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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NEVERMIND the Rest, Grunge is Back in a Big Way

Just in time for the 20th Anniversary of the release of Nirvana's Nevermind, which just re-released in deluxe edition -- it seems that the grunge trend is coming back in a big way. Other than the irony of "grunge" also being "haute couture", the beauty of it really is being able to explore the trend at any budget.

Layers and layers of plaid, lace (dresses mostly), ripped up jeans (both pants, jackets, and everything in between), and clunky footwear make up this anti-establishment trend. While in the past the trend has focused on put on as much as possibly in any manner, this time it's making comeback in the mixing of extremes (think masculine/feminine, expensive/cheap, etc.). So, now's the time to throw on your Chuck Taylors with your favorite girly dress, and most masculine jacket and voila!

Text Corinna Fabre

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Spring, Bleached & Trashed? Yup!

I'm thinking My So-Called Life, just a little bit here, no? I think Jared Leto would agree! Heh. Well, whatever I'm down. These are hot! Mid slouch jean, ripped, torn and tattered then bleached white! Straight leg and zip fly with button closure. Made in American by Oak. Make sure to go up and size or two to get the look, you don't want these tight. Or, if you're looking for something a bit more original these babies are self made, anyone can edit their jeans to look like this, EASY! You just need scissors, sandpaper, bleach and a creative mind, go wild! It can be done to any beat-up jean you might own. Just please, make sure not to use your skinny's. This style does not look good  skin tight and with flesh popping out. Lets keep it classic, shall we? ;)