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S5E2: Venus Part 2
Aired: 2005
For today’s Rando Roundup, we see this white dude with braids and a beanie, lookin at his flip phone and ogling Manny. Then a shot of some guys huddled around a computer, all wearing baggy attire. And finally, a shot on the front steps demonstrating some flares and cross body bags.
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S5E1: Venus Part 1
Aired: 2005
Hazel time! She’s, well, part of the group, but doesn’t have many lines or much screentime like usual. She returns to school in this cropped pink cardi – I definitely had one like this – layered over a white tank, flare jeans, and pointy-toe heels. Next she’s at The Dot in a cowl neck tank of green and pink paisley.
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S5E1: Venus Part 1
Aired: 2005
I have so may mixed feelings about Season 5 Ellie. This is a turning point for her. And we see it in more ways that one. Since this is a fashion blog, I do need to state the obvious: her style is toning down. Yeah, sure, her wardrobe is still “edgy” or whatever in that it’s black, but it’s becoming much less experimental and much less out-there. It’s pretty much subdued. I mean, check out her hair. Yes, it’s cute, but we’ve strayed very far from the extensions, crimper, multiple ponytails, and fake bangs. Her personality is also changing. First of all, she is simping for Craig hardcore. And while part of me HATES that, another part of me really hurts for her. I mean, look how cute and hopeful she is in this last photo. But it’s just never gonna happen, Ellie. I don’t know, maybe it should have. Maybe it would have been good for both of them. Anyway, her personality is also about to disintegrate terribly. She becomes Craig obsessed, and 100% boring from this point forward. I think perhaps the show struggles to write dynamic “alt” characters. They don’t know how to make these people “alt” besides how they dress.
But anyway, let’s break down the styles of today’s episodes. Ellie has discovered the wand curler, and has taken a liking to layering. Layering jackets, shirts, and even belt and skirts over jeans. It’s a lot. She also still wears her Emily the Strange bag, gotta love the continuity with the Degrassi girls and their bags. Her color palette is greys and blues mostly. Little details include hardware like the O-ring choker the studded belt, painted nails, and a Celtic knot ring.
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S4E21: Goin’ Down the Road Part 1
Aired: 2005
Mein GOTT. Caitlin is full 70s here and I kind of hate it. That collar… it’s consuming her whole. I mean, this is basically leisure suit vibes here. Oh and to make matters worse, she’s falling in love with Kevin Smith. Openly and shamelessly. Next she’s seen at home growing bored with Joey’s depressing family, wearing a tight red v-neck and jeans. Next she’s back in the halls of Degrassi looking like she just came from a What Not to Wear makeover, wearing a denim moto jacket, a floral blouse, and flared jeans. The final ‘fit is sweatpants, a tee, and a jean jacket.
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S4E19: Moonlight Desires
Aired: 2005
Time for all the miscellaneous grabs from this episode. First is this horrid group at The Dot. Ah, I see from their book that they are a birdwatchers club. They’re dressed awfully rugged to be strolling around a city park gazing at birds. The leader of this group has tiny glasses and skinny eyebrows. We sure liked things small around the eyes back then, didn’t we? Next is this nurse at the blood drive. She’s scary. And she’s wearing scrubs, nothing really to talk about there. Caitlin’s camera dude is wearing a khaki jacket. Blood donors are wearing baggy or flared jeans with white tennies. And here’s Dylan’s new dude – what was his name… Eric or something? I can’t believe I didn’t take note. He’s wearing a black tank and a puka shell necklace. We briefly see a janitor in work clothes – not sure why I included that.
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S4E19: Moonlight Desires
Aired: 2005
Oh man, it’s time for Marco’s moment. First he’s in a zip up jacket, hoodie, and some kind of like comic book shirt. Also shout out the soul patch, don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned it before, but there it is, looking itchy. Next Marco is in just a standard graphic tee with something random & unrelated on it, and I like his hair like this – curly and tucked behind the ears. He’s also seen helping with the blood drive in casual khakis and this red blood vest. Oh yeah, he’s being told he can’t give blood because he’s gay. Yeesh. Next, the outfit continues on, and we’re in Dylan’s dorm. Here we can see that these casual khakis are also FLARED! Shoutout to Marco’s flares, I feel like no one ever mentions them but I am such a fan of men in flares. I was hoping it would come back big time for men when flares circled around in the late 90s/2000s, but sadly it was mostly girls wearing them. Marco also seems to have this decorative belt on his waist, and lugs around a messenger bag. And he freakin walks in on Dylan with another guy. And Dylan’s like, “Oh hey Marco!” Brutal. Marco tries his best to suck it up, so he appears at the dorm party in an orange sleeveless tee with flare jeans. Oh yeah and plants a smooch on Craig. Our last look is Marco in a dark long sleeve, with hair hair still big.
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S4E18: Bark at the Moon
Aired: 2004
Rando roundup for today includes this like, lady who supervises teachers in training. So she’s watching Mr. O like a hawk. And she does look scary. She wears a brown blazer and has fluffy bleached hair. Next are these girls in the hall, reacting to the accusations about Mr. O. We see some tight layered shirts, a large pearl necklace, and a cross body bag. Then there’s the cops in their little cop outfits. Then this shot on the front steps shows more silhouettes of the time – baggy jeans on dudes and flare jeans on girls.
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S4E18: Bark at the Moon
Aired: 2004
I’ve got pages of Paige to share today (ha)! First she’s in a sky blue, which has got to be one of her best colors! Also she’s got very matte makeup, almost grunge-like eyeshadow, and nice skinny 2000s eyebrows. Oh yeah, and when she realizes Snake might have seen her out in public with Mr. O, she hurriedly dons this pink cowboy hat which I LOVE! Then she’s in class in a dusty pink top which has some ruffle detail. Actually, this might be better describes as a “tunic” because this thing is long, going down past her hips. I hated that era of clothing, the whole “is this a shirt of a dress?” thing. Ugh. She also wears a messenger bag and flare jeans. And this is the outfit that she wears while fighting Manny. I hate that such an iconic moment lasted like 7 seconds and was never spoken of again. When Paige stalks Mr. O and finds his apartment, she wears a burgundy 3/4 sleeve graphic tee. We get a work uniform moment as well… and finally, a peachy paisley blouse with cuffed flare jeans and stilettos.
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S4E16: Eye of the Tiger
Aired: 2004
Like Amy & Allison from ye olde Degrassi High days, maybe I should have combined Hazel & Paige’s outfits this episode. Anyway, like I already said in my Hazel post, I adore these blue and red tops together – they make such a cute combo! Paige’s hair is styled like always, eyebrows skinny, and she wears a sky blue halter-like top with that elastic hem at the bottom and low-rise, cuffed jeans. How come Paige’s jeans always have to be cuffed but Hazel’s don’t?
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S4E16: Eye of the Tiger
Aired: 2004
However brief, this episode is one of my favorite Hazel fashion moments. It’s really effective in combination with Paige’s outfit though. The red and blue pairing is just SO cute to me for some reason! I wish we’d seen these outfits for longer. Hazel looks so good in red in my opinion, so I love this frilly red tank paired with flare jeans. We also welcome Jimmy back to school in what is probably Lululemon – a grey zipper jacket over a purple cami.
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