I met Kelly at Love Vintage last summer
on a very sunny day in an old school in Wenove
As I passed under the super cute bunting
and saw all the cars outside filled with vintage loot
my heart smiled as I knew that I would have THE most happy morning
It was a great time and as well as searching through the racks of beautiful clothes
that Kelly was selling - as well as bags - shoes - jewellery (pure heaven)
it was also fabby to have a long chat with a very lovely lady
So without further a do - I will hand over to Kelly
and just say that I am delighted she is my first Take Five interviewee of the new year
Hi Everyone
I'm Kelly and I lovingly own Maggies Dress
Maggiesdress aim to provide vintage clothing for woman all of shapes and sizes
giving confidence to try different styles
We love to play with clothing and style our models to give ideas on how to wear vintage and retro
We handpick lovely clothing, accessories and shabby-chic
homeware from a variety of sources using our experience or selling vintage
Although we sell predominately online we also have stalls at vintage fairs throughout the country including Blind Lemon Cardiff and It’s Darling Bath
SIGHT
So far this year my favourite thing seen is the John French calendar
with the most beautiful classic and elegant pictures all in black and white
With thanks to the V&A for these pictures and giving me the starting point
to find out more on his photography
HEAR
Ooooh lots of music on my ipod and I find it hard to choose so I’ll choose a few favourites…
American Sweetheart music from 1950s with special inspiration from Buddy Holly
I am also quite liking the sound of Ellie Goulding’s beautiful voice especially Starry Eyes
As a back up my favourite albums … Live – Throwing Copper & Nirvana - Never mind
The Pierces are another band which I hoping will break through to mainstream this year
TASTE
I have a strange obsession for Marks & Spencer Sweet Pickle Beetroot …
gorgeous with cheese or bacon sandwiches
Other than that my friend has just started her own biscuit & cookie business
and her shortbread is to die for
I’m not really the cook in our house; my partner does most of it
so the only recipe I can recommend is the Jamie Oliver - Potato and Leek soup - Lush!
SMELL
I adore L’Occtaine scents as they are often fresh and fruity
My particular scent of the moment is their Citrus Verbena Summer Fragrance
which has light lemon tones
TOUCH
We will be moving this year and as always have a very tight budget,
so I will be using re-claimed picture frames and crockery to mis-match
all around the house will lots of little eccentric touches here and there
I collect large Cath Kidson mugs
and hope to get some of the new collection for my birthday (big hint)
I look to John Lewis and Graham Greene for ideas and inspiration
Catch us on facebook
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Kelly
I had the pleasure of spending a day on a shoot for the Maggies Dress website. Kelly is lovely and handpicks some fantastic stock.
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Posted by: Gemma | January 29, 2011 at 02:07 PM
I'll pick a few favorites. Latin music love 1950's with the special inspiration of Buddy Holly. I am also very pleased with the beautiful voice of Ellie Goulding is particularly Starry Eyes.
Posted by: custom picture frame | January 29, 2011 at 03:03 PM