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20 Ways You Know You're an 80s Baby...
Growing up in the 80s/90s was the best! Everything was simple and fun, life wasn't too serious and being cool was actually a thing that people could be. With no mobile phones or amazing internet to keep us busy we had to make our own fun, which typically meant heading to the park or a friend's house, to see who was out or in so we could get them out!
Being surrounded by soooo many amazing 80s T-Shirts, it feels like we are always on a retro nostalgia trip here. Thinking back over some of our best childhood memories, we decided to put them all together and create our ultimate list of what it meant to be growing up at this special time.
Pack your bags folks! We're taking a short trip down memory lane, likely to include a healthy mix of nostalgia, perhaps a few painful memories and of course as much 8O's awesomeness as we can carry! Sit back and enjoy our top 20 Ways - You Know You're an 80s Baby if....
1. You still think ten years ago was in the 90s...
2. You hoped one day be as cool as the teens in John Hughes movie...
3. You have ever played with a Skip-It....
A T-Shirt To Make You Smile Over The Sky...
Up above the streets and houses,
Rainbow climbing high,
Everyone can see it smiling over the sky...
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 83!
Eye of Thundera itâs only the Weekend
Many miles into the desert, deep into parts unknown. Riding head held high on top a camel fastened with water bottles and blankets. Let us be your intrepid explorer as we bravely seek out new lands of retro movie greatness, weâll meet savage tribes and trade with them for cinematic awesomeness before we discover their secrets and marvel at the celluloid wonder.
Have a happy retro Weekend!
SATURDAY 18th JANUARY
Bugsy Malone (1976) Film4 4:35pm-6:25pm (1 hour 50 minutes)
Alan Parker's slapstick musical comedy, featuring a cast composed entirely of children and following a war between rival gangsters in 1920s New York - fought with custard pies and cream-firing Tommy guns. When a slick mobster acquires devastating new weapons, his arch rival enlists the aid of a small-time chancer to steal them. Starring Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger and John Cassisi, with Jodie Foster in an early appearance.
Rock on with the help of Amplified Vintage!
Like your music collection, Amplified Vintage is forever changing and bringing loads more cool stuff to the table! With so much coolness under our belt - we had to share some of the new shapes and bands introduced by Amplified Clothing recently. If you're looking to turn up the volume on your collection of music t-shirts, you're in good company. Founded in 2004, Amplified has fast become the definitive go to label for authentic vintage Rock T-Shirts and clothing. Fuelled by great music, the brand is created in collaboration with some of the worldâs greatest and most iconic artists and so stars the likes of The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, The Clash and David Bowie to name but a few!
Awesome oversized t-shirts feature in the new collection - with the likes of Motley Crue, The Grateful Dead and Blondie - you'll be spoilt for choice.
More goodness follows in the form of dip dye vests...paying homage to your favourite bands in true retro style!
If you're looking for a new (super comfy) way to show off some rock and roll appreciation then these leggings are sure to hit the spot.
10 Things You [Probably] Didn't Know About...Alice In Wonderland
One of our favoutite blogs is back folks! Yep we love nothing more than scurrying about the net in search for some amazing and perhaps little known facts about some of our favourite films, TV show, bands and books in our "10 Things You Didn't Know About..." feature!
This time we've been inspired by our very latest range of exclusive Alice in Wonderland clothing that have just hit our store. Such a timeless classic, we just had to get to work thinking up and creating some fantastic designs that all you fans out there will love just asm uch as we do. So! To get you super inspired and as a slight celebration of our fab new range, check out our 10 Things You Didn't Know About Alice In Wonderland!
1. In the 1930s, the novel was banned in China on the grounds that animals should not use the language of humans!
2. Name change! Before it was called Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the author actually named it Alice's Adventures Under Ground. (The characters in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland called it Under Land.)
3. Mock Turtle soup IS REAL! It was a popular dish in Victorian times. It was made from various odd parts of a calf. EEEEW!
4. The 1951 movie adaptation is actually a combination of Lewis Carroll's two "Alice" books, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass". Maybe not such a hidden fact but still cool!
5. Since it was first published, Alice In Wonderland has never been out of print and has been translated into at least 97 languages. Amazing! Asombroso! Sorprendente! Incroyable!
Our Top Tees For Under £15!
We all love a bargain and January is always the best time to find ourselves a little treat for less. I'm here with a handpicked selection of Cool T-Shirts all for under £15, these favourites can be a great start to the new year and won't break the bank either! Don't forget we have an even bigger sale section filled with loads more fabulous Cheap T-shirts, perfect for banishing those Winter blues!
