After a grueling dance practice yesterday me and my friends began our weekly ‘catch up’ conversation. One of my friends announced her ‘throw back’ pajama jam party that will be next month. She said that everything will be retro, including the music. According to her there will be “No Beyonce bouncing and soldier boy snapping up in that piece.” LOL

Her party announcement sparked a conversation ‘down memory lane’ of all the songs that are throw backs for our generation. We agreed that no dance party was complete without: Monkey on a Stick, Red Rum, DJ Jubilee, Get Da Gat and drum roll please… Pump Da Party!!

Reminiscing on throw back music sparked memories of my fashion taste back in the day. I remember having Ellese tennis shoes in a variety of colors and flaunting them all throughout the school. And in high school an outfit was not complete without some Girbaud jeans. Any and all colors of Girbaud jeans were cool! Then who didn’t want “get it girl” curls to swing during 2 Live Crew’s song “Get it Girl.” I also remember having a ton of Esprit tote bags. And it was always a treat when my sister would take me to the Esprit shop in the CBD (anybody remembers that place??)! Anyone else had the half and half hair style: The big bang in the front and long in the back?? Praise the Lord that the wrap hairstyle came into play so all of us who did have the big band hair style could seamlessly grow out the front of our hair.

A couple of fashion trends that I thought was hot but my mom refused to let me participate in was starter jackets (she thought they were to manly) and Cross Colors (she thought they looked like clown clothes).

What is most funny about these memories is that a lot of the trends are resurfacing. Check out these celebrities flaunting their retro style: