THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS clare davies. CONGRATULATIONS CLARE, RAG AND MAGPIE WILL BE IN TOUCH TO ARRANGE DELIVERY OF YOUR PRIZE!
This week I’ve got a lovely prize to giveaway to all you vintage-lovers: this beautiful vintage 1950s jewellery thanks to Rag and Magpie!
About Rag and Magpie:
Rag and Magpie sells hand-picked vintage clothing, vintage accessories and vintage homeware and collectables from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Vintage Clothing
Rag and Magpie specialise in vintage women’s clothing includes vintage dresses, vintage tops, trousers and vintage skirts, vintage knitwear, vintage coats and jackets including faux furs, vintage skirt suits and playsuits, vintage lingerie, petticoats and hosiery and even ladies’ vintage nightwear. Our hand-picked selection of women’s vintage clothing ranges from floral dresses and frilled blouses to 1930s girdles and 1950s petticoats and more. We also have a growing range of vintage men’s clothingand vintage children’s clothes.
Vintage Accessories
Need the finishing touch? Rag and Magpie have a selection of vintage accessories including vintage shoes and boots, vintage bags and cases, vintage wallets and purses, vintage belts, vintage scarves and gloves, vintage ties, vintage hats and vintage hair accessories and vintage jewellery and more to compliment your outfit.
Vintage Homeware and collectables
We have a collection of vintage homeware and collectables for the home from vintage linen and textiles, vintage kitchenware and kitchenalia from teacups to vintage cookware, to home accessories like vintage mirrors, frames, art, ornaments and more, plus vintage books and magazines for your coffee table and a selection of vintage collectables such as vintage tins and packaging.
Vintage inspired and retro clothing and accessories
In addition to vintage we have a range of indie fashion inspired by bygone eras including hand picked retro clothing, vintage style hats, retro jewellery, vintage inspired gift wrap, vintage lifestyle magazines and more from independent designers, makers and brands.
About the prize:
This beautiful bone china 1950s earrings and brooch set. The earrings are clip-on and the jewellery is presented in the green box.
How to enter:
All you need to do for your chance to win this fabulous prize is pop by www.ragandmagpie.co.uk and tell us (in the comment box below) which item in their store is your favourite.
Competition rules:
- Entries close at midnight on Wednesday 13th November 2013.
- We will pass the details of the winner onto Rag and Magpie to arrange delivery of the prize.
- International customers are responsible for duty and customs fees for their orders.
- The winner will be contacted about their prize, if they have not claimed their prize within 3 months of it being announced Rag and Magpie are under no obligation to still offer the prize.
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Yay!! My favorite is there knit 1940s lingerie sets! 🙂
-Jamie
ChatterBlossom
Favourite item:
Vintage Patterned Straw Clutch Purse Set
£12.00
Lovely choice Jamie. Which is your favourite colour?
Also lovely to see you on here, I’ve seen ChatterBlossom about on blogs and on Etsy, it’s lovely to ‘bump into you’ on here 🙂
Awww, fun! It is quite lovely to “meet” you too! You have such a delightful shop full of goodies and I’m glad you did this giveaway so that I could discover it myself!
And that knit lingerie?! I’ve never seen this before! That mint pale green is heavenly!
Agreed. Not sure how I’d choose between them but the green is less common I think. As it happens they are all too small for me but now i’ve discovered them i’m going to have research knitted lingerie further 🙂
My favorite is the 1950s conical roseprint salt pepper shakers.
My favourite is the gorgeous green butterfly sleeve gown.
All lovely items, could spend hours browsing lol I think my favourite is the Pot Plant Print 1940’s Tea Dress – gorgeous 🙂 x
What a lovely comment Sarah. Exellent choice, it has such an unusual style of floral/novelty print. ♥
1960s Amber Yellow Short Floral Shift Dress is gorgeous.
Thanks Hazel. Are you like me, a sucker for vintage florals?
I love the vintage red rhinestone berry leaf brooch.
I love the paper parasol http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-accessories/general-vintage-accessories/wave-print-oil-paper-parasol-c.1970s
Wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol C.1970s
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-knitwear/cream-1940s-panties-camisole-knit-lingerie-set
I love the camisole sets and would love to have one in each color.
Thanks Kat. They’re lovely aren’t they? Have you tried knitted lingerie before? It’s certainly a good idea in this weather.
vintage red rhinestone berry leaf brooch
1960s Green Floral Stripe Summer Dress is beautiful
The butterfly sleeve gown is my favorite
Vintage 1980s Shetland Wool V-Neck Jumper
1960s Checked Knit Mini Dress
I am sure my mum had this coat!
1960s Double Breasted Green Striped Coat
£55.00
Style code: WODR0086DD
Your mother sounds very stylish!
The vintage red rhinestone berry leaf brooch.
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/skirts/knee-length-red-plaid-skirt
I just love the 1960s Double Breasted Green Striped Coat.
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/homeware/home-accesories/cross-stitch-liberty-print-home-sweet-home-cushion
I love the
1950s Le Rage Turned Compact With Inset Flowers
it’s so glamorous!
Agreed! A 1950s lady wouldn’t have left home without one. Is there one in your handbag?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-accessories/vintage-jewellery/vintage-red-rhinestone-berry-leaf-brooch
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-accessories/general-vintage-accessories/wave-print-oil-paper-parasol-c.1970s I love the parasol.
