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Get The Laid Back Girl Look

Cool, Comfy and Totally In-Style

By Michelle Kouzmine, About.com

This is the best look for the girl who loves to be comfortable and casual but still fashionable. Yes, it is possible and in fact for Winter 2007-2008, The Laid Back Girl Look really makes the grade. This look is simple to achieve; all she'll need to do is shop for comfortable clothes that express her personality and toss them on. This look really benefits from a splash of color and layering.

What She'll Need for the Look

Cool Hoody or Zippy

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This comfortable layering piece is a girls' fashion must-have. In the beginning of the season, her zippy or hoody can stand in for a light jacket, in winter wear one under a coat for an additional layer of warmth. For a laid-back yet coordinated look, pair her hoody or zippy up with the matching lounge pants. If she loves her labels, you can't go wrong with Juicy Couture or Roxy Girls, two of the hottest brand names for casual girls' wear.

The Roxy Kids Love Doves Hoody featured here is available at Zappos.com.

Lounge Pants/Lounge Suit

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Lounge pants aren't just for kicking around the house, they can look comfortable and stylish at home, at school, at the mall or just about anywhere. They look especially nice when they are combined with a coordinating hoody or zippy. The most popular brand for lounge sets is Juicy Couture, but everyone from Old Navy to D&G is making their own versions of today's lounge suit.

The Juicy Couture Drawstring Pants featured here are available at Nordstrom.com.

Comfortable Jeans

This is a great year for jeans because almost anything goes. From classic fit jeans, to bootcut denim trousers, to skinny jeans, almost all cuts are in style. She should choose her jeans based on what she's comfortable in and what fits her body type. When shopping for her jeans, however, keep in mind that darker washes are more flattering and are more popular than lighter jeans.

The Gap Updated Classic Jeans featured here are available at Gap.com.

Cool Graphic Tees

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Kids love graphic tees. Look for inexpensive tees that are fun, witty or clever; nearly all department and chain stores carry kids' tees. Or if she loves fashion, there are a lot of designer graphic tees for kids by labels such as Little Marc, Small Paul, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more. She can use her tee to really express her personality, make a statement, or just have some fun.

The Snowboarding Girl Graphic Tee featured here is available at OldNavy.com.

Hooded Tees and Hooded Thermals

Hooded casual tops will be a hit this winter. Why? Because layers are a big story in casual wear for kids. She'll love layering one of these cool hooded tops under a zippy or blazer. Toss on a pair of jeans and some colorful, coordinating shoes and she's got a well thought out yet casual look.

The GUESS Girls Hooded Pullover Henley featured here is an online exclusive at Macys.com.

Casual Shoes

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Finish her outfit off with a great pair of comfortable, casual shoes or boots. Use her shoes to add in a dash of personality and go with a bold, fun pair. Some popular and fun brands for Winter 2007-2008 are Heelys, Uggs, Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars, Vans, etnies, DC Kids, Geox, Keds, and New Balance.

The Vans Classic Slip-Ons featured here are available at Zappos.com.

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