Saturday 25 June 2011

Thank You!

Morning,

Today is our last day at our Wellingborough shop. After today, we'll be trading online only at www.unorthodoxshop.com but we may also do pop-up boutiques around the area so keep informed on our Facebook page and Twitter.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers and everyone who has helped out with the shop (and sorry if I forget anyone!):

All our suppliers
Tahnee & Matt Burgess
Carly Jones
Steve Earl
Carly Loasby
Rosie Roberts
Louise Taylor
Rhianne Croot
Rebecca Sturdgess
Dorne Boddington
Daniel Cheney
Richard Lockwood
Pippa Ashton
Kiran @ RedRock Fashion
Sarah @ Temporary:Secretary
Isabel Skeats
Deb & Nick @ The Horseshoe Inn
Jo @ Wellingborough Town Centre Partnership
Mark @ Wellingborough Traders Group
Kaz Parry & Hannah
Alex Dale
Gemma, Bernie & Jill (and the photographers) @ Northants Evening Telegraph
The Carter family

Extra special thanks to my family, Brian Chapman, and Pete Mayes for all their help and support!

And thank you to all our customers, both in store and online. We hope you'll continue to shop with us and love your purchases. Mwah!

Kat

Saturday 11 June 2011

Ebony & Ivory

Morning,

Two weeks today until our last day at our Wellingborough shop before we move to online only sales, so we have our massive clearance sale on in store and online. Make sure you grab your bargains!

Was perusing the catalogues of some potential new suppliers yesterday, including Religion and Disney accessories, and La Dee Da handbags. So much nice stuff, so we're very excited about the future!

Had my photo taken this morning for the Northants Evening Telegraph. We'll be in it on Monday, so have a look! Just wish they hadn't caught me halfway through my coffee, having just eaten breakfast, covered in grease with smudged lipgloss (I was saved by my Barry M Glossy Tube!).


Today's Pick Of The Day is one of the pieces in our huge clearance sale! This Monsalina Chic White & Black Mini Dress was £35 originally but is now only £19! The black with white version has already sold out, so get in quick and grab one of these (we have a few sizes left). Monsalina Chic has become a much loved label among our customers, due to it's fantastic quality, classic designs, and great value. This dress is beautifully tailored, with an elasticated back for the perfect fit. It also comes with clear straps that can be attached to the dress for a bit of extra security, or can be put onto a multiway bra if you prefer. This one looks fantastic with a tan, so claim yours then get out in the garden (with a sensible factor sun cream!).

Have a great weekend. We're out tonight to check out The Snakeman 3 and The Mobbs playing Retro-Beat at The Horseshoe down the road. Maybe see you there!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Run Baby Run - Sheryl Crow

Friday 10 June 2011

End Of An Era

Morning,

Just a note to say that from the end of this month, we will switching to only selling online through our online shop and the last day our physical shop at 15 Silver Street, Wellingborough will be open is Saturday 25th June. After that, we'll still be able to get you all your favourite pieces, it will just be delivered to your door instead!

Because of this, we are having a massive sale as a big thank you to our customers. The sale is on both in store and online, and includes clothes by Death Kitty, Max C, Monsalina Chic, Worn Free, Spiral Direct, and even this season's Yumi. It also includes Temporary:Secretary jewellery, our ethically traded accessories and homeware, Smashing Glass glassware, and Stargazer hair dyes and false lashes. Some items have more than 50% off their original retail price!

Thank you to all of our in-store customers for all their support, and we hope we can still help you look unique via our online shop. In the meantime, enjoy the bargains!

Some of our bargains are below:

Death Kitty skirts only £10 and jeans from £12.

Lots of reductions on our ethically traded products.

All Iska dresses reduced to only £15.

Reductions on all our Max C pieces, with some less than half price!

All Monsalina Chic dresses £20 or less!

All Spiral Direct pieces are now £20 or less too.

Our Stargazer hair dyes and false lashes have been reduced.

All of our Temporary:Secretary jewellery is in the sale.

All Worn Free t-shirts are now only £20!

Up to £25 off this season's Yumi clothing.

Also, in store there are reductions on our Smashing Glass glassware, ethically traded kimonos, Wildcat body jewellery, and a pair of Dr Marten 8-Eye boots in Purple, size 9, for only £50!

Pick Of The Day today is this Max C Low-Waisted Bow Dress, RRP £42 but now only £19 in our clearance sale! It's a great summer bargain! Made from lightweight material, with pale pink and black polka dot around the sleeves, neckline and on the decorative bow, the drop-waist makes it very flattering. It's also got big pockets for your sunglasses and bits!

Have a great weekend!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Lights Out - Easyworld

Wednesday 8 June 2011

Flower Power

Morning,

Continuing the flower theme from yesterday today, as festival season has started and it's time to indulge your inner boho hippy (not if you're off to Download this weekend, though!).

Got another busy admin day today, so it's another brief post. I promise, I will have more to tell you tomorrow.

Pick Of The Day today is this handmade Maddie 60's Shopper in Floral, £15.00. As it's handmade, it's unique. This one is composed of assorted floral fabrics in orange, purple, yellow, green and pink. It's a really good size for carrying your stuff around with you, and perfect for festivals or picnics!

Have a great day!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Slow Movement - Nellee Hooper

Tuesday 7 June 2011

Flowers In Her Hair

Morning,

Hope you all had a good weekend!

Quick blog today before I get on with all the admin!


Today's Pick Of The Day is this JP Jewellery Cross & Flower Charm Bracelet, £20.00. It's handmade and a one-off, so you'll never see another like it. It's decorated with leaf, flower and cross charms and lots of other sparkly bits!

Have a great day!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Ordinary World - Duran Duran

Saturday 4 June 2011

Dress

Morning,

It's the weekend! And we're not hungover today (always a good start!). Anyone up to anything exciting?

Busy day yesterday. We are now out of stock of the Yumi Meila Lace Tea Dress in black in Medium, but we still have it in Small and Large, or in the other colours. It's a really versatile vintage-look dress (I love mine!). We are also down to our last one of the Monsalina Chic Black & White Mini Dress so if you're a size 10, snap this one up (we do have a few more sizes left in the White & Black version).

Our Pick Of The Day today is this oh so pretty Iska Raka Skirt Dress, on sale for only £20.00! It's got a black lace top part, beautiful ruffled pink skirt, and ties at the back. It's a great party dress for the Summer, or would even be fantastic bargain for a prom. Iska is by Uttam, the people behind the gorgeous Yumi label, so you know you're getting something fantastic and distinctive. So maybe now is the time to be pretty in pink?

Have a great weekend!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Comfortable - King Adora

Friday 3 June 2011

It Felt Like A Kiss

Morning,

It's Friday! Make sure you follow us on Twitter for our recommendations of who to follow!

We now have the new issue of Northamptonshire's Image magazine in store, so claim your free copy when you're shopping or sit down and have a read!

Pick Of The Day today are these handmade Irene Mosedale Felt & Wood Bracelets, £7.00 each. They are elasticated and made from wood and felt beads (the felt ones remind me of Muppets!), and they're a great way of adding a bit of kooky colour to your outfit. We also do matching Irene Mosedale Felt & Wood Necklaces as well!

Have a great weekend! We're here tomorrow for all your fashion needs!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Higher State Of Consciousness (Tweeking Acid Funk) - Wink