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At this time year, there is an abundance of glamour and glitz with many awards ceremonies. With the Oscars on Sunday night, I've looked back at the red carpet beauty looks so far and one of my favourites this year was January Jones at the Golden Globes.

With such a show stopping bright red Versace dress, January Jones went for an old school glamour combo of red pout, strong brows and rolling wave. Nothing spells old school glamour more than a classic red lip and Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Excess or classic Revlon Fire and Ice are perfect for re-creating the look.

Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Excess - £23.00 - available from Selfridges

Revlon Fire and Ice - £7.29 - available from Boots

Choose from the Mini Torch Key Light, Torch, or cool cubic Brick Light. The LEGO™ lighting product range combines the fun and nostalgia of the LEGO™ Mini-figures and brick with a handy source of illumination wherever a little extra light is needed.

Although playful in appearance they are not toys, these are state-of-the-art lighting products armoured in a classic LEGO™ form.

This cool blocky LEGO™ brick light is multi-purpose and can be mounted to walls, under shelves or hand-carried for emergencies. Kids, campers and anoraks alike will all find joy in these fun and quirky lights from LEGO™.

£9.99 on www.totallyfunky.com

Peanut and Pip have done it again, sourcing the most delightful baby clothing!  The Olive & Moss playsuit sets by designer Nina Goran are bright, fun and come with a matching hat.

This lilac-striped playsuit has poppers for easy nappy changing and an envelope neck. Made from 100% cotton, it has a super soft feel. The sets are machine washable and can be tumble-dried.

Pictured here is the Otto the Owl Playsuit Set £24

Keep the kids entertained the old-fashioned way with these fab Ladybird Activity Kits from Truffle Shuffle. This one comes complete with a ‘vintage guide teaching young sprouts the mechanics behind toy snake crafting and the assembly of a pair of stilts.

£11.95 on www.truffleshuffle.co.uk

Well the truth of the matter is, I don’t know. Neither does Supermarket Sarah, the merchant responsible for selling this happy couple. All we know is that they form a remarkable pair of Finnish tapestries, cross stitched and framed, and an inspired choice of wedding gift.

£48 www.supermarketsarah.com

The Gluggle jug is a tradtional water pitcher first made in England from the 1870s. They experienced a huge surge in popularity after a special pair of jugs were commissioned to give to the Queen and Prince Philip on their visit to Britannia Naval College in 1958 and have henceforth enjoyed collector item status. The odd nameof the jug comes from the ‘glug glug’ sound made by water trapped in the fish’s tail when you pour!

The Gluggle is a highly versatile jug, made from durable stoneware it can be used as a water jug, vase or utensil jar and makes an ideal gift (well if it’s good enough for Lizzie…)

£24.95 www.thepresentfinder.co.uk

Think of it as ‘upcycling extreme’; a coffee table crafted from a trolley cart and an old Victorian factory floor. This has just got to be about the edgiest coffee table on the market. Granted, It’s not for everyone (imagine wheeling this beauty out for tea with the vicar), but for those whose indoor space allows for this kind of artistic deviation it is a piece to be marveled.  

£550 www.theoldcinema.co.uk

These nostalgic little robots might look retro, but the technology is definitely up to date.

Running low USB ports? Plug this little fella in and you get 3 extra!

Tommy Hub, £14.99 www.totallyfunky.com

Every grandparent says the same thing “they don’t make them like they did in my day!” well now they do, this retro spinning top from www.milk-and-honey.co.uk  is a great kid’s toy and not only will it entertain the little ones but Granddad too!

Retro Spinning Top, £17.95 www.milk-and-honey.co.uk

Heals, having caught on to the market for designer furniture with their Orla Kiely furniture collaborations, have just released this Rowan Sideboard in the ultimate 70’s throwback colour palate of Autumn Winter 2010!

The Rowan Sideboard White & Orange, part of the Rowan collection takes its inspiration from the mid 20th Century furniture design. Practical and beautiful, the Rowan Sideboard has been enhanced by Kiely's signature Stem design perforated onto one of the four sliding doors, painted white, against a contrasting bold orange door. It is crafted from walnut solids and veneers and finished with a durable clear matt lacquer.

£1495 on www.heals.co.uk