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Categories / Design and Interiors, Men's Fashion

Paul Smith Pin-Up Girl Wallet

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Buying a Valentine's gift for the man in you life can prove a bit of a challenge but this saucy Pin-Up Girl Wallet from Paul Smith strikes just the right note.

The wallet is made from smooth black leather with contrasting white stitching. It has room for notes and coins within, but it's real selling point is the delightful young lady hidden inside. Inspired by original cigarette card art she's a luscious bathing beauty with generous curves and a cheeky expression in a classic fifties pose.

The wallet is 100% leather and made in Italy.

It costs £129 and you can buy it here

 

Categories / Women's Fashion

Mariota Belted Chinos from Missguided

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With so many skirts and dresses available to retro lovers at the moment, a well observed pair of vintage inspired trousers is always a welcome addition. These Mariota Belted Chinos from Missguided are a versatile pair for a variety of 20th century looks.

The chinos are tailored with a high waist and cigarette pants style tapered leg, creating a silhouette that's well suited to either a sixties beatnik style, or an eighties nautical-inspired aesthetic. The grey shade elevates these into a statement piece, avoiding the basic black of so many others.

Also available in mink and black, they're now at Missguided online for just £18.99.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Catwalk Queen Heels from ModCloth

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The finishing touches make all the difference to any retro look, with footwear playing a huge part in the transformation. These Catwalk Queen Heels from ModCloth are oozing with seventies chic, providing a simple but effective pair of vintage inspired shoes.

The rich purple has all the decadence you'd want from a disco-era look, made here from a vegan-friendly suede fabric. The stacked platform and thick heel create a very seventies outline, giving you towering height, while the ankle strap takes care of any potential wobbles while you're up there.

They're now available from ModCloth for $39.99.

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eBay watch: 1970s Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto

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For a car said to be 32 years old, there's not a lot of mileage on this Reliant Scimitar GTE Auto – and it's not a bad looker either.

The car has done just 68,000 miles if the details are accurate and comes with 10 months MOT and a couple of months tax. It's also said to be in 'sound mechanical order' and has a new paint job from two to three years back, plus plenty of extras. In other words, it's good to go for driving away, even if the petrol for that three-litre engine is costly.

The interior doesn't match the exterior sadly, so you'll have to spend some money getting that up to scratch if you're in for the long haul. Aside from that, this is a tasty motor. It's currently at £511.01.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Toys and Games

“Toy Box Memories” Jigsaws

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The favourite toys of each decade from in 1940 to 1970 are commemorated in a series of “Toy Box Memories” Jigsaws.

Each thousand-piece jigsaw has a collection of that decades most popular games and toys. As well as offering a nostalgic reminder of childhood, the toys offer an interesting of reflection of their respective period. The Forties have plenty of war-related games, the Fifties are inspired by the television including games based on Dixon of Dock Green and Take Your Pick and the Sixties reflect obsessions with space, fashion and spies. The Seventies jigsaw features the toys I remember best, which includes Paddington Bear, Emu and a Starsky and Hutch game.

All of the jigsaws cost £14.99 and are available from Strawberry Fool.

Categories / Art and Photography

Vintage Style Letters “Home” Canvas

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Amongst Artylicious’ retro collection of canvases is this set of Vintage Style Letters “Home” Canvas.

The piece actually consists of four small canvas squares, measuring 7 inches each with a letter on each one to spell out “Home”. The letters are in an ornate vintage style and each one is set against a different coloured background.

The set costs £26 from Artylicious.