I happened to be alone in the car the other day and Madonna's Like A Virgin came on the radio. I haven't heard this song in ages but of course I remember every word. As I'm singing along in my car, I think back on when I was young (growing up in the 80's) and how we would dress up in high 80's fashion. It was fun! Maybe we looked a bit ridiculous but we certainly had fun.

As we get older I think we lose a little bit of that. When we're younger and have the time to get all dolled up for a night out, it's easy to have fun with our look. As we get older, with more responsibilities and less time, getting dressed becomes a hassle we don't have time for. Suddenly coordinating outfits and looking put together is a burden. We forget to have fun with it.

I think that if we could remember to add some of that fun back int our wardrobe it might make a difference in our mood and confidence levels. There are all kinds of fun styles in retail now, we just need to considering adding them to our closet. They may not be the items we would naturally gravitate toward these days. We tend to buy for more practical reasons. Items for work, a dress for a wedding, clothes for the gym... this is how we shop. But what if we shopped for items that we thought were fun?

Take a look at the Anthropologie landing page:

Don't these girls look like they're having fun? From the retro sunglasses to the endless ruffles, these looks are simply fun. Don't we need a little bit of this in our lives? Go back and listen to a little high energy 80's Madonna or Cyndi Lauper and you'll be feeling it before you know it! What makes clothes and accessories fun is personal. Your idea of what is fun for your wardrobe won't be the same as someone else's. Just like the idea of style, it's based on your personal preferences. Find what makes you smile when you shop. It might be bright bold color or vintage styles. There are no rules to follow. Just wear what makes you feel good when you look in a mirror!

Now that you're feeling inspired , here are a few ideas for items that will inspire a little fun in your wardrobe (all courtesy of Anthropologie):