Hideaway

Morning,

We were unexpectedly shut yesterday due to illness, so sorry about that.

Over the bank holiday we will be open tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday as normal (9am till 5.30pm), then shut on the Sunday and Monday as normal. We will also be closed on the Tuesday as well, but open as normal from Wednesday.

Today's Pick Of The Day is this signed, framed, limited edition print, Hidden Woman in Black & White, by Daniel Cheney, £17.50. The price is a bargain, given that it comes ready framed! Daniel is a young local Wellingborough artist (with a great sideline in designing tattoos as well), who is heavily inspired by nature, video games, and comic books (which is one hell of a mix). We're very proud to be one of the first outlets for his work. This print (we also have a coloured version) features a woman emerging from a rose, and is frequently commented on. We also have more of his work in store, so if you're in the area, pop in.

Have a great day, so close to the weekend now!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Who Is Moving - Lilys

Sundae Girl

Morning,

I usually try to think of a music-related pun for the blog title that relates to the content in some way. However, today's was just perfect as it was!

Today we're focusing on our artists. Whilst we are predominantly a boutique selling clothes, accessories and cosmetics, we like to support the arts and anyone who has been in our shop can see all the beautiful pieces adorning our walls. Some of these are available on the online shop, some are not as yet. The pieces we have available include small original pieces by Pippa Alice, canvases and smaller originals by Louise Berrill, originals and prints by Richard Stones, canvases, postcards and framed originals by Rebecca Sturdgess, canvases by Anita Hughes, framed prints by Daniel Cheney, photographic canvas prints and postcards by Clive Wagner, not to mentioned beautifully painted glassware from Dorne Boddington's Smashing Glass. With original canvases starting at £12 and going up to £450, there is something for every taste and budget. So don't forget, not only can we help you look like your amazing and unique self, we can help your home reflect that too.

Our Pick Of The Day is one of these gorgeous works of art. Let me introduce you to Sundae Girl by Pippa Alice. Pippa is our only artist currently who isn't based locally. Her pieces have a fantastic whimsical style that is very distinctive. They're all signed originals, created on handmade recycled cotton rag paper. Sundae Girl is approx 11cm x 15.5cm so she's small enough to fit anywhere! Great as a thoughtful gift for a loved one, or just a fantastic treat for yourself and your space.

View Sundae Girl by Pippa Alice on our online shop.

Hope you've all got a great weekend lined up. We're off to Retro-Beat at The Horseshoe down the road to check out The Francis Jetty and Transmission. We'll tell you all about it when we're back to work on Tuesday! In the meantime, have fun!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Empty Room - Bardot

Blossoming

Morning,

Day 2 of the sale! Make sure you get in quick as many items are in limited numbers and sizes, and many of them are perfect as last minute NYE outfit options!


Our Pick Of The Day is a piece of our artwork, which is great if you fancy a bit of a change in your surroundings for the new year. This is Hidden Woman (Black & White) by Daniel Cheney, and is a signed, limited edition, framed print. There is also a colour version available. Daniel Cheney is a local artist, and was the first person to feature in our Local Heroes collaboration with Brian Chapman Photography. This is from a series of pieces he produced on the idea of fusing humanity with nature, and it's absolutely beautiful.

Hidden Woman (Black & White) by Daniel Cheney on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Hope you're gearing up for a great 2011!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Rozz Box - Boys Noize

Many Puddles To Cross

Morning,

Just today and tomorrow to go. Remember, we're open until 5.30pm today, and for an extra hour tomorrow until 6.30pm for you to get all your shopping done. For those who have ordered things through the online shop, we hope they have reached you in time, and we have tried to keep you all posted on any delays, but as I'm sure you can appreciate, it's a little unpredictable at the moment.


