Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Edith & Ella fifties style cardigan

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To get the ’50s look just-so, you can’t go buying any old garb. That
period of pop-culture was a time when attention to detail was king and
for lovers of the rock ‘n’ roll period, nothing’s changed.

Of course,
the staple of the ’50s girl wardrobe was the cardigan, and Edith and
Ella
have got this great authentic styled baby blue cardigan with gold
buttons and detailing on the nape. It’s 100% cotton and looks to be a
great fit. You could probably pull this off with the mod look, but it’s
probably not advisable as mod’s can sniff out a greaser at a hundred
paces!

It’s available from the Sivletto website for 849 Kr.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

Thomas Vicary Panel skirt in the sale at Oli

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Oli have a huge clearance sale on at the moment, which is always good
for grabbing a bargain or two. Of the retro finds, the item that stands
out the most is this modette Thomas Vicary Panel Skirt.

This great two-toner looks like the outfit of some super-cool
60s sci-fi film, and more practically, is a fully lined jersey cut and
sew
skirt, with concealed side zip. True to all retro-futuristic dresses,
it’s machine washable and guaranteed to attract the eye of any handsome
star fleet generals.

It’ll set you back a mere £17 in the Oli sale.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Books

Service Slang – learn some colourful wartime language

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Fancy learning a new language? Well, wartime English is now available to study, courtesy of Service Slang.

This is a hardback reissue of a 1943 book by J. L. Hunt and A. G. Pringle, complete with period illustrations from ‘Flying Officer C. Morgan’. And it explains many phrases still in use today – like ‘browned off’ and  ‘cake hole’ for example, along with a few that were only really appropriate at the time – ‘chocks away’, ‘scramble’, ‘the gravy’ (Atlantic Ocean), ‘seven-beller’ (cup of tea) and ‘jeep’ (girlfriend) to name just a few.

A lighthearted book that might just expand (or least vary) your vocabulary in the modern age – it retails for just over £5.

Find out more about the book at Amazon.co.uk

Categories / Art and Photography

Angelique Houtkamp tattoo-inspired prints

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Last year, we featured The Art Of Angelique Houtkamp book by Outre Press. And if the tattoo-inspired art in it appealed, you’ll be pleased to know that Angelique Houtkamp prints can now be bought in the UK.

Houtkamp’s art is certainly doing big business right now, so could prove to be quite an investment. The 1930s-style Saphirra lithographic print pictured above is sized at 40 x 30cm, limited to just 250 and signed by the artist.

If you want one, you can pick it up for £55. Or check out the other images on the same website.

Find out more at the Nelly Duff website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Film and TV, Gadgets and Tech, Homeware, Kids

Classic Snoopy toothbrush set returns

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Originally released in 1972 and now back in circulation, the Snoopy toothbrush set is ideal for big and small kids alike.

The updated set includes a toothbrush stand, Snoopy cordless power toothbrush handle, two toothbrushes and a coupon for money off kids’ toothpaste.

All that for just $20 (around £10).

Find out more at the Fred Flare website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Pashley Guv’nor – 1930s-style racing bike

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Another day, another retro bike. But with petrol prices rising rapidly, I suspect we’ll all be going for two wheels soon. And if the budget stretches to it, the Pashley Guv’nor should be worth a look.

It’s a real eye-catcher. Based on the company’s Path Racer model from the 1930s, it offers classic looks, as well as a hand-built Reynolds 531 diamond frame (in 20.5, 22.5 and 24.5-inch sizes), with relaxed style forks, Brooks B17 Titanium saddle, drop North Road handlebars with leather grips, a single speed rear wheel, 28-inch gold lined black alloy rims and light tyres front and back.

All of which will cost from £795. But keep some money back – a range of suitably retro accessories for the bike is to follow.

Find out more at the Pashley website

Thanks to Outa Spaceman for flagging this up.