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pyxiestik

pyxiestik

Painesville, OH
July 2010

AUG 17, 2010 01:01 PM

by Lisa Brady

Holy 80’s Fashion Comeback, Batman! There are a few things in life that are inevitable: death, taxes and the cycle of fashion. And we’ve come full circle, folks. In receiving this month’s issue of Nylon, I have discovered that we have indeed reached the Mecca of 80’s trends (for better or worse).



zoom image[Symon Suicide in Viva Glam]

1. Denim on denim. Say it ain’t so! Even though all signs point to this being an acceptable and even (GASP!) fashionable emerging trend, I’m just not sure I can get behind this one. There’s just something to Billy-Ray-Cyrus-Achy-Breaky-Heart about it that it makes my skin crawl. But the fashion Gods have spoken.

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[Abbie Suicide in Static]

2. 80’s Hair: the mullet/the perm. Now, as a hair stylist I consider this a tragedy. Most women who come in asking for a perm want it because they think it’s easier to have some wave to their hair then have to straighten it everyday. So basically it boils down to laziness. Clearly the answer is to have a long, tedious and harsh chemical treatment done to your hair that will most likely result in a curl you didn’t envision on yourself (newsflash, there’s NO SUCH THING as a “beach-y wave” perm, people!!). And don’t get me started on the mullet. The crazy thing about this one is that I’ve only seen it on women so far. I swear to God, if I have someone sit in my chair and ask me to cut them a mullet, I will put down my scissors and walk away.

zoom image[Fany Suicide in After Hours]

3. Giant sunglasses/glasses. This is a fad I can totally get behind. I absolutely love huge glasses. I have 5 or 6 pairs. But as awesome as this trend is, like anything else, it can be abused. There are definitely wrong ways to go about this one. We aren’t seeing it as much this time around as when they first became popular, but not every big pair of sunglasses/glasses today are fashionable.

zoom image[Katzenz Suicide in Black Keys]

4. Layering. This trend is hard to go wrong with. Most designers that make their clothing with layering in mind create pieces that will compliment each other no matter how you mix and match. And now that fall is just around the corner we should be seeing cute cardigans, jean jackets (a denim trend I love), and scarves. This style really came into it’s own in the 80’s. There was hardly anybody who didn’t have a sweater/jacket/scarf/turtleneck outfit in their closet.

zoom image[Sliver Suicide in Hooked]

5. Loud makeup. One of the signature 80’s makeup palettes was bright blue eye shadow with a bright pink lip. Emphasis on bright. Now, 20-some years later, we are seeing this again with a vengeance. Most makeup lines have a “brights” collection or something similar. And with the introduction of lip stain, you can have a flawless and semi-permanent pink pucker. Just try to avoid putting your eye shadow all the way to your eyebrow without shading the crease. No one thinks that is cute.

Tallboy___66

Tallboy___66

Chicago, IL
December 2009

AUG 17, 2010 07:16 PM

I do like pastels on females, mullets are such a bad idea I can't describe.

But if this means my Nagel will be worth a LOT more I'm all for it.

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I also have no plans to buy a pair of Ray Bans or rent Risky Business.

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Sadista

Sadista

Charlotte, NC
November 2006

AUG 18, 2010 12:02 AM

It seems like the 80s have been "coming back" every year or two, for the past decade. But now the bottom of the barrel is being scraped. Denim on denim is just gross.

motorfirebox

motorfirebox

Pittsburgh, PA
March 2004

AUG 18, 2010 12:31 AM

Blurgh. I wasn't a fan of the 80s the first time I lived through them.

Tallboy___66

Tallboy___66

Chicago, IL
December 2009

AUG 18, 2010 08:41 PM

Sadista said:
It seems like the 80s have been "coming back" every year or two, for the past decade. But now the bottom of the barrel is being scraped. Denim on denim is just gross.



I think that was more a 70's thing. The 80's were all about parachute pants and zippers.biggrin puke

Sadista

Sadista

Charlotte, NC
November 2006

AUG 18, 2010 10:53 PM

Tallboy___66 said:

Sadista said:
It seems like the 80s have been "coming back" every year or two, for the past decade. But now the bottom of the barrel is being scraped. Denim on denim is just gross.



I think that was more a 70's thing. The 80's were all about parachute pants and zippers.biggrin puke



No, I recall seeing many denim jackets worn with jeans in the 80s, usually acid-washed. puke And chambray shirts worn with jeans.

Tallboy___66

Tallboy___66

Chicago, IL
December 2009

AUG 19, 2010 07:36 PM

Sadista said:

Tallboy___66 said:

Sadista said:
It seems like the 80s have been "coming back" every year or two, for the past decade. But now the bottom of the barrel is being scraped. Denim on denim is just gross.



I think that was more a 70's thing. The 80's were all about parachute pants and zippers.biggrin puke



No, I recall seeing many denim jackets worn with jeans in the 80s, usually acid-washed. puke And chambray shirts worn with jeans.



