Va-Va-Vintage...

Yes, I love the 70's trend that hit the catwalks at the Marc Jacobs SS '11 show as much as the next fashion fanatic. And no, my purse strings will definitely not stretch that far. But there is hope my fashion forward friends. Why should we consider taking out a loan to afford our favourite trends when we could just go vintage? Not only would we save ourselves some much needed pennies but would end up throwing some serious on-trend retro styling in to the mix. You want my advice? Hit the web, where there are loads of one off vintage finds just waiting to be snapped up.

So, here's my guide to creating the latest trends with one off vintage pieces from what I consider to be the best retro hotspots online (for links to all websites featured, see directory to the right of this post)...

'70's Style

Red floral top. £15, rokit.co.uk

Leather shoulder bag. £20, absolutevintage.co.uk

'Daisy Chain' floral sundress. £45, gigivintage.co.uk

Animal Print

Leopard print dress, £25 absolutevintage.co.uk

Leopard print scarf, £24 myvintage.co.uk

White

'Snow Queen' white faux fur dress. Was £45 now £35, gigivintage.co.uk

White '50's prom dress. £110, myvintage.co.uk

Bold colour

Lime green courts. £35, rokit.co.uk

Romantic

Beaded dress. £65, rokit.co.uk

Floral print

Midi length skirt (THE length skirt to be seen in this season!). £24, myvintage.co.uk

Nautical

Navy culottes. £26, myvintage.co.uk