Happy Friday, Everyone! Do you know what we at Mirror80 love more than ’80s-style summer days? ’80s-style summer nights! And with this hot weekend on the horizon, it’s hard to imagine not taking advantage of the breezy evenings. Check out some of our latest New Retro finds and delicious treats (details below). Here’s what’s on our weekend plate…
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’80s Fashion Resources
Hi Everyone! For our final post celebrating ’80s Fashion Week here at Mirror80, we take a look at New Retro fashion resources. There are many eras to celebrate when it comes to vintage clothing and accessories, but where can you go for fun pieces from the ’70s through the ’90s? Read on for some of our fashion favorites…
Retro Foodie: A Memphis-Milano Menu
Today we celebrate the radiant color-fest at the heart of Memphis-Milano design, a movement that began with the formation of the Italy-based Memphis Group in 1981. The goal: to challenge the conventions of “tasteful” design. The result: bold colors and playful geometry. Memphis-Milano pieces are highly collectible, and a whole new generation of fans has formed with the passage of time. Also of interest is the large number of food-oriented pictures that juxtapose Memphis-Milano images on ’80s-style Tumblrs. We’re talking ice cream with sprinkles, squiggles of mustard on juicy hamburgers and much more. Today we channel the wonders of Memphis-style junk food in our latest edition of Retro Foodie!
New Retro DIY: A Very ’80s Easter Basket
Hi Everyone! As with many holidays, the decor of the Easter season can easily take on an ’80s look. Baskets covered with hues like teal and hot pink? Come on! A trip to Target is all that’s needed to create this ’80s-style Easter basket for the New Retro enthusiast in your life…
New Retro Weekender: Bright Lights, Big Foodie
Hi Everyone! Today we launch a new series called New Retro Weekender, which will round up some fun activities that celebrate ’70s, ’80s and ’90s style. This weekly feature will also keep you up to date on the latest happenings at Mirror80, in case there’s anything you’ve missed! What are you up to this weekend? We hope you’ll write in and let us know about the New Retro happenings in your neck of the woods…
A Memphis-Milano Mood Board
Have you been following our Retro Foodie series? Each month we create a foodscape based on an eye-catching aspect of New Retro design. Earlier this month, we featured an ’80s yuppie-style cocktail party that included swanky drinks and decadent appetizers. We’re already planning next month’s affair, a junk food fest that celebrates Memphis-Milano style! Today’s mood board channels the look we’re going for, which involves plenty of colorful drinks, various ice cream treats with sprinkles, and of course, my High Spirits dinnerware from Mikasa…
An ’80s-Style Glitterfest
Anyone else watch the Oscars last night? I enjoyed the show with my hubby, and we kept it simple with a healthy meal sandwiched between a decadent goat cheese appetizer and some sugary desserts. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that I’m still gathering flashy inspiration for the next Retro Foodie photo shoot for Mirror80. This we know: a yuppie cocktail party is the plan. I’m just trying to decide how much glitter to add to the event. Do I keep it simple with sleek details or glam it up? Today’s mood board goes off the glittery deep end. And there’s no shame in that…
Yuppie Cocktail Hour
This week at Mirror80, we’re shining a spotlight on the finer things in life. Swanky lobbies with black marble tile, gourmet food with fancy flourishes, and designer cocktails with a kick! Yes, we’re peeking into the world of the 1980s yuppie. If you’ve seen films like The Secret of My Success or Baby Boom, you know what we’re talking about. Yuppies worked hard, but they played even harder. And some of that play time involved cocktail parties and trips to restaurants like Gotham in New York…
An Ice Sculpture Extravaganza!
Why do ice sculptures always look so ’80s? Perhaps it’s the Art Deco style of the carving, intended to catch the light and play up the crystalline effect. With Art Deco experiencing a resurgence in the decade of decadence, it’s no wonder these fancy creations take on a 1980s vibe. On this winter day, we revel in the magic of the ornate ice sculpture. Hearts, roses, swans, dolphins, vases… It doesn’t get any better!
Cute as an ’80s Valentine
As you know from our previous post on ’80s Valentine’s Day Style, I’m trying to pick a motif for an upcoming Retro Foodie event: a 1980s-themed Valentine’s Day dessert party. The first look played up the “glam” with crystal hearts, rose petals and champagne. In an over-the-top sort of way! Check out our first mood board here. Today it’s all about a style we like to call ’80s Cute–geometry, hearts, bright colors, dessert-like motifs and more! We couldn’t imagine a more appropriate theme for a party that celebrates the 1980s and sweets. But we’re equally drawn to ’80s schmaltzy glitz a la crystal and roses…