1990s era: When love was simpler, cheaper and priceless

A mature couple enjoying an affectionate moment outdoors. (Courtesy/iStock)

Ah, the 1990s-an era when love didn't cost an arm and a leg. Back then, romance was simple, pocket-friendly, and unpretentious. Women and girls of the village were a breeze to impress. Fair & Lovely cream and a pair of rubber shoes were enough to make them swoon. Today? Well, good luck getting away with that.

Let's start with the quintessential gift of the time: beauty products. If your lady smelled of Yolanda lotion or Cobra powder, you knew she was living her best life. These products didn't just moisturise; they were the village's ultimate status symbols. And if you were lucky, she might slather it on generously enough to create a scent trail you could follow from the bus stop. Subtlety? That was for city folk.