Apparently you are not the only one.. but for using in the sun or as decoration in the home?
I love the butterfly sleeve gown
I like the 1970s Green Pleated Keyhole Maxi Dress
I love the 1960s Checked Knit Mini Dress
the butterfly sleeve gown is really pretty
Checked shirred button front top, very cute
My fave is the 1960s Amber Yellow Short Floral Shisft Dress
I love the purple ruched 1950’s halterneck swimsuit! My favourite colour and a flattering 50’s style – sheer perfection.
Thank you, isn’t it a stunner. I’d llove to sport this on my holidays. Do you go vintage on the beach?
The floral clip brooch is my favourite.
The Butterfly sleeve gown is gorgeous.
this dress is beautiful http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-dresses/1970s-green-pleated-keyhole-maxi-dress
This is beautiful!
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/dresses/vintage-red-and-white-striped-dress
Thanks Nichola. I think it would look lovely with your rolling locks, is red your favourite colour?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-dresses/vintage-1950s-print-sun-dress-and-jacket-suit?cPath=74_78 (for my wife, wouldn’t suit me too well …. )
Haha fair enough. Excellent choice Rich, if this is typical of your gift choices the wife’s a lucky gal 🙂
These have the WOW Factor!!
Thanks Neil, do you mean the prize?
Wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol C.1970s
1950s Cream Enamel Tower Kitchen Scales
I love the 1960s Amber Yellow Short Floral Shift Dress
1960s amber yellow shift floral dress
1960’s polka dot rah rah dress
1960s Boxy Flecked Blue Wool Jacket
I love the vintage rope handle straw bag!
Me too! Is it the shape? The rustic rope handle? Or perhaps the straw fruit decoration?
Dear friend
I hope everything is fine with you.
Recently I found a good website http://www.kittit.com . It mainly sells electric products. All of their products are original and the price is very low. I have bought some in it. Maybe you will like it Yours friends
i love this http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/dresses/vintage-1960s-polka-dot-rah-rah-dress
Popular choice Anneka. I love the black against the natural materials, what do you love about?
I love the classic polka dot design very rock chick and a classic which will last season after season
So you’re a rock chic huh. Would you wear it with boots or converse? Or perhaps something else entirely…
1960s Cornflower Blue Floral A-Line Skirt
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-skirts/1960s-cornflower-blue-floral-a-line-skirt
This skirt makes me wanto to stand in the middle in a wild flower meadow! What made you choose it?
wow that broach and earings are amazing something to really wear on those speacil occasions
Thank you Samantha. Are you a big fan of ceramic jewellery?
I love the 1970s Brown Wing Collar Zip Front Dress – my mum had one identical to this when she was dating my dad!
Amazing! I love discovering the story behind vintage items. It is even more special then the story is within the family. ♥
I love the 1930 – 1940 Navy Art Deco Frame Bag, beautiful, classy and timeless.
Excellent choice Laura, this is my favourite bag in the shop at the moment. It takes nautical to a really sophisticated place. ♥
I love the straw bucket bag!
Another vote for the bucket bag! What do you love about it?
Has to be the vintage rope handle straw bag looks really stylish
Yay! I love the 3D fruit!
I love these napkin rings… http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-kitchen-and-dining/4-wooden-polka-dot-napkin-rings
They’re so bright and colourful they’re bound to make any dinner party look instantly cheerful and fun!
I love the vintage red rhinestone berry leaf brooch
A great choice for the winter, what do you love about it?
1960’s polka-dot rah-rah dress I had a red spotted one in the 80’s
Another vote for the ra-ra! I have a recreation red spotted one, I wonder how true to your original it is.
The 1980’s Knit Contast Cream Jumper
Nice choice; this one originally belonged to my grandfather, he often wore those chunky machine knits, I think I remember him wearing this when I was about six.
Love this jumper http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/knitwear/red-patterned-1980s-vintage-batwing-jumper
A good choice for the Christmas season! One for being vintage on Christmas day perhaps?
That’s exactly what I was thinking. I’m sure my mum used to have one like this so it would be a nice memory of her spirit over the festive season. 😀
My favourite is the 9 Vintage Redcoat Soldier Skittles
Cute little fellas! Would you play with them or have them as decor?
would love to be able to give these earings to my daughter her wardrobe these days is full of retro vintage clothing and say so myself so makes it look good
Vinatge and retro beats a velour hoodie and jeans any day of the week! Sounds like your daughter has good taste.
So hard to choose, i love everything but my favourite is the cosy Metallic Patterned 1980s Turtle-Neck Jumper xx
This jumper originally belonged to my grandmother (she was quite hip as grandmothers go) in the ealy 1980s, I love the way it gets shinier the closer you get. What do you love about it?
I love the floral brooch but everything is gordious
Thank you Linda! Where would you clip the brooch? Collar? Tie? Pocket perhaps?
The “Vintage Argyle cardigan” is my favourite!
How very Big Lebowski of you. What would you wear it with?
Jeans and Military Boots… or Pyjama Bottoms! Looks cozy for winter 🙂
Ooh yes Military boots, very nice.
Haha Pyjama bottoms, would you pop to the shop to buy milk in them like The Dude himself?
I like the straw bucket bag.
Cute choice! Because of the fruit or the shape?
