How to Be a Scene Girl on a Budget
Put things in perspective., Look for a good bargain., Get a hoodie., Get some jeans., Get some tops., Take up DIY (Do It Yourself)., Find some accessories., Get some good shoes., Get some makeup., Style your hair., Find a free place to hang out...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Put things in perspective.
Remember, these are just clothes, and the places you shop are just stores.
Just because you shop at one place doesn't mean you are any less Scene.
Also, if anyone decides to make fun of you for shopping somewhere, they aren't "jealous" or anything like that; they're just a closed-minded idiot who doesn't know how to find a good bargain.
Speaking of which... -
Step 2: Look for a good bargain.
If you are on a budget, or tight on money for any reason, that means you may not be able to afford to drop $20 on a single t-shirt, or $15+ on a pair of jeans.
Start looking at second-hand stores, and start looking for good deals and sales, regardless of whether or not the place is targeted toward the Scene crowd or more edgy, alternative folks.
For example, Old Navy has comfy tank tops in basic colors, and they tend to sell for $2-$6 each.
Goodwill usually has a deal going on where clothing with a certain colored tag is marked down.
So, if you have $6 jeans with a green tag, you may be able to snag them for, say, $4.50 or so.
Neat, huh? , The best colors would be grey/black, but navy blues and any other color will do fine.
Make sure it's not baggy, but fits well and can last for awhile. , Fear not, you don't have to spend $15+ on just one pair.
Yikes.
Look for your nearest secondhand store or consignment shop and you'll find some great skinny jeans for under ten per pair.
Look for some darker colors, like black or dark blue.
For the destroyed look, take a razor to them and then wash them. , Again, don't be afraid to look at a secondhand store for graphic tees and band shirts.
Consignment shops and any secondhand place geared toward the alternative crowd should have them. (It feels great to support local businesses, doesn't it?) As stated above, Old Navy will have some cheap tanks in basic colors for about $6, so stock up.
JC Penny's Junior section also has graphic and foil-print tees, as does Wall Mart. , This is a MUST for someone on a budget.
Learning to sew is a great place to start so that, if something gets a hole in it, you don't have to worry about it.
Sewing also comes in handy if you need to make something fit better, or even want to make your own clothes.
Gothic Beauty Magazine has some fun patterns, and Dollar Tree sells sewing kits.
You should also learn to make your own jewelry, be it a simple plastic beaded bracelet or a pair of earrings.
You can find plastic beads and cord at places like Michaels and Jo Ann's in the kids' section of the store.
Just stay away from their more plastic-y cord, as the knot won't stay as well, and it breaks easier.
DIY parties can also be a fun activity for some of your friends, as you can trade the bracelets that you make, and even have access to other beads if they bring their supplies. , For starters, a 20 minute trip to Claire's and Icing will yield great results.
They have some cute jewelry, makeup, and nail polish.
A trip to a Sanrio store, or a place that sells keychain plushies can give you something fun to put on a beaded necklace.
Just remove the keychain part, put the plushie on a cord, then add your beads.
The same goes for glow sticks, which can be found at Dollar Tree. , Converse are already very popular in the scene fashion world and are very low in price.
Buy some Sharpies and go wild with colour! You can also wear Vans; since they're skater shoes, they'll be able to last awhile.
Doc Martins and Airwalk (the Ugg knockoff) are also a good choice if you're looking for boots. , All you need for the eyes is eyeliner, colourful eyeshadow, and mascara.
For skin, apply moisturizer, then some foundation, then a little powder.
Just powder or foundation can work too! , Hair is very important! The first step is straightening it, then, simply tease layers and add hairspray.
Side bangs are a must.
You can learn how to give yourself a scene haircut on in about 10 minutes, just search 'how to get scene hair'.
Also, you can buy clip in hair extensions in Claire's or any hair care store, such as Sally's or Mid K.
Some stores sell hair extensions for less than others, but if you are going to get them, try to get real hair extensions because they'll hold up longer, and they'll be easier to blend in with your hair. , Be creative! -
Step 3: Get a hoodie.
