Happy December! We have some amazing features planned for this month, including more original photo shoots, some fabulous holiday gift ideas, and a collection of ’80s interiors that will redefine rad retro style. Before we face the approaching winter, let’s revel in a few fall memories. Below you will find links to some of our very favorite November posts…
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Mirror80 August Favorites
Happy first week of September! Let’s take a quick look back at some of Mirror80’s favorite August moments. On the agenda last month: lots of ’80s-style DIY fun, a tropical party, the launch of 2 new series, and a focus on retro-modern interior design. What’s new for September? The emergence of fall style (with a retro twist, of course), a special fashion post, a home tour and more. But before we get ahead of ourselves, here’s how we soaked up every last bit of August…
At Home with Heather Hermann: An ’80s Deco Tour
Did you catch our last ’80s Connection interview featuring performer, visual artist, costume designer and art dealer Heather Hermann, aka The Duchess of Deco?! As part of the interview process, Heather sent over a slew of pics documenting the design genius of her Deco-fabulous apartment. You know that feeling you get when you go over to a friend’s house and realize you have the same lamp, throw pillows and penchant for decorating with candles? In this case, we have the same globular vases, ceramic swan collection and penchant for decorating with minerals and quirky terrariums. I instantly knew a home tour was in order! Check out all the details…
3 Go-To Ingredients for Instant ’80s Style
Hey all you ’80s lovers! Today we celebrate the magic of affordable party supplies. I do my share of entertaining, and I’m crazy about retro style. I have three go-to ingredients in my arsenal, and I can pull them out of my closet at the last minute for a dose of ’80s flair. They’re cheap. They make a big impact. And they work for just about any occasion! Read on for all the details…
Where to Buy ’80s Art
An explosion of 1980s art Tumblrs and graphic design references has made it clear that the ’80s are back like never before! This week we’ve taken a look at some online destinations for cutting edge images from our favorite decade. You know where to see the art, but what if you want to hang it on your walls? Today we wrap up Art Week at Mirror80 with a look at where to buy ’80s artwork.
1980s Interior Design Styles
The world of 1980s interior design is a richly complex one. From metallic accents to striking angles and curves, many ’80s motifs are surprisingly modern–even timeless–making them easy to integrate into today’s design. When I first wrote this post three years ago, the ’80s revival hadn’t officially hit the world of design. Only a handful of images featuring 1980s interiors were available online. Not to mention, many people still cringed when hearing the phrase “’80s furniture.” Oh how times have changed, thanks to phenomena like the Memphis-Milano revival and the ’80s Tumblr! Time to update this post with new images that prove 1980s style is reaching a whole new generation of design enthusiasts. Here’s our breakdown of 1980s interior design styles: