Allow us to introduce ourselves: Our names are Lucy McBride
and Lesley Burr. We’re two bloggers with a love for fashion, among other things. Our site, Rusted Revolution, began as a side project – a hobby through which we could channel our observations on fashion, music, travel, food, and the arts, sharing them with whomever cared to look. Since RR’s birth in early September 2010, a growing Internet following has encouraged us to provide our readers with consistent news, trends, and reflections in the vast realm that is pop culture.
Whether you’re a girl group fanatic, a vampire slayer, or a punk-rock princess, these 90’s icons are sure to inspire, if not by fashion, than by attitude and accomplishment. These lovely ladies allow us to look back on our childhoods with pride and look to how the masses will continue their fashion legacies in the future.
Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been a style icon of ours for years, and probably always will
be. For one thing, she’s totally badass. She gets all the boys (Spike > Angel, by the way), and can kill a savage beast without so much as breaking a nail, all while making hilariously witty comments. Not to mention she’s got impeccable style. She’s the perfect mix of girly and grunge, California cool and Neo Goth, function and fashion. Girl knows where it’s at – she’s mastered the art of matching delicate feminine tops with durable leather pants and heavy jackets. She can go from killing a vampire to killing it on the dance floor at The Bronze, and all she needs to do is ditch that blood-stained coat. She can get away with chopping off her luscious locks and rocking an edgy bob. And remember that time Buffy was at the Sunnydale bank wearing a super tight maxi skirt? She’s a master of fashion DIY as well – all she needed was a letter opener and voilà! She not only had transformed her skirt into an even sexier one with slits up the side, but she delivered one hell of a roundhouse kick right to a demon/robber’s face.
Flatforms are making a comeback this summer, and we have geishas (or more recently, the Spice Girls) to thank for this trend. In fact, the Spice Girls were responsible for many a trend in my 3rd grade wardrobe – pleather, fur-trimmed collars, blue leopard print jeans, patriotic prints, platforms, mini skirts, feather boas, and colored hair mascara. As one of the most successful girl pop groups to ever exist, each member had her own unique personality. Baby was sweet and girly, Ginger was pin-up worthy and sultry, Posh was fashion-forward and edgy, Scary was wild and loud, and Sporty was down-to-earth and athletic. With a style for everyone, how could a girl not relate to at least one of the group members? Though the girl group may not be together anymore, their style lives on in the trends seen on the runway these past couple of seasons.
Bold red lips. Bleach blonde hair. KILLER abs. Only one 90’s icon comes to mind… the one, the only: Gwen Stefani. Gwen hit the music scene when she joined popular ska band No Doubt in 1986. She was instantly commended for her quirky and innovative fashions, many which she designed and constructed herself. With pieces like combat boots, heavy gold hardware, crop tops, cargo pants, and knee highs, every one of Gwen’s outfits expertly and effortlessly fused military and punk while highlighting her feminine assets. Gwen’s self-confidence and unique sartorial vision resulted in the launch of L.A.M.B. in 2004: a clothing and accessories line reflecting Stefani’s love for Japanese, Jamaican, and Guatemalan styles. While Gwen’s style has definitely evolved, she has remained true to her original image in many ways. We at RR often find ourselves thinking, “What would Gwen wear?” especially when faced with the challenge of incorporating or experimenting with a rather daring piece or trend. Gwen has endured the past couple decades as a fashion icon, and we have no doubt (get it? HAHA) that she will continue to do so.
Photo Sources:
http://www.hanscomfamily.com/page/223/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-464583/Spice-Girls-need-power-boost-weak-voices.html
http://spin1038.com/category-entertainment/entertainment-news/gwens-all-grown-up/