Finding Fashion TWEEN the Lines

 One of the key ways to find sources for your fashion inspiration (I call them "fashpirations") is to look in the least likely places first. Here are a few things you can pick up from your tween daughters...and once you're inspired, you can find many of these items right at Claire's and Justice, just minutes away in the Southdale Mall!

Oversized, Colored-Lens Glasses

Hot Topic, $12.99-$15.99

Draw appropriate attention to your eyes with this whimsical eye wear! It works especially well with other brightly colored clothing. People will be asking if you and your tween are sisters!

Florescent Lipstick

Claire's Boutique, $6.50-$10.50

Watch your mouth! That's what people will be doing once you apply a fun coat of this lip cover. People will be asking if you and your tween are sisters!

Lisa Frank Skirt

Lisa Frank Online Store, $15

Bring back the fun you used to carry around in (and on) your favorite trapper keeper! Lisa Frank never left, and she's got a whole wardrobe just waiting for you in her online store! People will be asking if you and your tween are sisters!

Jean Jacket/Dress Combo

Goodwill, $4

Stylish! Sporty! Classy! Unleash the stylish power of denim with your favorite floral-print dress for this 1-2 knockout! People will be asking if you and your tween are sisters!

These Pants

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If you fit in them, please wear these. All women who can wear these pants should wear these pants. Look at the denim!

Joel Costa is a contributing editor and well-known fashion advisor. In addition to producing articles every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, he also breeds championship-winning rabbits at his Shakopee home.