Michael Jackson tribute: Pop Legend 1958-2009

By Annie Deakin

  HIStory - has ended abruptly


Remember Jacko in his glory days, before he'd gone plastic surgery-happy and before the court cases and spiralling debt. This framed Michael Jackson print (47.47)from Easy Art shows him in his musical, fashion and performance heyday.

I just can't stop loving you

What better way to pay your respects? The I Love You Michael Jackson pillowcase (4.99), available at Amazon, is ideal for all fans.

You wanna be startin' somethin'

I nearly dropped my own mug of tea this morning when I heard the news of his death! Why not start your day with a nice slurp of tea from a mug with, well Michael Jackson's mug on it. Drinking from a white ceramic Michael Jackson mug (3.99), also from Amazon, will enable you to commemorate the superstar several times a day.

Don't stop 'til you get enough

Sad times are upon us, even more now I've realised he definitely won't be releasing any more thriller-esque hits or performing on stage ever again. Recreate the many top tens that Jackson did release with Guitar Hero World Tour (78.29), from Argos. It has many of his much-loved classics for you to rock out to 'til you get enough of a Jackson fix.

Rock with you

Always one for something quirky and unique, I reckon Jacko would have loved the Pallucco Lalinea CD and DVD storage wall unit (667.73) from Nest. It will light up and illuminate your collection of greatest hits and DVD's of his many concerts, peformances and documentaries to make them a focal point - just as he was in real life.

The man in the mirror

Michael Jackson was a fashion icon throughout his pop reign and was well known for his flamboyant style and costume - both off and on stage. He wore sequinned or velvet military jackets, leather jackets, bell bottoms trousers and recently he has rarely been seen without his mirrored aviator sunnies. Be the man in the mirror with the self-adhesive Aviator mirror (78.70) at Made in Design.

Off the wall

Like all his albums, Off The Wall was a huge hit - as was the new look which came with it. This is when his craze for tuxedo jackets really took off, with pegged trousers, black shoes and, of course, the dazzling white socks. Dress your feet with white sport socks (4) from John Lewis.

The way you make me feel

The superstar often said in interviews that he wanted to be loved - by his fans in particular - which is why I think he would have liked the message on this Love cushion (65) from Barker and Stonehouse. The silver knots and glittering diamantes also match his fashion style and his sparkly personality.

Carousel

The pop sensation died in his Los Angeles home but he lived in the famous Neverland ranch until late last year. After he bought it in 1988 he turned into a private amusement park and for a while children were allowed to play the glamouros carousels and huge ferris wheel. Make your own mini version with the K'Nex double ferris wheel kit (47) from Littlewoods.

Thriller

You can also have fun on a virtual amusement park with Nintendo Wii's Wonderworld amusement park game (12.59), available from Argos, which is self-described as having '35 thrilling rides and games'. It's a 3D world of games, rides and prizes but I bet they're nothing compared to Jackson's real-life version.

Annie Deakin is a journalist, fashion and furniture expert and editor at mydeco.com and is currently very impressed by the great range of kitchens, clocks and desks.

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