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• Plum Flower Dress from Fred Flare
• Wide Brim Beach Hat from River Island
• eBay watch: 1970s Richter electric clock
• Ercol plank table from The Conran Shop
• 1950s-style Eloise bedlinen from House of Fraser
• Kavalkad Saucepan
• Vintage Notting Hill Gate Enamel Signs
• Cross Stitch Collection by Big Tomato Company
• Vintage-style Wooden Rounders Set
• The Fleur red, white & blue wrap dress by Heyday Vintage Style
• 2011: Living in the Future book by Geoffrey Hoyle reissued - 2011 as seen from the 1970s
• Tatty Devine Royal Wedding Cameo Pendant

Plum Flower Dress from Fred Flare Posted: 26 Apr 2011 10:25 AM PDT The warmer weather can often mean that fitted fashion is the last thing you'll want to wear during the day. The stylish and practical solution is all in the fabric choice, however, as shown in this Plum Flower Dress by Fred Flare. Taking a structured shape inspired by fifties daywear, the use of a light fabric and slightly loosened fit means this won't be as restrictive as many retro reproduction pieces. The plum floral fabric is a nod to the Hawaiin tropical influence found in American fashion at the time, too. Get yours now from Fred Flare for $74. Find out more from the website

Wide Brim Beach Hat from River Island Posted: 26 Apr 2011 10:14 AM PDT If you're already planning your Summer holidays after the welcome Easter break, picking out the perfect wardrobe is a must. The seventies revival provides some ideal sunshine fare, with items like this Wide Brim Beach Hat from River Island. The woven paper material means it's light and breathable enough for any weather, while the wide, flopping brim keeps the sun's rays off. The shape has an instantly seventies feel, evoking a decadent poolside style with simplistic monochrome stripes. It's available now from River Island for £19.99. Find out more from the website

eBay watch: 1970s Richter electric clock Posted: 26 Apr 2011 08:50 AM PDT Interesting piece of late 60s or more likely, early 70s design out of (West) Germany in the form of this Richter electric clock. Love the subtle space age looks, not least with the circular body and contrasting stand, with the stainless steel face looking a little more traditional, but still offering up a good amount of style. According to the seller, it's in 'almost immaculate' condition, with a 'very good quality' movement, right down to the sweeping hand for an animated passing of time. Right now, it's at £24.95. Find out more at the eBay website

Ercol plank table from The Conran Shop Posted: 26 Apr 2011 08:35 AM PDT We've highlighted The Conran Shop's Well Considered range before, intended to be a more affordable line of products. This 1950s designed plank table is now available as part of the range.  This table was actually designed back in 1956 by Lucian R. Ercolani and is still manufactured by Ercol. It's a very simple design with that plank-like elm top and splayed beech legs which fits six people. Available in three colours: take your pick from the natural look or a more striking black or red.  It's priced at - while not budget, a more affordable than your average Conran Shop item - £595. Order it online

1950s-style Eloise bedlinen from House of Fraser Posted: 26 Apr 2011 08:21 AM PDT This Eloise bedlinen, available from House of Fraser, is a contemporary design but looks like it has come straight from the 1950s. The design, made by Sheridan, is a colourful design, covered with abstract shapes. It's definitely got the look of some of the artist's textiles of the Fifties, especially the work of someone like Marian Mahler. There's a pattern on the reverse too, all printed onto 100% cotton. More interesting than your average bedlinen, prices start at £19 for a pillowcase. Buy it online

Kavalkad Saucepan Posted: 26 Apr 2011 07:02 AM PDT   New in at Ikea is the Kavalkad Saucepan, a modern non-stick pan with a midcentury look. The lightweight pan is made from aluminium which allows heat to spread quickly and makes it easy to regulate, but what really attracted us to this was the outside design. The pan has been given a bright blue finish and decorated with a graphic floral design that is reminiscent of classic Scandinavian designers of the past such as Cathrineholm. It being an Ikea product, it is cheap too – just £4.99. Hopefully a full set of pots and pans will follow shortly. Find out if your nearest Ikea has it in stock through the Ikea website.

