*400- 600 Calories burned per hour
Talk about reminiscing the past! Roller Skating was something I did every weekend, sometimes twice a weekend. During middle school (1995- 1998) it was the thing to do in my neighborhood and my friends Nikki and Rose and I loved it more than the mall, more than anything and looked forward to it each weekend. One time our parents wouldn't bring us so we walked over 3 miles during a winter storm to get there, that's what I call dedication.
As I approached my 27th birthday and was thinking of something fun to do in celebration, I thought why not rally up the crew and go roller skating for old time sake. To top that idea we decided to dress up in 90's clothing to make it even more exciting. My friends are so fun and are always looking for ways to spice things up- what good sports!
After we confirmed the 90's idea, I wasn't really sure what to wear. In my mind I think I had an 80's look imagined, tight pants with scrunched socks and mile high hair, but after doing some research on 90's celebrities I got a reality check into that era..What an ugly style. The decade had quite a range of fashion throughout the 10 years, from grunge (think Nirvana), goth (Marilyn Manson) to baggy bright colored clothes (TLC) and then floral prints, vests, plaid, etc (90210).
I had planned to go to Savers thrift store to find something special when I got a phone call from Lauri, turns out her mother and sister had a whole boat load of 90's style clothing in the basement and it was free reign. I really love Lauri's enthusiasm, its amazing as well as contagious. She was so excited and even texted me with a picture of her in a suit that had belonged to her sister during that period, this outfit was god awful ugly...it was perfect! Red, black and white stripes with gold pendent accents, 2 inch thick shoulder pads, and a "topsy tail" pony tail to Authenticate the look. Hello Corporate America 1996!
I headed over to Lauri's and we sifted through stone wash jeans, turtle necks, body suits, genie pants until we found the perfect outfits for the 90's skate party.
I had called the Skateland's management team to warn them that we were having a decent size group and that we would be dressed up, they really supported the idea and even allowed us to bring some Cd's with 90's music (thanks Luke and Jay!!) for the DJ to play. When we all showed up at the rink and put the skates on it was like we had stepped back in time, the decor was updated but close enough to what I remembered to make me smile. Sondra's birthday is the same week as mine so I bought us some sparkly birthday crowns, as if the 90's attire wasn't enough.
We all represented a different style and it was not even planned that way. Kathryn really out did her self and dressed up as Kelly from Saved by the Bell, I swear she was her twin making sure to capturing every detail down to the felt neck choker with the heart charm and sholderless striped shirt. Jen dressed up eclectically, grunge and minimal effort kinda look with an army coat and multiple layers (surprisingly, she made it look prettgood). Mark dressed up like Kris Kross and wore a backwards jersey and baggy jeans with gold chains, Venus was fabulous in her clueless inspired get up and even the kiddo's had on embroidered sweaters with scrunchies and bright colors- so cute!
I really recommend going roller skating with friends or family, it is so fun and great exercise, it gets you moving and out of the house during those cold dreary winter days. Whether your an old pro like me ;) or brand new to the sport like Miss Bella, give it a try!!
If anyone has any stories about skating, mention them below in the comment section, I would love to hear about them.
Until next time,
Kristin
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