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Lolita Pinup Pumps from Pinup Couture

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Vamped up footwear is a key element to a sexy fifties look, especially for pinup styles. Pinup Couture never put a foot wrong with their dresses, and their high heels are no different. These Lolita Pinup Pumps are the ideal finishing touch for a variety of fifties inspired styles.

With a dangerously high stiletto heel, combined with a stacked platform, the peep toe style is a perennial classic. With a peep toe and kitschy bow at the vamp, the lipstick red shade is allowed to shine.

They're available online from Pinup Girl Boutique for $44.

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Clue Patent Slingbacks by Jimmy Choo

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Those finishing touches for your wardrobe can make all the difference towards achieving a truly vintage look. For those of us who like to switch between eras, a pair of classic and timeless shoes are ideal, like these Clue Patent Slingbacks by Jimmy Choo.

In a luxuriously high shine patent leather, the navy shade of these slingbacks is rich and luxurious enough to achieve a higher end look immediately. The slingback and peep toe structure, along with a slim heel, allow them to be paired with looks from the sixties right up to the 1980s with equal style.

Get them online in the UK from Net-a-Porter for £395.

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Categories / Books, Men's Fashion

Reviewed: The Ivy Look by Graham Marsh and JP Gaul

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If you have an interest in classic men's fashion of the mid-50s to the mid-60s, you might want to check out The Ivy Look by Graham Marsh and JP Gaul.

Pitched as 'an illustrated pocket guide', it's part heritage and part style guide for the ivy league look, dominant some 50 years back but still with a timeless appeal in the modern era for many.

The book is out now, but you can read a full review over at our His Knibs site.

The Ivy Look by Graham Marsh and JP Gaul reviewed

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Bow Dolly Shoes by Poetic Licence

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Dolly shoes are a great go to choice for almost any mid 20th century outfit, with perennial style that doesn't seem to be going out of style any time soon. This pair of Bow Dolly Shoes by Poetic Licence have a classic but cutesy style that's truly versatile too.

The lower heel height allows this shoe to work for day or night time, evoking a fifties style dance shoe style. The t-bar fastening ties in with that look, while a spot print and kitschy bow give a retro appeal that can span well into 1960s looks too.

They're available from Oli online now for £60.

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Leopard Print Court Shoes from River Island

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Animal prints go in and out of mainstream fashion, but they have long remained a popular piece in retro fashion wardrobes. For an instant injection of 50s style, leopard print is always a classic – especially effective in your accessories.

These Leather Leopard Print Court Shoes from River Island are the ideal choice for regular wear. With a closed toe and exaggerated bubbly front. A wearable mid heel means the shape isn't over the top, allowing the bold leopard print to shine.

Get them now from River Island for £49.99.

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Vivienne Westwood shoe retrospective at Selfridges

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Since making her mark in the 1970s, Vivienne Westwood's designs have continued to innovate and inspire. A new display at London's Selfridges - Vivienne Westwood Shoes, An Exhibition 1973 – 2010 – celebrates her contribution to the world of footwear. 

The display is situated in the store's Ultralounge and will contain almost 200 pairs of shoes. It'll include the now iconic pirate boot, dating from the 80s and her rocking horse shoes, as well as the platforms in the style that famously caused Naomi Campbell to take a tumble on the catwalk that time. It'll be brought up-to-date with her recent collaboration with Melissa (pictured), shoes that owe more than a passing nod to retro influences. 

The exhibition runs from 26 August until 22 September. 

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