90s Babies

We have all prided ourselves on being “90s babies” at some point in our lives. Whether we wore the obnoxious “Born in the 90s” t-shirts or shared endless articles about the things from the 90s that we all remember (or don’t remember, but will pretend to for the sake of our vanity), there is a sense of pride that people born in the 1990s have.

In the past year, that decade nostalgia has become very visible in fashion. Once upon a time, 90s fashion was just a theme for date parties. Now the style has made its way into our every day lives.

Topanga Lawrence’s skirts and denim vests and Kelly Kapowski’s crop tops and florals are just some of many 90s trends that have come back into the fashion cycle.

 These trends have come back into power in such subtle ways that many people may not have even noticed. It definitely took me a while.

One of the nostalgic trends that have come back is overalls and overall dresses. I won’t lie. I was not very when I first saw the return of these farmer outfits in stores. But over time, I have seen overalls styled in ways and made in different fabrics besides denim. They have definitely grown on me. One of my favorite spring outfits this year is my American Eagle overall-type dress with a crop top underneath it. 

Speaking of crop tops, that is the returning trend that seems to have started this 90s comeback. Whether they were worn with high-waist baggy jeans or body con skirts, crop tops are a trend that were popular on 90s teen sitcoms and pop stars like Britney Spears in her “…Baby, One More Time” days.  Now, these bare-midriff showing shirts are a symbol of summer for many girls. Well, summer and Tumblr. Regardless, crop tops are everywhere from a high-fashion runway to every day Instagram. They can be styled in many different ways concerning on how much skin you really want showing.

Another look that has come back is the grunge look. Flannel shirts are bigger than ever and definitely one of my favorite trends. I love seeing one tied around someone’s waist paired with denim shorts and a tank top. Another idea is to wear a plaid skirt with a denim vest for a more chic look. Grunge has been popular for a few years on the runway and is slowly making its way into everyone’s closets again. Although it is not one that I have tried yet, it is comfortable, fashionable and lasting.

So if you are one who gets still listens to old school Nsync and gets nostalgic while remembering the Rugrats, be a true 90s child and bring its fashion into full form.

Think about it: how easy is it to find more and more fashion inspiration from reruns of Saved by the Bell? Indulge in your 90s pride by bringing it more into your closet. Hey, maybe even bring back the “Rachel” haircut. Why not?

Dress - American Eagle / Crop Top - Brandy Melville

Pink.

By the Water.

Killin' It

It's a lazy Saturday. Enough said. 

Top - Brandy Melville / Cardigan - Forever 21 / Leggings - Belk

Sorry for the lack of pictures. I'm still trying to work out the kinks with the self-timer, so a lot of my shots were too blurry to post. It's a work in progress xx

Summer 2013 Lookbook

Hey, all! I can't believe it's already almost the middle of July! Summer has been going by so quickly, which is making me very sad because I love it so much; especially the clothes. Summertime is the easiest time to dress for me. I can just quickly pull a dress out of my closet and go. I like the simple makeup, simple hairstyles, and just all around simplicity and casualness that summer allows. So I have put together a lookbook to show you all some of my favorite outfits and trends of the summer. I have created a video also that will be uploaded soon. Enjoy!

Look 1

I love, love, love this dress from American Eagle. The fabric is 100% polyester and it feels amazing on me. The dress is loose and flowy, making it perfect for summer.
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Look 2

I can pretty much assume that maxi skirts and crop tops are the two staples in many girls' closets this summer. Now, I'm 5'1, so I have been very hesitant when it comes to wearing one. But as soon as I tried this maxi skirt from Forever 21, I loved it. Also, I was so excited when I went to Italy and found this crop top (and bandeau) at Brandy Melville. I added a necklace from American Eagle to add a little accessory to the outfit.
Skirt
Top

Look 3

I will admit, I find rompers difficult. They're definitely too much trouble when you have to use the bathroom. But every once in a while I find one that I just love. I bought this romper from Forever 21. I love its pockets and its pattern. But the best part is the back (watch the video to get a glimpse). I love anything with an interesting back to it and this one is one of the bests I own.
Romper

Look 4

This top from H&M is my favorite top to wear when I'm going out at night with my friends. I love the design on it and I have been really into back black lately. I wear in the daytime by matching it with patterned shorts like these high-waist ones from Forever 21.
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Shirt

Look 5

The rule of thumb for crop tops: appropriate as long as your skirt/shorts cover your belly button. I do admit, I get a little self-conscious when wearing one, but they can be cute and innocent when matched with a skirt like this one from H&M. This crop top is actually a bit old. I bought it to wear with my kitty cat Halloween costume last year. I'm glad the crop top trend exploded, so I can get more use out of it!