Unsolicited Lessons from an American Girlhood—90s Edition

Speak up, but not too much

Be assertive, not bossy

Don’t be a bitch, bitch

Eyebrows, lip gloss, spaghetti straps, jeans

Be a little sexy, not slutty  

Don’t be a ho, ho

Spice Girls Loom Large:

Spice Up Your Life!

You Go Girl!

Girl Power!