Friday, November 20, 2009

The 80's are back....

here when it comes to fashion... hehe... i m of cause interested...
it seems that the 80's fashion is coming back but here it is made mordern... instead of those horrible n messy style which in not really refine in the 80's we can see how the 80's is interpreted in the modern era..


There are many 1980s fads and fashions, and while many have been reinstated in contemporary fashion lines, there are some '80s fads that none of us are eager to relive. Let's take a look at some of the fun and fascinating fashion trends from this era, and how some of them are re-emerging in modern apparel.
80s Fashion BasicsThe 1980s have been deemed an era of larger than life proportions – from the big hair to the bold neon colors, fads from this time period were anything but quiet. Instead, this era ushered in big and bold styles that screamed individualism. Ironically, the '80s years also saw a mix of fashions that were very different from one another – but extremism still played a major part in this aspect. For example, one of the most popular '80s fads was fashion inspirations with super sex appeal, such as black lace and bustiers (courtesy of Madonna's influence) and off-the shoulder tops for women. Modest feminine dresses in classic Laura Ashley designs, however, were also incredibly popular.
The basics for '80s apparel, whether on the demure side or screaming sex apparel, were strong, colorful, and statement-making.

1980s Fads and Fashions for Women
Some of the
80s fashions may make you cringe now, but let's face it, the color overload, layering, and more-is-better fashion philosophy definitely reflected a spirit of fun. What else can you say about black lace fingerless gloves, tons of neon plastic bangle bracelets, and jelly shoes? Here are some of the most essential '80s fashions for women:
Love Your Leggings
A good '80s girl owned plenty of leggings - stretchy, fitted, often black, and cropped way above the ankle. Pair leggings with a short skirt and t-shirt, blousy tunic, dress, or practically anything else for instant '80s flair. In modern fashion, you'll see high-end designers like Dolce and Gabbana with leggings in their lineups. Go for funky stripes or opt for more sophisticated materials like velvet for a modern upgrade on this classic '80s clothing.

Loco for Layers
Layering is another classic 1980s fashion fad. This appeared from head to toe. Polos or tees were layered with boxy jackets, multiple colorful t-shirts were layered with leggings or jeans, and skirts and dresses layered with tights, leggings, or even stirrup pants. Even socks were layered! Or the quintessential '80s legwarmer was layered over tights, jeans, leggings, or pants. Don’t forget the accessories – they weren't exempt from the layering fad. Lots of necklaces and tons of bracelets finished off any fashionable '80s ensemble.
Roll It UpSleeves and pants cuffs weren't to be worn as is in the '90s. Roll up the sleeves of your layered t-shirts, and definitely, 'French' roll or cuff all your jeans to get the pegged jeans look.
Casual Was Cool
While many women today wouldn’t be caught dead strutting an aerobics leotard around town, the '80s were big on making ultra casual a cool fad. Exercise clothing, especially aerobics leotards and biker shorts, were popular everyday staples. Like other styles, these were often layered. Sweat suits were another type of casual wear that was frequently donned in the '80s.
80s Jeans FashionsAn '80s woman's wardrobe wasn't complete without the addition of some great pairs of jeans. In the 1980s, that meant they needed to be one of three things: acid washed, ripped/torn, or skin tight. Acid washed denim mini skirts and jean jackets were also popular.
While acid-washes and completely ripped apart jeans aren’t as emergent in modern fashion, skinny jeans have made a huge comeback and have gone from the runway to retailer. Wondering
how to wear skinny jeans today? For sophisticated '80s appeal, skip the layered neon t-shirts and opt for a slightly loose tunic ending at the hip or a pretty empire waist top. Finish off with a nice pair of heels or some cute flats.
Going Big: The 80s Oversize Fashion Fad
Another big fad for the '80s was going with oversize apparel and accessories. Things like huge cardigan sweaters, oversize Mickey and Minnie sweatshirts, and pants that were big and baggy around the hips and tapered at the ankles were the rage, especially in the late '80s. Other oversize 1980s items included long sweater dresses (worn over tights or leggings) and accessorized with huge fashionable belts, big and boxy blazers for women with shoulder pads, bat-wing style blouses that made a big billow and tapered in at the wrist, and overalls.
Accessories also got the bigger-is-better treatment, with huge colorful earrings and fat shoelaces taking center stage.
1980s fads and fashions were dynamic and overall had many fun elements. Going all out '80s can be a bit garish today, so unless you’re attending an '80s party, opt for infusing a few fun elements of the era into your clothing or accessory choices to stave off wardrobe boredom



How to Apply 80’s MakeupThe 80s style is one of the most distinct trends that never fail to amuse and amaze us.

As in all trends, 80’s makeup style seemed trendy and normal at that time, but if you look back now, you will notice how entirely different it is from the natural look we have today. However, the 80s era is one of those that many people fondly look back at – from 80s theme parties to in demand retro costumes.
The 80’s LookSo how do you come up with a look that is distinctly 80’s? For starters, 80s fashion style is quite easy to achieve: a bright colored matching dress or a skirt suit with matching huge shoulder pads, acid wash jeans, or big shirts to go with tight skirt or tights are good starting points . Spice up your look with an attention-grabbing pastel plastic jewelry, bangle, or metallic belts.80’s HairThe hair styles of the 80’s rely heavily on hairspray, mousse and gels (lots of it). Big hair, feathered and strangely colored with neon streaks, and faux hawk were definitely in. You can adopt these styles or go for a slicked bob one for shorties or simply go with a high pony tail on the side of your head.
80’s Makeup
Of course, an eighties makeup to top off the fashion and the hair would complete that fabulous 80’s look! First, you have to know that women’s makeup in the 80’s were way too much. Makeup in the 80s literally involved painting their faces. Bold eyes and accentuated cheek bones were most important! Eyes during those days needed to be dark and dramatic, layers and layers of eyeliner and bold shades of eyeshadow in hues of green, blue and purple were applied.
Women of the 80s also loved to put on lipstick that popped, as in bright tomato red shades. Makeup during that time would never be complete without the mica – the metallic powder which was used on the eyelids (and other parts of the body) for that fabulous added shimmer.
80’s Makeup Application: How to Makeup Like in the 80s
How then do you apply makeup o achieve an 80’s look?
You can start off by applying liquid foundation to smooth out your complexion. (Conceal blemishes or dark spots beforehand if necessary.)
Line your lids with a good black eyeliner. Line your top and bottom lids, as well as the skin right under your eyes. Put a lot!
Curl your eyelashes and apply mascara.
Afterwards, put on lots of bright green, blue or purple eyeshadow onto your entire eyelid; entire means from the brow line up to the lid line. You can apply a bold secondary color to make it more interesting.
Apply a few strokes of bright blush along your cheekbones – make it look heavy.
Finally, finish off that look with a bright red colored lipstick.
You can always refer to the 80’s style of Madonna or Cyndi Lauper – they are excellent examples of the look of this era. You can copy the colors, if you want to. 80’s makeup is surely one of the most interesting trends .
well the 80's projects to me as a style that i bright full of colours at times the colour dun hv to match yet it looks great.. and at some stage a simple top and normal demin jean would b the perfect solution it don't seem to go out of style...

2 comments:

  1. omg my name is madelyn, its spelled the same way and everythin'! also i love the eighties and your layered picture!!!

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  2. thanks..... happy that you enjoyed it!!!

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