Monday 28 November 2011
Calling all writers: Tell us a story.
We're looking for stories about some of the items in our vintage sale. Can you come up with a piece of flash fiction for the top hat or mask or even the plate? Where are they from? Who owned them? They can be imagined histories or even bizarre flights of fancy. Email your stories to oxfamshopf1134@oxfam.org.uk and we will get them on the blog.
Spotlight on: Vintage Sale
This unusual mask is also part of our fabulous vintage sale. The most famous Tortoiseshell masks are from the Torres Straite Islands Between Australia and New Guinea.These Masks were thought to represent the Hunting spirits. There are lots in the British Museum.
This highly collectable early Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead plate with a citrus fruit design in orange and yellow dating from the 1940s will also feature.
And these 1950s binoculars in perfect working order are perhaps more valuable as an antique. A similar pair were recently sold on ebay for £100! Help us reach this price.
This highly collectable early Bursley Ware Charlotte Rhead plate with a citrus fruit design in orange and yellow dating from the 1940s will also feature.
And these 1950s binoculars in perfect working order are perhaps more valuable as an antique. A similar pair were recently sold on ebay for £100! Help us reach this price.
Spotlight on: Vintage Sale
Rawnak has done some great promotional photos for our Vintage Sale on 4-10 December. Check out her Top Hat photo montage!
This Top Hat was recommended by a London Top Hat specialist to sell at £200! If we get near this figure it would be great. Come along and see what else we've got...
This Top Hat was recommended by a London Top Hat specialist to sell at £200! If we get near this figure it would be great. Come along and see what else we've got...
Monday 21 November 2011
Books: Idealist Adventure Turned Into Revolutionary Destiny
Have a look at the ''travel'' section and discover among other fine volumes, Alberto Granado's version of ''The Motorcycle Diaries''. Written in the '70s with the motivation of telling a truthful and emotional tale about the early travels and character of Ernesto Guevara, Granado's ''Travelling With Che Guevara: The Making of a Revolutionary'' retraces their legendary motorcycling adventure through Latin America in the 1950s. This book will be a treat for both exploration and adrenaline lovers as well as for those dedicated to proper travel story-telling. Grab it at the shop for just £3.99!
Friday 18 November 2011
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Manager's pick of the week: Buy a Farmyard
If you're feeling flush, way not splash out on an entire farmyard for just £482!
Malawi Oxfam worker Naile met a shy grandmother who looked after six orphaned children. She had several chickens and would also climb a hill to break up stone with a small pick for aggregate to sell to industry for extra money to support them.
Oxfam provided her with a cow and she now has a herd and has grown in confidence, speaking out in the village to support other women, and she can afford to send the children to school.
Imagine what a farmyard could do!
Malawi's few hospitals are overstretched and doctors overworked and underpaid. There is a 12% HIV rate and high maternal mortality and it's women who end up looking after the sick or orphans. Despite the lack of equality and no land rights for women, Malawi still has 22% women in parliament compared to the UKs 18%!
Music: The Coming of the Festive Season by Tom
With the rain getting worse and nights drawing in, it can only mean one thing. No, not the everyday Mancunian weather, but the approach of Christmas.
To celebrate the coming of the festive period, we've got a lovely selection of ridiculously cheesy albums on show to ensure you get your yearly dose of winter warmers. Such classic creations as Barry Manilow's In the Swing of Christmas, The Great British Barbershop Boy's Christmas Time and Neil Diamond's A Cherry, Cherry Christmas (Pictured below) are in store and selling fast. All albums mentioned are priced at £2.99.
Of course I'll try my hardest to make sure these albums are on repeat in the shop from now on until the big day. You can't have too much of a good thing.
Alternatively, if you aren't into the corny side of christmas (I'm sure there's some of you out there), there's some nice collections of Star Trek VHS brand new in stock. Now I know that VHS is considered to be a died art form, but these could well be collector's items. We've got The Next Generation: Descent and Descent, as well as the Seven of Nine Collection ready and waiting.
