Ok, so it’s no secret that I love the ’80s.  I realize that some people are horrified by their clothing choices as a kid, but I just laugh happily looking back at photos of me as a kid.  The ’80s were FUN!  Seriously…I didn’t wear blue jeans until junior high!  Why bother?  Leggings were so comfortable!  And those crazy headbands made from Coca-Cola bottle wraps or balloons?  I totally wore those.  And on my feet?  Jellies all the way!  So, for fun, I went on a quest to find ’80s inspired items that reminded me of my childhood…

1) First up is a cool rainbow headband by RK Designs.  This so reminds me of Rainbow Brite!

2)  And to go with my Rainbow Brite headband?  Well, I need rainbow arm warmers!  These are made by Mirabeans.  (Psst…she also makes leg warmers!!!)

3) This next item is just too cool for words.  If you were a kid in the ’80s, please (PLEASE!) tell me that you remember Jem and the Holograms!  I think this Jem onesie by RainbowAlternative will be a gift for our niece, Isla…

4)  If Isla gets a Jem onesie, do you think her aunt Nicole needs these Jem earrings from Jegas Creations?  I kind of think I do!

5) Or do you think an adult woman should wear something more fierce?  Maybe a pair of She-Ra earrings?  (Check out Sweetgyrl Designs!  She has several neat items that could’ve been featured in this post!)

6) Our last featured item features my role model as a kid…Punky Brewster!  I LOVED that show!!!!!  (I even have it on DVD! PUNKY POWER!)  I wanted to be just as cool as Punky was!  So, when I saw this I-phone cover by Sherry’s Stock, I got a HUGE smile on my face!

Thanks for checking out this Etsy Finds post! As a reward, I’ll end this post with somewhat embarassing proof that I loved both Jem and Rainbow Brite…

Yes, I AM wearing a Rainbow Brite outfit in that last picture! :) That’s it for today! Check back next week for a post celebrating Kevin’s birthday! (Yes, his birthday was actually last Saturday but he gets a full week of celebration!)