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• eBay watch: 1969 Porsche 912 sports car
• Polka Dot Court Shoes from New Look
• Poppy Print Dress by Red Herring
• Phase Eight Floral Sasha Dress
• Manhattan Dining Collection from Marks and Spencer
• Vintage-style book boxes from Dotcomgiftshop
• Tube Tea Towels
• Retro Scandinavian Style Star Wars Poster
• Dualit Vario Toaster in Exclusive Colours at Selfridges
• Archive Reissue Center Lo basketball shoes by PF Flyers

eBay watch: 1969 Porsche 912 sports car Posted: 08 Mar 2011 11:14 AM PST A real gem on eBay right now - this 1969 Porsche 912. Its appeal lies in its originality. There are likely to be some that are around in better condition, but this one is pretty much as it was in the late 60s. According to the seller, the exterior is 'presentable', chrome is in 'good condition', while door tops, over riders  and trim are 'all very nice'. Other details include original 5-inch chrome wheels and caps, original headlights and turn signals, an interior that's 'complete' and some original documentation, if that's important to you. £6,101 is the current price. Find out more at the eBay website

Polka Dot Court Shoes from New Look Posted: 08 Mar 2011 10:34 AM PST Even the most perfectly chosen retro dress is nothing without the right footwear and accessories, making it tempting to snap up hundreds of pairs to suit every outfit. These Polka Dot Courts from New Look are the ideal choice to pair with a wide variety of looks, making accessorising simpler. The shoes are subtle and classic, with a round toed court shape that is versatile. A stiletto heel adds some vampish appeal, while the polka dot is a sweet touch that lends itself to day or night time looks. Also available in black, this red pair capture a great fifties feel that doesn't need to try too hard to work perfectly. They're available now from New Look for just £22.99. Find out more from the website

Poppy Print Dress by Red Herring Posted: 08 Mar 2011 10:12 AM PST When a mainstream fifties look is the inspiration, it's most often florals that modern designers look to, eschewing the more daring niche looks of rockabilly and pin-up styles from the era. This Poppy Print Dress by Red Herring manages the sweetness of a floral fifties look without being too saccharine. The use of red and black is a classic combination that adds a tougher edge than many natural floral prints, with the poppies retaining the retro feel. The dress has a simple but effective cut, with capped sleeves and a high waistline allowing a swing style skirt to balance the silhouette. It's available now from Debenhams for £35. Find out more from the website

Phase Eight Floral Sasha Dress Posted: 08 Mar 2011 08:29 AM PST This Floral Sasha Dress from high street favourite Phase Eight is a breath of fresh air with it's blowsy roses and fabulous fifties shape. The skirt is demure, falling to the knee, but has a lovely full shape that will give a real swish as you walk. An embellished belt nips you in at the waist and a tailored bodice and modest but flattering neckline give a great silhouette. Perfect with an up-do, a pastel cardigan and wedge espadrilles. You can buy the dress online here

Manhattan Dining Collection from Marks and Spencer Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:59 AM PST A striking contrast to some of their recent floral designs, Marks and Spencer are offering this Art Deco influenced Manhattan dining collection. The designs are all straight lines and streamlined stripes and all the glamour you'd associate with that period. The shape of the teapot and the milk jug especially look to the more angular modernist style. Even better for a collection with such striking looks is that it's all dishwasher and microwave safe.   Some items in the collection seem to be going out of stock, so grab what you can now. Prices start at £6 for a bowl.  See the range online

Vintage-style book boxes from Dotcomgiftshop Posted: 08 Mar 2011 05:30 AM PST You or your kids looking for a secret hiding places? Perhaps not the most secure - but possibly the most fun - option are these vintage-style book boxes available from the Dotcomgiftshop. From the outside, they look like old-fashioned childhood tales of daring. Take a peek inside and they're revealed to host a secret hiding place, perfect for stashing away a few secrets. Made from wood, while the box pictured looks like an adventure book, take a look at the other 'titles' which focus on a gymkhana, Buffalo Bill or a plain and simple A to Z. Each imaginary book cover is packed full of nostalgic charm.  The boxes cost £5.50 each. Buy them online

Tube Tea Towels Posted: 08 Mar 2011 04:15 AM PST   We've featured so many tea towels over the years that I expect all our readers dry their dishes with something interesting or stylish, but until I saw these Tube Tea Towels I still wasn't convinced I would buy a tea towel as a gift. There is a choice of three tea towel, each with a classic work of vintage typography; Practically Perfect in Everywhere (a quote from Mary Poppins), Votes for Women (the iconic Suffragette poster) and the classic eye test chart. The towels are interesting in their own right, but selling them in a cardboard tubes confers work of art status on them and I think makes them much more acceptable as a present. Present Provider has all three designs, priced £7.95 each.

Retro Scandinavian Style Star Wars Poster Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:58 AM PST   Czech Republic-based graphic designer Jan Skácelík has created this great Retro Scandinavian Style Star Wars Poster. He has taken elements of the original film, Episode IV: A New Hope such as R2D2, a Stormtrooper helmet and a lightsaber, and recreated them in a midcentury style. The poster is available in either yellow or red and in A3 or A2 size. There is also an Empire Strikes Back poster in a similar style, but no Return of the Jedi or  tributes to the more recent trilogy, which Ewok-haters and purists might approve of.  The A3 size poster costs approximately £12 from Etsy.

Dualit Vario Toaster in Exclusive Colours at Selfridges Posted: 08 Mar 2011 03:25 AM PST   The Dualit Toaster is an absolute design classic - no retro kitchen should be without one. If you fancy adding this iconic appliance to your kitchen, you can now pep up your decor with a splash of colour at the same time thanks to these bold additions to the range, available exclusively from Selfridges. Built for commerical use, Dualit Toasters are known for their durability as well as their looks. They also score environmental brownie points as all elements are repairable or replaceable - you need never buy another toaster, which makes the £145 cost a worthwhile investment. The exclusive colourways available at Selfridges are orange, aubergine and lime - check them out here.

Archive Reissue Center Lo basketball shoes by PF Flyers Posted: 08 Mar 2011 12:36 AM PST A cut above your average old school plimsoll, the PF Flyers Archive Reissue Center Lo basketball shoes takes things back to the beginning. In this case, we're talking 1953, with the latest issue of the Center Lo being a replica of the original basketball shoe in a choice of five colours, two of which are pictured above. Details are much the same as you would expect - a canvas upper, rubber sole, cushioned footbed, ribbed toe guard and a diamond pattern outsole. £45 is the price if you want a pair. Find out more at the Stuarts of London website Via His Knibs

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