90's Hip Hop Videos That Influenced My Aesthetic

We all know that the 90's will forever be iconic. The 90's influenced so many things that we still see today whether it's music or style. I always find myself looking back at this wonderful era for inspiration for everyday outfits and incorporating it into my own sense of style. This article will show you videos that influenced my style and can help inspire yours.

ARE YOU THAT SOMEBODY - AALIYAH (1998)

Aaliyah is one of my top 5 people who influenced my style today. She brought the tomboyish but feminine persona that so many of us remember her for. This video shows style for those chill days where you don't want to do too much with your look but still want to look cute. Are you that Somebody showcased low- rise pants, showing your underwear, the sheer black cropped long sleeve, trainers, thick silver choker paired with green eye shadow, brown lips and two cute mini ponytails in the front.

The second look is all black: black loose fitting pants that have a cute shiny look to them paired with a black loose fitting leather jacket with black timberland looking boots and a red glittery bra top. The makeup showcased was a cute bold dark red lip and black eyeliner for the eyes.

The last look gives me vampire realness looks. She came through, I love the fact that her thong was popping out with the slit black skirt. Pairing it with the black tube top and sheer long sleeved fringed crop shirt made this whole look hella cute. You could wear this at the club with your girls  or just for night wear.

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjDM0Fz5ccU

                                              
ANYWHERE - 112 (1998)

 The color theme for this video is white everything. Majority of the video girls are seen with all white outfits whether its matching shirt and pants lace set, tube top with short shorts, jumpsuit, tied long sleeve with a skirt or a cute all white skater dress. The options are infinite.

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejtzsZq7A44

                          
DOIN' IT - LL COOL J (1995)

One of my favorite videos of all time and song by LL Cool J. This video showcased so much outfits for like any type of mood whether it be sexy, classy or chill. Summer 2106 looks forreal. In the beginning of the video you got the dancers going off and wearing cute metallic orange matching set shorts and crop tops.

1st look: Long sleeve jersey, with black leggings or jeans paired with bold gold hoop earrings and two low ponytails. Ultimate chill outfit!!

2nd look: You can never go wrong with a matching two piece. White furry bikini set with a cute smokey eye, glossy lips, silver hoop earrings, silver statement rings, low ponytail and french tip manicure.

3rd look: Blue long sleeve lightweight shirt tied at the chest with bright pink plaid pants.

4th look: Date night with boo looks. Fur coats are always in style, they complete outfits and is a look in themselves. 

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFjYNJiOXtA

WANNABE - SPICE GIRLS (1996)

The Spice Girls always came through with looks. Any girl can relate to at least one of them, whether it be Scary Spice, Sporty Spice, Baby Spice or Ginger Spice. The one I relate to the most is Scary Spice, she is my spirit animal. 

Sporty Spice wore blue track pants with an orange halter crop top, Baby spice a cute white mini dress and two ponytails, Sporty Spice a green tank top with low rise black and green patterned pants and Ginger Spice with the glittery sequined body suits and sheer tights. 

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJLIiF15wjQ

DON'T WALK AWAY - JADE (1992)

One of the most underrated r & b groups. Every time I listen to this song I get my life  and my mood immediately changes to happiness. 

1st look: Each member has a re-vamped cropped school or state sweater and shorts. 

2nd look: Each girl is wearing a plaid shirt whether worn normally or tied around the waist with high waist mom jeans, white tank top or v- neck top, mini hoop earrings and dog tag necklaces. The braids totally completed and gave these outfits a cute look. 

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCwlZgIQN1c

NO DIGGITY - BLACKSTREET (1996)

1st look: All black bra top and skirts, combat boots and black/white knee pads. 

2nd look: Overalls, overalls, overalls!!! 

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KL9mRus19o

GET IT ON TONIGHT - MONTELL JORDAN (1999)

1st look: Date night looks? Like I mentioned before fur coats are always the way to go!

2nd look: All white outfit for the win! White tube top, short shorts and fur collar scarf. Everything paired together plus short black bob haircut slays. 

3rd look: Girls night out with girls looks. You got the all white outfit again and a flawless outfit in the back - ribbed long sleeve and shiny grey mini skirt. 

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_C_nhzdNFI

CRUSH ON YOU - LIL KIM (1996)

Same colored outfits is my new favorite look. Lil Kim taught me with this video; she got all red, blue, yellow and green outfits shown.  In  my eyes Lil Kim's style will always be influential and inspiring it was creative, original and daring. 

1st look- Yellow outfit: Yellow wig, cropped shirt with ties to around waist, circle sunglasses and black shorts. 

2nd look- Red outfit: Fur coat, rectangular shades, red wig and matching bikini set. 

3rd look- Blue outfit: Fur coat, blue cropped wig, silver hoop earrings. 

4th look- Green outfit: Green wig, jewel earrings, sheer green matching set, green eye shadow and lips.

*Not only Lil Kim outfits were bomb but also the video models*

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDoQ2wGT6-k

ICE CREAM - RAEKWON (1995)

I've been tying knots in my shirts since like the 7th grade, it just makes everything cuter. Especially with baggy over sized shirts. Above the video girls from the videos are wearing the shirts rolled up or tied with high waist denim shorts; definitely a look for those summer days. 

*I still need a chocolate deluxe Wutang shirt* 

You got the gold chains, bandana as an accessory, hockey jerseys, crop tops and mini skirts. You can't go wrong!

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgh10of6DKA

THE RAIN (SUPADUPA FLY) - MISSY ELLIOT (1997)

I wish I was as cool as Missy Elliot. She brought flare, creativity and classic memorable looks. Every music video is different and brings a set of new effects. There's so many important outfits from this video!!

1st look: Bright green track jacket with green track pants, dark lips, cute nail design, bold knuckle rings and bangs.

2nd look: All orange-yellow fit, you got the rain coat with similar track pants, neon yellow/green shirt and orange rectangular shades. Missy's sunglasses game was on point. 

3rd look: Water waves hairstyle, dark purple lips, silver hoops, smokey eye and white tee.

4th look: Red rectangular shades, water waves hairstyle, leather motorcycle jacket, leather pants and hoops.

5th look: Yellow rain coat, white bra top, white boxer shorts with dark lips. 

6th look: Orange overalls, brown timberland boots,white tee, black circle sunglasses, water waves and hoop earrings. 

7th look: You already know that I had to include Lil Kim's cameo in this video. Black rectangle sunglasses, white collared long sleeve, Chanel overalls, red leather pants and gold/black looped belt. 

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHcyJPTTn9w

There's so many more videos that I can think of but the list would go on and on.

Thanks for viewing!!!!

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