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”…
A Fall Retro Foodie Mood Board
Happy Friday, Everyone! It’s still 100 degrees here in Texas, so when I went to the grocery store and saw the bins of pumpkins out front, it was a bit hard to get into the spirit of the new season. And let’s face it… Summer won’t officially be over for another couple of weeks. With that said, I’m already planning Mirror80’s next Retro Foodie photo shoot–an “Ease Into Fall” snack break. Hot coffee with whipped cream and spice cake inspired by one of the most popular packaged desserts of the ’80s will be the goodies of choice…
Retro Foodie: Mirror80’s 3rd Birthday!
Last weekend we celebrated Mirror80’s 3rd birthday, and today I wanted to share some of the details with you… Let’s start with the inspiration for the party! Perhaps you saw our mood board celebrating colorful ’80s design, which featured bold geometry, ’80s modern art and an overall festive look (think colorful balloons, ribbons and contemporary flair). Then we pointed you to our Pinterest board for the party, complete with a Confetti and Color theme! We brought the party to life with some of our own unique details, like the Boston cream pie you see above, topped with colorful confetti sprinkles. Read on for more details…
’80s Party Time!
Hi Everyone! It’s been a very busy few days, but I’m back and happy to start the week with a new post! This past weekend we celebrated Mirror80’s 3rd birthday. Each year I like to do something special to commemorate another year of blogging. The first year, I created a post featuring a few ’80s party ideas. For Mirror80’s second birthday, I started the Mirror80 Tumblr. For this 3rd year, I finally got a nice camera, so the pics should be looking a lot better from here on out! And of course, I threw a little shindig for our latest Retro Foodie post. Stay tuned for all the pics this Friday. Until then, here’s a peek…
Planning Mirror80’s 3rd Birthday Party…
We at Mirror80 love a good party! Especially a foodie party… With Mirror80’s 3rd birthday on the horizon, we thought we’d commemorate the event with a confetti- and color-themed bash. With influences ranging from Memphis-Milano style to ’80s yuppie culture, the party possibilities are endless. Our biggest sources of inspiration have been simple and timeless 1980s party decorations (of the colorful variety), as well as ’80s modern abstract art.
’80s Party Concept: A Retro Wine Cooler Soiree
Hi Everyone! We have another Pinterest board party concept to share with you… A retro wine cooler soiree! Inspired by ’80s wine cooler commercials from companies like Seagrams, California Cooler, and Bartles and Jaymes, this party concept has a sunset palette, a yacht rock soundtrack and touches of ’70s style. We can’t forget the golden tones and the sparkle, as well as a few modern wine cooler recipes that thrownto the mix. Check out a foodie component iour Wine Cooler Soiree Pinterest Board and tell us what you think..
Are You a Retro Foodie?
Shortly after the new year, we at Mirror80 began a new monthly series called Retro Foodie. Focused on entertaining with a big dose of retro style, our priority is making entertaining easy and affordable while giving a shout out to New Retro style (late ’70s through the early ’90s). Today we highlight some of our favorite Retro Foodie moments with the montage above, while leaving you with the links below so you can try these easy recipes and displays on your own.
Retro Foodie Recipe: Blood Orange Granitas
Summer Greetings, Everyone! I promised to share the recipe for these blood orange granitas, the dessert from our Neon Noir Party. They are so easy you’d think it was cheating to whip up a batch of these and call them “homemade.” Read on for more details on this tropical dessert with an ’80s twist…
Retro Foodie: A Neon Noir Party
Greetings, ’80s-Lovers! Today we reveal our latest Retro Foodie adventure: a Neon Noir Party Menu that combines tropical style with easy entertaining. If you’re a fan of Neon Noir, you know the flip side of this crime-filled genre is the glamorous vibe that underscores each dangerous plotline. Because undercover detectives working the streets of 1980s Miami would never wear anything less than designer suits, right? This party channels a bit of neon, a dash of the tropics, and a sampling of food and drink. Enjoy!
’80s Summer Party Ideas
Happy Summer, Everyone! With the warm weather comes many thoughts of entertaining over the next few months… So I’m gathering ideas for summer parties and future Retro Foodie posts. To prepare, I’ve created a new Pinterest board called ’80s Summer Party Ideas. First on the list: a Neon Noir night! Think Miami Vice meets cool, tropical cuisine. And we’re combining this event with the iris and lily-themed fete we were already planning, because let’s face it–in many a Neon Noir thriller, someone lives in a swanky residence where an ’80s Deco vase holds a bundle of calla lilies or similar blooms. There’s a glamorous side to all of this, and we intend to milk it for all it’s worth!
