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The vintagest of summers.

VINTAGE ADJECTIVE 1. Relating to or denoting wine of high quality.

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2. Denoting something from the past of high quality, especially something representing the best of its kind.

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POLAROÏDS FROM YOUR IPHONE

Transform your digital iPhone images into real instant photographs that you can touch, caress and share with friends.

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This small and portable device It features a four element, high-quality, coated glass lens, along with a metal dark slide and shutter mechanism. It works completely differently than other instant printers on the market, because it’s analog, not digital.

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D.I.Y. VINTAGE CURLS

Recreate this lovely vintage hairdo and feel like a movie star in the 30s! You will need : -a curler -a hair brush -a hair dryer -a bit of mousse

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fter a wildly successful Kickstarter last year, the Impossible Project have finally made their handy iPhone polaroid printer, The Impossible Instant Lab, available to the general public. The portable lab allows you to turn any photograph on your iPhone or iPod Touch into a bonafide polaroid print in just moments, harkening back to ye olden days when photos were regarded more as physical artifacts that could be shared in real life.

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It’s an ingeniously analog contraption that, without sacrificing authenticity, fishes digital photos up from the abyss and turns them into a physical memory.

iPhone on the tower, pull out the slide when the light comes on, close it after the click, press the button. The frog tongue keeps the image protected, and you can leave it in place for a while to help the image develop.

Fun! It’s very straightforward to use, and you get into the rhythm of Using the Lab is a new experience. it quickly: set the picture, place the

It’s not like taking a picture with a camera: you’re not using it to frame and make choices, because you’ve already done that. But it’s not like just printing something with your computer, because it’s much more physical than that

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Shampoo + lightly condition. Don’t use a heavy conditioner or mask before attempting this hairstyle as it might weigh the curls down.

2 Work some through the root first and then down toward the ends.

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3 Rough dry the hair using a flat brush.

I start at the top and work my way down with the curling iron.

Create a side part on whichever side you prefer. Curl the heaviest side first. Start at the top and pin 5 Let the curl cool until the hair the curls into place in the pattern feels cold. When you do your above. Work your way to the botwhole head, you’ll want to pin each tom, and around to the other side. curl and let it cool. 9 Now brush out the whole head. 6 Brush out the curl until you see 10 Then, start adding hairspray. the pattern form. You can either tuck the hair behind 7 Curl the whole head. your ear or you can twist it and pin it. Totally up to you!

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Lifestyle A great pair of sunglasses can be the best accessory to any outfit this summer. Sunglasses not only shield your eyes from harmful rays, but also takes your outfit from bland to fabulous with little effort. Here are some tips to pick up your right pair!

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FUNKY SUNGLASSES

Mirrorshades - Mirrored coating on surface. Used a lot by police officers in the US. They usually come in an aviator or wraparound shape. Aviators - Teardrop-shaped lens and thin metal frames. Often used by pilots, military personnel, and law enforcement personnel in the US. Good with any face shape, but best with an oval shape. Wayfarers/Spicolis - Popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Teashades - Popularized by John Lennon and Ozzy Osbourne. They’re not very effective at keeping light out of your eyes, though. Wraparounds - Associated with athletics and extreme sports. Oversized - Associated with models and movie stars. Glamorous, darling. vintage-sunglasses-shop.com

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Sunglasses come in all shapes and sizes! Here are a few popular styles:

Choosing the lens color wisely The color of the lenses doesn’t just affect your fashion statement, it affects how well you detect contrast and differentiate colors. Some colors enhance contrast, which can be useful; however, this is often at the expense of color distinction, which can cause problems (when you’re driving, for example, and need to be able

to clearly differentiate the colors of a traffic light). Some sunglasses even come with interchangeable lenses so you can change the color easily, dependinon what you’re doing. Grey lenses reduce light intensity without affect contrast or distorting colors. Brown lenses partially enhance contrast by blocking some blue light. Good for snow sports.Also generally good for hunting in bright light, against open backgrounds. Amber/yellow lenses significantly enhance contrast because they block most or all blue light, and that makes them popular among hunters who benefit from that contrast when looking at targets against the sky. They’re bad, however, for any activity that requires color recognition (like driving!). Good for snow sports. Red/orange lenses are good for snow sports but only on overcast days. If you’re a hunter, orange lenses are good for clay targets against open backgrounds. Violet lenses are good for hunters who need to see clay targets on a green background. Copper sunglasses will mute the sky and grass against a golf ball. Blue and green sunglasses enhance contrast with a yellow tennis ball.