For any sci-fi kids out there, these are a must have. Or if anyone knows any trekkies, these must be seen as the ideal Christmas present. Come in store soon to get your hands on Dr. Spock and the gang.
By Tom Hickman
To celebrate the coming of the festive period, we've got a lovely selection of ridiculously cheesy albums on show to ensure you get your yearly dose of winter warmers. Such classic creations as Barry Manilow's In the Swing of Christmas, The Great British Barbershop Boy's Christmas Time and Neil Diamond's A Cherry, Cherry Christmas (Pictured below) are in store and selling fast. All albums mentioned are priced at £2.99.
Of course I'll try my hardest to make sure these albums are on repeat in the shop from now on until the big day. You can't have too much of a good thing.
Alternatively, if you aren't into the corny side of christmas (I'm sure there's some of you out there), there's some nice collections of Star Trek VHS brand new in stock. Now I know that VHS is considered to be a died art form, but these could well be collector's items. We've got The Next Generation: Descent and Descent, as well as the Seven of Nine Collection ready and waiting.
For any sci-fi kids out there, these are a must have. Or if anyone knows any trekkies, these must be seen as the ideal Christmas present. Come in store soon to get your hands on Dr. Spock and the gang.
By Tom Hickman
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Fashion: Oxfam street style- by Tessa
We spotted Louise in Freshers week, she teamed this fab Nordic print poncho with a turquoise cardigan and grey canvas espadrilles (which look super comfy!)
As part of our street style fashion feature, we invited Louise to the shop, where she picked out an outfit from the products we had on our rails. The result; this fab outfit! She combined a cream knitted dress with a navy checked shirt; a great combination! Another street style success!
Louise wears…
H&M navy checked shirt- £4.99.
Monday 7 November 2011
Fashion: Oxfam Street Style by clare
Heather’s play of bright colours in her style attracted our attention. She matched a simple bright orange sun dress with a white woollen cardigan. Her vintage black bag matched well with her dark blue velvet laced shoes.
She picked out a sweater coat, adopting a vintage look. She matched a river island white laced skirt from Oxfam perfectly with her maroon shirt. In addition, she accessorised her look with a bright coloured scarf on her head. The Bruno Magli shoes she chose from the shop further conveyed her vintage style.
Scarf: £1.99
Bruno Magli size 4 shoes: £19.99
Vintage sweater coat: £14.99
Louise attracted our attention with a unique combination of clothes and accessories. She matched a grey leather jacket with a apple green shirt and long black skirt. She accessorised it with a long thin gold necklace. In addition, she wore a black hat to add a stylish chic feel to her look.
Upon coming to the shop, she picked out a jacket and shirt. It was a perfect match between the shirt and H&M jacket in reflecting a chic look. In addition, she picked out a bright orange scarf to add some colours to her black hat. She chose a funky necklace from the shop as well to accessorise and add a soft touch to her overall look.
Scarf (around the hat): £2.99
Gloves: £4.99
Necklace: £4.99
T.M Lewin man’s shirt: £6.99
H&M jacket: £4.99
Making our way round school in search for stylish people, we found Merton (to the right of the picture) at the Students Union! He was professionally styled in a sleek black trench coat and grey trousers. He wore a black pointy leather shoes that further highlighted his sleek and professional style.
Merton then made his way to our Oxfam shop with a friend upon our invitation. They then chose some clothes and accessories from Oxfam that reflected their personal styles. Merton picked out clothes that reflected a rather preppy style. He accessorised his clothes with a chequered scarf and did some layering with the coat and vest to highlight his style. Merton’s friend combined a white blouse from atmosphere with a long blue skirt. She picked out a Hobbs
White Blouse (Atmosphere) : £3.99
Light Blue long Skirt: £4.99
Shoes: £12.99
Belt: £4.99
Sunglasses : £0.99
Scarf : £2.99
Black Coat: £21.99
Vest: £7.99
Maroon trousers: £6.99
Bag: £7.99
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