Braided bracelets and necklaces are a hot new trend, but as with
all trends, who knows how long they’ll last! So before you head out to
spend your hard earned cash on picking one up, why not make your own
using Seventeen‘s tips?

Click “read more” to learn how to make a Jill Stuart and Marc by Marc Jacobs-inspired piece.

Prom gives all girls many reasons to obsess over “Me! Me! Me!” Finding the perfect date, shoes, or even nailcolor to paint on your toenails — every detail is planned months in advance! But take a moment to consider that there are girls out there who can’t even afford a dress. The Priceless Gown Project was created in Baltimore in 2004 to help high school girls who can’t finance their prom dresses to get the gowns of their dreams.

To find out more about this awesome charity and how to get involved, click “read more.”

Studded sneakers are a fun way to express yourself and add flare to an old or boring pair. Here’s how to do it:

Get a hot glue gun and pick up a pack of prism studs (like these from Michaels, available nationwide at Michael’s stores).

Before you start working, come up with a concept (studs all the way around the bottom above the rubber, studs following the trim near the laces, studs around the Converse logo, etc.).

To see the additional steps, click “read more.”

Are you and your friends great dancers? Want to win $10,000 and have great media exposure? Then you and your dance team should enter the Clearasil Pimple Blocker Battle at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City’s Times Square!

Find out more about the competition and how to enter by clicking “read more.”

Hello, fashionistas!
Here’s an outfit that I wore to a party recently. I like it because
it’s comfy and simple, yet simultaneously cute! I LOVE maroon and black
together, which is why I chose to wear those colors. The color combo to
me SCREAMS mystery and sophistication (two characteristics that
describe me). The cardigan is from Target, the maroon leotard
underneath is from Urban Outfitters, the Bread Denim jeans are from
Loehmann’s, and the boots are also from Urban Outfitters.

To check out why Alisa put this outfit together, click “read more”!

This outfit is ONE of my favorites; I always bring it home (to Virginia) with me — well, the dress, at least, and
usually mix it up with different-colored tights (purple) and shoes. I
love it so much, and it’s one of my most inexpensive purchases yet. My
dress is from a previous Target line, my shoes are from the Gap (Gap
designer, I know, how awesome!).

To check out why Madisen put this outfit together, click “read more”!

Have you seen the bottle of Bond No.9’s Brooklyn fragrance? The bottle
design, shown at left, has been praised and scorned since its release
last month. After Bond heard so many “I can do better!” comments, the
company has invited everyone to do exactly that — design a new Brooklyn
bottle! Whether you’re a professional or amateur artist, Bond No.9
wants to see what you think represents the fragrance and Brooklyn
itself.

To find out more details about the design competition, click “read more.”

Check out the best and worst dressed from the 2009 Oscars!

Want to get a great deal on a to-die-for prom dress? Um, duh- of course you do!

We
just got word that a brand new shipment of coveted designer dresses
will hit the racks at participating Filene’s Basement stores this
Saturday, February 28th with mark downs of 50% to 75% off specialty
store prices. Designer long slim dresses, ball gowns and short dresses
start as low at $40.

Mark Shulman, President of
Filene’s Basement shares that they’ve spent months acquiring the collection of designer prom
dresses that will be on offer at the sale, so it’s going to be good!

A few tips for shopping a big sale like this:

1. Get there before doors open for first dibs on the best dresses.

2. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes that are easy to change in and out of instead of annoying layers.

3. Bring heels and a strapless bra so you have an idea of what the dress will look like on prom night.

Participating
stores are located in the following cities: Boston, MA; New York, NY;
Chicago, IL; D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Aventura, FL; Columbus, OH; Cleveland,
OH; Baltimore, MD; and Paramus, NJ.

Good luck out there Seventeen shoppers and savers!

When it comes to my absolute favorite thing to wear, it’s hands down DRESSES. Dresses, dresses, dresses. I don’t
think there is anything more feminine, or form-flattering, or more
versatile. I’m not really big on wearing pants, and HATE shopping for
jeans, so a dress is always a welcome option. But since the weather is
still cold, don’t be afraid to wear a dress with a pair of tights (all
crazy colors welcome!) and a cardigan over the top.

To check out where Courtney got her outfit, click “read more”!