Vintage Notting Hill Gate Enamel Signs Posted: 26 Apr 2011 06:47 AM PDT   Long before that Richard Curtis film, Notting Hill was cool and credible, not least because of the carnival. It was also the setting for Absolute Beginners and the films Performance and The Knack …and How to Get It. With these cultural touchstones in mind, you might be interested in the collection of Vintage Notting Hill Gate Enamel Signs. There are three types available; large (75cm square priced £750), small (64cm, £65) or long (150cm by 21cm for £575). These are genuine vintage items so you can expect a few straps and scratches, but these should add to the character of the signs. Buy them online at Pedlars.

Cross Stitch Collection by Big Tomato Company Posted: 26 Apr 2011 04:58 AM PDT Traditional English creamware has been in our homes for a few hundred years now and Big Tomato Company have once again brought ceramics bang up to date whilst sticking firming to the craft's historic roots. Made in England's ceramics region of Stoke-on-Trent, the Cross Stitch collection gives a nod to the homespun arts & crafts of yesteryear. The cross stitch motif, taken from an antique sampler, adorns an array of creamware, from tiny jugs and plates to mugs and teapots, making them equally suitable for display or everyday use. The range starts from £9.95 and is available from the Big Tomato Company website.

Vintage-style Wooden Rounders Set Posted: 26 Apr 2011 04:02 AM PDT   The English summer is synonymous with all sorts of genteel sporting pursuits and this Wooden Rounders Set will allow you to indulge in one of the finest. If you can muster 12 people you won't pass a more enjoyable afternoon than harking back to your schooldays for a round of this traditional English game, somewhat akin to baseball. The set contains all you need - the wooden bat, soft ball, four posts to mark out your pitch and instructions in case you're new to the game or need to remind yourself of the rules. It comes in a rather nice gift box and you also get a handy cotton bag for keeping all the bits together. It costs £19.99 from dotcomgiftshop here.

The Fleur red, white & blue wrap dress by Heyday Vintage Style Posted: 26 Apr 2011 03:46 AM PDT With only a few days to go until the wedding, their may be a temptation to purchase some sort of patriotic garb. But just before you reach for that questionable commemorative t-shirt out of sheer panic, take a look at this Fleur red, white & blue wrap dress by Heyday Vintage Style. Perfect for summer picnics as well as Royal nuptials, the 40s inspired frock is made of 100% cotton and finishes at the knee with flattering a-line skirt for an authentic vintage look. The ideal way to showcase your patriotic tendencies without sacrificing any of your style.   The Fleur wrap dress is £80 from Heyday Vintage Style. See the website for more details.

2011: Living in the Future book by Geoffrey Hoyle reissued - 2011 as seen from the 1970s Posted: 26 Apr 2011 03:37 AM PDT Not sure how we missed this reissue at the back end of 2010, the reissue of the 2011: Living in the Future book by Geoffrey Hoyle that is, courtesy of Green Tiger Press. Originally published back in 1972 and primarily aimed at children, it was as mix of text and illustrations (courtesy of Alasdair Anderson) that attempted to predicted what life would be like in 2011, a modern-day utopia of three-day working weeks, breakfast factories, 'vision phones' and traffic-free commutes. Some have obviously not happened, but one or two of the predictions have. Those phones for example. If you want to re-live your childhood or you want a child's eye view of the future promised to us all those years ago, you can grab the 64-page hardback reissue now online, priced at £7.50. An inside shot over the page. Find out more about the book at the Amazon website Via Grain Edit

Tatty Devine Royal Wedding Cameo Pendant Posted: 26 Apr 2011 02:58 AM PDT The avalanche of royal wedding themed products has surely reached it's zenith with only a few days to go until the event. Tatty Devine's Wedding Cameo Pendant is a standout piece for marking the event with a rare subtlety. Pale toffee silhouettes of the happy couple stand in relief on a peach background mounted on matt gold perspex; a great modern take on a traditional Victorian fashion. The beauty of the pendant is that it's not instantly recognisable as a wedding souvenir - only the date inscribed on the back reveals the identity of the two figures and the occasion it commemorates. The pendant costs £33 from Tatty Devine here.

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