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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...
Our Top Creative Ways to Recycle Your Coca-Cola Goods
Now there's a few simple things in life that we can rely on for a few moments of heaven, listening to our favourite songs, a cold shower on a hot day and of course, cracking open an ice cold can of Coca-Cola! Now imagine getting in indulge ourselves but knowing the treat doesn't stop at the end of the can? Well with some of these amazing and oh-so inventive ideas for how you can get more from your drink, this is exactly how it can be!
Yep all over the world, Coca-Cola fans have been coming up with some amazing and super creative ways to get more from your Coke with some brilliant ideas for things you can make or do with your cans and bottles.
Here's a few of our favourite ideas to help inspires some creative recycling of your own....
Free 'Can'dle holders! Yep you can turn a humble coke can into and amazing custom candle holder featuring your favourite drink.
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.
Famous Movie Quotes We All Get Wrong....
Hello movie fans!! While some films are remembered for their earth shattering story, their amazing cast and the performance of their careers, other films stand the test of time by one or more simple quotes that just stick in our minds and have featured in many other places ever since. But is what people remember actually what is said in the film?? Turns out, maybe not!
Yep, sadly even us huuuuge movie nerds have been getting a few of these wrong. Doh! Not wanting to sound like a frantic school teacher, prepping their red pen ready to mark up some of your work, take a look at some of these little corrections to some of the most famous movie quotes ever.....
Dirty Harry
Often said: Do you feel lucky, punk?
But actually: Being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xjr2hnOHiM
The Empire Strikes Back
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.