Categories / Women's Fashion

Ted Baker Button Back Shift Dress

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The shift dress continues to a popular retro shape for high street designs, but the Ted Baker Button Back Shift Dress has two things that set it apart from the usual choices.

The first is, as its name suggests, the buttons that run up the back of the dress, which add to its cute 1960s style. The second is the colour; a bright orange, which again has a strong association with decades past. As well as the bold colour, it has a pretty high hemlines, you need a bit of confidence (and a good pair of pins!) to wear this one.

It is made from a lightweight wool and costs £120 from As Seen on Screen.

Categories / Homeware

ABCD Wall Sticker

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Another new addition to Pedlars’ autumn stock is this ABCD Wall Sticker, which utilises antique fonts to good effect.

The regular use for anything with an alphabet motif is in a child’s bedroom, but the stylish vintage font used here means it would work just as well in rooms occupied by adults, such as a study. It is removable, but sadly not reusable, so since it costs £118, you will need to think carefully about where you want to use.

Visit the Pedlars website to order.

Categories / Art and Photography, Books, Music

Eight Days a Week: Inside The Beatles’ Final World Tour

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If you do buy one of the coffee tables we’ve featured this week, then perhaps you’ll also want to treat yourself to a beautiful book to show off on it.

Just released is this lavish book of photographs of the Beatles. “Eight Days a Week: Inside The Beatles Final World Tour” comprises of photographs by esteemed photographer Robert Whitaker and text by Marcus Hearn. Whitaker was the photographer behind the most controversial Beatles artwork, the “Butcher Sleeve” used briefly on the US release of “Yesterday and Today” and he also accompanied the band on several tours, gaining unrestricted access to their lives on the road.

The book is available to buy online at Amazon for just £12.99.

Categories / Homeware

Aarnio-inspired Dome Coffee Table

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New in at Bluesuntee is this Dome Coffee Table. Quite obviously inspired by the designs of Eero Aarnio, it comes at a fraction of the price.

It is made from fibreglass with a tempered glass table top, which is available in a choice of colours. The glass top can also be removed so that you can store things inside the table.

It costs just £175 plus delivery and is available to order from Bluesuntree.

Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Frock Me Vintage Fashion Fair

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This weekend sees the return of one of London’s biggest vintage fashion events as the Frock Me Vintage Fashion Fair takes place at Chelsea Town Hall on Sunday 7 September.

Frock Me have been hosting fashion fairs since 2004, and their events attract top vintage dealers from around the UK to sell their wares. The stalls cover vintage styles from 1920s flappers through to 1980s styles. The fair is also a great place to shop for vintage accessories and fans of burlesque styles will also find plenty of basques, fans and feather boas.

Besides the fabulous fashion, visitors can also experience the delights of a pre-war tearoom, where tea, cake and scones will served on vintage china by staff dressed in period clothing.

The fair is being held at Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EZ, between 11am and 5.30pm. Admission costs £4 with a discount for students. For further information visit the Frock Me website.

Categories / Homeware

Retro Coffee Table by Calligaris

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Most of the furniture produced by Italian company Calligaris is decidedly modern looking, but this coffee table is an exception.

Available in a choice of wenge finish or cherry veneer, it has rounded corners which complete the retro look. But what is especially good about this table is its hidden functionality – it has two concealed drawers that swing out, which you can use to hide away unsightly clutter. There is also a central shelf for those items that you want to display.

It costs £500 and is available to buy online from Urban Suite.