Where Were You in 2002?
Even emo kids grow up.
By:
Laura Susong
Sing it back: before emo kids had kids of their own, they had their bedrooms—strongholds of teenaged style that reflect personal tastes and musical preferences.
We know Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus can’t be the only one out there who’s channeled the style of their youth into their grown-up lives.
Image courtesy of Adam K. Thompson
Did you cover every inch of your bedroom walls with band photos, album art, black lace, and nautical stars? We want to see!
Share with us the quiet things that no one ever knows: pictures of your teenaged bedrooms vs. how you style your home now. Use Twitter or Instagram to post your pictures with the hashtag #HGtbt and we’ll share our favorites soon!
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