It’s still so cold outside! There are years we get lots of sunshine around Valentine’s Day, but this isn’t one of them. So I can’t help but escape into the world of dreamy pastels and rainbow brights–fashion and decor that look good enough to eat. Searching for a vibrant gift for your special someone? Buying yourself a treat to make the end of winter more bearable? Check out the candy-colored items below, which put a new spin on retro style…
Retro Power Necklaces
It’s true, folks–I was a kid in the ’80s. Which means I’m old enough to have lived through some of the retro trends that are now re-emerging. It also means that by the time I was 12, I was building my own collection of ’80s power jewelry. Thick silver chains, heavy bracelets and Deco-style earrings–you name it! Yes, while still playing with dolls (which I never would have admitted), I was leaving for school in the morning looking like a high-power career woman on her way to the nightclub. But now that I’m out of the tween phase, it’s time to give retro power necklaces a second look…
’80s Music Video Land: “Radio Silence” by Thomas Dolby
Today we begin a new series on Mirror80! It’s one I’ve been excited about for quite some time now. I’ve made no secret of my love for ’80s music videos, and I’ve spent time discussing why they’re so dreamy. During the Decade of Decadence, the music video was a new outlet for expressing creativity, so artists tried just about anything and everything to make an impact. And some AMAZING visual styles resulted. Which is why today we launch ’80s Music Video Land! A couple times a month, I’ll be featuring a super-stylish 1980s music video, then delving into the visual style headfirst. Fashion, interior design, art–we’ll cover it all!
Our Favorite Posts of 2013
Happy New Year, Everyone! Before launching into the festivity of 2014 (there are some exciting things planned here at Mirror80), I wanted to take a minute and reflect on our favorite posts of 2013. Last year brought some delicious new developments, such as our Retro Foodie series, which explores creative ways to incorporate late ’70s-early ’90s design into your food and entertaining adventures. Another fun development: finally getting a new camera, which took our photo shoots up a notch. More fun to come in that department, but until then, here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments of the past year. Don’t forget to click on the links to view the full posts…
The Mirror80 2013 Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re like us, you may be doing some last-minute online Christmas shopping this weekend… There’s still plenty of time to shop in stores, but if you want your goodies shipped to your door, now is the time to make your final selections. For your convenience, we’ve put together The 2013 Mirror80 Holiday Gift Guide, filled with goodies that boast a touch of ’80s style. These are new items with retro flair. Don’t forget about the wonder of vintage ’80s and ’90s finds, available through online sources such as eBay and Etsy. But for today, we turn our attention to the brand new, and we’ve honored a range of price points and budgets. Happy shopping, and Happy Holidays from Mirror80!
Our ’80s Fashion Shoots
At Mirror80, we celebrate ’80s fashion and interior design. And we’re lucky to have worked with some amazing photographers to help us capture the essence of 1980s style. Check out three photo shoots that celebrate the Decade of Decadence in all of its glory. Don’t forget to follow the links under the photos to reach the original blog posts…
Retro Bargain Shopping Tips
We’ve been busy at Mirror80…hitting garage sales, antique shows, thrift stores, estate sales, and even antique malls! We can’t help it–these are the best places to find retro items at bargain prices! We’ve scanned these spots for jewelry, furniture, decorative smalls and more, and today we bring you the fruits of our labor: a series of articles focused on bargain shopping for retro finds! Check out the images below, then follow the links to the full posts…
Tips for Shopping Retro at Garage Sales
Today we share the final piece in our series on bargain shopping for retro treasures. So far we’ve shined the spotlight on the world of antique festivals, estate sales, antique malls and thrift stores. This post is devoted to that early morning event known as the garage sale! Why we love them: While you sometimes run into people selling their possessions for hundreds of dollars (“That’s what I paid for it!”), most of the time the desire to get rid of excess clutter results in some amazing bargains. Here are our tips for making the most of your Saturday morning…
’80s Halloween Inspiration…
It’s the weekend before Halloween…and we’ve gathered a collection of images from Octobers past and present so we can indulge in a little bit of ’80s-style festivity. Hosting a Halloween party? Need a last-minute costume? Looking for some recipes for the week ahead? We’ve got you covered! Read on for all the details and helpful links…
Retro Style Roundup
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Today I’ve rounded up a collection of images featuring the best in retro style on the internet, and I thought I’d point you to some posts and listings that have inspired me in my recent creative endeavors! From elegant ’80s fashion and interiors to delicious recipes and party concepts, this week it’s all about going glam. Read on for more details…
