Scen Kidz

We've all seen the typical scene kids; The boys and girls at music shows with the bright skinny jeans and oversized sunglasses. Scene kids are often stereotyped as the "preppy emo", but that's just a common misconception. Here's how to become a true scene kid.

1. Work on your self-confidence. No matter where you are, people will criticize you. There will always be someone who doesn't like you; it's impossible to please everyone. You need to know that you're pretty and learn to embrace your flaws. It's important to know who you are and know what you want. Stand out to be confident. Remember, you may be scene, but everyone you're trying to please is also human. Don't ever become scene just to please your peers. Also if you are going to be a scene kid in a place where they are extremely rare, be prepared for the sometimes angry comments you will get from other people.


Don't get overconfident. Nobody wants to interact with someone who puts them down, or acts like a jerk, but don't let people walk all over you, either. You need to know just the right balance.

2. Be nice. People are actually right when they say scene kids are horrible, nasty little teenagers who spread mean rumors about others, and are very harsh to other people they know. This sadly has become a BIG factor in the 2009 scene. You don't need to fit this trend. Instead, make a good effort to be kind to others, and have an understanding that everyone has their own problems, not just you. Who knows? Maybe someday, scene kids will be considered really nice, if the kindness trends continues.



3. Become active on social networking sites. Myspace and Facebook are the main ones, only go on Twitter if you think it neccisary. Accept any friend request you get, and remember: the more sites you're on, the more popular you are. You may also want to visit www.thescenekidz.webs.com which is another scene kid social networking site that is new.


Take pictures for your page. Only upload images if they look good, and only take pictures if you know how. Taking pictures from the bottom angle, (taking it from your hips with the camera looking up), is a popular scene trend. You can also take an overhead picture with you looking up, or a mirror shot. To spice up your picture, add something flavorful; a colorful tutu, shutter shades, or big and bulky rings. Feel free to edit your picture to take out imperfections, such as acne or blackheads.


Add scene music. Bands and artists like Astor, BrokeNCYDE, 3OH!3, Dot Dot Curve(:, nevershoutnever!, LMFAO, Jeffree Star, and Scene Kidz all fall into that category. Listen to different songs, not always the same ones over and over again. Scene music has a large range; it involves most music except country and most rap. Anything techno, random, or unique will work. If you can't think of a good song, check out what other scene kids are listening to.


Having a cool online name is an option. Make sure that it's original. If you can't think of anything, have a friend give you an adjective that describes you that starts with the first letter of your name. Once you've found one that you like, try putting it at the beginning or end of your name. Use whichever one you like best! If your friend doesn't help, try looking up a word that describes you in a thesaurus. Words such as Suicide, Murder, Terror, Horror, Gore, Glamour, etc. are insanely common and will almost guarantee you an accusation of being a poser. Never, ever, set your name as "Savannah Scene" or "S4NDY SC3N3" or "Scene Samantha", etc. Using the word "scene" in your name screams fake. Find a word that isn't heard often, and then add it to your name, such as Penelope Poetry, Grace Giddy, Lee lightning, Melissa Melancholy, etc. Or maybe use your first and middle name, example; Hanna Beth, Jessica Louise, and Melissa Marie. If your name can be used as a clever wordplay, such as Alison Wonderland, try to find a witty name using that. Also, taking the names of a popular scene band or song is accepted, such as nevershoutkatelyn!, Ronnie! At the Disco, and Amy Starship. You don't even have to use your real name! Use a name you like, and make a scene name out of that. Though never claim it to be your real name. For example, TARYNtarantism says in her 'about me' its not her real name.


When you type on things like AIM or Myspace, add extra letters to your words. Type things such as "hii", "bby", "heyy", or ":]]". If you're saying goodbye to someone, type something like "xoxo", "ttyl <3", or "<3333". The word "rawr" was a crazed fad for a very long time, however lately, many scene kids who use "rawr" are seen as poseurs or out of style. Using ;; and // and :: or && is also good. Make sure to use it sparingly. Another great thing to use are words such as lyke, sexi, gawd, etc. Invent your own way of saying a word, like Lee lightning turned "yes" into "yesh" and it caught on fast. Also, look for different spellings of a word and use that, so instead of "poser", you can say "poseur". Scene kids are growing up and evolving, and occasionally talk "lyk3 th!s", although the trend is normally used by younger scene kids. Use abbreviations if you're comfortable, but always make sure that no one knows what they mean. Ex; "I'm going to the mall" would be IGTTM. You also have to know what HxC and SxE means. If you don't, then learn. SxE means straight edge, (someone who refrains from drinking, drugs, and casual sex), and HxC means hardcore. Most scene kids consider themselves to be SxE, although some are more HxC and like to be in the center of the moshpit. If you think a particular thing is funny, type "lol @ [insert particular humorous thing].


