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Look Of The Month - Summer's Here!!!
The sun is shining which must mean it's time to in-VEST in your new Summer wardrobe!
This month, the focus is all about keeping cool over the summer months. Whether you are planning on some festival trips, a beach holiday, city break or just generally lounging around outside, we have a great selection of retro vests and tees to create a fresh, funky look!
10 Things You [Probably] Didn't Know About...Superman
With the amazing new Superman film Man of Steel coming our way in the not to distant future (well...Friday 14th June to be exact), we thought it would be the perfect time to dig up some cool, interesting and perhaps shocking Superman facts to tickle your superhero taste buds in preparation for the action packed feature film.
Some of these you may already know, some you might not (we didn't!), but sit back and breath it all in :)
1) Superman was originally created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster waaaay back in 1932 but was rejected many times by many different publishers. When Jerry and Joe originally created Superman he also wasn't the bright blue and red caped superhero we all love today which may have been a reason.
2) Superman wasn't actually born 'Super'. That's right! All people on his home planet Krypton are essentially powerless as the planet has a red Sun, it's not until Superman lands on Earth which Sun is yellow which means a Kryptonian's cells can absorb and convert these new solar rays into incredible power. As young Clark Kent grew older, he grew more powerful as his body was able to store more solar energy and convert it more effectively making him super!
3) The S in the Superman shield logo doesn't actually stand for Superman. Wowowowhaaat?! The explanation for Superman's symbol has changed a few times. For decades, the comics simply said it was nothing more than a stylized monogram designed by Clark and his adopted parents, something they whipped up together after deciding on his new alias. HOWEVER....Superman: Birthright, writer Mark Waid revealed that the symbol was not a family crest, as the films had first indicated, but was an ancient Kryptonian symbol that meant "hope." The name Superman came after the symbol was created.
Just Added! Even More Funky Clothing from Mr Gugu & Miss Go!
Probably one of the most 'out there', in your face and full of confidence brands we know, Poland born Mr Gugu and Miss Go have created some of the most daring to don clothing that has instantly won our hearts!
Not for the faint hearted, these bold designs are just about as subtle as a slap in the face, featuring some amazing colours and prints including king Hamsters and Hipster looking Cats, what's not to love??
If you love a Funky T-Shirt, a cooky jumper or even some wacky leggings, this is one brand you need in your life which is why we've tracked down our favourite items to bring you guys.
If you're looking to really spice up your summer style, look no further! We've just taken delivery of even more off the wall designs from this fantastic brand and we're sure they'll be a talking point wherever you decide to rock them.
Take a look at our latest collection...
If you're something of a wild cat, you'll love this
The beauty of our youth - a trip down memory lane.....
If you were born in the eighties/grew up in the nineties, this is sure to strike a nostalgic chord!
Your 'look' simply wasn't complete without these trusty beauty essentials.....
Hair Mascara
Sounded great but inevitably always ended up looking absolutely rubbish - even the posh Dior ones! And even worse was when they started flaking out - bright red/blue/purple dandruff was never going to be a good look. Thank god for the disguise of butterfly clips and scrunchies!
Photo credit: The Style Rawr
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 53!
Zippidy Doo Da! It has to be a bank holiday bonanza!
As waves rhythmically crash against rocks on a beach, let us be your tiny but eager archaeologist, equipped with a bright red bucket and spade as we excitedly build for you a castle of mega cinematic greatness surrounded by a mote of celluloid wonder so we can proudly raise our flag of retro movie awesomeness.
Have a happy retro weekend :-)
SATURDAY 25th MAY
Space Camp (1986)Watch 12:55pm-3:05pm (2 hours 10 minutes)
Six high-school students at a summer academy for would-be astronauts find themselves fighting for survival after being accidentally launched into orbit, and individually have to draw on their own particular talents as oxygen levels start to drop. Children's sci-fi adventure, starring Kate Capshaw, Tom Skerritt, Lea Thompson, Joaquin Phoenix and Tate Donovan.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 52!
Batten down the hatches, itâs only the weekend!
So like a big hairy spider dominantly standing in the centre of your bath tub, let us be your fearless Nanna, as we try and scoop you up in the giant glass of retro movie greatness before we squish you under the rolled up newspaper of cinematic awesomeness and wash you away in a flood of celluloid decadence.
SATURDAY 18th MAY
Beetlejuice (1988)Sky Movies Sci-fi & Horror 3:30pm-5:10pm (1 hour 40 minutes)
Recently deceased couple Adam and Barbara Maitland enlist the professional services of a hard-boiled veteran ghost to scare away the obnoxious yuppie family who have moved into their former home. Tim Burton's supernatural comedy, starring Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, Winona Ryder, Jeffrey Jones and Catherine O'Hara.
