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Crazy For Cats!
Something odd occurred at Truffle Towers this week, we're 'feline' a little Crazy for Cat T-Shirts
Check out these new 'purrrr'fect additions.....
Perhaps something a little more subtle? Get your paws on this!
May The Fourth Be With You!
It's that day that approachs faster than an Ewok on a runaway speeder bike - Star Wars Day!
Hopefully your favourite Chewie t-shirt is freshly pressed and your Darth cape is back from the dry cleaners in time to flex your intergalatic fashion this weekend. If not, we are definitely the people to help you out with your Star Wars Clothing dilemma.....
If you're reading this thinking 'What the heck are they on about?' then here's a little background...
'May 4 is considered a holiday by Star Wars fans to celebrate Star Wars culture and honor the films. It is called Star Wars Day because of the popularity of a common pun spoken on this day. Since the phrase "May the Force be with you" is a famous quote often spoken in the Star Wars films, fans commonly say "May the fourth be with you" on this day.
Want to get involved? Well, head over to our Star Wars page and treat yourself.
TruffleShuffle In the Press!
That's right peeps! the latest mags have been a wash with some of our most-loved items this month, with some of the biggest UK fashion mags sporting some TruffleShuffle items in their stunning get-ups!
We've just spotted Demi Lovato wearing our Off White Van Halen World Tour T-Shirt in this monthâs issue of Company! Rocking the look, this amazing outfit really shows just how versatile a vintage band tee can be with some statement sunglasses and a fab jacket. What a look!
Pick up this vintage masterpiece form top brand Chaser LA for £27.99
Not only that! We have also just been featured in the first ever issue of Miss Vogue! This new mag is Vogue's drive to attract the younger audience who are keen on their fashion. Our Gold Revenge Of The Eyeballs Ring from Me and Zena can be seen this this super colourful outfit below.
Remembering Round The Twist 12 Years On
It might amaze you (or not) to learn that this very day back in 2001 (which doesn't actually feel too long ago but it's a huge 12 years ago now...eeep) saw the last ever episode of one of our all time favourite TV shows Round The Twist.
This certainly wasn't your average show, my memories of this retro icon that first aired in 1989 are...of course the lighthouse, VERY weird goings on that seemed pretty typical for the place, and above all else...THAT THEME TUNE!
As soon as this classic tune started, you knew you were in for a treat, pretty much anything could happen in the next 25 minutes and it usually did. I seem to recall one episode where someone turned into a giant bird? Just me? Fancy getting this song stuck in your head all day again?? Listen below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mybg0l2Alaw
Only four series of this wacky show were made despite the show having an 11-year run. The first two series were based on fantasy stories written by author Paul Jennings, the latter two were based on a variety of authors' work. There were a fair few different editions of this show with a second series, with many roles re-cast made in 1992, a third series, again re-cast, was made in 2000, followed by a fourth (with some roles again re-cast) in 2000!
It followed the bizarre lives of the Twist family. Tony Twist (aka Dad) and his three children....the twins, Pete and Linda, and youngest son, Bronson who move from the city to the sea-side village of Port Niranda. They move into an old lighthouse, previously owned by their new neighbour, Nell, and their new lives begin. Strange things happen to the Twist family, strange but hilarious things.
Classic 80s Movie Posters Recreated...With Kids
Here at Truffle Towers, we love a new twist on something classic. Be it a friendly mix of The Godfather and Transformers resulting in our Tronfather T-Shirt, or maybe even a mash up of Pink Floyd and Button Moon giving us our Dark Side of Button Moon T-Shirts, we have always had an eye on other peoples interpretations of the classic films and TV shows from our 'not too distant' past.
On one of our many travels through the weird and wonderful world of cyberspace, we stumbled over some fantastic recreations of classic 80s films posters this time using some cheeky chappies. Utterly adorable, and such a cool idea, take a look at what we found...
Can you think of any other classic retro posters you've love to see getting the same treatment? Let us know with a comment below. :)
Macaulay Culkin Rocks Bristols Thekla!
We've just heard some pretty spectacular news here at Truffle Towers...while we're usually pretty hot on this stuff, this one has been slow to get to us so we apologize :) Anywho, it appears that 80s child sensation and the kid we all wanted to be...in fact still to..came to TruffleShuffles hometown Bristol just a few weeks ago!
Child star was seen belting out Kokomo, when he took to the stage as Adam Greenâs special guest much to the surprise of the gig goers.
A spokesperson for the iconic Bristol venue Thekla, where the remarkable event happened, told papers: âHe just turned up as a surprise guest. Adam said weâd recognise him from Home Alone, but still nobody believed it. When he got on stage it was surreal at first, then people started realising it was him.â
Adam then hugged his famous pal before the duo began singing Kokomo together. Admittedly, we're of course green with envy that we missed this as we'd love to meet our childhood hero for a few extra home security tips at the very least.
Check out this little clip...
Well who'd have thunk it huh! Even more reason for us to get out our awesome Home Alone T-Shirts and show some love in our own special way. Take a look at our designs below...