Teenflare Volunteer Award

The FLARE Volunteer Awards are proud to announce a new category for 2009 - just for teens! In celebration of the FVA's turning 13 we are searching the country for Canada's most outstanding volunteer between the ages of 13 - 19. Perhaps you're the one, or you know of one? We would love to hear about her and profile her volunteer contributions on teenflare.com and in the pages of FLARE Magazine.

Tennessee Fashion Show With Firefighters, Police Under Review

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis officials are investigating whether some police and firefighters' sense of fashion is inappropriate.

The city's police and fire departments both launched reviews Tuesday after allegations that employees were part of a fashion show that included stripping and simulated sex.

The event, billed ``Battle of the Shields: Memphis Firefighter and Police Fashion Gala,'' was Sunday.

The investigations were announced the same day The Commercial Appeal newspaper published a column by Wendi C. Thomas about the show.

Thomas wrote that she saw nearly nude men on stage, with private parts covered in soapsuds. At least two women, she wrote, were ``hoisted in the air, their legs around men's waists.''

Some swung badges, wore department pants and held nightsticks.

A show organizer told Thomas that all the models were from the police and fire departments.

``We've got allegations that were made and we will see if it's true,'' Memphis Police spokesman Inspector Jim Tusant said. ``What one person saw may not be what someone else saw.''

Chief Alvin Benson, deputy director of the Memphis Fire Department, said he was surprised and disappointed by the allegations.

Memphis police must have permission to wear their uniforms outside work, while firefighters can't wear their uniforms away from work at all.

Source >> http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/News/

Teen Vogue Rocks

Did you know Teen Vogue is hosting a concert weekend?

On Sunday, Theodora Richards will host the teen bible's first ever band battle, Rock Meets Runway, for a panel of judges, including Debbie Harry. Apparently, they launched a contest to find the best new girl band a while back, and have narrowed the choices down to three groups (Snake Pliskin, Half Demon Doll and Pike) who'll perform for the sold-out crowd at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square. The winning bands get a record deal with Wicked Cool Records, and we're pretty sure this is just the beginning of an annual bash.

We don't know when Teen Vogue decided to be a little Sassy, but we welcome it. As long as nobody called Pussycat anything ever wins.

Allen Solly Launches Its Kids Wear Collection

Allen Solly announced the launch of its Kids Wear Collection, which is funky, uber cool, fun, stylish, frill free and comfortable. Primarily making Kidswear merchandise different, casual, fun, international and stylish.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. R Satyajit, COO, Allen Solly, said: “The organized kidswear market, excluding school uniforms, is estimated at around 2,000 crores, growing at 30% every year. The kidswear market is among the fastest growing segments in the apparel industry and Allen Solly aims at playing a key role in the branded Kidswear segment.”

90 % of the merchandise is made of 100 % cotton fabric, which is most comfortable for Children. Four strong collections namely: Colour My World, Urban Holiday, Sports Academy and Enchanted, have been built around the numerous occasions in a child's life.

Strict quality parameters have been followed while designing these clothes including testing for saliva and perspiration colour fastness. An attempt has been made at making the merchandise child safe for e.g. care has been taken to not provide any drawstring around the neck and wherever it is included - it confirms to specified length.

Back of school styles

New Hair Fashion

Teen Fashion Innovators Search

The Art Institutes and ELLEgirl magazine proudly announce the first annual Art Institutes' "Teen Fashion Innovators Search," a fashion scholarship competition for high school seniors across the US and Canada.

Scholarships totaling $230,000 will be awarded on local and national levels.

One national winner in Fashion Design and one winner in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising will be selected to receive full scholarships, each worth more than $30,000, to study at The Art Institute school of their choice from 16 locations offering fashion programs across North America.

"Design classes in high schools have become career incubators, giving students the opportunity to hone in on what they're most interested in, whether it's fashion design, patternmaking or textile design," said Bruce Dempsey, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs for The Art Institutes.

"From there they can grow that interest at design school, and turn their passion and hard work into a successful and rewarding career."

In addition to winning full scholarships, the grand prize-winning students will attend the February 2006 New York Fashion Week fashion shows with ELLEgirl editors, as well as be featured in the magazine.

source >> http://www.dexigner.com/fashion/news-g5101.html

Teen Fashion Trend -Leggings and footless tights

High Heels
OK, we are in two minds about this one. If you are going for a total retro ‘80s vibe then leggings with heels can work for you. Where you want to avoid heels and leggings is when teamed with mini skirts. That’s just a bit too retro ‘80s skanky in our books. But if you worship the heel, then team leggings with a skirt or dress that is just above or below the knee.











