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- Liberty RetroSuperFuture Sunglasses
- Paul Smith Pin-Up Girl Wallet
- Mariota Belted Chinos from Missguided
- Catwalk Queen Heels from ModCloth
- eBay watch: 1970s Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto
- “Toy Box Memories” Jigsaws
- Vintage Style Letters “Home” Canvas
- Mid-century furniture cards by Hellohellodesign
- Mummola print by Sanna Annukka
- Lee Broom recycled Decanter lighting range
| Liberty RetroSuperFuture Sunglasses Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:00 PM PST
The glasses are made of acetate and have a vintage-style cat's eye shape and frames decorated with three well known Liberty prints. You can pick from Pepper, Poppy & Daisy or Peacock. Each pair comes in a matching and highly desirable box . The glasses are handmade in Italy and have Zeiss lenses which means not only will you look stylish when wearing a pair, your eyes will be properly protected form the sun's rays too. The glasses cost £130 a pair and you can buy them from Liberty. |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2011 11:00 AM PST Buying a Valentine's gift for the man in you life can prove a bit of a challenge but this saucy Pin-Up Girl Wallet from Paul Smith strikes just the right note. The wallet is made from smooth black leather with contrasting white stitching. It has room for notes and coins within, but it's real selling point is the delightful young lady hidden inside. Inspired by original cigarette card art she's a luscious bathing beauty with generous curves and a cheeky expression in a classic fifties pose. The wallet is 100% leather and made in Italy. It costs £129 and you can buy it here |
| Mariota Belted Chinos from Missguided Posted: 02 Feb 2011 10:28 AM PST With so many skirts and dresses available to retro lovers at the moment, a well observed pair of vintage inspired trousers is always a welcome addition. These Mariota Belted Chinos from Missguided are a versatile pair for a variety of 20th century looks. The chinos are tailored with a high waist and cigarette pants style tapered leg, creating a silhouette that's well suited to either a sixties beatnik style, or an eighties nautical-inspired aesthetic. The grey shade elevates these into a statement piece, avoiding the basic black of so many others. Also available in mink and black, they're now at Missguided online for just £18.99. Find out more from the website |
| Catwalk Queen Heels from ModCloth Posted: 02 Feb 2011 09:36 AM PST The finishing touches make all the difference to any retro look, with footwear playing a huge part in the transformation. These Catwalk Queen Heels from ModCloth are oozing with seventies chic, providing a simple but effective pair of vintage inspired shoes. The rich purple has all the decadence you'd want from a disco-era look, made here from a vegan-friendly suede fabric. The stacked platform and thick heel create a very seventies outline, giving you towering height, while the ankle strap takes care of any potential wobbles while you're up there. They're now available from ModCloth for $39.99. Find out more from the website |
| eBay watch: 1970s Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto Posted: 02 Feb 2011 07:57 AM PST For a car said to be 32 years old, there's not a lot of mileage on this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto - and it's not a bad looker either. |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:52 AM PST
Each thousand-piece jigsaw has a collection of that decades most popular games and toys. As well as offering a nostalgic reminder of childhood, the toys offer an interesting of reflection of their respective period. The Forties have plenty of war-related games, the Fifties are inspired by the television including games based on Dixon of Dock Green and Take Your Pick and the Sixties reflect obsessions with space, fashion and spies. The Seventies jigsaw features the toys I remember best, which includes Paddington Bear, Emu and a Starsky and Hutch game. All of the jigsaws cost £14.99 and are available from Strawberry Fool. |
| Vintage Style Letters “Home” Canvas Posted: 02 Feb 2011 06:27 AM PST
The piece actually consists of four small canvas squares, measuring 7 inches each with a letter on each one to spell out "Home". The letters are in an ornate vintage style and each one is set against a different coloured background. The set costs £26 from Artylicious. |
| Mid-century furniture cards by Hellohellodesign Posted: 02 Feb 2011 05:28 AM PST If you can't afford the real thing, perhaps these mid-century furniture cards by Hellohellodesign will offer some consolation. Hellohellodesign is the work of Brooklyn based illustrator Katie Evans. Each cards is decorated with colourful furniture in covetable shapes that's sure to cheer up fans of the era. If you are a real fan of the design, you'll be pleased to know that it's also available on a mug. A pack of five cards costs $12. Buy them from her Etsy shop via Bright Bazaar |
| Mummola print by Sanna Annukka Posted: 02 Feb 2011 05:21 AM PST
The print is more literal than some of her designs showing a busy stove and well-stacked shelves. Apparently influenced by the memory of her grandmother's kitchen, the colourful pots and pans are inspired by her own collection and will appeal to anyone who has amassed a similar collection. Printed as a five colour silk screen, the edition is limited to 75 so, if you like it, you'd better snap it up now. The print costs £195. Buy it online |
| Lee Broom recycled Decanter lighting range Posted: 02 Feb 2011 12:50 AM PST There's a lot of old decanters in junk shops and antique fairs, but thanks to Lee Broom and his Decanter suspension light range, there might be a few less in the future. Via Switched On Set |
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