Tuesday, June 17, 2008

An Ode to Late 80's/Early 90's Fashion

Around this era, I was roughly around 2-6 years old. Mi mama was still learning how to speak English so we watched LOTS of television during this time. What I remember most is the music (booty bass anyone?) and the fashion. Lots and lots of big jewelry, big hair, and big hats! I had TONS of Blossom hats!
So here are my fashion icons for this era:
Whitley from the show A Different World

My Barbie had the EXACT same skirt when I was growing up (I know, Barbies. Damn her for those impossible beauty standards and for imposing her social norms. No, Barbie, I don't want to be the stewardess or the nurse. I'm going to Harvard, thanks). That houndstooth skirt should be mine. Right now. She needs to hand over those accessories too...

Hillary Banks- From the Show Fresh-Prince of Bel-Air

Ah, Hillary Banks. I understood why she always pestered her dad for $3oo dollars almost every episode... girlfriend had to look fly.

The entire cast of A Different World


And now for the Pièce de résistance....
HOUSE PARTY 1 (screw you, Marques Houston)

If someone wants to join me to practice this routine, feel free to contact me. And if you can find out where I can get myself an outfit like Tisha Campbell's, I'll be seen with you in public. I promise.






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