Today’s post is dedicated to the pink and purple fabulousness that’s painted all over the film Tootsie. OK, so the whole movie isn’t doused in shades of purple and pink. But these colors are used to turn female stereotypes on their ear, taking center stage at some of the most empowering moments for Tootsie/Dorothy (played by Dustin Hoffman) and Julie (Jessica Lange).
Decadent Pastels
This week at Mirror80, it’s all about the pastels. Rather than using a modern minimalist approach, we’re taking things in a decadent direction. From a post dedicated to the pink and purple Deco-modern interiors of the 1982 film Tootsie to an original photo shoot featuring a variety of 1980s ceramics, this week’s posts will offer a richly layered approach to pastel design. Today we’ve put together a sneak peek of things to come, as well as pulled images from past Mirror80 posts that celebrate the style at hand. Read on for details…
Pattern Play: Dark Outlines
Today we launch a new series called Pattern Play. Similar to our Still Life Style series, Pattern Play will take a look at top trends in patterns. If you haven’t yet noticed that patterns are having a moment, just head on over to Pinterest. Or Tumblr. Or Society6! Whether you’re looking for artwork to display on the wall or you need desktop wallpaper for your laptop, there’s a LOT to choose from. Today we focus on dark outlines…
New Decor/Retro Flair: Little Things
Little things mean a lot. Not that any of the featured finds in today’s post are small in any sense of the word. But sometimes the items that make a biggest impact aren’t large-scale purchases or statement furnishings. These accents are new and modern but filled with retro flair. And they couldn’t be more perfect for summer! Read on for links and details…
Mirror80 May Favorites
How is it June already? This has been the busiest spring I’ve experienced in years, so I’m ready for a little bit of down time this summer. Before we revel in long weekends and happy hours on the patio, let’s look back at some favorite posts from May. I promise to leave out all of the intense flooding and 30 straight days of rain we experienced here in Austin. How about we focus on ’80s interiors, still life photography, and a trip to my favorite dead mall? Read on for details, as well as links to the original posts…
Design Profile: Hopper + Space
Today Mirror80 shines the spotlight on Hopper + Space, a London-based design studio and webshop offering everything from Art Deco and midcentury finds to postmodern and contemporary pieces. With selective eyes for clean-lined flair, Ben and Joe curate an impressive collection of items, including their own original creations, which pair beautifully with the shop’s 20th century offerings.
DIY Project: A Memphis-Style Vase
Happy Monday! Let’s start off the week with a super-easy DIY project that can add an instant dose of New Memphis flair to your interior. For a few dollars, you can transform a simple glass vase into a Memphis-style receptacle that’s perfect for holding tropical greenery. The supply of choice: contact paper. I’m drawn to speckled contact paper patterns that look like ’80s doctors’ office laminate countertop designs! Industrial patterns and faux granite prints work well here. Read on for all the details…
1980s Commercial Office Spaces
Working hard today? Maybe you can take a quick break to check out these commercial office spaces from the 1980s. If you caught our recent post on the ’80 home office, consider this a follow-up. Because things got a lot glossier when it came to corporate spaces. Mirrored ceilings and tables were not out of the question, nor was designer furniture and an abundance of angles, as shown in the images above from Commercial Interiors International.
Retro-Modern Roundup: Colors and Forms
For today’s edition of Retro-Modern Roundup, we’re taking a look at new designs that channel Memphis style. Vivid colors and bold forms dominate the images above, and the styling is so fabulous, the featured items look good enough to eat! Read on for links and details…
’80s Flashback: Sharp Goes Pastel
If you caught Mirror80’s recent 1980s design trend feature, you know I’m now the proud owner of the September 1986 issue of Metropolitan Home, which I ordered from Etsy shop The Archaic Ad Collection. And speaking of ads, I just had to share this 1986 Sharp ad (from Metropolitan Home) for obvious reasons. If you’re old enough to have lived through the ’80s the first time around, maybe you had one of the QT-50 Stereo Radio Cassette Players above. Mine was lavender. The very first song I recorded from the radio with the help of this device was “Escapade” by Janet Jackson. But enough about me. Let’s take a look at the rest of the ad…