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Step 4: Get some jeans.
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Step 5: Get some tops.
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Step 6: Take up DIY (Do It Yourself).
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Step 7: Find some accessories.
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Step 8: Get some good shoes.
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Step 9: Get some makeup.
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Step 10: Style your hair.
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Step 11: Find a free place to hang out
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Step 12: like the skate park or a store or something.
Detailed Guide
Remember, these are just clothes, and the places you shop are just stores.
Just because you shop at one place doesn't mean you are any less Scene.
Also, if anyone decides to make fun of you for shopping somewhere, they aren't "jealous" or anything like that; they're just a closed-minded idiot who doesn't know how to find a good bargain.
Speaking of which...
If you are on a budget, or tight on money for any reason, that means you may not be able to afford to drop $20 on a single t-shirt, or $15+ on a pair of jeans.
Start looking at second-hand stores, and start looking for good deals and sales, regardless of whether or not the place is targeted toward the Scene crowd or more edgy, alternative folks.
For example, Old Navy has comfy tank tops in basic colors, and they tend to sell for $2-$6 each.
Goodwill usually has a deal going on where clothing with a certain colored tag is marked down.
So, if you have $6 jeans with a green tag, you may be able to snag them for, say, $4.50 or so.
Neat, huh? , The best colors would be grey/black, but navy blues and any other color will do fine.
Make sure it's not baggy, but fits well and can last for awhile. , Fear not, you don't have to spend $15+ on just one pair.
Yikes.
Look for your nearest secondhand store or consignment shop and you'll find some great skinny jeans for under ten per pair.
Look for some darker colors, like black or dark blue.
For the destroyed look, take a razor to them and then wash them. , Again, don't be afraid to look at a secondhand store for graphic tees and band shirts.
Consignment shops and any secondhand place geared toward the alternative crowd should have them. (It feels great to support local businesses, doesn't it?) As stated above, Old Navy will have some cheap tanks in basic colors for about $6, so stock up.
JC Penny's Junior section also has graphic and foil-print tees, as does Wall Mart. , This is a MUST for someone on a budget.
Learning to sew is a great place to start so that, if something gets a hole in it, you don't have to worry about it.
Sewing also comes in handy if you need to make something fit better, or even want to make your own clothes.
Gothic Beauty Magazine has some fun patterns, and Dollar Tree sells sewing kits.
You should also learn to make your own jewelry, be it a simple plastic beaded bracelet or a pair of earrings.
You can find plastic beads and cord at places like Michaels and Jo Ann's in the kids' section of the store.
Just stay away from their more plastic-y cord, as the knot won't stay as well, and it breaks easier.
DIY parties can also be a fun activity for some of your friends, as you can trade the bracelets that you make, and even have access to other beads if they bring their supplies. , For starters, a 20 minute trip to Claire's and Icing will yield great results.
They have some cute jewelry, makeup, and nail polish.
A trip to a Sanrio store, or a place that sells keychain plushies can give you something fun to put on a beaded necklace.
Just remove the keychain part, put the plushie on a cord, then add your beads.
The same goes for glow sticks, which can be found at Dollar Tree. , Converse are already very popular in the scene fashion world and are very low in price.
Buy some Sharpies and go wild with colour! You can also wear Vans; since they're skater shoes, they'll be able to last awhile.
Doc Martins and Airwalk (the Ugg knockoff) are also a good choice if you're looking for boots. , All you need for the eyes is eyeliner, colourful eyeshadow, and mascara.
For skin, apply moisturizer, then some foundation, then a little powder.
Just powder or foundation can work too! , Hair is very important! The first step is straightening it, then, simply tease layers and add hairspray.
Side bangs are a must.
You can learn how to give yourself a scene haircut on in about 10 minutes, just search 'how to get scene hair'.
Also, you can buy clip in hair extensions in Claire's or any hair care store, such as Sally's or Mid K.
Some stores sell hair extensions for less than others, but if you are going to get them, try to get real hair extensions because they'll hold up longer, and they'll be easier to blend in with your hair. , Be creative!
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