Theme Thursday: The Awesome 80’s!
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Here at The Official Birthday Blog, we love a good theme party. So we were thrilled to hear that when Jessica Alba, the star of movies like Sin City and The Fantastic Four, turned 28 earlier this week, she threw an 80’s themed birthday bash for her fifty nearest and dearest.
Guests played games like Connect Four and Chinese Checkers, while listening to the best of Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince.
Alba and her husband Cash Warren even made appropriate costumes an entry requirement, which meant guests like Rosario Dawson and Sarah Silverman showed up in their best dated ensembles.
To throw your own 80’s themed birthday party, think about the following ideas:
- Decorations: Think bad 80’s prom. Twisted streamers, neon balloons, and glitter everywhere will help create the right mood.
- Food: You can’t go wrong with the best of retro candy. Have pop rocks, Fun dip, and fruit roll-ups to feed your guests’ nostalgia. For a healthier option, try fruit slices cut into fun shapes like stars and hearts or ants on a log (peanut butter spread on celery sticks with raisins on top).
- Costumes: Leggings, oversized neon tops, and high top sneakers create a great 80’s look for women. For men, try acid washed denim paired with shiny shirts or outrageous ties. And don’t forget your hair!
- Music: The music is probably the easiest aspect of a great 80’s party. Follow Jessica Alba’s lead and play favorites from Madonna, Michael Jackson, the B-52s, and Bon Jovi.
This weekend, my 12-year old daughter and her friends are hosting a surprise birthday sleepover for one of their friends whose mother lost her very short battle with lung cancer this past July. Each year, her Mom would have a huge sleepover birthday party for her which all the girls looked forward to. This will be the first birthday she will have without her Mom and it will probably be difficult for her and her Dad and brothers.
