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25 Pages Of The 1994 JC Penny Catalog That Will Make You Feel Like You Traveled Through Time

By Tanya
While we were all busy flipping through the WishBook every year, they weren't the only exciting catalog we would find in our mailbox. While it may not have been our first choice, the JC Penny catalog was a close second when it came to making your Christmas lists. Honestly, our moms probably loved it more than anyone else, because where else would they find the latest fashion trends? Whether you needed a new velvet dress, a snappy business jacket, or a brightly colored hat, JC Penny was the first place on the shopping list. As for us kids, it was

Fads

20 Retro Products Every Nostalgia Addict Needs To Make Their Home Complete

By Tanya
I think we can all agree that we all have a bit of an obsession with our past. There's something special about the time that we grew up that makes us want to hold onto it harder and harder as we get older. Sure, maybe we are just trying to put off the inevitable, or maybe we are just finally capable of getting all the stuff we wish we could have gotten as kids. There's also the fact that now that we are now living on our own, we get to pick the decor and if we want it all

80s

10 Totally Rad Pictures Of Malls In The 80s That'll Give You Serious Flashbacks

By Tanya
Nothing was more important to your young adult life than a trip to the mall. Sure, your parents wanted you to focus on your school work, but let's be honest here, that wasn't going to happen.Going to the mall was where you got all the latest gossip, the scoop on the latest music, and of course all of your fashion ideas. Going to the mall either after class, or on the weekend, was pretty much a requirement if you wanted to keep up in school. But it's hard to remember exactly how it used to look. Luckily for you,

Life

10 Places In the Mall You Absolutely Had To Go To When You Were A Kid

By Tanya
Going to the mall when we were kids was both a privilege and a requirement. Your mom always called it a treat to go, but you knew better. That's where you had to go if you wanted to keep up with all the trends and latest fashions. Malls were where everything happened. That's where the cool hangouts were, it's where all the good food was, and obviously it was where you could learn about all the newest and coolest trends. Sure, looking because it's easy to say that you shouldn't worry about being cool, but when you're young and impressionable

00s

Claire's May Be Going Bankrupt, But These 11 Iconic Styles Will Live In Our Memories Forever

By Tanya
Raise the alarms, because Claire's, everyone's favorite store to buy earrings and tiaras, is reportedly filing for bankruptcy. That's right, our mall experience will never be the same. Nothing is official yet, but reports are saying that the company has filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy which will allow them to continue operating while they try to come up with a plan. They are apparently in debt by over $1.4 billion and with a $60 million interest payment due on March 13th. While the business side of things is not really something that we understand, the shopping aspect is

90s

20 Things We Loved From The 90s That You Can Still Buy Today

By Awa
From movie remakes and television show reboots to JNCO jeans and chokers, there's no denying that there's a 90s resurgence. Since we can't seem to let go of our formative years, perhaps rediscovering some of our favorite trends will help. Here are 20 items from the 90s that you can still buy today:1. Mood Ring - Fun Jewels, $11Fun JewelsBuy it here. 2. Gel Pens - LolliZ, $9AmazonBuy it here.3. Lock and Key Journal - Rockymart, $8AmazonBuy it here.4. Lisa Frank Stickers - Lisa Frank, $4AmazonBuy it here. 5. JNCO Jeans - JNCO, $75JNCO JeansBuy it here.

90s

20 Things We All Tried To Sneak Into The Shopping Cart Hoping Our Parents Wouldn't Notice

By Tanya
Going grocery shopping with your parents wasn't the most enjoyable thing you could do. It felt like it took hours and there were so many other things we would rather be doing. Why did we have to stand around while our parents picked out various types of cheese, when we would rather stay home and play with our toys? Obviously we couldn't be trusted to take care of ourselves, but that wasn't going to stop us from whining. When we were kids, we had to find some way to amuse ourselves in stores. There were no cellphones to keep us

Fashion

Take A Trip Through Time And Visit A Store Tailored For 80s And 90s Kids

By Tanya
There's a brand new store that you can go into that will essentially take you back in time! It's called Spark Pretty and it will honestly make any 80s or 90s kid's head explode. Spark PrettyThe store is full of everything you would need to relive your childhood; whether you grew up in geometric prints and scrunchies in the 80s, or hyper-color shirts and platform shoes in the 90s. Spark PrettyThe business was founded in 2012 by Amanda Dolan, but as of September 2017 it has a new storefront that you should absolute try to go visit in New York.
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