Is that sunshine I see?

Morning,

Still waiting for the stand to arrive for our body jewellery, so in the meantime, just ask if you want to browse the selection!

Some lovely new photos our resident photographer Brian Chapman took are now up on our Facebook page, featuring our gorgeous models Carly (below) and Rosie.

As there is the slightest bit of sunshine in Wellingborough today, I thought I'd have something a little summery for the Pick Of The Day. This Max C Skull-Print Maxi Dress in Cream is absolutely gorgeous. The fabric is beautiful, the grey skull print is kooky and subtle, and the bandeau top and flowing skirt means it can fit bigger than the marked size, usually. Priced at £45, it's a standout piece that will be great year after year.

Good luck to anyone getting their exam results today!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Break Me Gently - Doves

Pause For Thought

Morning,

They're digging a trench along the road outside this morning, but if you can negotiate your way through the barriers, we will try to make it worth your while!

The body jewellery arrived yesterday. Among other things, we have various stretching spirals, nails and tapers, as well as tongue bars, barbells, navel bars, nose studs, rings, tunnels, plugs, balls... well, come have a look for yourself! Many items are a lot cheaper than you can find them elsewhere! We have a variety of brands including Blackline, and all have been recommended to us by piercers so we are confident they are good quality products. Just have to work out how to display them all now! So if they're not in the counter when you pop in, just ask, and we'll be happy to show you what we have.

These paintings went up on the wall this morning. They are by local artist Anita Hughes, and are based on brain function and neural pathways. The bottom one is called Brain Neuron Painting 1, and is acrylic on canvas. Measuring approx 41cm x 41cm, it is priced at £50. The top canvases are called Brain Neuron Paintings 2. They show how repeating positive thoughts can create permanent connections in the brain (sort of a visual representation of cognative behavioural therapy, for the psychologists out there!) They are mixed media on canvas, and measure approx 30cm x 30cm each. They come as a pair and are priced at £40 (which is a bit of a bargain for two canvases!). All are signed originals.

Hope you're all enjoying your weekend.

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Meeksville Sound Is Dead - Pluto Monkey

Noisy Roadworks

MORNING!

Sorry, I have to shout. The roadworks on Sheep Street and Silver Street have moved up the road so I can't hear myself think! I do want to stress that all the businesses are open as usual, and could do with local support more than ever while this is going on. I think everyone's avoiding the street but we're all still here and we need you!

New in this morning is JP Jewellery. It's made by Jess in Wellingborough. It's all handmade and each piece is a completely unique one-off. They're very very pretty and can be seen in the accessories display in the counter.

Still on an accesories theme, the pick of the day is this bracelet. Reminiscent of the Links Of London Love Links collection, but without the huge price tag, it has handbag, shoe, and heart charms on it. The photo isn't great because it's so shiny! Very girly, very chic, and very in at the moment.

Right, the drilling seems to have stopped for a few minutes so I'm going to take some paracetamol and, in the words of Depeche Mode, enjoy the silence.

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Generator - The Holloways

Through The Looking Glass

Morning! Never let it be said that I don't listen to customers. We have had requests to stock body jewellery, so I'm in the process of arranging things with a supplier and hopefully will have some pieces coming in within the next few weeks. I do try to keep everyone happy, so if you have any other ideas, please let me know. Also, have some very cute artwork from Pippa Alice coming in at the weekend (so will probably be available early next week... I'll keep you posted).

Alice In Wonderland has always been a bit of a cult classic, and ties in very nicely with the Lolita look, as well as general indie-ness. With the Tim Burton version very much still in everyone's minds, I thought the pick of the day should be this gorgeous Temporary:Secretary Alice In Wonderland necklace (photo courtesy of Temporary:Secretary). The charms are so adorable, and there are different ones on each necklace so you can agonise over which you like best. This is because apparently the charms are rare and vintage, and therefore hard for the lovely Temp:Sec to source. Definitely a timeless and beautiful piece for any jewellery box.

Have a good Thursday!

Kat
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