Ah, sweet summertime [1]. If the warm months don't already put a big smile on your face, rewinding to summer in the early 2000s [2] definitely will. You know, back in the days of "scene boys," DC sneakers, pink razor flip phones, and Myspace bulletins. When Britney Spears [3] and Justin Timberlake [4]'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 favourite 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 [5] ($9).
Riding Around Town on Your Razor Scooter
Like this Razor Spark Scooter [6] ($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 [7] ($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 Flavours
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
The Truth About Diamonds: A Novel [8] ($18)
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
Accessorising Your Hair With Butterfly Clips
Like these Butterfly Hair Clips [9] ($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.
Slugging Down Capri Suns in as Little as One Sip
Capri Sun Pacific Cooler [10] ($15)
Picking Up Baby Bottle Pops at Any Gas Station/Convenience Store You Could
Baby Bottle Pop Candy Assortment [11] ($28, originally $30)
Casually Heelying All Over Town
Like in these Heelys Pro 20 [12] ($55).
Going to the Mall Strictly For American Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie, and Victoria's Secret
"Crunching" Your Hair
Smothering Your Lips in Tube Lip Gloss
Like this Lancôme Juicy Tubes Original Lip Gloss [13] ($20).
Rocking Skater Shoes, because DC's Were the Coolest
Like these Court Graffik Shoes [14] ($60).
Burning Your Favourite Summer Jams Onto One of Your Many Blank CD's
Wearing Your Livestrong Bracelet Everywhere
Like this Livestrong New Yellow Cancer Support Bracelet Wristband [15] ($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
Taking New Myspace Pics With Your Digital Camera
Setting Up a Slip N' Slide in Your Parents' Backyard
Like this Water Slide [16] ($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 [17] ($7).
Planning Your Schedule Around the Latest Disney Channel Original Movie
Trying to Emulate Lizzie McGuire's Perfect Summer Style
Getting Frozen Yoghurt After an Afternoon at the Pool
Wishing You Lived in Laguna Beach
Having Your Mom Iron Your Hair Straight For a Party
