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• eBay watch: 1970s Citroen DS car
• Faux Fur Frock Coat from Miss Selfridge
• Poppy Print Circle Skirt from Dorothy Perkins
• Paloma Faith for Shu Uemura
• Skylon print by Paul Catherall
• London Loves print by Matt Blease
• Milton Storage Unit from Laura Ashley
• Heal's Rules Homeware Collection
• London Transport Museum Spring Poster Collection
• Brighton Rock (2011) movie reviewed

eBay watch: 1970s Citroen DS car Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:18 PM PST I was just reviewing an old horror movie on another of our sites and finding myself appreciating the Citroen DS that was used in one scene. So I opened up eBay, hunt around and found this 1970s Citroen DS available for auction. According to the seller, this particular model is from 1974, with 100,000 miles on the clock and imported originally from Italy. The idea was to do it up, some of which was done to the tune of £1,600 from an established DS workshop. However, some work is needed to upgrade the interior and bodywork - but mechanically it's said to run just fine with both tax and MOT in place. The 2.2-litre engine might drink petrol, but there's no denying that this is a head-turner and a genuine classic. Right now, bidding is at £1,119. Find out more at the eBay website

Faux Fur Frock Coat from Miss Selfridge Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:31 AM PST Full faux fur coats have been seen everywhere across the high street this Winter, and while they're a great retro look, they can be too overwhelming for some. If you want to tap into that trashy glamour without going all out, this Faux Fur Frock Coat from Miss Selfridge could be ideal. Using the fur as a generous trim at the collar and cuffs, the coat combines classic tailoring with decadent textures. The full skirt of the coat adds symmetry to the large collar, while slim sleeves keep the silhouette feminine. The end product is versatile enough to pair with a variety of retro looks, from Factory-girl glamour to seventies chic. It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £80. Find out more from the website

Poppy Print Circle Skirt from Dorothy Perkins Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:57 AM PST Much of the fifties looks available from reproduction brands and the high street of late have erred on the side of structural, vampish looks. If rockabilly style isn't for you, a more traditionally fifties look can be achieved with items like this Poppy Print Skirt from Dorothy Perkins. The circle skirt style is given a softer edge with the use of a flowing cotton fabric, eschewing the heavily structured alternatives. The poppy print utilises the floral trend without falling for cliché, and adds impact with its colour palette too. Finished with a long hemline, this skirt is ideal for a more conservative and classic fifties inspired wardrobe. It's available now from Dorothy Perkins for £30. Find out more from the website

Paloma Faith for Shu Uemura Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:15 AM PST Japanese Beuaty Brand Shu Uemera has teamed up with quirky Brit songstress Paloma Faith to create an exclusive cosmetics collection. Paloma not only has a has a unique voice but a very individual look which she accentuates with her signature make-up which pays homage to the glamorous style of the forties. The range includes those stalwarts of the retro look, a red high pigment lipstick (£19.50) and a black gel eyeliner (£19.50). There are also two limited edition items; a make-up palette compact with cute deco detailing (£57) and a stunning set of false eyelashes (£55) embellished with real Swarovski crystals. You can buy the collection exclusively from Selfridges

Skylon print by Paul Catherall Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:44 AM PST This Skylon print by Paul Catherall is another striking piece of artwork created to mark the 60th anniversary of Festival of Britain. The Skylon tower was built as part of the Festival of Britain but lasted only a year before being taken down It now just survives on London's Southbank as the name of the Royal Festival Hall resturant. Catherall's linocut makes it look like the futuristic creation it must have appeared like back then - he says he was aiming to capture the adventure and spirit of optimism of the festival. The colours used are perfect to reflect the period of Skylon and help create a striking piece of artwork.  The print is limited to 60 and costs £195.  Buy it from The Southbank Centre

London Loves print by Matt Blease Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:36 AM PST   Pedlar's has just released their Spring Collection, which includes this exclusive London Loves print by Matt Blease. Pedlars asked him to create a limited edition print about London, and what he has produced is a heart shape filled with the names of London neighbourhoods. The words are written in a 1960s style typeface, with the use of pink, red and orange adding to the psychedelic feel. The print run is limited to 100 copies, with each one sold signed and framed. Order yours online from Pedlars.

Milton Storage Unit from Laura Ashley Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:22 AM PST If you associate Laura Ashley with country florals and shabby chic, this Milton storage unit will come as as a bit of a surprise. Rather than reflecting those two styles, this has got more of a mid-century look with a contemporary twist.  The unit is made from solid oak and is divided into several compartments, including five drawers and two cupboards, creating plenty of space for storage as well as an unusual looking piece. The retro feel is enhanced by the olive and cream coloured doors to the cupboards and fronts to the drawer.  Some serious storage and a fairly serious price tag attached too. The unit costs £900.  Order it online

Heal's Rules Homeware Collection Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:10 AM PST   New in at Heal's is the Heal's Rules range of home accessories designed by Jeremy Hutchinson. Inspired by the slogan "Nothing Need Be Ugly" as developed by Ambrose Heal in 1915 for the Design & Industries Association, the collection extends the idea that every home is governed by little rules of etiquette. The range includes ceramics, placemats, cushions, postcards and prints, with related slogans, for example the placemats instruct "Elbows Off the Table" and a teacup and saucer proclaims 'Never Lift the Little Finger'. Prices range from £4.50 for a breakfast bowl up to £72 for the prints. View the current collection online at Heal's.

London Transport Museum Spring Poster Collection Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:33 AM PST   The London Transport Museum has once more dipped into it's vast archive and come up with a selection of seasonal vintage spring-themed posters. The range features original artwork from the 1920s and 30s with floral motifs of daffodils, bluebells and crocuses in a palette of fresh colours. The original purpose of the posters was to inspire people to visit the green spaces of London which are beautifully evoked by the talented graphic artists repesented in the collection. The posters are all available in sizes from A4 to A0 with prices from £9.95 upwards. You can view the collection here.

Brighton Rock (2011) movie reviewed Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:08 AM PST It's just hit the cinemas and if you are debating whether to go and pay good money to see the 1960s-based remake of Brighton Rock, well, we're here to help. Cinedelica's man on the ground, The Scenester, hopped along to an early screening and checked out the new version, with a touch of 'compare and contrast' with the Boulting Brothers classic from the 1940s, which is actually coming back out itself on Blu-ray very soon. Read his review now on Cinedelica, with a few tasty shots of the movie thrown in for good measure. Brighton Rock (2011) reviewed at Cinedelica

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