THE SCENE SHRINE


RAWR! XD the scene style, music, art, and aesthetic has absolutely captivated me for over a decade.
i first discovered emo (from finding bands like mcr, fob, panic and paramore), which led me to finding its more colorful cousin, which seemed much more my style.
i started to discover more music, some cool scene models, and even some cute lil cartoons like pon and zi.
even now that i am an adult, i can appreciate my youthful enjoyment of the style and look back fondly.



elements of the style


there are many elements and components of the style that can come together and make something VERY swag. here's a list


skinny jeans (denim, black, colored or some patterns)
graphic tees and band tees
zip-up hoodies
converse shoes (black or neon colors, sometimes with writing on them, sometimes patterned)
vans (mostly the slip on kind, especially the black and white checker print, but sometimes the normal vans in black or various colors)
fun colorful socks, especially knee socks
BIG, choppy, razor-cut, in-your-face hairstyles with deep side bangs, short or long, in black, unnatural colors, and multi-color
big sunglasses and shutter shades
studded belts, patterned belts, belts with flashy belt buckles
lots of layered jewelry (kandi, silly band/bracelets, necklaces)
tattoos, piercings, stretched ears and other body mods
tutu skirts, sometimes ripped
elements of y2k style like short shorts, tank tops, big sunglasses etc
heavy eyeliner and bright eye makeup, sometimes with pale face makeup without blush or lipstick
zebra print, leapord print, plaid, argyle, paint splatters, skulls, checkerboard and other patterns
brass knuckles
crowns, symbols of royalty
dinosaurs, robots, zombies and unicorns
cute characters like sanrio, domo, gir, gloomybear, pikachu, etc.
beanies and "swaggy" snapbacks
hip-hop elements such as bling and grills
myspace, cameras, cell phones, tech obsession
rainbows, bright multicolor patterns
bows in various different shapes and sizes, as well as other scene=style hair clips
energy drinks like monster and rockstar
food imagery like cupcakes, pizza, tacos, and lolipops
elements of emo fashion like skulls, safety pins, razor blades, black lace, etc.



hairstyles


hair is one of the staples of completing a scene look! there are so many ways you can color, style, and decorate your hair, the possibilities are honestly endless!
some examples...

choppy haircuts, usually done with a razor voluminous tops cascading down into thinner endpieces, usually straight but sometimes curled deep side parts with bangs, or all-pushed-into-the-face type bangs, sometimes covering one or both eyes EXTENSIONS!! not just for length, but for color and fun textures and patterns such as
  • solid neon colors
  • multicolor/rainbow
  • "raccon tails" or horizontal stripes
  • animal patterns
  • cute shapes like hearts or lightning bolts
    • dyed hair, including but not limited to, black, bleach blonde, red, multicolor, unnatural colors short, medium, and long styles sometimes teased or spiked to extreme amounts bows, of all shapes, sizes, colors and textures!! sometimes multiple tiaras cute hair clips that involve any other scene elements like skulls, brass knuckles, or hello kitty headbands of different kinds bobby pins or clips directly on the bangs, or used to form a sort of faux bang



    makeup


    scene makeup could be very simple or quite complex depending on how crazy you go!!
    the base foundation of any scene look includes a good foundation, some thick, black eyeliner, and mascara.
    a more complex look might include some neon or multicolored eyeshadow, and possibly a decoration or two, like a small eyeliner heart or a star sticker on your cheek!
    you could even go for a more advanced look and add some lipstick into the equation, or decide to keep them concealer white like a classic scene gal.
    blush, contour, and highlighter aren't usually staples, but you can add them if you wish! it's up to you cx



    music


    music was huge in scene culture
    we traded burnt-cd mixtapes to play on our stereos, and later started downloading our fav albums onto our ipod nanos!
    the music scene kids listened to was actually a wide range of genres, from electronic inspired crunk, to upbeat bubblegum pop, to harsh br00tal deathcore bands!!
    a few notable examples of popular genres and bands included in those genres include....
    GET CRUNK (core)!!!
    this genre dominated the early scene with the rise of myspace, with elements from heavy genres of metal and hardcore with pop, dance, and electornica
    bands like breathe carolina, brokencyde, dotdotcurve, the medic droid, millionaires, family force five are within this genre
    pop me like a baloon
    early scene kids were very keen on several pop artists of their time, as they were much more upbeat than their emo counterparts.
    scene kids loved kesha, lady gaga, and nicki minaj, just to name a few
    pop punk, post-hardcore, and beyond
    scene kids of the later years enjoyed this type of music heavily these are bands like my chemical romance, fall out boy, paramore, bring me the horizon, a day to remember, and pierce the veil
    ooh and pop punk!! how could we forget bands like blink 182, sum 41, good charlotte, and yellowcard??
    there are several bands i'd like to mention not knowing how to categorize them, but wanted to include them bc they are important ig!!
    nevershoutnever, cobra starship, metro station, the ready set,
    i could ramble on about every sinlge niche subgenre we enjoyed as scene kids, but this covers all the major bases






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