So remember when I stated on my “Meet Me” page that I typically post everyday, Monday to Friday? Well, I didn’t take into account that from time to time a full time job or a nasty stomach bug would keep me from my keyboard. But yesterday it did. And trust me – it was a much wiser choice for me to be in the bathroom than at the computer. But I’m back. And about 2 pounds lighter.
No further details will be shared.
You’re welcome.
Which is why I’m joining Meredith over at (Flash) Pasteurized in her weekly feature “Take Me Back Tuesday”, except that it happens to be on Wednesday. This is where we revisit a photo from back in the day. Today, of course, we’ll be revisiting a particularly curious photo of yours truly. And just so you know – I’ve managed to unearth some real beauties – we could be doing this every week for the rest of 2010.
This week we are going to visit a 16 year old Cher to see what she was up to. No, I will not be disclosing what year this is. Bloggers are notorious for their mad math skills, and I don’t need you all figuring how very old I am. Suffice it to say, I was 16 at some point during the 80’s. That might help explain a lot about this picture.
Let’s review this photo in detail, shall we? We’re going to start at the bottom and work our way up.
- Let’s just get the elephant in the room out of the way – why was I wearing Richard Simmon’s satin striped shorts?!?!?! I have NO idea. Apparently they were in fashion at the time. I had several different colours. I don’t remember Richard being around in those days, so I can only assume that’s when he got his start and the shorts just stuck with him.
- Why am I posing in the garden in the first place? I think it might have involved trying to get a good pic to send a long distance boyfriend at the time. Why else would anyone pose in the garden? And I’m not even sure this resulting picture can be categorized as good.
- The blinding white legs? Yes, I’m fair, but I’m going to go ahead and blame this on bad lighting.
- The crop top? I had a cute figure back then, and apparently, a nice set. I can only assume I was comfortable accentuating it. Not so much now.
- And now we get to the hair. Ah, the hair. The only light I can shed on this style is that it was the Princess Di days, and I was crazy mad about her. The short feathered flip was my weak attempt at replicating her beauty. Clearly that’s where it stopped.
- And finally, heavy on the eye make-up much??? I have no excuse. It was the 80’s.
Laugh at yourself and the world internet laughs with you. Go ahead, folks. Laugh. There’s plenty more where this came from.
14 Responses to “I’m Like Richard Simmons But I’m In The Garden”
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March 3rd, 2010 at 5:38 am
I am laughing, laughing really hard too, I might add!!! That dosent even look like you!!! And wow!!! what a cute figure,!!!! Those so called Richard Simmons shorts, I had at least 6 pairs of those, in every colour , When I would wear a pair of them I would wear a top of the same colour with the stripes going the opposite way of the shorts!!!! Ah!! I was a real fashion statement back then!!! And just for the record, I think you are much cuter now than then!!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
You’re really rockin’ that Princess Di look! I want to hear more about the long distance boyfriend!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:34 am
Having lived through that period but never managing to look as good as you, I will refrain from laughing!
Dropped by from SITS.
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:09 am
If I had a waist that small I’d be wearing those shorts and that top too! Amazing!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
You had a cute figure! If I had such a cute figure when I was 16, I would have too. I looked more like the number one. with glasses. and braces. 16 wasn’t a good year for me.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
okay, so your waist is non-existent, for reals. i AM loving the princess di hair!!!!! bahaha! and you were a freakin’ adorable 16 year old!!!! i *think* i just might have some sleep shorts that look like these…
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
My gawd, you were SKINNY! Dang. I don’t think I’ve EVER been that little. I am loving that outfit, for realz. And the hair? Pretty sure I had a cut like that at some point – awesome!
I just might have to start doing this ‘take me back Tuesday’ – i just love all the old pics.
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Man, that is one of the tiniest waists I have ever seen. If you ever plan on taking a similar photo, do it now. Your stomach is never flatter than after stomach flu. It’s like the number one (only?) perk of stomach flu.
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Holy cow…you’re a BARBIE DOLL!! I mean I think when you say “I had a nice figure” what you really mean is “my waist was completely disproportionate to my very nice rack and aren’t you all jealous.” And umm…yes, actually I am. 18-year old Allyson didn’t look ANYTHING like that. Although I skipped right past Princess Di hair and went straight to Jennifer Anniston hair. God, you are smokin’ hot in this picture and if I’d seen you in the mall, I totally would have put a voodoo hex on you. I mean that in the most loving way possible.
Cher
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March 3rd, 2010 at 8:29 pm
I’m flattered, really. But you might want to hold off on your kind words – there’s plenty of much worse pictures to come!
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Instead of calling it “take me back Tuesday’s, maybe change it to I’m so vain Wednesday’s? Or maybe Aint I cute Friday’s??
March 4th, 2010 at 2:06 am
It seems everyone is doing Take me Back Tuesday on Wednesday this week. But in Australia it’s actually Thursday so it’s Take me Back Thursday and because bloggers like to have words that start with the same letter as days I guess it works for Australia more than it normally would.
I knew I had seen that hair somewhere before and it wasn’t until you mentioned Di (yeah, just Di to me.. none of this Princess stuff) that I realised where.
March 4th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Hey Cher, if you need some pictures for Take me Back Tuesdays, I would be happy to dig a few up for you!
March 6th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Lookin good, girl!!!