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- eBay watch: Artifort 1960s Mushroom Chair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin
- Tailored Palazzo Pants from ASOS
- Suspender Skirt by Pins & Needles
- Retro Arcade Cake Mould
- Vintaged Distressed Brown Leather Camera Strap
- Heal's Warehouse Sale coming in March - big discounts on the day
- Daisy Chair
- Aardvark 2011 Manifesto Print
- Swedish Tea Time print featuring Stig Lindberg's Bersa design
- Milton coffee table from Laura Ashley
- Tala Retro Pancake Kit
| eBay watch: Artifort 1960s Mushroom Chair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin Posted: 22 Feb 2011 12:36 PM PST Buying one of these would cost you £1,656 new, not to mention the best part of £500 for the matching stool. Which is why this Artifort Mushroom Chair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin is such a bargain. |
| Tailored Palazzo Pants from ASOS Posted: 22 Feb 2011 11:08 AM PST While dresses and skirts with vintage inspiration are a common appearance on the high street at the moment, it takes a braver brand to attempt some retro trousers. These Palazzo Pants from ASOS are worth the risk, with effortlessly seventies chic. The high waist, wide leg and light fabric all combine to create a true retro look, while the tailored waist and fashionable cut finish the decadent seventies style perfectly. Available in three colours, the firebrick orange is our pick for a flawlessly 70s look. They're available now from ASOS for £40. Find out more from the website |
| Suspender Skirt by Pins & Needles Posted: 22 Feb 2011 11:03 AM PST The use of androgyny and male influence in women's fashion has been a huge defining factor in twentieth century style. Stretching far beyond the 1980s, elements of menswear are present in fifties, sixties and seventies looks too. This Suspender Skirt by Pins & Needles is a uniquely versatile piece, adaptable to many twentieth century aesthetics. The high waisted cotton skirt, with its button front is enhanced by cross backed suspenders. Finished in a rich burgundy, the retro influences make this a subtly stylish piece. Get it now from Urban Outfitters UK for £45. Find out more from the website |
| Posted: 22 Feb 2011 09:18 AM PST What could be better than cake mixing it with old school arcade games. And if you plan on mixing the two, you'll need to get yourself this Retro Arcade Cake Mould.
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| Vintaged Distressed Brown Leather Camera Strap Posted: 22 Feb 2011 08:34 AM PST
It measures 55cm long but is fully adjustable and has quick release collar studs on either end for attaching to your camera. The leather is an attractive distressed brown and ethically sourced from cows that have lived happy lives. It's a stylish yet functional item in keeping with the current trend for a vintage influence on all things photographic. The strap costs £24 and is available from Magpie Accessories via Bouf, an online marketplace of unique, design-led items.Check it out here. |
| Heal's Warehouse Sale coming in March - big discounts on the day Posted: 22 Feb 2011 08:28 AM PST If you're after a retro or designer bargain, here's a good place to look - the Heal's Warehouse Sale. |
| Posted: 22 Feb 2011 06:43 AM PST
The Daisy Chair reminds me a bit of Arne Jacobsen's Swan Chair as it has similar upturned armrests, although in this case, it is supposed to resemble flower petals rather than swan wings. It costs just over £940 with fabric upholstery or an extra £170 for leather covering. Visit StyleStore for more information. |
| Posted: 22 Feb 2011 06:24 AM PST
Like their previous work, the manifesto is a letterpress print, made using traditional wood and metal type and consists of various slogans for better living such "value the commonplace", "reclaim childhood" and my particular favourite "stay wonky". The print costs £25 unframed or £50 in a black frame. Order online directly from Aardvark. |
| Swedish Tea Time print featuring Stig Lindberg's Bersa design Posted: 22 Feb 2011 04:55 AM PST This Swedish Tea Time print honours the Stig Lindberg's distinctive Bersa porcelain design. Originally dating to the 1960s, it's still in production today and still is the ideal accompaniment to a cup of tea, as this design makes clear! The print is the work of Handz whose Etsy shop is full of prints inspired by classic kitchenware: other designs are based around Cathrineholm bowls or Marianne Westman's Picknick, for example. They are reasonably priced too: far cheaper than the actual objects. This A3 print costs $19. See it online via What Katie Does |
| Milton coffee table from Laura Ashley Posted: 22 Feb 2011 04:42 AM PST
The oval table is part of the same range as the Milton Storage Unit we featured earlier in the month and it's got the same mid-century feel, although this table is a lot plainer and simpler. It has the benefit of the practicility of a built-in storage shelf and made from oak, it's sure to stand the test of time well. The table costs £450. Order it online |
| Posted: 22 Feb 2011 02:39 AM PST With two weeks to go until Shrove Tuesday, why not invest in the Tala Retro Pancake Kit? Not strictly traditional as this is geared more to your fat American-style pancake, the kit contains all you need to create a foolproof batch, not least a non-stick lidded pan, allowing you to flip your pancakes without sticking them to the ceiling. Stay cool handles should mean you don't burn yourself either - so even the most inept of cooks can produce an impressive stack of pancakes. Also included are a batter dispenser and a heart shaped pancake ring for those romantic breakfasts in bed. You can buy the kit online from Next |
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