One day I went to a popup market in downtown Las Vegas across from the old Fergusons Motel. There is this quaint alleyway paved with the greenest grass and is full of the community's local businesses. This is where I bought my first shirt from Vintage MRKT: an 11th Street Records t-shirt, the local record … Continue reading Retro punk kitsch: an interview with Vintage MRKT
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Suburban Escapism and 80s Style in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
One of my all time favorite FEEL-GOOD movies is the 1986 classicย Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It is a must watch while we're all in quarantine, because we can fondly remember being allowed in large crowds during that epic parade scene. It holds up decades later as one of the most iconic 80s movies by John … Continue reading Suburban Escapism and 80s Style in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Femininity and Iconic 90s Fashion in Clueless
Over two decades later and people still talk about the infamous clique from Clueless that paved the way for the likes of Mean Girls and many other coming-of-age Americana classics. Though when this iconic film premiered I was only six years old. I think it wasn't until later when the likes of Harriet The Spy came about that … Continue reading Femininity and Iconic 90s Fashion in Clueless
Effy: the rebellious little sister
Elizabeth Stonem, better known as "Effy" throughout Generation 1 and 2, is Tony's quiet little sister. The first time we see Effy is in the pilot when she arrives home appearing to have been out all night. Smudged metallic makeup, bags under her eyes, skull and bones earrings, and platform boots... I mean how COULD … Continue reading Effy: the rebellious little sister
Jal: The studious musician
Ah the voice of reason; Jalander "Jal" Fazer is Michelle's best friend, the goody two shoes, the Wiz Kid of the group, who happens to be gifted at the clarinet. She is of course the group's band geek and known for "making braces a thing" according to a recent article from Buzzfeed.ย Jal is one of … Continue reading Jal: The studious musician