Don't Get Me Started on the '80s

Hosts Jen and Bridget embark on a fun discussion about trends and fads of the 1980s. Throughout the episode, Jen and Bridget explore a wide array of '80s trends, including perms, with personal anecdotes about salon experiences and home perms gone wrong. They recall popular sources for fashion inspiration like Cosmo and 17 magazines and discuss specific hairstyles like the spiral perm. The conversation touches on colorful mascaras like blue and aqua, the influence of the movie Flashdance on leg warmers, and fashion items such as lace, Gunny Sax dresses, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. They also delve into '80s slang, iconic jeans like Jordache, and cultural phenomena like Smurfs and Cabbage Patch Kids. The hosts also briefly touch on '80s music and video games. The episode ends with a mention of self-help books like "What Color Is Your Parachute?" and figures like Leo Buscaglia, as well as beauty trends like Aquanet hairspray and Sun-In. The overall tone is lighthearted and nostalgic, filled with personal memories and humorous commentary on the fads of the past. Follow the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569575714309 Follow Jen: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.strongforlife Follow Bridgit: https://www.facebook.com/bstonebudd