Shorts
Like the mini, footless tights can work really well with shorty shorts. Steer clear of teaming heels with this look as you could end up channelling Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman! Opt for cute ballet flats.















Flowing, summer dresses
Those gorgeous, floaty summer frocks that scream lightness absolutely do not work with footless tights – the contrast is far too great to pull off.















Shirt Dress
The shirt dress is another big trend this summer and looks great teamed with footless tights. The tights give this dress style another dimension.

teen hair fashion

ceaton and Jastis got new hairdos. (Are they called hairdo’s on boys? Or is there some more manly term?) They are the latest in teen fashion.

Teen Fashion Cloth

Teen Model

Aalesund, Norway


AGE: 18
HOMETOWN: Aalesund, Norway
WHAT SHE'S WEARING: "I'm wearing a flowery jacket from Benetton, a vintage blouse, a skirt by Gina Tricot, my old ballerina flats, and a bracelet bought in Turkey."
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: "People on the street and people who I meet trough my blog Cute Cassie inspire my wardrobe. I also get inspired by the way the Parisians dress --they always look so effortless chick. I also adore Alexa Chung's style."NORTHERN STAR: "I love shopping in Oslo, the capital of Norway. They have all these shops that we don't have in my hometown."
EXTRA, EXTRA: "I'm always wearing my watch, which my parents got me for my 18 birthday this summer, and I also always wear my granddad's wedding ring as a necklace. I never go anywhere without it! I think it is my lucky charm. "
GO YOUR OWN WAY: "I do not follow trends. I think style is more important than what's in fashion at the moment. Find a style you like, stick with it and make what's in fashion something of your own. "
IN THE MIX: "A simple black dress and a hat are timeless items. Dress them up or down, you'll be ready for any occasion."


Dayton, Ohio


AGE: 16
HOMETOWN: Dayton, Ohio.
WHAT SHE'S WEARING: "The dress I'm wearing I bought at Forever 21, and the boots are from a local department store. I like to contrast pieces such as a lace, frilly dress paired with beaten-up brown boots. It's the best of both worlds --feminine, yet tough.
CLOTHING CALL: "One of my favorite designers will always be Alexander Wang! I loved his Spring/Summer '08 collection. The denim shorts in that collection just make my heart melt. Marc Jacobs and Balenciaga also hit home with me. And Calvin Klein is another lovely designer ?I have fallen in love with all of his denim creations."
CHIC CLICK: "I'm an avid LOOKBOOK user, and I find a lot of photographs featured on the website inspiring. "
PAST PERFECT: "Certain eras inspire my wardrobe. I love the time where high waisted pants and lace blouses were popular. The roaring 20's are another favorite era of mine. All the ladies were so classy, and the outfits were so elegant and fashionable. "
SONG BIRD: "My style usually goes along with the music I'M listening to at that time. If im listening to Cream or Bob Dylan, i'll feel like wearing a lot of denim and leather, with possibly some boots. "
FACE FIRST: "I love my Almay daily moisturizer. It leaves my face glowing and my skin constantly soft."

Kristin Ferrandino


AGE: 14
HOMETOWN: New York, New York
WHAT SHE'S WEARING: "I am wearing a shirt and cardigan I found thrifting, flats from Calvin Klein, and a skirt and patterned tights from American Apparel. I also purchased the gold chains from American Apparel, but added a huge 'pocket watch' my Grandpa gave me to the thicker necklace. I was watching Flavor of Love and thought, 'Why not?'"
NEAR AND FAR: "I really enjoy jlinsnider, who is a relatively new designer from Las Vegas. I appreciate the whole you can rock this walking down the street aspect to her collections. But then again, I love the dramatic, haute couture vibe John Galliano brings to the runway."
MEDIA MOGUL: "My wardrobe is definitely inspired by music. Whatever is playing on my iPod translates to how I dress. The forties and fifties are great too. Who can ever have too much of Hollywood glamour or Marilyn Monroe?"
EDIT SET: "Right now I find myself slaving away to prim. Magazine, simply because I'm the Editor. Running a magazine definitely influences my style. I deal with so many interesting people every day and each of them brings a different element to my style."
CITY CHIC: "I hate to sound cliche, but the little black dress is classic. It fits every style!"