Introducing: Frightening Fashion Fridays

Mom documented our family events throughout my childhood, faithfully photographing babies, weddings, vacations, and everyday activities.  Not long ago I had over a thousand of her slides (spanning thirty years) converted to DVDs, surprising my sisters at Christmas with their own sets.  We have reminisced, laughed, and poked fun of our younger selves ever since.

Aside from enjoying the nostalgia, though, I’ve discovered a side of me that has been quite the eye-opener.  The more I peruse the images, the more I realize that I was fashion-challenged – sometimes frighteningly so.  I guess I could blame it on the trends at time, or I might even suggest that my creative, arty side was shining through.  I rather think, however, that I simply made… let’s just say… interesting choices.

With that in mind, I thought I would share some of my flair for style over the years.  Each Friday in 2013 I’ll be posting an image or two.  Some of you readers of a certain age might even recognize yourselves.