Voodoo Glow Skulls

This was written this morning but due to technical gremlins, it's not being posted until now. Sorry!

Morning,

I've been trying to do my bit as a responsible local business owner, so last night I spoke (alongside other shop owners) at a council planning committee meeting against the application to change the use of one of the empty shops in town so it could become a bookies. Fortunately, the councillors agreed with us, and we stopped it. Personally, I reckon Wellingborough needs more shops, not another bookies! Anyway, it was really nervewracking, but attending the planning meeting was a really interesting experience. I was moving watching people waiting for decisions on home extensions, etc. I kept looking at their anxious faces while they waited for a group of old men (well, they all were!) to wave their hands and decide something that whilst minor to everyone else, was really important to them. It was like a real life soap opera! I recommend everyone attends a planning meeting once in their life. Although I should think once would be enough!


Pick Of The Day today is this Max C London 'Damien' Skull-Studded Handbag in Khaki, £35.00. I can definitely recommend this one as I have it, and I've been using it daily for months now (the sign of a quality bag is that you can fill it with junk, drag it everywhere, and it still looks fantastic, which this does). We also have these available in Grey, but there is only one left in the Khaki. It has a zip on the main compartment, as well as 2 internal pockets, one with a zip. The straps are threaded through to give it that great slouch look, and the silver-coloured skulls that cover the main section are subtle but really original. The black version of this bag (now sold out, I'm afraid) was featured in Heat magazine. Max C, whilst they make lovely clothes, are probably best known for their bags at the moment, which are fantastically designed and really good quality (thus making this great value).

Have a great day!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Whatever It Takes - P.O.D.

Numbskull

Morning,

Our chat with the Evening Telegraph was yesterday, so those in Northamptonshire, keep an eye out for us in Monday's ET.

Our Pick Of The Day is this fantastic Max C London 'Damien' handbag. This is the grey one and it's studded in little silver coloured skulls. It has 2 internal pockets, a zip fastening, and is great quality. I can definitely vouch for this as I've been using one in khaki since they came in and it always gets comments and is big enough for all the junk I choose to lug around! I'm really chuffed with mine! It's also available in the aforementioned khaki colour, as well as in black with gold coloured detail. All these can be found in the Max C section of the site, along with all of our other Max C clothing, a lot of which is on sale (some at half the RRP!).

More on the Max C Damien Skull-Studded Handbag in Grey on our online shop.

Enjoy!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Albatross - The Besnard Lakes

With Every Heartbeat

Morning,

Lots of exciting new things in this weekend. First off, we have some gorgeous new Max C 'Damien' handbags. Available in black, grey or khaki, this skull-studded bags are absolutely gorgeous (I've already nabbed one and it is much admired so far!). The black one has gold coloured studs, the other colours have silver coloured. Big enough to fit in all your essentials, but not too bulky, these are the usual stunning design and quality you can expect from Max C, whose bags have been getting tons of press attention. The clutch version of this one was featured in Heat magazine, so be one of the first to get the handbag. We'll get them up on the online shop as soon as possible, but in the meantime they are available in store now.

The next new thing is our Barry M gift boxes. The brainchild of our executive minion Isabel, you can pick the Barry M make-up you'd like in it (minimum 3 pieces) or we can help you choose, and we'll turn it into a gorgeous little gift box with tissue paper and a bow for no extra charge. Perfect for presents, and can be tailored to suit anyone. These are available in store, or order online by adding the Barry M items you want to your basket and writing 'giftbox' in the comments section at check out.

Pick Of The Day today is this JP Jewellery Double Heart Necklace. Made by hand by Jess, one of our local artisans (and a bit nuts, truth be told, which is how we like our suppliers), there is only one of these (all JP Jewellery pieces are one-offs). Romantic and simple, this is a great way of wearing your heart on your sleeve (er, neck).

JP Jewellery Double Heart Necklace on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Have a great weekend! We'll be out flyering at the Wellingborough Christmas Light Switch-On tonight (we might skip the Steve Brookstein bit).

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Protection (Radiation For The Nation) - Massive Attack

Beauty Of A Butterfly

Morning,

The Unorthodox team may have overdone it slightly at the TV Smith gig last night so forgive me if this blog entry makes very little sense!

We have just got in some beautiful Max C bags this morning which I will try to get out on display for this afternoon and onto the website next week. Max C's bags have been getting tons of press attention, and these are absolutely gorgeous in a variety of colours with contrasting skull studs on them.

Those in Wellingborough heading out this weekend, remember you will be able to get our Stargazer Glitter Shakers and Neon Gel Colour from behind the bar in the Horseshoe Inn on Sheep Street, just in case you went out unprepared!

