This Amylee Beach Towel from Agent Provocateur is the perfect antidote to the winter-weather blues.
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Sienna Black Platform Peep Toe Shoes from Topshop
Some styles never date and go on being reinvented season after season – these Platform Peep Toe Shoes from Topshop are one such style.
This latest incarnation comes in classic shiny black leather with a whopping 5.5 inch heel, somewhat mitigated by the platform sole. The peep toe adds to the pin-up vibe and leg lengthening appeal - a perfect accompaniment to the Autumn/Winter season's pencil skirts starting to appear in the shops.
In addition to black, there are metallic silver and champagne colour options, and a pink pair with black polka dots.
The shoes cost £62 from Topshop – check them out on the website.
Hawaiian Play Suit from Tara Starlet
It's only the beginning of August so, if you haven't as yet, pack your bags and head down to your nearest seaside spot to indulge in ice cream & penny waterfalls while there's still time.
This Hawaiian Play Suit from Tara Starlet is an absolute must have for all you beach-bound beauties this summer. Available in 3 tropical prints, the glamourous one-piece features a tie halterneck, button down front and contrast tie front. Team with sunglasses and a flower in your hair for the full retro pin up effect, and possibly bring a cardi in case of typical British summertime weather.
£60 from the Tara Starlet website.
Red Leopard Print Shift Dress from Topshop
One of the most enduringly appealing aspects of mid-20th century womenswear was the ability to cover everything up and still ooze sex appeal. Fifties inspired looks arguably capture this mood best, with items like this Red Leopard Shift Dress from Topshop displaying that sexy sophistication.
The shift dress shape is simplistic, tailored to create a defined waist and accentuated hips. While a high neckline and knee-length skirt cover up, the use of a racy red leopard print taps into the pin-up aesthetic to create instant retro appeal.
It's available now from Topshop's Edited collection for £46.
High Waisted Denim Shorts from Boohoo
The weather across Britain may have taken a turn for the decidedly un-Summery, but that's no reason not to snap up some stylishly retro garb while it's on offer. This pair of Rebecca High Waisted Shorts from Boohoo are the sort of wardrobe staple that no fifties lover should pass up, regardless of season.
The tight fitting shorts have the ideal silhouette for a fifties pin-up chic, with a longer leg and turn-ups balancing the hip-hugging fit. The key to the vintage-look appeal, however, is the extra high waist, featuring matelot buttons for a hint of nautical fifties flair.
Get yours from Boohoo now for just £15.
Pin Up Jeans by Cooperative
The perfect pair of capri pants can be all you need to create an effortless pin up inspired look, but they're often hard to track down on the high street. These classically styled Pin Up Jeans by Cooperative are now available at Urban Outfitters, offering an unmistakeably fifties inspired look.
The use of denim is unusual but effective, with a light pastel blue shade tying in with the pin up aesthetic. With a high waistline and matelot buttons at the hip, the detailing is minimal enough to create a figure hugging pair that you can wear regularly.
They're now available from Urban Outfitters UK for £55.
