12 THE VOORHEES SUN — AUGUST 11-17, 2010 Plaid is rad this back to school season


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skinny jean trend is not just for girls. The look is increasingly popular with boys as well. “The popularity of the boy’s bootcut and wide leg jeans is going away,” she said. “The skater look with skinny jeans is very popular, it’s a little bit of an older look for the boys.” While creating their back-to-


school look, the Moorestown Mall’s marketing department ref- erenced the dress codes of area schools. “We went onto a lot of different


Web sites and looked at what you cannot wear,” Wolstromer said. “We wanted to focus on what you could wear.” This includes dress code appro-


priate attire like longer skirts and shirts without slogans printed on them. Both Denunzio and Wol- stromer believe that fashions for younger shoppers are beginning to reflect the trends of older teens and college students. “I think when you’re looking at


fashion magazines, they’re more geared toward the older group,” said Wolstromer. “Of course in


middle school you want to mimic those trends.” To provide pre-teens and young teens with those popular trends, many retailers are creating new clothing lines geared specifically toward the age range between 10 and 14. P.S. from Aeropostale is one such store. “When you’re 10, the kids who look the coolest are the high schoolers,” said Denunzio. “We make it so they can dress like that, but still be age appropriate. We’re making sure that kids are still kids.” P.S. from Aeropostale markets


skirts and shorts with longer in- seams, higher cut shirts, and tops with a boxier fit, as opposed to the curvaceous styles designed for


teens. In addition, the store’s jeans all feature elastic waist- bands, which can be loosened or tightened. “We want the clothes to fit them longer,” said Denunzio. “So they won’t have to come out and spend the money again in a few months.” So what’s hot? According to


Wolstromer and Denunzio, par- ents will be springing for purple, popular with boys and girls this season. The preppy look is com- ing back, and fitted button down shirts are trendy. Girls will see more feminine touches like ruf- fles, crystals, and rhinestones. Bomber jackets are flying off the shelves, and jackets with zip-out hoods and liners are big among


boys. There are a few trends that will


never fade. Denim and plaid are staples that should be found in all closets, said Wolstromer. And as for back to school accessories, De- nunzio says the classic backpack is still the way to go. “Kids have too much stuff and messenger bags aren’t big enough,” she said. “Their books are heavy. The backpack still rules.” Wolstromer encourages kids and teens to continue to embrace their individuality. “I think most young people, male or female, have their own unique style,” she said. “It’s all about how something looks, how it feels and how you feel in it.”


Mayor’s message MAYOR


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phanage takes in nearly 1,500 abandoned, unwanted, stray and owner relinquished animals. In 2009, the Animal Orphanage


rescued 275 adoptable animals from high kill shelters along the east cost. All of these animals would


have been euthanized. Every animal in the shelter re-


ceived individual consideration, whether the animals are healthy, elderly, underage, sick, or injured. The shelter staff and volun- teers care for approximately 150- 200 animals on a daily basis. Programs include an animal shelter and adoption center, a mandatory spay and neuter pro- gram, volunteer opportunities and humane education classes for school children and the general public. For more information about


Woofstock or the Animal Orphan- age, visit www.theanimalorphan- age.org or call 856-627-6656.


Summer Twilight Series


The next free show in our “Summer Twilight Series” will be on Friday, Aug. 13 (rain date Aug. 15) at 7:30 p.m. at Connolly Park and will feature Satisfaction. This Rolling Stones tribute


band recreates the history and hit songs of the legendary band. Our “Legends of Rock” theme contin- ues to roll on Thursday, Aug. 26 (rain date Sept. 2) at 7:30 p.m. at Connolly Park with Big Shot, New York’s world-class tribute to recording artist Billy Joel.


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Michael Mignogna is the mayor of Voorhees. He can be reached at mmignogna16@comcast.net.


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