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A Magical Fall

October 28, 2022 by Kate 1 Comment

Fall is a magical time of the year. There’s finally some relief from the heat of summer. The nights are breezy and cool, and everything seems more vivid.

An ’80s Goth Halloween Playlist

October 24, 2021 by Kate 2 Comments

Halloween is almost here! Halloween is almost here! Today’s post is dedicated to the ’80s goth experience. There’s lots of music video magic to enjoy (plus a fun project and a snack idea), so get ready to escape.

Camp Mirror80: The Golden Girls

September 6, 2020 by Kate 1 Comment

Today I’m kicking off a new decade of blogging by launching Camp Mirror80. Whether you’re stuck at home or venturing out on a regular basis, chances are life as we know it is going to look different for awhile. Enjoy an immersive experience that will surround you with ’80s style and a comforting TV favorite!

An ’80s Halloween Music Video Playlist

October 22, 2018 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween season, Everyone! Since we’re a little over a week out from the big day, I thought it was time to update the ’80s Halloween playlist I created two years ago. While this collection of music videos leans New Wave and a bit goth, there’s a little something for everyone in the mix…

A Back-to-School Playlist

September 10, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

It’s back-to-school season… The good news: you’re never too old to revel in the magic of ’80s campus movies! Everyone went back to school in the Decade of Decadence. Whether you were a spazz, a dork, a geek, or Rodney Dangerfield, you had a shot.

An ’80s/’90s Chillout Playlist

February 9, 2018 by Kate 4 Comments

This ’80s/’90s Chillout playlist overlaps a little bit with Mirror80’s ’80s Sophistipop playlist, especially with selections like Swingout Sister’s “Twilight World”. If you’re a fan of all things New Order, you may recognize the photos in this post as a nod to cover art from Bernard Sumner’s side project with Neil Tennant and Johnny Marr: Electronic.

A Decadent ’80s Music Video Playlist

November 16, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

The holidays are almost here, we’re getting ready to feast…it’s just a decadent time of the year, am I right?! So I thought this was the perfect time to share another music video playlist. This one is PACKED WITH DECADENCE, from the golden set of Simple Minds’ “Glittering Prize” to the food-heaped table of INXS’ “The One Thing”.

An ’80s Summer Playlist

August 7, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a playlist, so today it’s all about retro summer fun! In some cases, the summer playlist vibe comes more from the videos than the songs, so get ready for some ’80s beachy style…

A British Pop Playlist

April 19, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

The style of today’s playlist is not to be confused with Britpop…we’ll save that ’90s genre for another post! Instead, journey to England in the 1980s, where Nick Heyward roams the streets with an instrument case, and it’s always a good thing when you can share a split-screen close-up with the likes of Dave Wakeling.

An ’80s Sci-Fi Music Video Playlist

February 28, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

I have my friend Kris to thank for inspiring today’s music video playlist. After he suggested Billy Ocean’s “Loverboy” for the Valentine’s Day mix, I watched the video for the first time and decided that it should star in its own sci-fi playlist! So here it is…

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Mirror80 is a blog that celebrates the intersection of modern design and retro style. I'm Kate, and I enjoy exploring the look and feel of the "recent retro", with a focus on the late '70s through the early '90s. Welcome to Mirror80. Read More…

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