Grunge Style Icon: Amy Blue

"Sometimes I feel like the city is sucking away at my soul," laments mouthy misfit Amy Blue in Gregg Araki's cult film The Doom Generation, a bizarre look at nineties L.A. youth culture. Her mix of fifties pin-up with current grunge styles saw her as a teenage Bettie Page come Courtney love and the ultimate teen style icon. Pretty but perverted, Amy looked effortlessly cool — whether she wore black lingerie or a bomber jacket and boots — something that's altogether impossible to achieve during the awkward hell that is high school. But her classic sensibility and punk aesthetic make her a style muse for all ages.

The Hair— Pin straight and flawlessly coiffed, Amy's jetty bob was both timeless but edgy. Use a round brush to blow your hair straight and curl the ends under slightly to create a bob effect. For shorter hair, use a dollop of styling gel or mousse to hold hair in place for a clean look.

The Face— Amy's retro-inspired makeup is both simple and sexy. Her creamy complexion can be achieved by applying a light foundation and setting with mineral powder. Use a liquid or gel eyeliner and brush to line your upper eyelid with a medium to thick line, flicking out the ends to create a cat-eye effect. Finish with a red lip color suited to your skin tone (blue tones for lighter complexions, orange-pink tones for darker).

The Dress— With a wardrobe of diamante-studded, cat-eye sunglasses, a see-through plastic rain coat, and an array of black mini dresses, Amy is the envy of any fashion fiend. Score vintage and charity shops for a pair of basic black Levi's, Doc Marten boots, and floral mini dresses to recreate her aesthetic of punky pin-up.

Meghan Mardon
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