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40s Collar Dress from New Look

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As Autumnal fare makes its way back on to the high street rails there's always an influx of retro styling to be found. With colour choices that fit ideally with a vintage inspired look, these 40s Collar Dresses from New Look are chic enough to wear all year round.

The dress is built on a classic tea dress shape, with subtle tailoring adding a delicate femininity to the flowing fabric. The wide collar and covered button fastenings are immediately pre-50s in style, creating a dress that's ideal for retro lovers, day or night.

Available in both colours shown, the dress costs £29.99 from New Look now.

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Categories / Homeware

Enamel Whistling Kettle by Riess

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If you want the truly traditional experience of making a proper cup of tea, then you really need a kettle that whistles.

This Enamel Whistling Kettle is made by Austria by Riess & Co. It has the traditional rounded shape, but has been specifically designed with a large base, so that the water heats up with the minimum amount of energy. It is actually more energy-efficient than an electric kettle. The kettle gives out a loud whistle when the water boils.

It is finished in white enamel and costs £46.40 from Manufactum.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Silk Waterfall Dress from French Connection

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A simple way to creating a true retro impact from fashion is to keep the design classic and simple, relying on the cut and draping to flatter the silhouette. That simplicity works best with well chosen fabrics, like in this Silk Waterfall Dress from French Connection.

The rich navy silk fabric does all the work, allowing for effortless draping of the dress across the body. The waterfall sleeve detailing adds some high end flair to a classic forties-inspired tea dress shape, creating eveningwear with real vintage credentials.

It's available from French Connection now for £135.

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Categories / Homeware, Music

Guitar Headstock Mugs

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Invisible Friend has designed this set of four Guitar Headstock Mugs.

Each of the mugs feature illustrations of iconic guitars: Fender Telecaster, Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster and Rickenbacker 330. They are recreated in bright pop art colours against a neutral background. An ideal way for a budding guitar hero to take his (or her) tea.

The set of four mugs costs £29.50, available exclusively from Not on the High Street.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Whitby mug from Mini Moderns

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Whitby mugIf you found yourself lusting over Mini Moderns' 1950s-inspired Whitby wallpaper but not able to run to the cost of a roll, they've launched a few options featuring this stylish design that are more purse friendly, such as this Whitby mug.

Featuring a detail of the distinctive seacape design, this mug is only available in one shade – the lido colour, which also matches one of the wallpaper colourways. The mug offers a taster for their full range of Whitby porcelain which is meant to be coming soon to their shop – we'll let you know when it does. Real enthusiasts can meanwhile invest in either or all of a cushion, canvas bag or a tea towel that also features the design. 

The mug costs £8. 

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Pussybow Midi Dress from ASOS

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While full length dresses have been the most popular hemline of choice for high street designers this summer, the beginnings of this Autumn's designs offers something decidedly different. It's something equally appealing to retro lovers, however, like this Pussybow Midi Dress from ASOS.

With the midi hem length comes an instant feel of vintage conservatism, with this dress tapping into the forties tea dress style. The pussy bow and elaborate neckline add a sophisticated glamour to the dress, while the bodice has an elegant simplicity. In a rich burgundy chiffon this tea dress is anything but ordinary, providing a higher end forties look with ease.

Get yours from ASOS now for £40.

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