I love all the Cornish ware. Would look lovely in my kitchen!! 🙂
Do you have a country style kitchen Louise?
I like the 1960s Amber yellow short floral shift dress, so pretty and cute.
Thanks louise, that’s my favourite of the amber dresses (tough call mind). Its a classic 1960s shape, is the 1960s your era?
I LOVE the 1970s nautical pleated tennis dress!
An original choice! I love anything nautical, do you? Or it is the vintage sport chic that drew you in?
I really like the 1970s Green Pleated Keyhole Maxi Dress its lovely!
Thank you Glenda. What do you love about it?
I am in love with this 1960’s Bouclé Wool Velvet Collar Jacket! If you look at the close up, the colours are so beautiful!
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-coats-and-jackets/1960s-boucle-wool-velvet-collar-jacket
Totally! When I added it to the shop I didn’t know whether to describe it as green or purple. Pictures don’t do it justice, the fabric is so beatiful in person.
1970s Green Pleated Keyhole Maxi Dress
Woohoo, another vote for the keyhole mxi dress! What do you like about it Roisin?
My fave is the Purple 1950s Ruched Pin-Up Halterneck Bathing Suit.
Brilliant! You’re brave enough to don the pin-up look on the beach then?
Love the Butterfly Sleeve Gown!
Yay, another vote for the green gown! What do you love about it?
it’s such a beautiful shape!!! and just looks so classy!!!
Agreed, the shape certainly sold it for me…and the bow at the back.
I love the 1970s green pleated keyhole maxi dress! It’s so elegant and the colour is just gorgeous. It would be perfect for Christmas parties.
I agree Kate, thank you. Apparently so does Mary because the dress made it into the We Heart Vintage top 50 party dresses!
Silver Mirror Feather Necklace
Thanks Amanda. That necklace was very nearly the prize for this competitiion! We decided to go vintage instead but it’s good to know that would have been a popular prize too.
Vintage coats and jackets
Do you have a favourite?
how beautiful
Thank you. We tried to pick a stunning prize that would appeal to many 🙂
1960s Polka-Dot Rah-Rah Dress
yay, another vote for the ra-ra! What made you pick this one?
Love the 1950s-1960s Bungundy Ruched Beaded Gloves
These are probably my favourite gloves in the shop. They weren’t at first but when It came to photographing them they look so good on. What do you love about them Hannah?
Vintage nautical graphic t-shirt
Simple and classic daywear. There are actually two of these, it’s very almost unique however they originally belonged to my mother and her sister when they were teens and wore matching tshirts, so there’ are two of them!
I love the story be behing vintage items. What do you love about it?
I love the 1940s pleated floral shorts and halterneck playsuit. It chic and sexy at the same time.
Isn’t it! I so want one of these in my size. Do you go vintage on the beach?
I have fallen in love with this!
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-home-decor-accessories/2.5-rolls-red-heart-print-vintage-wallpaper
Been wanting to revamp my dining room & this wallpaper would look perfect!
Thanks to this competition I have become introduced & obsessed with rag&magpie!
Fab giveaway! 😀
WOW, a new fan! I’m so very glad to meet you Carrie.
I’m very curious what look your dining room will have, especialy with this cute wallpaper.
Bella ♥
The floral clip brooch is my favourite.
Cute. Is this selection for youself or with a lady friend in mind?
Small Pistachio Green Glass Bead Necklace
Nice selection. Are you a big fan of the 1920s-1930s?
yeah i am
Oooh, I think you are the first twenties chap I’ve ‘met’, how exciting’! What’s your usual 1920s ensemble?
i don’t really wear anything from the 1920s style, i’m just fascinated with the era
I can see why. Is there anything from the era in particular which steals your heart?
American gangsters, the mafia, the cars
Are you a fan of Boardwalk Empire then?
i haven’t watched any of it yet but i want to
I LOVE that show. If you like American gangsters, the mafia and 1920s cars you’ll propably love it too.
yeah i will get round to watching it
the wife would love it
Glad to hear it. Send her our way 🙂
Silver Mirror Feather Necklace
Oooh, that necklace was so very nearly the prize for this competition!
1970s Red and White Floral Pussy Bow Blouse
Can’t go wrong with a pussybow in my book. What do you love about it?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-playsuits/1940s-pleated-floral-shorts-halterneck-playsuit
Excellent choice Georg, it is so pin-up! I wish it were a few inched bigger, however if it were it would never have made it into the shop!
What made you pick this beauty?
Very pin up! I love the colours, very cute little playsuit!
Gone are the days wear this was standard beach attire *sniff*. Do you wear vintage on your sunny excursions Georg?
Gone are the days where this was normal beach attire *sniff*. Do you wear vintage in your sunny excursions Georg?
Not true vintage unfortunately, I did get a great vintage-style bikini this year though! It’s got big big high waisted pants to cover up the stomach – I love it!!!!
I love the little knitted Rose brooch, so much so, I just bought one!!!!
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/jewellery/knit-rose-brooch
Yes, so you did!! I made it myself, so proud you like it so. Thank you for buying one. Have you worn it yet?
Bella ♥
I have Bella, on a coat and on my dungarees!!!!! It’s gorgeous!!!! Had lots of lovely comments too, so you may have more people after those! 🙂
Xxx
Ooh, yay! Thanks for the recommendation. I should get knitting some more!
