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Cherry Print Frame Bag from Oasis

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Among a myriad of retro print choices, a perennial favourite that's back all over the high street is cherry print. An instantly rockabilly-styled fifties choice, this Cherry Print Frame Bag from Oasis provides a perfectly versatile vintage inspired accessory.

The structure is simple and classic, with a vintage style clasp frame and short chain handle. The candy-coloured cherry shade ideally captures the kitschy edge of fifties style, much easier to carry off in accessories for everyday wear.

It's available now from Oasis for £20.

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Red Perspex Lips Clutch by Lulu Guinness

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Just in case you hadn't noticed the shops bombarding you with tacky cards and heart-shaped ephemera recently, it's Valentine's Day today. Before you reach in a blind panic for the same old flowers and bubbly, why not really treat the retro devotee in your life with the Red Perspex Lips Clutch by handbag designer extraordinaire Lulu Guinness.

In 2011, Lulu celebrates her 22nd year as one of the UK's best handbag designers and this piece really captures the spirit of what she's about. Inspired by Salvador Dali's iconic Mae West Lips sofa from 1937, the clutch is a show-stopping scarlet perspex lined with black grosgrain. If you order online before midnight on Valentine's Day and enter the code LOVELULU01, you will receive a free 'Glamour Girl' bracelet. Virtually guaranteed to please your favourite lady more than a teddy and a box of chocolates.

The clutch is £225 and is available from the Lulu Guinness website.

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River Island Pink Patent Cut Out Bag

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There's no better way to update your look for spring than with a fresh new handbag and this sugared-almond pink confection ticks all the right boxes.

It's a good size with a couple of pockets inside to organise all your bits and bobs and a handy shoulder strap. The real appeal however, is in the gorgeous pink patent embellishment which stands out in relief in a geometric art deco design. Visible stitching and polished metal detailing on the handle help to give a luxe-feel that will get you set for the new season.

It costs £39.99 from River Island

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Sophie Messenger Bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs

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Among the satchels and Chanel-a-likes, current designers can often forget the myriad of other retro influences available to them in bag design. Tapping into something a little less seen, this Sophie Messenger Bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs is a cute little piece that will last through many seasons to come.

It's appeal comes from a sweet simplicity, with a bubbly and rounded messenger shape creating a borderline kitschy feeling. In a stone grey leather, the gold hardware keeps the colour palette classic and timeless. With a simple rounded handle to finish, this is the sort of handbag you'll be wearing with everything.

Get it online from Matches Fashion for £425.

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Vintage Handbags at The Stellar Boutique

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The best vintage boutiques can be trusted to separate the wheat from the chaff, stocking lots of products of great quality. With the advent of online vintage retailers, the days of trawling through endless rails isn't the only way to find a treasure.

The Stellar Boutique is one of those rare retailers with a great eye, as shown by their latest vintage handbag range. With a great variety of bags from the fifties to the eighties, there's plenty of choice from the everyday to some hard to find designer pieces.

The prices are a steal too, starting under £20.

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Tapestry Bag from New Look

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Embroidery, tapestry and needlepointed fabrics were not long ago confined to the houses of our grandparents and the back room of the charity shop. Taking back the best parts of these often-forgotten design techniques, retro fashion has embraced it in pieces like this Tapestry Bag from New Look.

The classic shape of the handbag, including a clip frame and loose metallic strap, lets the intricate fabric shine against its simplicity. With a floral tapestry design, the bag has added texture along with a truly vintage look that's easy to pair with a wide variety of styles.

It's available now from New Look for a discounted price of just £9.74.

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