As high heels become increasingly towering, the classics of shoe design are still in the shops if you look hard enough. Hush Puppies have been a staple of classic shoes for decades, and they haven’t stopped producing the goods, as evidenced by these Marigold courts.
With a sizeable dollop of forties styling, these courts are perfect for day or nightwear in three colours of leather.
They’re a bit of a bargain at £50 new in shops and online.
Launched just two years ago, Kate & Kass is already a label with impressive output and popularity, and it’s easy to see why. Drawing inspiration from 1960s films and female icons of the time, designer Anya Teresse marries modern techniques with retro styling perfectly.
Shown here is one of my favourite sixties inspired pieces, the Bam Bam dress. With a wonderfully simple minidress shape, the tailoring and cut are perfectly imitated.
For info about their many online stockists and new designs for the coming Autumn, check out the Kate & Kass website.
It might seem a little late to start browsing sunglasses, but for plenty of us they’re an all year round must have. If you’re looking to invest in design classics that won’t fall apart, or soon go out of style, then these Oliver Goldsmith Audrey sunglasses are worth a look.
Available in this honeycomb pattern or a more classic black, the classic ‘Jackie O’ shape gets another round, this time named for another famous lover of the style.
They’re available now from Browns Fashion online, but they don’t comb cheap at £195.
Accessories are the simplest way to breathe life into your vintage inspired wardrobe. If you’re not ready to splash out on another season’s worth of threads then some well chosen accompaniments are all you need.
These Bow Driver Gloves from Oasis are a great choice for the coming colder months. In authentic-looking faux leather, their open back detailing and tailored fit lend great vintage looks.
They’re a great investment too at £22 from Oasis online or in the shops.
There’s been a growing trend for the ‘2 in 1’ dress on the high street recently, with everyone wanting to grab a slice of the figure flattering action. Of course, this shape comes straight from the pinup and rockabilly style, with curve hugging fabrics and high waisted cuts.
This wiggle style 2 in 1 dress from Wallis is a great choice as it combines a classic plaid check with a pussybow shirt design. Finding itself left somewhere between preppy and all out minx, this is a great 50s inspired look for day or night that won’t break the bank.
It’s available new in stores at Wallis for £40.
As the weather takes a turn for the worse, it’s time for the heavier fabrics to come out of the closet. Thankfully for most of us, that means much loved cold weather trends can make their comeback.
This distinctly seventies influenced cord trench coat from Miss Selfridge is a perfect Autumn/Winter addition to any wardrobe. With the double breasted design and pleated skirt, it’s a knock out shape in a firm favourite fabric.
It’s new in stores and online now for a very reasonable £65.
