as much as I love shopping, swimsuits are not my most favourite thing to shop for. But it had to be done and thankfully to my surprise, there are a lot more options available than I had expected! After my shopping ...

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FASHION: Spring into Style

Dressing for Spring 2010 fashion trends, what to wear for your body.

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Real Girl: Evelyn

Age: 13 Grade: 8 Sign: Aries Faves: My favorite colour is pink. I love ice cream sandwiches. My favorite place is the mall or the movie theatre. My favorite genres of music are Pop, hip hop, R&B and indie and Lady GaGa is one of my favorite artists; I really like her music.  My favorite TV shows are ‘Everybody Hates Chris’, ‘Simpsons’, ‘What Not to Wear’ ...

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Holiday Fashion - What are YOU going to wear?

FASHION, December 2009, by Nadia Baboo Holiday Fashion What are YOU going to wear? Holiday season is right around the corner! Are you ready? Family get-togethers, school & community parties – what are you going to wear? Here are a few simple tips to pump up your fall favourites and add some shine this holiday season: 1. Add some sparkle, from your toes to your nose… • Instead ...

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CREATIVITY - Do we ALL have it?

TEEN STUFF, October 2009, by Brittney Haines CRE AT IV IT Y Do we all have it? I wanted to write about one of my passions, which is art, but I realized that some people don't relate to it. Either because they think they stink at it or they just aren't into it. Now, don't get the wrong idea, I'm definitely no Picasso or any kind of expert, but I’ve been drawing since I was old enough to ...

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Write In to GCDA

WRITE IN Here's your chance... to ask anything, talk about anything, or get something off your chest! It's anonymous! So you don't have to give your name. Choose from the list: boys, money, family, school, puberty, friends, fashion, hair and makeup, health, growing up, body image, bullying, environment, RAKs, jokes, peer pressure, dear diary, embarrassing moments, pet peeves, books, music... ANYTHING! We want to ...

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My Legs Are TOO SHORT

BODY IMAGE & EATING DISORDERS , August 2009, by Jen Charbonneau My Legs Are TOO SHORT What do you do if you think a part of your body isn't right? Dear Jen, They have surgeries for almost everything now but not for making your legs longer. If they did, I would do it because my legs are short and stumpy. I know you say that dieting isn’t healthy but ...

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Summer Style Accessories

FASHION, July 2009, by Nadia Baboo Fashion Tips: SUMMER STYLE ACCESSORIES Accessorizing is the quickest way to add some sizzle to your summer style! Tight budget? No worries, just a few inexpensive pieces can take last year’s wardrobe to new heights. Here are your top 9 'must-haves' for summer ‘09: Bold Coloured Bags Summer is all about colour and the bolder, the better! Bright yellow, ...

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Real Girl: Naella

Age: 16  Grade: 11 Sign: Aries Favourites: My fave colours are red, black and green. I absolutely love cookie dough ice cream. I also love fall fashion, comedy movies, peppermint tea, hot chocolate and the side choice ‘potatoes and chives’ at Wendys! Hobbies: Shopping and shopping! I like texting, hanging with my friends, watching movies, spending time with my wonderful family... and sadly to say I& ...

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Fashion Tips: Tummies

FASHION, January 2009, by Nadia Baboo FASHION TIPS: Tummies Tummies can be flat as a board or soft and round – six packs or baby fat. Love yours for what it is and try not to focus on changing it. Every belly is beautiful so enhance your natural beauty with all the right styles! TIP #1 Choose the correct ‘rise’! Got muffin top? It’s probably because your bottoms are ...

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