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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

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

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Laura Ashley Postcard Print Cotton Dress

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Md157navyp_medium Laura Ashley have come up trumps with retro inspired summer dresses the past couple of years and this Postcard Print Cotton Dress looks like another winner.

The dress is made from a fantastic fifties-style printed fabric with a vintage postcard motif on a deep navy background. Referencing classic Grace Kelly style Riviera chic it's a great holiday dress, full of the promise of seaside glamour and elegance.

It's made of 100% cotton and fully lined with a gingham hem frill, flattering waist tie and full skirt.

The dress costs £100 and you can buy it here.

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Robot Matryoshkas

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The latest in a long line of retro robot products to appear on these pages is this set of Robot Matryoshkas.

The traditional Russian nesting dolls has been transformed into a group of retro robots. Each robot is a different design (the second size down looks particularly mean!) and, of course, they are all varying sizes, ranging from 4 ½ inches to just over an inch tall.

The set costs $13.99 (about £9) from Perpetual Kid.

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God Almighty Limited Edition Print

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Whilst the sentiment of this print might be something with which we could all agree on certain days, the words on the God Almighty Print are in fact a famous quotation from John Lennon, given during an interview with Rolling Stone magazine in 1970.

The God Almighty Print is available in a choice of colours, sizes and frames. A 90cm by 60cm print in a black frame costs £245 whilst a large 120cm by 80cm costs £300. £5 extra will get you the print in an oak frame.

Buy the print online from Words on Walls.

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eBay watch: Large 1960s marble-based Golamar Italian floor lamp

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Ignore the desk and chair, they're only there to show the scale of the headline act – this large Golamar marble-based floor lamp.

Made in Italy in the 1960s, this is a huge thing – 182cm high, which over 6ft tall. All of that is stove on a weighted marble base, finished off with a plastic shade, a long lead and an on/off switched on the cable. if you have space to fill, this will certainly fill it.

According to the seller, condition is 'good', with no cracks or damage. Not a bad price right now, £50, but with some time still to go.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Blue Spot Blouse from Topshop

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For a truly timeless sixties look simplicity is often the key, with the mid-decade styles relying on great cuts and fabric choices to create a sharp style. This Blue Spot Blouse from Topshop imitates that aesthetic well, offering a top with a subtle chic.

The use of a slightly sheer chiffon fabric adds some daring femininity to a conservatively cut shirt with long sleeves and high collar. The peter pan collar, combined with a peep hole notch at the back, add unmistakeably retro elements, along with a simple dark blue polka dot print.

Get it from Topshop for £38.

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Fit & Flare Jeans from River Island

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It's plain to see that the high street's obsession with the singular skinny jeans cut is coming to an end, meaning good news for fans of 70s looks. The flare is the latest cut to inspire the mainstream, with this pair from River Island coming up trumps.

The combination of Fit & Flare creates the genuine seventies look, combining a snug cut on the hips and thighs with a sleek wide flare at the hem. The higher waist finishes off a smartly designed silhouette, while the use of a rich tan shade ensures instant seventies-style impact.

They're available online in the UK from ASOS for £44.99.

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