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on 8/29/2008 when teasing hair it works best to wash it and while its still wet apply some texturizing cream. and then blow dry upside down. (keep in mind you want it messy!!!!) it helps ALOT to spray it with aquanet or your choice of hairspray before teasing it.... and then you tease it and spray it again.... (if your hair still moves when you headbang your not using enough hairspray.)((it should all move in one giant piece if it does....)) :]
on 8/8/2006 The Essentials:1) A curling iron2) A large can of Aquanet (hairspray)3) A teasing comb4) Black eyeliner5) Bright red or pink lipstick6) Spandex7) Baggy sweatshirt with the neck cut out (wear over a black bra)8) Leg warmers/fishnet stockings9) Bubble gum (lots of it)10) Mini skirt (snakeskin or brightly colored)11) High heels or cowboy boots12) Bangles or Jelly Bracelets
on 11/22/2005 For an 80's costume you can do many things~Wear your hair in a crazy do like a side ponytail or dye it a stand-out color or spike it up~Wear big, colorful earrings~Put on a lot of bright makeup i.e:red lipstick, blue/green eyeshadow, tons of mascara~wear any arm/leg warmers~wear lots of layers........clashing clothes is okay!~ wear tons of big, plastic jewelry, mardi gras works too!~wear a standing out nail polish color~remember..........BE WEIRD!.........thats what the 80's were all about!
on 11/22/2005 Okay, wear like a big Thrift Store sweater thats at least a couple sizes too big and that goes past the waist! Also cute little knee lenghth skirts with fun colors and fabrics are a must! Tip for hair is that you don't have to buy a teasing comb, if you are careful a round brush or small comb will do the trick! Use lots of hairspray or mouse! Big dangly earrings in bright colors and bright plastic bracelets or jelly bracelets- you can't have too many of those! Do the Madonna look and wear either big kind of klunky army boot shoes or high HIGH heeled tennis shoes that go to your ankles in bright colors or brown/black. Those were totally in!!!! Bright red leggings look great under a black cordory skirt with a aqua blue sweater and red jewelry. Add belts (over your shirts) if you want to. Email me at Pink_Panther_Gurl_05@yahoo.com if you want for more tips!!!!!!
on 11/22/2005 An 80's costume must have bold colors! The 80's just wouldn't be the 80's without those hideous colours. For example, wear bold and opposite colors like black and white, orange and green, or pink and yellow! It sounds nasty, but it looks fabulous when you're all dressed up! Also wear big hair, thick-rimmed sunglasses, lycra leggings with leg warmers, and steel toes. Trust me, you'll look great!
on 11/22/2005 For shoes, wear those old, ratty basketball sneakers you have in your closet. Pull out the tongue and make it clearly visible. Wear VERY faded, slim denim pants with holes. Shirts with bands names on them that are 50 times too big work well, too. Or am I getting into 80's Man? I might be...Also, cheesy, way-too-big vests are good.
on 11/22/2005 Don't forget leg warmers or scrunchy socks.
on 11/22/2005 Thrift stores are great for finding clothing for the '80s. Also, try big hoop earrings and clothes with clashing colors.
on 11/22/2005 Wear light, frosted pink lipstick, shoulder pads, tights with lacy bobby socks and spike heels. Half-shirts are a staple. Remember to curl your hair and put your bangs in a "poof."
on 11/22/2005 You can never have too much Aqua Net or teasing in your huge '80s 'do. Find a sturdy comb and rat your hair until it's the size of the Sear's Tower. And don't forget to chew some gum - really loudly.
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