Get The Look: 90's Grunge (Summer Edition)

Hey there my cheap chic chicas! :-)
The word of the day is "grunge", can you say it with me? GRRRR-UNNNNN-GE. Good job!

HISTORY OF GRUNGE FASHION:
Back in the early 90's, a new style of music called 'grunge rock' emerged from the state of Washington! It was introduces by groups like Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and of course Nirvana! In addition to this dope new style of music came an "I don't give a care" type of attitude and the style that I'm about to talk about :3

Now, how do I dress like that?
Well there really aren't any set "rules" for the grunge look, except for don't put too much effort into trying to accomplish the look, nobody likes a poser ;-)


Tops

First off, a nice wife beater would be a good choice, preferably a WHITE one, but if you don't have one, don't fret ;-)

I got a bunch of tanks from Papaya for $4.99, but if you don't mind wearing a spaghetti strapped camisole, they're only $2.99!!!

A basic tee shirt would be a good choice as well! Again, like the previous suggestion, I only suggest white, but you can wear whatever color you want, but you do get bonus points if you can find a really nice band tee!
Basic tee shirts at Target are only $8.00 !

DENIM VESTS! OMG, if you add one of these to your look, then you're just adding that crazy cool addition (a cutoff flannel would be pretty hot too, since its too warm out for one). They can get pretty pricey so I'd suggest that you make your own! I can do a blog post about it later if you'd like, but all you have to do is cut the sleeves off of a denim jacket! THAT EASY :-)

Bottoms!

High waisted shorts ! Okay, the most common form of cutoff shorts are made by Levi's. I'm going to profess how cheap I am by saying this: although I think they're ADORABLE, there is no way in heck I'm buying a pair off of a whim. I'd have to save up for them in advance & dedicate a fund to it. So instead, I went to goodwill & found a pair of mom jeans (the brand was Lee) & they were really cheap so I just cut them into some nice cuffed shorts :-)

RIPPED JEANS. 'Nuff said ;-)
but seriously, in early grunge fashion, people would were ripped up jeans that weren't early 2000's hiphop baggy & not Lil' Wayne tight, but they were just right. A nice comfortable look, where you didnt have to worry about your pants falling off.

Most stores wanna charge crack prices (Dave Chappelle reference lol!) for ripped jeans when you could simply take a pair of jeans, dampen them, cut slits in the front, or run a razor over them to make them look worn (if you wanted to, you could just do both). Afer, you should pop em in the washing machine, dryer! This not only saves money, but its also SUPER FUN.


Shoes, ohmagad, SHOES!












Combat boots :-)
Doc Marten's are gorgeous & I was fortunate to receive some as a gift a while ago (THANKS MOM), but they really arent that reasonable :-( so instead you can go to Marshalls and find some! I got my short ones for about $20 at Marshalls, or if you're cool enough, go thrift a pair :-)

TAYLOR GANG. <--Ignore the Wiz Khalifa reference, lol. Yeah a nice pair of chucks would be the beez kneez! The low top ones cost about $20, they're pretty cheap!

Dresses!

Thanks to the queen of grunge Courtney Love, the whole babydoll dress with maryjane pumps, and combat boots thing was insanely COOL! I got a babydoll dress from Marshalls for about $25. its blue with a peter pan collar.

LINK OF THE DAY:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbBbFH9fAg

Please comment with any requests or whatever you like/dislike about my blog! I'd love to hear some feedback <3

Much Love & ROCK ON,
$ky

Get The Look: Around the Way Girl

Before I begin my terrible puns and alliterations, I'd like to give a shoutout to http://aroundthewaygirl.blogspot.com/ for inspiring this post :-)

BACK TO THIS POST! Now I bet you beautiful souls are wondering what an around the way girl is. An around the way girl has been defined as "a girl with extentions in her hair, bamboo earrings at least two pairs" by the wonderful mister LL Cool J. I, however, slightly disagree with mister Cool J's definition. I'm definitely a sassy, stylish, girl next door that is known to rock some bamboo earrings, but I don't wear weave or have a nasty attitude.
(If you don't know, this is the cut I'm refering to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwgt9Dxyyv0 )