Saying that something is "so Vogue", as you could be describing someone's outfit, is a nice compliment, as Vogue is a popular fashion magazine. Some other things scene kids say are "betch", "you are the sex", "that's golden", "you're too cute STFU", or "OMG". Don't use irritating abbreviations in person. Saying "lol" is acceptable, but "rofl" and "lmao" are best left to typing conversations. Use new terms. Using words like "stellar", "rad", or "bomb" are all important aspects. However, don't say what everyone else around you is saying. If you need some inspiration, try Urban Dictionary, or even coining up your own word. If you do choose to make up your own word, make sure that it's original, and sounds good.



5 Go to shows. Shows are important, and if there is a show playing within a ten mile radius of you, you're there. Always know when your favorite bands are playing, and go to a show at least once or twice a month. Bring your other scene friends, and become familiar with the artist as a person. Talk to your friends about how you met them, and be very knowledgeable about them. Many scene kids like to memorize all of the songs from a certain band and buy all of their CD's as well.
6Get the attitude right. It's a mix of the sullen teenage lethargy that comes with the emo scene, and the anger and saucy-ness that comes with hardcore scene. Don't be mean to other scene kids and say that they aren't scene. Be a nice girl like Lee lightning. That's not to say that many scene kids aren't happy-go-lucky, but they are often a strange combination of randomness and angst. Whatever you do, make sure it works and you don't completely overdo it. Scene kids are at times very random and happy, but also at other times, completely emo. Use both as inspiration for the perfect attitude.
7Try starting a new trend. Bring something into the scene with You. Kiki kannibal brought coontails and diamonds,Gracii Gloom brought the bite necklace pose and odd socks ,Audrey kitching stayed true to Her pink hair and Chris Dakota brought the fan-hawk. Several scene queens have become famous by inventing new trends. Only try to start a new trend if you are familiar with the scene culture, and have some credibility in your social clique. If you try to start a new fad when you aren't popular or have a good reputation, people may think you are being a poser and will ignore you.

Guys1 Get scene Hair. Hair is one of the most important aspects of being scene. One of the most popular choices is to dye your hair black, and then add in neon or bright colored streaks. Bangs also look very good. However, all scene hair has layers. Your hair should be big, and should stick out in a crowd. To be unique from other scene kids, think about what you'd like your hair to be like before you dye it. Try something new that you haven't seen before, as long as it looks good! The scene guy mohawk is very risky but in the end can look rad. Spike up your hair in the back, too, but keep it choppy and voluminous. Scene hair is just the same as emo hair, but with more color and personality.
2Wear eyeliner. Black eyeliner is a must for all scene kids. Start out with the pencil eyeliner, as it is easier to apply and doesn't get as messy if you make a mistake. Once you get better at applying this, you can gradually start using liquid liner. Liquid is good for getting that cat-eye look, and looks very neat - but be warned, it's easy to mess up. There are many variations of eyeliner; wings on the outside of the eye tend to be popular. Make sure that you know what you're doing before you experiment with liquid eyeliner. Be light on the eyeliner since you're a boy; less is more. Only scene girls use colored eyeliner.


3 Wear skinny jeans. Guys should wear tight skinny jeans that embrace their legs, but should be loose on the back area. Washes such as red, black, gray, or white are the most flattering on a boy. Make sure that the jeans remain tight! If they get loose, give them a quick run in the dryer for them to regain their elastic and shrink a bit. If you can't find any jeans designed for guys, buy a pair of decent fitting girl jeans. You may feel embarrassed, but you'll feel great as soon as you see how good you look in them.
4Stock up on band shirts and graphic shirts. If you've done your music research, load up on band t-shirts (e.g. The Devil Wears Prada). Get tight fitting t-shirts, within reason. Don't wear crew necks often, as they can be very unflattering. Make sure that you know what bands are scene before advertising your shirt, as the band may be old. Vintage band shirts have never done any harm either. Shirts with birds, animal prints, and skulls have also grown to be a new fad.


