52 Things You'll Definitely Remember About Summer in the Early 2000s
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Ah, sweet summertime. If the warm months don't already put a big smile on your face, rewinding to summer in the early 2000s definitely will. You know, back in the days of "scene boys," DC sneakers, pink razor flip phones, and Myspace bulletins. When Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's love life owned our hearts, and Livestrong bracelets were the fashion statement of the decade. It's hard not to feel giddy while reminiscing on summers back in the day, so we might as well relive it whenever we can, right? Here are some of our favorite things that we miss about summer in the 2000s (and we're pretty sure you'll miss them too!).
Watching TRL After a Long Day of No School
Also Tuning Into MTV's Beach House
Wearing Tinted Sunglasses (Preferably With a Rhinestone Design in the Corner)
Like these Foster Grant Women's Silver Shield Sunglasses ($9).
Riding Around Town on Your Razor Scooter
Like this Razor Spark Scooter ($49, originally $75).
Watching the Latest Drama Unfold on The O.C. With Your Friends
Proudly Wearing Gaucho Pants
Like these Iconic Luxe Women's Elastic Waist Jersey Culottes Pants ($15-$19).
Oh, and Let's Not Forget How Cool Babydoll Dresses Were
Rocking a Von Dutch Trucker Hat
Riding Your Bike Past Your Crush's House
Vowing to Stay Up All Night to Watch the Sunrise at Sleepovers With Your Friends
Turning on Summerland After Dinner
The show only lasted two seasons, but ah, what a time.
Heading to 7-11 to Mix Slushie Flavors
Trying to Keep Up With Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton's Friendship Drama
Convincing Your Parents You Needed Nicole's Richie's Book, The Truth About Diamonds, to Know More
Showing Off Some Skin in a Cropped Halter Top
Bonus if you also had roll-on body glitter.
Visiting the Kiosk at the Mall to Get a Custom Airbrushed T-Shirt
Accessorizing Your Hair With Butterfly Clips
Like these Butterfly Hair Clips ($7).
Wearing Rhinestone Anything and Everything
Wearing Capris, Just in Case There Was a Flood
Capris, open-toed heels, layered necklaces — pretty much this entire outfit.
Knowing Every Word to Avril Lavigne's "Complicated" and Singing It at the Top of Your Lungs
This music video also made you want to cause trouble at the mall with your friends.
Slugging Down Capri Suns in as Little as One Sip
Capri Sun Pacific Cooler ($15)
Picking Up Baby Bottle Pops at Any Gas Station/Convenience Store You Could
Baby Bottle Pop Candy Assortment ($28, originally $30)
Snacking on Trix Yogurt (Either Cotton Candy or Watermelon) Before Heading to the Pool
Falling Asleep to Nickelodeon's Nick at Nite TV Specials on the Couch
Not having to get up for school the next day was the best.
Setting the Perfect AIM Away Message While You Worked on Your Tan in the Yard
Coding Yourself a New Myspace Layout to Give It a Summer Vibe
Whipping Out Your Skip It When Your Friends Came Over
And hurting your ankles numerous times.
Going to the Mall Strictly For American Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie, and Victoria's Secret
Texting Your Friends Off Your Pink Razr Flip Phone
Or if you didn't have one, being insanely jealous of any friends who did.
"Crunching" Your Hair
Smothering Your Lips in Tube Lip Gloss
Like this Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss ($20).
Rocking Skater Shoes, Because DC's Were the Coolest
Like these Court Graffik Shoes ($60).
Taking Myspace Surveys That Contained Subtle Hints Toward Your Crush
Illegally Downloading "Turn Me On" on LimeWire and Listening to It on Repeat
Burning Your Favorite Summer Jams Onto One of Your Many Blank CD's
Heading to Blockbuster to Rent a DVD (or VHS!) on a Friday Night
Wearing Your Livestrong Bracelet Everywhere
Like this Livestrong New Yellow Cancer Support Bracelet Wristband ($6).
Tuning Into Every Episode of The Osbournes
Taking the Summer of 2002 to Grieve the Break Up of Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears
Using *67 to Prank Call Your Classmates
Eating Your Morning Cereal While Watching All the Music Videos on MTV and VH1
Taking New Myspace Pics With Your Digital Camera
Setting Up a Slip N' Slide in Your Parents' Backyard
Like this Water Slide ($90).
Drawing All Over Your Driveway with Chalk, Only to Watch It Get Washed Away in a Thunderstorm
Like with this Binney and Smith Crayola Drawing Chalk ($7).