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Jun 02 2012
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S/S Saturday Selects: The 90s Toy We Loved

Last week we talked about the 90s toy we hated. Now we’re picking our favorite one.

Sarah’s Pick: Nano Baby

I think Barbies and my Nano Baby are tied as my favorite toy. But Nano pulls a little ahead because it was just a total 90s fad toy. Remember when they were big and everyone had to have them. I remember driving my mom crazy because she couldn’t find the Nano Baby anywhere. They were sold out and I couldn’t have a Tamagotchi because those just weren’t cool at my school. I had to have the Baby version, not the cat or dog and especially not the alien one. What can I say? I’ve always loved babies.

It came with a handy little clip that you could attach to your clothes so that you couldn’t slack off on taking care of your Nano. You took it everywhere with you, perhaps this was just training for our addiction to our cell phones. You had to feed it, clean up its poop, bathe it and entertain it. Like a real baby! I think the longest mine ever lasted was 5 days. I found my Nano Baby last summer when I was home, I was curious to see if it still worked but for some reason I couldn’t open it up to change the battery. Such a bummer.

Sam’s Pick: Polly Pocket

First, let’s get real: I was obsessed with all kinds of toys. GIMME ALL DA TOYS. That really was my motto (also replace “toys” with “candy” and that was my second life motto). But one toy that I really did enjoy was Polly Pocket.

I started out small, with a normal one that actually was able to fit in your pocket. I think it was just a house or something. Polly is like, the size of a nickel and you can walk her around her little abode that pops open like a clam. There was also one that was a castle, and that was pretty cool too. She was a princess! She could wear a crown! She had a mini-horse! It was shaped like a heart! I mean, pretty cute. My favorite one was the one that was shaped like a star (pictured). It lit up and had an effing hot air balloon. Oh, it also had a brunette, which like, was cool (NOT EVERYONE’S A BLONDE, GUYS).

The thing is, looking back, I’m wondering why these brought me so much joy. Honestly, you marched a little figure up and down some stairs and like, your finger was bigger than the figure, so you’d have to hold them by the head and what the heck, how did I spend HOURS with these?

Later on, they came out with bigger “Polly Pocket” dolls with cars, etc. that competed with Barbie. I really didn’t get that. THE NAME SAYS POCKET, SHE BETTER BE ABLE TO FIT IN ONE. Logic, guys. It really bugged me.

Anyway, loved these toys, but don’t know why. The end.

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May 02 2012
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Sarah

My First Celeb Crush: Freddie Prinze Jr.

Oh man, I loved Freddie Prinze Jr. so much when I was younger. I still do a little bit. He was just the perfect man in all his movies — the popular, but sensitive guy who was also romantic and just plain adorable. I had posters of him on my bedroom walls, watched all his movies. She’s All That was obviously his masterpiece, but I kind of dug that underrated film he did with Julia Stiles, Down to You (it also starred Selma Blair, Ashton Kutcher and Rosario Dawson).

Freddie was king during the late 90s to early 2000s. He was in every romantic comedy or teen flick imaginable and he was dating Buffy the Vampire Slayer (a.k.a. Sarah Michelle Gellar). But then he kind of dropped off the face of the earth. I think it all went downhill with Scooby Doo. He had a TV show for one season called Freddie – he played a chef who lives with his sister-in-law, sister and niece. Plus his friend was David Silver (a.k.a. Brian Austin Green). Then apparently he blogged for World Wrestling Entertainment and was a part of their creative team for a while (now that was weird). He was also on 24 for a couple episodes, so at least that’s something. But I always thought he was destined for more, you know?

Can he please get some more roles in movies? I can see him in some grown-up romantic comedy or maybe an action movie? He’s done horror with I Know What You Did Last Summer so that could be good too. As of now, he doesn’t have much going on acting-wise, so he’s probably a stay-at-home dad to his daughter (plus the other kid he and Sarah Michelle have got on the way). I really want Freddie Prinze Jr. back in the spotlight.

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Apr 18 2012
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Sarah

Ring Pops

Gems that probably contributed to my trips to the dentist

Who didn’t love ring pops as a child? It was candy AND it was a fashion statement. I can just picture myself all blinged out with my ring pops on my fingers and my tongue red or blue from the candy. Can I be five years old again?

Sometimes they were two-toned and other times they were just one flavor. It didn’t really matter because they were the prettiest candies I’d ever seen. Did you ever shine them in the light? Almost like real jewels, I tell ya. My favorite was always the strawberry kindr. Less conspicuous on your tongue than the blue one, but still tasty nonetheless. Plus, I was a really girly girl when I was little so blue was always for boys. And can we just talk about the convenience of ring pops? No more getting tired of holding your lollipop in your hand — all you had to do was just slide it on your ring finger (obviously it was an engagement ring) and go about your playtime.

Why don’t they make stuff like this anymore? And why isn’t it acceptable for twenty-somethings to just be carrying ring pops around for a snack? Let’s bring it back, please?

