Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post, channeling my inner “mature, practical blogger” and focusing on the “grunge Gwen Stefani 90s” look:
Alright, so I’ve been totally digging that 90s Gwen Stefani vibe lately – you know, the whole grunge-but-make-it-glam thing she had going on. I wanted to try and recreate it, not like a costume, but more like, how can I actually wear this in my everyday life? So, I did a little experimenting, and here’s how it went down.
The Inspiration Dive
First things first, I needed some solid inspo. I spent a good chunk of time just scrolling through old photos. I wasn’t just looking at stage outfits, but also those candid shots, paparazzi pics – the stuff that felt more “real,” you know?
Breaking Down the Essentials
After all that looking, I started to see some patterns. It wasn’t just random chaos; there were definitely some key pieces:
- Bold Lip: Usually a deep red or a brownish-red. Not super glossy, more of a matte finish.
- Defined Brows: Thin, but not too thin. Definitely shaped, though.
- Simple Eyes: Not a ton of crazy eyeshadow. Usually just some liner and mascara.
- The Hair: Okay, this varied a lot. Sometimes it was those mini-buns, sometimes just down and kinda messy.
- The clothes: Mix and match.
My Attempt: Step-by-Step
Okay, so here’s what I actually did. I started with my face. I made sure my skin was good to go. Then came the eyebrows. I used my brow pencil and the result was fine.
For my eyes, I kept it super simple. Just a bit of black liquid liner, close to my lash line, and a couple of coats of mascara. No fancy wings or anything.
Now for the lips… I dug through my makeup bag and got the one. I dabbed a little on my finger and blended it in, then I just went straight on with the lipstick.
Hair-wise, I was feeling lazy, I just brushed it out and let it air dry for that slightly messy, “I didn’t try too hard” look.
Then I got some old clothes that I bought before. I mixed them and it looked great. I’m not sure if it’s the same as Gwen’s style but I think I got the similar look.
The Verdict
I gotta say, I was pretty happy with how it turned out! It felt like a fun way to channel that 90s energy without looking like I was headed to a costume party. The best part is, it’s all stuff I can easily incorporate into my regular routine. Might not do the mini-buns every day, but the bold lip and simple eyes? Definitely doable.
It’s all about finding what works for you and having fun with it. That’s what I learned, anyway. Go give it a try！
