Wouldn't You Like To Be Popular? An Ode to Amanda Peterson

News of Amanda Peterson's death hit me like a slap across the face yesterday.  She left Hollywood in 1994 and moved back to Colorado, where she was from.  But, didn't you hope that she'd come back?  Fans of this movie, I KNOW that you did.


I remember seeing this movie in the summer of '87, before 7th grade.  I LOVED the style (although not necessarily preppy), and I was convinced that I could be popular too.  Furthermore, her character, Cindy Mancini, convinced me that there were beautiful, nice popular people, and that there may be a chance that I could be accepted by them.  I tried sitting with the popular kids, and although I didn't get exiled, I didn't get accepted either.  It may have been due to my mullet with surfer's hairspray wave, which were decidedly not pretty or cool.


Last night, I literally had a dream that her family auctioned off some of her clothes from the movie in their yard.
Here are some of my fave outfits/looks:



Back to school and all business.  My back to school outfit in '87: a Billabong tshirt and black knee length skirt.  With the mullet.



The breakup outfit: I wanted this outfit so badly, it wasn't even funny.


 
The bathroom confrontation outfit/detention. Love the hair.  And cutoff top.
And the Forenza cutoff.  Wish I still had some of my Forenza stuff.



So many gems.  White leather fringe cutoff outfit.  Oxford over mismatched bikini (with eye roll). Lady neck tie.  And fave outfit.



A bevy of fabulousness.


But, seriously:

Cindy Mancini died alone?  This truly saddens me.


RIP, Amanda Peterson.  Gone but not forgotten, by me or anyone else who grew up in the 80's.

Wouldn't You Like To Be Popular? An Ode to Amanda Peterson

News of Amanda Peterson's death hit me like a slap across the face yesterday.  She left Hollywood in 1994 and moved back to Colorado, where she was from.  But, didn't you hope that she'd come back?  Fans of this movie, I KNOW that you did.


I remember seeing this movie in the summer of '87, before 7th grade.  I LOVED the style (although not necessarily preppy), and I was convinced that I could be popular too.  Furthermore, her character, Cindy Mancini, convinced me that there were beautiful, nice popular people, and that there may be a chance that I could be accepted by them.  I tried sitting with the popular kids, and although I didn't get exiled, I didn't get accepted either.  It may have been due to my mullet with surfer's hairspray wave, which were decidedly not pretty or cool.


Last night, I literally had a dream that her family auctioned off some of her clothes from the movie in their yard.
Here are some of my fave outfits/looks:



Back to school and all business.  My back to school outfit in '87: a Billabong tshirt and black knee length skirt.  With the mullet.



The breakup outfit: I wanted this outfit so badly, it wasn't even funny.


 
The bathroom confrontation outfit/detention. Love the hair.  And cutoff top.
And the Forenza cutoff.  Wish I still had some of my Forenza stuff.



So many gems.  White leather fringe cutoff outfit.  Oxford over mismatched bikini (with eye roll). Lady neck tie.  And fave outfit.



A bevy of fabulousness.


But, seriously:

Cindy Mancini died alone?  This truly saddens me.


RIP, Amanda Peterson.  Gone but not forgotten, by me or anyone else who grew up in the 80's.

What Do I Want? What Do I Want? What Do I Want?

The title of this post is an inside joke in my family?  My dad says it when we ask what he wants for a gift giving occasion.  He's very difficult to buy for because he doesn't want much.  The complete opposite of me!

I have a big birthday coming up.  So, I thought I'd make a preppy wish list.  I am not expecting anything off of it, but it's fun to dream, right?


Alex Monroe Charm Bracelet

Kiel James Patrick White Scalloped Shirt

Kiel James Patrick Bracelets

David Yurman Green Onyx Ring and Earrings

Lulu DK Isla print on One Kings Lane

Seasalt Seafolly Jacket in Mustard- literally the perfect Mac.  I have been lusting after this for years!



Gretchen Scott Crab Dress- also comes in pink!

Liberty of London storage valise.  Or anything in this print!

Last but not least- a travel partner for France and possibly Austria in September!

What Do I Want? What Do I Want? What Do I Want?

The title of this post is an inside joke in my family?  My dad says it when we ask what he wants for a gift giving occasion.  He's very difficult to buy for because he doesn't want much.  The complete opposite of me!

I have a big birthday coming up.  So, I thought I'd make a preppy wish list.  I am not expecting anything off of it, but it's fun to dream, right?


Alex Monroe Charm Bracelet

Kiel James Patrick White Scalloped Shirt

Kiel James Patrick Bracelets

David Yurman Green Onyx Ring and Earrings

Lulu DK Isla print on One Kings Lane

Seasalt Seafolly Jacket in Mustard- literally the perfect Mac.  I have been lusting after this for years!



Gretchen Scott Crab Dress- also comes in pink!

Liberty of London storage valise.  Or anything in this print!

Last but not least- a travel partner for France and possibly Austria in September!

What I've Been Up To

Sorry for the long absence.  So much to write about!

I have been taking time to get my house organized (always a work in progress!), doing a little bit a shopping and starting a blog on animal issues!

I will be posting more regularly, but, in the meantime, here's a little style inspiration.  This incredibly stylish woman made me stop dead in my tracks at the fruit market!

Be back soon with more substance!

What I've Been Up To

Sorry for the long absence.  So much to write about!

I have been taking time to get my house organized (always a work in progress!), doing a little bit a shopping and starting a blog on animal issues!

I will be posting more regularly, but, in the meantime, here's a little style inspiration.  This incredibly stylish woman made me stop dead in my tracks at the fruit market!

Be back soon with more substance!

Attention Francophiles: One Kings Lane - The Decadent World of Laduree

Although I am not sure that these are the best deals, I absolutely love this OKL sale.  You have to be a member to shop it.  Say that I sent you if you sign up!

Livres




Furniture





Tea/Dining

Decor/Misc









Much more to see, but some others were sold out or not so French.