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Conjuring images of Ali McGraw in A Love Story, the Banana Republic Fall 2011 collection was filled with textured knits, pencil skirts, and soft layers all done in clean mixes of deep autumnal colors with dark, earthier tones. The knits were a highlight, as was a long camel coat worn casually over the shoulders. Overall, they were the kind of outfits you would love to wear to work, or to your Read more
In case you haven't noticed, the '70s are back with a vengeance. But we're not talking hippie florals and peace signs — this time the look is purely chic. In Vogue Russia's November issue, American beauty Hilary Rhoda exudes that groovy glam vibe with modern effortlessness. Granted, the styling is a bit over-the-top, but take a few lessons from it: denim and camel go exceptionally well, Read more
Fab model crush Lindsey Wixson channels the ultimate '70s girl next door for Another magazine's Autumn/Winter '10. Shot by Venetia Scott and styled by Marie-Amelie Sauvé, the golden-locks girl is breezy, pretty, and young in retro-fied florals, crop tops, hot pants, and everyday glam. You would think it's 1976. Click on to be inspired, then get the look via 10 Fab-approved '70s pieces. Read more
If I didn't know better, I would've assumed this was the prequel to the 2 Girls, 1 Nasty nightmare that recently swept the net. But this is actually how they sold ice cream in the '70s. Lick happy much? Either I have a dirty mind or advertisers were downright shameless back in the day. Or both. Read more
Germophobes, look away! This will make the skin on your overly sanitized hands crawl. It's a little known '70s board game called MushMouth. Someone shoves their grimy fingers in a player's mouth while everyone else tries to guess what the eff the player is saying. It's like talking with your mouth full at the dinner table, but this ain't dinner. It's "fun" time. And everyone is laughing but you, Read more
Tomorrow Today was a UK television program of the '70s that claimed to predict trends and lifestyle habits of the future. And where did the experts foresee fashion going? They had a space-age getup in mind, complete with metallic miniskirts and "specially adapted cosmetics belts" to free us ladies of our bulky purses. How novel! Thirty years later, we can thank our lucky stars that these Read more
Is it just me, or is it a wee-bit disturbing to watch Mr. Happy pull up in his sketch van and use candy to lure a gang of kids outta their neighborhood? He cheerfully sings the entire time, but pay attention to his lyrics. They're candy coated on the outside and choc full of creepy on the inside. The double entendres abound! Just sayin'. . . Read more
Topher Grace goes back in time to the '80s with his new movie Take Me Home Tonight, but traveling to another decade is old hat for the actor, who got his start on That '70s Show. Grace captured my heart as Eric Forman, the sweet center of his group of friends on the vintage-themed series. More than a decade after the show first aired, Grace has come far (as have his costars), so to celebrate his Read more
Laura Prepon (better known as Donna from That '70s Show is giving the small screen another go. The actress has been cast as 20-something Chelsea Handler in the upcoming NBC comedy series based on Handler's book Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea. But Prepon definitely isn't the only That '70s Show alum who is getting a piece of the spotlight lately. The show has only been off the air for a Read more
