Think neon, crazy patterns, exposed skin, shoulder pads, and pop culture references galore!Photo at top right courtesy www.darkroastedblend.com. Runway pics courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
Nicole Miller pre-fall
Emilio Pucci, via nymag.com
Rachel Roy pre-fall
Giorgio Armani – the checkerboard pattern and the culotte – argh!
Marc Jacobs Resort
Just Cavalli, via style.it
Diane von Furstenberg pre-fall
Barbie
Kristin Cavallari at her 80s-themed Hyde Lounge b-day bash, via stylecritics.com.
Get the look on the cheap!
Neon Pop earrings at forever21.com.
Diamond Lego ring at shanalogic.com.
Vinyl record necklace at supermarkethq.com.
LaROK Spectrum skirt, at shopbop.com.
Quontom neon strappy back dress, at asos.com.
Alexander Wang sweatshirt crop top at shopbop.com.
Alexander McQueen neon flash shoe boots, at net-a-porter.com.
Nike Air Morgan mid, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Tory Burch Jelly Reva flats, at shopbop.com.
Marc Jacobs jeweled satin hat, pictured courtesy elle.com.
Katy sunglasses at fredflare.com.
Prada clutch pictured via harpersbazaar.com.
Scarf at doverstreetmarket.com.
Wide elastic belt at americanapparel.net.
Last look via topshop.com.
Neon Pop earrings at forever21.com.
Diamond Lego ring at shanalogic.com.
Vinyl record necklace at supermarkethq.com.
LaROK Spectrum skirt, at shopbop.com.
Quontom neon strappy back dress, at asos.com.
Alexander Wang sweatshirt crop top at shopbop.com.
Alexander McQueen neon flash shoe boots, at net-a-porter.com.
Nike Air Morgan mid, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Tory Burch Jelly Reva flats, at shopbop.com.
Marc Jacobs jeweled satin hat, pictured courtesy elle.com.
Katy sunglasses at fredflare.com.
Prada clutch pictured via harpersbazaar.com.
Scarf at doverstreetmarket.com.
Wide elastic belt at americanapparel.net.
Last look via topshop.com.Don your Nikes and your Ray-Bans and get your freak on, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
makes me want to play pac man!
ReplyDeleteI've never gotten over my '80s love for neon.
ReplyDeleteI love jewellery hat from MJ and Emilio Pucci piece! Yummy!
ReplyDeletexoxo: Janet
hehe three of my friends dressed as tetris bricks last halloween, and they fitted into eachother too! haha!
ReplyDeletexx-LJ from SOS!
Qué selección tan bonita y con tanto color!!!Besos
ReplyDeleteI love color! I really also love those nike's. I don't know if I like that Cavallari girl but I like how you used her as an example.
ReplyDeleteI think it really is a real testament to the talent a designer posseses when they can take a fad like neon or oversized sweaters and make them look modern and chic. The Alexander Wang sweatshirt is amazing. I love the Quontom strap back as well at the Armani look. The Pucci look is dazzling as well.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love Kristin Cavallari's outfit! And those Nike shoes are pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Fun, but not my fav style...I do, however love that MJ resort dress:)
ReplyDeleteThose are all mad. So not me :D.
ReplyDeletejuliet xxx
such fabulous colours!
ReplyDeleteI love the cool cube necklace!
ReplyDeleteYay for neon! I'm always a fan for color! That Asos dress is hot! When I first saw the Kristin Cavallieri shot I thought "Oh god, she's pulling a Lady Gaga" but then was relieved to learn it was for an actual 80s night and not just for everyday.
ReplyDeleteI liked the black and white body + the black and pink shoes! Cool ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi there-fab post, I'll be posting my bright pink neon bag that I bought, trashy but fun, LOL!
ReplyDeleteAwwww thank you, I'm so glad it was worthed !
ReplyDeleteSpeaking '8o !!
I do agree with you, besides I couldn't live eighties so... it's kinda exciting for me... the only thing that bothers me it's that, especially in fall-winter, that's a little bit too much... like, it's becoming an obvious trend and I don't want that... I love too much that decade for that!
Amazing choices by the way, already have my eighties sunglasses, but the rubik-dress... fantastic !!!
those nike's are too playful! i like 80's music but having second thoughts about wearing 80s clothes again after I look at my old pictures *lol* fun post CC!
ReplyDeletevery colorful outfits and accessories!
ReplyDeletethanks for the update, CC.
Cavallari looks a mess in that 80's workout outfit. I'm not a fan of her at all! But I am a DVF fan <3
ReplyDeleteP.S. LOVE FOR LABELS #4 Answers have been posted! You did great CC!
http://kingchic.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/love-for-labels-4-2/
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what a fun post! i love when fashion doesn't take itself too seriously. hurray for absurdity and colors!
