Wall-mounted shelving units aren’t as common as they once were, but they could make a comeback if they all looked as good as the Jean Prouvé Rayonnage Mural range for Vitra.
This particular shelving range was created by Prouvé back in 1936, offering functional book shelving or general storage from bent sheet metal and solid oak (stained or natural). All of which evokes an era, but at the same time, looks timelessly stylish.
Choose from small or large units, with prices starting at £699.
There’s been a growing trend for the ‘2 in 1’ dress on the high street recently, with everyone wanting to grab a slice of the figure flattering action. Of course, this shape comes straight from the pinup and rockabilly style, with curve hugging fabrics and high waisted cuts.
This wiggle style 2 in 1 dress from Wallis is a great choice as it combines a classic plaid check with a pussybow shirt design. Finding itself left somewhere between preppy and all out minx, this is a great 50s inspired look for day or night that won’t break the bank.
It’s available new in stores at Wallis for £40.
I don’t think any home phone has been talked about quite so much as the Colombo Two. In fact, we’ve been talking about it since January this year. And after all the waiting, it’s finally being offered for sale – but only in Selfridges.
We don’t really know much more – the marketing team has gone very quiet on us (which isn’t a good sign), but the designer’s site does promise the phone will be in Selfridges this month. No price given though, but as the phone has now been adapted slightly (with an answerphone heading up a few improvements), we would expect the previously-mentioned £40 price tag to be well exceeded. And yes, we have checked the store’s online shop.
If you want to know more about the Joe Colombo-inspired space age phone (and its companion Colombo One), you can see more here.
As the weather takes a turn for the worse, it’s time for the heavier fabrics to come out of the closet. Thankfully for most of us, that means much loved cold weather trends can make their comeback.
This distinctly seventies influenced cord trench coat from Miss Selfridge is a perfect Autumn/Winter addition to any wardrobe. With the double breasted design and pleated skirt, it’s a knock out shape in a firm favourite fabric.
It’s new in stores and online now for a very reasonable £65.
If you’re after a 1930s vibe in your living room, you might want to check out the Odeon range of armchairs and sofas.
All have those 30s-style curves and low back and come in a wide choice of coloured Italian leather options, as well as a range of sizes – armchair, two-seater sofa and three-seater sofa.
Prices obviously vary too – starting at £650.
Find out more at the Home Temptations website
We have previously featured the iRiver Mickey Mouse M Player on the site, but usually with the line ‘…available in Japan now’. Well, that’s no longer the case, with the super-cute MP3 player now available in the UK and for less cash than we expected.
This is an officially licensed Disney product, using the head of Mickey Mouse to store 1GB of your music, as well as offering a rechargeable battery (for up to nine hours playback per charge), earphones, a keyring to attach to your bag and an interesting way of controlling the volume and track order – just twist Mickey’s ears.
Three colours to choose from initially – white, black and pink – all selling for £29.99.
Find out more at the Advanced MP3 Players website
