For the love of the lowly cassette tape everywhere… shown above (click on picture to go to each item) is my collection of must have 80s nostalgic tape induced crafty memorabilia… no other form of musical record has affected budding relationships and romances the world over than the “I made you a Mix Tape” tape where we’d pour our hearts out through power ballads and music with meaning hoping that the cassette tapes intendee would listen between the lines and fall head over heels… what fun and freedom to be your own DJ! Surly the music that means so much, must surly touch the hearts of my unrequited love in the same way? Surely not. Pah!
Have you noticed a recent catwalk trend for large chunky cuffs? Everyone from Michelle Obama to SJP and ever stylush Johnny Depp thats why I have been so excited to show you the beautiful work of one of my newest Guest Designers ~ Megan and Mona.
Based in the Welsh capital, the seamstress behind Megan and Mona is a costumerier by day turning her hand at night to crafting in the most intricate detail hand embroidered cuffs, corsets and belts (coming soon)!
I think you will agree they are stunning! Do take a look at the entire collection.
Vintage fashion is so much fun and can be more creative than buying from the high street – I want to encourage playful dressing up as seen at my recent dressing up parties that really helped the ladies to see what colours and styles really worked for them.
I noticed when talking with customers who are new to vintage buying, there is some betwixting of how to style pieces. Vintage clothing can be a riot of wonderful colours and cuts – that’s what makes them stand out as vintage, but to a new burgeoning group of gals who are looking for some individuality in their wardrobe, not wanting to wear the same old brands from high street it can sometimes be a tricky look to pull off.
With this in mind I have created a new department in the shop – Get the Look – where I have done the styling for you! You can buy the total look and this way actually saves you money too!
I love blending old with new to get a great personalised look, and encourage buying top end quality designers rather than supermarket brands, with my Guest Designers, Suzywan, Ollie&Agnes who hand make current accessories – they team with the clothing to finish off the look perfectly.
If you would like some creative ideas, looking for a great outfit for a specific event or just want to chat fashion – Get in touch would love to hear from you!
We can’t quite put our finger on whether its the mix of layered colours on pretty material remnants or the perfect sizing and shiny buttons that make these stand out from the rest – whatever it is the combination just shines through…
I can’t decide which is my favourite! Tell which is yours!!
Each card measures 5″ x 5″ blank inside, so perfect for all occasions or just sending someone a little note (always so nice to receive) better still there’s FREE POSTAGE on all cards!
From the fabulous world of Suzywan – these necklaces are the future! With a great sense of colour and fun her work is distinct, original – I just feel happy looking at it.
I think the range blends really well with vintage items, its all in the mix!
Handmade from her Swedish studio, (from the top) Classy, Dancefloor & Octopus.
In anticipation of the new Alice in Wonderland film by Tim Burton, bows and Alice headbands have been all over the shops, in different sizes and styles, and worn in a variety of ways. Whether you love or loathe them, they are definitely on trend. So, here at Ollie&Agnes, we thought it was the perfect time and the perfect way to celebrate the release of the block-buster movie by giving a way one of our lovely hand-knitted black headbands. In Burton’s film, starring the gorgeous Johnny Depp, 19-year-old Alice again falls down the rabbit hold and returns to the magical world of her childhood, encountering old favourites such as The Mad Hatter (Depp), the White Rabbit, the March Hare and our personal favourite The Cheshire Cat!
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Exciting news……… Ollie&Agnes featured on lovely website The Green Familia
The lovely blog The Green Familia has featured The Little Veg Patch collection on it’s gift page so even more people know about the lovely vegetable-inspired hats for kids. The Green Familia site is packed full of useful information, family gifts, gardening, food and drink, eco tips, news and reviews so check it out…
Finally, here at Ollie&Agnes, we have launched our new range of kids’ hats ‘The Little Veg Patch’ ..with the juicy strawberry, crunchy green apple and bright pumpkin kicking off this lovely new collection.
The cute hats are hand-made from 100 per cent acrylic wool (so easily washable), and contain care labels and hand-made Ollie&Agnes labels.
This cute collection is sure to be a winner – even for kids who don’t like their fruit and veg!
AT LAST…Our newly designed woollen surfy-style hat
There was much excitement in the Ollie&Agnes office just before Christmas…not only was Father Christmas on his way but our lovely ‘Knitting Sall’ had arrived with the new designs of our woollen surf hat. She fought her way through snow and ice to get it to us, so we could photograph it and get it on the Extinct site ASAP!
Although we did like the other woollen surfy-style hat; we felt improvements could be made. We had had several false starts, several prototypes but after many emails (while snowbound), meetings, a series of sketches and the wonderful ‘Knitting Sall’s’ enduring patience – we got there and we are thrilled.
The newly designed surfy- style hat is far superior in our view, even though it is only slightly altered. It’s still 100 per cent acrylic (easy to wash); with our handmade Ollie&Agnes labels but we prefer the shape and the look. It was a mission but we got there so check it out. We do the handmade woollen surfy in light grey and black striped, pink and olive green striped, dark grey and black striped and black and they cost £23.99.
So, now ‘Knitting Sall’ has finished that project; we have set her to work deciphering more of our odd sketches and working on other projects for kids and adults so we will keep you posted.
Friend of Ollie&Agnes, Paula (and proud wearer of a grey O&A beret) was given a gigantic pair of knitting needles for Christmas (they are of sumo proportions!!), in a bid to join the make and mend brigade. However, by Boxing Day, she had to admit it was going to take ages to make anything vaguely wearable and for ease says she will stick to O&A knitted products.
Speaking of people who can’t, or won’t knit, the fabulous site nonstopmama.com, for busy mums, is featuring our cute kids’ beret. Coming to the rescue of mums and grandmas who don’t knit- check it out.
Hurrah! I’m so pleased to announce the first company to accept my invitation to join the ‘Guest Label’ spot is Ollie&Agnes.
Who have conjured up a range of hand-knitted hats and hand-knitted woollen flower chokers; made in the UK, using UK acrylic wool. These items have a truly old-fashioned feel and are lovely to WEAR! Can’t take my Olive Beret off my head – perfect just in time for those autumnal walks…
The hats are already on sale in a couple of shops on the south coast.
Ollie&Agnes also sell the quirky birdie necklaces and with more stuff on the way they definitely ones to watch!
Ollie&agnes, an environmentally conscious young label, is taking small steps in the big world of fashion.