ReplyDeleteand thank you for your lovely comment.
xx
chloe
I love neon! Is that a good or bad thing! LOL!
ReplyDeletelove the bright colors of the 80s!
ReplyDeleteI want one of those lego diamond rings... FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteAs predicted, I've fallen in love with all these colors...especially those gorgeous accessories!
ReplyDeleteWow, they're all supercute! I love the crop gray shirt from shopbop! xxoo
ReplyDeletelove that blazer/shorts look. great color. great jacket!
ReplyDeleteah ha! the leotards and tights ...in the 70's my mom worked in the Valley at what they used to call a "health club" {gym} and her uniform was leotards/tights/heels!!!!!! And she would run her errands after work in the same outfit!!! mind blowing!
ReplyDeletefab post.. ..as usual ;)
Loving Max Mara checkerboard outfit!
ReplyDeletexoxo
like the lego inspired ring and the Prada clutch...
ReplyDeletethank you for adding me to your
Fellow Fashionistas blogroll!
take care.
Awesome post. I especially love the Nicole Miller, Emilio Pucci and Marc Jacobs. All so chic. Fantastic finds. And thank you so much for addig me to you list. Love your blog.
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LCF
Teehee the Lego ring makes me smile! Great post as always, CC. :-)
ReplyDeletei'm loving these bright colours. I especially adore the Forever 21 earrings. I wish they had rings. I would so buy one.
ReplyDeletelove your choise !! =)
ReplyDeletexxx
"Couture Carrie" is so catchy.
ReplyDeleteI love.
Thanks for stopping by the blog.
I LOVE 80s inspired fashion so I so love this post!
ReplyDeleteI love the sunglasses! This is such a fun post.. I wish everyone wore this sort of stuff.. people watching would be so much more fun! :) x
ReplyDeleteI adore Rachel Roys collection
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i like the geometric shapes! but im still kinda scared of the neon colors. i will try to experiment with it more though!
ReplyDeletecolours are mood enhancing...why not! I saw DIY lego as headband- quite fab! CC, would you consider link L...I'm working on mine & you are definetely on, Thanks Dahhlin'...~Kisses*
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so visually interesting. Very unique
so so so inspiring ! thank you !! :)
ReplyDeletealice
xoxo
www.thefashiongarden.blogspot.com
ahhhh i'm in love with all of this, and especially that sheer black shirt!
ReplyDeleteThat MJ dress is further proof that he must be stopped before my head explodes!
ReplyDeleteAnd that Quontom dress... oh lord. Must have. Except I don't think you could wear a bra with it, which would be muy problematic for me.
I'm totally up for this trend. Love the 80's:)
ReplyDeleteLoving you post. I was just commenting on how I don't get this big 80's comeback. Not my bag, baby! As Austin would say! :)
ReplyDeleteohhh i love the shoes, the skirts, the dresses and the sunglasses!!! smells like summer :)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI just recently started a blog and right now I'm actually having a fashion-themed contest - you should check it out!
http://www.thedailybalance.com/
Loove, the new header, CC!
ReplyDeleteOh the 80s. A pop of neon here and there is fabulous!
Bisous,
La C.
just visited your blog for the first time--no wonder it comes highly recommended- its just great and quite comprehensive. and yes... i'd do anything to have lived and thrived in the 80s. boohoo. hope you could check out my site and add me to your blogroll!
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http://chicinthetropics.blogspot.com
Oooh, love the lego ring!
ReplyDeleteoh my, is it possible that I think some pieces look retro and avant garde at the same time?!
ReplyDeleteAnythinggg Ray Ban makes me smile :) I'm adoring the neon trend - I hope it sticks for a while!
ReplyDeleteI love all the sharp shoulders, they are my fav fad right now!
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Wicked colourful straps on that bandage dress!
ReplyDeleteYes, the heels are Dior :D. You're good!
ReplyDeletejuliet xxx
Ugh, I have to hate those bosy suits. Reminds me of those old aerobics videos from the 80s. :/
ReplyDeleteOh my the Cube... seriously I was a neon mavin in Jr. High... faux leather pants, neon yellow top, matching earrings, shoes... Totally dig this post Carrie..
ReplyDeleteF is also for "Frankie"! A striking selection of pictures as always, CC x
ReplyDeleteI never thought it would happen, but I think shoulder pads are about to be reborn. And I'm not as sorry about it as I thought I would be! I've noticed I've stopped ripping the shoulder pads out of thrifted garments, sometimes they make a great shape!
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing collection of geometric brights!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including my vinyl record imprison necklace!