All of us had our favorite movies growing up. Some had a fun story with lots of adventure (The Goonies), memorable quotes (“you’re killing me smalls”), trend-setting fashion (Clueless), lots of dancing (Girls Just Want To Have Fun) and some provided us with our first tear-jerker movie experience (My Girl…oh, the number of tears that were shed). If you grew up in the 80’s or 90’s, many of these might have been on your list. One thing many of our old favorites have in common is that now they are sort of a time capsule for the fashion trends were popular for the time the movie was made in. But fashion always seems to make its way back around, and a lot of things that were popular back when we were kids have made a comeback in recent years (ie. Keds, flannel, leopard print, overalls, the choker…).
We decided to take looks from two of our favorite old childhood movies and recreate them for the present!
Erica
One of my all time favorite movies growing up was Xanadu. If you’ve never heard of it, basically Olivia Newton John plays a muse who comes to life to inspire a struggling artist. There is lots of singing, dancing and rollerskating (oh yes, that’s right) which is what sold it for me when I was a kid working on my super awesome rollerskating technique as well as practicing to be an amateur living room dancer. Newton John rocks a lot of off the shoulder in this movie and since this trend has made a big comeback this season, I thought it would be fun to recreate her look!
Shop the look: Top (similar) | Skirt (similar) | Heels (similar)
Brooke
When I was a kid I watched the movie Now and Then over and over again. Not only did I learn quite a bit from this movie (ahem, about boys), I loved that the characters were so much like myself and my friends. The character I identified with the most was Tina Tercell, better known as Teeny. I didn’t have Teeny’s family drama, but I did share her love of boys, make-up and occasionally stuffed my bra, just for fun. So, for this post, I channeled my inner Teeny with a fun printed tank, bright shorts and a pair of Converse.
What were your favorite movies growing up?
– Brooke & Erica
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Brooke – you keep inspiring me with pieces from j.crew. I have that top and am inspired to come up with a look for it.
Love this movie inspiration! Xanadu was one of my favorites too! You both look amazing!
Jill
Doused In Pink
I loooove now and then, you both look adorable.
xo
PinkSole
What a fun post idea! I don’t think I have ever seen the movie Now and Then, but I definitely remember Xanadu! Both of these looks are so cute!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Your modern recreations of these outfits are fantastic! You both look adorable. This was a really fun post!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
What a fun idea for a post! Love the outfits you both created 🙂
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Away From The Blue Blog
What a great idea!! Love both those movies, both those outfits and both of you cutie pies!!
What an adorable post! I haven’t seen either movie!!! But now I want to!
Carylee | http://morepiecesofme.com
So cute!!
Jaymie
I love ONJ so much – thanks for sharing the love!
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Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Both of your outfits are soo cute! Right on trend 🙂
http://www.thebeautybeau.com/how-to-wear-a-mini-dress-to-work/
Oh Now and Then! How I love that movie!
Nina
aworldofdresses.com
What a fun post, and I love both of your takes on the inspiration movies! I’ve never seen Xanadu but I LOVED Now and Then. Oh, and My Girl… so, so good. I’m pretty sure I had Clueless memorized too, ha!
What a lovely post! It put a big smile on my face.
Aw what a cute post and outfits Brooke and Erica. I wonder what my movie inspiration would be?
Rachel xo
http://garaytreasures.com
this post is so much fun!!!! Never seen Xanadu but LOVED Now and Then!! Great inspiration and super cute looks
Simply Shaunacey
What a fun idea!! My childhood movies probably would have me trying to look like Princess Leia, haha!
caseygcapra.blogspot.com
Truly a great subject to get inspiration for an outfit!! Now when I tell you my favorite movie growing up, you have to remember that I’m old—it was the Sound of Music—so i could dress up in my curtains?
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jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
What a fun post! I have never seen either movies. Growing up my favorite was Grease.
Thank you for hosting and hope you are having a fab week!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
I am already missing the 90s! I remember watching movies then trying to get myself look like them, most of the time I couldn’t really succeed but then it was worth giving a try! I haven’t seen Xanadu, but really loved Now and Then!
Ela BellaWorld
Such a fun post! All of these movies mentioned brought back fond memories. The only one I haven’t seen was Xanadu, and now I am thinking I Need to. Haha! Great interpretations of the styles and it is fun to see them come back around.