Vintage shopping secrets

http://vintagehattery.com/ On this website, you will find a wonderful array of Classic Womens Vintage Hats from the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s & 50’s. You will see straw Cloches from the 20’s, wide brim hats from the 30’s, outrageous feather hats from the 40’s and sculptured hats of the 50’s. Hats with veils, hats with beads, sequins, and flowers...beautiful Vintage hats.

Do not forget your summer hat before going to the beach!

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CHILL OUT IN YOUR VINTAGE CAR

...Because they are timeless classics. New cars do not compare in comfort to a 50’s car. Here are a list of reasons to prefer old cars and look so cool in them.

vintage car is, in the most general sense, an old automobile, and in the narrower senses of car enthusiasts and collectors, it is a car from the period of 1919 to 1930. Such enthusiasts have categorization schemes for ages of cars that enforce distinctions between antique cars, vintage cars, classic cars, and so on. The classification criteria vary, but consensus within any country is often maintained by major car clubs. The vintage era in the automotive world was a time of transition. The car started off in 1919 as still something of a rarity, and ended up, in 1930, well on the way towards ubiquity. In fact, automobile production at the end of this period was not matched again until the 1950s. In the intervening years, most industrialized states built nationwide road systems with the result that, towards the end of the period, the ability to negotiate unpaved roads

was no longer a prime consideration of automotive design. In today’s terms, a vintage car is defined the same as a classic. Cars became much more practical, convenient and comfortable during this period. Car heating was introduced, as was the in-car radio. Four-wheel braking from a common foot pedal was introduced, as was the use of hy-

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draulically actuated brakes.Power steering was also an innovation of this era. Towards the end of the vintage era, the system of octane rating of fuel was introduced, allowing comparison between fuels. In 1923 the gasoline additive Ethyl made its debut at the Indy 500 that resulted in a boost in octane from the 50’s to the 80’s[2] In the United States drive-in restaurants were introduced as well as suburban shopping centers and motels. The stock market crash of 1929 started the layoff of automotive workers and many new companies went bankrupt but over two million cars were still produced in 1929 and 1930.ratio Earle, known as the «Father of good roads» had proposed the government create an Interstate highway system in 1902 and in 1909 built the World’s first mile of concrete road on Woodward Avenue in Detroit.

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GREAT GATSBY INSPIRED FURNITURE Recreate Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby with some 1920s inspired decor.

. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby is as much a delightful journey through 1920s design and architecture as it is a timeless story recounting affluent America throughout the decade.

Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby is as much a delightful journey through 1920s design and architecture as it is a timeless story recounting affluent America throughout the decade.

The Swinging Twenties were defined by the Art Deco style – geometric shapes, streamlining and clean lines – and was founded heavily on the glitz and glamour of early Hollywood decor. To do your home up in true Gatsby style, introduce elements of opulence into your space with polished furniture, silky fabrics and luxurious crystal lighting.

With the theatrical release of The Great Gatsby set to hit screens this spring, we sourced nine essential pieces to introduce into your home to mimic the interior design of the Swinging Twenties.F.

With the theatrical release of The Great Gatsby set to hit screens this spring, we sourced nine essential pieces to introduce into your home to mimic the interior design of the Swinging Twenties.

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Lacquered furniture

Geometric shapes

Architecture was hugely influential in the Art Deco period, influencing the styles of fashion and interior design trends. Give your home’s exterior the grandeur of the Empire State Building with this inspired number plate. Atlas Signs & plaques on Etsy, $168.

Along with mirrored tables and drawers was the appeal of high gloss furniture, evoking a sense of decor glamour and drama. Introduce a lacquered piece like this chest into your decorating scheme to give your space an opulent touch. Crate and Barrel, $1,163.

One of the most definitive styles of the era was the use of geometric shapes in everything from fashion to architecture to interior design. This metallic and teal wallpaper pattern from Graham & Brown is perfect for adding an Art Deco touch to a powder room or accent wall. Graham & Brown, $75 per roll.

Glamorous and romantic lighting

Glass accessories

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Art Deco artwork

Mirrored furniture

Silky fabrics

Polished metals

The style of the Swinging Twenties can easily be defined in the Art Deco artwork that was produced throughout the decade – the simplicity of geometric shapes, straight lines and sharp edges. Puppy owners will love this Art Deco inspired print with the phrase “Love me, love my dog.” Red Gate Arts on Etsy, $20.

