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• Off white pattern crew neck jumper
• Swallow necklace
• Ingela Arrhenius retro-styled Character Puzzle
• Loft Desk Reborn at John Lewis
• 60th anniversary Litchfield 1950s car coat by Gloverall
• Glass Apothecary Bottles from Dotcomgiftshop
• eBay watch: 1950s Decca Stereogram
• Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy limited edition print by Piper Gates Design
• Classic 1960s Tam Tam stool gets a new Super Heroes finish
• Cooperative Fox Intarsia Cardigan from Urban Outfitters

Off white pattern crew neck jumper Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:53 AM PDT Although it's getting colder, this off white pattern crew neck jumper will keep you warm. It's the classic conundrum. Is this something my Grandad would still wear when leaving the house? And if so can I get away with wearing it and making it look cool? The answer when it comes to Grandad-style jumpers is most of the time - definitely. It's not only cool in a retro way but it's also a life saver when the British weather starts sending us running for warmer clothes. This number is £30 from Topman.

Swallow necklace Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:48 AM PDT Lighten up your neck with this lovely swallow necklace. If the changing seasons have sent you into a frenzy of buying new clothes to match the autumn trends - calm down, take a deep breath and remember you've probably got all the same clothes from last year in your wardrobe. Think of this necklace as a little reward for you after all that shop talk and something that will go with almost anything - any time of the year. The retro design provides a subtle chink of style for your neck so what are you waiting for? Get your own for £20 at Not on the high street.

Ingela Arrhenius retro-styled Character Puzzle Posted: 22 Sep 2011 07:33 AM PDT We're big fans of Ingela Arrhenius, which you may have gathered from us featuring her city prints, tea towels and circus dolls to name just a few things. Now there's another great retro piece on the market - this Ingela Arrhenius Character Puzzle. Yes, those retro-styled artworks are now a puzzle, with 12 cool characters to choose from, everyone from Sue the waitress with her burger and ketchup, to the sailor with his bottle of rum and a pair of musical hipsters. Each box contains twelve individual 9 x 10 cm sheets made from cardboard with a core of plastic foam to create your characters. There's no need for scissors or glue. £7.95 is the price for each. Find out more at the Hus & Hem website

Loft Desk Reborn at John Lewis Posted: 22 Sep 2011 06:57 AM PDT   Another gem from John Lewis' Retro Reborn series is the Loft Desk Reborn. Made from hand-selected solid oak and oak veneers, the desk has useful cubby holes for storage, which have been finished in an array of bright colours. If you would prefer a more classic look, the original Loft Desk is also available which just uses oak and oak veneers. A matching cabinet is available separately which fits neatly under the desk to complete your home office. The desk costs £225 from John Lewis.

60th anniversary Litchfield 1950s car coat by Gloverall Posted: 22 Sep 2011 05:25 AM PDT Not just a retro jacket, this one has been released to celebrate the Gloverall's 60th anniversary with an eye on real authenticity - the Gloverall Litchfield 1950s car coat. The coat is a recreation of an Archive 1957 car coat, made in an 'Anniversary Check' and dedicated to Len Litchfield, the Gloverall Master Tailor & Pattern Cutter for over 40 years. The construction is a 75 per wool (with 25 per cent nylon), while details include a pointed collar, button down front, two front flap pockets, stripe stitch detailing to the chest and upper back, check interior and one buttoned pocket to the inside. £280 is the price. You can see a promotional video about it below. Find out more at the My Wardrobe website Via His Knibs

Glass Apothecary Bottles from Dotcomgiftshop Posted: 22 Sep 2011 04:00 AM PDT The plastic containers that carry the beauty products necessary for the beautification of us modern gals may be practical but they aren't exactly pretty atop a dressing table. Instead of making do, decant your lotions & potions into one of these pretty Glass Apothecary Bottles from Dotcomgiftshop. Adorned with vintage style labels and glass stoppers, they will look the part in any vintage girl's boudoir. Three different designs available. The bottles are £9.95 each from Dotcomgiftshop. See the website for more details.

eBay watch: 1950s Decca Stereogram Posted: 22 Sep 2011 03:50 AM PDT Know an electrician? If you do, there's a good chance you can bring this 1950s Decca Stereogram back to life. The 'looks' are already taken care of. Details are scarce, but judging by the style of the stereogram/radiogram, we can safely say that is a 1950s design from that exterior, especially those angled legs. It packs a large radio and the door drops open to reveal a vintage record player. For the 1950s home, this is a gem. But there's a downside. According to the seller, the player used to be belong to is 'nan' and he doesn't know much about it. But he does say it 'just makes a sot of humming noise' when plugged in, hence the need for an electrician or someone up with vintage audio to look over it. It also has a 'big watermark stain' on the top and a couple of scratches, but these should be removable. Contact the seller for more details on that. But there's a massive plus here. This is up for just 99 pence with no bids so far. Do the work and it should be worth so much more. Find out more at the eBay website

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy limited edition print by Piper Gates Design Posted: 22 Sep 2011 03:26 AM PDT The movie is doing swift business at the box office, but this Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy limited edition print by Piper Gates Design is actually based around the '70s TV series. Specifically, it is inspired by the opening titles of the BBC adaptation of the John Le Carre novel, with the 'grumpy' Russian Doll rendered in the Swiss Graphic Design style. It's limited to just 25, sized at 30 x 40cm and printed on very high quality 200 gram silk paper. Grab one on bay right now, just £6.99 to own one. Find out more at the eBay website

Classic 1960s Tam Tam stool gets a new Super Heroes finish Posted: 22 Sep 2011 03:17 AM PDT We're big fans of the classic Tam Tam stool, which is a great example of practical and affordable 1960s design. But now it's got even more interesting with the Tam Tam Stool Super Heroes range. It's the same 1968 Henry Massonnet design, the same stool that was originally promoted by Brigitte Bardot for maker Branex. Only now, it has another retro twist, featuring images for classic DC Comics super heroes on the top surface. Take your pick from six designs, a choice of Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman, or a graphic representing those characters. See those images below. If you want one, French retailer 123 Design is selling the, still an affordable classic at 39 Euros. Find out more at the 123 Design website

Cooperative Fox Intarsia Cardigan from Urban Outfitters Posted: 22 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT Now the nights are turning nippy, embrace the big-sweatered 70s folk look with this cozy Cooperative Fox Intarsia Cardigan from Urban Outfitters. This super-chunky retro autumn knitwear at it's best, perfect for a long night sat around the camp fire. The Fair Isle-inspired cardi features a traditional folksy pattern in muted autumn colours, with the added addition of a friendly fox motif. Accessories of acoustic guitar and bad poetry optional. £55 from Urban Outfitters. See the website for more details.

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