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    Prepped and Punked: Bringing 1980s and 1990s Flair to Your Wardrobe
    Prepped and Punked: Bringing 1980s and 1990s Flair to Your Wardrobe
    Prepped and Punked: Bringing 1980s and 1990s Flair to Your Wardrobe
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    Prepped and Punked: Bringing 1980s and 1990s Flair to Your Wardrobe

    By Lisa M. Bolt Simons

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    Many of today's trends are throwbacks to decades past. The 1980s and 1990s brought us shoulder pads and scrunchies. Some were preppy while other went grunge. Add a little '80s and '90s to your wardrobe, and let history's fashions style your look.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateJul 1, 2014
    ISBN9781491431979
    Prepped and Punked: Bringing 1980s and 1990s Flair to Your Wardrobe
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    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 60 nonfiction children’s books, as well as four middle grade “choose your path” novels and an adult history book. She’s twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children’s Literature. She’s also received two Minnesota State Arts Board grants and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.

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      Prepped and Punked - Lisa M. Bolt Simons

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      Contents

      ‘80S AND ‘90S FASHIONS LURKING IN YOUR CLOSET

      BIG, BOLD ‘80S STYLE

      GOING ‘80S TO THE MAX

      IT’S ALL GOOD: THE 1990S

      ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS

      THE ‘80S AND ‘90S ALIVE AND WELL TODAY

      GLOSSARY

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      '80S AND '90S FASHIONS LURKING IN YOUR CLOSET

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      If you are wearing leggings, a cropped top, or sneakers, you have the fashion of the 1980s and 1990s to thank. Many current clothing styles aren’t new. They are trends recycled from years past. Almost everything in your closet has a history. Much of that history can be seen by watching movies such as Pretty in Pink or a TV show like Friends. Dig into the ‘80s and ‘90s, and you might find a style that you already wear. Or you might find a forgotten style you can bring back.

      Fashion trends gave the ‘80s its preppy charm and the ‘90s its carefree grunge. But the looks of these decades can be found in department stores and fashion runways today. In copying the clothing, hair, makeup, and accessories of the ‘80s and ‘90s, you’ll recapture looks that ranged from simple to over-the-top. Many of these clothing choices continue to inspire modern looks.

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      BIG, BOLD '80s STYLE

      The 1980s were a time of major political and social change in the United States. The 1960s and 1970s had been a time of rebellion and protest. By the beginning of the 1980s, people were ready for more stability. Americans became more concerned about working hard and making money. They also needed a break from the realities of work and money. Many people found it in the form of princesses and pirates.

      In September 1980, the world met a shy preschool teacher named Lady Diana Spencer. Shy Di, as she was called, was engaged to marry Prince Charles of Great Britain, who would someday be king.

      The real-life prince and princess were all over magazine covers in the months leading up to their July 1981 wedding. On that day 750 million people worldwide watched Diana become Princess of Wales. Her fairy-tale dress, designed by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel, became a sensation. Its train was 25 feet (7.6 meters), the longest on record for a British royal wedding. It featured large puffed sleeves and a silk taffeta skirt placed over a tulle petticoat.

      Diana’s wedding dress is the ultimate example of ‘80s fashion: large, dramatic, and

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