This fall at Mirror80, we’re all about shopping in person for dazzling ’80s finds. After all, with the weather turning crisp and cool, the thought of traipsing through fields of tents at antique festivals or a series of driveways for a morning of garage sales is somehow enticing rather than exhausting… So we’re creating a collection of resource articles to help you locate the finest in ’80s design. Last week we focused on finding ’80s treasures at antique shows. Today we shine the spotlight on estate sales. Read on for helpful tips and hints…
How to Shop Retro in a Vintage-Loving World
Yesterday I enjoyed a trip to Warrenton, TX, where I shopped for retro finds at a mega-big festival known as Texas Antique Week. It takes place in multiple small towns that are roughly an hour and a half east of Austin. Dealers from all over the country flock to the area each October and April, and the event draws thousands of shoppers, who browse row after row of tents. My mission: to come home with a bag full of retro finds. Read on for more about my adventures…
Classixx!
It’s a new week, and there are many fun things in store… Tomorrow is our next Retro Foodie photo shoot featuring some ’80s-style fall treats. Wednesday I head to Round Top and Warrenton, TX for one of the largest antique and collectibles events in the country. Yes, I’m hoping to score some amazing retro finds! And I also have a few design projects planned this week, which is why I ordered the two vinyl items you see above–for listening AND for framing.
’80s Halloween Style on Pinterest…
With Halloween about a month away, we’ve started collecting our favorite ’80s-style images for the upcoming holiday. And what’s not to love about Halloween? There’s no emotional baggage, plenty of junk food, and a chance to pretend you’re someone that you’re not. Three reasons to celebrate! Check out the new Mirror80 Pinterest board, which we’ve titled “A Very ’80s Halloween”…
’80s Teen Vanity Style
Last week we glammed it up with an ’80s vanity design that incorporated elements of Deco style and upscale flair. Ready for another take on vanity/dressing table style from our favorite decade? This week we take our cue from the 1985 film Just One of the Guys, starring Joyce Hyser as a teen writer who poses as a boy and enrolls at a rival high school in order to enter a city-wide journalism contest. She’s a pretty convincing guy, but at heart, she’s all-girl, as shown by the image that follows. Read on for more details and pics…
So Sottsass!
I have artist Dominic Joyce to thank for this post! Last week he brought today’s featured installation to my attention… London decor retailer Darkroom is currently honoring the work of Memphis-Milano designer Ettore Sottsass with an in-store tribute featuring a limited edition collection. The participants include the likes of Studiopepe, Jamie Julien-Brown, Stone Theatre and more. Titled “So Sottsass,” the installation includes upscale items such as marble trays, totem lights and hand painted ceramics, along with more affordable offerings such as wrapping paper. Check out the delicious finds below…
’80s Glam Vanity Style
During Mirror80’s first year, we featured a post on ’80s vanity style. You know–the surface of a dresser or counter, often filled with those pretty little items we use for grooming, with some extra baubles thrown in. Today we update that piece by taking another look at the ’80s vanity. And we start by going glam! Stay tuned for a second vanity piece next week, when we’ll get a little more playful and colorful with our ’80s style…
5 New Finds With a Hint of Retro Style
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Today I thought I’d share my 5 favorite purchases from this past summer. As many of you know, we moved in early June, and it’s been a bit of a design whirlwind ever since. But not in the way you’d think. We are on a tight budget, so we were limited in what we could buy right away. The solution: purchasing a few items to add some retro-style flair to the place, then gradually saving up for the bigger pieces. But for now, check out these timeless finds that add a hint of ’80s style to our eclectic interior…
A Retro Menagerie
Anyone else in love with 1stdibs? They have an AMAZING selection of ’70s and ’80s finds. No, you won’t find the bargains that you score on eBay and Etsy. But at the very least, you can learn about some of the top designers of your favorite decades. And you’ll know what to be on the lookout for at estate sales and thrift shops… Which leads me to my latest interior design project: A retro menagerie!
New Retro Bedroom Decor
Happy Friday, Everyone! While researching this article on new fall decor finds, I came across a slew of modern pieces with a hint of retro style. In fact, if I hadn’t been so set on ’80s country florals as a pre-teen, the comforter above could have been a staple in my own bedroom! I’m loving the fact that many of today’s glamorous interior design items have a slight 1980s vibe. Let’s call it “Dynasty Chic”! Read on for more details…
