You may not be excited about going back to school, but there is one thing to be excited about; shopping for school clothes! Whether you're going back to high school or college we've got you covered, and we didn't forget about all those hot dates you'll soon be going on.

The 80's are back in fashion and everyone will know it when you wear this flashy "Too Legit to Quit" tee from Local Celebrity (www.localcelebrity.com). Summer isn't over yet, so have some fun and what's not to love about this bright, fun shirt? Pair the shirt with crisp white shorts from Fidelity Denim (www.fidelitydenim.com) and you've got one hot flashback! To complete the look throw on some 80's accessories and a pair of oversized sunglasses, such as this pair from the Crush line of Fortress Eyewear (www.fortresseyewear.com).

If you're on a budget - and who isn't nowadays - we recommend heading out to Steve and Barry's (www.steveandbarrys.com ) ASAP. They just filed bankruptcy and will likely be closing their stores soon (unfortunately, they don't sell online), so if you want some of their infamous $8.98 deals you better jump in the car right now. This green polo top from Dear by Amanda Bynes is perfect for that preppy look. Denim Capri's, such as this pair from Seven for All Mankind (www.sevenforallmankind.com), will dress up the look just enough while still keeping things casual, and they're ideal for those dates that last from day to night. As for the handbag, a Vera Bradley (www.verabradley.com) goes perfectly with almost any outfit, especially this one, adding a touch of class. For the guys, get a laugh and maybe (if you're lucky!) a cuddle out of this cute shirt by Local Celebrity (www.localcelebrity.com). Plaid shorts on guys are also a huge hit right now; try to find a pair that is bright and colorful to add personality, such as these Chip & Pepper shorts (www.chipandpepper.com)

 
Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy is the one to thank for this unique emo/rocker v-neck top. The top is part of Pete's Clandestine Industries clothing line (www.clandestineindustries.com). It's casual, yet stylish and hugs your body to show off that great body you've been working on all summer. These Anoname jeans (www.anoname.com) look fabulous and have some unique features of their own including a zip pocket and a flap pocket in front. 

 
This polka dot tank top from Dear by Amanda Bynes (www.steveandbarrys.com) paired with long Capri shorts from Fidelity Denim are perfect for a day of studying or just lounging around and still having that put together look. This is another great example of mixing cheap items (the tank top) with the more expensive (long Capri shorts) and creating a stylish, yet affordable outfit. For the guys, this bright pink "Harvard" shirt from Chip & Pepper (www.chipandpepper.com) is a surefire way to catch a girl's attention. Though not for everyone, a pink shirt can look great on a guy that is comfortable with himself. Khaki shorts and a lot of them are a must-have; one of our favorites is this pair from FiveFour (www.fivefourclothing.com).

 
We chose this Miss Me (www.missme.com) black and white stripe top for its glam rock style. It could be worn casually to school or if you want to dress up the look for a date try adding a black belt on top of it. The jeans are from Anoname (www.anoname.com), a denim line that prides itself on individuality, which we love! Skinny jeans look phenomenal with the top and make for the perfect glam rock look!

 
If you're looking for a sophisticated look for a date, try pairing more expensive pieces with a few less expensive ones to get a balanced look. Do NOT put every expensive item you own into one outfit just to try to impress someone. You'll end up coming off either looking desperate or like a shopaholic, neither of which will make a good impression. What we've done is pulled a classy white top from Seven for All Mankind (www.sevenforallmankind.com) with dark denim jeans from Converse One (http://onestar.target.com). Pick up cheap accessories and a pair of sunglasses (not oversized) from Claire's (www.claires.com) to help complete the look. For your handbag, definitely go with a luxury name, such as this Prada Woven handbag (recently featured in the "Sex and the City" movie). If you can't afford to buy this handbag or a similar one try out Bag, Borrow or Steal (www.bagborroworsteal.com) where you can rent a bag for a week at a time. If you only do this for those super special occasions it is very affordable. For the guys, this dark blue striped button-down shirt from Seven for All Mankind (www.sevenforallmankind.com) is a great choice for a trendy, yet dressy appearance. Turn to Justin Timberlake's William Rast (www.williamrast.com) clothing line for your jeans. Though you may wonder why you'd pay more for these jeans than a cheaper pair at Target, the superb fit and unique pocket designs are the reason as they add sophistication to dress the jeans up. Try to stick with a pair of inexpensive black dress shoes for this to balance the look considering the clothing is more expensive. For sunglasses you can go cheap or expensive, whichever your budget allows. If you go cheap we are big fans of the Kreed line from Fortress Eyewear (www.fortresseyewear.com) as they offer affordable sunglasses that look high-end. For the more expensive, check out Mosley Tribes (www.mosleytribes.com), they have been worn by everyone from Ashton Kutcher to John Mayer, Matt Leinart to Jamie Foxx, and have been featured in the hit HBO series, Entourage.

We'd like to thank our models, Trish, Jeff, and Nikki. We'd also like to thank all of the designers and companies that contributed to making this issue possible; Le Petitpas, Vera Bradley, BagBorroworSteal.com, Fortress Eyewear, Seven for All Mankind, Steve & Barry's, Target, Claire's, Mosley Tribes, William Rast, FiveFour, Local Celebrity, Anoname, Miss Me, Chip & Pepper, Fidelity Denim, True Love & False Idols, and Clandestine Industries. 

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