Our Valley Santa Clarita July/August 2016 | Page 28

BEAUTY & FASHION
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BACK TO SCHOOL

By Renne Booher
Sophia Loely-Mendelyan

“ A denim jacket makes any outfit feel like fall ”

FASHION

Trends come and go so quickly , there ’ s really no point in being a slave to them . This fall , update your Back-To-School look by grabbing staples that still fit from last year ’ s wardrobe and pair them with a couple of key new pieces that will put you ahead of the class . Kid ’ s fashion for Back-To-School this season is all about layering . Choose trendy vests and hoodies that are as stylish as they are practical . “ Fall temperatures are so unpredictable ,” said Vanessa Valencia , mother of 5 year old Dyami Fermin . “ I like to layer Dyami ’ s favorite polo shirts with plaid long-sleeved button down shirts .” As one of Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts ( SCSOPA ) top pee-wee models , Dyami wants to look fashionable yet comfortable at school . Polo shirts and classic stripped button-downs offer just the right amount of preppy . “ The classic white polo is a school staple ,” said Gabriel Lopez , SCSOPA student .

This season , add a bright colored polo for a new spin on this classic trend . This season if you are going to invest in any one piece , make it a denim jacket . “ A denim jacket makes any outfit feel like fall ,” said SCSOPA modeling student Grey Stoffel . It can be layered over your favorite romper or cutoff shorts . Remix all your summer dresses for Back-To- School by layering them over long sleeve shirts and swapping summery sandals for boots . “ My favorite Back-To-School outfit is
Liliana Rossignoli