hey ladies its Emily thought i would share with you some of the wonderful vintage items that came into the shop, there extra special finds check them out...





We found a beautiful Chanel bag and many more treasures, check out these vintage boots.





Theres many more like this in store so hurry on down before they all go and remember Thursday 8Th October is out discount evening and all full priced items have 20% off!!
Me and the girls will also be at the free after party for Motels 10Th birthday to give you a chance to come up and enter yourself into a prize draw to win a night out on Motel! Arn't you lucky ladies don't miss out!

Blog 8: Motel's 10th Birthday!!!

Morning lovely ladies...

So next week is Motel's 10th birthday!!

We're all really excited about this and we've decided to celebrate by rolling back the clocks to when it all began, and throw a 90's themed discount evening in store and an after party at a local club call The Thekla!



If your not a stranger to facebook then you can find the group under the following link..
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138054890668

We've got loads of discounts in store..

- Sale stock, back for the one night - £10 and under!
- Autumn one off sample stock - £15
- Goodie bags
- 20% off all full priced stock
- Brand new season stock coming in!!

Then at the after party we have

- Gift vouchers for the top 3 best dressed 90's queens!
- 90's Tunes all night
- Goodie bags
- Have your photo taken and win a night out on Motel!

So the win a night out on Motel competition consists of winning an outfit from us (naturally), your hair being styled and colour by the wonderful and brand spanking new 'Harry Blades Angry Dave's', a slap up meal for two at 'The Spyglass' and a fun filled party night at 'Pressure'. What more could a girl ask for?...maybe a hot guy for the date?!?!... well I'm afraid we can't provide that, but you'll be looking hot enough to snap your own up that's for sure!

I hope you can all make it down, its going to be a right laugh!! Only i have to try and remember not to drink much!! Work in the morning.... (hope boss doesn't read this he he)


Lots of love, Jenna
xxxx

Blog 7: Emily's top autumn pick...

Hello there Motel fans, my name is Emily and I'm the Assistant manager of the fabulous Motel Bristol store. I thought id share with you my favourite item of the Autumn range.
Check them out and tell me what you think.



i really like the Sarah dress in blue snake, it reminds me of 80's hair metal bands, the print is really detailed and the shape of the dress is really versatile check it out, this is how i wear my Motel dress.



i like to wear my Sarah dress in different ways so i can make it unique and change the style of my item every time i wear it. in this photo i have worn a bandeau skirt over the top of it so it instantly looks like a top or bodice.



Ive put an over sized crop top over my Sarah in this photo. Its a really casual look and great for a quick fix for wearing my Sarah dress in the day and then taking the crop top off for a different look in the night.




I personalised the Sarah dress with a smart waist coat jacket i bought and give i an eighties style with the collar up and the little bow detail on the front.




i love wearing this vintage 80's denim jacket with the Sarah dress its give it a really casual feel and i think the faded colour compliments the dark blue of the snake skin pattern. i think the jacket it gives the dress a good vintage feel.



Ive put a vinatge levis denim shirt over the top of my dress for comfort and ease ive made a little knot in the frount to add a little detail in the shirt aswell. the shirt over the top makes the dress look almost like a tube skirt aswell.



and last of all my favourite way of wearing the Sarah dress is with a colourful belt and vintage Motel thigh high boots, simple and easy to wear the Sarah dress is my favourite dress of the Autumn range!
Hope you've enjoyed my post and it gives you some added inspiration of how to wear your Motel. Please if you've got any photos or ideas of how you wear your Motel send us a picture to our facebook group!
Hope to see you soon in the store and come say Hello!!
chow for now
lots of love, Emily xx

BLOG 6: Charity Shopping...

If i have any days off during shopping hours... you will ALWAYS find me in charity shops that I can get to easy. There is nothing i like more than having a good rummage through other people cast offs, to find that amazing bit of treasure!!

I love looking for clothes, but also for the nick knacks. I'm moving into a new house with my partner shortly and I simply can't help looking for things to decorate it with! I get all excited about moving house and having a new project to work on (if he thinks he's got a chance to decorate it, he's crazy!)!!

So i was shopping last week and discovered this beaut of a Little clock...

I couldn't believe my luck when i set eyes on him! £2.50! SOLD!

So now he's going to take pride place in my bedroom, until found a more permanent location at my new gaff!!

Last Thursday, at the shop, we took part in one of the local Freshers fairs on the Frenchay campus. I spent quiet a few hours getting a fake wall together, wallpapering it (in true girl style with no nails glue!!!) and collecting a few bits and bobs to decorate with (generally from my bedroom) and we came up with our own cute little stand! You may even catch my new little clock making an appearance!

There was quiet a crowd there and we attracted a lot of girls to the stand.. some new of Motel and a few didn't so it felt great to spread the word about Motel to everyone. You get such a great response from some people when you tell them that they've just come to the city that contains the only full Motel shop! I really enjoyed myself and meeting all the new students..



Please let me know of any charity shop / car boot stall treasures that you come across!!!

xxxx

Blog 5: Shop Ideas

Hey again !!

Just been browsing on ebay for some insperation for when we have a shop fit and found this cool vintage jukebox ... I really want one so the customers can come and choose all thier own music and i don't think i've seena another shop with one! Check this one out...

I think it's pretty sweet!!

We've been changing a few things round recently, in preperation for the students, and we did a new cabinet display. I found this really cool vintage style wallpaper (in Wilkinsons of all places?!?) and i thought it worked really well!


Until friday, we have the last of our summer sale on and i was trying to think of a nice way to have a sale sign, i cam across this picture and did my own take on it! See what you think...



In other news Emily and me are still training hard for the race and people have been generous in store..

Click on the above picture if you'd like to sponsor us!!!

I'm so sad its Autumn already, i can really feel the chill in the air! To make it worse my bike tyre blew the other day so i'm having to get up earlier and walk to the shop until it's fixed! Sad days as i love my bike !!!

That's all for now, catch you later xxx

Shop Blog 4: Run 10K

So about 5months ago me and my assistant manager, Emily, decided we'd do our bit for a good cause and set ourselves a mini challenge... we'd run 10K for cancer research.

Don't get me wrong... I'm pleased I'm doing it, but with 17days to go and very little training, I'm starting to get scared!

We're going to give it all we have anyway and hope to raise lots of money for a good cause!
So please please please donate a little or donate a lot! Whatever you can afford is always appreciated!
You can donate in store or by the following link!
http://www.run10ksponsorme.org/jenna-emily-motelrocks

Here's a few pics for your laughing pleasure...




Wish us luck!!

Love Jenna xx

Shop Blog 3 = Man like me...

Hey again!!

So not too long ago i went to The Big Chill festival, i've never been before and i have to say i had a really good time. Apart from my friend buying a tiny tent and not realising, we had great weather, met great people and just had a really good time.
Heres a pic of me and my friend that some guy took for a festival photo book he's building..

While there i discovered some really cool new music from these guys called 'Man Like Me' I thought i'd share the tune with you that i just can't get out of my head!!!
It's got a good summer feel to it and it's making me not think about the start of Autumn next week!!
I think you'll enjoy it... check them out!

Until next time... Chow ! xx