There’s nothing like the junk food kids had at their fingertips during the Decade of Decadence, but there’s something extra special about the high-end dining experience created by chefs experimenting with beautiful presentation.
A Golden Girls Friendsgiving
Welcome to Mirror80’s Thank You for Being a Friend-sgiving!!! Because there’s no other way to host friends this Turkey Day. Taking inspiration from The Golden Girls (is there any other ’80s sitcom to reference for this holiday?!), the ambience is part tropical and part glitz, all capped off with a warm glow.
Do These 3 Classic ’80s Cocktails Hold Up?
This post is waaaaay overdue! Imagine that–you try to write about the staying power of 3 ’80s cocktails, and life keeps getting in the way. From rodents in our attic to a possible root canal, there have been so many “real life” interruptions over the last two weeks, I need a cocktail now more than ever! So here goes…
A Tropical Summer Mocktail
Today’s post celebrates all things tropical! Plus, I’m sharing a recipe you can enjoy all summer long. It couldn’t be easier to make, and it’s a summer mocktail that packs a powerful punch…
A Rainbow Unicorn Milkshake
When it comes to consumables, there are some seriously crazy-amazing unicorn milkshake recipes out there, topped off with sculptural candy creations for the ultimate sugar rush. This one is lower on the candy content but higher on the ’80s style. Because this is what happens when you attempt to turn a rainbow unicorn sticker into a drink…
An Easy Cocktail with a Lemon Twist
Today I’m sharing a super easy cocktail that can be mixed in 5 minutes… Plus, I needed a reason to show off these new Cylinder Pink Champagne Flutes from CB2. $2.95 apiece, folks! With a few simple ingredients and a splash of retro flair, you’ve got yourself a showstopper. That’s affordable. And delicious!
A Valentine’s Day Cocktail
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today I’m sharing a super quick, super easy cocktail that’s festive and not too sweet. With a little prosecco and a jar of maraschino cherries, you’re set! Yes, this Valentine’s Day cocktail is really that easy…
A Cotton Candy Martini
Greetings, Everyone! Today I’m sharing a super-easy cocktail recipe that packs a powerful punch. It’s the cotton candy martini! With a little bit of cotton candy and some fabulous paper goods from BASH, you can create an instant party. Read on for the recipe and some sweet tips for a festive snack break…
A Sparkling New Year’s Eve
Ready for some sparkle?! I’m really looking forward to 2017, so I couldn’t wait another day to share the photos from Mirror80’s New Year’s Eve shoot. I’ll also be sharing a few easy ways to throw a party together at the last minute. The answer: tinsel. Lots of tinsel! Keep reading for pics, tips, and a LOT of shimmer…
The Great Retro Halloween Roundup
It’s the Great Retro Halloween Roundup! Today’s post is packed with Mirror80 photos, DIY ideas, and collected images from the past 6 years of blogging. Keep reading for three different aesthetics that awesomely celebrate the spookiest day of the year…