However, shirts with foil print or plain colors have become overused. But, that's not to say that kids stuff like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Power Rangers, My Little Pony, Hello Kitty, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc. aren't good logos. Make sure that when you go shopping, you steer clear of these old styles.


5 Get classic shoes. Start with Vans Classics, or some Converse. These are the most common brands among scene kids. After you get used to them, you can try out some Nike high-tops, or any neon-colored shoes. If you decide to get Converse, make sure that they're bright! Colors like black and gray look good on anyone, but it takes a lot of confidence to step into the halls in bright red shoes. They may look strange at first, but they look great and stand out in any crowd. Also, many scene kids like to wear different colored shoes, such as wearing one red Converse and one black one.
6Accessories. Belts, piercings, sunglasses, and the like all play a huge role in your scene appearance. Bright belts with random prints on them and large belt buckles add style to any outfit. Oversized sunglasses or shutter shades look the best, and piercings are good, too. Remember, a couple piercings look good, but don't get so many that you scare people out of your sight! The black and white stud belt is about as classic as it gets for recognizing a scene guy.

Girls1 Get the hair. Your hair should be layered and colorful! If you decide to dye your hair black, add a couple of neon highlights. If your hair is naturally dark, consider dying it platinum blond, or a funky color like purple or pink. Bangs look good on any face, and your hair can be straight, curly, long, or short. If you don't feel like dyeing your hair different colors, then use extensions. There many girls who have long hair with tons of teased layers all throughout it. You can never go wrong, as long as you're original!
2 Dress appropriately. A lot of guides instruct band tees and bright jeans. That's a common poser mistake. Try buying clothes from places like Juicy Couture, Babycakes, Glamour Kills, Knd Kouture,Victoria's Secret, and even Aeropostale and Abercrombie work.The styles now days are far from bright and chunky. Go for adorable and cute. A lot of grays, blacks, and whites work well. Tank-top dresses, cardigans, sweater dresses, and patterned tights are very popular right now.


Shoes. Sometimes, bright shoes are okay. But make sure you have a lot of neutral colors in stock- gray flats, black flats, and hot pink ones should ALWAYS be available. Black Fashion Boots will be well used when winter hits. Also, some colorful heels are a nice touch. Low-top converse are convenient too.Odd socks are awsome do it like gracii gloom by folding over the tops.

3 Accessorize. A lot of total posers will wear five bright, different colored barrettes, bows, and headbands at the same time. Avoid this and pay attention to detail. If you have on pants with a brown seam, wear gold eyeshadow and a brown bobby pin or headband. It's those little things that will get you defined as stylish and hot.
4Wear eye makeup.Some Examples of good Scene Eye makeup are:

- Green, Pink and Blue eyeshadow or any other bold color.

-Black or dark brown liquid eyeliner

-Clear or Black Mascara

-Fake Lashes

-'Doll eyes'



Tips



Realize that you don't have to follow every little detail of this how-to.
Be random, but never over-do it. You may sound cool if you blurt out something out of context once in a while, but no one wants someone who screams "purple hippos!" every ten seconds.
Some people will hate you. Those people include punks, ska kids, and most members of the scene or local visitors of the local venue that are not scene kids. Don't label people, and then they might not hate you. You are all people, not separate species.
Don't limit yourself to one scene style, as there are many; like glamour scene/Glamcore. They just have more to do with designer labels.
Use popular scene queens for inspiration on how to look and dress. Examples of these would be Raquel Reed, Audrey Kitching, Zui Suicide, Gracii Gloom and Kiki Kannibal.
Make sure that you are very careful with your hair. It's good to use a thermal protection spray applied in your hair before your straighten or curl. It's also nice to buy lots of hairspray. Brands like Bed Head, Aussie, and Rave are all reputable brands.
When adding yourself to social networking sites, stay away from Stardoll. Stardoll contains a lot of posers trying to get a reputation in the scene world. However, Stickam is quite a good one for the scene community.
If you are not allowed to dye your hair, get colorful hair extensions like coontails or just block colors!
Scene kids are not perfect despite what you may think. They can have braces/acne/gas/weight issues/anything. Be your own person and dont follow every little detail of this page :)