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Mar 30 2012
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Sarah

Friday Fashion Flashback: Overalls

definitely not the ones I had as a child

I’ll admit it, I was a big fan of overalls when I was younger. I mean they were pretty dang comfortable. It was like wearing a romper (which is a huge trend right now, but yet why can’t I ever find one that doesn’t make me look like an oversized baby?), except it was flattering on EVERYONE. And I mean everyone: farmers, truck drivers, your mom and your dad, babies, kids, etc. Everyone looks good in jeans and overalls are basically jeans, so that’s my logic right there.

I really liked them because you didn’t have to stress too much on your outfit. You just chose a plain shirt, preferably a bright color to jazz up your outfit, snapped the overalls on and bam, you were ready to go to day camp or hanging out with your friends. I had a pair of overalls with Winnie the Pooh on them when I was like 8 or 9. They were super comfy and who doesn’t love Winnie the Pooh?

Now let’s get a couple things straight here, no, I did not wear overalls past the age of 10. Also, they were always overall shorts. Not the long ones. Why trap yourself in them? I hate wearing pants so long overalls would be my worst nightmare. And I do realize the problem of having to pee. It was a lot more work. But how do people pee when they’re wearing rompers nowadays?

I’m trying to imagine what it would be like if overalls were suddenly cool again. Yeah, people still wear them, but most of the people are hipsters who wear them ironically or they’re farmers. Everyone would be super comfortable. And you would have so many pockets, you probably wouldn’t need a purse. Plus, if you don’t think it’s sexy enough, put a bandeau top underneath instead of a conservative tee. That’s a trendy summer look right there. Sadly, I don’t think this fashion statement will be coming back anytime soon, but a girl can dream.

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Mar 28 2012
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Sarah

American Pie

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Ahh, American Pie. What a classic. It was raunchy, but it wasn’t gross. If you know what I mean — it had heart to it. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Sarah, you were like 10 when the first American Pie came out. It was before your time.” But you’re wrong. Yeah, I saw American Pie on VHS when it first came out. My mom wasn’t really big on movie/television ratings. I watched Beverly Hills, 90210 (the old version, not that lame excuse for a remake they’re airing on the CW nowadays) with her when I was five or six. That Kelly Taylor sure did look like my Barbie doll.

Anyways, the beauty of watching American Pie when you haven’t quite learned about um, the birds and the bees yet is just the naivete of it all. Sure, I knew where babies came from and that people have sex, but I didn’t know what getting to second base was (in sexual terms and in baseball terms, I wasn’t a sporty child). And like why was this guy putting a pie in his crotch? Or why did that girl do that thing with the flute? Um, uncomfortable?

I really didn’t know what was going on, but everyone looked like they were having fun and they were really cool. Plus, that kid from A Kid in King Arthur’s Court was in it and he was pretty cute. And because I was probably one of the few in my elementary school class who watched American Pie, I thought I knew this cool secret. My two other friends that saw it and I would talk about how funny it was all day long, while our other friends would whine about how their parents wouldn’t let them rent it at Blockbuster. Sob story.

Now they’re reuniting the whole gang 13 years later for a fourth movie, American Reunion. It comes out on April 6th. I’m really excited to see it, first of all because it’s bringing people some work who haven’t really worked since the late 90s/early 2000s (Tara Reid, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Chris Klein, Natasha Lyonne…I’m looking at you guys). Second, because I’m actually going to understand everything that’s happening now.

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Mar 24 2012
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S/S Saturday Selects: Our Favorite Spice Girl

Girl Power! This week we discuss our favorite member of the Spice Girls. And since we both went to the reunion tour, we’re def talking about that, too.

Sarah’s pick: Ginger Spice

Oh the Spice Girls. They really played a big part in my childhood. And like I said in my bio, I have them and Gloria Steinem to thank for teaching me about women’s rights. Girl Power! Ginger (aka Geri Halliwell) was awesome and my favorite. She was probably the sluttiest one of all of them (hello, Union Jack dress with her knickers showing?). She was just so feisty and fun, but without veering towards Scary. When she left the Spice Girls, I was devastated. How could she do that? That was basically the end of the band. I never got to see them in concert! I remember being really upset and I probably cried into one of my Spice Girls t-shirts, but blocked that bad memory out of my mind.

So when the reunion tour came, I was vigilant about getting tickets. I had to go to that concert. I went with two friends to the concert in Newark. It was quite a trek for a little freshman at NYU to travel on the PATH to scary Newark. A homeless man yelled at my roommate on the train. But for the Spice Girls I would do anything. My friends and I made shirts that said “Zig,” “A-Zig,” “Ah.” It was a magical experience. I bought maybe $100 worth of Spice Girls paraphernalia, including a ring, a t-shirt and a glow stick. I was a preteen again. And even though they weren’t the best singers ever and Geri messed up during Wannabe, it was still a realization of my childhood fantasies come true. Dancing to all my favorite songs live really brought me back to the elaborate concerts my friends and I used to have at sleepovers and solo dance parties that I used to have in my room. I LOVE THE SPICE GIRLS.

