We can all agree that growing up in the 80s was amazing. Not only did we have amazing fashion, but there was incredible music and some delicious treats we could get from the local newsagents. Back then we weren’t drowned in technology which meant we really had to time to go outside and explore with our friends. In a way, we were so blessed to spend our youth outside – like kids should be doing! Here are 10 things that are guaranteed to take you right down memory lane and put a smile on your face.
Enjoy!
1. Stick on earrings
These were a huge fashion craze that we all became quickly obsessed with back in the day.
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If we weren’t allowed our ears pierced, we decided that this was the second best option. We loved wearing a new pair of these each day! Happy memories.
2. Avon Little Blossom Range
Can we all remember getting this when we were younger? Avon products used to be ridiculously popular back in the 80s!
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We felt like proper adults when our parents bought us something from this range. Especially when they got us this as our first proper bottle of perfume!
3. Kylie’s ‘I should be so lucky’ outfit
This outfit was one of a kind. There was actually nothing that we loved more than the whole of this outfit.
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If we could, we would have worn this every single day. This song aswell was just incredible.
4. Hair Clips
There was a big thing about the amount of accessories we had to have back in the day.
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If there was anything we were willing to spend money on then it was hair accessories to spruce our look up!
5. Strawberry Shortcake
These little dolls took us 80s girls by storm. They were an extremely popular range of dolls to buy.
We usually had one of these.. but there was a full family of them that was available to buy!
6. Smash Hits Song Words
If we had to pick one thing we LOVED about the Smash Hits magazines, it was always the lyrics page.
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This helped us learn the words to the biggest pop song that had just come out. There was nothing more fun than this!
7. Some Kind of Wonderful
We all remember this film from when we were growing up, there was honestly nothing better than this.
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This brings back so many fun memories from growing up! Did you used to love this film?
8. Hair Crimpers
The amount of money we spent on hair products was ridiculous. But, that didn’t matter because your hair said a LOT about you.
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Crimpers were one thing that we simply had to have back in the day. This definitely brings back some memories of getting ready to go to the disco with friends!
9. Rose Petal Perfume
If there was one thing we loved doing when we were younger, it was picking petals and making our own perfume out of these.
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Everyone’s process was different, but this was such a fun activity to do with either your mum or your sister. So many memories of doing this!
10. Jelly Shoes and Bag
If there was one trend that took over the 80s, it was jelly shoes and jelly bags. Every single person used to LOVE these, didn’t they?
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Although they looked amazing, jelly shoes definitely weren’t the most comfortable things in the world to wear.