Showing posts with label doc martens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label doc martens. Show all posts

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Grunge Style Icon: Amy Blue

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"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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Saturday, March 27, 2010

What's up Doc?

Everyone loves shoes, but sometimes even the most on-trend of ladies (and gentlemen) have to give their tootsies some respite and that's where the legendary Doc Martens come in. While there's an abundance of styles now available from the gargantuan footwear brand, it's their boots we're coveting. As well as their Original styles which have become a timeless classic, there are currently some über-funky styles available- check out the Florals, Diva and Shine section of their website for some real statement shoes. Proof that DM's aren't just for aspiring rock chicks or those leaning more towards the right of the political spectrum...
Have a gander: here


Kay Weston
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