My dad’s a huge 70s fanatic, always telling me stories of when he was young, and living the life of the kids we see in the movie My Girl. His favorite saying—“The 70s was the best time, today is nothing compared to the 70s… remember that.” As I plug my ears and walk away, I couldn’t picture the 70s being that fun. But lately, I’ve been stuck in the 70s, and with the H&M Garden collection releasing, and the new bold accessories at American Eagle Outfitters, looks like I’ll be stuck there all summer!

This isn’t a bad thing. It’s giving me the chance to be experimental and tap into a different fashion era. Over Spring Break, I found myself watching Soul Train every day, trying to locate a place where I can find a vintage bike, and saying words like psychedelic, groovy, and right on! I even bought leather vintage American Tourist boxed luggage. Don’t judge me, when I’m into something, I live it! This summer my friends better be ready, I’m preparing to bring the 70s to 2010.

The H&M Garden collection got me really excited after I saw fashion blogger, Karen Blanchard, (Wheredidyougetthat.blogspot.com) post pictures of herself in both red and ivory, chic dresses, trying to figure out which one to purchase. They both looked amazing to me, so I decided to inspect in the collection. I found awesome pieces, which I’ll be spending my hard earned cash on. Forever 21 also has a myriad of fun and affordable, floral dresses! This summer I’ll be riding the bike (that I’m going to find), with my iPod in my ears, listening to my massive play list of The Rolling Stones, Earth Wind & Fire, and Elton John, accessorized with my brown-tint aviator shades, in floral of course!

If you’re in the same 70s funk as me, or you’re just excited about summer (we all should be), here’s some fun summer suggestions:

Summer Playlist:

  • Sympathy for the Devil- The Rolling Stones
  • Love Rollercoaster- Ohio Players
  • Brown Sugar- The Rolling Stones
  • Hearts a Fire- Earth Wind and Fire
  • ABC- The Jackson 5
  • Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry
  • Bennie and the Jets- Elton John
  • Me and Mrs. Jones – Billy Paul (My grandparents all time favorite!)

Funky Accessory:

AE Colorful bead Bracelet 12.50 (www.ae.com )

Fun Flirty Floral:

H&M Garden Collection 19.95 (http://www.hmthegardencollection.com/still-life-4/)

Peace and love everyone!

–Keiana Smith-McDowell