BEFORE I COMPOSE MY DEFINITION, I'm gonna give you all a "shopping list".
-your freshest kicks (doesn't matter if theyre nike, jordan, vans, or zips, if you think theyre fresh, so do I lol)
-the skinniest skinny jeans you can find in your closet (leggings/yoga leggings work as well, wild prints are hot lol) & double brownie points if they're cuffed
-a loose tank, a fitted tee, a crop top, muscle shirt or whatever kind of blouse your little heart desires.
-A dookie chain (I got mine from Forever 21 so dont worry about price, it was cheap)
-bamboo earrings (of course)
-whatever other jewelry you LOVE (preferably gold)
-a bold cat eye, or a bold lip, or both if you're that much of a thug!!
-a trucker hat or snapback (or a fedora if you can pull it off!)

NOW THIS IS 'MY' DEFINITION OF AN AROUND THE WAY GIRL.
An around the way girl is: a young girl that isnt afraid to be herself & wears what makes HER happy. Whether that be her favorite kicks and a tee, or a pair of 20 inch stilettos & a dress, it doesn't really matter because she's confident. The only issue I have with LL's definition is that he describes her in a way in which she sounds kinda like a ghetto snob, boushie or just straight up siditty lol. But yeah, all ranting aside, I really LOVE this song and the underlying meaning; a confident girl next door with crazy cool fashion!

BONUS PRESENT FOR MY LOVELY READERS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzAS5kV1gFs
I saw Diggy Simmons in concert a few months ago (he came to my town) and I recently found this remix he did to this LL classic! (If that doesn't convince you, Kevin McCall is on here too! He was on 'Strip' by Chris Brown)

YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL....IT'S TRUE,
$ky

How about you DO IT YOURSELF: Fringed crop tops

Isn't this shirt just cute? Don't you just wanna go pick up your car keys and take a trip to AAAAALL the way over to the mall & spend more than you wanna on this crafty cotton crop? OF COURSE YOU DON'T, so I'm going to show you how to make one! (its so basic, I shouldnt even be wasting a blog post on it, but ehh I'll do it LOL).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
-A shirt you dont mind cutting up
-GOOD scissors
-creativity
-patience
-imagination
-aaaand beads are optional ;)

STIZZEPS
1) lay your shirt on a flat surface & decide how high you want the fringe to come up
2) cut strips in whatever thickness you'd like around the bottom of your shirt(about 1/2 inch would be ideal, but do what floats your boat) up to your designated stopping spot
3) TWIRL AND STRETCH the strips and if you'd like, string the beads as high as you'd like and then tie the ends
4) ENJOY

LOVE PEACE & CHICKEN GREASE,
$ky

Fashion Icon: Kreayshawn

If you haven't already guessed who this post is going to be about, I'll give you a hint: she's kreay-krey kute! Gave up? All right I'll tell you....its KREAYSHAWN!

Yes, this post is dedicated to none other than that kreay-zy girl that told us that gucci, louis, fendi, and prada were for basic chicks and she don't even bothaaa! (thank God for my amazing improvised censoring skills lol). I REALLY wanna tell you how inexpensive her look is & how adorbs she is :)

NOW LET'S GET IT CRACKIN UP IN THIS PIECE. (too much rap?)

okay, let's break down her gawwww-gous makeup (and face)
-Kreayshawn(which btw is a unique way of spelling 'creation', see how crafty she is?) goes nowhere without her signature cat-eye! I would personally suggest that you use a liquid or gel liner, but a fine brush dipped in water and black eyeshadow will do the trick! She has been quoted as saying that she's used Wet N' Wild eyeliner since the beginning of time! You can find it at any drug store or even like a convenience store (is that what you call walmart and target? if so then yes!!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8dieL6KLrE HOW TO DO A CATEYE.
-NO EYESHADOW. Point blank kiddos.
-She seems to wear a good full coverage foundation. I'm personally a fan of MAC, Bobbi Brown and Maybelline FIT ME, but we're just going to focus on the FIT ME product because its the perfect drug store alternative.
-Her lips are always cute, but if you're going for a "Gucci, Gucci" look (if you've been under a rock & not seen it, here it goes lol http://www.mtv.com/videos/kreayshawn/668829/gucci-gucci.jhtml ) a nude lip or just some chapstick is ideal because her lips definitely are just matte, no shine. But for this picture, a red lipstick would be your best choice. MAC's Ruby Woo is the best red I've ever used, its about $14 (correct me if i'm wrong) & last FOREVER! I've had it since December and haven't run out yet! It's definitely a good investment, but it shouldnt be a priority! If you have a red you like, just use it baby squirrel!

