You know you are a child of the 80's when....

I am a child of the 80's.

When I hear the words "Strawberry Shortcake" my first thought isn't this:

It's this:

Scented dolls - whoever came up with that is a genius!

My first fashion icon:

Me and my friends were all Jem girls.  In fact, I think JEM is still an inspiration today:

Did someone say "fierce"?  She-Ra was fierce.  And I wanted her to marry He-Man.

Remember slap bracelets?  These were the best thing since jelly shoes.  Until they were banned.

We also had the BEST hair accessories one could ever ask for.

And the fashion.... oh, the fashion...

You know you had one in every color. 

 
Michael started the scrunched sock trend.

Touch me.  Please.

I apologize to this lovely couple, 
but I found their photo on Google.  
Tight-rolled jeans - the wrong way.

...and the correct way.  
If only we'd known then what we know now.

The 80's was also when I first encountered the concept of refashioning clothing.  Too bad I thought that dress was hideous. (Still do).

but I loved Molly Ringwald's outfit here:

Of course, I can't talk about the 80's without mentioning my first real crush. He was Born To be MY Baby.

As I've grown older my tastes have evolved and changed, but I'll always remember my childhood with fondness. 

Some things, however, never change....

Images taken by me, Blossom Music Center, July 12, 2010.

I loved growing up a child of the 80's.

All images courtesy of Google images unless otherwise noted.