Heart-Shaped Box

Morning,

We are launching a special offer next week. On Tuesday morning, we'll announce a discount code to get 10% off on our online shop. The code will be announced on our Facebook page and on our Twitter, as well as on here. To make sure the code works for you, all you have to do is register on our online shop before 9am on Tuesday. Just click here to get registered.

Lovely sunny Friday today, and everyone seems to have come out early. Not usually so busy first thing but helps wake me up so thank you to everyone who has popped in already!

Went out for dinner last night to Little India in nearby Earls Barton so still feeling stuffed and sleepy today. Really enjoyed it, but Saffron in Wellingborough is still my favourite Indian restaurant for the time being. Then promptly got home and fell asleep on the sofa watching Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. It's a very rock and roll lifestyle we lead!

Pick Of The Day today are these ethically traded Indian Glitz Trinket Boxes, £3.50 each, available in pink, purple or turquoise. These make perfect little gifts or are a great way of keeping your little bits and bobs safe and tidy. They are heart-shaped metal boxes, fully lined, and decorated with multicoloured sequins and bells. Just beautiful!

Have a great day. Catch you tomorrow.

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Time To Party - Craig David

Water Water Everywhere

Morning,

First off, this is the 100th blog post for Unorthodox! To celebrate, I'll let you in on the special offer that's open to our Facebook followers. Head on over to our Facebook page for more info, and claim £5 off any Iska dress purchased between now and close of business on Saturday. For our mail order people, that means you still save after paying P&P (for those in the UK anyway, overseas mail order costs a little more I'm afraid)!

Arrived at the shop this morning to find that they had jet washed the pavement and it had all gone under the door, so if you visit today and find the entrance a little damp, I can only apologise! But if you all buy more things, we can have a less ugly carpet! :)

Pick Of The Day is one of the Iska dresses included in the offer. This Gold Trim Slinky Butterfly dress is really flattering on most figures and comes with the belt shown. The silky fabric is lush, and the gold trim on the sleeves and neckline add a little 80s-style glamour. Normally priced at £30, if you take advantage of the offer, it can be yours for a mere £25.

Oh, and before I go, for those in the Northamptonshire area, 25th September is a date for your diary. There's a street party on Sheep Street/Silver Street in Wellingborough and we'll be taking part. More info to come.

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Uh La La La (Radio Mix) - Alexia

Men At Work

Morning,

The roadworks on Sheep/Silver Street in Wellingborough are now up by the shop. We know this doesn't make for the most attractive or peaceful shopping environment, so to thank our customers for their loyalty and patience, we're running a special offer until the close of business on Saturday (7th August). Until then, if you come in and give us the codewords 'Roadworks Treat' (and try not to feel too daft!) we'll give you £5 off any item of clothing by Max C, Iska, Special Evening, Worn Free or WAM Apparel.

In light of this offer, I thought I'd take another look at a previous Pick of the Day that is included in it. This Worn Free t-shirt is a replica of one worn by Keith Moon. We also have it available in white. Normally it's £32, but if you use the £5 discount in the offer, it will come to only £27! Never been a better time to check out the range of Worn Free tees we have in stock (once you've tried them, you'll be hooked!).

Oh dear, the drilling has started again!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Too Much Of You (Album Version) - Kelly Osbourne

Roll on the weekend

Morning,

This week seems to be flying by! If you want an extra helping hand getting ready for the weekend, remember, our special offer is still on. All together now, "Choose a free Barry M Nail Paint when you buy an Iska dress". I'd rather say it too often, than risk any of you not knowing about it!

Today's pick of the day is this Maddie 'Ladies Who Lunch' bag. It's a handmade little bag, small enough to be cute and convenient, big enough to fit in all your essentials for the day (and, obviously, your lunch). We have them in a variety of prints, and as they're handmade, each one is different. Maddie is one of our local labels, so you'd have a struggle tracking these down anywhere else. Support local artisans, support local independent shops, buy a bag! :)

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Falling - Semisonic

Pretty Green (just not that one)

Morning,

The new pavement across the street is looking quite art deco. Really liking it! Not liking the noise so much!

Pick of the day today is this Barry M Nail Paint in #304 Mint Green. Beyonce has been pictured lately with mint green talons, so why not get in on it for summer? Pastel colours look especially great on people with darker skin or a tan. And remember, until the close of business on Saturday, you can pick this or any other Barry M Nail Paint that we have in stock as a free gift when you buy any Iska dress (while stocks last). So why not try a colour you wouldn't normally go for? Go on, take the chance of a freebie to experiment!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Dfo2 (Short Edit) - Alec Empire

Good news for the Monday blues

Morning,

First off, we've decided to extend this weekend's special offer that was available to our Facebook fans. It is now available to everyone and will run until the close of business on Saturday 19th June 2010. When you buy any Iska dress, you get to choose a free Barry M Nail Paint! While stocks last. So let your friends know, and come down and try one on, see what you think.

Our pick of the day is these Death Kitty Skull Rose leggings. They are cropped leggings with a great skull rose and bones print, perfect for indulging your inner pirate! We have them in S/M and M/L so why not try them on and see how you can easily make any outfit a bit more interesting!

Hope that helped with the Monday morning blues!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Because The Night - Patti Smith