Maggies Dress - Take Five Interview

 
 
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

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Kelly

Comments

[Gemma]

I had the pleasure of spending a day on a shoot for the Maggies Dress website. Kelly is lovely and handpicks some fantastic stock.
x

[custom picture frame]

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.