1970s Green Pleated Keyhole Maxi Dress its lovely!
This dress has just made it into the We Heart vintage top 50 party dresses too! What do you love about it?
I love the 1960s vintage blue floral and vinyl suitcase
He’s a true cutie, perfect for a weekend away right? Do you use a vintage suitcase for your holidays?
Amber yellow short floral shift dress,
What sold it to you Clair, was It the stunning colour?
1960s Polka-Dot Rah-Rah Dress
Thanks Kirsty. Why this piece? Are you a sixties chic?
I have a big, squidgy soft spot for the 60s stuff, and I’ve got a real thing for the brilliantly saucy sixties boned lingerie.
Hehehe squidgy! Although I’d not be so squidgy with one of those babies on! I love them all of course but particuarly the black and white floral girdle. What’s your top pick?
ooh my eyes have settled on the vintage petticoats and underskirts – how pretty! with love, faye xx
Thank you! Do you have a favourite? Mine is the 1950s 32″ white one but it’s a close call.
1950’s compact…. They were so feminine and a handbag necessity of the era
So true… and this one is a real beaut. Do you have one in your handbag Helen?
Vintage Rope Handle Straw Bucket Bag – Love this
I LOVE this! There should be more things with 3D fruit on! Eat your heart out Carmen Miranda 😉
Maureen Pin-Up Girl Travelcard Case
(http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/gifts/maureen-pin-up-girl-travelcard-case)
Surely one of the best Oyster card cases I have seen. Is Maureen your favourite pin-up girl from the Crumpet & Skirt collection?
I love the Oversized 1970’s Paisley bag
This bag is so massive I really think you could carry almost anything in it. Are you a big fan of paisely?
I love paisley and any Indian prints. I have salwars that are lovely. I also have a lot of stuff so need big bags
I love the check shirred button front top.
For me it conjours up images of southern American pin-ups, like in Sitting Pretty by Gill Elvgren. Why do you love it?
I love the first aid kit!
Useful and cute! Good choice Corrinne. Do you have any old tins of your own?
Vintage White Plunge Playsuit is gorgeous
Thanks! Yay, the seventies playsuit takes a clear lead! Where would you wear it?
vintage jewellery
Hello Natalie. Do you have a favourite piece?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-accessories/vintage-bags-and-cases/1960s-black-faux-leather-frame-bag
Classic and practical!
Well I do like the 1980’s green mini dress!
Is the 1980s your favourite era do do you like the dress for a different reason?
I love these http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-kitchen-and-dining/12-cat-print-1960s-party-coasters – I think the box is nicer than the coasters tho!
Haha! Well I love the coasters but I would have the agree Caroline, the box is wonderful. It’s just so ‘swinging sixties’.
1960s Polka-Dot Rah-Rah Dress
That seems to be a popular choice too. Why do you like ?
oh so many to choose from but I did love the tattoo brooch …… and the polka dot bag
Interestingly both handmade vintage style items. Would you say are you more a lover of retro than a lover of vintage?
I love both but I do like handmade things – I tend to home in on them obviously without knowing lol
That’s brilliant, handmade things are so special, don’t you think? So much love and care goes into them. ♥
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1970s Green Pleated Keyhole Maxi Dress – so beautiful!
Thanks Joanna. What do you love about it; the pleats, the bold green hue, the shape, the length?
Cross Stitch Liberty Print Home Sweet Home Cushion
A Liberty print and a splash of Banksy; it’s like East End meets West End! Do you cross stitch?
the First Aid Kit……..
Isn’t it just brilliant! See, I’d want a 1960s ambulance to go with it!
1960s Polka-Dot Rah-Rah Dress
Are you all about the 1960s Paul? …or a fan of pollka dots?
1960s Amber Yellow Short Floral Shift Dress
Because of the colour, the shape, the era?
Vintage Plastic Rose Bookmark – This is cute!
Ah, I have been waiting for someone to pick this. I love it, but then I would because I much more for books than e-readers and this gives you another good reason to keep it old school. I like it old fashioned. Are you a big fan or roses?
Hot Pink 70s Playsuit
Ooh, a new entry, the first vote for this number. so Rosemary, what do you love about it?
1960s Polka-Dot Rah-Rah Dress
Is the 1960s your favourite Era?
Wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol
Yet another vote for the parasol. This baby is a real winner. So Veronica, would you use this in the sun or as decor in your home?
I think the wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol C.1970’s is very cool and would be my favourite.
‘Very cool’ choice Patrick. Literally, on a sunny day at least. Do you see it out and about in the sun or hung in the home as decoration?
It could be used for both but it would be a shame not to bring it outside and show it off!
How true! You seldom see a parasol out and about these days, they seem to be reserved for wedding, which is a shame, don’t you think? I might take up parasol ‘wearing’ next summer.
I love so many of the dresses, but the green 1970’s Butterfly Sleeve Gown stood out for me. I wish more current dresses had sleeves.
Yes, I agree, we don’t all want to show off our arms when we get older! I speak only or myself of course. These sleeves are so cute… and flattering the way they skim over the upper arm.
Amber Yellow Short Floral Shift Dress
It’s like a ray of sunshine, don’t you think? Is it the colour that caught your eye?
I loved the blue polka dot halterneck dress and matching bonnet from the 60s. Pure retro sunshine 🙂
Sure is Fran! I think putting on a ‘bonnet’ rather than hat would feel like stepping back in time. I may have to steal the pattern!
