Surely I can't be the only one who has noticed this lately. Thankfully, I am way past my teens now, so there is no way in hell I'm going to be caught dead donning some of THESE revivals. I donned them the first time they were around in the early 90s; that was plenty ENOUGH. :lol:

Okay, so I own one paint-splattered item, but it's just a coffee mug (this one (http://wkstudio.typepad.com/studio/images/2008/08/06/08mug.jpg), and the paint splatters are just on that side) and doesn't look as cheesy as the paint-splattered revivals I'm seeing in stores lately.

Here are some pics I took...

Paint-splattered shoes at Target!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/album2/n29413753_35241324_1382.jpg

A zoomed-out view of what the females' side of Hot Topic looks like. Neon galore.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/album2/n29413753_35241325_1665.jpg

Some of the ridiculously hideous shoes they're selling. These are FEMALES' shoes... omg:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/album2/n29413753_35241326_1936.jpg

Okay, I wore high top shoes like these (not THAT hideously ugly, although I remember mine having neon accents) almost 20 years ago, and now they're back?!! And uglier than ever? Oh boy...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/album2/n29413753_35241327_2156.jpg

My own MOTHER wore sunglasses in that exact same shape in the late 80's. WHY ARE THESE BACK IN STYLE. *cries*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/album2/n29413753_35241328_2406.jpg


Oh boy... Next thing you know, acid-wash denim will be back, as well as the age of plaid (aka grunge!). The fashions of the entire 90s SUCKED. I never dreamed they'd freaking REVIVE it. Ew...

That's less about the early 1990s and more about hipsters/scenesters adopting the late 1980s hip-hop candy kid look.

Ah Hot Topic, where the sheeple go.

:lol: I remember some of those fashions! I even owned a pair of neon high-top sneakers too.

That's less about the early 1990s and more about hipsters/scenesters adopting the late 1980s hip-hop candy kid look.

Ah Hot Topic, where the sheeple go.
It's not just Hot Topic. I'm seeing it creep up in other stores. Bet you'd see something similar if you shopped in the juniors section at any department store. They're definitely there in big-box stores now too. I just happened to take more pics at Hot Topic yesterday. :lol:

The mens' section at Target now is... interesting. Heh.

Some fads should just stay in the past. :eek: :lol:

Those shoes are ugly.

That's less about the early 1990s and more about hipsters/scenesters adopting the late 1980s hip-hop candy kid look.

Ah Hot Topic, where the sheeple go.
:rofl:

Ahhhh. My child hood! I wore the ugliest things as a kid in the 90's. Please don't let them come back. :lol:

omg: 90's fashion are coming back already.

When I was a kid there was a 60's revival of sorts(largely due to that flick The Big Chill). When I got out of high school, there was a 70's revival. At the beginning of this decade the 80's revival started, and now we are entering a re interest in the 90's!!!

I'm getting old

Actually, the 70s revival started sometime around 1997 and hasn't really died out yet. It's just been in the last 5 years that there's been a serious 80s revival.

Actually, the 70s revival started sometime around 1997 and hasn't really died out yet. It's just been in the last 5 years that there's been a serious 80s revival.
I want to say that a lot of trends today are like...if the 70's and 80's had a baby.

I want to say that a lot of trends today are like...if the 70's and 80's had a baby.
That's a good way to put it. :lol:

:lol: I remember some of those fashions! I even owned a pair of neon high-top sneakers too.
I owned all sorts of neon. :eek:

I owned all sorts of neon. :eek:
So did I. I cringe looking at my elementary school-era pictures. :eek: :eek: :eek:

Last night I was at a mall and walked by some, idk, young people's store of some sort, and they had a mini jean skirt with paint splashed on the butt. It was so wrong in soooooo many ways. And very 80s now that you mention it. All someone would need is some LA Gear, neon, and a hair crimper.

Last night I was at a mall and walked by some, idk, young people's store of some sort, and they had a mini jean skirt with paint splashed on the butt. It was so wrong in soooooo many ways. And very 80s now that you mention it. All someone would need is some LA Gear, neon, and a hair crimper.
You forgot Jordache, Cathy. :lol:

So did I. I cringe looking at my elementary school-era pictures. :eek: :eek: :eek:
:lol: I have this 6th grade yearbook video and in one scene, I'm in a neon green sweatshirt, leggings, and jelly shoes. O_O This was early 1992.

You forgot Jordache, Cathy. :lol:
Oops! :lol:

:lol: I have this 6th grade yearbook video and in one scene, I'm in a neon green sweatshirt, leggings, and jelly shoes. O_O This was early 1992.
Yeah, I pretty much dressed the same way back them and had a big ol' perm. We're only a few weeks apart in age, Cathy, so I know exactly where you're coming from. :eek: :lol:

Yeah, I pretty much dressed the same way back them and had a big ol' perm. We're only a few weeks apart in age, Cathy, so I know exactly where you're coming from. :eek: :lol:
Ah...perms. I permed my hair ALL THE TIME.

What a period we went thru. :lol:

Ah...perms. I permed my hair ALL THE TIME.

What a period we went thru. :lol:
My sister and I look like poodles in the pictures from back then. :eek: :lol:

My sister and I look like poodles in the pictures from back then. :eek: :lol:
:lol: Yeah, I permed my bangs. ohno: Bad statement.

:lol: Yeah, I permed my bangs. ohno: Bad statement.
So did I. What were we thinking?? :eek: :eek: :eek:

So did I. What were we thinking?? :eek: :eek: :eek:
We thought we were stylin. :lol:

We thought we were stylin. :lol:
Stylin' and happenin'. Not even close. :lol:

I want to say that a lot of trends today are like...if the 70's and 80's had a baby.

