The wonderful Becky and Richard hosted a "choose your favorite 80's Rocker" new year's eve party. Mark, though he loves a good party, does not enjoy dressing in costume. He agreed to put his best pegged-pants leg forward and looked awesome as Nick Rhodes from Duran Duran. (Thanks for the lender costume, Jay.) I was Olivia Newton-John, brunette style. My hair in these photos looks like I cut it short, just like when I was 11, so it really was an 80's night for me.
Whitney Houston, George Michael, Morrissey, Debbie Gibson, Van Halen and many others made appearances too.
We left a bit early and missed the lip sync contest. Have I ever mentioned that I won a lip sync contest in 6th grade? I "sang" (and danced to) Wham's Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. The venue was my friend's birthday party, and I rocked the house. Too bad I missed my second opportunity to rock it.
The party was a blast! Thanks Becky!
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You'll have to check out Just Dance 2 - then you can rock out to Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go everyday. My kids are very impressed with my 80's dance skills.
courtney,
i'm going to have to get that!
That is so cute! My mom just went to see Nudio Wooten John, as we grew up calling her. I don't know why that name stuck. But we laugh about that Physical video to this day! Although she is incredible beautiful! I reminds me of the SNL short that Drew Barrymore did. Anyway. You look amazing!
i'm dying over mark's face in the first picture. what a fun party! everyone looks pretty awesome. like maybe the 80s weren't that regrettable?
The two of you look radical! Was that an 80's term? I'm amazed that everyone in the photos came up with such period-perfect get-ups. Yeah, Mark's expression is priceless.
he's not that happy about me posting that one.
To say Mark doesn't like dressing up, he sure does it well...you both look like totally radical!
Oh Sarah, I OWN this post--here's to our checkered past! Did you not own that exact outfit at Park? And yes, I was present for the famed lip-sync contest which you so admirably won. I think you beat out my "Material Girl" attempt, but if I recall, you got some serious air when you jumped up and down to Wham, so your victory was well-deserved. You rocked the eighties, girl. Still do. You look deliciously tacky in your getup, as does Mark. I can only imagine that you had to drag him kicking and screaming in costume--my husband feels exactly the same way about dressing up. Looks like so much fun, though--kudos to your friend for throwing such a fun party! All we ever do on NY Eve is eat.
Jennifer,
I so thought of you as I was trying to come up with something to wear. I would have LOVED that turquoise sweatshirt in 6th and 7th grade. Wishing I had your expertise to help me with an outfit.
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