Classic, versatile shoes among the high end designer ranks can often be like hen’s teeth. Once in a while, someone comes up trumps like Christian Louboutin with these great burgundy high heeled pumps.
In a tortoiseshell effect leather with high shine, these create a sleek, ageless look. The round toe and shapely stiletto assure a fifties style high end office look that will go with almost everything.
They’re available online from Matches Fashion in the UK for £300.
If you’re off for a drive in a classic open-top sports car, you need a classic jacket to keep you warm – like the Jochen Rindt Shell LM jacket.
It’s a replica of the jacket worn by German racing driver Jochen Rindt, specifically one he was photographed in after winning the 1965 Le Mans 24 hour race in a Ferrari 275 LM. It’s got the same look, along with vintage Shell logo, two external pockets and one internal pocket.
Made from 100 per cent cotton and with a quilted lining to keep you warm, it sells for £185.
Plus size fashion can often be infuriatingly ordinary, at the best of times. Thankfully, 50s looks are the time when fuller figures are the ideal, so Heartbreaker Fashion have come up trumps with their Heartbreaker Plus lines.
Taking some of their most versatile existing designs of dresses, tops and skirts, they’ve created flattering pieces for plus sized ladies. With variety, style and great craft, they’ve created luxurious, stylish pieces that are a cut above the rest.
OK, we’re not for a minute claiming that the Asda Cilla pendant light is anywhere near the same league as the Tom Dixon Copper shade. But if you want the look for very little cash, the supermarket variation might be worth a look.
We have featured the Dixon shade (left) in the past, it’s one of our favourites and if you want a 70s-style shade with a classy finish, this metalised copper mirror pendant is hard to beat and a solid investment. You can pick one up for around £155.
But if your budget is super-tight, the Asda Cilla pendant light might be worth a look. It’s actually steel with a ‘copper look’ and easy to fit on any standard fitting. The price? An extremely cheap £15.
Laura Ashley is far from being a hotbed of mid-century design, but they do occasionally have a surprise gem. One such item would be the Charlston Side Table which takes its style from further back, looking for inspiration from the 1920s.
It comprises of two mirrored drawers on art deco style curved legs. The piece is given an interesting twist as the table legs are made from solid birch, which contrasts with the sleek mirrored surfaces. It costs £225 and there is a matching chest of drawers available if you are looking for more storage space.
Full details can be found on the Laura Ashley website.
When those 200,000 gathered at Woodstock nearly 40 years ago, what did they imagine their legacy would be? Peace and love probably. Presumably they wouldn’t have imagined the Woodstock Wallet.
Produced by Mustard Accessories who do a range of wallets many with a retro theme, the Woodstock wallet is a faded brown leather wallet with a design taken from a festival poster. Other wallets in the range (which may cross the taste border in the novelty category) include Kes, Travis Bickle and John Lenon.
Available to buy online from Ark Clothing, priced £20. The ideal gift for the hippie who has sold out!
