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Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse spring/summer 2011 range

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The first range was launched last October and was generally well received. A good enough response for a second Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse collection, this time the spring/summer 2011 range.

According to Fred Perry, much of the range is apparently 'a tiki re-working' of Fred Perry classics, including the Harrington and the twin-tipped polo shirt. But with the collection now double its original size (32 pieces), there is also now room for bags, shoes and accessories plus a few new clothing designs.

See over the page for lots more images from the range, including a gingham bowling shirt, a Hawaiian print halter neck dress and shirt and scarlet red hot pants alongside accessories including the Amy barrel bag, wide waist straw belts, a printed silk scarf plus suede and leather moccasins in a variety of colours. On the shelves and on the website from Monday 7th March if you want to buy.

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Stone twill trench coat

Coat Although it's now officially spring time, it's pretty freezing outside, so hopping out in your new floral dress won't be possible without something warm like this stone twill trench coat.

It's the perfect colour for this time of year, mixing light modern colour and style with the classic vintage trench coat design. The trench is a style that will never go out of fashion so see this as an investment piece.

Get to Miss Selfridge, online or in store and buy your own for £65.

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‘Her birds fill the skies’ cameo necklace

300 Representing true, elegant nostalgia, this her birds fill the skies cameo necklace defines retro beauty.

A wedgewood blue cameo sits below a flock of swooping birds on a vintage 18 inch gold plated chain. It's quirky and different and we love it.

Get yours (before we buy them out) for £16.50 from Eclectic Eccentricity. The website is full of a delightful selection of similar crafted retro beauties.

 

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Cream Bow Heels from Marks and Spencer

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White high heels have come to have a terrible reputation in recent years, but it only takes one shade of difference to turn a pair into a classic vintage-look option. These Demi Wedge Bow Heels from Marks and Spencer are a cutesy retro pair that will pair with a great variety of looks from fifties to eighties.

The fabric uppers take away any hint of tackiness that might be present with faux leather, while keeping them affordable. With a rich cream shade, the bow detail adds just enough retro kitsch, while a simple rounded toe shape keeps things classic. Sweet and stylish, this pair will see you through a very vintage Summer.

They're now available from Marks and Spencer for just £25.

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Linen Tab Neck Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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As high street designs move from heavy Winter options to Spring and Summer collections, fabric choices allow for a whole new variety of textures and cuts to shine. This Linen Tab Neck Dress from Dorothy Perkins' Closet concession line is an ideal frock for warmer weather, with some stylish retro influence on show.

The simple shift cut is instantly sixties, with just enough figure skimming to create a sharp silhouette. With capped sleeves and a mid thigh hemline, the real gem is the tabbed high collar. With the ideal balance of conservatism and femininity, the pockets add a hint of wearable daytime style.

It's now available from Dorothy Perkins for £30.

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Carson Polka Dot Dress from Boohoo

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Polka dot print is a fabric choice that is perenially associated with retro styles, particularly 50s looks. The second decade that favoured the famous spots was the 1980s, malking this Carson Bustier Dress from Boohoo an ideally cutesy eighties look.

The dress has the ideal structure for the era, too, with a ruffle skirt and spaghetti straps creating a great prom silhouette. The sweetheart neckline and fitted bodice finish off a look that's instantly retro, and versatile enough to dress up or down for day or night.

It's available from Boohoo now for just £20.

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