That's a very accurate way to put it, yep. :lol:

Last night I was at a mall and walked by some, idk, young people's store of some sort, and they had a mini jean skirt with paint splashed on the butt. It was so wrong in soooooo many ways. And very 80s now that you mention it. All someone would need is some LA Gear, neon, and a hair crimper.

Yup, late 80s carrying over into the early 90s. Mid-80s baby here, and I remember that stuff and have pictures to prove it. And see, it's not just Hot Topic doing it. All the young-people stores + big-box stores that sell clothes to young people are doing it, too.

I'll be keeping my eyes open for hair crimpers making an appearance again... god, that would be horrifying. :lol: Oh man, LA Gear. They were the shizzle. lol

:lol: Yeah, I permed my bangs. ohno: Bad statement.

You had the "peacock" bangs, Cathy? That was one style even at the time I ddn't much care for. Even though there are some early 90's styles that I did like and that I think are better than what is happening today. Still, there were some crazy ones too. Do you remember the style of rolling up the cuffs of your pants? I remember doing that. :lol: Or with guys, pulling up the cuffs of their sweatpants just bellow their kness. I recall doing the also. :lol: Two other questionable styles. :lol: still, as I mentioned, there were some early 90's styles that I liked. I thought girls looked good with permed hair, as long as it wasn't over done.

That's a very accurate way to put it, yep. :lol:



Yup, late 80s carrying over into the early 90s. Mid-80s baby here, and I remember that stuff and have pictures to prove it. And see, it's not just Hot Topic doing it. All the young-people stores + big-box stores that sell clothes to young people are doing it, too.

I'll be keeping my eyes open for hair crimpers making an appearance again... god, that would be horrifying. :lol: Oh man, LA Gear. They were the shizzle. lol
I used to want a hair crimper soooo bad. LOL

You had the "peacock" bangs, Cathy? That was one style even at the time I ddn't much care for. Even though there are some early 90's styles that I did like and that I think are better than what is happening today. Still, there were some crazy ones too. Do you remember the style of rolling up the cuffs of your pants? I remember doing that. :lol: Or with guys, pulling up the cuffs of their sweatpants just bellow their kness. I recall doing the also. :lol: Two other questionable styles. :lol: still, as I mentioned, there were some early 90's styles that I liked. I thought girls looked good with permed hair, as long as it wasn't over done.
It was more...idk, not really peacock. I'll have to find a picture or something. I started growing them out in 7th/8th grade. And now...I own, and use many days, a flat iron. lol

It was more...idk, not really peacock. I'll have to find a picture or something. I started growing them out in 7th/8th grade. And now...I own, and use many days, a flat iron. lol
I have a two-in-one iron - one side curling, the other side flat. :cool:

Here is my favorite SBS picture from the early 90's of Karen and Dana and they both look great.

I have a two-in-one iron - one side curling, the other side flat. :cool:

I hope that you don't take this as put down, Monika, because I certainly don't mean it as such. Infact, just the opposite. The pictures that you have posted here show a person who has their own personal look more than someone who is following a style. Like the ultra long hair that you have. I can't really see you having been any different as a kid. Again, this isn't meant as a insult, because there is nothing wrong with not jumping on every fad that comes along.

It was more...idk, not really peacock. I'll have to find a picture or something. I started growing them out in 7th/8th grade. And now...I own, and use many days, a flat iron. lol


I remember that picture you showed me a year ago. You had very nice hair. I think it's about time you shared a more up to date picture with all of us. :)

Yeah, since I was a teen I've pretty much done my own thing when it comes to clothes and hair. I really like the retro look, like flare jeans and wide headbands and such. As much as I like a lot of the music from the 80s and 90s, I think the fashions and hairstyles from that time should stay dead and buried. :eek: :lol:

I remember that picture you showed me a year ago. You had very nice hair. I think it's about time you shared a more up to date picture with all of us. :)
I'd like to see a new pic, too, Cathy!!

Yeah, since I was a teen I've pretty much done my own thing when it comes to clothes and hair. I really like the retro look, like flare jeans and wide headbands and such. As much as I like a lot of the music from the 80s and 90s, I think the fashions and hairstyles from that time should stay dead and buried. :eek: :lol:


Just don't let Blair know you wear flared jeans. ;) :lol: I like the retro look too.

Just don't let Blair know you wear flared jeans. ;) :lol: I like the retro look too.
I don't know why they ever went out of style in the first place - they are so comfortable!! Give me flares over boot-cuts any day. :lol:

I'm pumped! I can't wait until the full on 90's fashion comes back. Light washed mom jeans, leather jacks and big sweaters... yum :lol:.

I'm pumped! I can't wait until the full on 90's fashion comes back. Light washed mom jeans, leather jacks and big sweaters... yum :lol:.
That makes one of you, Ramona. ;) :lol:

I remember that picture you showed me a year ago. You had very nice hair. I think it's about time you shared a more up to date picture with all of us. :)
I have a pic they took at work...an offical "school" picture. :lol: :eek:

I don't know why they ever went out of style in the first place - they are so comfortable!! Give me flares over boot-cuts any day. :lol:
I'm too short to wear flares, but I like bootcut.

I can't wait until the full on 90's fashion comes back. Light washed mom jeans, leather jacks and big sweaters...

Speaking of the 90s, I'd like to see the SEGA Genesis come back.

I have a pic they took at work...an offical "school" picture. :lol: :eek:

Let's see it. :)

Courtesy of Target:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/album2/n29413753_35246481_6666.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/PZelda/album2/n29413753_35246482_7000.jpg


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Speaking of the 90s, I'd like to see the SEGA Genesis come back.

Same. I'm looking to buy one, I have a dreamcast already, but the Genesis looks wayyyy cool.

Speaking of the 90s, I'd like to see the SEGA Genesis come back.



I dont see why not. Didnt Atari come back?