I got to spend a little time with my sister the past couple days, and we had a lot of fun swapping stories of stalkers and men who don't understand that no means no. We also did some running, some shopping, some eating, and she taught me how to walk. I realize that sounds ridiculous, but, apparently, I've been doing it wrong the past 24 years.
At some point during our chatting and reminiscing, my sister and I turned to fashion trends. I was saying how sad I am that I'm too old for Silly Bandz, because if I were even still in college, I would totally have about 50 of them. Then, I started thinking about the trends I have been apart of in my life, including slap bracelets in kindergarten, and baggy flannel shirts in middle school (side note, I typed that as "middle ages" at first. #signsyouareahistorynerd). My sister mentioned a couple of the trends she had seen, and then she reminded me that I've always had an eye for the latest thing. I just used to be a little bit misdirected.
Take, for example, sixth grade. Smiley faces were all the rage, and I had no problem getting on board with this hot item. But, I may have gone a little over the top as I remember very distinctly going an entire week wearing a different smiley face ensemble every day - on purpose. I rocked those yellow socks and black tennis shoes with a smiley face scrunchy both in my hair and on my wrist.
While I hope that my taste has somewhat matured in the 13 years since sixth grade, and I choose to believe that I have learned the value of moderation, I'm still a sucker for trendy things. (The military look is totally in right now, and I want to get a cute jacket. Oh, and over-the-knee boots with some dark skinny jeans.)
What are some of your favorite trends, past or present? And what are some you hope never resurrect from the dead?
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As a fourth grade teacher, I passionately hate the silly bandz. Passionately.
As a teacher with a mother, father, and sister in the fashion industry, I have many conversations about such subjects as trends, and am constantly saying things like "no Mom, I'm not going to buy that because as soon as I wear {insert fashion trend here}someone will throw up on it."
Though I do remember a few years ago swearing I would not embrace the capris trend because it was just a fad and would fade out quickly. Maybe I was a tad off on that one.
Oh, the trend when I was young - FRIENDSHIP PINS ... stupid pins with beads on them & you'd put on your top shoelace... & then people could see how many friends you had.
and of course, you looked stupid with one pin on your shoe lace so you'd make your own & then make sure everyone saw you had 1382 pins on your shoes & knew you had to be the coolest person in the world! :)
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