Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen embodies the fashion of the early 2000s – it offers us a time capsule of the Y2K trends which inspire what we are wearing today! Lindsay Lohan plays Lola Steppe, a teen from the big apple who has been uprooted to the suburbs of New Jersey by her family. The villain and popular girl of this teen movie is Carla Santini, played by Megan Fox. The two girls find themselves at odds over their love for the band Sidarthur and are competing with each other for the lead role in the high school production of Pygmalion. Following unlikely friendships, a journey to New York, and a run-in with the lead singer of Sidarthur, the movie is a timeless classic of early 2000s teen movies.
With icons like Lindsay Lohan and Megan Fox, it is a given that the styling for the movie will live up to expectations. Their outfits represent the early 2000s aesthetic, but in the most stylish way – Burberry mini skirts, J’adore Dior baby tees, and Coach bags all make an appearance.
As Lola enters her new suburban life, this outfit represents her grief at being taken out of the big city. Pairing a tacky, tourist ‘I heart NY’ shirt with a netted long-sleeve shirt immediately darkens Lola’s spirit. I am sure we can all relate to Lola’s outfit upon returning to our hometown after living in a big city. Paired with her iconic Coca-Cola cap necklace, this outfit is a perfect start to understanding how Lola’s style is reflective of her emotions.
Her outfits are easily transferable today, particularly Lola’s casual skater look. Low-rise trousers paired baby tee has been trendy from the 2000s and is making a resurgence today. Accessorising this casual look with a loose, black and red studded belt, airbrushed hat, and brown cross-body bag adds complexity and an assortment of texture to an otherwise simple look.
Pairing a patchwork leather jacket with jeans, a simple blue t-shirt, and a baker boy hat is the perfect inspiration for Autumn. A loud print of warm colours and accessories to keep you cosy will help reimagine your summer Y2K style for colder weather.
When we first meet Carla Santini, the popular girl of Lola’s new school, her style instantly reflects 2000s celebrities like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. From the J’adore Dior baby tee, to monogrammed bags, and a Tiffany heart necklace, the head to toe look shared with her posse is Y2K trendy and still stylish today.
Megan Fox, once again matching with her friends, continues the logomania of Y2K fashion, this time with Burberry print and Coach monograms. Burberry print bucket hats, mini skirts, and a button-up short-sleeve t-shirt is the most perfect uniform for this friend group. Pairing the recognizable print with a simple black t-shirt or khaki pants is chic and is another lesson we can take from Carla’s style.
Words by Caitlin Sahin
