Categories / Women's Fashion

Funnel Neck Military Coat from Marks and Spencer

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With a piece of clothing as often worn as coats and jackets, the high street often relies on vintage inspiration to create a look that's lasting and versatile. That means there's plenty to plunder for retrophiles, like this Funnel Neck Military Coat from M&S.

From their Perfect line, the coat's structure is tried and tested with a double breasted front, funnel neck and structured A-line shape. The military design points at the buttons, along with a bubblegum shade of pink give this a real mid sixties feel, too, providing a head turner that you can wear again and again.

It's available now from Marks and Spencer for £79.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Marks and Spencer Anglepoise-style oversized floor lamp

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Some time ago, we featured the original Giant Anglepoise lamp back in 2007, selling for an equally hefty £1,660. we've also seen something similar from B&Q with the Tecton lamp, for a more affordable £79. Now there's something shiny from Marks and Spencer in a similar vein – the Oversized Task Floor Lamp.

It's actually got a more modernist feel, both in construction and with that nickel plated steel finish, with the lamp also offering up a round base, adustable stand and a height of around 166cm, which is just short of 6ft tall.

Check out more images on the M&S site, with the price at £125.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

1960s-style large curve floor lamp at Marks and Spencer

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You can go to Heals and pick up  a classic 1960s Arco floor lamp by Achille Castiglioni, or you can save some cash and go for the same 'look' with this large curve floor lamp at Marks and Spencer.

Obviously there are differences, not least in the bulk of the base and the amount of curve offered. But with almost £1,300 between the two price tags, who is complaining? The M&S version has a marble base, a 'bubble' design shade and a body of chromed steel, with a switch on the cable for control.

The whole thing stands at 179cm tall, which is around 6ft. So mail order is probably the way to go! If you do want it, the curve floor lamp is available online, selling for just £85.

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

M&S ‘Folk’ vase

M&S Folk vase

If you saw this in someone's home, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a vintage number. Surprisingly this Folk vase is actually manufactured by Marks and Spencer and is part of their new Spring 2010 collections.

With its interesting shape and coloured glass, the vase has a definite late 60s/70s look. It's just one selected from their collection, all with the same retro feel. The range spreads across homeware, from cushions to rugs, so its worth a browse if you like the style of this piece. 

This vase costs £9.50 with the rest of the vases in the range being similar reasonable prices. 

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