I Stand by the 80s

Last night, my friend was posting all kinds of photos online, mostly from the 80s, and it moved me to note at least one good thing about that time in fashion: it was fun. Call it cheesy, stupid, retarded...whatever, but at least it didn't take it self too seriously. And we were from NJ after all.

So here's me prior to a holiday semi-formal dance my senior year of high school. I wasn't really the norm among my friends in terms of my wardrobe, for I was a young Guerilla in training. I am pretty sure I bought the dress at Metropolitan(?) in Nyack, NY. I can't remember where I got the Whodini hat, but I literally just got rid of it like 2 months ago. I still have the necklace in my jewelry box - it was my mother's chain with a pendant that my dad got at a sample sale - he bought me a few things from there, I believe designed by "Krasne II" (I have to check when I get home tonight). I also know for sure that I was sporting Betsey Johnson thigh-highs, although you cannot see them. woo woo! Oh and I still have the earrings too. But probably not the lavender eye shadow.

And it's amazing what a 99-cent bottle of peroxide can do for one's hair color.

Wear Green

I finally had opportunity to visit my favorite store, Les Nanas, yesterday...since I am no longer living in the 'hood (at least for the time being), it no longer falls on my regular route.

I bought two new items for spring/summer - one being a green tank top, artistically displayed here. Whenever I see someone wearing this shade of green, I think, "wow, what a great shade of green." But I have never owned anything in such a hue. Well, I am now thoroughly recommending that you run out and buy something kelly green, because somehow my cotton tank top looks royal and regal and as though I could wear it to the Oscars!

I also bought a great tunic/top/dress - bascially however you want to wear it is what it becomes. A great score indeed.

Oh, what's up with the gargoyles? They were watching over me and my friends this weekend at my birthday party in Nyack. Thank you for protecting us from the rain that held off until 10 p.m!