When it comes to the life of a teenage girl, fashion is of primary concern. Whether it is in school, hanging out with friends, or going to the mall, teenage girls are surrounded by fashion. Magazines instruct on all of the various trends and television ads are overflowing with products to buy, shoes to wear, and new clothing lines. It's enough to make a teenage girl's head spin. Here are some basic fashion tips that will help ensure that every teenage girl is not only looking her best, but feeling her best as well.

First, everyone agrees that there is a strong message being sent to teenage girls that they need to be pencil thin. It is important to realize that as a teenager, you are still growing. Your body has not finished developing and your teenage years are not the time when you should be attempting any fad diets. The images that are displayed in fashion magazines have been airbrushed and every fashion model will tell you that they do not look exactly as they appear in magazines. Tyra Banks is a good example of that.

The first fashion tip to be addressed is that of your weight and body image. You must be careful not to engage in crash diets, or practices that will have a negative impact on your health. Eating right, exercising daily, and avoiding harmful substances such as tobacco, drugs, and alcohol is the primary foundation for your fashion success. Accept who you are, and learn to love the body that you are in; you will be with your body for a lifetime, lean to praise it, not punish it and you will find that your fashion will accessorize and enhance your body.

Drinking water is crucial to ensure that your fashion is a success. Having the best clothes, and most expensive shoes means little if your skin is pale, or your complexion is pallor. You should drink at least 8 glasses of water daily to stay well hydrated. Some teenage girls mistakenly believe that if they drink too much water they will bloat and look overweight, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, it is due to a lack of water that teenage girls bloat. It is the body's attempt of holding on to water when it has been deprived. So if you are worried that you won't fit into your favorite pair of low riders if you drink too much water, think again.