Shop Update: Pretty in Pink

1980s Jean Muir fuschia pink wool dress

If you follow me on instagram, you'll know that I recently got back from a trip to the beautiful Spanish Coast of Catalonia. The time away gave me space to think and I arrived home in England full of ideas of where I want to take Elly Maggy Vintage... But more of that in a future blog post. For now, I'm stopping by to share some sweet pink and neutral pieces that hit the shop recently. As always click on the links to view the listings on Etsy. 

1960s slip by Prova

Vintage pink pyjamas

1950s Mother of Pearl necklace

Metallic flowers rounded beaded purse

1950s Aurora Borealis crystal necklace

1930s teardrop crystal choker necklace

Joanna souvenir name necklace

80s white slouchy knit tank

80s does 40s classic neutral blouse

Shop Update: Pretty Fancies

Mid-century 'Little Women' sherry glasses

  It's been a little while since I posted a shop update here but I am getting back on track and have a ton of new goodies to share with you. This latest update has some recently-listed pretty fancies to enjoy... and there's more to come soon!

50s 60s Bon Phit peach ruched gloves

1950s crepe purse and floral embroidered handkerchief

1960s gold crochet purse

1950s textured black crepe purse

1960s convertible silver fishnet purse

Shop Update: Finishing Touches

1940s faux pearl necklace with original silk-lined presentation box

Sometimes outfits are all about finding the right finishing touch... whether that's a printed silk scarf or a pretty vintage necklace. So that's why I've been busy stocking up the accessories section of Elly Maggy Vintage.

From a seventies statement piece to forties faux pearls, this latest shop update has something for everyone. And for me, it's the brilliant Vera Neumann scarf. If you're a fan too, be sure to stay tuned for some special Vera-related blog posts in the near future!  

1960s geometric necklace

1980s floral print scarf

1950s teardrop rhinestone necklace

1960s seafoam leaf necklace

1980s Vera Neumann silk scarf

1950s interlocking leaves necklace

1970s wood and cork statement necklace

Best of 2016

April: 50s cotton dress by Lucinda of California | June: 1940s Summer Garden skirt | May: 1950s pink cotton blouse

Happy New Year! As is tradition, here's a round-up of some of my favourite pieces that found new homes in 2016. I think my very favourite is the beautiful late 30s Horrockses fabric swimsuit which left Elly Maggy Vintage to join the collection of the world's first ever bikini museum. I hope to share a photo here on the blog... once the museum opens in 2018! 

November: Late 1930s Horrockses fabric swimsuit by Martin White | July: 40s / 50s buttons bolero | August: 1970s crochet top by Lilly Gould of London

In the meantime, I'm looking forward to finding lots of new vintage in 2017 and have some exciting plans in the works for the shop... I'll be making announcements here soon!

April: 90s Kenzo jacket | March: 1970s shirt dress by Leygil of London | June: 70s wicker tote bag

September: 1930s sheer cotton maxi dress | September: 1970s Indian cotton wrap skirt | November: 1930s sequined purse

Vintage cocktails + a mid-century home bar collection

1950s atomic shot glasses set

It has been a while since I've listed anything in the homewares section of the shop but I just couldn't resist adding these super sweet mid-century drinkware sets... Bought together, they make a pretty cool instant home bar collection!

1950s gold grapevine tumblers

 I love the gold frosted grapevine tumblers and quirky atomic shot glasses... but the star of the show has to be the cocktail recipe coasters!

Mid-century cocktail recipe coasters

 As always, you can click on the captions to shop the collection on Etsy. And, in case you're itching to re-create some mid-century mixed drinks, I wanted to share the full recipes with you here on the blog:

Brandy Toddy

1 and a 1/2 oz brandy

1 teaspoonful granulated sugar

hot water to taste

nutmeg

Rob Roy (Scotch Manhattan)

2/3 Scotch

1/3 vermouth

3 dashes of angostura

Singapore Sling

1-oz dry gin

3/4" cherry brandy

1/2" dash lemon juice

3 dashes of angostura

teaspoonful of granulated sugar

White Lady

2/3 dry gin

1/3 cointreau

lemon juice

Tom Collins

dry gin

juice of half a lemon

soda water and ice

powdered sugar

Dry Martini

2/3 dry gin

1/3 dry vermouth

twist of lemon peel

I'm definitely intrigued by the Rob Roy! Manhattans have to be my all-time favourite mid-century cocktail... I like mine served with a cherry and plenty of orange peel. If you give any of these mixes a try, be sure to let me know in the comments below!

Shop Update: Separates and Sequins

1970s unworn wrap skirt made from hand-printed cotton from Pakistan

1960s button down peasant blouse from Dorothy Perkins

80s does 50s high-waisted tapered cotton pants

1930s sequined purse

...And a very pretty dress! I hope you enjoy these latest additions to the shop. It's quite a random mix of simple and special-occasion pieces... But that's how I like it best when choosing for the shop! As always, click on the links for full details and photos on Etsy.

I'll be back here on Friday, sharing news of a special weekend offer so be sure to check back then!

 

1950s primrose print rayon shirt dress with tiered skirt

Shop Update: Two Dresses and Grey Skies

1930s embroidered sheer maxi dress with lace trim collar and puff sleeves

 There have been grey skies over the U.K. these past few weeks, both literally and metaphorically. Politically, it's been a distractingly turbulent time and, weather-wise, it's been pretty much completely clouded over for most of the end of June / start of July. With gloomy skies overhead, it's been trickier than I'd hoped to post new listings in the shop... Still, I managed to find a short burst of sun last week and took photos of these two dresses, both now available on Etsy. I'm waiting for the (meteorological) clouds to lift (...the others look like they'll take much longer) and then I'll be back outside with my camera... I've got some really nice 1930s pieces that I'm excited to share and then I'll be off on the hunt for new vintage gems.

1950s striped cotton wiggle dress with button collar

Shop Update: Gold!

70s does 30s chiffon shawl

 Just stopping by to share some pieces that hit the shop this past week. Two mid-century gold skirt sets and two '70s pieces with golden hues! Click on the links for full details.

50s gold silk two piece set with blouse and tiered skirt

50s 60s lurex gold skirt set

1970s peacock print cotton kaftan

Shop Update: White, Black and Peach

*SOLD* 1940s embroidered cotton blouse by Olivieras Embroideries

 I'm a wee bit delayed posting the shop's most recent update... These pieces all hit the store over the past week or so... and one has already found a new home! But better late than never, I hope!

Looking ahead, there's going to be a small shipping delay in the shop in the coming week but then I'll be listing lots of new pieces spanning the '30s to the '80s. There'll be some great abstract prints, pretty florals and... not one but two gold skirt sets!! 

50s / 60s blouse with 3D applique flowers

40s / 50s longline lace bullet bra

1920s pink and green plaid cotton day dress

1930s peach corselette bra by Spencer

1910s / 1920s antique crochet cotton step-in

Shop Update: Separates

1960s beaded sequin shell top

1960s white bib blouse with lace trim

1970s Edwardian Revival Cover-up

 I'm stopping by to share some new separates that hit the shop over the past week! The 60s bib blouse, 40s taffeta skirt and Blanes suit have a few condition issues and are being listed at special, discounted prices. I'm hoping a clever seamstress can resurrect or create a pattern from that suit jacket - the tailoring is just stunning. 

40s / 50s bolero by Lane Bryant

1940s taffeta skirt with cord trim soutache swirls

1940s silk striped suit by London couture house, Blanes

I have more listings up my sleeves and a few more blog posts planned so stay tuned!