Showing posts with label 1980's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1980's. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Reemerging into the Glittering Glamour of the 80's

Image Credit: Unsplash

{This is a collaborative post}


The decade that exuded vibrant colours, synth melodies, and power suits continues to exude an irresistible charm that modern culture finds irresistible. Fashion, music, and TV shows from this decade have seen an enormous resurgence, positioning this timeless era as an endless source of creativity and innovation. But why does its spirit keep coming back into our lives?

Fashion in the 80s: Bold, Bright and Beautiful

The 80s was an explosion of color and extravagance, made even more memorable by eye-catching fashion statements that turned heads and set trends. From power suits with their oversized shoulder pads proclaiming corporate success to acid-washed jeans that signaled casual cool, every piece made a statement about its owner's character and individuality. Neon colors, leg warmers and spandex weren't simply fashion choices, they represented individuals showing boldness. Modern fashion houses have revived iconic 80s styles, proving that flamboyance never really goes out of style. A touch of 80s flair now injects our wardrobes with vibrancy while keeping alive its spirit of nonconformity. And don't forget about its legendary hairstyles, teased hair, mullets and feathered bangs, that defined an era and continue to influence modern hair trends.


Music from the 80s: Synthwave and Sensation

Would you want to capture the 80s in one sound? One that perfectly encapsulated its culture? No doubt the electronic hum of synthesizers. Led by pioneers like Depeche Mode and New Order, synthpop and new wave reigned supreme on charts everywhere and found their way into our hearts through danceable melodies. This decade was defined by both electric exuberance of pop and rebellious rock music. Today, synthwave is making a notable comeback, not just out of nostalgia but out of genuine appreciation for its unique textures that defined an era. Modern artists are creating modernized renditions of these vintage sounds, recreating classics while pushing boundaries. Synthwave is an unforgettable form of music which cannot be ignored, so grab your neon shades and dance like it's 1985 all over again.

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

I want to be a girl in the 1980's again....

Image Credit

JJ and I were having a chat this morning about reading and he told me that on Saturday he read a book in a day.  Now he is only 8 but I can totally believe this as he loves reading as much as I do.  I can recall being slightly older than him, at about 12 years and taking a whole day reading a Judy Blume book or perhaps one of the Sweet Valley High series...  ohh those were the days.  I started to reminisce and think back to the 80's when I had just turned 8 like JJ and recall all those wonderful early teenage years in the 1980's.

Life was very different then!

You know you were a girl in the 1980's when......

*  You wore Rimmel pink shimmer lipstick and Body Shop White Musk or Fuzzy Peach perfume.

*  The serious decision you had to make was would you marry John Taylor from Duran Duran or George Michael from Wham  (of course nowadays we know that one would not have worked out well at all!)

*  Your most valuable life lessons were learned from Jackie and Just 17 magazine.

*  You had your hair permed so you could look like Sharon from Eastenders (yes really!)

*  Your parents let you play out in the street, you could just walk up the road and knock on your friends front door and ask if they were coming out to play.  No play dates, no tea at each others houses.  Just running around the street like loonies playing Tin Tan Tucker or 50/50 Home.

*  You owned at least 2 pairs of luminous socks, so you could wear odd ones.

*  The t-shirt you wore either said 'Relax' or 'Fame' on it.

*  You thought a Chopper was such a cool bike and you collected Garbage Pail Kids cards.

*  Phrases such as 'ohh I could crush a grape' and 'I could wrestle with an actionman' were just a part of everyday life.

*  You wore fingerless gloves and lace in your hair, thinking you were so cool.

*  A big treat was to be bought a Cornetto and your family would sing the advert!



Were you a child in the 1980's. What do you recall?