Every year around Halloween, I buy a colorful wig for some costume-y fun and prepare to revel in vivid hues. And every year as I pack away the wig, I tell myself I’m going to find ways to celebrate color on a daily basis well past Halloween. That can be challenging, especially as fall and winter hues become more subdued, mirroring the cold, grey weather outside…
An ’80s Halloween Playlist
Tomorrow is October 31st! What has everyone been up to this weekend? I’ve put together a YouTube Halloween playlist filled with spooky ’80s songs. When possible, I included music videos, so enjoy the retro visuals, or just let the tracks play in the background while you work or visit with friends. Wishing you and yours a righteous Halloween!
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…
Ten ’80s Halloween Costume Ideas
Today I’m sharing a roundup of some of my favorite ’80s Halloween costume ideas. They are clever, beautifully photographed and fabulous. Some of them are listed as kids’ costumes, but they’re easily adaptable for grown-ups. Scroll through, and then leave me a comment at the end of the post with your own ’80s costume ideas. ‘Tis the season to go retro!
A New Romantic Fall Feast
Ready for a little bit of decadence? Using INXS’ music video for “The One Thing” as inspiration, I’ve created a New Romantic tablescape that’s fit for a fall feast! Keep reading for details and photos…
Fall Break
Hi Everyone! This week I’m taking a fall break to spend quality time with family and do some behind-the-scenes work on the blog. I’ll be back next week with two Halloween-related posts that pile on the retro style. Until then, I’m sharing a few links for you to check out and enjoy…
Columns: An ’80s Interior Design Trend
Columns are always in style–after all, they provide a key architectural function. But in the 1980s, they were extra fabulous! Read on as we take a look at the design magic of ’80s columns, from the minimalist to the totally decked out…
Tips for Styling Retro Cocktails
Today we’re taking a look at the beautifully styled world of retro cocktails! The ’80s images that follow celebrate the power of bold black backdrops, vivid gradients, and tropical motifs. Stay tuned for an easy-to-make Mai Tai recipe at the end of the post…
A Reese’s Peanut Butter Milkshake
I’ve made no secret of my love for Halloween! It’s a purely fun holiday, filled with treats, festivity and costumes. Why not take it a step further with a special dessert I like to call the Reese’s Peanut Butter Milkshake? Keep reading for the recipe and details…
Night of the Creeps
Welcome to pledge week 1986! Except this pledge week will include a zombie invasion, thanks to alien slugs that contaminate a 1950s college student, who is cryogenically frozen, then thawed thirty years later. This is the plot of Night of the Creeps, and it only gets better, delivering a massive dose of ’80s style in the process…
