The 90s High Schooler

Born in 93, I can't say that I'm an expert on 90s culture or fashion because for most of the decade I was too young recognize or comprehend the trends that were thriving around me. I can say though, that this 90s revival in the 2010s has introduced a lot of colorful turtlenecks and mom jeans into my closet, and a variety of brown and burgundy lipsticks into my makeup drawer. So for this post I dug up a few items that I think represented the 90s the best and attempted to recreate a look that a high school student in the 90s may have rocked walking back from school.

I definitely did not dress like this in high school. Neither was I creative enough to even consider assembling an outfit like this one (or confident enough to actually wear it). I guess it all comes down to the fact that now, I stare at Pinterest way too much at work... -sigh-

Apparel: Velvet Mock Neck Tee in Burnished Rust (Madewell) | Petite Double Breasted Checkered Blazer (ASOS, similar one here) | Button-up Denim Skirt (Topshop) | Knee-high socks (H&M) | White Jelly Heels (American Apparel)

Makeup: Lips (Labiotte Wine Lip Tint in Shiraz Red) | Brows (Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Dark Brown) | Eyeliner (Son & Park True Black Pen Liner) | Under-eye Concealer (Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard) 

Location: Jeff and I explored a quiet street in San Francisco's North Beach area, just far away enough from the Coit Tower to avoid the tourists. Before sunset, we managed to get some shots of cool shadows peeking through trees scattered across the victorian-style homes which dominated this area. 

Photos: Jeffery Wang

♥ Cindy