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Gingerbread Man Jewellery from Kitsch-tique

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While the number one cutesy charm in retro jewellery at the moment seems to be cupcakes of all shapes and sizes, there's another sweet treat that has caught our eye. From online jewellery retailers Kitsch-tique these Gingerbread Man Jewellery pieces have all the kitsch appeal of cupcake necklaces, without falling foul of cliché.

Available as a pair of simple stud earrings or a small pendant necklace, the jewels are made from plastic buttons in an edible shade of gingerbread brown. Thanks to their simple and light materials, they're a bit of a bargain to boot.

Get them online from Kitsch-tique at £4.50 for the necklace or £3 for the earrings.

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Conversation Dress by Miss Selfridge

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Tea dresses in a classic forties and fifties style are becoming increasingly common on the high street at the moment, allowing designers to push the style further than block colours and understated prints. While that approach can be hit and miss for retro lovers, this Conversation Dress by Miss Selfridge gets it spot on.

The structure is chic and timeless, with a sailor-style collar adding some fifties appeal to a late-forties dress shape. With a delicate butterfly print throughout, monochrome colouring is softened and feminine thanks to the use of cream instead of bright white.

It's available now from Miss Selfridge for £39.

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Tie Front Denim Shirt from Boohoo

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Among all the traditional femininity and pin-up chic, one of the most characteristic fashion trends of the 1950s was the crossover of menswear into women's wardrobes. From taking workwear denims into the mainstream, to wearing pieces of military garb, the fifties set the trend for decades to come.

This Tie-front Denim Shirt is an ideal choice for that injection of retro charm. It takes a men's shirt shape, in utilitarian denim fabric, and adds some sex appeal with a high tie front and sewn 'rolled sleeves'. Adaptable for many retro looks from fifties to 70s, this shirt is a truly versatile piece.

Get it online from Boohoo for £18.

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Vinnie Canvas T Bar Shoes from Topshop

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T-bar strap shoes are always an easy and effective way to achieve a mid-20th century style, providing that timeless finish to outfits from the twenties to the sixties. For those who find heels hard to bear, Topshop have provided an ideal alternative in these Vinnie Canvas Flats, with all the chic of their heeled sisters.

Made from a cotton canvas, the shoes are comfortable enough for wearing every day and dancing in all night, with a suede toe cap and leather strap too. The peach shade adds some extra retro appeal, providing an unusual take on old fashioned jazz shoes. Practical doesn't always have to compromise on pretty, eh?

They're available from Topshop now for £25.

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Hello Sailor Doughboy Hat by Lilly Lewis

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While we’ve featured many subtle nautical inspired pieces from the high street this Spring and Summer, sometimes occasion calls for something decidedly more daring in your retro wardrobe. This Hello Sailor Doughboy Hat by Lilly Lewis is just such an accessory, ready to inject some undeniable spark into any outfit.

With a definite thread of inspiration coming from fifties pin-up fashion, this handmade gem ticks all the right boxes for a vintage inspired look. With red and blue breton stripes, the rosette detail is just the perfect addition to a subtle shape and size. Ideal for instantly adding a retro edge to any outfit.

It’s available online in the UK from Dollydagger for £39.

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