Objects To Covet This Week

VINTAGE VOGUE PRINTS 

(AND VANITY FAIR. AND THE NEW YORKER)

So many of us love vintage Vogue covers and photos that it's no wonder Conde Nast has set up a store to cater for demand. Whether you're collecting them to frame, or just browsing for a beautiful gift for a stylish friend, these covers are completely irresistible. And covetable! Just look at this 1964 photo by Cecil Beaton. The Vanity Fair and New Yorker covers are fantastic too. www.condenaststore.com

SHOWER CURTAINS WITH WITTY WORDPLAY

Dave Eggers must do some serious thinking in his shower. The word meister (McSweeney's) has joined up with 826 Valencia, couture Parisian shower curtain manufacturer Izola and The Thing Quarterly to create an epistolary shower curtain. McSweeney was awarded a TED prize for his creative innovations. It's not surprising. The curtain is available as part of the current Thing Quarterly – a limited edition magazine that seems to be a little like Visionnaire magazine. Only edgier. {www.thethingquarterly.com}

LOVELY RUGS 

I love Dash and Albert rugs. The only problem is deciding which ones to buy. You start loving one, and then lean to another, and then wonder if you have room for a third? dashandalbert.com

A SWEET RETRO SWIMSUIT

I realise summer's almost over here in Australia, but it's still warm through to late March. And of course it's coming over the horizon up there in the northern hemisphere. If you haven't noticed that swimsuits are swinging back to the sexy, glamorous, Hollywood-style piece, then better check out the fashion mags. They're coming back to poolside lounges with a lycra vengeance. My fav new find is Sirens Swimwear, which has some of the prettiest pieces this side of the Beverly Hills Hotel. www.sirensswimwear.com.au

A NEW FROCK FROM MARLENE BIRGER

Danish designer Marlene Birger continues to produce clothes that are so sexy, they could stand on a street corner and pick up all on their own. The Summer 12 collection is dazzling. (Details on the website.) And if you haven't seen her book yet, do look for it. Her homes are as gorgeous as her clothes. bymalenebirger.com

ANOTHER NEW FROCK FROM ODD MOLLY

Have you discovered Swedish fashion label Odd Molly yet? No? Well, it's has THE loveliest things. And their pretty tunics are rapidly becoming the tops of choice for many fashion lovers. They're like old-fashioned frocks or pinafores (remember those?), with smocking, curious pockets in delightful places and even writing embroidered in secret spots. I've bought three. The tunics are the best – perfect for tossing over jeans, for picking up the kids, for ducking out to the supermarket, or even wearing to a casual picnic. They'd also be perfect for a weekend away, paired with jeans, some boots and a long cardigan if it's chilly. Browse the website. Some seasons are more subdued than others. The colourful collections are the best. And I just love the website. (For Australian shoppers, the label is available in Eco D stores.) www.oddmolly.com

AND PERHAPS ANOTHER FROCK FROM MIST

I've just discovered Mist. I know a lot of people already know about this cute little label but I must have been under a writer's rock somewhere, oblivious to everything. But after discovering this year's collection of dresses at Fenton and Fenton, I'm now a full Mist convert. Look how gorgeous they are? How could you not adore them? Made in Bali, they're full of charm, colour, details and delightful cuts. Great for summer but also fab for autumn wear (cute over jeans) or for throwing in a suitcase when you're travelling as an emergency dress or top if you encounter hot weather. www.mistasiapacific.com.au

A NEW PAIR OF WELLIES FROM JOULES

Everyone knows about Hunter boots but Joules wellies are lovely too – and they're cheaper and quite often prettier. I also love the story behind the company. As the website explains, country people are quite colourful people, but their clothing used to be quite the opposite. So Tom Joules, the founder, designed 100 bright pink wellies. They sold like hot cakes. And Joules was born. For he's a welly good fellow... And so say many of us. www.joules.com