Categories / Bags

Marks & Spencer Per Una retro floral print bag

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If you can’t afford a new outfit, a new handbag can be just the thing to add that extra je ne sais quoi to an older wardrobe favourite. This Marks & Spencer Per Una retro floral print bag caught our eye, as just the thing to help give you a fresh spring look.

Reminiscent of some of the bags by Orla Kiely, the floral pattern on this bag combined with the bowling bag shape gives it a great retro feel.

It has double handles, so is ideal for carrying all your stuff around. In blue tones it would go with most things, and would look particularly good with a casual weekend look.

For only £23 it seems like a good buy.

Find out more on the M&S website

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Music

Gama Go Flying V guitar pillow

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Fancy yourself as a 70s rock god? You need the Flying V guitar pillow from Gama Go.

It serves three purposes. Firstly, as a great bit of home design. Secondly, as a pillow and finally (and most importantly) to do a spot of air guitar in front of the bedroom mirror.

Now the bad news. Gama Go aren’t keen on shipping this outside the US. Fine if you live there, not good for the rest of us. But if you do, you can pick one up for $34 (around £17).

Find out more at the Gama Go website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay Watch: Ford Cortina from Life On Mars TV show

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It’s rapidly become one of the most famous cars on UK TV – and if you’ve got some spare cash, you can own the Ford Cortina from Life On Mars, which is currently up for auction on eBay.

It’s a 1974 Mk3 2000E model model, has an N-registered plate, tan interior and has been converted to take unleaded petrol. Bidding was at £9,200 as I write, with the auction set to end on Wednesday.

Oh yes – and all proceeds go to Comic Relief.

View the full details at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Cappellini’s space age Rive Droite swivel chair

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The look, the shape, the material  – it all points to the late 60s/early 70s. But the Rive Droite chair by Cappellini is actually a modern-day design by Parisian designer Patrick Norguet.

The swivel chair is constructed of a satined stainless steel base supporting a metal frame with molded polyurethane foam padded upholstery. The cover is available in a choice of Cappellini fabrics as well as brightly coloured fabrics in cotton or velvet (as you can see to your right) by Emilio Pucci. And if you’ve got plenty of cash, there’s even a matching two-seater sofa.

But you’ll a significant amount for the chair alone – £2315.

Find out more at the Design Shop UK website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Furni Gator SE wooden digital clock

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Most (if not all) digital clocks come house in a plastic casing. So how about going for one packed in more traditional wood? That’s what you get with the Furni Gator SE wooden digital clock.

Sized at 12 inches x 6 inches x 3 inches, it’s made from a choice of either light or dark beech or mahogany, all featuring the red LED clock, which has all the alarm functions you would expect.

A really stylish item, especially if you want something to sit on your stylish vintage sideboard. It retails from $120 (around £60).

Find out more from the Velocity website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Classic CBGB t-shirt

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With the BBC getting big on the sounds of New York right now, it seems like a good time to feature something from one of its institutions – the CBGB t-shirt.

Probably the first name you’ll think of when it comes to music in the city, it opened its doors in 1973, closing last year, but probably peaking in influence during the mid 70s, where it became the home for rising US punk/alternative acts including The Ramones, Television, Blondie and the Talking Heads.

The t-shirt is something of a timeless classic. The one featured here is imported from the US and officially licensed. It’s available in a range of sizes and colours, along with two slightly differing designs.

You can pick it up from Balcony Shirts from £19.

Find out more at the Balcony Shirts website