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Manuel X-body Satchel from Ollie & Nic

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Classic, well made satchels never quite go out of style. A great unisex choice, this leather cross-body satchel from Ollie & Nic has all the company's usual retro flare and great craftsmanship.

The Manuel satchel is easy to wear and convenient thanks to the X-body design, and the deep chocolate leather shade gives it a great look. Despite a magnetic fastening, they've kept some of the classic features like tab fastener design, and rigid, heavy duty stitching. The girly addition of a charm can easily be removed for unisex use.

It's available from Ollie & Nic for £125.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Stripe Belted Tunic from New Look

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While we're all going a bit mad for spring and summer shopping, there's still a bit of chill in the air for most of us. Perfect for those in between months is some lightweight knitwear like this Stripe Belted Tunic from New Look.

With a casual take on the nautical look, this is an easy to wear retro piece for daytime. The always classic breton stripe is combined with a boat neckline, but the nautical theme isn't overdone. Using a figure-hugging skirt to offset the more casual bodice, the belt gives a fifties style silhouette to this dress.

It's available now from New Look for just £18.

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Categories / Bags

Wham Baam duffle bag

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How could we resist a product with a name like the Wham Baam duffle bag? This bag from Urban Outfitters is clearly inspired by Roy Lichtenstein style Pop Art in both its choice of name and with its graphic print. However, the peach or yellow colours on offer give it an oh-so-fashionable eighties look. The wipe clean finish maintains the fantastic plastic feel.

It's quite large at 45cm wide by 30.5cm high, so it will certainly make an impression. It's currently on sale too, reduced from £48 to £34.99.

Buy it from the Urban Outfitters website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Kids

Play soapbox cart from Jesper K. Thomsen / Normann Copenhagen

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Inspired by the classic go-kart made as a child, the Play Soapbox Cart by Normann Copenhagen is breed apart from any cart most of us cobbled together in our youth.

The Soapbox cart is part of the Play series, which also includes furniture for kids, and was designed to stimulate a child's imagination and be full of fun. The cart is handmade by a local carpenter in Denmark, and is made of varnished beech. 

Quality costs of course, and at £2150 you may be tempted to attempt your own version first. The Play cart if available online from Bodie and Fou.
Categories / Art and Photography, Homeware

‘All you need is love’ antiqued wooden pictures from Rockett St George

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Featuring the famous Beatles lyrics, this sign from Rockett St George would make a fantastic wedding gift, or housewarming present. It has a simple timeless feel to it that would work well in many settings.

The set consists of two separate pictures both measuring 92cm by 46cm. The pictures are handcrafted on wood with an antique look, and retro style of type. The artist creates the worn aged look through painted finishes and also signs each sign on the back.

Each set costs £170, find out more at their website.
Categories / Cars and Bikes

1960s Helkama Jopo bicycle is back in blue

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We did feature this around 12 months back, but as it's one of favourite bikes and it's back for 2009 in a new colourway, we feel justified in mentioning once more the Helkama Jopo bicycle.

It was first introduced in its native Finland back in 1965 as a 'bike for all', returning in the modern era with a sympathetic update, but still packing the key classic features – low front frame, 24-inch wheels, single gear, luggage carrier and kickstand, plus the ability to adjust the seat and the handlebar to fit most sizes. And for the mean streets of 2009, it now has an integrated lock.

379 Euros will secure you a new Jopo in black and blue – and make you the envy of your friends.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website