This glamourously retro Tripod table spotlight from Dwell is perfect for the desk of any budding star of old fashioned Hollywood.
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Hollywood Starlet Tee by Tarantula Clothing
Tarantula Clothing have cut their niche in the fifties look clothing market by favouring an edgier rockabilly style, always ideally toeing the line between trashy and glamorous. This Hollywood Starlet Tee is their latest design, with a simple but effective retro chic.
The high crew neckline along with t-shirt sleeves keeps things simple and almost demure, while the irresistibly figure-hugging cut makes sure to amp up the pin-up appeal. Available in a range of surefire patterns and shades, this is a retro separate that will serve any fifties lover's wardrobe well.
Get yours from Tarantula Clothing online for $45.
Red polka dot Olivia blouse by Heyday Vintage Style
Heyday Vintage Style are once again bang on the money with this summery red polka dot Olivia blouse.
Inspired by it's namesake, Hollywood starlet Olivia de Havilland, the blouse features the classic "leg of mutton" sleeve which creates the distinctive shoulder puff. The wide collar and red polka dot fabric are all the makings of the perfect summer blouse. If red doesn't float your boat, it's available in 10 other fabrics so there's no excuse to not indulge your inner 30s diva.
£40 from Heyday Vintage Style. See the website for more details.
Vintage-style spotlight lamp from Dwell
If you want to make a dramatic statement in your house, this spotlight lamp from Dwell could be just the thing you are looking for.
It's fashioned to look like a vintage spotlight, with wooden tripod legs and a stainless steel head that helps create a bright pool of light. Though it might be a long way from Hollywood, it's sure to add a touch of tinsel town glamour to your living room.
The lamp costs £299.
Order it online
Hollywood floor lamp from Marks and Spencer
Always fancied yourself as a bit of a star from the golden age of cinema? While that may not be a very realistic daydream, you can at least capture some of the glamour from that era with this Hollywood floor lamp from Marks and Spencer.
The lamp mimics the look of an old-fashioned spotlight with its large metal round shade and tripod legs. Top that off with the chrome finish and surely – at least in lighting terms – you will be ready for your close-up.
The lamp costs £99.
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Miss Ann Darrow dress by Able Grable
The party season may be well and truly over for now but the Miss Ann Darrow dress from Able Grable will give you picture perfect 1930s chic at any occasion.
Inspired by the character played by silver screen icon Fay Wray in the original King Kong, this elegant silk & satin cocktail dress is as glamourous as it's namesake. The oversized bow accent and flattering puff sleeves wouldn't look out of place on any red carpet in the heyday of Hollywood.
The Miss Ann Darrow dress is £119.99 and is made to order for a flawless fit. Available in 14 different colours ('Kingfisher' pictured).
