Once I got my hands on some chunky platform heels, I felt like the coolest kid in school.
Chunky Platform Oxfords
Looking at these brings back strong sensory memories. Back then, people would ask if it hurt to wear them and then you got to wow your friends by showing them how squishy they were.
Squishy Spike Earrings
These fluffy pens were everywhere back then. I can still remember how soft the feathery fluff felt.
Fluffy Gel Pens
These mini diary/journal keychains were so cute. I don't think I ever wrote a thing in them but I loved the sound of the plastic buckle snapping closed.
Mini Journal Keychains
I can still feel the rain on the back of my calves just by looking at these. The back of the jeans would drag the ground, soaking up water and shredding the back. But hey, that was just authentic distressing.
Bootcut Jeans
These were a little more 90s than 2000s, but I would be willing to bet every girl in the 2000s had a collection of these.
Plastic Bow Barrettes
The alternative and emo kids used these to identify each other back then. Little did we know they'd be all over Mallgoth pinterest boards all these years later.
Studded Cuff Bracelets
Claire's comes in clutch for these 90s and 00s accessories. I remember writing about my day in elementary school in one of these and locking it up so my parents would never know my secrets (I didn't have any secrets).
Fuzzy Locking Diaries
I was shocked to find these still in stock. I wore them long after they went out of fashion.
Faux Hair Scrunchies
These were so cool. They never did much for holding hair in place, but they looked cute sitting in an up-do.
Twist-in Hair Gems
Not sure why these were so popular but these costumes jewelry crosses were everywhere back then. I was a devout Catholic in those days so I didn't mind having a cool way to show off my faith. I'm not longer religious, but I still can't deny that the...
Chunky Gothic Crosses
The springs on the wings in these things made them the absolute bomb in my opinion.
Moving Butterfly Hair Clips
I loved layering these and finding cool ways to braid them together when I was younger. Some kids said that the color you wore signified how many, erm, baseball bases you'd passed. I didn't subscribe to that aspect of bracelet culture.
Jelly Bracelets
I was so excited to get my hands on this when I was younger. If you had layers in your hair, half of them would fall out of the piece, but that could be fixed with butterfly clips.
Hairagami Original Hair Bun Updo Tool
She's a classic. She's a legend. She's an icon.
Mini Butterfly Hair Clips
As someone who runs warm but likes to accessorize, I love these. Pair it with a tank top and bootcut pants for an authentic 2000s fit.
The Skinny Scarf
I look at these and hear Switchfoot. These were part of my daily rotation in the 2000s & into the 2010s.
Graphic zip up jackets
This with the jacket? Stop. I miss them.
Lace Cami Tops
These were like pillows. So freaking comfortable. Even if you don't skate often, I recommend chunky skate shoes.
Chunky Skate Shoes
I used to make these out of socks. Rawr XD (it means "I love you" in dinosaur)