This photo, as well as illustrating our Pick Of The Day, is from a collaborative project between Brian Chapman Photography and Unorthodox called Local Heroes. It's a series of portraits depicting people we feel make Wellingborough and the surrounding area a better place. This one features one of Unorthodox's resident artists, Daniel Cheney. He can be seen wearing the Worn Free Jimmy Cliff 'The Harder They Come' t-shirt which is our Pick Of The Day. Created to mark Island Records anniversary, this is a fully licensed piece of merchandise with a fantastic retro print. Only a few sizes left now, so get in quick if you want a bit of winter sunshine!

Worn Free Jimmy Cliff The Harder They Come T-Shirt on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Stay warm!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Let's Go Space City - The Freshies

Daisy Daisy

Morning,

Still no snow (which I'm secretly quite pleased about, to be honest) in the vicinity of Unorthodox. Just even more cold!

A bit of good news for Barry M fans, nail obsessives, and beauty innovators in general. We will have the Barry M Instant Nail Effects back in stock from Tuesday. I know a lot of you have been requesting it, so we've tried to make sure we have enough to keep you all going over the festive season! That said, given how quickly it went last time, probably best to get yours sooner rather than later!

Pick Of The Day is from our collection of artwork we have. This is a limited edition print of Daniel Cheney's Hidden Woman (Colour) from his Mother Nature collection. Already framed in a simple clip-frame, the print is signed by the artist, is only available in limited numbers, and is exclusively through Unorthodox. There is also a black and white version available. Daniel Cheney is a young, Northamptonshire artist with a mid-Atlantic accent, the former owner of what could be a world record breaking sized afro, and does a passable impression of Moss from The IT Crowd. He is also very talented, and these reasons combined make his work perfect for Unorthodox. We don't want our artists to be ordinary and dull!

Hidden Woman (Colour) by Daniel Cheney Framed Signed Limited Edition Print on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Got that Friday feeling?

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Range Life - Pavement

Snow White

Morning,

Just in case you hadn't noticed, we now have lots of the Smashing Glass by Dorne Boddington glassware available on the online shop now. Perfect for gifts this festive season, or just brightening up your space. We also have new framed, signed, limited edition prints by artist Daniel Cheney (check the New In section) for sale. Going to add prints by artist Richard Stones later, and work on some colour charts for our Barry M collection (I am aware it's a bit difficult to pick off the website just by colour name/number alone, and I am trying to sort it out, I promise).

Pick Of The Day today is a perfect party dress for the weekend or the festive season. This Monsalina Chic White & Black Mini Dress is so simple and yet so eyecatching. It's also available in black with white detail. It's beautifully made from a gorgeous silky fabric, and comes with clear straps that can be attached to the dress or a multiway bra. The elasticated panel at the back means it fits as if it were made for you. It's available in sizes 6 to 16.

Monsalina Chic White & Black Mini Dress on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Right, better get back to work!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Ready Or Not - The Course

Selling Out

Morning,

Got some lovely new bits in yesterday. We have some gorgeous hand painted and hand finished wooden boxes by D'n'J with PacMan and Space Invader designs among others. We also have some signed, framed, limited edition prints by local artist Daniel Cheney that I hope to have on the walls over the weekend. Finally, we now have a selection of postcards of Wellingborough and the surrounding area by renowned photographer Clive Wagner.

Our sale still rages on. There are some real bargains to be had. If you want any extra information on any product, be it about the sizing, how it fits, washing instructions, just ask! It's what I'm here for! One of the biggest bargains is some of the dresses we have in by Max C. Some are almost £20 lower than the RRP! Well worth having a browse! Most can be worn for winter too, as the styles are pretty classic and not prone to dating quickly, so just add a jacket, or put it away for next year, knowing you have a bargain!

Pick Of The Day today are these men's plain black shorts by Spiral Direct. These are fantastic quality, 100% cotton, and only £20 in our sale. We also have them in a vintage, distressed-look version as well, as well as the printed SD shorts. Stock and sizes are limited so get in there quick!

Click here for more information and to buy these Spiral Direct shorts from our online shop.

Right, off to look at the lovely new lines from Worn Free and decide what we want in next!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Oh Brother - Boo Radleys