Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Slash Neck Dress from ASOS

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While the 1960s was all about sharp tailoring and structure, it was the seventies that saw a boost in creative draping and full fabrics from designers like Halston and the disco era looks. That was a trend that carried well into the 1980s, with looks much like this Slash Neck Dress from ASOS proving ever popular.

The use of stretch knitted fabric allows for seventies style draping in the batwing top to be perfectly counterbalanced by the sexier eighties sensibilities of the tight skirt and sleeves. The result is a dress that's vampish and glamorous, without being garish or clichéd. The colour options finish off the eighties feel, in dark coral pink and power blue.

Get yours from ASOS now for £35.

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Categories / Bags, Retro Women's Fashion

Mustard Contrast Satchel from Topshop

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For an instant shot of sixties looks, a well chosen colour palette can often be key. This Mustard Contrast Satchel from Topshop uses a great pairing of vintage shades in a leather look bag that has plenty of retro appeal.

The tapered, sloping sides add a sixties look to the classic satchel, creating a shape that has all the sharp and angular appeal of the decade's aesthetic. The use of mustard and rich brown faux leather together adds to the impact of a design that's instantly recognisable as a nod to timeless vintage looks.

It's available now from Topshop for £32.

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Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1960s Artifort swivel chair

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Interesting item, although I'm not exactly sure of the model of Artifort swivel chair here.

According to the seller, this is the F978 chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1968 and pictured here. I'm not convinced, but it's definitely of the era and branded Artifort on the rear of the base, so it's certainly a period item of quality.

Not perfect, with some pulled threads and the odd paint chip on the base (see description for close-up shots), but at £300, it's a lot cheaper than picking up a new vintage Artifort chair.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Toys and Games

Re-issue of 1930s game Laripino

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If you want to buy your kids a game that doesn't require an endless supply of AA batteries, you may want to look at this re-issue of the game Laripino.

The game dates back to the 1930s when it was manufactured by Spear's and operates on a very simple concept: players roll marbles down the helter skelter and are awarded different amounts of points depending on the hole the marbles land in. It's as straight forward as that. While this re-issue makes use of the original packaging to add to its nostalgic charm, whether your kids go for it or not is a different matter…

The game costs £8. 

Buy it from Maiden

Categories / Design and Interiors

C’est Magnifique Wallpaper from Anthropologie

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Want to add some European chic to a wall? Take a look at the C'est Manifique wallpaper for sale from Anthropologie.

The wallpaper is screen-printed with some charming retro-style illustrations of some of Europe's most famous landmarks. As its name might suggest, France - specifically Paris – is well represented with an illustration of the Eiffel tower. Look a bit closer and you'll also see the gondolas and bridges of Venice. Finally, bringing the subject matter slightly more up-to-date, the wallpaper also includes an illustration of the London Eye alongside traditional red buses and phone boxes.

Pretty and whimsical, the paper costs £58 a roll. 

Buy it online

Categories / Homeware

Iroko Teak Sideboard from House Plan

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Sideboards are a design classic that no aspiring mid-century modern home is complete without. There are some great reproductions available on the high street at the moment and UK-based furnishings company House Plan has achieved a particularly authentic modular 50s look with the Iroko Teak sideboard.

The use of teak, the shape of the handles and even the design of the base are all faithful to the the original G-Plan designs from the mid 1950s. There are three different sizes available (medium pictured) and there are other matching pieces in the range, allowing you to create a flawless modular look in your home.

The Iroko Teak sideboard starts from £995 and is available from House Plan stores in Brighton & Bristol or online.