Categories / Homeware

House of Chintz Lamp Shades

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Pattern designer and painter, Kate Boyce produces homewares under the name House of Chintz. As that glorious name would suggest, her work is inspired by suburban English landscapes of days gone by.

Her lampshades are inspired by the landscapes she grew up with, and use her own photography, combined with scans of vintage floral fabric from the 70s and 80s. Pictured here is the Caravan of Love design, which includes the favourite mobile holiday home of the 70s; other designs show houses and streets. The lampshades measure 30cm in diameter and can be used for ceiling or on a base.

The shades cost £65 from Radiance Lighting.

Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas Samba trainers get a reissue in grey or blue suede

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I know more reissues of the 'same old…' might be greeted with groans from some quarters, but I'm guessing the constant reissues of the Adidas Samba is because is just keeps on selling. If you are on the look out for a new pair, the classic football show from 1962 is back in two new colours.

Those two finishes are blue and grey suede, you can see an image of the second style over the page. Other than that, this is a fairly typical Samba, with the suede upper matched up with a vulcanised sole and gold branding.

£51.99 gets you a pair.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Travel

Exmouth cushion from Habitat

Exmouth cushion

If you're looking forward to summer and an escape to the seaside, you'll probably appreciate the Exmouth cushion from Habitat.

The coastal scene is illustrated in vivid colours and a style that's reminiscent of the classic 1930s railway posters that encouraged you to go and 'See Britain by Train'. It's ideal for inspiring a spot of holiday daydreaming. 

The cushion costs just £10. 

Buy it online

Categories / Bags

Festival of Britain tote bag

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If you were a fan of Lizzie Allen's print produced to celebrate 60th anniversary of Festival of Britain but couldn't quite justify the £250 price tag, there's a chance to pick up the design for a lot cheaper with this Festival of Britain tote bag

It's a cotton bag, printed with the same design as used on the print, blending Lizzie Allen's distinctive vintage characters with the icons of the Festival, such as the Royal Festival Hall. 

And then there's the bonus of the price. The bag costs just £15.  

Buy it from the Southbank Centre

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Silk Tulle Prom Dress by Dolce & Gabbana

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For most of us the pricetags of high end designer fashion mean even a look at couture is best avoided, but on a few very special occasions there's just no resisting a peek. This Strapless Silk Dress from Dolce & Gabbana is a stunning item that might just be worthy of going out of your way to get your mitts on.

The style takes clear inspiration from fifties prom dresses, but the cut, fabrics and design are a cut above high street looks with the same idea. The full skirt and high waist create an exaggerated femininity, tying in with a sweetheart neckline to achieve the ideal silhouette. In a sumptuous silk, the floral design is irresistibly classic too.

It's available from Matches Fashion in the UK for a staggering price of £3185.

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Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Lola Floral Platforms from Boohoo

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The perfect pair of vintage look shoes can make all the difference to an otherwise understated outfit, and there’s little that packs more punch than some seventies stacked heels. These Lola Floral Platforms from Boohoo don’t shy away from making a statement and they’re all the better for it.

With an unashamedly summery feel, the floral platform heels tap into a post-sixties psychedelic mainstream. The front features a twisted black canvas while strappy heels take care of your ankles at such a daringly tricky height.

They’re available now from Boohoo for £35.

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