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Art deco inspired handbags from Dorothy Perkins

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I have to admit it seems one of the most unlikely couplings to have Dorothy Perkins and art deco in the same sentence, but the often underwhelming high street store has come up trumps this Spring.

This attractively designed bag lends heavily from a 1920s art deco inspiration in the pattern, and the shape also has something remiscent of flapper girl style. Completed with gold and black beading, this bag is paired with a more traditional clutch bag also available.

The shoulder bag version will cost you a very reasonable £20 online or in stores.

Find out more from the Dorothy Perkins website

Categories / Bags, Gadgets and Tech

Retro-styled Brunswick bowling bags for your Nintendo Wii

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There’s a ridiculous number of accessories available for the Nintendo Wii, the console that is fast dominating gaming everywhere. One of the best looking I’ve seen is these Brunswick bowling bags from ALS.

The bags are designed to carry your full kit – console, games, Wii Remote, Nunchuk controller, sensor bar and AC adapter. It’s fully lined and padded to protect all that gear too, an extra bonus on top of the great looks. They’re available from Best Buy at $44.95 each.

Find out more at the Best Buy site

 

Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

eBay Watch: Handmade Batman comic vanity case

48d8_3One off items are one of the great rewards of shopping away from the beaten track and they allow you to own a real talking point too.

Circus Boutique specialises in affording you just such a pleasure by making one of a kind accessories by hand. This vanity case is compose of a pink vintage case backed by a collage of images from original Batman comics.

The finished piece is waterproofed and looks fantastically kitsch. Well worth the Buy It Now price of £30 if it tickles your fancy.

Find out more from Circus Boutique’s eBay page

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Vintage Marathon Luggage suitcase

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This might just be the most handsome vintage suitcase I’ve ever seen, and for some reason I’ve seen rather a few in my time. It’s not just the immaculate condition, this Marathon Luggage valise is one seriously good looking piece of kit.

Made of heavy harness leather, the interior is mint and the outside  is very near. It holds an original engraved plate from the manufacturers in Wisconsin.

You can buy this one for $120 from Vintage Bag.

Find out more from the Vintage Bag website

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Orla Kiely 60s-style Two Tone leather holdall and shoulder bag

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New for the season from Orla Kiely is something very much influenced by the past – the Orla Kiely 60s-style Two Tone leather holdall and shoulder bag.

Aside from the retro looks, the leather bags have a contrasting leather trim, a leather belt across the top and an embossed metal clasp. Inside there’s a cotton stem print lining and space for your mobile phone and keys separate from the the main storage area.

As you might expect, they’re not cheap, with the shoulder bag selling for £280 and the holdall retailing for £350.

Find out more at the Orla Kiely website