Categories / Women's Fashion

Tribal Print Maxi Dress from Wallis

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British and American fashion has for decades been infatuated with colours and prints from faraway cultures, with the sixties and seventies fully embracing African influence in the mainstream. The rich colours and print of this Tribal Maxi Dress share that influence, retaining a retro appeal too.

The maxi cut is a great backdrop to create an early seventies style, tapping into the time that hippy looks went overground. The halter neckline of this creates the sharper cut, while a long flowing maxi skirt keeps the bohemian feel intact. With a black bodice ensuring the print doesn't overwhelm the dress, the vibrant tribal print can shine.

It's available now from Wallis for £60.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Sleeveless Floral Chiffon Top from New Look

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Most of the sixties influenced looks on the high street focus on dresses and sharply cut mini skirts, but finding something to pair with those minis can be a challenge. This Flower Chiffon Bow Top from New Look offers a stylish solution that stands out among the many plain blouses and cardigans.

The sleeveless cut instantly injects some retro appeal into the silhouette, with a high neckline adding the right amount of conservative balance. It's the print that really makes this top though, with a modernist floral in a rich orange shade. Finished with a kitschy bow at the waist, the vintage inspiration is obvious but not overdone.

Get it from New Look now for £19.99.

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Nissan Figaro retro-styled car

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Ok, this has come about because of a train of thought. Back in 2006, we did a piece on Nissan's retro car range, something I was reminded of when I spotted the bizarre Nissan S-Cargo on eBay. But this isn't flagging that vehicle up, it's flagging up the altogether more common, but equally eye-catching Nissan Figaro.

We're flagging up one example on eBay, but right now there are between 70 and 80 examples of the limited edition retro-styled sports car on eBay – so if you're reading this post a bit late, keep checking as they are always plentiful and in all the colours. Something to suit all budgets if you like.

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Categories / Art and Photography

Merchant and Mills Notions artwork print

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A bit of a back story to explain this Notions artwork print: Merchant and Mills is a Drapers shop based in Hay on Wye. They sell all the dressmaking products you'd expect – from pins and scissors to thimbles and tape measures. They aim to source these from within the UK and are all sold and labelled with beautiful retro packaging. The packaging of these products, or 'notions', are what inspired this print. 

Look closely at the print and you'll see the charm of the packaging: beautifully detailed illustrations of the objects coupled with great traditional typography, that make the objects themselves instantly covetable. 

Surely the perfect print for anyone gifted with a needle, it costs £35.

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Categories / Homeware

70s style Harlequin Claudia table lamp

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We've already shown you some of Harlequin's 70s-style lighting with their retro lamp base; here they go back to that era with the Claudia table lamp

The lamp has a rippled ceramic base that's been given a yellow glaze to enhance that period feel. Top that off with a yellow silk shade and you've got a ready-made statement piece for your home. 

The lamp costs £155. 

Buy it from John Lewis

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Andy Warhol Marilyn Gold skateboard deck by Alien Workshop

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Officially sanctioned by the Andy Warhol Foundation and now available in the UK is this Andy Warhol Marilyn Gold skateboard deck by Alien Workshop.

Use it as a deck or perhaps more likely, as a piece of wall art, with the board featuring a distressed gold coloured base with Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe original screen print on the bottom. It also has a red and blue layered ply and a distressed gold coloured top.

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