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Uh-Oh Trend Again: ’80s Glam?

Are we there already?

Spotted this spread by Nico in a recent issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain, featuring model Bambi Northwood-Blyth in Gucci, Tom Ford and DVF in all its ’80s-ish splendor. So what do we think? Are we ready for shoulder pads and teased hair to make a comeback yet? Nonetheless, she looks rad and I like totally love the concept…

Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Spain

Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Spain

Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Spain

Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Spain

Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Spain

Bambi Northwood-Blyth Harper's Bazaar Spain

I admit, I am having a few flashbacks thinking about a certain high school reunion coming up! Yikes.

...xoxo 

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. blue fruit says

    July 11, 2011 at 5:46 am

    Maybe hold the shoulder pads honey, but loving every other element of this fabulous shoot.

  2. Gloria says

    July 11, 2011 at 6:44 am

    I can’t stop looking at the model. How did she get those eyebrows AND those lips. You better believe I’d be making money off those brows if that were me!

  3. tobe | because it's awesome says

    July 11, 2011 at 8:01 am

    full eyebrows, too! bring it on! :)

  4. Lily says

    July 11, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Loving the photos but dont think I could rock these looks…especially not the shoulder pads ! Ha. She looks so fabulous though !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  5. Jill Browning says

    July 11, 2011 at 10:40 am

    I’m sorry, I can’t see past the wooly caterpillars on her face!!! They are more than I can handle. eek!

  6. Jill Browning says

    July 11, 2011 at 10:42 am

    And what HS reunion are you up to now?? My 15th is next weekend… How did that happen? :(

    • that girl says

      July 11, 2011 at 5:12 pm

      Double sad face for me!

  7. Naomi says

    July 11, 2011 at 10:55 am

    I never ever understood shoulder pads. As for the eyebrows… I get excited just thinking of plucking mine less, but I feel like the growing out process is super awkward.

    Reunion, eh? Have a few cocktails and it will be a grand ole time :)

  8. Lonely Wife Project says

    July 11, 2011 at 11:20 am

    I’m not over the 70s trend yet, but I do love the wild hair and the bushy eyebrows. I must admit too, that a toned down version of the shoulder pad can be awesome. I have a couple soft blazers that look more structured with a shoulder pad.

  9. Tamara, Bella Boho says

    July 11, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Awesome photo shoot, but I’ll stick with the pre-80’s styles for myself ;)

  10. Tamra of walkswithBella says

    July 11, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    It’s amazing how some of those looks are still relevant now. I love the dress 3rd from the bottom.

    • that girl says

      July 11, 2011 at 5:13 pm

      Me too – by far my fave and probably b/c it looks more disco than 80’s!

  11. Julip Made says

    July 11, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    I’m all for the powerful business woman, but not too sure about the power-suit look, shoulder pads and all… she does look smokin in this shoot though!

  12. Lonely Wife Project says

    July 11, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    More proof the 80s are back. Except this is less glam and more punk. Not a look I’m loving: http://becauseimaddicted.net/2011/07/when-punk-meets-funk.html

    • that girl says

      July 11, 2011 at 5:12 pm

      I’m so not ready to give up my 70’s yet! I hope the 80’s can hold off a little longer.

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