Categories / Women's Fashion

Paisley print party dresses from New Look

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Paisley prints in women’s clothing are often reserved for the more casual, hippie inspired styles on the high street. If you’re looking for a more sleek, party friendly look with a paisley print, New Look have come up trumps.

Their current new range of dresses features a variety of paisley numbers, including this mini dress (left) which is my favourite. The barely tailored dress shape allows it to cope with the bold print, giving a modern take on a classic 60s shape. For the more demure look, this knee length gown can be casual or formal however you wear it.

Find out more from the New Look website

Categories / Women's Fashion

TUK Shoes Tattoo Flash babydoll pumps

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Tattoo prints are a hugely popular feature of rockabilly fashion, allowing you to emulate the classic tattoo designs with much less of a commitment. An easy way to wear such vibrant prints is on your accessories, not least shoes. These TUK shoes Tattoo Flash pumps are a fantastic rockabilly pair with pizazz.

The babydoll pump shape is simple and sleek, and the cream leather shade works with it to allow the print to grab the eye uncluttered. These are ideal for adding interest to an all black outfit or something a little plain.

They’re available online from Baby Girl Boutique for just $42.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Giannina 1960s espresso coffee pot

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Stylish and useful – it’s no wonder the Giannina espresso coffee pot is still doing swift business after 40 years.

Designed back in 1968 and available in three sizes (small, medium and large), the stylish coffee pot is made of polished stainless steel instead of the usual aluminium, while the top section is locked onto the bottom by a handle, rather than a screw-on mechanism. Small details that add up to something better than the average.

it doesn’t cost the earth either – yours from £69.

Find out more at the Manufactum website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Scandyna space age Dock Pack audio system

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Remember the Scandyna Micropod space age speakers? Well, now they’ve become an audio system – the Scandyna Dock Pack.

It uses two slimmed-down Scandyna Micropod speakers, each able to knock out 15w of output, with a matching dock able to host a variety of iPods or other makes of MP3 player.

But there is a downside – you can have any colour you like, just as long as it’s pink. And that’s certain to put off more people than it appeals to. If you like pink, it sells for around £200.

Find out more at the Scandyna website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Pierre Paulin 1970s Groovy lounge chair

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Well, there’s no doubt which era that the Pierre Paulin 1970s Groovy lounge chair came from.

Yes, the 1970s – 1973 to be precise – and pictured here with a suitably 70s fabric (although you can go for something a little more conservative if you just like the shape). The base is made of anodised aluminium, with the upholstery creating a ‘low slung’, but extremely comfortable seat, albeit at a seriously hefty price.

And that price is £1,340.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Oliver Goldsmith 1970s Pyramid sunglasses

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The V&A’s Cold War Modern exhibition might be well into its run, but there are still new additions to the accompanying merchandising line – including these Oliver Goldsmith Pyramid sunglasses.

Many of Goldsmith’s current range are recreated from the original designs – indeed, this particular pair were made in 1972 for celebrity hairdresser Vidal Sassoon. Perfect for posing on the piste (or saving for summer), the Pyramids offer that high-end Goldsmith build combined with the seriously quirky look – there’s no way you’ll be lost in the crowd wearing these wonders in white.

Obviously designer shades don’t come cheap – £450 in this case. But if you look after them, they might well be a future collectable.

Find out more at the V&A website