Ever since ’90s trends made a comeback a few years ago, we’ve been rediscovering (or discovering, depending on how old you are) our favorite beauty and style icons from the era. From Pamela Anderson’s bleach-blonde waves in Baywatch to the dark lipstick worn by the witches in The Craft, the decade was filled with fictional characters whose looks we coveted. Interestingly, some characters we ignored the first time around are now inspiring our wardrobes and beauty regimens. Take, for example, the 1998 version of the The Parent Trap. The movie, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, featured Lindsay Lohan in a dual role as long-lost twins who scheme to reunite their estranged parents. While it may not be on the same level as Clueless or Romy and Michele in terms of pop culture fashion impact, it does have its own iconic beauty and style moments—especially from Meredith Blake.
In the film, Hallie Parker and Annie James (Lohan in a seriously Oscar-worthy performance) attempt to sabotage the engagement between their father and his new fiancée, Meredith Blake (played by the amazing Elaine Hendrix). It’s not too difficult a task, as Meredith is nasty enough to fit into the evil stepmother stereotype seamlessly. However, though she threatens to “ship those brats off to Switzerland,” one cannot deny the woman’s stylish wardrobe and stunning makeup. Many fans of the movie have been calling for “justice for Meredith Blake” in recent years (including Hendrix herself), and it’s easy to see why— she was chic, and Hendrix once saidshe modeled Meredith after Old Hollywood icons.
If you want to incorporate some of Meredith Blake’s beauty regimen in your routine (as well as some of the other characters from The Parent Trap), keep reading for the products you’ll need!