now let's briefly talk about her threads!
-Kreay is definitely about self expression and wearing whatever you think is cute, so just doowutchalike (digital underground reference)!!
-I've seen her wearing button ups, graphic tees, denim vests, skinny jeans, shorty shorts, crop tops, leggins, everything under the sun! But one thing about kreay is that she doesn't sacrifice comfort for fashion, she is always wearing sneakers because heels KILL HER FEET.

DEM JOOLZ!
-oh my baby back ribs, she has the coolest jewelry EVER! It ranges from bamboo earrings (check out my previous fresh prince post, it talks about it), multi finger rings, name plate necklaces, charm bracelets & whatever the heck her itty bitty heart desires.

Yes & let me briefly touch on her hair!
-its two toned, and flipped. Now isnt that how you spell $waggggg???

welp, I'm out of stuff to write, any suggestions, just comment and I can address it in a comment or new post ;)

PEACE OUT GIRL SCOUTS,
$ky

Fashion Icon: Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin West Philadelphia born and raised.... (I triple dog dare you to finish it!)
So if you haven't already guessed, this blog post is dedicated to the funky fresh fashions that were made popular by Little Willie From Philly  on his hit TV show, the fresh prince of bel-air! Since this blog is so new, I think I might have to make this statement solid and in all caps, lol! So here it goes : I AM TOTALLY OBSESSED WITH 90'S NOSTALGIA & NERDY BLIPSTERS. This is due to the fact that 1) I am a product of the 90s and 2) I love what I am, lol ;-) This will be 100% evident in my future posts.

So let's dissect this look one piece at a time :-)

FIRST OFF- The hats!

Oh sweet baby Jesus!! Will always had the stupid hats! They were crazy!!

I saw "official" (yeah, not sure if it is, but I think so, LOL) Fresh Prince hats at http://store.imstarvinlikemarvin.com/product/the-fresh-prince-sb BUT THEY'RE SOLD OUT D-:

They were only like $35 (which isn't my first choice, but y'know I MUST have this hat, LOL) but we can't get em >:-(. So instead, how about a snapback with the fre$hest design you can find, cuz thats what Will was really about because he was just expressing himself! I've seen the CUTEST hats at http://www.zumiez.com/

and in the store, so check there :-P

NEXT- JEWELRYYY!!

Ahhhh, I LOVE bamboo earrings, I buy all of mine from Icing by Claire's & they're only $10!! But every time I've been in there, they were 50% off!!!!!

NEXT- THOSE CLOTHES!!

Will wore some crazy day-glo clothing, not like De La Soul status, but y'know funky fresh!

for this, I'd probably wear a phat denim jacket(since its summer, a denim vest would be more practical) and and a t-shirt with the craziest design you can find!

You can find these bad boys at Macy's, Pac Sun, Old Navy, Gap, OR you could just be the crafty individual you are and cut the sleeves off of a denim jacket (one that you dont mind cutting of course).

A tee shirt like this is awesome!! I have one with a blonde girl on it that I got from Zumiez for $20. This shirt is perfect because it's neon, the little girl is fresh to death & its like a throwback to Yo! MTV Raps!! (If you aren't aware of it, please go on google & type that into the search bar, lol). http://www.zumiez.com/

FOR BOTTOMS- Something slim

So for this, we're gonna want a very slim look on the bottom! The best choice would be a pair of yoga leggings (just go to PINK, they're only $34, lol) or some skinny jeans (I SUGGEST TARGET!).

http://www.victoriassecret.com/ http://www.target.com/

FINALLY- DEM KICKS!!!!
On the fresh prince, Will always had the freshest jordans, but since we are super cheap (or just money conscious, which is 100% okay!) that's not an options!! So how about some Vans? They are my FAVE type of sneaker & they're only $40 :-) http://www.vans.com/ if a pair of vans is not an option, target has a great dupe! http://www.target.com/

Just add anything else that you think will make you the dopest, phattest, most FRESH PRINCESS in your area!

STAY FR3$H!
-$ky