Look at the shorts on Moondoggie! I want a pair in that exact wash.

I will also take the top.

And any of these bathing suits.

One of the best things to happen to me in 1991 was the release of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. It’s an epic film starring Christina Applegate as Sue Ellen Crandall, a fashionable teen who has to fake her way into the fashion industry in order to support her 4 siblings while their mother is away on vacation. Trust me when I say all kinds of shenanigans ensue – including a fashion show!  In addition to the awesome plot and early-90s fashion , Don’t Tell Mom, also boasts an appearance by a young David Duchovny.

If you haven’t seen this movie, you should DO. IT. NOW. Some beautiful soul has posted it on youtube.

Here are some of my favorite moments:

This is where we learn that creative people prefer to shop at thrift stores.

Then we learn the importance of distressed denim and quirky accessories.

Token black friend – so crucial, so necessary, so important to my self esteem.

The key is to make accessorizing look effortless.

Again, extremely quirky accessories and bedazzled collars. Awesome.

I wish this were MY resume.

A one shoulder top under a white blazer? YES, thank you, Rose.

WHERE DO I BUY THESE LIZARDS?! I NEED THESE LIZARDS, ROSE!

I think I own this outfit.

Uh-oh. Mom is back from Australia! Let’s wait to tell her that the babysitter is dead.

This morning, I woke up and couldn’t get out of bed. It’s Sunday and it’s gray and miserable looking outside. So it made perfect sense to me that I should watch Singles – a film about grungy Seattle in the early 90s. Two good things came out of this life choice.

1. I’ve decided that Matt Dillon and James Franco need to be in a film together.

2. I’ve decided that I want to recreate Bridget Fonda’s final outfit (above).

I. Cannot. Wait.

Milwaukee -February 5:

Doors at 6:30, movie at 7:00. Tickets $10. Available now at Landmark Oriental Theatre Box Office. Brought to you by Milwaukee Film.

NYC- February 12:
Doors at 6:00, movie at 6:30, NYC premiere includes director Q&A and panel discussion led by Callie Janoff with Faythe Levine, Mandy Greer and Kate Bingaman-Burt. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY Advance tickets on sale HERE $15 General Admission, $12 members, students, seniors.

NYC- February 14 & 15:
2PM Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, NY, NY Advance tickets for Saturday are HERE and Sunday HERE. $10, $7 members, students, seniors. A short Q&A to follow screening with director Faythe Levine.