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• Stripe Prom Dress from Marks and Spencer
• Essential Elegance Skirt by Moon Collection
• Set of Storage Tins by Tilda
• eBay watch: 1970s cascading chrome light fitting
• Concrete Chair by Jonas Bohlin
• Peggy Vanity Case from Ollie & Nic
• Sunpocket Original sunglasses
• Miniature Bitossi animals from SCP
• Cars by Tom Frost

Stripe Prom Dress from Marks and Spencer Posted: 13 Jun 2011 10:30 AM PDT Undeniably fifties influenced prom styles have been seen all over the high street for the past few years, with a twist on the style for every body shape and taste. While there are some designers still rehashing those same styles, this Stripe Prom Dress from Marks and Spencer's Autograph collection has moved into the early sixties to bring something new. This dress combines the best of the cutesy fifties feel with some sharper sixties elements, creating a dress with plenty of retro appeal. The large monochrome stripes work well against a structured skirt shape, with the oversized bow adding a wonderfully over the top kitsch element. Get yours from M&S now for £79. Find out more from the website

Essential Elegance Skirt by Moon Collection Posted: 13 Jun 2011 10:00 AM PDT The classic fifties style circle skirt is an item that many retro brands offer, with most utilising a bold colour scheme or print to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes, however, the order of the day is a more versatile version, making this Essential Elegance Skirt by Moon Collection one that's ideal for your every day wardrobe. The circle cut, with its two layered design, creates a classic swing silhouette that creates a chic hourglass shape. With a neatly tailored high waist and full hips, the designers haven't skimped on the fabric volume, allowing for the movement that's often missing from lesser vintage odes. It's available online from ModCloth for $69.99. Find out more from the website

Set of Storage Tins by Tilda Posted: 13 Jun 2011 06:22 AM PDT   This Set of Storage Tins is by Scandinavian designer Tilda. There are two designs to choose from: Autumn Garden (pictured here) or Winter Garden which has pink, red and white floral patterns. The tins measure 11 x 15cm, 14 x 16cm and 16.5 x 19cm. They cost £15.90 for a set of three. Buy from Gertie and Mabel.

eBay watch: 1970s cascading chrome light fitting Posted: 13 Jun 2011 06:13 AM PDT Who needs a chandelier when you can pick up this cascading chrome light fitting on eBay for a song. The seller doesn't give much away, simply that he/she picked it up from an antique shop 10 years back. It is apparently 'original' though and almost certainly from the 1970s, with five lights at varying lengths off the same circuit. It 'works' and still has all five bulbs with it. For a 70s-style home, it will look stunning - and right now it's at £9.99. Find out more at the eBay website

Concrete Chair by Jonas Bohlin Posted: 13 Jun 2011 06:07 AM PDT   Jonas Bohlin designed the Concrete Chair in 1980 and its name derives from the fact that it was originally made from concrete. As a concrete seat might be too severe for even the most austere of homes, it is now available in the most inviting options of natural ash or black stained ash. It costs just over £955 from the Scandinavian Design Center.

Peggy Vanity Case from Ollie & Nic Posted: 13 Jun 2011 03:12 AM PDT The summer months are hard on the vintage girl. Taking herself from event to event, having to travel light yet maintain flawless hair and make up is not easy. That's why she uses this feminine yet functional Peggy Vanity Case from Ollie & Nic. Covered inside & out in a summery polka dot and posies print, this pretty vanity case is the perfect size to cart around your necessities or to sit in pride of place on your dressing table.  £22 from Ollie & Nic. See the website for more details.

Sunpocket Original sunglasses Posted: 13 Jun 2011 02:41 AM PDT Another design dug out of the archives - in the case of Sunpocket Original sunglasses it's not too long since they left circulation the first time round. The sunglasses originated in the late 1970s in France, where they were developed for use in skiing and other winter sports. However, they reached their hey-day in the 1980s, when their folding frame and looks found favour on the street too. They're back again, to see if they can reach such levels of popularity again in 2011.  This matt vanilla pair costs £45. Buy them from Glass Boutique

Miniature Bitossi animals from SCP Posted: 13 Jun 2011 02:17 AM PDT You may remember these from when they were reissued a few years ago. The Bitossi animals are now back in miniature form, and selling at SCP.  The distinctive blue ceramic creatures were originally designed in the early 50s by Aldo Londi. They've picked ten of the designs and literally shrunk them - they now range from 3cm to 12cm in height. Something of a sense of exclusivity about them too - only a thousand of the sets are being made in total.  The set costs £419, or you can contact the store for the price of individual animals.  Order them online

Cars by Tom Frost Posted: 13 Jun 2011 02:00 AM PDT Bristol-based artist & printmaker Tom Frost has brought together his playful retro-inspired art and love of 1950s tin toys and created these truly unique model Cars. The Cars are made using layers of carved plywood, which are then coated in Tom's retro car screen-prints and finished with wheels made of vintage Meccano and, of course, a suitably dapper driver behind the wheel. The ultimate retro toy for the big kid in your life. Cars are £210 each from Boxbird Gallery. See the website for more details.

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