Flashback to 1999!



In ten years a lot can change.

From styles & trends to bodies & electronics, see what was going on in the world back in 1999!

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In 1999 computers were big, bulky and slow!

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In 1999 Gretchen Bonaduce hadn’t had the tons of plastic surgery that, looking back, makes her unrecognizable; and Kirsten Dunst had a real nose…

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In 1999 Bernie Madoff was a guy the wealthy trusted with their money; and the World Trade Center still stood proud…

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In 1999 Britney Spears had a boob job – and Salma Hayek didn’t…

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In 1999 Nicole Kidman’s face still moved, Tom Cruise wasn’t a demigod in his own mind, and Jessica Biel actually had a sense of humor..

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In 1999, Lauryn Hill wasn’t crazy – but Anne Heche was..

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In 1999 The Blair Witch Project freaked us out, until we actually saw it, and Heather Locklear, like the rest of us, wore those ridiculous teeny shirts that exposed your entire back, were held together by a very small string and were the cause of many wardrobe malfunctions…

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And finally, in 1999 Christina Aguilera overdid everything…

Oh wait, she STILL does!

[PHOTOS: Getty Images]

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  • TheAitch

    loved it all!

  • Nikki

    That was fun! I remember the tiny “scarf” shirts, thank goodness we got past those!

  • http://amygrindhouse.com/ Amy Grindhouse

    This is a fantastic post, Spicy, very original!

  • J

    AWESOME POST!!!!