Jelly Shoes aka Jellies
If you haven’t ever owned a pair of jelly shoes, here’s the lowdown. They are easy and comfortable to wear. They are made from PVC plastic, allowing them to be made into any color. They can even be infused with glitter. And, the fact that they are made out of plastic makes them great for anything water related. In the 80s, I had them in a wide range of colors and styles, some casual and some dress jellies (that’s right, I just...
80s Party Costume Idea: Blondie’s Debbie Harry
Gorgeous, sultry, talented – Debbie Harry was not just the voice of Blondie, she was the voice of the 80s. Blondie started off the decade with the number one song of 1980, “Call Me.” To get in the right frame of mind, we recommend watching the music video for her in Blondie’s very cool song, “Rapture.” To achieve the Debbie Harry look for this 80s costume, you’ll need start with the hair. The...
80s Jokes
Welcome to the 1980s humor time warp. Here is our collection of 80s-themed jokes. Humor that only exists in its time context. Q: What did Michael Jackson do when his hair caught fire? (user submitted 06.05.07) A: Beat it! Q: What do you call Dolly Parton doing the backstroke? A: Islands in the Stream Q: Where did the cantaloupe take his vacation? A: John Cougar’s Melon Camp Q: What’s grosser than sweat on Olivia...
The Karate Kid, 1984
Wax On, Wax Off In the 80s, The Karate Kid did for martial arts what Flashdance did for leg warmers. Girls loved the movie for heartthrob Ralph Maccio and guys loved it because – well because it was the ultimate kid meets bully, kid gets beat by bully, kid beats the you-know-what out of bully in the end. It all starts when Daniel LaRusso, the Karate Kid (played by Ralph Maccio) moves to California, where he quickly makes some...
80s Party Decorations
Eighties theme party decorations should be fun and outlandish – sort of like the 80s themselves. Depending on your event size and venue, you may choose to do a little or a lot, but the 80s party decoration ideas here should be a killer start – fur sure! We have party stories with tons of ideas listed below. Be sure to send in your own party story with pictures so others can enjoy your ideas as well! 80s Party NEWS:...
