My Daughter is in the Wall Street Journal

Back in December, I wrote a week of blogs about my daughter's sense of fashion in Junior High Fashion Week.

Last week, I got an email from a fashion editor of the Wall Street Journal. She saw my Junior High Fashion Week blogs and was interested in interviewing my daughter for an article she was writing. So Juliana and I were interviewed by phone.

The editor, Elizabeth Holmes, loved what Juliana had to say. Apparently some of the teens Elizabeth spoke with gave "one word" answers. Not my daughter.

Juliana is featured prominently in the article talking about her "comfortable and cool" style.

Check it out!

Wall Street Journal article: WHY NOT WEAR PAJAMAS ALL DAY?

Junior High Fashion Week - Day 5

It's Friday and the last day of Junior High Fashion Week!

I want to make a note about all these clothes, that have to be paid for somehow. Since I have only one child, and I like clothes, I tend to buy her a fair amount of clothing. But, she also gets an allowance and is expected to help pay for certain things.

Next week, I'll be highlighting different approaches to allowance. Stop by and add your "two cents."

Friday's Fashion: "Ahh, it's almost the weekend. Time for yoga pants and slippers."

T-shirt - Hollister

Cami - Aeropostale

Yoga pants - Pink

Slippers - Target

Here's the back view.

Last night we went to a high school information night. How did this happen?! How is my baby ready to look at high schools? Next year, I'll be doing a High School Fashion Week. But that's a long, long time from now. Right?

Junior High Fashion Week - Day 1

Welcome to Junior High Fashion Week here at Planet Parenting. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of the current fashions worn by my 8th grade daughter.

JUNIOR HIGH FASHION RULES: (According to Juliana, 8th grade)

1. Khakis are NOT for school. Only jeans and sweatpants are acceptable.

2. A skirt is OK, but can't be too dressy.

3. Shorts are good but only short-shorts. (Unfortunately this goes against the school's dress code.) Long shorts are an affront to mankind.

4. Flip-flops are always appropriate footwear.

5. T-shirts must be fitted (not loose) and always worn with a cami underneath.

Monday's Fashion - "Always start the week out right. Wear jeans."

T-shirt & Cami - Wet Seal

Belt - Hot Topic

Jeans - Macy's

Boots - DSW

What I find most interesting about Junior High fashion is that it's a complete dichotomy, just like kids' personalities. One day Juliana will dress up in a skirt and cute shoes. The next day she looks like she just rolled out of bed in pajama pants and a baggy sweatshirt.

In Junior High, whatever the mood, there's a matching fashion to wear.