For those who love to indulge in a bit of retro fantasy, throwing a 1950s-themed party on New Year's Eve may result in pure bliss. Indeed, with New Look-inspired circle skirts suddently everywhere and grey suits de rigueur, finding the ideal outfit will be easy. But when it comes to decorations, serving glasses and other accoutrements, things might get a bit trickier. We've scoured the world's largest flea market (eBay, of course), so that you can throw the perfect Eames era-inspired soiree this December 31st.
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Chip-and-Dip Bowls with Diamond Pattern (buy it now price, $39.99) This gorgeous vintage chip bowl comes with an attachable matching dip bowl. We love the detailing here, particularly the gold trim and purple-and-red diamond pattern.
Hopalong Cassidy 4" Coaster (starting bid, $4) Round-up a selection of these charming paper coasters; your table will thank you for it post-party.
Short Illustrated Apron (starting bid, $4.99) If you're mixing the drinks and preparing the canapés this New Year's Eve, try a short apron on for size. This one has a satirical illustration of a 1950s housewife at home cooking while the kids and Dad are on vacation. Indeed, it's best left to those who wear their penchant for irony on their sleeve (or dress)!

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Set of Eight 16 oz. Aluminum Tumblers (starting bid, $19.99) These colorful, retro-style tumblers are great for non-alcoholic beverages (or an egg cream spiked with Kahlua).
Kettle Popcorn Maker (buy it now price, $88) This new popcorn maker is fashioned after a 1950s original, a great combination of classic aesthetics and modern convenience. Makes ten cups per batch.
North Carolina Souvenir Drink Tray (starting bid, $9.99) State-themed trays were wildly popular souvenirs in the 1950s, and it's easy to see why: Their novelty is infectious. This lovely design from North Carolina holds seven drinks at a time.

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Four Ballerina Cocktail Sticks (buy it now price, $2) If you're throwing a 1950s-themed fete, there will certainly be cocktails served at the bar. These cutesy cocktail sticks will add some spunk to your cheese-stuffed olives.
Three Tin/Lithograph Noisemakers (current bid, $9.99) Featuring nostalgic scenes from New Year's past, these 1950s-era noisemakers couldn't be a more perfect fit.
Hollywood Cocktails Recipe Book (starting bid, $4.99) If you'd like to choose from more cocktail recipes than what's on your new shaker, this book is filled with classics, as well as the movies in which they've made an appearance.
Lauren Sherman is a fashion and culture writer based in Brooklyn. She spent the last four years on staff at Forbes.


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