a. Popular fashion trends for fall 2012 include chunky bracelets, wearing multilayered necklaces, and Gossip Girl–inspired flowered headbands.

b. Popular fashion trends for fall 2012 include chunky bracelets, multilayered necklaces, and Gossip Girl–inspired flowered headbands.

a. The fashionably dressed teenage girl will wear neon sneakers and carry a multicolored backpack.

b. The fashionably dressed teenage girl will wear neon sneakers and be carrying a multicolored backpack.

a. Favorite fall 2012 footwear choices include chunky platform shoes, ballet flats, and wearing shiny colors.

b. Favorite fall 2012 footwear choices include chunky platform heels, ballet flats, and shoes in shiny colors.

a. As she dresses for the first day of school, the fashion-conscious young lady will want to wear a knit beanie hat, fasten a floral pin on her jacket, and strap a checkered backpack over her shoulders.

b. As she dresses for the first day of school, the fashion-conscious young lady will want to wear a knit beanie hat, fastening a floral pin on her jacket, and to strap a checkered backpack over her shoulders.

a. She wanted to dress fashionably but economically.

b. She wanted to dress fashionably but she wanted to be economical.