Reflective furniture was all the rage in the ‘20s, and it wasn’t rare to see mirrored tables and chests in the homes of high society like Jay Gatsby. Create an elegant and stylish boudoir with Hollywood flair by adding a mirrored chest to each side of your bed. Ethan Allen, $1,190.

The early Hollywood influence on the ‘20s is evident in the popularity of shiny, luxe fabrics like silks and satins. This metallic throw pillow from West Elm is the perfect addition to give any room a touch of old Hollywood glam. West Elm, $30.

Falling in line with the shiny fabrics, glossy paints and reflective surfaces of the period is the popularity of polished metals. Adding this fabulous set of 1920s standing binoculars to your living space is a unique way to pay homage to the Gatsby era and create masculine chic decor. Restoration Hardware, $2,495.

Nothing has the ability to add more glitz and glam to a room than a few stunning chandeliers, and this unique ‘20s-inspired version will cast a glittery glow from wall-towall. Restoration Hardware, $1,795.

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If you’re not looking to do a complete redesign of your home, you can still add hits of ‘20s-inspired decor with glam home decor accessories. Dress up your bathroom or boudoir vanity with this pretty parfum bottle. Chapters and Indigo Music & Books, $18.

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Audrey Hepburn

A legendary actress whose effortless charm and waifish beauty captured the viewing pu-

blic, Audrey Hepburn transcended mere stardom to become a Hollywood icon. One of the most gifted and beautiful actresses of all time, Hepburn cemented her status as a legend by becoming one of the few performers ever to win an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony. 12

he movie world’s first clear view of Audrey Hepburn was in a newsreel: the beginning of Roman Holiday showed the young actress, as the ruritanian Princess Ann, on a state tour of Europe. The world’s final view of Hepburn was in 1992 TV newscasts of her visit to Africa last October - three months before her death at 63 - as she bestowed first her compassion on starving children and then her modulated anger at the causes of their condition. In the 40 years between Hollywood’s make-believe headlines and the horrifying reality of Somalia, Hepburn as actress and woman seemed an emissary from a finer world than ours. She taught, by example, what a lady was: a vessel of grace and gravity, ready wit, eldritch charm: a woman whose greatest discretion was to hide her awareness of her splendor. She refused to be tyrannized by her own beauty.

Today, these matters and manners less generosity of spirit, that keeps her alive, burnishes her glow. may strike you as so very onceupon-a-time. Nobody «behaves» any more. In the post-Audrey age, Voted the «most beautiful woman of all time» by the readers of New when stars are in rehab before Women last year, Audrey had no they’re out of their teens, when high opinion of herself, her looks, British royals rut as strenuously her performance skills. Perhaps as rock stars and a President gets she got that from her mother Ella, impeached for accepting fellatio who could lavish or, more often, from an intern, deportment is a Victorian concept. Even in the 50s, withhold love. a decade of such screen seraphs as Vivien Leigh, Claire Bloom, Grace For most of her life she managed to evade tabloid crossfire that Kelly and Jean Simmons (William signifies modern celebrity. Wyler’s first choice for the role The reign of Hepburn of Princess Ann), Hepburn ♥ s ’ was mainly on the was a glorious anachroWE drey er m screen. nism. She represented Au sum s s a moral and emotioe ut dre c nal aristocracy that no longer exists - if it ever did, outside of her pictures. Hepburn, born on May 4, 1929, died 14 years ago today, and her ostensibly anachronistic glamour might have died with her. Yet it’s that regality, along with her relentGOOD OL' MAG'

Music DISCOVER ELECTROSWING Electro-swing, mixing Noughties beats with Twenties jazz, is the latest craze to hit the clubs and festivals.

sic and improvisation (two notions that are inherent to jazz music), and on the other, sampled and standardized music. The selected jazz tunes also add an acoustic dimension into the world of the electro. Elements from older tunes are integrated to the booming electronic music genre. In other words, electro-swing means the renewal and the popularization of an older music cultural background. It is aimed at an audience that appreciates both old and recent music, making both accessible to non-‘connoisseurs’.

