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• ThinkGeek iCade - turn your Apple iPad into an Atari-powered arcade machine
• Intarsia Cardigan by Le Mont St. Michel
• Daisy Doile Mini Skirt from French Connection
• eBay watch: 1970s Artifort 'Hello There' chair by Jeremy Harvey
• WeWood retro-style Crono watches at Eco Age
• Dig for Victory mug by Wild and Wolf
• London postcard cushion from Jigsaw
• Peacock print Birdie dress by Pinup Couture
• Dwell Pod Pendant Light
• Eames Elephant Mouse Mat
• PiP Studio Tableware Range

ThinkGeek iCade - turn your Apple iPad into an Atari-powered arcade machine Posted: 21 Mar 2011 02:59 PM PDT Originally an April Fool's Day joke by ThinkGeek, the company has actually turned it full circle and produced a working model of the iCade. Best of all - it's soon going to be available to buy very soon. As you might have guessed, it's a vintage-style arcade cabinet for your Apple iPad. Produced in conjunction with Ion and Atari, the iCade uses Bluetooth to communicate with the iPad, transferring classic arcade games (like Asteroids for example) to your iPad screen, arcade controls giving you a genuine arcade experience. The APU is going to be released too, allowing any Apple developer to create iCade-compatible games. Lokk out for it from April (for real this time), priced at $99.99. Find out more at the ThinkGeek website Via Uncrate

Intarsia Cardigan by Le Mont St. Michel Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:36 AM PDT If high street fashion is all about appealing to the masses, it sometimes takes a journey into higher priced pieces to find that unique and unusual piece you've been searching for. This Intarsia Cardigan by Le Mont St. Michel won't be everyone's cup of tea, but might just be all the better for it. The graphic, geometric print has an instant shot of vintage inspiration, in a colour palette that only enhances its sixties and seventies appeal. The cardigan itself has an oversized cut that's simple enough to carry the bold design, lending a very retro air of "borrowed from your boyfriend" to your outfit. It's available now from Urban Outfitters' Boutique range for £275. Find out more from the website

Daisy Doile Mini Skirt from French Connection Posted: 21 Mar 2011 11:16 AM PDT One of the most iconic fashion symbols of the mid-sixties has to be Mary Quant's much-loved daisy design, an image that has been alluded to time and time again in retro styles. While modern interpretations of Quant's designs can often veer into cliché, this Daisy Doile Skirt from French Connection does it with subtle chic. The use of textural lace fabric counters the simplistic shape of the high waist miniskirt, incorporating the daisy pattern in an understated way. With a sleek a-line, the skirt avoids the figure-skimming looks of modern minis, finished in a rich retro navy shade. It's available now from French Connection for £62. Find out more from the website

eBay watch: 1970s Artifort 'Hello There' chair by Jeremy Harvey Posted: 21 Mar 2011 09:32 AM PDT A wonderful design that's perfect for the summer weather - this 1970s Artifort 'Hello There' chair by Jeremy Harvey. It was designed in 1978 by Harvey and reissued back in 2011, although this one is said to be from the late 70s, rather than the reissue, which probably makes it all the more valuable. This one is also in yellow and is said to be in 'remarkable condition for its age', with 'only two small chips' that are 'only noticable on very close inspection'. Garden chairs don't get much cooler - and this one currently comes with a price of £99. Find out more at the eBay website

WeWood retro-style Crono watches at Eco Age Posted: 21 Mar 2011 08:57 AM PDT Not just a quirky, retro-style design, the WeWood Crono watches are eco-friendly too. The Eco Age store in Chiswick, London, is the only place you can get 'hands on' in the UK with these, although anyone can buy online. If you do, you can enjoy that retro watch face and a construction both eco-friendly and completely absent of artificial and toxic materials. Choose from four different types of sustainable wood (maple, ebony, guanaco and red wing celtis) for your watch, all with a Miyota movement, alarm/stopwatch and backlight. Want one? £85 secures you one online. More images over the page. Find out more at the Eco Age website

Dig for Victory mug by Wild and Wolf Posted: 21 Mar 2011 08:35 AM PDT   This new mug from Wild and Wolf utilizes the well known WWII slogan Dig for Victory. The slogan was used to encourage everyone on the home front to turn gardeners to keep Britain fed and is boldly emblazoned across the mug in a retro font. The mug is made from enamel to enhance the practical, utility feel and is the perfect gift for the green fingered people in your life.   The mug costs £7.95.  Buy it from Lifestylebazaar

London postcard cushion from Jigsaw Posted: 21 Mar 2011 08:29 AM PDT There's a nostalgic feel running through Jigsaw's Spring homeware range, as typified by this London postcard cushion. Looking like it's been inspired by a vintage souvenir scarf, it's decorated with black and white vignettes of some of London's most famous buildings, such as Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.  Made from cotton, it costs £35. Buy it online

Peacock print Birdie dress by Pinup Couture Posted: 21 Mar 2011 06:11 AM PDT The Peacock print Birdie dress is yet another piece of pitch perfect retro chic from Pinup Couture.  The glamourous jewel tones and 3/4 sleeves make it the ideal outfit for early Spring, and the faux wrap effect and oversized lapels achieve a flattering silhouette for any figure. Create a flawless 50s look by adding a crinoline petticoat. £120 from 20th Century Foxy. See the website for more details.

Dwell Pod Pendant Light Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:56 AM PDT The Pod Pendant Light has been inspired by pod chairs from the 1960s, such as Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair. The shade is a glass ball, which has a slice cut away to reveal the bulb and at such as angle as to reflect the light down from the ceiling. It is also available in black, although to achieve the full space-age effect, the only real option is the white version. It costs £129 from Dwell.

Eames Elephant Mouse Mat Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:50 AM PDT   This Eames Elephant Mouse Mat wasn't actually designed by the famous design duo as their designing days were over before the need for mouse mats arose. It was designed by Hella Jonerius for Vitra, but taking inspiration from Eames' famous plywood elephants. It is made from the high quality soft leather that Vitra use to upholster their sofas and is available in a choice of black or snow (an off-white shade). Buy the mouse mat online from the Lollipop Shoppe for £19.

PiP Studio Tableware Range Posted: 21 Mar 2011 03:00 AM PDT Any self respecting retro housewife cannot be seen entertaining their guests without proper tableware. Dutch brand PiP Studio have created a charming vintage-inspired range of tableware that looks like it came straight from your grandmother's best china cabinet. The range has everything you need for the perfect tea party in pretty coordinating pastel shades, embellished with birds, flowers and elegant spring patterns. Just add a selection of dainty cakes and some loose leaf and you'll be fit to entertain house guests at any moment's notice. The PiP Studio Tableware range starts from £5.99. Available from John Lewis online.

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