Such a fun post! Love both your looks. Can you believe I have never seen either of these?!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Ok I haven’t watched any of those movies but now I want to. The idea behind this style post was so much fun. You both nailed it. I love how Erica’s looks like a dress and Brooke’s is so colorful and fun. Love the shorter hair do, Brooke.
Anyone who grew up in those eras had a great childhood for sure! Love the music from back then, even now. Fashion definitely reinvents itself and makes the old, new again with a few adjustments! Your recreations here are spot on!
http://www.dressed2dnines.com
These outfits are both so cute! What a fun idea! 🙂
Rachel
Simply Rachel Nicole
What a lovely and fun post, well done! Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
Both looks are cute! Now and then is one my favorite summet movires,right up there with The Baby Sitters- Club!
Omg, Clueless was my jam. I’m pretty sure my entire 5th and 6th grade wardrobes were tributes to Cher + Di. 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
This is so cute!! Love shorts and kicks!
-Tatiana
http://www.weshopinheels.com
This post is fantastic, love the retro theme! I remember Xanadu because of Olivia but have never seen it, this is making me want to try and catch it this weekend.
xo, alice / T Y P E N U
This post is so cute and def brings up memories of movies I grew up with. Both your looks are great. Would love for you to stop by my Friday linkup and share your style and stories!
xo Sheree
http://poshclassymom.com
IG: @poshclassymom
I loved watching Now and Then! Both of your outfits are so cute! Love that blue top!
What a fun post! I loved Now and Then too!
http://www.mystyledna.blogspot.com
Love this! I haven’t watched the first movie, but I love Now and Then (probably because I was obsessed with the actors after Casper). I teamed up with my blogging buddies a couple of weeks ago and we all did Little Mermaid-inspired posts:)
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
This is such a fun post. And you guys look great! Believe it or not I have never watched Xanadu but I do love to watch Now and Then, it’s such a great movie.
xo, Jackie
stylemydreams.com
You both look gorgeous and I find it such a fun idea to style your outfits around movies you loved!
xo
http://www.carinavardie.com
What a great idea for a post! You both look lovely, and like you’re having so much fun! Xanadu was one of my favorite movies!
OH my gosh, I love this! I loved Now and Then, watched probably too many times to count 🙂 Raises hand bought it at Blockbuster when they were having their sale on VHS, hehe. I’ve never heard of Xanadu…hmmm…I think I have to go find it.
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What a fun idea! A nice way to combine TBT with outfits!
michellespaige.com
I love both of your outfits… and is that Christina Ricci? haha
I love a lot of chickflicks growing up. embarrassed to list them here. HA!
You two are really cute!! Now and then is my FAVE!!
Xox Dana Ivy // http://www.iadorewhatilove.com
This is such a fun and interesting post. Both of the outfits are gorgeous.
Happy Weekend!
Kisses
http://ashonfashionary.com/cut-out-shoulder-white-dress/
Nice inspo! Those looks definitely seem to be trending right now.
xoxo
– Isabel http://www.moonstonemagic.com
I loved Now and Then! OMG what a great, great movie!!!
— Dara // http://www.peoniesandhoneybees.com
Oh, what a cool idea! My favourite movie was Arielle so I’d have to dress as a mermaid 😉
Christina ♥ https://caliope-couture.com
Omg I loved Now and Then!! xo
It was the best!!!
How fun!!
All time favorite!!
Thanks Isabel!
Thank you!!
Aw thank you!
Haha!! I am too!!
🙂 Thanks!
Thank you!!
I need a copy of Now and Then!!!!
Thank you Lana!!
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
Haha me too!!
Yes!! It’s so fun!
Thank you!!
Thanks Sheree!!
Thank you!!
Thanks!
OMG yes that too!!!
I’m not sure if I’ve seen the Baby Sitters Club, it’s on my list now !
Thanks!
So true!!! I miss it, haha!
Thanks!
Thanks Ada!!!! I’m actually wishing it would grow faster, lol, I cut it a little toooooo short!
Say whatttt!! You must! lol
Haha you have to!
I miss it too!
That’s a good one too!
How fun!!!
haha! Too cute!
Greatest movie ever!!!
Good question!! Wed love to know!
Yay!!
Yes My Girl!!! bring on the tears!
So good!
Thank you!!
Thanks!!
Thank you!!
You would love them!
Thank you sweet Andrea!
Thanks Mica!!
Thank you!!!
Oh man you’re missing out! lol
Thank you!!
Thanks Jill!!! 🙂
I can’t stay off of the factory website, so many cute things!!