Fashion
18 Pins Your '90s Self Would've Loved
I'm going to make a pretty interesting comparison here: Pins to our clothing is like toppings on our pizza. They're fun, they're colorful, and they totally make the full picture. And what's better than '90s-themed pins to spice up your backpacks, jackets, hats, and more? They're basically the most fun accessory. Though they're small, they add a serious punch.
In the '90s, it was all about the patches: Cartoon characters, catch phrases, rainbows, unicorns—you name it, our denim jackets had it. Each and every time I wore my jeans through and ripped them up, I'd add a patch. What looked cooler than that? And, when my backpack that I had all throughout elementary school ripped, you guessed it, I added patch. Not only did they mend my broken items, but they also added a super cool look.
Pins were also all the rage back in the day, but they've come all the way back in 2016. Smaller, cuter, and more minimal, pins are totally on trend this year. While we're all about the quirks, the more simple, minimal accessories are making the rounds. Enter the mini pin: one tiny metal addition with one big, spunky personality. Whether it's a lipstick, a compact, a flag, emoji, or smiley face, they always add such a cute little statement.
It's all in the math: '90s-inspired accessory plus cute little pin equals one badass accessory. These mini pins will have your '90s nostalgia all the way up.
1. The Classic Smiley
Big Bud Press Smiley Pin, $15, Urban Outfitters
Is this a photo from the '90s?
2. '90s Rappers
Old School Hip Hop Buttons, $12, Etsy
Need.
3. Old Cell
Laser Kitten '90s Cell Phone Pin, $12, Nasty Gal
Looks like my very first cell!
4. Trolls!!!
Sparkles The Troll Pin, $10, Laser Kitten
All the feels.
5. Furry Dice
Fuzzy Dice Pin, $12, Pintrill
Hell yes.
6. Internet Love
Internet Pin, $2, Etsy
I'm obsessed with this one.
7. Rad
Valley Cruise Press RAD Pin, $12, Nasty Gal
So simple, but so good.
8. Alien Love
Look how happy!
9. Bite Me
Bite Me Pin, $5, Valley Cruise Press
I don't know how many times I've said this.
10. Lisa Simpson
Lisa Simpson Pin, $3, Etsy
The skepticism in her looks is amazing.
11. Juice
Fruit Punch Pouch Pin, $12, Laser Kitten
Oh man, Capri Sun was the jam back in the day.
12. Sorry!
Sorry Not Sorry Pin, $12, Pin Trill
I'm pretty sure this was the only game I played in this decade.
13. Jelly Shoes!
Jelly Shoe Enamel Pin, $12, Tees and Tank You
I need this!!
14. Cher & Dionne
Best Friends Whatever Pin Set, $18, Laser Kitten
Buying this ASAP.
15. Lava Lamp
Lava Lamp Enamel Pin, $7, Etsy
This may be my fave in the bunch.
16. Yin And Yang
Yin Yang Pin, $10, Valley Cruise
So cute!
17. Ahh, Real Monsters
Ahhh! Real Monsters, $11, Etsy
Peak '90s!
18. Clarissa
Clarissa Pin, $15, Laser Kitten
Her outfit is also on point.
Obsessed with all of these. And the best part? If you don't feel like wearing a certain one, you can easily switch it out! I've got quite the collection going on my denim jacket, and I can't wait to build it even more with these.