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ves. Indeed, the abuse of sampling techniques is denounced as leaving monotony in the overall rhythm. It may also distort the original phrasing and spontaneity of the notes played by the jazz musicians The recent popularity of electro-swing seems to reflect a broader trend for vintage fashion and customs, and the burlesque revival. Video clips often feature black and white film extracts from the 1930’s and 1940’s, such as in “Bad boy good man” from Tape Five, which shows dancers and musicians playing during the Swing era.

However, although electro-swing brings together different generations of people and seem to be reducing the cultural clash between acoustic jazz and current electronic music, it faces severe critics from so-called ‘true jazz lovers” and swing dancers themsel-

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What is more, the electro-swing music genre is a hybrid between different cultures. As a matter of fact, it has both American and European influences. Although its roots are American, it is predominantly popular in Europe. Parov Stelar, who set the standard for today’s mashup now called electroswing is Austrian (his real name is Marcus Fürede) ; Caravan Palace is a French band ; Tape Five is a musical project born in Germany ; Caro Emerald is from the Netherlands.

YOUR VYNIL PLAYER IS YOUR BEST FRIEND 27% of young people who buy records don’t own a turntable. Make sure you’re not one of them.

HOW TO CHOSE THE RIGHT VINYL PLAYER

Vinyl still offers the best sound – in terms of physical or download formats on the planet. While digital imposes an artificial glass ceiling on sound quality, only analogue provides limitless potential. As such, it is great to see the vinyl format enjoying a welcome renaissance, illustrated by a gamut of new album and single releases alongside a whole host of reissues. http://www.huffingtonpost.com Audio Technica AT-LP60-USB Professional Turntable $149.95 from Audio-Technica Crosley Rochester 5 in 1 Entertainment Center $79.99 from Target

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sion to the whole, and reminds the listener that part of what is playing war first created some decades ago. What is more, although the vinyl is representative of a travel back in time, it has now become trendy again and is synonym of party and fun. For instance, in the video clip of the song “Dramophone” by Caravan Palace, the vinyl that plays all along is the element that starts the whole party which is displayed on the screen. It is only in the final shot when the bartender replaces the vinyl on its shelf that the party is finally over.

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he electro-swing mu- as it is always the case for electrosic genre combines nic music. The sampling techniques elements from the Swing enable to loop jazz vinyl recordings era (from the 1920’s to the and to remix them with a dance or 1940’s) to modern electronic house beat. This concept brings old beats. Jazz tunes that were time dance music back to life with a recorded on vinyl during the modern edge and a club vibe. Roaring Twenties are sampled and looped, and danced The use of vinyls in elecon more and more European dance tro-swing songs is fully assumed floors. Indeed, this music genre is and even perceived as a positive gaining popularity amongst today’s element. Vinyls are authentic re20 to 30-year-old people, although cordings of swing tunes that were it has emerged about ten years ago. In 2005, Parov Stelar released the first of a series of Electro Swing records. It is only in 2009 that the first compilation albums of the music were sold, ‘defining’ the genre. Electro-swing is a hybrid musical creation that fuses different cultural eras. It Photo credits: http://mrparker.net/caravan-place/ relies on different The French band Caravan Palace. technologies and blends together different genera- played back in the ‘big band era’, tions of people under a one and and this somehow old-fashioned only leitmotif: to have fun. technology contains the main audio content for the electro-swing songs. Hence, the first step for DJ’s and First of all, the electro-swing producers is literally to thrift into music genre combines both digital their old jazz recordings. In many and analog technologies. Indeed, songs of the genre, the cracking the main material for the songs is sound of a vinyl playing is to be extracted from old vinyl records, heard. For instance, the song “Boowhich are then digitalized in order ty swing” by Parov Stelar opens to be sampled. Hence, the whole up on a vinyl crackling. This adds production is computer assisted, a vintage dimen-

Electro-swing is also a union of two music eras separated by more than 70 years. Combining jazz elements with electronic dance music, this music genre is a revival of sounds from the Swing Era (that is to say, American jazz music from the 1920’s to the 1940’s). Songs of the big stars of the past era, like Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, the Andrew Sisters and Artie Shaw are remixed by the stars of the electro jazz scene. Jazz standards are re-used, as in the song “My Baby’s Crazy About Me” by G-swing, named after a popular jazz tune that was often played by famous musicians like Louis Armstrong. Electro swing thus enables a music that has in many ways become archaic to be revitalized with a refined sound quality and a contemporary set of backing beats. It is a mix between two different conceptions of music: on the one hand, live mu-

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righton has long been a destination for arty types escaping the hustle and bustle of the big smoggy cities. For centuries this seaside town has attracted a plethora of individuals desperate for the sea air. From King George IV to Graham Greene, Fatboy Slim to the mods and rockers, all of these people have sewn the fabric of Brighton’s culture to become the coolest places in the UK.

