Throwback Trendsetter Gifts

"The weatherman said dress for the mid 70's. Bob was elated." "Much. Too. Sexy."

'I'll be darned! A nipple mood ring!'

Old hippie gives peace sign.

"Wow, these slippers are really warm!"

'Ouwth! Bid my tong!'

"Of course, lots of women are just going bare-headed."

"I feel there's a whole culture around mules."

Today, a special retro segment of The Fad Herald. It's the Fad Herald. Off the hook! Hey jive turkeys, here's what's not cool: Fossil fuels, dependence on Mideast oil, long gas lines. Here's what's groovy: Solar power, alternative fuels, energy independence. Can you dig? The world is changing, baby! Instead of solar panels, I'm buying a sweet 8-track player. Next week, a look ahead to 2040. What's out: Waiting in long lines to fill up the spacecraft with gas.

"You've got night fever."

Do you like my bling?

"When a cowboy wears it, it is a cowboy hat."

"That's a good look for you, J.B."

'Now I know why they called this airco model 'Marilyn Monroe'.'

The African Plains during the 70's.

'Now don't complain Mum: You started it by giving me my first nose-ring...'

"Norman still has seventies flashbacks sometimes."

"What do you think? Too Edward Gorey?"

Like, Real Gone...

"Harvey's staying with shoulders."

"My dad said they used to be bands."

A Revolution In Formal Wear! The Cummertie in Four Classic Styles!

"My, grandma, what big hair and shoulder pads you had!"

70s Night.

'It's the sixties, they want their shirt back!'

"That's lovely, dear. Give me a heads-up when manners and intelligence get a little closer."

"I can't right now. My spurs are stuck together."

"Don't go all retro on me - we're supposed to keep moving forwards."

'Love the kitten heels!'

Underwear boy at 80

"Living...in...the...1970s...must...have...been...DYN-O-MITE!"

'Bloomin Hippies!'

'Hey, we're in style!'

For years Melenie stayed home waiting for the stirrup cords revival.

Bell Bottom Pants

Man admiring his friend's skull topped scarf pin