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we're back for the third year in a row with our annual upcoming fashion trend predictions. in 2023 we're going to continue to see fashion take notes from the 1970s and 2000s as well as a few other decades. which upcoming trend are you looking forward to?

if you were a tween in the 90s or 2000s then odds are you've shopped at limited too at LEAST once in your life. in today's video we take a look at the once iconic brand, from its rise in popularity to its eventual downfall.

Originally created in the 1970s, Strawberry Shortcake has had quite the evolution over the past 5 decades, going from one of the most popular toys in America to a character that very few people would recognize today. In today’s video we’ll be talking about Strawberry Shortcake’s humble beginnings as a greeting card character, her brief stint as the face of a billion dollar franchise, her multiple makeovers and numerous TV shows, and the current state of the once popular character.

one of the first video essays on this channel was about ariel's pink princess dress in the little mermaid and now nearly three years later we're revisiting the subject. her pink princess dress is perhaps one of the most controversial outfits in the entire disney princess universe, with fans coming up with various theories to explain the dress's less than flattering nature. in today's video we decided to talk about some of these disney fan theories and explain why they aren't as likely as you'd think.

gossip girl is probably one of the best known tv shows of the 2000s, so it's no surprise that hollywood decided to revisit the series (even if it's only been a decade since it ended). the gossip girl revival, which began airing in 2021, follows a new group of characters but is still set within the original show's continuity. the revival immediately drew backlash from audiences as it failed to usurp the original, thereby bringing its existence into question, and after only two seasons the show was cancelled by HBOMAX. in today's video we decided to take a look at all of the things that went wrong with the gossip girl reboot and why it might have been cancelled.

welcome to a new series on the channel where we'll be going through different pop culture events throughout the month rapid fire style, helping you catch up on everything you might have missed! in january 2023 we saw shakira break several records, everything everywhere all at once win major awards, beyonce's first concert in over 4 years, the premiere of velma and the last of us, and several music video releases. what did i miss?

with their unique typeface, stylish yet down-to-earth aesthetic, and revolutionary “magalog” concept, delia's was one of the biggest teen brands in the 90s. but what happened to them?

in today's video we decided to take a look at our favorite red dresses in film, examining their symbolism, historical references, and creation. what's your favorite red dress in a movie?

with mindy kaling's velma reach its season finale, we decided to take a look at a dozen different versions of velma dinkley from scooby-doo and rank them. first being introduced in 1969, there are many different versions of velma out there, but which one is your favorite?

welcome to the series on the channel where we go through different pop culture events throughout the month rapid fire style, helping you catch up on everything you might have missed! in february 2023 we saw rihanna announce her second child, multiple fashion collaborations, and numerous award shows. what did you miss?

today we're reacting to some of the best and worst red carpet looks at the 2023 oscars. which celebrity had your favorite outfit?

today we decided to take a look at the outfits worn at the 2023 vanity fair oscars after party, which celebrity had your favorite look?

if you've been on tiktok lately then there's a chance you've seen videos about the gen z party phenomenon, the BORG, aka the black out rage gallon. in today's video we decided to take a look at the potent beverage as well as the history of college drinking in general.

“pink is for girls and blue is for boys” is something we all grew up hearing, but did you know that this “rule” is relatively recent? only becoming common practice in the united states in the mid20th century, in today’s video decided to take a look at the rise of gendered colors and the feminization of the color pink

welcome to the series on the channel where we go through different pop culture events throughout the month rapid fire style, helping you catch up on everything you might have missed! in march 2023 we saw law roach announce his retirement, taylor swift begin her eras tour, everything everywhere all at once sweep the oscars, and gwyneth paltrow go to court. what did you miss?

the latest best-selling novel to get the hollywood treatment is daisy jones & the six by taylor jenkins reid, but is the tv series any good?

with production on the lilo & stitch live action remake underway, we decided to take a look at the entire lilo & stitch franchise. from the development of the first movie, to its video game tie-ins, to the evolution of the little blue alien known as stitch, to the disappearance of lilo.

