Bring Back

Anyone who knows me knows that I am no fashion diva, and I am fine with that. Living in a university and college town, however, I am still able to see what is considered to be in vogue among the young and modern. What I do see often brings to mind the words of Ecclesiastes: “There is nothing new under the sun.” I shudder to see how much of a comeback the 80’s have made.
I grew up in the 80’s and, while I thoroughly enjoyed my childhood and have fond memories of some of the clothes that I wore, I have no interest in reliving those styles. Once was enough. Arguably, once was more than enough. Very few of the styles are worthy of being recycled. Stirrup pants, side ponies, scrunch socks, knotted shirts, neon jumpers….the list could go on of all the bad choices that were made. Some people were guiltier than others.
However, of all the bad choices that we made - and now others are making - there is one thing that is shamefully noticeable in its absence.

Yup, the banana clip.
After a half-joking-but-mostly-not request, the dynamic duo (thanks M and B) managed to find one of these super-duper inventions for me, and I am going to do my darndest to bring it back in style.
“Why?” you may ask. For some very simple reasons:
-It’s actually useful. Not quite a ponytail day? Not quite a hair down day? Then the banana clip it is.
-It’s really not as ugly as some of its other 80’s counterparts.
-Why not?
-I think I can pull it off.
-Look at all the great colours they come in (mine are less colourful). Think of the options.
-Since the 80’s are in, it will be my small attempt to be stylin’.
So, join me, if you will. I’m sure it can be done.