Bow and Crossbones Blog

August's Big Friday Night In is COMING!

"We put our all into giving you Rockin beauties the very best in vintage reproduction and kitschy treasures - this month is no different. All these goodies and more will be going LIVE on the website on 30th August 2019 at 8pm (bst)"

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Pinupbounding 101

" This is all well and good, but what if your favourite character isn’t from Disney? And what if your fashion style of choice is vintage and proud? That’s where Pinupbounding steps in!"

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We Need To Talk…

We Need To Talk…

"You may have noticed we’ve started to reduce the amount of non-recyclable packaging we use to get those pretties to your door. If you didn’t then - GOOD! That means we’re like stealthy environmental ninjas with biodegradable bags."

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Welcome to our new look website!

New year... Its time for a new look!!
 
After a fantastic year in 2018, of launching loads of new ranges, including our huge haul Dead stock vintage & New bangle sizes, we wanted to make it easier and faster for you to get what you want when you want it!
 
Me hunting for vintage goodies in South Africa Jan 2018! 
      

So welcome our new look site! 

We have been busy working behind the scenes for the last few months, getting things just right!
We have some fabulous new features
  • You can browse and shop by Era's - 40's, 50's, 60's, (which one is your fave? Personally I'm a mid era gal... late 50's/ early 60's) Seasons, styles & occasions. 

  • Already know your bangle size and want to see what available in your size? Simply select your size collection!

  • Looking for something to match that pretty red vintage dress you bought? Easy... use our drop down menu to select your Colour selection!

 

  • Gagging over our Insta feed?! You can now shop our Insta feed, PLUS you can now get our pre-made jewellery sets, Inspired by our Instagram feed! Working out cheaper than buying individually. Lush little offers that save you a penny! Be fast as they will Change each week!
Available at the bottom of each page! 
    •  Also Available - We have made it easier, ( and cheaper) for you to build your own bangle stacks, with our Pick n' mix Collections
    build your own bangle stacks!
      P.s You'll get a automatic discount for buying this way! #youarewelcome <3
      • If your like me and you have to walk up every isle of the supermarket, ( even if you don't have kids- but "ya gotta walk 'dat isle bebe") We also have that feature on our store too! I believe it is FOMO?! or Maybe something else... hmmm?! *cough*

      Anyway...
      • As we get a lot of emails asking regarding postage/shipping rates, we have made it super easy for you to work out your postage costs here! Easy peesy, Lemon Squeezy!

      So if you're a Cam Cam and are as excited as me, ( Cam ) Let me know what you think of our new website in the comments box!

      Me visiting a huge plant in Palm Springs 2018

      Hello to 2019!

      " There was a price to pay for all that cheese, chocolate, roast dinners and pudding - that price was the button on my best capris."

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      B&C Thanksgiving!

      Well, I guess while I'm here I'll let you in on a (not-so) secret...

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      Happy Halloween!

      Happy Halloween!

      "Spiked Pumpkin Pie Punch is a different beast. More of a cozy sip with it's cream soda base, ice cream top and oh wait... vodka. Lovely, lovely vodka."

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      If You've Got It - HAUNT it!

      If You've Got It - HAUNT it!

      No. We simply won't apologise for the bad pun in this title. It's Halloween season and this little blogger has never met a bad pun she didn't like! We're particularly fond of spooky bad puns and as those are ghosting around this time of year, we thought'd we'd pluck one from it's grave! (Thank you, thank you!)

      Now, not that we've kept this collaboration a top secret, but we thought it was high time to give you a look at our Limited Edition range of Halloween jewellery designed with illustrator Kate Costigan.

       

      Salem Kitteh Earrings and Brooch

       Black cats are where it's at! A symbol of luck (good or bad, depending on where you're from,) Black cats have a long association with Halloween, so it just wouldn't be right to have a Halloween range that didn't include them. Our Salem Kitteh brooches have a choice of colours and those earrings? Oh Em Gee, those earrings!

       

      Celeste Witch Brooch

      ...And what follows the Black cat but the beautiful witch? Witches and Halloween go together like caramel and apples. They are the wise women that stand at the edge the darkness and bring balance... they also look awesome as brooches!

       

      Jack Pumpkin

      Of course, it wouldn't be Halloween without Jack! Another traditional way to light the darkness and celebrate the all the goodies that the Fall Harvest brings. There's just something so delicious about this set though. The colour! The plump textures! Jack's little toothy face! We love it!

       

       

      Bad Barbie Hoops - Moon

      These beauties are one of the first pieces we announced from this collection but they still deserve their place on this little rundown! The glam Bad Barbie hoops (and their sisters the Bad Cindy Star hoops) are some of the best selling pieces from the entire collaboration. Ooh! But look at them! Bringing some moon-loving witchy vibes!

       

      Morticia Hand Brooch

      Speaking of moon-loving (smooth segue, I know!) ...these Morticia Hand brooches seem to have leapt straight from the illustrator's page and onto your body, ready to add that creepy-cute finish to your outfit! Remember a Morticia Hand is not just for Halloween - there's something perfectly Glamour Ghoulish about this brooch.

       

       

      Victor Bat Range

      OH! And Victor! Victor the bat features across earrings, brooches and bangles! So cute! Not to mention Victor bangles come in all three of our sizes - Princess, Queenie and Goddess - see our sizing guide for details! 

      There's much more in the collaboration, so take a look at the whole collection here!

      Next time, we'll be pulling out the last minute party preparations for your spooky celebrations! We're talking our favourite Halloween tipples and supernatural snacks because no one throws a party like a Crossbones' Party.

      See you soon

      Tx

      Diving into Delicious Colour!

      Diving into Delicious Colour!

      "But we know you're rockin' gal on the go - so we're gonna keep this short and sweet. Are you ready to see a round-up of all the pretties we've been throwing your way? You are? Let's GO!"

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      Friday is the BIG NIGHT-IN!

      Friday is the BIG NIGHT-IN!

      "Or better yet, grab Whatshername and tell her about the BIG NIGHT-IN! Oh, you know Whatshername! She's can be a bit much but she's such a good friend, she's always really great at remembering things and you know how much she likes to keep you all organised..."

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