- Janice Hampton is a poet, writer, and
fashion enthusiast who goes by Janice Glimmer online. - In June, Hampton posted a
TikTok video — which now has over 1.4 million views — in which she showed whatDisney princesses might wear if they starred inmovies from the '90s and2000s , like "Clueless" and "The Cheetah Girls." - Speaking to Insider, Hampton said that while she came up with each outfit idea rather quickly, it took her hours to create the actual TikTok video.
- Hampton also spoke about the reaction to her Disney-themed series, what it's like to make fashion videos with her mom, and what she hopes to achieve with her TikTok account.
Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" and Cher Horowitz from "Clueless" might live in completely different worlds, but one TikToker is bringing them together through fashion.
Janice Hampton is a poet, writer, and fashion enthusiast who goes by Janice Glimmer online. In June, Hampton posted a TikTok video in which she dressed as
Her video quickly became a TikTok sensation, and has so far garnered more than 1.4 million views.
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Speaking to Insider, fashion enthusiast Janice Hampton said she grew up loving Disney princesses and classic teen films
"One day, it came to me that combining the two would be the best of both worlds," Hampton said of her video idea, which pairs Belle with "Clueless," Aurora with "Mean Girls," Ariel with "Freaky Friday," Mulan with "She's the Man," and Cinderella with "A Cinderella Story."
She quickly figured out which movies she'd include in her TikTok, and what outfit each princess would wear — she even purchased a few extra pieces of clothing to help bring her ideas to life.
Hampton then filmed her TikTok video over the course of a few hours, as she wanted to ensure that her lighting was good, her moves were "just right," and that she used "the perfect song," among other factors.
While Hampton says it's tough to pick a favorite outfit, she really loves the looks she created for Belle as a 'Clueless' character and Ariel as a 'Freaky Friday' star
According to Hampton, she sees her Belle-inspired outfit as "the perfect blend of styles, colors, and aesthetics." Still, she said that not all viewers agree that Belle is a good match for "Clueless," to which Hampton disagrees.
"I think the movie fits her personality because, like Cher, Belle is focused, serious, has a single father, is wanted by a guy she doesn't like, and falls for a guy that she doesn't realize she's in love with until it's almost too late," Hampton said."Also, Belle's ball gown in 'Beauty and the Beast' is yellow, which links to the iconic, yellow plaid outfit Cher wears in 'Clueless.'"
"I decided to layer my own yellow, checkered dress over a white blouse in my video to pay homage to the way Belle wears a white blouse under her blue village dress," she continued. "And of course I had the half-up, half-down hairstyle for Belle, and then combined the white knee-high socks to be reminiscent of classic '90s fashion."
Hampton is also a big fan of her "Freaky Friday" spin on Ariel.
"I wanted 'Freaky Friday' for Ariel because in both movies, the heroine is a rebellious teenager, has issues with her parents, wants to be with a guy that her parents don't approve of, is involved in music, and has a hard time expressing herself while also being in a totally different body — and, of course, Ariel and Lindsay Lohan are both redheads," Hampton said.
She added: "I wanted to stay true to Ariel's iconic purple seashell bra and green tail, but I knew I had to do a punk-rock look, so I
Hampton has created a follow-up video to her Disney-inspired clip, and is considering making a third
In her second video, Hampton shows what Rapunzel, Jasmine, Tiana, Elsa and Anna, and Snow White might wear in "Legally Blonde," "The Cheetah Girls," "10 Things I Hate About You," "John Tucker Must Die," and "13 Going on 30" respectively.
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Hampton told Insider that she's in awe of the reaction her two videos have received, and that she's happy she was "able to connect with others through something that started out as just a little thought bubble" in her head. Still, she maintained that "tallying up views" can become "overwhelming," and that she feels it's important to "stay humble" and create videos that are "true to you and what you love."
It's partially the reason why she posts other fashion-related videos on her TikTok page, some of which she creates with the help of her mom.
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"I love finding ways to express myself in fun and artistic ways, and I enjoy how short, sweet, and to-the-point TikTok videos can be," Hampton said. "You can really pack a punch in a blink of an eye. I especially love making videos with my mom because she is my best friend and I want to include her in what I'm doing."
"The response to our videos together has been amazing, and I can't wait to make more with her!" she continued. "It's great to film with someone else, especially someone who supports you and has similar interests, because you can bounce ideas off of each other and find out what works and what doesn't. It encourages innovation."
Ultimately, throughout all of her videos — fashion-related or not — Hampton said she hopes that she can serve as "a source of positivity and inspiration for others."
"I really want my platform to be reflective of who I am — what I love, what I cherish, what I dream of, what I find nostalgic, and what I'm looking forward to in the future — and I want to connect with people through it," she said.
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