Taking the platinum plunge is one thing, but carrying it off one of the most iconic beauty looks to come out of the 90s grunge scene? That s quite another. For a lesson in aesthetic deference, look to Selena Gomez, who turned heads in London this morning with an above-the-neck vibe that took direct cues from Hole front woman, punk rocker Courtney Love.
Gomez s tribute began with softly rumpled texture, icy blonde skimming shoulders while a new set of (likely trompe l oeil) bangs edged their way into her almond gaze, her dark roots offering a bit of subtle subversion. The mane moment alone would have served as an on-the-nose-reference, but additional rock n roll detailing offered even more clarity. Aside from a cobalt-blue manicure and a set of retro, cat eye orange frames, positioned over stray fringe in a master show of insouciance (that "Nevermind" attitude Kurt Cobain coined), Gomez opted for an expertly blended, crimson red lip which, when coupled with her rebellious ensemble—replete with 90s-inspired layering—rendered the look wholly Love. Considering that blanched lengths have serious (and often onyx) roots in the music scene, Gomez s top-notch channeling proves she knows her beauty history—and she s here to make a mark all her own.
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