Purse Pressure, Jewelry Jungle: It’s All in the Details

By Lynette Holloway

Don’t think they’re not looking at you.

On that first day of high school, your purse speaks volumes about who you are (at least that’s what you may think). The wrong earrings could cast you into the hall of losers (not really, but you probably believe that, too). And shoes, well, we can’t stress them enough. (That’s not true either. Shoes are, in general, highly over-rated.)

Those caveats aside, the mad rush for sneakers, sandals, earrings, bags, backpacks and the like is about to begin for high school students. And pity the poor freshman preparing to make that first big fashion statement while lacking confidence in the look of his or her backpack.

HIGH-SCHOOL STYLE SUGGESTIONS
* Teens Fall Fashion Forecast: ’80s with a Digital Edge
* Some Significant Style Advice from Your Elders

So Shopperati has rounded up some of the latest accessory looks for boys and girls that could make your outfit, ahem, completely and totally perfect!

For the Boys

Nike is the athletic shoe of choice for most teen boys. The JF12 ($160) combines the design of the Air Force 1 with craftsmanship of the Air Jordan 12, creating a mix of tradition and modern craftsmanship to create a hot new item.

Converse athletic shoes have made comeback, so your son may like a pair of these hi-top throwbacks ($40, pictured) as he glides down the hall trying to impress the girls. The shoes come in a variety of colors and styles. A slick style statement would be a pair of black suede Adidas from trendy Bluefly. But at $144, they may be the only shoes you get for fall.

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