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• Sunflower Shift Dress from Boohoo
• Jaspire Wideleg Jumpsuit by Paul & Joe
• Phrenology Tea Towel
• eBay watch: 1970s Krups alarm clock
• Zara Wood Wedge Pink Platforms
• 1980s Adidas Samoa trainers reissued in white and navy blue finishes
• Beautiful Britain vintage notebooks
• Camera print by Andrew Joyce
• Revival Electric Kettle
• Mathmos Fireflow Tea-light Lava Lamp
• Rocky, Superman and Batman bathrobes at Firebox

Sunflower Shift Dress from Boohoo Posted: 13 Apr 2011 11:08 AM PDT The shift dress may well have become a timeless cut that each decade can make its own, but there's little argument that the sixties did it best. That might explain why many modern designs rely on a sixties inspiration, like this Sunflower Shift Dress from Boohoo. The use of florals has the cute and quirky feel of mid-sixties design, without plumping for the more obvious choices like daisy print. While the shift shape is simplistic, the mini hemline and lace insert keep the retro influence at the forefront. Get yours from Boohoo online for £20. Find out more from the website

Jaspire Wideleg Jumpsuit by Paul & Joe Posted: 13 Apr 2011 11:02 AM PDT With the seventies revival providing plenty of great choices on the high street, it's of course the higher end brand names who are really pulling out all the stops with this latest retro trend. This Jaspire Jumpsuit by Paul & Joe is a fantastic piece that really pulls out all the stops with its vintage-inspired feel. The halter neck, high waist and wide legged trousers create a silhouette that's effortlessly seventies, helped along by the use of flowing silk fabric to create an ethereal feel. The choice of a burnt orange shade ties the whole look together, creating a piece that comes as close to the originals as you could ask for. Get it from My Wardrobe online for £635. Find out more from the website

Phrenology Tea Towel Posted: 13 Apr 2011 09:33 AM PDT It's always good to learn a new skill, so why not get to grips with phrenology whilst doing the washing up? This 100% cotton tea towel from Corbridge based shop RE depicts a phrenology chart, used in the Victorian era as a way to predict a person's character traits based on the size and shape of their head. According to the wisdom of the day, different lumps and bumps related to an individual's personality and talents and could even be used to predict their potential success in life. Of course the theory was later proven to have no scientifc basis but the busts and charts of the day are fascinating curios from a different age. The tea towel costs £5 here.

eBay watch: 1970s Krups alarm clock Posted: 13 Apr 2011 09:18 AM PDT I think we featured one of these around a year or so ago and it was quite popular. If you missed out, here is another Krups alarm clock. An analogue clock, as you might expect from the 1970s, it's a design out of the old West Germany, with, as the title suggests, an alarm function, as well as a black contrast face against that orange casing. The clock is described as being 'in overall very good condition' with just 'minor signs' of age related wear. Right now it's at 88 pence. Find out more at the eBay website

Zara Wood Wedge Pink Platforms Posted: 13 Apr 2011 09:13 AM PDT   The seventies wedge has much to recommend it - as fashion forward footwear goes it's a remarkably practical shoe and the Zara Wood Wedge is a great example of this season's reworking of a classic style. Made of a flattering blush pink leather with retro stud and double buckle detailing these sandals will add a sustantial 4.1 inches to your height, making them the perfect complement to this season's wide legged jeans. The wedges are available in sizes 3-8 (UK) and cost £69.99. You can buy them online from Zara here.

1980s Adidas Samoa trainers reissued in white and navy blue finishes Posted: 13 Apr 2011 07:20 AM PDT An all-rounder from the 1980s is back and with two colour options - the Adidas Samoa trainers. Those two shades are a white with blue accents and a dark blue with white detailing, which you can check out over the page. Aside from the colour, both are identical, with a leather upper, an extended rubber toe guard, tonal suede trim and the Samoa name on the side. Sold with a spare pair of paces, you can pick up a pair online for £56.99. Find out more at the Size? website Via His Knibs

Beautiful Britain vintage notebooks Posted: 13 Apr 2011 05:59 AM PDT Chiming perfectly with current trends are these Beautiful Britain vintage notebooks. The cloth bound notebooks are decorated with the distinctive book cover artwork of Brian Cook, produced for the Batsford guides to Britain from the 1930s through to the 1950s. There are four different designs to pick from: The Face of Scotland is shown above, or you could go for The Landscapes of England, The Spirit of London or The Inns of England. Perfect for taking on your own travels around the UK.  The notebooks are all selling for £6.29 each, with the exception of The Landscapes of England which you can buy for £5.29, all from Amazon.

Camera print by Andrew Joyce Posted: 13 Apr 2011 05:06 AM PDT If you're a vintage camera enthusiast, there's plenty of artwork out there to cater to your taste, but I'm betting this camera print by Andrew Joyce is one of the most reasonably priced. Like the work of Christine Berrie that we featured a little while back, this design is based around a range of cameras. The rolleicord, the polaroid,even the iPhone - they're all depicted by Bath-based Joyce in this A2 sized print. The single colour of the screen print that's been used helps enhance the vintage feel of the objects illustrated.  If you like the print, you're advised to snap one up now. It's an edition of 25, priced at just £15.  Buy it from Howkapow

Revival Electric Kettle Posted: 13 Apr 2011 03:45 AM PDT   We are spoilt for choice when it comes to retro kettles with great designs by the likes of Alessi and Delonghi now joined by this Revival Electric Kettle by Present Time. It has a distinctive shape (possibly 1970s style) and combines chrome with bright coloured plastic for the handle, lid and base. Whilst the shape is decidedly retro, the kettle has the best of modern convenience in being cordless. It is available with a choice of bright blue or lime green finishes from Our Green, priced £59. If you would prefer it in red or pink, you can buy it from No Brand via Amazon, for the same price.

Mathmos Fireflow Tea-light Lava Lamp Posted: 13 Apr 2011 02:57 AM PDT   Mathmos Fireflow Tea-light Lava Lamp is a twist on the classic lava lamp design. It still has the iconic rocket shape, but rather than being powered by mains or battery, the lava is heated up by a simple little tea-light. It takes about 20 minutes for the lava to warm up and get moving, but one tea-light is enough to power the lamp for 3 hours. The lamp is available with a choice of blue, pink or turquoise lava in clear liquid and costs just under £30. Buy it online from Gadgets.co.uk.

Rocky, Superman and Batman bathrobes at Firebox Posted: 13 Apr 2011 12:51 AM PDT If you fancy making a splash when you get out of the bath or shower, you could invest in one of these iconic bathrobes at Firebox, with a choice of Rocky, Superman and Batman. All are officially licensed by MGM Studios, all are knee-length and all are 'one size fits all', with the Rocky featuring the Italian Stallaion logo in the front and back in black and gold (and coming with a boxing hood), while the Batman and Superman come in the trademark colours, as well as featuring those logos. You can see Rocky above, with the other two pictured over the page. All are on pre-order now, with a price of £49.99. Find out more at the Firebox website

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