Back to The FASHION: 80s Edition

So for those of you who have been living under a rock for the past 5 years, I would like to brief you on the Modern 80’s fashion 2010 has brought into full swing! The door-knocker earrings, loud neon-colored make-up, skin tights and off the shoulder trends are sweeping through the streets faster than the newest hot Air Jordan© kicks. This fashion movement brings back the warm, fuzzy feeling hip-hop and rock gave you when you first heard “La Di Da Di” or “I Love Rock-n-Roll”. However, with all these retro-trends, come the retro-disasters. Have no fear, I am here to make sure your 80’s Fashion crossover is a smooth one. I have listed a few Do’s & Don’ts on how to gracefully bring back the 80’s spirit without the fashion nightmares.


DO’S

1. Gold hoops & medium door knocker earrings are a must

2. Long liquid tights in black or earth tone colors

3. Off-the-Shoulder shirts

4. Bright colored pumps

5. Fitted Halter tops

6. Pastry Sneakers

7. One Streak of pink, purple or blue in your hair, Sideways Ponytails

8. Intense Red Lip Stick, Light sparkle colored Eye-Shadow

9. Washed out Denim Skinny leg jeans, fitted dress, colored jeans

10. Fitted Mini-Skirts, Jumpers

DON’TS

1. Earrings with your name, boyfriend’s name or nickname written across it

2. Biking shorts or Tennis Skirts

3. Shirts tied to the side, back or front with a scrungie

4. Shoulder Pads

5. SPANDEX anything!! Especially bra-tops & work-out tops

6. British Knights, Keds or FILAS

7. Bangs, Teased Hair or JHERI CURLS

8. Visible Tri-Color Eye-shadow, Intense Blush or Glitter Lip Gloss

9. Denim Skirts, Mom Jeans or Jean Jackets

10. Tu-tu Skirts, Wind-breaker Sets, or Diamond Studded Bras