This month at Mirror80, we’ve been celebrating the minimalist geometric aesthetic that’s put its stamp on the modern world of interior design through materials such as marble and brass. As it turns out, there’s a ton of overlap between this look and ’80s geometric style! With the help of our favorite Etsy shops, today we take a look at the way geo design spans the decades, from the 1980s to the present. Above we see a stunning pair of ’80s Yves Saint Laurent Gold Plated and Black Enamel Earrings from Treasure Trove NYC.
On Making a Fresh Start…
Happy Monday, Everyone! Over the past week or two, I’ve made some changes in my life. Not huge changes, but a few small tweaks that have made a big difference. It started with a simple idea of keeping a variety of chopped fresh fruits and veggies in the fridge…
Mirror80 April Highlights
Hi Everyone! April was a busy month for us here at Mirror80. We spent a week reveling in a marble-infused style we like to call “Lobby Chic,” we began planning our next Retro Foodie photo shoot, and I (Kate) was featured in a Designer Profile that highlighted the style and mission of Mirror80. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!…
’80s Family Photos
Were you a kid in the ’80s? Or perhaps you grew up at a later time but love the fashion from the Decade of Decadence… Either way, you’ll really love today’s featured pics. Let’s just say they’re fabulous precisely because they are so sincere. I look back at some of my most awkward childhood family photos, and none of them combined a high level of staging with the best trends of the 1980s quite like the pics that follow. And speaking of Awkward Family Photos, nearly all of today’s featured images come from this popular site!
’80s Fashion Finds from Etsy
Remember last week’s post about shopping retro on Etsy? The focus was jewelry, purses and art. Today we’re 100% dedicated to fashion, and we’re especially drawn to pieces featuring bold colors and shapes. Enjoy the vivid hues and forms that follow, and be sure the check out the links for more details…
Shopping Retro on Etsy
Hi Everyone! Today I thought I’d share a collection of items that represent just the type of merchandise I love hunting down on Etsy. In fact, Etsy features some pretty phenomenal shops that focus on the Recent Retro (the late ’70s through the ’90s), and even more shops that focus on a wider range of items but consistently have great ’80s finds. Some of them even include beautiful photos that are especially enticing…
A Geo Montage Inspired by Brian Halsey
Hanging on the wall behind my dining room table are two 1980s serigraphs by artist Brian Halsey. They were a gift from my dear friend Jeff, originally on display in his father’s office during the ’80s. You can see glimpses of one Halsey serigraph at the top of this post. My new obsession: Halsey serigraphs in electric blue. In fact, they inspired today’s montage, featuring an array of geometric finds, from jewelry to minerals. Read on for more details…
5 New Finds with Memphis-Milano Style
I love it when I come across new pieces that channel one of my favorite ’80s design movements of all time: Memphis-Milano! If you know where to look, you can find new items with Memphis style at all times these days–and you couldn’t always say that about 1980s motifs. It will be interesting to see if other ’80s movements receive the same respect. Watching the 1980s revival unfold in the realm of interior design sure is fascinating!
Mirror80 February Highlights
Happy March, Mirror80 Readers! We’re definitely a few days into a new month, and we have some fun features in store. But first we wanted to take a minute and reflect on some of our favorite February posts. Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent quality time crafting new DIY creations, reflecting on sources of inspiration for ’80s design projects, exploring some exciting new fashion and decor offerings with retro style, and connecting with others who are celebrating a love for the decade of decadence through their own unique endeavors. Check out the images and links that follow, and be sure to visit any February posts you may have missed!
’80s Art and Design Inspiration
Happy Friday, Everyone! Many of you have written in and shared your design ideas with me, and one thing’s for sure: Mirror80 readers love being creative. From interior design endeavors to art and writing projects, your ideas have truly inspired me. Today I thought I’d post about inspiration… What inspires you?!
