This attractive looking checked shirt jacket comes from b Store's own clothing range. Checked shirts are obviously currently enjoying a style revival but this is more 50's smart sportswear than a Kurt Cobain grungy number. Made from 100% cotton, the shape and white sleeves make for a retro American preppy look, whilst the button front fastening and peter pan collar keep it looking fresh. A great stylish basic for £129.
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In line with the current trend for all things thrifty, the Imperial War Museum have reproduced some of the original government Make Do and Mend leaflets in this attractive looking book.
The advice was originally published in 1943 and, as well as offering a fascinating piece of social history, contains some basic home tips that are as relevant today. Within its 56 pages it tackles things like patching up sweaters, washing silks and that age-old problem of battling moths. For £4.99 it sounds like a pretty safe investment.
Buy it from the Imperial War Museum website
Adidas has some a new range of old school sportswear on the market – including these Adidas Tournament Edition tracktops.
The Tournament Edition is a limited edition range, so get them while you can. And if you do, you'll be able to enjoy those 70s-style looks, complete with gold zips, zip pockets and an embroidered Tournament logo.
Solid in a choice of three colour schemes (including the two above), you can secure one for £75.
Good design doesn't have to cost a fortune, you can pick up something like this B&Q retro-styled Zodiac pull-down pendant light for under £50.
It's a great piece of 70-style design – just check any old movie from the early 70s (or indeed design books of the period) and you'll be certain to find something similar. For your money, you get that chrome shade and an adjustable black flex, as well as the handle for pulling down, should you need more light (over a dining table for example).
Suitable for use with a dimmer and with energy-saving bulbs, the Zodiac is yours for £44.98.
