(from the August edition of The Family Magazine)
The old saying ‘what goes around comes around’
is more than a saying in the world of fashion.
The truth about trends is that most are reincarnations of things we’ve
seen somewhere in the past. Some bring
back memories that we wish would have stayed in the past.
For some of us the 80’s were a great time of
hair bands, college friends and living life to its fullest. For others, the 80’s were a tragic exercise
of bad music, crazy clothes and an over obsessed generation of head bangers.
Whatever your feelings on the subject, the
bottom line is that the 80‘s is back in the world of fashion – especially in
the world of “back to school” 2012!
Here are some things to be on the lookout for
if you have a fashion –maven in the making within your household:
Neon
Remember the neon of the 80’s? It came back this summer, and if following us
into fall.
LOVE
IT:
neon denim, shoes and sweaters.
CAN’T
DECIDE: Try neon in small doses. Maybe in a Chuck Talylor type tennis shoe or
a handbag.
Bleached
We all did this in the 80’s. We got a pair of jeans and bleached
them. Problem with our “home method” was
that we then smelled like bleach for weeks.
LOVE
IT:
Over distressed and bleached denim will be all the rage this fall
CAN’T
DECIDE: Skip the jeans and opt for a bleached jean
jacket
image from: http://blog.swell.com
Big
shoulders
Big shoulders always make me think of the days
of Dynasty and Dallas…and if you have no idea what I’m talking about, then you
are probably under 35!
LOVE
IT:
Layer up your shoulder pads! Be sure to get some that you can add into every
shirt and jacket.
CAN’T
DECIDE: the good news is that shoulder pads have been
making a come back for several seasons…and you probably didn’t even notice!
Stacks
of bangle bracelets
Ahhh the memories of Madonna during her
material girl days.
LOVE
IT:
mixing textures and colors will be a key way to be on trend with this look.
CAN’T
DECIDE: try a simple stack of maybe 3 at first. Trust
me, this trend will grow on you and you will soon be stacking on the bracelets
up to your elbows!
image from: http://www.atime4everythingblog.com
Granny
boots
CONFESION: I loved my 80’s granny boots and
wore them with everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING! I am very happy they are back!
LOVE
IT:
Get a few pair with varying hardware.
Maybe a black pair with strong military details and a chunky heel…then
add a brown pair with a slim heel, more feminine.
CAN’T
DECIDE: all of the discount shoe stores will have a
variety of this style in the Fall. Try
Boat
shoes
When I say Sperry Topsider, what do you
think? I remember a time in the 80’s I
fondly remember as the ‘gator bowl’. No,
not a football event, but rather a ‘preppy’ contest between me and a few
girlfriends. Boat shoes were key to this
middle-school event. Boat shoes of all colors!
LOVE
IT:
There are some of the cutest boat shoes I’ve seen out at the stores this
season. Everything from a dressy metallic to a sporty tartan. Be sure to pick
up a pair in your teams colors!
CAN’T
DECIDE: this trend is one that you can be safe in
trying. I promise it’ll work well for
you! Especially at those times a tennis
shoe is appropriate, but you just aren’t in the mood for an athletic shoe.
Boyfriend
jackets
A boyfriend jacket is simply an oversize unstructured
blazer. I have many photos (that should
be burned) of me and my girlfriends proudly wearing the boyfriend jackets with
our granny boots and miniskirts. Yes, we thought we were amazing…Big hair and
all!
LOVE
IT:
Then bring on the pins! The best way to don your boyfriend jacket this season
will be to accessorize it with a plethora of pins and brooches a la 80’s style.
CAN’T
DECIDE: Go basic with black or grey. There are some
styles that have a bit more structure.
image from: http://joli-world.blogspot.com
Super
skinnies
The super skinny is here to stay. This season if you want to embrace all that
is 80’s then do it with a granny boot and a boyfriend jacket.
LOVE
IT:
Bring on the skinnies in hot neon colors!
CAN’T
DECIDE: If you aren’t sure the skinny jean trend is for
you then skip it! This trend brings a
lot of attention to your bottom ½ of your silhouette.
image from: http://www.sheknows.com
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