God Save The Queen

Morning,

Hope you all had a great long weekend. We are back open as normal from today and all orders placed over the bank holiday have now been packaged up and will be sent out later today.

We headed up north (okay, not that far north) to Derbyshire and had a chilled out weekend. We can definitely recommend Old Poets Corner in Ashover as a pub to check out!

Pick Of The Day today are these iconic Dr Marten 8417 Union Jack Boot, £95.00. They are classic black 8-eye DM boots with a Union Jack print on the toe. Bright and bold, these are great for the old school punk look or suedeheads. We love our Dr Martens and everyone should own at least one pair of the 8-eyes.

Have a good (short) week!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Tonite It Shows - Mercury Rev

An Eye For An Eye

Morning,

I've declared Winter over and bought out my pink Raybans. That's the official sign of Spring. :)

Going to be doing some price reductions later, so keep your eyes open for those!

Yesterday I finished reading Kate Atkinson's Started Early, Took My Dog. I'd not read any of her books before, and it was quite an interesting novel, if not particularly earth-shattering. Might give some of her other books a go. Bit of a holiday read, if you're going away this Summer. I have now started on The Last Of The Hippies by CJ Stone that our photographer Brian has loaned to me.

Today's Pick Of The Day is one of the most distinctive types of Dr Marten available. If you really love them, say it loud and proud with these Dr Marten 1B60 20-Eye Zip Boots in Cherry Red, £120.00 (also available in black). They have a zip on the inside leg so you won't spend forever getting in and out of them, as well! These look especially awesome with one of our Death Kitty skirts!

Have a great day. Almost Friday!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: The Devil Walks In The Sand - The Cooper Temple Clause

Back In Black

Morning

It's the start of another week. Hope everyone had a good weekend. Remember, our sale is still on so grab yourself a bargain, quick! We also have our new Smashing Glass pieces in, and the ones that are suitable for mail order will be going on the online shop ASAP.


Pick Of The Day today are these iconic and essential Dr Marten 1460 8-Eye boots in black. If you don't have a pair of basic black DM's, you really need some! They go with everything, we reckon (and look especially great with floaty floral spring dresses on the girls). Available in sizes 3 to 15, there's no excuse!

Dr Martens Iconic 1460 8-Eye Boot in Black on the Unorthodox online shop.

Have a great day!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: The Beat Goes On - Britney Spears

Cherry Cherry

Morning,

Getting started on our Xmas card writing today, and hopefully going to make it out later to stock up on Xmas decorations to make the shop all pretty.

Like our glassware? Well Smashing Glass by Dorne Boddington is featuring in an exhibition at The Castle arts centre in Wellingborough throughout December, so if you're about, pop in and marvel!

We had our first celebrity spotting today. Ok, well it was the actor who played Sam in Neighbours and Lachy in Home & Away in the early 90s, and he is in panto in Wellingborough so not that shocking, but still, he walked past this morning. I tried not to stare. That's made my week.

New arrivals yesterday included Stargazer Glitter Shakers (including UV ones), Stargazer Neon Gel Colour wash-out UV hair colour, Barry M Instant Nail Effects, Barry M Liquid Eyeliner in Pink, and new Barry M Dazzle Dust colour N0.102 Burgundy Noir. They're all up on the online shop as well. Also, the Glitter Shakers and Neon Gel Colours will be available behind the bar in the Horseshoe Inn down the road from the weekend, so if you get halfway through your night out and think it's missing something, you can sort it then and there!

Pick Of The Day are perfect for this weather if you want to keep warm and stay on your feet! These are the Dr Martens 1460 8-Eye Boot in Cherry Red, possibly the most iconic DMs ever. If you've never had a pair of Cherry Reds, or you have but they've gone to the DM box in the sky (and it takes a lot before you have to retire a pair of Dr Martens!), now is the time to grab them. We sell them at the RRP, which means it's usually the same as buying them from Dr Martens themselves, but be warned, that RRP is being raised in January, so get in quick to get them at these prices!

Dr Marten 1460 8-Eye Boot in Cherry Red on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Feeling festive yet?

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Clint Eastwood - Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra

Pretty In Purple

Morning

Not loving the cold today!

Pick Of The Day are these gorgeous purple Dr Martens. These are the 1460 8-Eye, possible the most famous and classic of the DM boots. Purple is a key colour for Autumn/Winter this year, although it's always one of my favourites! It just makes them that little bit different without being ostentatious. These have the Smooth finish, although we also have the DM Purple Shimmer boots on our website as well, which have more of a metallic sheen.


Dr Martens 1460 8-Eye Boot in Purple on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Stay warm!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Crush - Jennifer Paige

Peacock Strut

Morning,

Added some more reductions to the sale yesterday on our Iska dresses, so if you pop in the shop or check out the online shop, look out for those!

Pick Of The Day today are these Dr Marten New Authentic Wedge Calf Boots in Peacock Broadway. New on our online shop this morning, we also have a pair in store for those who want to look them over (or try them on if size 7 is close to what you take). These are perfect for Autumn and Winter, and are the ultimate boots of their style. The lush peacock colour is fantastic, and they're made in DM's Broadway finish, which is a full-grain leather with a soft comfortable feel. Personally, as a bit on the short side, I'm not someone who goes for flats, but I really did find these so comfy, so I recommend you give them a go.

Dr Martens New Authentic Wedge Calf Boots in Peacock Broadway on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Have a great Halloween!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Treat Me Like Your Mother - The Dead Weather

High Times

Morning,

As promised, here is the article from Saturday's Evening Telegraph. Cheesy, but no harm in a little publicity!


I'll let you in on a little secret... I think I feel a sale coming on. Shh, I'll tell you more tomorrow.

Anyway, for now, it's Pick Of The Day time.

Pick Of The Day today (once again, tying in with This Is England '86 being on tonight) are these Dr Marten Modern Classics 1B60 20-Eye Zip Boot in Black Smooth. Possibly the most perfect and iconic knee-high boots about this Autumn/Winter, and the usual awesome DM quality. These have 20-eyelets to lace up, as well as a zip fastening (because life is too short). At £120, they're really worth every penny, and hopefully will keep you marching happily for many Autumns to come. They are available in sizes 3 to 9, and are also available in Cherry Red Smooth in the Dr Martens section of the site. If you are local to the shop, pop in to discuss ordering a pair, and browse the full catalogue.

Click here to check out and buy the Dr Marten Modern Classics 1B60 20-Eye Zip Boot in Black.

Have a good day!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Lies - McFly

These Boots Are Made For Walking

Morning,

I've heard a rumour that the body jewellery is arriving today, so hopefully will have it out on display by tomorrow!

Pick Of The Day today are these Dr Marten Iconic 8417 Union Jack Boots. They are 8 eyelet Dr Martens boots, with a smooth finish, and a Union Jack motif at the toe. They have a great retro look to them. Dr Martens have been featuring in loads of fashion shoots for both men and women lately, so it's a great time to invest in a pair. These ones are £85, and come in sizes 3-15. We don't keep these in stock in the shop, due to the variety of styles and sizes available, but we get them in to order, usually within a few days (although it may occasionally take a little longer, depending on their stock/season). To place an order, either pop into the shop and view the full catalogue, call us on 01933 227072, or e-mail kat@unorthodoxshop.co.uk

Almost the weekend!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: L'Amour Looks Something Like You - Kate Bush