Sam’s Pick: Posh Spice

I was OBSESSED with the Spice Girls. I had notebooks. I ate those stupid chupa chup lollipops. I watched Spice World 3893 times (full disclosure: I have the DVD.) I would flash the piece sign more than anyone should, ever. I would constantly sing their songs everywhere I went. (but not too loudly… I was pretty shy.) I always recommended the Spice Girls for my dance classes. They didn’t listen. Whatever, I danced at home to their songs anyway.

My favorite Spice Girl? Obviously Posh Spice. She was classy, cool, and she wore really short black skirts and high heels. It was awesome. (And apparently, I wasn’t the only one to choose Posh as their favorite: Everyone’s seen David Beckham, right?! I rest my case.)

I went to their reunion show in Chicago as a sophomore in college. There were ten of us. Yes, you read that right. TEN OF US. The Spice Girls love is rampant. We all dressed as our favorite. There were three baby’s, two Posh’s, two Sporty’s, two Ginger’s and one Scary Spice. (Sorry, Scary.)

Yeah, I wasn't kidding...

I never danced so much at a concert. I’m not ashamed. My love for the Spice Girls will continue on. (As will my love for flashing the peace sign. Not apologizing for it.) SPICE UP YOUR LIFE.

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Mar 16 2012
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Sarah

Friday Fashion Flashback: Jelly Shoes

Remember jelly shoes? Now, I know they were trendy a few years ago — grown women were wearing them! I like to think they were getting nostalgic about their childhoods with that fashion choice. But really, I’m talking about when they were trendy way back in the 80s and early 90s. I called them my “Cinderella shoes.” They looked like glass slippers! I was (and still am) obsessed with Disney princesses, so of course I had to have them. I don’t even remember how many pairs I had.

I always got the clear ones with glitter specks on them because they looked most like a glass slipper. Were they comfy? Probably not in the blazing California sun (doesn’t plastic melt?), but I wore them religiously. And every time one broke, I’d beg my mom to get me another pair. They were my go-to shoe, when I wasn’t wearing slippers that looked like stuffed animals or boat shoes (which I hated wearing as a child, but now I need a pair — ain’t it always the way?)

Oddly enough, I never bought a new pair of jelly shoes for my grown-up feet when they were trendy a couple of years ago. I think I just wanted to keep jelly shoes a childhood classic. Who knows? Maybe I’ll get a pair this summer — clear ones, of course.

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Mar 02 2012
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Sarah

Friday Fashion Flashback: Mini Backpack

an awesome 90s backpack from etsy

Who didn’t have a mini backpack while growing up? I had at least five (including a faux patent leather black one with butterflies that was to die for). You wore it everywhere – to the mall with your friends while your mom chaperones, to sleepovers, field trips during day camp, sports practice (I didn’t play sports but I’m assuming people did do this), the list can go on and on. They were trendy and practical (for the most part). I liked that since it was on your back, you didn’t have to deal with your inexperience of carrying a bag. Hey, it takes practice to schlep around a purse – you’ve got to hold it the right way and actually remember to pick it up when you leave places. I don’t think I’m the only one who brought purses out because I thought I was grown up and kept forgetting them everywhere I went. Why did I need a purse when I was 10 years old? To carry around fake money, of course…and three Bonnebell lip smackers.  Yes, I brought fake money around with me, it made me feel rich somehow.

I think we need to bring mini backpacks back – both for fashion reasons and our sanity. Everyone has such ginormous bags now. Why do we need a weekender-type bag as an everyday bag? But also, how would we ever be able to cram our whole lives in one tiny backpack now? Mini backpacks were 90s minimalism at its finest. We carry way to much baggage (I had to, I’m sorry!) in the 21st century.

–SARAH

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Feb 27 2012
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This is how our brains work. [G-Chat]

3:31 PM Sarah: 
90s tv
the best
you watched boy meets world right
because i can’t really talk about that
3:33 PM Samantha:
CLEARLY
3:33 PM Sarah:
it wasn’t my fave show
3:33 PM Samantha:
wait what
3:33 PM Sarah:
ok good
3:33 PM Samantha:
HUH
WHAT
UM
STOP RYDER STRONNNNNG
TOPANGA!
3:33 PM Sarah:
i just got a visual
3:33 PM Samantha:
of her writing on her face
3:33 PM Sarah:
of topanga putting that lipstick all over her face
3:33 PM Samantha:
with a lipstick
omg
3:34 PM Sarah:
omg
3:34 PM Sarah:
we are on the same wavelength
it’s kinda freaky
3:34 PM Samantha:
FREAKY FRIDAY
3:34 PM Sarah:
also
california dreams
yes?
3:35 PM Samantha:
yes
yes
of course
i just got that windchime transition in my head
3:35 PM Sarah:
omg and what was that show with basketball
hoop dreams?
jump start?
3:35 PM Samantha:
HOOP DREAMS
3:35 PM Sarah:
omg is it really
3:35 PM Samantha:
wait was that it
3:35 PM Sarah:
but you know what i’m talking about right
also there was another show about guys in the city
CITY GUYS
my brain is like freaking out right now
3:36 PM Samantha:
HANG TIME
3:36 PM Sarah:
hang time!!!
3:37 PM Sarah:
this is crazy
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