one of the most well known fashion brands in the world, the house of chanel has been in business for over a century, but most people don't know the first thing about it. in today’s video we decided to take a closer look at chanel’s history, from founder gabrielle “coco” chanel’s time as a nazi spy to karl lagerfeld's controversial 90s relaunch to the brand's currently negative reputation. what are your thoughts on chanel?

in today's video we decided to take a look at our favorite orange dresses in film, examining their symbolism, historical references, and creation. what's your favorite orange dress in a movie?

another year, another met gala to review. in today's video we talk about this year's theme "karl lagerfeld: a line of beauty" and which celebrities did or didn't dress the part. which celebrity had your favorite look at the 2023 met gala?

welcome to the series on the channel where we go through different pop culture events throughout the month rapid fire style, helping you catch up on everything you might have missed! in april 2023 we saw disney announce a moana live action remake, chipotle sue sweetgreen, millie bobby brown get engaged, and zendaya perform at coachella. what did you miss?

with disney's live action remake of the little mermaid set to be released in mere weeks, i decided to debunk some of the most common criticisms that i've seen online in regard to the casting of halle bailey as ariel. mind you, i have no idea whether or not this movie will be any good (and i'm not saying that you HAVE to like it just because of its cast) but to see so many people write it off entirely because ariel is no longer a white ginger is incredibly disappointing.

in today's video we've decided to take a look at the latest fashion aesthetics to hit social media: stealth wealth & quiet luxury. epitomized by the characters in succession (or gwyneth paltrow in general) the style has become the calling card for the 1%. but the real question is: why are we so obsessed with "dressing rich"?

as a surprise to practically no one, today i'm going to be reviewing disney's latest live action remake: the little mermaid. i'll be discussing the changes to the plot (why are king triton and ursula related now), the new music (someone tell lin manuel miranda that not every movie needs a rap song), and the hyper realistic animals (is flounder okay). obviously this is my opinion!

welcome back to the series on the channel where we go through different pop culture events throughout the month rapid fire style, helping you catch up on everything that you might have missed! in may 2023 we saw the annual met gala, a physical altercation between chris brown and usher, the versace dua lipa collab, and iam tongi's american idol win. what did you miss?

with mermaidcore being one of the most popular fashion aesthetics of the summer and the live action little mermaid being one of the year's biggest films, it's clear that 2023 is all about mermaids. in honor of the finned creature we decided to take a look at the evolution of mermaids, from their start as a greek myth to their influence on fashion.

it seems like every other day there's news about a middle aged celebrity dating a teenager, which is by no means a recent phenomenon. in today's video we decided to take a look at the history of predatory relationships within the entertainment industry, from charlie chaplin's teen brides to the exploitation of groupies in the 1970s to leo dicaprio's inability to date anyone over the age of 25.

welcome to the series on the channel where we go through different pop culture events throughout the month rapid fire style, helping you catch up on everything you might have missed! in june 2023 we saw lana del rey perform at glastonbury, the casting of a new superman, the titan submersible implosion, and the first look at the live action avatar the last airbender. what did you miss?

if you were a tween in the 2000s then chances are you're familiar with the legendary girl group the cheetah girls. initially a children's book series, the cheetah girls became a worldwide phenomenon following the release of their titular disney movie in 2003. but do you know about the cat fights that were happening offscreen? today we decided to take a walk down memory lane and talk about the rise and fall of the cheetah girls.

the barbie movie was one of my most anticipated releases of 2023 and while it knocked it out of the park in some regards (casting & costuming), i unfortunately found myself disappointed in a lot of other aspects. in today's video i decided to review the barbie movie, talking about all of the things i liked and didn't like about it as well as the things i thought they could change. what did you think of the barbie movie?

welcome to the series on the channel where we go through different pop culture events throughout the month rapid fire style, helping you catch up on everything you might have missed! in july 2023 we saw several celebrity breakups, the release of barbenheimer, and a collaboration with levi's and studio ghibli. what did you miss?

once upon a time hot pink unicorns and purple cheetahs ruled back to school aisles. lisa frank was a status symbol in elementary school, but do you know about all of the things happening behind the scenes?