That too. As with any fashion generation there are subcultures I was a preppy/punk.

Jensen

Jensen

SUICIDEGIRL

Texas, USA

AUG 19, 2010 07:43 PM

Yeah, I like 80s fashion, but HATE denim on denim. Always and forever.

Coyotemike

Coyotemike

USA
May 2006

AUG 19, 2010 08:11 PM

Oh, God, No! I had to live through it the first time. I don't want to go back!

MongoPhoto

MongoPhoto

Grand Rapids, MI
July 2010

AUG 21, 2010 02:18 PM

I had some killer parachute pants back in junior high.

Q_

Q_

Columbus, OH
June 2006

AUG 21, 2010 02:51 PM



(newsflash, there’s NO SUCH THING as a “beach-y wave” perm, people!!)



I am also a hair stylist and I respectfully disagree. It depends on the size of the rods and the style that you wrap them.

ifdeez

ifdeez

Long Beach, CA
April 2010

AUG 21, 2010 05:30 PM

I'm not going to lie, I caught myself growing my hair out to get a gumby cut. Gumby cut you say?

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yes, this was almost how I looked. I have to admit though, I've always loved the 80s style, with the neon colors and the nice funky music.

TheFuckOffKid

TheFuckOffKid

NEWSWIRE

Australia

AUG 21, 2010 07:40 PM

Coyotemike said:
Oh, God, No! I had to live through it the first time. I don't want to go back!



Seriously.

The '70s though ... bring 'em back!!


Nixon

Nixon

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

AUG 21, 2010 10:22 PM

Um, I think Abbie just has naturally curly hair. You know, like a large portion of the population.

IchigoLady

IchigoLady

USA
June 2009

AUG 22, 2010 07:08 PM

YaY!!! I love the 80's!!! biggrin

Invisible_Man

Invisible_Man

I'm lost
May 2009

AUG 23, 2010 02:46 PM

2003 texted. They want their blog back. Not!

SPOILERS! (Click to view)
See what I did there?

ombraboxer

ombraboxer

Canada
September 2006

AUG 23, 2010 03:03 PM

I think it's fun. I missed the 80's the first time around so now I get to go and make some classic 80's mistakes.
First on the list - New makeup
Second - Jean on Jean
Third - PERM!




ombraboxer

ombraboxer

Canada
September 2006

AUG 23, 2010 03:04 PM

Invisible_Man said:
2003 texted. They want their blog back. Not!

SPOILERS! (Click to view)
See what I did there?



No..I don't shocked

Sadista

Sadista

Charlotte, NC
November 2006

AUG 23, 2010 11:43 PM

ombraboxer said:

Invisible_Man said:
2003 texted. They want their blog back. Not!

SPOILERS! (Click to view)
See what I did there?



No..I don't shocked



I think he means that there was an 80s revival in 2003.
And in 2004.
And in 2006.
And in 2008.
And in 2009.
No doubt there were 80s trends going on in 2005 and 2007 as well. I'm starting to think that fashion of the 2000s was nothing but a bunch of 80s revivals. tongue

Sadista

Sadista

Charlotte, NC
November 2006

AUG 24, 2010 12:05 AM

Sadista said:

ombraboxer said:

Invisible_Man said:
2003 texted. They want their blog back. Not!

SPOILERS! (Click to view)
See what I did there?



No..I don't shocked



I think he means that there was an 80s revival in 2003.



Oh and also, Wayne's World reference?

Lemonkid

Lemonkid

Canada
May 2003

AUG 24, 2010 05:35 AM

Nixon said:
Um, I think Abbie just has naturally curly hair. You know, like a large portion of the population.



Yep, she does. They didn't do research in the 80s either.. just coke.

ombraboxer

ombraboxer

Canada
September 2006

AUG 24, 2010 04:26 PM

Sadista said:

Sadista said:

ombraboxer said:

Invisible_Man said:
2003 texted. They want their blog back. Not!

SPOILERS! (Click to view)
See what I did there?



No..I don't shocked



I think he means that there was an 80s revival in 2003.



Oh and also, Wayne's World reference?


Um I'm not too sure what a Wayne's world is?

Am I just making myself look dumber by the post?.....I'll stop now

TheFuckOffKid

TheFuckOffKid

NEWSWIRE

Australia

AUG 24, 2010 06:06 PM

ombraboxer said:
Um I'm not too sure what a Wayne's world is?



Really???


Lemonkid

Lemonkid

Canada
May 2003

AUG 24, 2010 07:18 PM

TheFuckOffKid said:

ombraboxer said:
Um I'm not too sure what a Wayne's world is?



Really???




Lighten up Morrissey.

TheFuckOffKid

TheFuckOffKid

NEWSWIRE

Australia

AUG 24, 2010 07:22 PM

Beelzebub has a devil put aside for you!

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