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Five of the best retro sports holdalls

Five of the best retro sports holdalls

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

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Pineapple tea light holder

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If you're searching for the perfect way to create a retro ambiance, this pineapple tea light holder from Habitat is it.

Whether you're entertaining friends in the garden, throwing a party or just in need of some funky lights, these mesh tea light holders are the ideal way to brighten up your living space. You can choose from a range of 1970s-inspired colours, including mustard, pink or purple and a selection of them so scatter a collection of them around your home.

Each holder is only £7 online from Habitat.

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1950s ‘Navy Daisy and Rose’ dress

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The 'Navy Daisy and Rose' dress has been made exclusively for the V&A and is about as authentic as you can get without jumping in a time machine and going back 50 years to buy a similar outfit.

The dress has been adapted from a 1950s fabric designed for Horrockses Fashions, one of the most respected ready-to-wear labels of the late 1940s and 1950s.  The shape of the dress was developed from an original 1950s day dress in the V&A's archives and it has a fitted waist and bodice.

Along with it's exclusivity comes a price tag of £95, but you're paying for a true recreation of beauty, in 100% cotton. But yours online.

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Belted Shirt Dress from Oasis

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Summer is the season where formal daywear becomes trickiest, with suits becoming far too restrictive a choice for the office. Happily women's fashion offers plenty of stylish alternatives, delving into a seventies safari influence for this Belted Shirt Dress from Oasis.

The dress combines a light and airy feel with just enough conservatism to serve you for plenty of occasions. The shirt collar and button detailing give a masculine edge to the flowing mid length skirt, while a sleeveless cut keeps the look sharp and practical for hotter days.

It's available now from Oasis for £60.

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Seventies style Turban from River Island

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The seventies was a decade known for opposing cultures, with the right on hippy folk movement living side by side with some of the most decadent trends of the 20th century. With the fashion for flashy riches, Riviera and disco styles have become a great inspiration for the current 70s revival.

Accessories don't come more achingly glamorous than a chic turban, like this one from River Island. With a folded design throughout, accompanied with front knotting, this is perfect for pairing with oversized shades and a golden tan at the poolside. Just don't forget your jewellery.

It's available now from River Island in beige or brown for £9.99.

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Union Jack Shopping Bags

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Patriotic products continue to flood our high streets and online shops with Topshop joining in with a pair of Union Jack Shopping Bags.

There are two designs – one with a washed out union jack print covering the whoel bag, other decorated with union jack patterned bunting. Both bags are made from 100% cotton and measure 38cm by 40cm.

The bags cost £10 each and are available from the Topshop website.

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Plus 4 Garden Furniture Set by John Jenkins

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The Plus 4 Garden Furniture Set by John Jenkins is part of Heal’s ReDiscovers collection.

The garden table and chairs set is inspired by a classic Ambrose Heal design from 1923. Like some of the best retro dining sets, the Plus 4 is designed with space saving in mind, with the chairs tucking neatly around the edge of the table. The table and chairs are made from teak and there is a hole in the centre of the table for a parasol.

The set costs £995 (it promises to save space, not money!) from Heal’s.