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Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

Categories / Women's Fashion

1940s Vintage Pearl Tiara

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Pearl-sensation-side-tiara_1893 There's been a lot of talk about a certain royal wedding of late and this 1940s vintage pearl tiara seems to fit in very well.

Even if you're not attending the wedding, this statement floral tiara featuring a romantic layered floral adornment encrusted with clear Austrian crystals and pale ivory faux pearls set on a double silver tone band brings a lot of glamour to your head. It encapulate the old-school Hollywood glamour of the 1940s and although would be ideal for a bride, can also be worn out to another elegant evening do by those less keen on the royals.

The antique tiara can be yours for £69.50 from Glitzy Secrets.

Categories / Art and Photography, Books

Boat of Life Print

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The Boat of Life Print is another charming piece by Aardvark, this time taking a classic piece of literature as its starting point.

The words on the print come from Jerome K Jerome’s comic classic Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog), but even if you aren’t a fan of the book, you can appreciate the sentiments about enjoying the simple things in life or at least the wonderful use of typography. The print costs £20 unframed or £45 framed.

Buy it online from Colloco.

Categories / Homeware

Retro London Cushions from Dwell

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Dwell has a pair of Retro London Cushion designs in its current collection.

Pictured here is the London Bus Cushion and there is also a London Telephone Box Cushion. Both designs feature black & white photographic images of London with the iconic image given a splash of bright pink so it stands out from the rest of the picture. This gives the designs a pop art feel.

The cushions cost £24.95 each from Dwell.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Midcentury-style Dinky sofa and Dinky armchair in Sanderson Festival fabric at Heal’s

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A two for one feature for Heal’s designs with both the Dinky sofa and Dinky armchair in Sanderson Festival fabric being very stylish midcentury-style gems.

Both are exclusives to Heal’s, the amrchair above described as being ‘Dinky by name and by nature’, with a small footprint, small foam seat and high back, with those angled wooden legs in either a natural or dark stain. Incidentally, it’s also available in Heal’s reinterpretation of Lucienne Day’s Calyx and a plain citrus fabric too. If you want one of these UK-made armchairs, they’re available online from £1,170. It’s not the only item in the range though.

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eBay watch: Toshiba 1970s space age RC-693F tower clock radio

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Yes, it's an old gadget, but this Toshiba RC-693F tower clock radio is a stylish one – and still practical too.

A great piece of 1970s space age design, the RC-693F gives you the time via those flip numbers, has am alarm to get you out of bed and has AM/FM radio reception. It even packs a sleep timer.

Condition is described as 'used but good', with normal signs of age, but it is fully-operational, which is every bit as important. Right now bidding is at just £2.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Women's Fashion

70s style Wideleg Trousers from Miss Selfridge

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After seasons of decidedly uninspiring choice in trousers on the high street, this year has brought us a great variety of vintage inspired cuts from the return of flares to cigarette pants. Joining the pack this season is seventies style wide-legs, like this great pair from Miss Selfridge.

With an unmistakeably seventies look, these are pitch perfect in cut and fabric choice. The super high waist, wide leg and front crease combine to create a look that's ideal for Cagney and Lacey's evening wardrobes. Finished in a deep burgundy and with a chic front clasp, these are the kind of pants that make a whole outfit.

Get them new from Miss Selfridge for £45.

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