Chuck Taylors by Converse
If you were alive in the 80s, your shoe wardrobe wasn’t complete without a pair (or five) of Chucks (otherwise known as Converse All Star high tops). It didn’t matter if you were a guy or a gal – this particular 80s fashion trend crossed the gender barrier (and the age barrier too). History of the Converse All Star The 80s can’t claim the Chucks fashion trend as its own. The Converse All Star High Tops have been around for...
80s Party Decorations Stories: Before & After
We LOVE to receive great 80s party stories like this one. Thanks so much, Michael, for sharing your ideas and pictures. We are sure other visitors can get some great ideas when planning their own 80s party from what Michael did. First off I wanted to thank you for creating your site. It has giving me plenty of ideas. My girlfriend had her 28th birthday coming up and I wanted to do something completely different for her and our...
Michael Jackson Costume Ideas
Michael Jackson took the world by storm in the 80s with his infectious music, amazing mini movie music videos, and unprecedented dance moves (see the How to Moonwalk tutorial video below). Everyone wanted to be as cool as Michael. And then . . . well, here at Like Totally 80s, we prefer not to focus on the “and then.” So, if you wanna be startin’ something by donning a Michael look, you’ll be the...
Smell the 80s: Trend’s Scratch ‘n Sniff Stickers
It was a good day in the 5th grade when my homework was returned with a sticker on it. It would not be any regular ole sticker; those were the days of the scratch and sniff stickers. Would I get the pizza one telling me my work was “Hot Stuff,” the strawberry sticker declaring that it was “Berry Good,” or maybe even the ice cream cone that was so sweet smelling and reassuring with its “Scooper...
80s Party Costume Idea: Cameron Frye
Cameron Frye is Ferris Bueller’s nervous hypochondriac friend. After much persuasion, Cameron agrees to take out his father’s beloved 1961 Ferrari 250 GT for a day of fun (skipping school) in the Windy City, but only with the promise that Ferris will roll back the car’s odometer, leaving no trace of the miles they will put on. Needed Items: Cameron t-shirt Black suspenders Khaki pants Black belt Black slip on shoes...
