31 Pages From 90s Girls’ Magazines That Will Instantly Take You Back

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John Summers • Contributor
Sep 2, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

Let's hop in the time machine - no, not a cool DeLorean - more like a pink Lisa Frank binder covered in gel pen doodles and glitter stickers. Welcome back to the magazine era.

There was a time when your entire weekend vibe depended on whether you managed to snag the latest issue of Seventeen, YM, Sugar, or CosmoGirl. You weren't just reading - you were decoding the secrets of the universe. How to flirt with your crush using body language. What your lip gloss said about your personality. Which haircut would finally make your life fall into place.

You'd lie on your bedroom floor, legs kicking in the air, highlighter uncapped, circling outfits you couldn't afford and quizzes that absolutely decided your fate. (You're 86% ready for a relationship? Good to know.)

These 31 pages are pure 90s teen energy - from butterfly clips to low-rise jeans to way-too-many chokers. Whether you were a full-on Delia's catalog girly or just lived for those "10 Back-To-School Looks He'll Notice," we promise: this one's for you.

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    77 7. 9. 8. SASSY SUGGESTS: Fashion fads can be foolish at times, but this season, crazes aren't crazy, they're easy-to-wear summer classics with a fresh new twist. Among the musts: Halter tops-especially when worn with teeny bikini bottoms...the new swimsuit! Punchy Hawaiian/Polynesian prints (totally tiki!) Hip-huggers Boardshorts and boardskirts (Surf dude duds get girly-fied!) Screaming brights (orange, green, blue, yellow) • Windbreakers •Shift dresses •Fabric fads: Terrycloth, mesh, straw
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    Gotta Problem? Salve Beauty organizers that get it together. ©1996 Caboodles is a registered trademark Plano Molding Company. Plano, IL 60545 relies les
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    wind pass mobs Rebecca and Ryan know some chances are worth taking and fashion isn't one of them. # will not pass moles in set roy I will not pass notes in school I will not pass motes in school A will not pass notes A will not pass note I will not pass note I will not pass no Swill not pass will not pa I will not pass I will will not p.stake note at will not pass notes on scho Jill not claire's " moves school I will not pass me accessories I will mot pousmoles all not pass mo DORT TECH SPRY
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    punk princess On Marina: Shirt, Demetria and Gina, $75; miniskirt, Jill Stuart; watches (left to right), Guess?, Gitano. CH 58 15 S PARADISE LIN MI MIAMI 73 NEW N GARDEN ISLAND
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    Candie's at KO expect great KOHL'S Candie's at expect g Can Candie's at KOHL expect great things Hilary Duff's new CD Most Wanted Available August 16 HILARY DUFF www.hilaryduff.com Candie's at KOHL'S
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    Talk about quick reflexes... I grabbed these shorts the second I saw them. Gotta have the clothes.
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    STEVE D MADDEN Visit us at 1370 Avenue of The Americas 14th Floor
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    D E E D necklaces page 23 headband page 22 hair clips page 22 • rings page 23 • watch page 22 GLOWS IN THE DARK LL F G DER CALL 1-800-617-A 13
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    Катя: клетчатый сарафан из чистой шерсти, GALAXY, $147; толстовка, DRRIS, $142; Ды, РЕРЕ F2, $03; толстовка, ANDRES, $162; ID, $15.
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    Jenna 15 PURRE The grunge look with purple, blue or bleached blond hair Remington, 16 Ear cuffs, body piercing, punk, clothes that show your personality Greg, 16 Tacky thrift clothes, anything that expresses your originality Jennifer, 15 Ringer shirts, corduroys, groovy retro '70s stuff, lunch pails Adriann, 14 Bell-bottoms, platforms, high boots, baby-doll tops Rutina, 16 Baggy jeans, tight shirts, pagers, platforms, noticeable lipliner Gia, 15 Leopard print, hemp necklaces, polyester Theresa,
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    Gwen Stefani SHE... really is Just A Girl Long before she jumped around all over the stage, belting out catchy tunes for No Doubt, 27-year-old Gwen Stefani never wanted to be a rock chick. "When I was at school they would ask What are you going to be when you grow up? and you'd have to draw a picture of it," she explains. "I drew a picture of myself as a bride. 1 never wanted to be a rock girl. Bascaly Thave no idea what I'm doing or how I got here." However this cute babe with cool clothes, tha
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    elisa donovan As Amber, Elisa goes fashion-wild-and in real life, she digs standout style, too. "I just don't like too many outrageous pieces at once. Like, this jacket's an attention-getter, so I'd wear it with something less flashy, like this matte silver skirt." Shirt, Love NYC, $38; jacket, Swing, $54; skirt, Mossimo, $78; stockings, K. Bell, $8; boots, Dr. Martens, $130; necklace, Lydell at Accessory Resource Gallery, $20; ring, Flashback and Freedom, Inc., $4. fashion faves: ▪ anything gre
