Happy fall, Everyone! Each year I style a Halloween photo shoot featuring a pumpkin project with themes such as “terrazzo” and “iridescent”. This year’s Halloween shoot is inspired by the 1988 remake of The Blob, along with current trends in art and still life photography.
A Mirror80 Giveaway!
Just a quick note to let you know Mirror80’s fall newsletter is up and running! To celebrate the opening of Mirror80’s Society6 store, I’m giving away a tropical palm pouch to one lucky newsletter subscriber…
The Mirror80 Shop
I’m excited to announce that Mirror80 is now on Society6!! You can find wall art, stickers, pillows, laptop sleeves and much more. The store is in its beginning stages but will be expanding in the coming weeks. Today I’m highlighting a few items that will encourage you to keep a summer state of mind all year long…
A Back-to-School Playlist
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.
Happy Birthday, Mirror80!
On August 15th, Mirror80 celebrated its 8th birthday!!!! Yes, I started the blog back in 2010, before the ’80s design revival had officially hit. Memphis-Milano hadn’t been mined for New Memphis possibilities, and only a handful of ’80s interior design images were available online…
Dead Mall: Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, TX
What does it feel like to walk through a dead mall? It’s a complicated blend of nostalgia, sorrow and magnificence. There’s no greater reminder of your own mortality than to see your childhood literally crumbling to the ground. Yet in the case of Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, TX, it’s hard to wallow in the loss of a magical era when tropical plants are green and thriving, and reflective surfaces are shining with sunlight.
Checking In…
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to check in today and share an update. Back in March I wrote this post about life being more challenging than usual and my need to find a sense of balance. Keep reading for a personal update, a Mirror80 update, and some super fun photos that prove summer is anything but over (despite the back-to-school merchandise that’s being thrown in our faces)!
10 Retro Design Tumblrs
When it comes to large numbers of gorgeous retro design photos, Tumblr is where it’s at! When I started this blog 8 years ago, there were very few ’80s design images online. I would’ve given anything for the treasure trove of beautiful scans and screen shots we have at our fingertips today! That’s why this post is dedicated to highlighting 10 of my favorite Tumblrs for retro design inspiration.
Disco Chic with Iconique!
Today’s post was inspired by Iconique’s latest video for their self-titled disco track, “Iconique”!! If you’re not singing within the next five minutes, you haven’t watched the video! We’re talking about a heavy dose of ’70s/’80s style here, so keep reading as we explore a wonderfully creative, neon take on disco.
What’s Inside Your Caboodles?
Ready to get organized?! Today we take a look inside of my Caboodles, and I’ll even list some fabulous ’80s products that are still on the market. In case you want to fill your Caboodles with little reminders of the “recent retro”…