I love this, stunning! x http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/dresses/emerald-green-1970s-gathered-butterly-sleeve-gown
I agree. I love its lines, the peekaboo back, the fluttery sleeves and the floor skimming hem. Then there’s the colour. What won you over?
I love the shape and style, but it’s the colour that really caught my eye! I adore that colour green! x
It’s a lovely hue. In the end it was the shape that sold it to me, and the backlessness but it’s definately the best colour it could be. It would be beautiful but not half as interesting if it were black, don’t you agree?.
Cornish Blue pottery looks great
Thanks Robert. Do you have a favourite piece?
i love this http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-accessories/general-vintage-accessories/wave-print-oil-paper-parasol-c.1970s
Yet another vote for the parasol! Again I wonder, sould you use this in the sun or as a home decoration?
I love the cat coasters http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-kitchen-and-dining/12-cat-print-1960s-party-coasters?cPath=68_223
Those cute critters are proving popular little fellas. Are you a collecter of cat things Maria?
not necessarily but these are so cute and useful too. My main collection is of crystal animals.
Lovely, do you have many?
I have 6 very nice excellent quality crystals including an eeyore and a nice selection of standard crystal and glass ones of which my favourite is the ant that i bought from the great yorkshire show earlier this year.
Wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol
Thanks Paul. Would this be a decor choice or for shading in the sun?
the amber short floral dress so beautiful and feminine
I think this is the kind of dress which would make you feel cheery and summery no matter what the weather, don’t you think?
I love the 1980s Magenta Ruched Lace Back Fishtail Cocktail Dress. It is very elegant and very reasonably priced too – might have to treat myself 🙂
Why thank you Jennifer! That’s good to hear. Where would you wear this stunner?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-coats-and-jackets/faux-sheepskin-fleece-coat I love this 🙂
Certainly fit for this weather!
I love 70’s style so this coat is perfect for me http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-coats-and-jackets/1970s-brown-suede-afghan-coat
Are you a seventies bohemian at heart then Naomi?
I really love the Wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol
It sems you are not the only one, that’s a popular choice. Would you use it in the sun or as decor?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-dresses/vintage-spotty-a-line-pinafore-dress This is really pretty 🙂
Yay! Is it the button up style or the kooky spot print that won you over?
The whole style of it really, reminds me off a housewife back in the 60s 😉 x
Yeah! Me too. I imagine wearing it with a half pinny whilst baking 🙂
Vintage White Plunge Playsuit
Yet another vote for the white playsuit, didn’t realise it would be so popular! What about this playsuit appeals to you Paul?
I love the skittles http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-games-and-toys/9-vintage-redcoat-soldier-skittles?cPath=68_69
An unexpected choice Kirsten. Would you have them or decor or do you have little ones to spoil with vintage toys?
I think they would look fantastic on my open shelves & of course we’d bring them down to play
Dual purpose! Glad to hear they’d be played with as well as looking pretty.
Cornish Blue pottery
Thanks Diana. Do you have a favourite piece?
1950s-1960s Peach Faux Pearl Earrings
Very chic. I’m thinking with a LBD, a la Audrey Hepburn. How would you wear them?
1970s Country Kitchen Vinyl Tote Bag
Thank Katherine. Are you a fan of Holly Hobby too?
I love the Green 1970s Butterfly Sleeve Gown!
It’s a great choice, perhaps for the christmas party. Where would you wear a gown like this?
1930s-1960s Cornish Ware Blue Storage Jar
Its such a pretty shape and I’m a sucker for vintage china
Me too! I’ve got parts of a good seven different sets! As such I’m not allowed to keep any of this wonderful Cornish ware *sniff*. What would you keep inside?
Bella ♥
1960’s blue polka dot dress with bonnet
It’s a bit cold for it now but come summer where would you wear this cute ensemble Gillian?
I think it’s perfect for a wedding 🙂
Hadn’t thought of that, what a good idea!
Love this http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-coats-and-jackets/1970s-dannimac-checked-tweed-riding-jacket
Great choice, this is one of my favourite jackets too. I Think I’d rock the vintage society equestrian look in this; slim trousers or jodpurs with long boots and a white shirt with a necklie. How would you wear it Rebecca?
I would wear it with black skinny jeans and agree with the boots, and I would probably wear a lacy shirt underneath, but love the jacket so much I’d probably just wear it in bed too lol
That might be a bit too cosy for me!
oh my gosh, so many lovely things! The green 70s butterfly dress is beautiful, but I think I am going to plump for the 40s leaf hats.
Yay! That dress made it onto the We Heart Vintage top 50 party dresses! The leaf hats are stunning though (they’re handmade too which is a bonus), I can see why you were torn.
Pink Lace Trim Quilted Bib Blouse
Cute! But then from your icon i’m guessing you love cutesy things?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-dresses/1960s-double-breasted-green-striped-coat?cPath=74_83
Outstanding choice. Would you wear it as a dress or coat?
the wash bag set looks fab
Agreed. It is pretty unusual for find such a large matching set intact. Can’t you just imagine loading all these into your vintage suitcase?
I like the 1980’s green mini dress!
Ooh, saucy. Are you one for the 1980s bombshells?
oh yes !!!!
