Categories / Women's Fashion

Funnel Neck Dress by Matalan

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Matalan have long been known as being cheap and cheerful, which doesn't often bode well in the style stakes. Every so often there's a gem hidden among the ranks, like this Funnel Neck Dress new for spring.

Simple and chic, this sixties inspired shift dress is perfect for an understated mod look. Clean lines, a stylish neckline and minimalist grey shade make this ideal for mod looks for day or night. The capped sleeves add an extra touch of the tailored look, too.

This dress is an absolute bargain at just £16 from Matalan.

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Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1960s-designed house in Draycott Place, Chelsea, London

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A five-bedroomed house from the swinging 60s and near the Kings Road has gone onto the market – although you'll probably need a Lotto win to afford this property on Draycott Place, Chelsea, London.

When I hear the term 'in need of complete modernisation', my ears always prick up and that's the case with this. Originally designed by John Wright in the 1960s, it's been in the same family since 1972, offering up a four-floor property and a cellar, all with a look that can only be described as 'of its era'.

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Categories / Watches

Omega reissues 1970s Jacques Cousteau Ploprof watch

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Straight out of the 1970s and into 2009, the Omega Ploprof watch is being reissued, albeit for a price as chunky as the timepiece.

It's a large diver's watch, designed in collaboration with legendary sea adventurer Jacques Cousteau and reissued with more or less the same looks as the original (aside from a little bit of added colour). In terms of features, it offers up a Co-Axial Caliber 8500 movement, stainless steel case, water-resistance to 1,200m, a sapphire crystal and bezel (with push-button lock) and what everyone needs on a watch – a shark-proof bracelet.

Look out for it later in the year, priced around £5,000.

Omega website

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Categories / Bags, Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

Megan Price Sweet Sundae canvas bag

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The eco drive to rid our high street of plastic bags is resulting in some very attractive canvas designs being produced. This number comes courtesy of Megan Price and is called the Sweet Sundae bag. The bag illustrates an ice cream sundae on the front and some old fashioned sweet shop signs on the back. There is also a Saturday version which shows a menu for a full English breakfast, as well as a cup of tea. Her prints are very traditionally British in their inspiration, including cafe signs, cake and bingo.

These bags are hand printed, are made out of substantial cotton and measure 35 x 38 cm, making them perfect for bringing lots of dolly mixtures and jelly babies back from the shops. They cost £16 each. Her designs are also available on mugs and tea towels, all on display on the Mr PS website.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Heidi Seeker personalised cardigan

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Heidi Seeker offers some great alternative clothing and they've come up trumps again with this fantastic personalised cardigan which would allow anyone to feel part of a Pink Ladies style girl group.

These cotton cardigans, with leopard print shoulders, are perfect for some fifties styling – to be worn with a pencil skirt, pedal pushers or a sundress. The best bit, of course, is that you can get your name flock printed onto the back, onto either a leopard print or polka dot heart. Available in black or pink, it costs £40.

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Categories / Homeware

MidCentury Armchairs from The Modern Warehouse

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This fabulous armchair is one of a pair available from The Modern Warehouse in London. MIdcentury specialist, The Modern Warehouse, sells an ever-changing range of vintage furniture, lighting and art.

They sell online and also at open evenings at their warehouse in East London. The chair shown here is typical of the quality of their pieces. One of a pair of 1950's Italian stye armchairs. The frame is beautifully sculpted solid oak with soft blue upholstery.

Priced at £1295, find out more about the chairs and see the rest of The Modern Warehouse's range at their website.