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    ベルボだし、ちょっとダンサーっぽく ってゆーのもいかが? キャミソール¥3900 カーディガン ¥9900/共にD ouble Down池袋サンシャインシティ店 デニムパン ツ¥7900/Shoop渋谷109店 サンダル 第168 00/Shoop渋谷109店 加藤綾乃さん ROM ALL-BOTTO ベルボ 着こなし POINT 脚長効果のあるベルボトムは、オールマイティーな着こ Tシャツ¥3900/Shoop渋谷109店 デニムパン ¥8900/ココルル渋谷109店 ベルト¥1900/ ラストシーンガール渋谷109店 サンダル¥7900/ア イドル渋谷109店 肌の露出度バランスは均等にがベスト お腹はちょっと見えるくらいにおさえるより 0 なしが可能。 でも、なるべくトップスはサッパリ&タイ トに持ってきたほうがイケるよね! 大川有美子さん Tシャツ¥3800/ラストシーンガール渋谷109店 G ジャン ¥8900 ネックレス¥800/共にココルル渋谷 109店 ベルト¥4900/SWEETSTRIPPER 渋谷109店 ショートパンツ¥4900/BOOP (YON EORI)
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    sign of the times OTARGE ل TikTok @nineties_babyy fall 1999 target catalog air chair 1788 sale Euro chair. Too-cool inflatable vinyl chair-in-a-bag goes anywhere and stows away in a closet. Titanium or inkjet blue. Cool Stuff Shop
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    Cheezburger Image 10549384704
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    MANIC Contempo casuals Available at Contempo Casuals in South Coast Plaza and other locations.
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    kelly clarkson Candie's
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    She'r Get The Look! GG Christina has the look and the golden touch. Everything she touches turns to gold... literally! 20 LIFE STORY Veg Christina clues us into hip, fun streetwear. She's com- fortable and ready to bust a move on the dance floor! Our favorite genie steps out of the bottle. Go ahead, tell her what you wish for! This golden belly chain spices up a sweater-and- skirt combo. The ringlets look great in her hair as well! Cool sunglass- es go along with any outfit, even if it's not sun
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    bare arms! monkey see Monkeys and frogs do the hula on this tank that glows in the dark! XS-XL, $19; XXL and XXXL, $21; from Girlfriends L.A. 800/617-GFLA. @y2kmagazines ‣you go girl If you're a hottie and you know it, wear this shirt! Hottie tank, $18, by Self Esteem. www. selfesteem clothing.com. Hottie ▶center stage You're a rock star! (Mandy Moore digs this shirt too!) Rock Star tank, $18, by Self Esteem. Check out www.self esteem clothing.com. ROCK STAR 4feel the heat Flames burn red- hot o
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    What do they think we do on boys' night out? Imported by Kobrand Corp, from Frances Alizé DE FRANCE Anything's possible with Alizé - the pure, luscious taste of passion fruit juice with a smooth kiss of fine French cognac. It's seductively refreshing and unquestionably sophisticated. A taste that will definitely surprise you. So sip it anytime. Chilled, poured over ice, or mixed. It's the perfect touch to a perfect evening. Alizé. Infinite Passion. Infinite Possibilities. For information about A
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    dreams-wishes-hopes rishes hopes:*-dreams dreams: wishes hopes interchangeable charm necklace hands free phone fiber optic lamp claire's bath & body LO VE Betclaire's lip gloss holiday card where gift giving is all the fun www.claires.com d-ring bracelets roller sneakers
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    It's part style! Sanrio helps me feel good with what I wear, carry and use. Practical things like backpacks, baby tees, organizers, stationery, and lots more. It's been part of my style for a long time. @y2kmagazines eroppi Fashion is what you make
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    POCHACCO FE POCHACCO Sanrio 76, 88, 89, 92, 93, 94, 97 Sanrio Co., Ltd. Show your character. Badtz MaRu Keroppi You'll find Sanrio clothing that reflects your style at select department and specialty stores and Sanrio gifts and accessories at Sanrio Gift Gate or Sanrio Surprises stores. For the location of the store nearest you, or to get on our free mailing list, call us at 1-800-272-6746 (between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time). Or visit us on-line at www.sanrio.com.
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    5 Rebecca ponders the fashion mysteries of the universe in her free time. A² + B² = = = R=4 TR=16 16.3.14159 Area get the answers at claire's accessories www.claires.com @y2kmagazines 1990 CSL, INC.
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    WHERE THE SIDEWALK AND CATWALK MEET * Dereon
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    THE GOODS have a knit fit PHOTOGRAPHER: Larry Bartholomew From twin sets to tunics, pants to hats, cozy, comfy 80 SASSY DECEMBER 1996
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    * Deco 2xt *
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    = Britney Spears
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    bare arms! monkey see Monkeys and frogs do the hula on this tank that glows in the dark! XS-XL, $19; XXL and XXXL, $21; from Girlfriends L.A. 800/617-GFLA. @y2kmagazines ‣you go girl If you're a hottie and you know it, wear this shirt! Hottie tank, $18, by Self Esteem. www. selfesteem clothing.com. Hottie ‣ center stage You're a rock star! (Mandy Moore digs this shirt too!) Rock Star tank, $18, by Self Esteem. Check out www.self esteem clothing.com. ROCK STAR 4feel the heat Flames burn red- hot
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