Today we’re sharing our latest edition of Retro Foodie: a Halt and Catch Fire viewing party. It’s no secret that this new AMC series is our favorite television experience of the summer. We’ve chronicled our top reasons to watch, and now we celebrate the show’s ’70s-meets-’80s aesthetic by reveling in the early days of the PC revolution while munching on our favorite snacks. Classic junk food gets a culinary upgrade in this party concept. Read on for all the details…
’80s Party Ideas
Feeling festive? If you’re looking to add some ’80s style to your next party, this post is for you! All of today’s featured party ideas come from our Retro Foodie series, and we take pride in presenting unique variations of the typical ’80s theme–call it ’80s with a twist! In fact, many of today’s featured party ideas incorporate modern elements, such as the current marble and pastel trends. Browse the ideas below, and don’t forget to click on the links under each heading to access the original post in which each image appeared. Now time to celebrate…
Welcome to the Jungle: ’80s Summer Party Inspiration
Hi Everyone! I’m looking ahead to our next Retro Foodie event–a tropical party with jungle-style undertones. The menu is still in the works, but rest assured there will be spicy fish with citrusy accents, lots of fresh fruit, popsicles for dunking in the cocktails, and of course, those little drink umbrellas…
A Pastel Party–with Donuts!
For our spring Retro Foodie shoot, we present a Pastel Party featuring coffee, donuts, confetti, sprinkles and loads of geometry! While this ’80s-style party concept would be ideal for a weekend brunch, we enjoyed the goodies as an afternoon snack. Nothing like beating the mid-day slump with a little caffeine and sugar. Read on for all the sweet details…
Retro Foodie: A Pastel Party Mood Board
Hi Everyone! It’s been a little while since our last Retro Foodie post. Yes, we’re planning the next installment of our ’80s-style culinary series, which is as much about creating amazing tablescapes as it is about the food. This month we present a pastel party! The photo shoot is this coming weekend, and we’ll be posting the pics next week. For now, we’d like to share our mood board, as well as the inspiration for the foodie fun. A Villeroy & Boch dishware pattern from the 1980s and an eye-catching recipe for ice cream squares started it all. Read on for more candy-colored details…
3 Glitzy Oscar Party Ideas
Anyone watching the Oscars this Sunday? I’m a bit of a film enthusiast… I never miss a South by Southwest Film Festival, and I totally nerded out in high school and college while studying film by watching movies during my free time and taking notes. I love the Academy Awards, especially since it combines film with a chance to entertain–one of my other passions. So it makes sense that over the course of Mirror80’s history, I’ve put together a few photo shoots for party concepts that can double as Oscar night fetes. Today we look back at the top 3. Enjoy!
Retro Foodie: A Retro Valentine’s Day Party
Today we share our latest Retro Foodie photo shoot–a decadent Valentine’s Day party featuring an assortment of chocolate and cheese! The inspiration: heart-themed paper straws found at none other than Target. Their bold simplicity inspired the palette and style of this fête. A simple red heart cut from poster board serves as a classic backdrop, while a metallic vase filled with daisies sets an ’80s tone. Let’s talk about the food…
Dreamy Valentine’s Day Pin-spiration
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Whether you’re single or you’ve found the love of your life, one thing is for sure–Valentine’s Day has some real retro style possibilities… Yes, this holiday can be commercially annoying. But it’s also an excuse to eat delicious food, get together with the people you care about and enjoy a range of dreamy decorative elements that scream ’80s!!! Today we point you to our latest Pinterest board for some retro-style Valentine’s Day Pin-spiration. Featuring images from Mirror80 and beyond, this collection of visuals represents some of our favorite looks and motifs for February 14th.
An Awards Show Party with Retro Style
Anyone watching the Golden Globes this weekend? What about the Oscars in March? Folks, I love movies. I love swanky decor. I love food. That’s why I can’t miss an awards show, as it combines all three–and gives me an excuse to prepare something special to eat. Whether you’re throwing an awards show party or spending a quiet evening at home enjoying the fun, today we present a few ideas for a scrumptious viewing experience…
Retro New Year’s Eve Pin-spiration
Happy New Year to all of our Mirror80 readers! Wishing you a festive New Year’s Eve celebration and a restful New Year’s Day. Thank you for making this past year at Mirror80 a fabulous one. Over the next few days, we will be sharing some of our favorite moments from 2013, as well as our goals for the year ahead. For now, we’d love to share our latest Pinterest board, which is packed full of last-minute retro-style New Year’s party ideas, as well as sparkling vignettes for the upcoming awards show season (anyone hosting an Oscar party)?
