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Best of Pop 80s – Rise of the Supermodel

Best of Pop 80s – Rise of the Supermodel

Posted on April 23, 2012 Categories Pictures, Words

(Originally posted 8/8/2011 during 80s Fashion Month)

The 80s were a decadent decade. There was oodles of dollars being thrown around everywhere, quite unlike the state of the world now. So, it is not surprising that fashion was incredibly luxe in the 80s and nothing was more OTT than high fashion. Hot designers included Calvin Klein, Chanel and Ralph Lauren.

Fittingly, the 80s was also when the Supermodel became famous worldwide. Christie Brinkley, Elle MacPherson, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Carol Alt and Christy Turlington all became household names and changed the way we viewed modelling and the fashion industry itself. They were beautiful and fabulous, dated rock stars and A-list actors, and led lives of non-stop partying and luxury – which is what everyone wanted in the 80s! They also starred in some great 80s music videos, two of which will star in Wednesday’s Double Play.

Naomi Campbell

 

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Best of Pop 80s – Belinda Carlisle

Best of Pop 80s – Belinda Carlisle

Posted on April 20, 2012 Categories Pictures

(Originally posted 15/7/2011)

Have you enjoyed Belinda and the GoGo’s week? I’ve loved checking out their videos again! The most striking thing has been seeing how Belinda progressed from post punk princess to pop goddess – that was some transformation! Check out her different looks below. Have a great weekend!








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Best of Pop 80s – Andrew McCarthy

Best of Pop 80s – Andrew McCarthy

Posted on April 6, 2012 Categories Pictures, Videos

(Originally posted 24/10/2010)

Did any girl in the 80s NOT have a crush on Andrew McCarthy? He was so dreamy in the unthreatening kind of way that we all fell for back then…

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80s Fashion – 80s Shirts

Posted on March 17, 2012 Categories Pictures, Words

Who doesn’t love a rad 80s Shirt? It is my aim to one day be in a position in my life where all I ever have to wear is pajamas and 80s shirts! But until then, I’ll just supplement my wardrobe with them. And you can too! Crazy Dog T-Shirts have a seriously cool range of 80s-inspired designs to choose from (I’m having trouble deciding on one – you’ll likely have the same problem!). Check out some of theme below. And, just as the icing on the cake, they’ve offered a discount for Pop 80s readers! Just enter the codeword SLAINTE at checkout to receive $5 off. Go go go now!

 

 

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80s Fashion Top 5… Martika Looks

80s Fashion Top 5… Martika Looks

Posted on October 13, 2011 Categories Pictures

As mentioned yesterday, Martika is back with some new music! I hope you enjoyed revisiting her old music yesterday and don’t forget to check back tomorrow for my interview with her. Because I always loved what Martika wore and her awesome hairstyle, today I’m posting my top 5 Martika looks!

Look #5:

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Prince

80s Top 5… Prince Looks

Posted on September 30, 2011 Categories Pictures

On Wednesday I posted two very rainy songs, one being Purple Rain by Prince. This got me thinking about the man and his spectacular fashion choices in the 80s and beyond. Think, the male Lady Gaga! He was doing it all 20 years ago, and doing it well. So, this week’s Top 5 is a tribute to Prince’s many fab 80s looks!

 

5. The Glasses

Check out these glasses. Do I need to say anything more?!

When Doves Cry

 

4. The Frills

This was definitely Prince’s signature look in the 80s. The high frilled collar suited him perfectly!

Prince and his Frilly Collar

 

3. The Frills…. Part 2!

I had to include this picture as well – because it is so iconic, from Purple Rain. I love that it’s a tougher, more futuristic use of the frills and jacket than the previous look.

Purple Rain

 

2. The Yellow Jumpsuit

Wow. Just, wow. Prince wore this to the VMAs in 1991, but it was just too good not to include! He was certainly pushing the boundaries back in the 80s! (And I think yellow is his color ;) )

Amazing Yellow Jumpsuit!

 

1. The Romantic

Sigh. White suit, pretty flowers, sexy stare. Prince had something few have been able to match since!

What a Romantic!

 

What are some of your favorite Prince looks?

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