Friday, 27 August 2010

Vintage Geo drop faceted necklace



Check out our new Vintage Geo drop faceted necklace, online now take a look! Limited edition piece grab one while you can...other new pieces uploaded on the shop every day


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http://uncommonlybeautifulrecycledaccessories.bigcartel.com

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

Uncommonly Beautiful X published in Grazia


We have been busy creating a little range exclusively for one of our ethical stockists Fashion Conscience.com called Uncommonly Beautiful X.
Our aim was to create more interesting fashion lead products season to season but still with great control over our ethical philosophy and manufacturing. All our pieces are made by our team here in lovely London.

One of our statement pieces has been featured in Grazia Magazine this week go check it out! thanks guys!!!

Thursday, 10 June 2010

Waste sofa leather etched woven statement necklace and bracelet

We are very proud to show our lovely woven statement necklace and bracelet made from waste sofa leather, yum. With our japanese rose print etched onto the soft leather. Added to the pieces are sections of vintage metals from broken jewellery.
A small insight of what is to come!


Monday, 22 March 2010

Featured in Sublime Magazine!

Thanks to lovely people at Sublime for featuring us in their spring break feature!


New pieces for the sunshine!





Our new bright collection for spring summer are playful, textures and create some statements. They are available to buy from our online shop! TAKE ME THERE!

Saturday, 20 March 2010

A trip to Berlin



My boyfriend and myself recently went on a trip to Berlin meeting potential stockists and checking for new materials for the brand. I was very taken with the industrial sense of the city. In every little corner there was something new to explore and sample, a must if you haven't been!

Anyway our hotel was a huge inspiration so i thought I would share it with you, it was built in an old factory building. Check out their website, its has amazing graphics, and beautiful little details and also great story telling. michelebergerhotel






This is the main room, just off the bar, its one big room divided by walls made from metal frames with lots of books slid into situ, a space considered with care and love.
I loved being in the space, it was hard to leave.
I think I may have to make an oversized recycled statement pendants made from different old magazines trapping in wire. Stunning.
A great use for old magazines!



Go check it out, you won't be disappointed.

Saturday, 13 February 2010

2010 collections showcasing at trade event MARGIN

Open to any press, buyer or any professional in the trade. Just show your business card at the door for entry.







http://www.margin.tv/

Monday, 25 January 2010

sale

Sale for one week only on our online shop 20%

Enter the code JAN2010 at the checkout when paying!

http://uncommonlybeautifulrecycledaccessories.bigcartel.com/


Our new collection will be out on the 14th Feb!!! oooh exciting!

Friday, 22 January 2010

Barbican Art Gallery pop-up shop





Uncommonly Beautiful are proud to be stocking at The Art Gallery Winter and pop up shop - now in the main foyer at the Barbican!


The Art Gallery Winter Shop and pop up shop - now in the main foyer will offer an eclectic mix of new, innovative and stylish contemporary gift ideas for the season. Showcasing and celebrating the very best of local design talent, this special shop will be an ideal opportunity for the discerning buyer to find unique and individual gifts. Come and discover their wonderful selection of carefully selected treasures that include furniture, ceramics, glass, jewellery, stationery & publications. Take the pressure off, avoid the crowds and shop in style. From small affordable items and accessories to large exclusive pieces, The Art Gallery winter Shop will have something for everyone.








The Art Gallery Pop-Up Shop
20 October 2009 – 31 January 2010
Barbican Centre/Level G

Open daily 11.00am – 8.00pm

The Barbican

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Happy New Year!



Happy New Year to all!

We just want to say a huge thank you to all our lovely customers, our stockist's and the media who have helped us make 2009 a great year!
Lots of new and exciting ventures coming in 2010, we will be blogging much more and keeping you up to date with what is happening in uncommonly beautiful HQ.
A sale will be coming soon, so I will email all on our mailing list, blog it and tweet it, so join up if not so you don't miss out as it won't be advertised on our online shop......

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Eco Design summer fair east london 26th -28th June




Now in it’s sixth year, the very original Eco Design Summer Fair returns, bringing some of the most forward thinking designer-makers producing a host of design-led, sustainable lifestyle products.
Exhibitors each embrace several of the following ideals:
 Recycled
 Organic
 Natural
 Non-toxic
 Locally sourced
 Fairly traded.