Haha. Any ladies in particular?
wow some really beautiful things on here!
Thanks Rachael. Do you have any favourites?
Wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol is my Fav!
Thanks Susan. Another vote for the parasol! Would you use it for the sun or for decor like Jayne?
I love the
12 Cat Print 1960s Party Coasters
Thanks Sheri, are you cat crazy or just a sucker for a cute critter print?
1930s-1960s Cornish Ware Blue Storage Jar
Lovely. What would you keep inside?
brilliant
Do you have a favourite piece Dan?
love the Polka Dot Fawn Lace Trim Heels
Thanks for choosing one of our customised pieces Sue! What appeals to you; the dots, the lace or the fawn?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/knitwear/red-patterned-1980s-vintage-batwing-jumper – this is fab! I love a nice oversized jumper 🙂
Me too, especially in this weather. What would you wear this one with?
brilliant
Do you have a favourite item Leanne?
I like the Peach C.1940s Panties & Camisole Knit Lingerie Set
Doesn’t it look cosy? Have you ever worn knitted lingerie before Emma? I haven’t but this set tempts me.
The Cornish blue pottery is fab!
Thanks Sarah, do you have a favourite piece?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-kitchen-and-dining/1950s-cream-tower-kitchen-scales
Great choice Kristy. We have a few different vintage scales, it’s difficult to decide between them. Do you have a vintage style kitchen?
I wish I had a vintage style kitchen 🙁 but am in army housing for the next few years….my quaint country cottage is still in my dreams though!
I love the Cornish Blue Pottery. xx
Thanks Tracy. Do you you have a favourite piece?
I love the 1960s Cloud Print Yoke Mini Dress 🙂
Isn’t it cute?! It’s pretty loud, which makes me wonder, what would you accessorise it with?
the 1980’s zebra print pencil dress
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/dresses/1980s-zebra-print-bustier-pencil-dress
Thanks Jodie. Is the 1980s your era of choice?
1970s Grey Braid Bishop Sleeve Maxi Dress
Nice choice. If I don’t get there first, It would be perfect for a medieval banquet New Years Eve party I’m going to. Where would you wear it?
I love to dress up, that I do,
Whether it’s a dress, make-up or a shoe.
Wearing vintage is my fav,
At the moment, it’s all the rave!
If I had to choose something on the site,
It would have to be this Playsuit in white!
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/playsuits/vintage-white-plunge-playsuit
What a lovely peom, thanks Jane! An ode to vintage… and another vote for our white playsuit, that throws it into second place! Where would you wear it?
If I was rich and had the dosh,
And could afford the lovely Playsuit,
Then I’d wear it at London Carwash,
And have a right old dance and hoot!
Yay, another ditty! That would be something I’d want to see 🙂
I love the jane Shilton Faux Leather Handbag – in fact I love it so much I think I will go and buy it xx
Glad you like it so Phillippa. What do you love most about it?
Love the 1960s Polka-Dot Rah-Rah Dress
Second vote for the ra-ra dress! Thanks Brandie. Although well loved it’s a great example of a party piece from the era. What do you love about it?
I love the
1950s Pink Faux Pearl Cluster Necklace & Brooch Set
Thanks Melissa. Third vote for the pink pearls, they’re popular. They’re sure to dress up any ensemble but what would you wear them with?
The Vintage Red Rhinestone Berry Leaf Brooch is lovely. 🙂
Thanks Carol. Third vote for the berry blooch, its gaining on lead, perhaps it’s the weather. What would you wear it with?
Wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol C.1970s
Great choice. That’s the fifth vote for the parasol, he’s taken a clear lead. (note to self; buy more parasols). What sold it to you Jayne?
It’s a timeless design in a neutral colourway, so wouldn’t look out of place with any decor.
Would have loved to have won the gorgeous prize you offered. I already have a couple of brooches in a very similar design and they’re so cute!
Aaah, as decor. Good idea. Don’t know why that didn’t occur to me.
Alas the lucky winner of this comp has bagged on of our best jewellery pieces (imo). However, now I know so many people love it I’ll keep an eye for more similar, keep an eye on our jewellery page.
the 1980’s zebra print pencil dress love this
Holy moley, second vote for my mother’s 1980s original. I think I remember her buying this when I was about five. It’s a stunner!
I love the Blue Judge 1950s RD can Opener! 🙂
Ain’t he pretty? As can openers go that is. Such a lovely colour. Do you have a vintage kitchen Natalie?
He is indeed!! I’m working on the vintage kitchen one piece at a time! I have blue, wood panelled walls in there so it would go very nicely! 🙂
That sounds lovely. Ours is pale green with cream units but much of our kitchenware and pottery is in this beautiful shade of blue. Collecting one vintage piece at a time is so much more satisfying than just buying the lot new.
I love the 1940s Pleated Floral Shorts & Halterneck Playsuit
YES! This one of my most favourite items in store right now, I just wish I had the occasion to wear it (ps. it’s waaaay small for me). I’d love if people still wore this stuff at the beach!
i love this, its so cute. http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/womenswear/dresses/1960s-cloud-print-yoke-mini-dress
Thanks Karen. Isn’t it wacky? Where would you wear it?
the red berry leaf brooch
Nice seasonal selection. For the blouse or the jacket lapel?
1950s Pink Faux Pearl Cluster Necklace & Brooch Set
Lovely, what would you wear it with? (everything in my book!)
