Pea Coats Make Come-Back

         On a cold Friday night in November, 17-year-old Emily Eicheldinger arrives to Alumni Stadium, home of the Quakertown Panthers football team, wearing a gray pea coat, white silk scarf and dark blue jeans. Arriving a few minutes late, she makes her way towards the student section to enjoy the Friday night football game with her friends. When she walks up the bleacher steps, heads begin to turn and stare. As she reaches her seat, people notice her stylish coat. In the 1960s, pea coats were all the rage. Now, these warm jackets are making a return in fashion.

Coming in a variety of lengths, colors, style and materials, pea coats are becoming increasingly popular with both men and women.

            With a slightly structural design, a typical pea coat has a collar and an over-lapping button closure. Usually, the coats are made of wool. Made originally for pilots, the jackets were designed for both cold weather and comfort.

            The chic coats typically run anywhere from 75$ to 300$, depending upon the material of the coat and where it was purchased.

            In the 1960s, the classy-looking coats were made popular by first-lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Since then, the jackets were often referred to as “Jackie O jackets.”

            Today, stars like Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow, are wearing the warm coats as fashion statements. 

Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow wearing classic-style pea coats.

Headbands- Quick & Easy Style

             Fashion headbands are making a comeback. After being popular in the 1970s and 80s, headbands are beginning to take their spot on the heads of teenage girls everywhere. Every type of headband is becoming more and more popular, from fabric headbands to plastic, and they are being worn for every occasion.

            According to Seventeen Magazine Online, headbands are “a quick and easy style anyone can pull-off.”

    Headbands can be purchased anywhere from Target to online. They come in a wide selection of price ranges, depending upon the materials used, such as fabric, feathers and jewels.

            The trend started its comeback when many celebrities, such as Taylor Swift and Vanessa Hudgens, started to where “hippie headbands”. Hippie headbands are fabric headbands worn across the forehead. This hip style caught on and today, girls everywhere are sporting the new trend.

            Another type of popular headband is the plastic headband with embellishments such as bows, fabric, jewels and flowers. These headbands are being worn with everything from jeans to dresses. They can be as fancy or simple as you like.

            This comfortable style is a quick and easy fix to achieve chic style.

            The typical headband costs around 5-10$ and can be found in stores everywhere, such as Ulta Beauty Store, Target, and Forever 21.

Stars like Taylor Swift and Vanessa Hudgens wearing "Hippie Headbands."

Leggings and Yoga Pants

           Teenage girls want to both look good and be comfortable. Leggings and yoga pants do both for them. They provide a comfortable feel and also a stylish appearance. Leggings can be defined as a tight and stretchy pant that can be worn with a variety of clothing, such as dresses, long shirts, tee-shirts and sweatshirts. Yoga pants began as a “workout pant” but have evolved into more of a fashion piece. Sold by top brands such as Victoria’s Secret and American Eagle, yoga pants are becoming more commonly worn by children, teens and young adults.

            In a sense, yoga pants are an upgrade from sweatpants, providing the same amount of comfort, with added style. The pant is still worn commonly for workout purposes, but also for fashion reasons.

            Amanda Ritter, who frequently wears yoga pants, says she wears them “because there comfortable and look good.”  The 16-year-old also states, "You can be comfy wearing yoga pants and not look like a slob.”

            Leggings come in a broad selection of styles, including “liquid leggings” and sequined leggings. “Liquid leggings” are usually black leggings with a metallic look to them. This style is worn by stars all over Hollywood.

            Because of their “skin-tight” fit, some people (usually adults) tend to think that leggings and yoga pants are “inappropriate” to wear outside of the gym. They believe they are too revealing at times. Granted, they are tight on the body; however, these pants are no more “revealing” than a tight pair of jeans, which teens where constantly.

            A typical pair of yoga pants can cost anywhere from 10-75$, depending where you purchase them. They come in a variety of lengths, fits, colors and patterns, making them versatile for every wardrobe.

Stars like Miley Cyrus and Beyonce wearing leggings.

Yoga pants

"Liquid leggings"

Ugg Boots Sweep the U.S.

           All over the United States Ugg boots and slippers are becoming increasingly popular with both men and women. This comfortable and fashionable trend started about two years ago, when celebrities began to wear the boots. The public quickly caught on and today, the Ugg Australia brand is booming. Started around 1978, by Brian Smith, the Ugg Australia company has expanded largely.

With mens, womens and kids collections, the Ugg brand can be worn by all ages and sexes. They come in a variety of colors, designs, shapes, and materials.

Typically costing around 155$, depending upon style, the shoes are affordable for most consumers. Manufactured in Australia, the boots are guaranteed to have the luxury and comfort promised with every pair of shoes. Made with the finest grade-A sheepskin and quality leathers and suede, Ugg shoes are assured to please buyers.

In high-schools all over the nation as well as runways in Milan, these sheepskin boots are being obsessed over. Providing both comfort and style, the boots are being worn with everything: jeans, sweatpants, dresses and even shorts. The diversity of these shoes is what makes them so popular with both young teens and fashion gurus.

However, there are some people against of the Ugg brand, referring to the boots as “Ugglies”. This small group rebuffs the idea of the “furry boots”. These rejections are made mostly by men, who don’t see the purpose in wearing sued boots with shorts in the summer-time, like many teens do. But to these teens, the boots are the perfect choice to any outfit. Both with such a wide selection, the boots can be bought to match any ensemble.

The Ugg Australia brand has made many significant achievements over the years. In 2003, it was named “Brand of the Year” by Footwear News. Ugg footwear has also been featured on “Oprah’s Favorite Things” five times since 2000. The brand has recently teamed up with designer Jimmy Choo, to collaborate on a collection of chic and trendy boots. 

Uggs come in many heights, colors, materials and patterns.

The newest Ugg boot is the "Sparkly Ugg", featured on Oprah's Favorite Things.

"Knit Uggs" are popular among young teenagers.