Archive for February, 2008
29th February 2008
Looking for a little touch of vintage glamour, without the shop trawling and probable price tag? Then look no further than Chapeau Claudette.
Available at ASOS, the brand makes a selection of fabulous vintage inspired hats and net veils which are perfect for pitching up the glamour stakes, creating a air of the Hollywood starlet.
My favourite, the Mini Heart Clip (pictured) retails at a fantastic price of £18 and looks great.
Find out more at the ASOS website
29th February 2008
The Hot Wheels brand first hit the toy shops in 1968, with around four billion cars sold in the 40 years since. But none quite like this diamond-covered Hot Wheels car, designed by Jason of Beverly Hills.
It's made from 18-carat white gold, has rubies for tail lights and a covering of 40 white diamonds. This 1:64 scale car has an estimated value of just over £71,000.
Fancy it? Well, it's going up for auction later this year, with all proceeds going to the charity Big Brothers Big Sisters. Might be as well to start saving now.
Hot Wheels website
29th February 2008
Loving the latest set of prints from Shag - The Tipsy Set.
Yes, that's 'set' - there are three prints sold together, each one in four colours and sized at 10 x 13.5 inches, themed around a girl, a glass and a cat.
Just 200 sets available, all signed and numbered and available from today, priced at $195, which is just under £100.
Find out more at the Shagmart website
28th February 2008
Swiss photographer Eric Jaquier was a resident of Leeds in the late 60s, filling his time as a stay-at-home husband with photography of everyday life in Leeds. And 38 years later, those photos are on display in Leeds as part of the Strangely Familiar exhibition at PSL.
It's now a great record of British working-class life in that era - everything from children playing in the street, houses and shops, city centre architecture, businessmen heading to work, people killing time around town - even mods on scooters, years after the movement's heyday.
The photos sit alongside more modern images by Peter Mitchell, comparing the city past and present. Strangely Familiar runs from 27th February - 10th May 2008. See the link below for information about the gallery.
Find out more at the PSL Gallery website
28th February 2008
Interesting to see Habitat taking inspiration from its heyday with the Hamilton office chair.
It's very much a 70s look, although that design probably took inspiration from the modernist era. In fact, I used to have a set of vintage dining chairs in a very similar design, one of which I did use as an office chair! Essentially, it's just a powder-coated metal tube frame, with brown leather for support on the seat and back. But that simplicity just adds to the stylish look. After all, who needs fuss?
Yours for £99.
Find out more at the Habitat website
Via Switched On Set
