Flashback Friday

Welcome to Week Five of our fabulous segment Flashback Fridays where the old and new collide on everything from books to movies to first loves to favorite vacations. We'll be "flash-backing" on our own blogs, but most of all, we want YOUR participation as well. So, mark Fridays as your blog days to gaze into the past and smile!

This week we're going retro and sauntering back through the fashion and fads of the decade when we grew up, which can be the 80's or 90's depending on our ages.

Krista: 80's and 90's Fashion Craziness

Jennifer: Focusing on 80's fashion.

Annie: Valley Girl Recap











First, I decided to bust out a picture from my family album....















Um, just kidding.

Here's a look at some of the 80's Fashion and Trends....the good, the bad, and the spandex!



























One word: Jellies. Loved them, had a zillion pairs, were completely craptastic for my feet, but I didn't care!















Banana Clips, Swatch Watches, Friendship Bracelets.....they were the shizz!





The 90's introduced us to the Grunge & Urban looks as well as keeping in some of the crazy colors and fabrics of the 80's.


















































Nike Pumps....Pump up and air out!





Want some bedside reading to take you back? Check out the following books on 80's or 90's popculture.





Totally Awesome 80s: A Lexicon of the Music, Videos, Movies, TV Shows, Stars, and Trends of that Decadent Decade










The 80's (20th Century Pop Culture)
















The 90's (Pop Culture







Are You the Master of Your Domain: 1990's Pop Culture Book








So, what are your favorite trends or fads? Good or bad?