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Guest Post: Bringing the 80s Back with Fydelity Bum Bags! + Comp!
What comes to your mind when you think about the 1980s? The big hair? Mullets? Retro accessories? Tetris? Saved by the Bell? Some of the best films of all time? (The Goonies - hello!) There so much cheese associated with this decade that people just can't seem to let go of - including the fashion... and the music!
In just under one month's time, the 80s will be brought right to the forefront of people's minds once again with the release of one of the most fun-looking musicals-turned-movies of all time - 'Rock of Ages'! Classics such as 'We built this city', 'Don't stop believin'' and 'Can't fight this feeling' (plus much, much more) will be worming their way into our heads thanks to the likes of Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J Blige and Russell Brand - the stars of this new film.
And the timing couldn't be better really, as 80s fashion seems to have made a comeback; bodycon dresses, denim jackets, plastic jewellery, bum bags - wait, bum bags?
Yes, that is a leather studded bum bag worn by Julianne Hough, one of the stars of 'Rock of Ages', behind the scenes of the film. Accessorising a denim skirt and cowboy boots, this is definitely 80s rock chick! And she's not the only celeb to be rocking (get it!) this style.
She has definitely been influenced by the era's fashion and has sported a tight perm, oversized blazers, high tops and even shell suit jackets in the past - a fanny pack seemed like the next step! Teamed with double denim, she looks casual, comfortable yet still fab! I've always been a bit unsure of the denim on denim look, but I really like this outfit!
However, this is the 80s we are talking about, so there should be some sort of cool, edgy gimmick.... enter Fydelity and their range of working speaker bags - including the bum bag!
Retro DVD & Movie Gift Package Winner!!
Wow! Thank you soooo much to everyone who entered our big movie comp! We've had such and overwhelming response and so many amazing comments about the prizes. Thank you all.
How our Lucky Winner is Chosen
To keep things as completely fair as possible, each email verified entrant is recorded and given a unique number.
We then pick a number at random using Random.org which will give us our lucky winner! Simple!
The Prize
Possibly one of or biggest and best prizes to date! We've put together this truly amazing bundle of classic retro 80's DVD's and movie inspired goodies worth over a massive £180!
Guess Who's Back!?
We're so excited to present these brand new and exclusive Guess Who T-Shirts based on the classic game which first came out in 1979 and was a big hit in the 80s.
Memories will instantly come flooding back when you gaze at the line-up featuring old favourites such as Anita, Carol, Mike and Dick. It'll get you asking all the tried and tested questions such as "Are you a man?", "Do you have a bald head?", "Do you have a beard?", which of course would mean you'd ended up with Dick.
Currently available on Ladies Light Pink and Mens Khaki we think these tees are the perfect retro treat and sure to get your friends or family trying to Guess Who their favourite character used to be!
Ed Sheeran Competition Winner
We were mega excited to get our hands on a pair of tickets to an intimate Ed Sheeran gig in Bristol next week. We thought there would be a few Ed fans amongst our followers, and we were definitely right - what a great response to our competition!
Thanks a million to everyone who got involved.
How our Winner is Chosen
To keep things as completely fair as possible, each entrant is recorded and given a unique number.
We then pick a number at random using Random.org which will give us our lucky winnerâs name! Simple!
The Prize
The weekly retro movie rundown 4!
Welcome one and all to this weeks retro weekend movie rundown.
This weekends picks are an amalgamation of modern day classics and nostalgic retro masterpieces. I sincerely hope you take some time out to enjoy some of the films on offer this week and don't forget to let me know what you thought of them all!
Have a happy retro weekend folks!
Over n out!
SATURDAY 12th MAY
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Channel 4 6:35pm-10:00pm (3 hours 25 minutes)
An unassuming hobbit is plunged into a battle against the forces of darkness when his uncle bequeaths him a magical ring of immense power. He joins a fellowship of heroes to embark on a perilous quest to destroy the ring before it falls into the hands of its creator - a dark lord who needs it to regain his power and conquer the world. The first part of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy trilogy based on JRR Tolkien's novel, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom
Wow! New in: Punky Pins, The Beatles, Labyrinth and Retro Sunglasses
This month we have been very, very busy bees! Have a look at what's new...
Punky Pins invaded the independent fashion scene with a range of kitsch accessories in 2005. Produced and handmade in-house in their fast paced design studios, Punky Pins offers fresh, fun, cutting edge designs that can't be found on the high street. Our new collection consists of 11 individual and quirky pieces which have a nostalgic, retro feel. Click HERE to see the full range.
