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Postcard Purse from Monsoon Accessorize

Postcard purse

Many of the most interesting pieces of classic design come from the everyday items we often overlook. One such lasting image is the Airmail envelope, recreated by Accessorize in this From Paris With Love Postcard Purse.

The design features both side of an envelope front and back, with cute and kitschy Parisian logos adding a feel of long lost letters found in the junkshop. The classic red and blue diagonal stripes border the design, with a vintage-look cream shade throughout.

It's available now from Monsoon Accessorize for £7.

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Eighties Style Blazer from ASOS

Blazer

The blazer has made its way into most everyday wardrobes, in various guises. One of the most effective retro interpretations is the 1980s look, perfectly recreated in this Double Breasted Long Line Blazer from ASOS.

Taking inspiration from 80s androgyny, the blazer has an oversized menswear feel, made feminine by a sharp electric blue shade. Gold buttons complete the colour palette, while accentuated shoulders make an instant vintage style silhouette.

Get it online from ASOS for £65.

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Parisian Chic Collection from Next

Parisian chic
Next's womenswear has by now firmly established its transformation from the first stop for workwear to stockists of a chic and timeless staple collection. Their new Parisian Chic Collection is a great example of vintage inspired pieces that will form the basis of a lasting wardrobe.

Stand out pieces include a Chanel inspired tweed jacket, with a collarless look inspired by the designer's sixties collections. Coupled with kitschy knitwear, mini dresses and a variety of different skirt shapes, there's something for every retrophile's winter wardrobe.

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Mock Croc Handbag from Matalan

Matalan croc
Long strapped, or cross body bags are not only one of the most practical handbag choices for nights out, they're also a great route to retro style. This Mock Croc Handbag from Matalan is an affordable choice with some sixties chic.

The fake crocodile skin fabric provides a vintage feel along with a lasting structured shape. The fabric chain strap takes inspiration from classic Chanel bags, while the mustard colour is a real sixties classic shade. The rest of the design is kept simple and classic to wear it any time.

Get it now from Matalan for just £6.

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Adidas Sleeve Knit Scarf – like the arm of a tracktop

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I never have Adidas down for quirky and interesting design, but it seems to have gone the extra mile with the Adidas Sleeve Knit Scarf.

Yes, a scarf, just in time for winter. Except this scarf is designed to look like an old school tracktop, at least the arm of one, complete with three-stripe detailing and a small logo on the end.

Just the blue and white for the colour, which is priced at £25.

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Anna Dress by Pin Up Girl

Anna dress

Of the many pin up styled retro reproduction brands out there, most focus on eveningwear and dresses for very special occasions. This Anna Dress by Pin Up Girl has all the authenticity of the high glam pieces, but with more versatility for all occasions.

Taking a fifties look swing dress shape, the dress hugs the figure before kicking out into an A-line skirt. The demure hemline is offset by a risqué low v-neck and sleeveless cut to provide some rockabilly style sass. Finished in a black-backed cherry print this is instantly retro and easy to wear.

It's available in the UK from Hollywood Flame for £52.50. Also in a white-backed print.

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