Happy Holidays, Everyone! Today we unveil the Mirror80 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, complete with 20 of our favorite finds from the past year. We’ve organized these gift ideas by price range, and there are treasures here for girls and guys alike. A few of these retro-style items are true recommendations (since we’ve purchased them and already love them). Others are wish list dreams. All are fabulous! Happy shopping…
Pastel Accessories and Decor with Memphis-Milano Style
One of my favorite aspects of Memphis-Milano design is the shocking combination of colors. When bright red meets lavender and aqua, pure magic is created. But what about the picture-perfect blend of pastels with a dash of vivid yellow? Today’s featured finds celebrate the tropical-toned side of Memphis, when everything comes together in a soothing blend, yet there’s just enough geometry and offbeat radiance to wake you up. Check out these fabulous new offerings…
More Amazing New Memphis Finds
Every day I come across new Memphis-style products, photo shoots and clothing items. I cant tell you how long I’ve waited to see 1980s design make a comeback on this level. Not to mention, geometry itself is one of today’s major design motifs (hello geo!), so it makes sense that the current creative climate would embrace all things Memphis–and reinterpret this design movement in delightfully unexpected ways!
An ’80s Fashion Shoot: Glass Block at Sunset
Happy Monday, Everyone! Yesterday my hubby and I hit another amazing office park for installment 2 of Mirror80’s monthly fashion shoot series. Can you tell I’m a little bit obsessed with office parks, especially when this much glass block is involved?! The weather was a picture-perfect 80-something degrees, and the sun began to set while we were shooting. After we were done snapping pics, we celebrated with a trip to our favorite neighborhood pub (that serves amazing pizza). But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s have a look at those photos…
Neon Jewelry
Happy Monday, Everyone! I hope it’s radiant. On that note, I’m in the middle of planning a new DIY project: neon necklaces featuring colorful minerals! Thanks to Etsy, ordering the supplies couldn’t be easier. The basics item needed for this project are neon cording and chunky minerals. The chunkier the better! I’m not going for a super polished look here–just one hunk of stone on a neon cord. I love the combination of vibrant cording and rough, colorful minerals. Read on for some of my favorite finds…
’80s Fashion Shoot: Grids and Office Parks
In today’s fashion shoot, I’ve combined one of my favorite motifs with one of my favorite settings. The grid of patterned tights meets the grid of endless windows as I share my latest retro-meets-modern ensemble in an Austin office park setting. Get ready for columns, reflective glass, gleaming metal, and one colorful ensemble…
Got My Eye On…
Happy Friday, Everyone! I love browsing the new fall collections, as well as my favorite sources for retro finds. Today I’m sharing a few of my top picks. From jewelry to home decor, these items celebrate clean lines and bold colors. Read on for more details…
Bloc Necklaces from Ladies & Gentlemen Studio
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! This will be the first of several posts featuring the mind-blowing creations of Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, the Seattle-based design studio founded by Dylan Davis and Jean Lee. We love the way their pieces celebrate the magical pairing of bold geometry and powerful materials such as metal, marble and mirrors. The offerings: home decor, lighting, jewelry and more. And speaking of jewelry, there’s nothing like a good geo necklace!
Etsy on a Budget: ’80s Finds for $10 or Less!
Over the long weekend, I found an old Etsy gift card with a remaining balance of $12.57. For a few minutes, I wondered what I could possibly purchase with an amount so small, but my doubts were quickly put on hold when I searched for affordable ’80s art and jewelry finds. As it turns out, there are even some amazing Etsy finds for $10 and under. We’re talking edgy, eye-catching items that are in great condition. Check out my current favorites…
Re-Making the ’80s: Halt and Catch Fire
If you’ve been reading Mirror80 over the past couple of weeks, you’ve probably figured out that I’m a bit smitten with AMC’s new ’80s tech series Halt and Catch Fire. Kate here, and today I’m sharing more design inspiration from the show. Last week we revealed our top reasons to watch, and this week I’m zoning in on the way series creators have meticulously re-made the 1980s, from the interiors to the fashion!
