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One of my favorite spots to pop into is the Lincoln Park Conservatory

SHOP CAMO HALTER TOP AND MINI SKIRT SET 20 Queen Akasha in Queen of the Damned Warner Brothers and Village Roadshow Aaliyah had some of the most iconic fashion moments in the '90s, but the costume she wore to portray Queen Akasha in this early 2000s vampire movie deserves a moment, too

So sit back, grab a packet of Pop Rocks, and instead of wondering how 1990 can be as far away from the present day as 2050 (!), enjoy these looks, which represent the very best (if "best" is the right word) of polarizing '90s fashion

This year, Im reaching for trendy pastel colors, short kitten heels, and playful details like flower accents and tiny bows

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The design mixes up a wide array of influences: from Japan to 16th-century East-Europe to Ancient Egypt