Our Pick Of The Day for today is this Iska Gold Trim Slinky Butterfly Dress. We only have one of these left, but as it needs a good home we thought we'd bring it to your attention. Even better, it's in the sale! This dress is bright, bold, butterfly-adorned and beautiful. It comes with the belt, has gold piping around the sleeves and neck, and is a beautifully distinctive piece for your wardrobe. So get in quick!

Iska Gold Trim Slinky Butterfly Dress on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Have a good Friday and a great weekend!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Leave Me Alone - Betty Boo

Kiss From A (Skull) Rose

Morning,

Well, it finally snowed here. Although only briefly, not much, and it seems to have gone now. So that was an anti-climax. Will endeavour to be less English and stop talking about the weather!

Sorting out our Stargazer order today to make sure we have enough mad coloured hair dye, UV gels ands glittery bits to get you through the festive season. If you have any special requests, speak now!

Pick Of The Day are these Death Kitty Skull Rose Leggings. They're one of my favourite Death Kitty pieces, but once they're gone, they're gone (we don't like to overkill any piece, no matter how cute it is), and stock is now very limited in some sizes, so get in quick! These cropped black leggings have a kickass skull, bone and rose print, are available in sizes S/M and M/L, and are only £6!

Death Kitty Skull Rose Leggings on www.unorthodoxshop.com.

Ooh, our company Xmas cards just arrived! That'll keep me busy for the next week then!

Have a great weekend, and will be back and blogging on Tuesday.

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: I've Got A Little Something For You - MN8

Here Kitty Kitty

Morning

Much planning today for our special window display ready for next Saturday's street party on Sheep/Silver Street in Wellingborough. We're also donating a prize for the competitions, details of which I think can be found in the Evening Telegraph over the next week so keep your eyes open for the chance to win a Temporary:Secretary Plate Of Biscuits ring! The circus themed street party is on 25th September, all day, and there will be rides, entertainment, special offers, decorated shops, so come out and support your local high street (assuming that it is your local high street, if you live in Aberdeen I don't really expect you to make the trip, although Wellingborough is lovely in the Autumn, I hear!).

Very excited this week as our very first customer, Jo, is back in town after spending her summer working in Greece. Therefore if anyone wants any Barry M, I suggest you get in now, before she raids the stand tomorrow!

Pick Of The Day today is this Death Kitty Skull Bow T-Shirt. Available in Small, Medium and Large, this 100% cotton t-shirt is one of DK's new designs. The cuteness of the big pink bow is offset by the cheeky little skull in the centre, so perfect for when you want to be cute with an edge. Great value and quality, as always from the DK team. Available in store now, or order online at the link below.

Order your Death Kitty Skull Bow t-shirt here.

The week is almost at its end. Think we've got some surprises for you next week so stay tuned!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Ready For The Good Times - Shakira

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

New in this afternoon

Afternoon

I delayed the blog post and pick of the day today so I could have our newest dress for it. They arrived earlier this afternoon and so far had nothing but good comments!



This is our new Max C maxi dress. The last Max C maxi we had sold out really quickly so first come first served on this! It's cream with a grey skull pattern (as shown in the close up). With an elasticated bandeau top and gorgeous flowing floor length skirt, it's absolutely beautiful and really distinctive. They are £45 each and we have them in sizes 8 to 14, however we discovered with the last batch of maxis that they can fit bigger sizes than their marked one because of the elasticated top, so if you're a 16 or 18, it's definitely worth trying one on.

Enjoy your afternoon!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: In The Hospital - Friendly Fires

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

I was just trying to think up a day-of-the-week themed title when I realised I didn't know what day of the week it is

Morning. Late blogging again today, but I was doing good deeds, I swear! And the books. Very excited to hear the former Angel Hotel across the street may be getting done up with the help of a grant from the Heritage fund. I think my suggestion to paint it in glitter might not go down well though.

I think the mannequins may have names! After much deliberation yesterday, currently I favour calling them Kurt, Courtney and Frances. But we'll see.


As they're forcasting great weather for the weekend, I thought I'd encourage the blokes to get their legs out, so the pick of the day is these Spiral Direct shorts. Distressed style, with a dragon print on one leg, these are the only way to still look tough in shorts! We also have other Spiral Direct shorts in with a variety of prints. Well, they mainly have different sorts of skulls on so not that much variety but there's a pirate skull amongst them! And we have some plain ones too, for those not into skulls or dragons!

Anyway, enjoy the sunshine!

Kat

Now Playing In The Shop: Bul Ma Miin - Orchestre Baobab