Relax under the sun, on Brighton’s beach. Seagulls, waves crashing, pebbles: the perfect combination for a relaxed week-end! In summer, you’ll be sure to see some very cute vintage swimsuits.

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VINTA GE Brighton is well-known for its changing weather. Be sure to pack suncream but also a raining coat!

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A VINTAGE CITY FROM A TO Z

Wander in Brighton’s lanes and discover many vintage wonders! Here is our guide through two of Brighton’s most vintage areas.

righton especially loves vintage and retro. Our houses are old, it’s not a new build town, so we like having vintage things in them because it suits the style. There are loads of shops selling vintage and retro furniture and objects in Brighton and Hove. And it’s not just furniture, there are great vintage and retro fashion shops. Brightonians are well known for not being afraid to wear whatever they feel like without anyone batting an eye. So where better to shop for quirky vintage and retro pieces than here?

Brighton Flea Market: a great emporium with furniture, ornaments, lamps, retro textiles..you name it, and from all eras. Kemp Town Trading Post: a whole range of stalls from different sellers with upcycled, original retro and period pieces…even vintage clothes.

Thinking about it, a weekend probably isn’t long enough! There are great mid-week Monday-Friday deals with Brighton Holiday Homes, so you can save money and have even more to spend on those must-have items! You might want to think about hiring a van so you can get it all home, too…

Room Service: specialists in 20th century furniture, lighting, objects and art Metro Deco: Art Deco specialists and a beautiful Parisian style tea room too. Perfect for a cream tea after all that browsing! In Retro Spect: great for original and reproduction retro. Vintiques: owned and run by Mark Stacey from BBC’s Bargain Hunt. This has antiques, vintage and retro, too. Alex MacArthur: antiques and interiors with the emphasis on the dramatic and decadent. Fabulous for Steampunk interiors. Quirky objects from 17th century ecclesiastical to 20th century industrial.

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It has great quality vintage furniture shops. Take a look at these shops while you’re there…

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TO BE WORN AGAIN To be worn again own two Brighton vintage stores, bringing us the highest quality and original vintage items at a touch of a button at a price we can afford. Their stock comprises of indiviually selected recycled items; sourced internationally by our own staff from the U.S.A, Canada, Europe, the UK and more! This allows them to bring a huge and exciting range of vintage clothing to both their retail and wholesale collections.

In central Brighton, it is the place to go where there are many vintage/ retro shops. Browsing the Laines will take all day and there are great restaurants and cafes there too. Not to be missed, every Sunday at the Corn exchange in Brighton there’s “Frock me!”. A vintage fashion fair from 11am to 5.30pm, in the heart of Brighton with over 70 fashion experts selling their hand-picked and re-worked wares. *In addition, here is a selection of some of the vintage shops in Brighton’s North Laines. * Beyond Retro: A large warehouse-style store full of on-trend vintage garments Bobby Sox Vintage: Hand picked vintage clothing and accessories

Dirty Harry: American style vintage clothes Green Brick: Vintage labels from Chloe, Marc Jacobs etc Hope and Harlequin: Vintage clothes and wedding dresses, evening wear, interior items Immediate: Mod vintage, caters of Indie kids, punks The Mod Shop: New clothes for the new Mod. Loot: Two floors of vintage clothes for men and women plus home items Snoopers Paradise: A definite must visit, huge emporium of clothes, furniture and vintage/retro items Nanadobbie: Perfect if you love a 70’s/ Scandinavian look. Scandinavian ceramics/glass, 1970s furniture, industrial and upcycled . Starfish: Vintage clothing from the 1940s onwards. To Be Worn Again: Biggest vintage clothing shop in Brighton. (see previous page). Tramp: Vintage boutique, classy vintage Wolf and Gypsy: Vintage clothes and named Britain’s best vintage shop by Company magazine. All over Brighton and Hove there are great shops where the owners are passionate about vintage!

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The Brighton Vintage Fair is a major event which is held twice a year in Brighton. Don’t miss it! Find out more at: www.facebook.com/brightonvintage

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