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Leopard Bayswater Bag by Mulberry

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Leopard print has by now reached near saturation as a retro print choice, but thanks to its lasting appeal across many decades it's going nowhere. While some leopard print items may end up looking more Bet Lynch than Bettie Page (no bad thing, in our opinion), there are plenty which retain that higher end classic look.

This Leopard version of the Bayswater Bag by Mulberry has an undeniable air of luxury about it, with use of a calf hair fabric and sparing gold-look hardware. Making it easier to wear leopard print with everything, the bag is oversized enough to make a big impression, without looking overworn like many dresses and coats can.

It's available in the UK from My Wardrobe, at Mulberry's usual high cost – this time £1650.

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Categories / Books, Women's Fashion

Style Me Vintage – Easy Step-By-Step Techniques For Creating Classic Hairstyles by Belinda Hay

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The Lauren Rennells Vintage Hairstyling book was popular a year or so back, so we suspect Style Me Vintage – Easy Step-By-Step Techniques For Creating Classic Hairstyles by Belinda Hay will be equally well-received.

It claims to be everything you'll need to create vintage hairstyles from the 1930s to the 1960s, offering those step-by-step instructions, detailed photographs of the styles in question and a few tips and techniques to get things just right.

A hardback book with 112 pages from Pavilion, it's out on 4th October 2010, with Amazon now doing discounted pre-orders at £7.49.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Art Deco Alexa Hairband by Rock ‘n Rose

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Pre-war retro looks are much less common on the high street, so it can often take a little bit more digging for lovers of twenties and thirties fashion to find affordable items. These Alexa Headbands from vintage-style accessories brand Rock 'N Rose are a rare gem, at a snip too.

The UK based designers have a knack for simple and stylish vintage pieces, and this piece is no different. The use of sequins within a sharp art deco fan design gives some very twenties sparkle to a simple item. The hairband makes it an easy piece to wear for any occasion to boot.

Get them online from Rock 'N Rose for £22 each.

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