It’s okay if you mix clothes together and make things trendy in a unique, ‘you’-kind-of-way to show off your own style while using just the tiniest bit of copying from someone else, like layering jewelry. Mom jeans are in style. But remember,baggy jeans look great on some people, but not everyone. Boys shouldn’t avoid baggy jeans unless they want to go for that particular look. Distressed jeans are in and you can make your own! Get help from an older sibling or cousin who can help you not rip the holes straight across, but blend them. Before cutting up your jeans, you can practice on fabric, experimenting with fraying and cutting. Learn how to “ladder” jeans. Sweaters! Cardigans are in style, as are lightweight v-neck sweaters with a tank top for girls. Polo shirts aren’t nerdy if you wear them right, so it all depends on how you look and how you wear them! Try a simple polo with skinny jeans and shoes like Converse or similar. A plain polo in a basic color is nice. If you want to get a polo, though, get some from Ralph Lauren or Lacoste. Ralph Lauren is known for their polo shirts. If you can’t afford polo shirts from these stores, Abercrombie, Hollister, Ardene and Aeropostale always have good ones. Polo shirts may not look good on girls that have breasts, and are often form fitting, showing where the top of your jeans may have a muffin top. Hoodies are essential according to some. They go with almost everything! Make sure the hoodie is a good fit, but baggy and loose can also look cute with skinnies. Girls can wear a sweater and skirt combo.
Get some new shoes. Some good choices are Heelys, Nike free-runs, Converse, Sperry’s, Reeboks, and combat boots. Boys can wear a watch that goes with their personality. It could either be a sports watch, a formal one, one with leather strap etc.
If you end up with a pimple, do not squeeze it, because this can lead to a little dent in your skin called a pockmark that lasts years after the pimple is gone. There is a special tool for removing pimples and blackheads with a loop on the end. Before doing this, or even washing your face you can fill the sink with warm water, put a towel over your head, and lean over the sink. The steam will open your pores, helping acne wash penetrate. Try putting liquid cover-up on, and after it dries put some powder cover-up on. Washing your face more than twice a day will dry out your skin, making it scaly and flaky, and will cause more acne and then you’ll have a bigger problem.
Again, if manicures aren’t your thing, you do not have to go out and get them.
Greasy hair isn’t exactly attractive, so be sure to wash it regularly! Make sure that if you have braces you get clear bands! But with clear bands make sure you don’t eat something that can stain them.
Layered hair is a classic style for longer hair just like straight hair. You curl your hair at home. Straightening can damage the scalp and hair, whether done permanently or with an iron. So, try to minimise the chemical and stick to more healthy options.
Tote bags are stylish for girls. But if you have a long way to walk, a backpack with a lot if books that goes on your back is the best choice. If you ride or walk to school you will need a backpack with two well-padded shoulders.
Listen to what people are saying, and respond to let them know you were paying attention. Ask people lots of questions to show them that you care. Make the conversation about other people, not just yourself. Don’t just brag about yourself. Make sure to ask about them too.
Avoid gossiping whenever you can, or you’ll have a reputation as a gossip and no one will trust you. Don’t compete with other girls at school. It’ll make you look desperate. If another kid wants to compete with you in popularity, dating, or style, say “No. I don’t need a contest to prove I am good. " Never be phony, or pretend to be friends with someone you don’t like. Be sympathetic and show empathy when someone narrates a painful experience. Compliment someone on their hair, clothes, shoes, backpack, etc. when they look good or when you feel they need it to cheer up. Be respectful to everyone, including teachers, your friends, and other kids. Be cheerful, natural, and outgoing. Create a balance between work and entertainment.
You don’t have to be nice to every person of the opposite gender but don’t be mean to people you like because you think it’s flirting, either. If you’re not ready to like people romantically or to try to date people, don’t worry about it. You’ll know when it’s time, and there’s no need to rush.
Try to talk to some popular people and maybe invite them to a party or just to hang out. Try not to look desperate to become popular while doing this. Do not leave your old friends behind just to be popular. Treat everyone equally and treat others the way you would want to be treated. Try to make a lot of good, trustworthy friends. Don’t reveal too much about yourself. Keep people wondering.
This doesn’t mean you should be completely fake. It just means you should be absorbed in what you’re doing instead of always wanting to be doing something “cooler” or “better. "
Being confident doesn’t mean thinking you’re perfect. In fact, being aware of some of your flaws and the things that you can improve will make you an even more confident person. Being confident also means having confident body language. You should keep your head high, look straight ahead, and have good posture so that you look comfortable with who you are.
If you’re popular, then you’ll be able to set the trends, not try to follow them. Of course, it’s impossible to stop caring about what people think overnight. But you have to make an effort to be your own person to get started.
If you’re popular, then you’ll be able to set the trends, not try to follow them. Of course, it’s impossible to stop caring about what people think overnight. But you have to make an effort to be your own person to get started.
If someone wants to be your friend, don’t push them away or avoid them. Instead, try to be friendly, and see if they’re a good friend to you. And if they’re not, then get busy with your work or tell them, so they know they hurt you. Don’t ditch your BFF just because some “popular” kids think your friend isn’t cool. In the right time, try to show them how caring they really are.
If you have a lab partner or do group work, be friendly and nice to the people, even if you don’t think you have much in common. You don’t have to raise your hand every two seconds to make other students notice you. Just participate when you have something new or helpful to say. Give others a chance too. If you have a test coming up, see if you want to form a study group with a few people. That can be an excuse for you to socialize a bit more.
You don’t have to be the most athletic person in the world to join a sports team, either. You just have to have some drive and the desire to learn something new.
If you join a club, remember that it’s the fact you enjoy the club’s activities that will attract other people to you, not the fact you have joined the club. Show enthusiasm and share your passion with others so they get enthused by your enjoyment and want to be around you. Joining a club can also help you find something new that interests you, which will boost your confidence and make you feel like a more dynamic person.
If there are older kids in your neighborhood, then they can help you build your reputation, too – being popular in the sixth grade doesn’t mean only talking to sixth graders. Try to share what you learn, when it could help them. As you learn, you will find others having a hard time dealing with something you could help. Be open to help and don’t expect immediate popularity. Sometimes, you have to just do whatever you could for others and treasure the memories.
