Racy Lacy

Morning,

It's Saturday! Woop!

Well, that's our Audrey Hepburn umbrellas sold out. We may get some more in at some point, but as always, we try to only get things in limited numbers to keep them new, exciting and desirable, so it won't be straight away. I think them selling so quickly is a testament to our customers' fantastic taste and our lousy weather!

Best seller of the Yumi collection so far? The Larinda top. It's not on the online shop yet, but we'll get it up there as soon as possible.

If you're in the mood for something literary, check out my review of Edward Hogan's The Hunger Trace on my Hell Oh Kitty blog.

Continuing our current Yumi obsession, guess what Pick Of The Day is? :)

Pick Of The Day is this beautiful Yumi Quimella Lace Skirt. It's available in black, brown or beige. The underskirt has a beautiful satin feel, and it's overlaid with the gorgeous sheer cream lace top skirt. It has contrasting coloured elasticated waistband and lace detail on the hem. I especially love what our photographer Brian Chapman has done with these photos, and our model Rebecca looks fantastic!

Choose your Yumi Quimella Lace Skirt on our online shop.

All that's left for me to say is have a great weekend, and if you need us today to help you complete your Saturday night outfit, we'll be here! Otherwise, see you on Tuesday!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Ultravox

Swallowed

Morning,

Got that Friday feeling yet? Definitely have here. Our final pieces from the Yumi SS11 collection have arrived and are now out in the shop. Very tempted by the Yaura tunic with a little leopard on it! We're still adding the Yumi pieces to our online shop, so keep checking back!

Good to see everyone is embracing the Barry M Neon Nail Paint for the summer. We have Neon Pink and Neon Green in stock, and they're great. As with all the Barry M Nail Paints, they go on easily, dry quickly, and last really well (especially if used with the Barry M 3 In 1 Base Coat/Hardener/Top Coat). They also look brilliant shining out from underneath a the Barry M Instant Nail Effects (yes, I'm still going on about that stuff!).


Pick Of The Day is one of our new Yumi pieces we showed you yesterday. This is Kenna, and she's a gorgeous summer maxi dress, available in pink or navy, with the distinctive swallow bird print. It has little button detail under the neckline, ties at the back, and has a ruffled hem at the bottom. Rustic and romantic, it's a beautiful cotton piece for your summer wardrobe. All you need a warm days, a meadow to lounge around in, and hayfever tablets!

Choose and order your Yumi Kenna Swallow Maxi Dress on our online shop.

Have a great Friday, and get ready for the weekend!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: So Strange - Sub Circus

Aquamarina

Morning,

We got the first few pieces of our Yumi S/S11 collection onto the online shop yesterday.

Let me introduce you to:

Yumi Malin Blazer (available in black or grey).


Yumi Kenna Swallow Maxi Dress (available in navy or pink).

And our Pick Of The Day today...
This is the Yumi Marina Dress. It's available in black or navy and it's one of my favourites from the SS11 collection. Printed with flowers and butterflies, it is also covered in lots of little sparkly bits for a bit of subtle glitz. Very distinctive, and very Yumi, and definitely a classic piece to wear season after season.

Get your Yumi Marina Dress on our online shop.

Have a great day!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: If There's Any Justice (Live Lounge) - James Blunt

Breakneck

Morning,

Just had the first few photos back from our Yumi shoot, so will get the pieces I do have photos for onto the online shop today. Keep your eyes open for those (or just follow our Facebook or Twitter feeds for the most up to date news).

You know how the magazines are all raving about the trend for colour at the moment? Well make sure you check out our RedRock Fashion pieces. If you want colour, this is the way to wear it! Not all of the pieces we have in store are on the online shop yet but I'll try to sort this as soon as possible.

We have a couple of kimonos in the shop (on the website soon, I promise!) that are getting lots of attention. These are ethically traded and reversable, so you can either wear the patterned pink side with the black trim, or the black side with the embroidered dragon and pink trim. Yes, I'll admit, it's a bit random, but I really like them!


Pick Of The Day are these new glittery mesh scarves, available in pink or purple. These are ethically traded from Thailand. They're great for brightening up outfits (they look especially good against monochrome ones), or can be tied around your head or waist. Basically, they're all sorts of awesome in their versatility. Plus, at only £6 each, they're almost obligatory!

View and order your glittery scarf on our online shop.

Wednesday, almost halfway through the week!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: If You Leave Me Now - Upside Down

Ashes To Ashes

Morning,

Had a great weekend. The Unorthodox team were out in force for The Horseshoe's first Comedy Night on Sunday, which was fantastic. Oh, and it was my birthday. I don't feel any older, yet, though. Which is nice.

Audrey Hepburn umbrellas are selling fast (the weather is probably helping!) so if you want to stay dry in the most stylish way possible, make one yours today!

We had a great photo shoot on Saturday with the new Yumi pieces. Local artist Rebecca Sturdgess modelled for us (we have lots of her art in stock, so check that out), and she did a fantastic job. Our resident photographer Brian Chapman of Brian Chapman Photography was running the show, and it was great fun. Loved seeing the Yumi pieces being worn. Once the photos are ready, we'll have them up on our Facebook page, and you'll be able to see them on the Yumi item pages when they're on the online shop.

Pick Of The Day today is this Spiral Direct Phoenix Rising T-Shirt because we only have one left! It's 100% and features the fantastic prints Spiral are famous for. There's an awesome back print too, so you're getting your money's worth! We're gradually cutting down on our menswear, so grab a piece of history!

View and order the Spiral Direct Phoenix Rising T-Shirt on our online shop.

Have a great week!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Word Love - Rhianna

Everything In It's Lace

Morning,

It's Saturday! Ok, so it's raining, but still feeling the weekend joy. We have our photographer Brian Chapman coming in later to photograph the new Yumi pieces, which should be fun. Also, finally sorted my hair out which is now black with Stargazer Violet Hair Colour through the fringe and front. Big thank you to our model Tahnee for sorting that out! Also, it's my birthday tomorrow, so looking forward to comedy night at The Horseshoe down the road.

Have also started reading Edward Hogan's The Hunger Trace so will report back if it's any good.

Pick Of The Day is this gorgeous Max C London Bow Lace Dress in cream. It has ribbon trim around the arms and neckline, the bow detail, and a crocheted floral top layer. It also has the distinctive bubble hem that Max C love so much. All in all, it's a gorgeous piece, and it's now in our sale, reduced from £45 to only £30!

View and order the Max C Bow Lace Dress on our online shop.

Have a great weekend, and come check out our new Spring/Summer range if you're in town!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: First Day Of My Life - Bright Eyes

Yumi Yumi Yumi

Morning,

Today is the launch day for our gorgeous new Yumi Spring/Summer 2011 collection! It's now on the rails in store and we'll have it on the online shop next week. Not decided on a favourite yet, but loving the Marina dresses (butterflies and sparkliness!) and the gorgeous Ormanda skirts (lacy floralness). Actually, loving all of it! Very excited to be a Yumi stockist, so make sure you check it out. Also, a big thank you to Kaz for looking after the shop while I hung it all up!

Now, since I have to get tags on all of the aforementioned gorgeous Yumi pieces, this is going to be a quick post today!


Pick Of The Day is another one of our ethically traded products. This embroidered green bag was handmade in Thailand. Fully lined, it features embroidered elephants, butterflies and flowers. Perfect for a hippy chic/boho look. Plus, as it's ethically traded, you're sure to get plenty of good karma from it!

View and order the Ethically Traded Green Embroidered Bag on our online shop.

Friday feeling!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Wonderful You - Alisha's Attic