1960s Polka-Dot Rah-Rah Dress x
Good choice, a bit cold for these biting winds in the UK but great for next summer. How would you accessorise it?
Wave Print Oil-Paper Parasol C.1970s
Hey George, that’s the fourth vote for the parasol, he’s now in the lead. He’s certainly in demand.
Berry Leaf Brooch
Lovely, is that one for the lapel of your coat throughout winter?
I love the wave print parasol.
Wow, thats the third vote for the parasol Mary, he’s now in the joint lead. Shame someone’s already bagged that one, I shall certainly have to hunt some more of those down!
What a beautiful prize! My favourite item is the 12 Cat Print Coasters – so kitsch, love them!
Thank you Emily! Aren’t the cats cute?! I wasn’t sure what to expect when I found the box because there is no picture of them on the outside (well there is but a tiny illustration), turned out really well. Do you collect cat stuff?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-home-decor-accessories/3-vintage-tinted-tealight-lanterns
Second vote for the lanterns! They cast lovely colours on the walls so i can see why you picked them Kate. Where would you put them in your home?
This is so stunning http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/retro-and-vintage-inspired/retro-accessories/retro-hats/black-1940s-style-red-trim-military-hat
Thanks Laura! They are really beautiful and lovingly handmade from a lady called Rosa. Is military style your thing?
Lovely surname by the way.
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-accessories/vintage-bags-and-cases/orange-plastic-mesh-tote-bag-c.1960s this looks just what my great gran use to carry around with her…….
Curious, did she use it as a general handbag Eleine?
Incidentally, this baby sold today but I will keep my eyes peeled for more.
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-dresses/1950s-sambo-striped-shawl-collar-shirt-dress
A prime example of 1950s style, excellent choice! I love this even more because it has a great hidden example of post-war make-do-and-mend under one arm. Those some truly skilled repairs!
1970s shirred embroidered white top
That’s the second vote for the shirred white top. What do you love about it?
I love the 1960s Checked Knit Mini Dress……..
Cute Sue. I’m thinking white beret and knee high boots. How would you wear it?
Wave print parasol
Aaaw, that one has gone! I shall have to keep an eye out for more of those, since you are the second person to choose it as their fave.
3 Vintage Tinted Tealight Lanterns
Hmmm a brand new product, I only added these this week, you are on the ball!
I love the 1950s Blue Art Deco Plastic Butter Dish & Lid http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-kitchen-and-dining/1950s-blue-art-deco-plastic-butter-dish-lid
Second vote for the Art Deco butter dish! Yay, he’s now the second place. Is the 1950s your favourite era Helen or are you mad for Art Deco?
I just love the design of Art Deco and the 50s were a very funky era, so a bit of both I guess!
Two very stylish eras to be inspired by I’d say
The 1970s shirred embroidered white top is my Fav!
Lovely summery choice. Are we a bohemian at heart Adrian?
I love the 1980s Black Ditsy Bowler Hat Print Jabot Blouse
Cute print hun? I know novelty ditsy prints had a mini comback in recent years but I think the tiny bowlers are the best i’ve seen. What would you wear it with Zoe?
Black leggings and long black suede boots! x
I like it! Perhaps a bowler? 😉
Perfect!!!
Yay!
Vintage Holly Paper Napkins Rings
yay, some love for the vintage ephemera. And you’re already in the Christmas zone Beki! I bet you’ve already started your Christmas shopping
Vintage White Plunge Playsuit
Third vote for the white playsuit! Where would you wear it Clare?
be gorge on a night out with my cute earrings and brooch!! thanks so much!! 🙂 x
Oh, yes! I never even thought of them together!
the wave print parasol
Alas someone bagged this one already. Are you like me, prone to wanting the items you can’t get your mitts on?
The 1970s Red Boucle keyhole maxi dress is my favourite.
I love good keyhole details, lets just a keep of sexy out…and this one is winter ready! One for the Christmas party perhaps?
shoes, always shoes
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-inspired-retro/retro-shoes-and-boots/polka-dot-fawn-lace-trim-heels
Thank Lian, that’s one of our customised pieces! I really think those shoes needed lace, don’t you think?
how lovely love the white plunge playsuit
Oooh, second vote for the white playsuit….she’s in th lead! So Sal, where would you wear it?
The pearl cluster necklace if lovely
I agree Jill. Just pop this baby on to instantly dress up any outfit, don’t you think?
the 1940s Peach Panties & Camisole Knit Lingerie Set is gorgeous!
Aren’t they cute! I wish I could knit now. These would certainly keep the chill off under your tea dress.
Loving the green 1970s butterfly gown x
Thanks Laura. Again, one of my personal favourites. I’m a fool for a backless affair, is that what sold it to you? or perhaps the fluttery sleeves?
Bella x
1980s Magenta Ruched Lace Back Fishtail Cocktail Dress. It was a tough decision though!
What won it? was it the lace, the ruching or the shocking deep pink?
The ruching – i think it should be available in multiple colours!
If only! This dress was actually my mother’s around the time I was four so we only have one. But I will certainly keep both eyes out for more the same.
