Welcome to this week’s edition from Sincerely Fro’ Me to you (name in reference to some clearly bad hair choices made in the early 80’s. I don’t want to actually use the word PERM or you might think I condone them) Here we go…
It’s 1994 and am living in a fabulous little rental house on Rosewood in Los Angeles. One block off Melrose. Yes, that Melrose. I remember loving this little Spanish bungalow because of the granite counters in the bathroom. Well it was granite TILES. And the granite was PINK. But still. Granite. This place was walking distance from about 5 of the ‘hot spots’ in LA at the time, and my friends and I took full advantage of that fact. Actually, come to think of it- THAT might be the real reason I rented this place and it had nothing to do with the granite.
Every Friday and Saturday night- my place was the start and finish spot for the ‘group’. Ah, my group; a lesbian music video producer best friend, her beautiful sister who was a professional dancer and the voice of Snapple for a while, a literary status climber from Kentucky, a gay man who was TV executive in children’s programming at NBC and an English nanny turned talent scout for the Music business. We had more VIP passes than we knew what to do with. We were on the list at every door in town. This was a good crowd to hang with. Smart. Successful and BIG drinkers. SO look over my shoulder at the bottles on the counter. Those were just the ones for DISPLAY. The cabinets above (yes, all three) were filled with nothing but ALCOHOL. And what is in my hands? A bottle of Vernor’s. Makes an excellent mixer ya know.
And I miss the whole ‘vest’ fashion statement. Makes every figure look good. I might be bringing that back soon. Ya know- just as soon as I get my drink on again.
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OH, I miss the vest look.
Really, miss it :D
At least there’s some fruit next to the liquor for good measure.
I think the vests are coming back – I saw some in Target last week. Looks like Kristen & you are in luck! I, however, will stick to summer sun dresses. Too hot here in Florida for layers.
Sounds like you were quite the popular gal…and I’m sure rockin’ the vest look had a lot to do with that. Not the cabinets full of alcohol!
You totally had the life people of that age dream about! And for the record, vests are back.
Great story!!! Ooh pink granite counter tops! Very snazzy!
The vest is back sans undershirt.
I was about to say exactly what Sophia said … fruit in the adult beverage region. Nice touch. But what are you wearing on your shoulder. I doubt it is a corsage, but what is it? A dead parrot from Captain Morgan’s party? You’re killin’ me girl (in a good way).
oh yeah the 90’s, I was a party girl too!
YES, but did you sleep with Dr Michael Mancini? Did you get in a cat fight with Jane and throw her in the pool?
I love the glasses. You were cute in every decade.
haha! You look so sneeky
I love you look adorable -
OMG – can i edit my comment – i meant to say I think you look adorable -
Can I just say how much you look like Jack in this picture? Whoa! I mean, it’s obvious how much you two look alike all the time, but in this picture of you, it’s overwhelming.
And Marcy, nothing beats the cool pad we shared in awesome “Phillips Ranch”! It was so close to………..NOTHING! But we had each other, right?
I didn’t realize vests were back in. I’m happy to hear that because I actually didn’t wear them the first time around, but I’m willing to give them a try this time. Cool.
Vests are back? Where did they go? WHEN did they go?
I need a drink.