Late 90s

From Britney's snake to Lil' Kim's pastie, prepare for the 2015 VMAs with our look back at the iconic fashion

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Kim Kardashian; late ‘90’s!!

Cheryl, Nadine, Kimberly, Sarah and Nicola are officially BACK - even though it feels like they never left. Here's the best of Girls Aloud

So, I'm just finally getting used to the fact that winter is over. After experiencing literally the worst winter of my life here, the warm temps seemed too good to be true. But as the weeks go by, I can finally believe that the warm weather is real! And continuing! I can finally switch out my wardrobe for summer clothes! If you're in the same position and are also looking for some outfit inspiration, here's what was available from Alloy in 1998, when skater fashion was in its mainstream…

Getting an old magazine or newspaper is a fantastic way to start exploring the past. See how people once used their language, what was included, and excluded. Memorizing events is all fine and dandy, but these don’t actually show how people would approach everyday life. Advertisements are a great way to approach what people liked and wanted.

Back in middle school and high school, I loved catalogs. I spent hours pouring over Delia*s and Alloy, but sadly, none of their clothing came in my size. Enter Girlfriends L.A., which made clothing…