Not dissimilar from y2k, you’ve probably seen McBling all over your Instagram feed. Inspired by the early 2000s when Paris Hilton was at large, bedazzled Blackberrys were the ‘It’ phone and ‘juicy’ was embellished on the back of everything. Think baby pink, in-your-face bling, diamantes, low-rise pants, textures and powerful prints. This aesthetic is definitely one to catch your eye, so here’s all the inspo you need to take you back in time.
Textures galore
A mixture of textures is a must for this trend, particularly velour, fishnet, fluff and denim – so it’s time to get creative.
In this throwback look from Paris Hilton, she rocked this night-out look in a black fishnet top with a pink low-rise micro skirt complete with a diamante belt.
In another throwback look from Paris Hilton, she looked pretty in pink in a sheer babydoll dress with fluffy trimmings as she held her bedazzled flip phone (of course).
Bringing big energy, Latto wore a Pucci outfit with a pink fluffy bralet, micro bag and embellished heeled sandals – very Barbie.
Looking bad and boujee, Latto also wore a fishnet top with a denim bikini and micro skirt for her Booty music video.
Always one to stand out from the crowd, Cardi B embraced the rainbow with a Marni multicoloured fluffy hat, white tank top, low-rise jeans and Balenciaga x Crocs Rubber Boots styled with Balenciaga White Cat Eye Sunglasses and a Maison Margiela Snatched Clutch Bag.
Queen of bling in this Swarovski look, Paris Hilton wore a pink velour mini dress to shine like a diamond.
Velour sets
A velour set is a must-have for every McBling girl’s wardrobe, we love the fits from Juicy Couture and Baby Phat below – the OG 2000s brands – just don’t forget the diamante embellishments!
The Micro Skirt
Like y2k, the micro skirt is essential to the McBling aesthetic as skirts got even shorter in the early 2000s, so get ready to bare your legs like these fashion babes.
Denim for days, Amy Hallimond nailed the double-denim look in a Zara corset, Urban Outfitters micro skirt and Skinny Dip mini bag.
Amy also rocked this lime green micro skirt from Depop styled with the same Zara corset, shades and a silver studded belt.
Delilah Belle wore a Vintage Marcela micro set with a Dolce and Gabbana blue mini bag and a diamante belt for that extra bling.
ZARA – MICRO SKIRT
Baby tee
Short and sweet, baby tees complete any McBling outfit, here are our faves:
Anisa Alexis looked cute as can be in a black Baby Phat tee with diamante embellishments.
Not your angel, Insta baddie Flossie wore a vintage baby tee with low-rise cargo pants and a bedazzled denim cap.
Always one to rock a retro look, Dua Lipa wore a vintage lime green tee with low-rise jeans and killer shades.
BAD HANDWRITING – BABY TEE
ASYOU – BABY TEE
Words by Emily Hemsley
Graphics By Arundhati Das
