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

tRuffle Shuffle

Morning,

Erm, where did the sunshine go? It'll be back right? Not a fan of grey days. I really do have that oh so British obsession with the weather.

Our friend @funkyninjadoo has started a bit of a campaign to boost the follower numbers on the Unorthodox twitter, so go check out our page and follow us (and her, while you're at it!).

I think I'm also now allowed to say a big congratulations to Tahnee & Matt Burgess (both of whom have modelled for us, among other huge favours) who are expecting their second baby, following on from the gorgeous Zack. Shame we don't do a children's line... :)

Finally got around to doing my nails again yesterday. Went for Barry M Nail Paint in Cobalt Blue, undercoated and topped with my ever-essential Barry M 3 In 1 Nail Paint.

If I have to stick Employers Liability Insurance certificates on the wall, you'd think they could at least make them a little more decorative!

Anyhoo...

In hope that the Summer is going to come round soon (and because it was RR creative supremo Kiran's birthday this week), I thought this would be a perfect Pick Of The Day. This is the RedRock Fashion Ruffle Vest, £16.00. Everyone always comments on the beautiful blue of the ruffle detail on the shoulder, and how it contrasts with the khaki/grey colour of the vest itself. Flattering, it's a great Summer piece, combining comfort and simplicity with a touch of glamour. RedRock Fashion make fantastic, colourful and eye-catching pieces that exude effortless cool, like it was just something you threw on and the fact you look awesome is just a happy accident. Not many labels can manage that!

Halfway through the week, just about. Think we'll make it to the weekend? YEAH!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Skinny Love - Bon Iver

Blazer Of Glory

Morning,

It's Friday! Check out our #FF tweets on our Twitter page for recommendations of interesting peeps to follow.

Lots of you seem to be gearing up for summer weddings, and our Special Evening dresses are proving very popular this week (some even being picked out for the bridesmaids!). For those not needing to go so formal, we also have some lovely pieces by Monsalina Chic and Yumi that would be great for special occasions. There are even some lovely Monsalina Chic and Max C pieces in our sale still!


As I mentioned it in yesterday's blog post, I thought we should have this Yumi Malin Blazer, £55.00, as Pick Of The Day. It's available in black or grey, and is perfect for this time of year when a coat feels too much but bare arms are still the road to unsightly goosebumps. Blazers are very in this season, and this one is perfect for wearing as a smart piece, or you can scruff it up a little by adding some badges. Trimmed in white, it has gorgeous white rose buttons at the front, and 3 smaller white rose buttons above the cuffs. I've got my eye on one, so I can confirm that whilst it is fitted, the sizings are generous (even to those with more than a little up top!), and it looks fantastic no matter what you try it on with (and believe me, I've been trying them on most days, I just don't know whether I want classic black or a slightly more spring-like grey).

Have a fantastic weekend! We'll be here tomorrow for all your Saturday night outfit planning!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Primary - The Dandy Warhols

Forget U

Morning,

We were very excited yesterday when flicking through the new issue of Heat magazine to see our Max C London Damien handbag in black on page 76. We also have this bag in grey and khaki. What's more, we have it at only £35!

We've just put up our certificate of membership for the Federation Of Small Businesses. We feel it adds an air of class to the establishment!

We've been gaining Twitter followers rapidly, so remember, if you like to Tweet, check out our Twitter page and follow us.

We're also looking for bloggers to collaborate with, so if you have a blog covering fashion, beauty or anything else related to what we do, get in touch.

Pick Of The Day are these handmade Felt & Wood Bracelets by Irene Mosedale. Each is unique, and these ones are made with felt and wood beads. The felt ones faintly remind us of The Muppets, but I swear none were harmed in the making of these accessories! We also have necklaces in stock in the same style. These are a great way of brightening up any outfit, come in a variety of colour options, and are great little pick-me-ups for either you or someone who needs an excuse to smile.

Choose and order the Irene Mosedale Felt & Wood Bracelets on our online shop.

Speaking of Muppets, it seemed like a good excuse to relive their fantastic performance with Cee Lo Green and Gwyneth Paltrow at the Grammy Awards!



Have a great Wednesday, and we'll be back tomorrow!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: For Forty Days - Apollo 440

Hungry Like The Wolf

Morning,

Having one of those days where everything takes much longer than you anticipate. I blame Steve for hanging around and distracting me, and Tahnee for force feeding me junk. :) Also, been spending too much time giggle over the @CatBinLady Twitter. Really good, if you've not checked it out!

Pick Of The Day today is a limited edition WAM Apparel Snarling Dog t-shirt. Screen-printed locally, this is a bit of a classic from the little label, and these are the last so when they're gone, they're gone! The Snarling Dog designs is also available on a hoody. The t-shirts are available in Small, Medium and Large, and are £20 each.

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: B'Cos We Rock - Brassy

Friday Feeling

Morning! Slight delay on the blog post today because the internet has been playing up again. Did you know you can also follow Unorthodox on Twitter? Just click here.


As the weekend is nearly upon us (although some of us work Saturdays!) I thought I'd have something a little bit glam as the pick of the day. This grey Max C dress is hand crafted in gorgeous material, with very elegant coursage-type detailing, and hangs beautifully. Perfect for warm summer evenings, but in the meantime it would look great with leggings and a little bolero (may I suggest one of the Spiral Direct ones we currently stock).

Anyway, enjoy your Friday, whatever you're doing.

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: This Scene Is Dead - We Are Scientists