Styleboard: Retro Honeymoon

Vintage style is huge right now and looks great under the sun. Just think of all those cute pin up girl images you see: They lounge on the beach with a cocktail in their hand and a flower pinned up in their flowing curls. Gorgeous! It’s not difficult to channel this look for your own style.

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For looking cute on the beach, you need a perfect pin up swimsuit. This blue gingham bikini is £29.00 from Dolly Dagger and is just adorable. With a frilly skirted detail to the bottoms that matches the frill on the cups, you will look cute as a button. The cherry motif on the bikini bottoms add a lovely little touch whilst the string ties give a modern cheekiness. Ideal to make a splash on the beach!

This sexy underwear set would certainly give your new husband a treat! Made from peach satin, hugely flattering to all skin tones, it consists of a cheeky bullet bra, a pair of saucy knickers (choose from deep, bikini, french or thong) and a deep suspender belt for holding up those seamed stockings. Named Harlow after the legendary silver screen star Jean Harlow, these will make you feel as sexy as you look. From £67 for the set at What Katie Did. Check out their other ranges of underwear, corsetry and stockings whilst you’re there- it’s a treasure trove!

Don’t forget to pack some killer shoes! For stunning style, who better than Vivienne Westwood? These red patent pairs are just sensational with a curved heel, retro slingback style and funky bow on the cute peep toe. The best part? These shoes don’t come with a designer price tag- they are a bargain at £88. They’ll look amazing adding a twist to a daytime outfit or to dress up for the evening.

Speaking of the evening, you’ll need something special to slip into for those romantic dinners for two. This Vivien of Holloway dress is just ideal. Inspired by the 1950s tiki dresses of Hawaii, it has a wrap around sarong- style skirt and a supportive yet sexy halterneck. The boned bodice holds everything in and gives you a welcome cleavage boost- your husband won’t be able to take his eyes off you! Available in a vast range of fabric designs, this blue and white polkadot is just one of the classic styles. It will be the best £89 you’ve ever spent!

Finally, something a little more practical. This light denim playsuit from Tara Starlet is the perfect versatile item to pack in your case. Throw it on over your swimsuit to wear to the beach, team with wedges and a red cardigan for a day at the shops or wrap up in a long sleeved t- shirt and tights for a chilly evening trip. You’ll look adorable whatever you team it with. At just £56, it’s fantastic value.