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What's better than a warehouse sale? An online warehouse sale. No lines, no fighting over clothes, no crazy people — see what I mean? I highly suggest you peep out the one currently going on at '80s Purple. Items are marked up to 70 percent off – whoa! I'm pouncing on this Five-Piece Bangle Set ($24, originally $60). J'adore the mismatched shapes and sizes. For more great deals, check out Read more
ShopStylist Scrull mixes bohemian and '80s-inspired styles for a disco-ready ensemble perfect for Spring Break. To re-create the look, start with a ruffled, neutral-colored dress, and pair it with sunset colored accessories in turquoise, purple, and orange. Printed leggings and a bold biker jacket will help keep you warm and bright even on a cool night. The matching turquoise ankle cowboy boots Read more
Nicolas Ghesquière showed off a sporty Space Age collection for Balenciaga's Fall 2012 collection, comprised of baggy metallic pants, sheer dresses, and boxy structured coats. "We imagined this Balenciaga Inc. company [in the '80s] and then we started to identify the functions the staff have and the clothes they would wear — the space-age sweatshirt girls were the spies infiltrating the Read more
In my sleepover heyday, you just weren't "It" unless you had arrived with your very own Caboodles (I had two: one metallic purple and one half teal and half pink. Hey, it was the late '80s). After introducing its first cosmetic organizer in 1987, Caboodles became a phenomenon after People magazine ran a picture of Vanna White using a plastic tackle box to store her makeup. (Yep, super '80s.) Read more
Back in the late '80s and early '90s, the word mauve conjured up a dusty rose shade that was more drab than fab. But these days, mauve has gotten a whole lot brighter, richer, and wearable, and the women of the 2012 Golden Globes red carpet know it. A pretty mix of pink with a tinge of purple, the color stands out in a sea of expected red lipsticks and pale pink glosses. Take, for instance, Evan Read more
When it comes to vintage shopping, it can be difficult to find something worthwhile in your city or state. Those vintage shops can be musty and filled with a lot of, well, crap. The Internet has widened the vintage pool, but even then it's hard to know where to look, and sites like eBay and Etsy are fantastic, but overwhelming. Still, when you score that high-quality, high-style vintage piece on Read more
Jillian Michaels hates to exercise, but when she does work out, it's in something cute. In this video, part of AOL's You've Got celebrity video series, she tests out her comedic skills to school us on her list of fitness fashion faux pas — '80s spandex, jean shorts (jorts, of course), and tracksuits at the gym. The video was shot as part of Jillian's partnership with Healthy Read more
It's not often that I run across something so well put together in one afternoon, so I thought I'd share my shopping finds with you retro-styled geeks that love a little bit of vintage flair to go with your gadgets. First, enter the 13-inch MacBook Air ($1,300) — a featherweight laptop that can go with you just about anywhere. Add in a handmade Etsy purple corduroy CushCase ($24) to keep it Read more
Last weekend, I entertained my friends with my bowling skills, or rather, my lack thereof. After a late dinner, we headed over to the local alley for some midnight bowling. Once the clock struck 12, the bright lights turned off, the parents went home, and the big kids came out and played. Even though my score was under 100, I still had a lot of fun! I asked you to help me find a fun Read more
If you're not familiar with India Hicks, she was a famous model back in the '80s and '90s and she currently resides in the Bahamas. Ahh, island living. How amazing does that sound? You might also recognize her from her role as host of the interior design reality program, Top Design. (Check out Casa's interview with her here.) Inspired by her serene home environment, Hicks is the founder of India Read more
