If you look at any large metropolitan school, you will see a lot of the same fashion style. Emo, which can also be used for punk, emo, and scene fashion styles, has been the biggest trend in fashion and music since the turn of the century. Emo also has its musical counterpart, the Emo-style indie, screamo or techno-rock preferred most by the majority. Teens love hot pants, swoopback bangs, and heavy makeup. This is true for all ages. Emo and its related styles also include sexuality with increasing age. Emo has been controversial due to claims that it relies heavily on self-mutilation and suicide as visual concepts for makeup and clothing fashion. Scene, often considered an offshoot or emo sub-genre, is now a more prominent influence on youth. Emo stereotypes deliberately avoided to place emphasis on innocence and playful definitions of youth. An entirely black wardrobe and hair have been replaced by a rainbow array of loud, vibrant colors. Clothes are intentionally clashing and accessories accent youth, like candy bracelets. Attention is the whole point of emo and scene. The youth are more attracted to the style and desire the attention it provides. Social media allows access to hundreds and millions of friends. Personal profiles on MySpace and […] read more