Discover fashion, footwear, alternative technology, home accessories, natural beauty & body care, jewellery, childrens’ wear & goods, books, greetings cards and gifts. Treat yourself to an eco fashion & beauty make-over courtesy of top ethical Fashion Conscience. Organic/locally sourced food and drink available.

Live music, organic/local food and drink, plus recycled design workshops for all. Bring your broken bits destined for the bin: broken jewellery, electronics, card, paper etc, and recreate them into something super!

Eco-Design Summer Fair East
Saturday 27th June and Sunday 28th June 2009
10am - 6pm both days
Dray Walk Gallery
Dray Walk
The Old Truman Brewery
Off 91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
Aldgate East/Liverpool Street Tube
Free entry/optional donation; please donate a used mobile phone
Full disabled access


Recycling Party Special
Friday 26th June 2009
5pm til 9pm: 
Multi-media evening with fashion show, design stalls, speakers, live music, DJ’s, design workshop, organic bar and food.
Free entry/optional donation; please donate a used mobile phone
http://www.ecodesignfair.co.uk



We will be there, come say hello!

Monday, 13 April 2009

vintage brooch and multi-chain necklaces in store now!



recycled delicate vintage mixed chain necklace





                              

    Vintage brooch and multi- chain necklace


                                                          
               

vintage ribbon, blue bead and multi-chain necklace

Friday, 13 February 2009

Guardian's Green Valentine's Day gifts: jewellery

Lots of big thanks to the Guardian and the writers of the recent article in the Guardian's green valentine's day gift special on their ethical living blog. We were in their top two for ethical jewellery gifts!! yippeee 
Click on the title to read the full article..

one off recycled jewellery pieces more new items in our shop!

Lovely items added to our shop, items include more vintage button studs earrings, recycled dangle earrings and our signature wooden print necklaces made from discarded old wooden furniture and packaging materials.
All hand made in the UK by us at uncommonly beautiful!  visit our shop to buy click on the top left hand corner of the page. or follow the link on this post! 



Saturday, 31 January 2009

Sweet dreams sweet cheeks eco artwork

Check these out Eco art work/collage pictures by Sweet dreams sweet cheeks. 
Her work is a direct meeting point between clean lines and chaos, subtley and kitsch surrealism. 
Artistic merit aside, her work is also made almost entirely from recycled materials.  From vintage cuttings to the glass and wood frames, Sarah stands as one of few environmentally ethical artists currently operating.

I am lucky enough to own one yipee! 

She also creates amazing cards in the same style and mix packs of blank inside cards coming soon...
 email her at her shop! 
(just hit the title to take you to her shop) 

Montage artwork by Sarah Keen - 

Polyvore style

This fab website lets you mix and match images  from anywhere on the web, to create outfits, interior designs, or any kind of collage. Browse and shop thousands of looks created by their vibrant community of stylish people.
A very lovely person created a very special set of our products! thanks xx

Uncommonly Beautiful Recycled Accessories

A sweet and kind review about us

I saw this lovely review about our shop at the upmarket every sunday.
Lee ( the guy in the stall next to me) argue most sundays about who fetches the lunch, I guess that is what she is talking about, oops! 

Friday, 9 January 2009

Brixton fRocks Deluxe Sample Sale 2009

Happy New Year to all!! 
Great to start off the new year with being in a deluxe sample sale in Brixton fRocks 09 this weekend starting Friday 9th to Sun 11th January.  So pop down and grab yourself a bargain from us at uncommonly beautiful other designers like Peter Jenson, Emma Cook , Linda Florence, Eley Kishimoto and lots more! 


Wednesday, 7 January 2009

New website coming soon!






New website coming at the end of February so look out....









Image take by James Frew, Stylist Io Takemura 
kirsty kirkpatrick s/s 09






Necklaces made from wooden old furniture


recycled desk drawer , purple ribbon necklace. poppy print copyright  UBRA 09


close up biscuit box, jasmine print necklace,  copyright UBRA 09




This piece has been made from wood cut from a wine box. Hand sanded and printed onto.  Its fastening method ties with the vintage ribbons  which have a  print on them . Available to buy in our online shop.






This wearable mixed media piece is made from wooden circles hand cut from a discarded chest of drawers abandoned in the street, and waste leather from a sofa manufacturer. The wood has been screen printed onto with a grey print design.  All hand made with reconstructed broken jewellery. A true unique piece.