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• Rose recipe book
• Pussybow sheer stripe blouse
• eBay watch: Seth Thomas vintage sunburst clock
• Kidrobot's All City Breakers - collectable old school hip hop figures
• Marimekko In Good Company Tableware Range
• Adidas London trainers get a reissue in brown suede
• Bold & Noble Live off the Land Print
• Inhabit Carousel Graphic Pillow
• Ladies 1940s Wartime Suit from Heyday Vintage Style

Rose recipe book Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:15 AM PDT Never go hungry again with this beautiful rose recipe book. Well maybe that was quite an advantageous statement but this lovely book will at least look pretty in your kitchen. And for those bakers and chefs among you here's your chance to fill it up with all the delicious things you are preparing to make. The quaint vintage look is a little bit chintzy but in moderation it will add a tasteful vintage twist to your home. Buy your very own for £16.00 from Lulus.

Pussybow sheer stripe blouse Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:06 AM PDT Feed your Mad Men obsession with this pussybow sheer stripe blouse. The American show has taken over our TVs and our lives and every shop on the high street is bringing out its own imitation 1960s outfits. New Look has successfully allowed you to relive the sex and glamour of the Madison Avenue advertising world with this blouse. Even if you're not a fan (do you even exist?) this blouse is a flattering work/life combination and we recommend you buy it immediately. Glam up your life for only £22.99 with this blouse from New Look and prepare your life for endless gimlets and cigarettes.

eBay watch: Seth Thomas vintage sunburst clock Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:23 AM PDT It's an instantly recognisable design, although a lot of these clocks were made in the mid-to-late 20th century. This one is the Seth Thomas vintage sunburst clock, which is up on eBay right now. This one looks a good example though. It has a maker's name for a start, which is always a good start. It also has the look, a mix of teak and brass covering a diameter of 26cm. Condition is described as 'very good working' and the price right now is £4.99. Find out more at the eBay website

Kidrobot's All City Breakers - collectable old school hip hop figures Posted: 01 Sep 2011 06:20 AM PDT Remember we all used to collect football stickers, blindly buying them on the off-chance of getting the ones we wanted? That all stopped when we grew up. Although there is now an adult equivalent - Kidrobot's All City Breakers. The principle is much the same, albeit with footie exchanged for old school hip hop. Yes, the first series of All City Breakers celebrates the best breaks and moves from the original hip hop dancers. Each set is individually foil-wrapped and sold blind, so you never know which set you are getting. Each packet will contain one b-boy and b-girl though, with a move frozen in plastic, not unlike old toy soldiers, along with a matching boombox. Four colours to choose from - pink, green orange and blue, with all scheduled for release from September 15. They'll retail for £1.70 each. Presumably the large 'box' container is sold separately. Find out more at the KRonikle website Cheers to Mof Gimmers for the tip off!

Marimekko In Good Company Tableware Range Posted: 01 Sep 2011 04:58 AM PDT The In Good Company range is a brand new offering from Scandinavian design stalwarts Marimekko. While adhering to the renowned brand's signature style of clean, 60s inspired design, the new range is a little more subdued than the famous poppies print. The simple contemporary circular pattern is available in mix & match pieces in black and white and shades of turquoise. A particular highlight of the new range is the Cathrineholm-influenced teapot, which would make an ideal centrepiece at any modernist tea party. The In Good Company range starts from £9.25 and is available from Heals online or in store.

Adidas London trainers get a reissue in brown suede Posted: 01 Sep 2011 04:34 AM PDT We have seen a number of reissues of the Adidas London trainers. Sme would argue too many, while others will point to the fact that it should only come in the original red. Saying all that, this latest issue in a chocolate brown suede is still an eye-catching shoe. The new design is much the same as all the other Adidas London City Series reissues, with that brown suede upper matched up with orange stripes and detailing and a chocolate brown sole. £57 is the price. Find out more at the Size? website Via His Knibs

Bold & Noble Live off the Land Print Posted: 01 Sep 2011 04:00 AM PDT   This Live off the Land print is a design by Bold & Noble, whose work we've featured in the past. Like many of their other designs, it centres on vintage style typography and in this case, an old-fashioned, but still relevant slogan. Here the antique lettering is covered with climbing plants and flowers, appropriate to its green living motto. The print is available in either yellow moss (shown here) or warm grey, both sold unframed and priced £43. Buy directly from the Bold & Noble website.

Inhabit Carousel Graphic Pillow Posted: 01 Sep 2011 03:53 AM PDT   You may know the name Inhabit from their iconic chair cushions, but just as worthy of a place on your sofa are their graphic designs such as this Carousel Pillow. The pattern is a 1950s style design, reminiscent of some of the Sanderson prints, although not as ubiquitous. The design is available in three colour options: Chocolate and Sunshine (orange, lime and white on a brown background), Sunflower and Chocolate (brown, orange and white on a yellow background) or Sunshine (brown, lime and white on an orange background). As well as the eye-catching design, another point in this cushion's favour is its environmental credentials – the fabrics are derived from certified recycled post-consumer waste and all paper from the printing process is shredded and repurposed as packing material. The cushions cost £65.95 each from Dennis and McGregor.

Ladies 1940s Wartime Suit from Heyday Vintage Style Posted: 01 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT Few labels knock out authentic vintage chic like Heyday Vintage Style and this Ladies 1940s Wartime Suit is the newest addition to their range. Made to a real 40s pattern, the suit comprises of panelled a-line skirt, matching jacket with a pleated waist for that classic wartime hourglass shape and coordinating belt to finish. This chic and flattering suit is somewhat of a rare gem amongst the sea of retro-inspired dresses out there and is a flawless reproduction ensemble, just as you would expect from Heyday. Perfect for channelling your inner WAAF this autumn. The Ladies 1940s Wartime Suit is £160 and available in black, brown or navy from Heyday Vintage Style. See the website for more details.

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