Christmas Stocking Wrapped Up

So Christmas is upon us again. Doesn't it seem as if it was this time last year just 5 minutes ago? - We think so too.

As food, parties and traffic take over our inner cities around the world at this time of year more and more people are turning to the internet to save the stress as well as the ££ around Christmas time. 

By shopping online there is no muss, no fuss and you can literally get Christmas all wrapped up in minutes. 

If you're a regular 31B er then you'll have noticed that we've added a few more sections to our website to help ease the pain of Christmas shopping. 

The 'Christmas Cracker' and 'Stocking Filler' section have all the must have items in for Christmas. 

You can even get the items selected gift wrapped and ready to o so, when they arrive to you all you need to do is pop them under the tree. 

This is also a fantastic time to remind everyone that 10% of profits from each and every item is donated to charity. Making christmas a real occasion for everyone.  

Our Favorite: Well one of them from the 'Stocking Filler' tab is the Union Jack coin purse. As seen in the little video above we made in the office to show just how cute the lining is and how bright the print glares. 

This little number is ideal as a 'Bottom of the bag' purse, for all the small pieces of change that jangle in the bottom of your pocket and bag, it's also big enough to fit train tickets in.

With the Olympics having been this year. It's a great little keep sake. We've been shipping these out left, right and centre. and for a fiver they are a bargain.

Have a look now here

Running for: London Euston

Running for the London euston train on platform 3

I recently found myself running late for the London euston train at Birmingham New Street Station. It was only then that it occurred to me just how important a pair of well soled ,comfy shoes are for rush hour train hopping and running from the rain.

Luckily for me i was cool and confident and when seated on the train, collected. With lashings of glam no 7 lipstick , hint of pink scarf and tight tight skinny jeans.  With my camera in tow I was off to film some creative and inspiring fashion and beauty stuff.

But the most important thing is ;My Bjorns Borgs had once again saved my bacon.  Style is often my number one concern when going on an outing , yet for that day  comfort was a must as  I was attending a press event with lots of walking involved. and at one point running as i chased after Theo Paphitis from Dragons Den ( Long story!)  sensible shoes saved me as the idea of falling over in heels is just not chic darrrrling! 

Although not great for a fully fledge downpour as i hadn't warteroofed them ( You can tho) ,my shoes were stylish , bright and bold purple matt   ( my colour) and tied to my feet without being aware then were actually there. (Love shoes like that ooo that feeling)

I once watched a clip online of a girl diving onto a London tube and loosing her shoes in the process. With crowding and serious lack of space on trains, tubes and all modes of transport currently being an issue ,the last thing you want is to be adjusting your shoes every few seconds. Or tripping over your feet as you ;like me run like a maniac through the station.  😊

Dear Santa....

You'll have heard me bang on  over the past year about how good the Bjorn borg lloyd trainers are , we love them so much we've restocked them over and over again, sell out after sell out season, and the best way to test them out is to get yourself a pair !Christmas is coming so get them on your Christmas list they won't let you down.

Harry Stiles, Robin, I love Coco , and the cast of made in Chelsea all love Bjorns Borg products, plain and simple chic hi tops with a snap back tongue for those more daring fashion days!

Isn't it odd how running trough the station triggered my brain to make me think more about practice fashion, perhaps it's just me. Thoughts are funny things. :)

Until next time , catch us online, Twitter, Facebook,  or shop shop at the 31b Store online shop.

Worcester News

Worcester News

Once again last week (Wednesday) we were featured in the Worcester News Newspaper.

The feature was front page for the business section of the local paper. 

The piece documented the progress of 31B Store and its new website as well as our charity efforts and the addition of using graduates and media students in our campaigns , photo shoots and videos. 

Here are some shots of the piece. 

Written by Mike Pryce for Worcester News 2012.

Holla! Lynsey Luu

We have some exciting news to announce! We're going to be online stockists of Lynsey Luu clothing and jewellery! "UK designer Lynsey Luu – Loud, Proud & Brilliantly Bonkers!

Some jewellery is designed to sit subtly around your neck or twinkle delicately from your earlobes; plus some clothing just blends into the background. All well and good, but there are times when you need to be loud, proud and ever so brilliantly bonkers. For those times, look no further than the quirky collection from Lynsey Luu."

We met Lynsey way back in September at Young Britain, which helps young people into business. Everyone at the event was captivated by Lynsey's designs that really are loud, proud and brilliantly bonkers. We knew you'd love her designs and prints as much as we did so we had to snap the collection of hats, snap backs, clothing and jewellery up.

We're now on the look out for models to model the collection and be featured in product videos, The collection is fun and funky the ideal candidate will be someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and is all up for playing to the camera. 

We shall be shooting in a few weeks time in Worcester UK. If you want to be part of it get in touch via our 'Contact' page on our website. 

So to wrap up ideas and ideas we met Lynsey last weekend. Drank a bucket of a caramel macchiato and had some yummy scrum my pancakes. (Boy they were soooo good!)Had a browse of the current Lynsey Luu collection. Here are some snaps! 

We're so very much looking forward to sharing the brilliantly bonkers designs with the world. The attention to detail of each product is mmmm so good. The jewellery has little 'Lynsey Luu' signature on the back. The tees have cute labels, the collection is a feel good , fantabulous collections of all things kookie, young and free spirited! 

There really is nothing better than a piece of fashion that makes you smile in the morning. They'll have you smiling all day :-)

And lets face it who doesn't want a necklace with some pants on?

Avril's Look Book

We love Avril's style and when her 'Abbey Dawn' collection knocked on our door we knew we had to grab it with both hands. 

Here are some punky looks, kookie styling and colour pows! 

To give you some customizing inspiration. Adding some D.I.Y studding and tie dying can make your wardrobe funky and fun, without the massive price tag. 

Funk up your look like Avril, be fun and be free.

Avril's collection 'Abbey Dawn' has limited availability, so come over and have a gander at the collection.

 View Collection Here.

Beautiful Bronze

You may have noticed this weeks banner changes are rather simplistic. 

Elegant and sophisticated; That is our theme for the Christmas period as well as less is more.

Bronzes are going to be key over the christmas period as bronzes match and partner black dresses and shoes and brighten up nude and neutral tone shoes.

Our favorite bronze product really has the Jazz factor.

Bronze Sequin Bold Bangle

Make a glowing statement this party season.

Bright bronze bold, statement bangle for a small to medium fit wrist.

Ideal as a small stocking filler.

Bronze Sequin Bold Bangle, ideal as a Christmas stocking filler or to sparkle up that Litte black dress. Bright accessories that sparkle all year long.

And for just a £5 with free delivery this piece isn't only a must have: It's a bargain.

Who's This Handsome Chap?

31B Store has been featured in fellow young entrepreneur Jamie Dunn’s new book ‘Crack On’ ( #crackon ) co written with Neil Fogarty. 

Within this fantastic new business book for young people Chloe, 31B Store’s Director discusses the good and the bad sides of being a teen in business, what her ideas behind 31B Store were originally and her top tips for starting your own online or retail business. 

Jamie and Neil have devised 8 legal business Ideas to help young people get into business and be their own boss. You can buy the book online or download to your Kindle, Android or Apple product.

Say Hello to Jamie....

Jamie Dunn. (2012)

'Crack On' Book Cover (2012)

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