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-kitchen-and-dining/1950s-blue-art-deco-plastic-butter-dish-lid
Lovely, it was the shape of this one that really caught my eye. Do you have a vintage kitchen Becky?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-dresses/vintage-1950s-print-sun-dress-and-jacket-suit
Excellent choice Susan. This set was handmade by my great grandmother in the 1950s for either my grandmother or her sister. What a novely print, ideal for a chocoholic! oh wait.. that sounds like me, perhaps I should keep it.
Love this tie: http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-accessories/vintage-ties/bert-pulitzer-green-silk-foulard-tie?cPath=73
What spiffing ensemble would you team this with Rich?
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-womenswear/vintage-dresses/1960s-blue-polka-dot-sun-dress-and-bonnet
This is actually one of my favourites. The hat is adorable.
Although, if you’re in the UK it’d be a few months before one could go outside in it, brrrr. I guess that means wearing about the house then! 🙂
Bella x
The Vintage White Plunge Playsuit
Nice. I’d love to see someone rock this baby on the dancefloor
i just love so much of this stuff
Really, all of it? What’s you era Aaron?
1960s Vintage Blue Floral & Vinyl Suitcase – i would never loose my luggage on the carousel again!
Haha! That would be tragic and near impossible. We loved this poorly little case so much we had him lovingly restrored ready for a new loving home 🙂
the 1980’s zebra print pencil dress
Excellent. This one is actually one of my mother’s originals! I remember her wearing it when I was in primary school.
Bella x
Love the Vintage Kitchen ware .. especially this
1960s No 59 Red Salter Kitchen Scales
We have red vintage kitchenware coming out of our ears (lots of which isn’t on the site yet), it’s like the British version of 50s diner wares. Do you have a vintage kitchen Rick?
Kitchen is an eclectic mix of modern gloss cupboards, some retro pieces, topped off with apothecary style home made jars (homemade style ) along cupboard top to add some colour. Whole house is mix of retro and modern … hallway will be ode to art deco and 20-40’s as it has original 30’s coloured tile floor and am making it look like it would have done if you had come in to the house back in those days … complete with 30’s underground map lol
All done on a budget … called upcycling these days i guess … i just call it doing as cheap as poss because we have no money lol
That sounds wonderful! I’m love keeping to the period of a property but think a home can be really beautiful with a mix of old and well chosen new, after all you do need mod cons alongside the vintage beauties to make life easy. The apothecary jars sound nice.
The I understand the desire do things cheap and applaud your ‘upcycling’ efforts. I try myself when possible. I’d love to see pictures once you’re done.
ps: we have a tube station map from 1985 (which we found in the sreeet, go thiftiness!), quite jelouse of your 1930s one.
I love the mix of old and new too… the lounge will be a shock from the hallway once finished as it will be very modern … then as i mentioned into a mix of old and new in the kitchen.
Happy to send some pics when done … always on the look out for vintage and retro stuff to add to the collection … amazing where stuff pops up … have an original roberts portable radio which will serve as an over elaborate alarm keypad cover to make sure everything appears old … that was found in my parents garage buried along with an original SMA tin ( which i still have in my office ! ha ) from when I was a baby !!
Sounds like you’re a creative chap rick, even down to the details. I love those old household goods tins, not seen any old SMA ones yet so a good find.
I look forward to seeing your photos, you can send them to hello (at) ragandmagpie.co.uk
Me too … the SMA one is especially nostalgic because it was one of mine lol
I do like to make things and modify .. its more fun and cheaper than buying … took ages to hunt down interesting labels for the apothecary style bottles though.
Am on the look out for some 60’s kitch for my office too … seems the nicer it is the more people charge for it though 🙁 so will have to go on the hunt at car boots lol
Yes, that can be the case, I try to keep things reasonable but its never as cheap as something that’s found! I have some lovely kitsch and vintage office stuff still boxed up for the shop to go through. I can only think of a red and white 1960s plastic desk tidy right now. They’ll make their way onto the shop soon hopefully. Until then, happy car booting! 🙂
I love the 1930s-1960s Cornish Ware Blue Storage Jar
http://www.ragandmagpie.co.uk/vintage-living/vintage-kitchen-and-dining/1930s-1960s-cornish-ware-blue-storage-jar
Jolly good choice. We love cornishish ware from all the eras but the early bits from the 1930s and 1940s are truly the most beautiful
They are, aren’t they? I have a cornishware cup and saucer that I bought from an auction that I always use for hot chocolate!
Yum. There’s no better way to drink it 🙂
1970s Red and White Floral Pussy Bow Blouse
Can’t go wrong with a pussybow I say!
All the packaging… and the cat coasters
yay! We love vintage packaging too! The cat coasters were a real find
Hello all.
A big thank you to everyone who entered our competition and a big congratulations to the winner (you know who you are)! Thank you all for the valuable insight into what items people like most in ouir shop. I will be counting up everyones favourites and compliing a We Heart Vintage readers favourites top ten for our blog (if Mary doesn’t mind).
I will also be replying to your messages but there are so many of you its going to take me a while, please bear with me.
Thanks again,
Best wishes,
Bella, Shop owner
Rag and Magpie
who won?
Clare D won.
I’d wear it with a plain silk neck scarf where everyone could see it. it’s gorgeous. Thanks for the comp and congrats to the winner. Hope you love your prize Claire Davies. 🙂
That sounds lovely. I quite like that it’s a wintery flora rather than the usual flowers.
Definitely I’d use it for decor!
That is a great idea, Does it go with the style of your home?
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