Sex and The City by RedFoot

The girls have arrived at Reba, we have the fab new range of the fold up RedFoot shoes, a must for every girls handbag, you may have spotted these in a lot of magazines or on many celebs feet recently. They really are a saviour to those painful feet at the end of an evening and are so comfy we like to wear them everyday.
There’s a pair designed for every one of our favourite characters, can you guess who style is who’s??

Facebook

We are finally live on facebook, please add us and send invites to all your friends and family. Search for 'Reba Boutique' to find out about the very latest stock and promotions and special Facebook only discounts. And don't forget you can find us on Twitter too.

Party season is coming

Only 8 weeks till Christmas, the count down has begun! We Reba girlie's are already thinking about what we can wear out to the Christmas party! If your having that dilemma to, then get down to Reba as our party dresses are making their way into to store now. Get first pick and be the envy of all your friends by being so organised! If you cant afford a new dress for the party season or you already have your favorite little black dress to wear then an easy way to spruce up an existing outfit is with our new range of Max c waist belts. It can instantly change the look and at a bargain £11.99 you can't go wrong.

Snuggle up

The nights are drawing in, the cold weather is coming. Yes it makes me sad too. Lets embrace the season and snuggle up on the sofa with your favorite hot water bottle ready for DVD nights. Our latest range of hot water bottles have arrived today and they scream hug me! Prices start from £6.99, with adorable covers. My favorite is the Scottie dog one! I'll be putting that on my Reba's wish list.

Big Baby

New Autumn/Winter Big Baby range has arrived. Funky perspex jewellery with a twist, its a must have with all the celebrities. Katie Price to Peaches Geldof have been spotted releasing their inner child and going plastic fantastic with the new Big Baby jewellery. Autumn doesn't have to be all black and grey, we say colour is here to stay. My favorite is this flower design (pictured left) at £8.50 each who can resist?

Christmas

Yeah, I know we don't want to talk about it but Christmas is coming. Whether you love it or hate it the festive day will be here before you know it. So the Reba girls want to make the build up to the big day as least stressful as possible. We have got amazing new products coming in from the stocking filler lip glosses to the Moomins! Yes that's right the Moomins have done a range of bags, purses and key ring's to bring that inner child out on Xmas day! So keep your eye's open for all our latest stock, coming soon.....x

Something missing?

For a few weeks now I've felt that something was missing at Reba, yet couldn't put my finger on it. I was thinking we have fabulous clothes,exciting jewellery, the most unusual gifts in town and of course now even Vivienne Westwood shoes. Hmmmm. Then it came to me handbags! So along came the Reba buying fairy's and voila a amazing new range of Nica bags appeared. With lush colours from deep green to funky purple and from party clutches to the ultimate over size bag, there here! So get your skates on and be the first to see the brand new autumn collection. Nica isn't one to disappoint.

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania

Always innovating at just the right place, Melissa once more takes the challenge and achieves with the unusual class! An icon in the fashion world - outstanding and original - Vivienne Westwood and the punk couture history merge in their paths. To many, she is the very history of this movement. The new Anglo mania collection brings Vivienne Westwoods classic Anglopunk look with Melissa's fab jelly twist.
We love this new footwear collection and we know all you reba fans will too, they have to be tried on to be believed!! Sort after by many celebrities and fashionistas a like they won't be around for long, so be sure to get in quick to own a fab piece of 'THE' fashion icons collection, ranging from Lady Dragon Bow £88 to three strap elevated shoe £110, a bargain for a piece of Westwood if we do say so ourselves.
Happy Shopping xx

Grab a bargain

Yes, that's right, Reba's still sale-savvy...many products with 50% off! With the news that this month may bring more rain than shine the Reba girls have new jobs; bringing summer joy back to Peterborough! After all, what could be sunnier than snapping up a summer bargain?
There's still plenty left; take a peek at our sale-rail for 'B Young,' 'Vero Moda' and 'Darling' clothes as well as 'Motel' dresses (new to the sale...grab them quick!). Our striped 'Only' cardigans are now just £14.99, previously £29.99 - brilliant for popping over summer dresses on chillier-than-desired days!
Maybe your wardrobe (like ours) is fit to burst. With mugs at just £2.00 and a bible of vintage home design from Cath Kidston at £9.99, at least your home will seem like a rosy, cosy, haven when the sun is hiding!
The moral to the story - if struggling to find a summer-smile this month, a Reba bargain goes a long way to brightening up a rainy day!

Cubic is so cool

Snack and stack cutlery set is here. Who said cutlery couldn't be fun? The new utensil range is sized for kids and grown-ups alike. The silicone handles shaped as Lego bricks not only look cool but lock together for endless amusement. Perfect for lunch boxes, picnics or even your desk draw! Now don't get me started on souper spoon, a spoon with a fully poseable super hero action figure as its handle! Bound to be the hero of any kitchen draw.

We're open!

As you are all aware the Cathedral Square is under going some improvement works to revitalise the heart of the city centre. The project includes demolishing the Corn Exchange and creating a new square, dubbed St John’s Square, as well as removing the planters, underground toilets and road surface in Cathedral Square and replacing them with fountains and seating areas.
Construction work in the Cathedral Square area should be complete by Christmas while work to create the new square will continue until Easter 2010. So in the mean time we have to be patient and smile,while the diggers make noise and the railing gets put up and down in front of our lovely shop. We will remain to stay open and continue trade even when the work men go home at 3 to relax in the sunshine!
So spread the news "Reba, we're open"

Jeggings are here

Reba has the latest trend hit their shelves today! The jegging is here!Skinny jeans have just become tighter and tighter over the past few months so not surprisingly a hybrid of the jean and the legging was born! These denim look lovelies can be seen gracing the pins of Ashlee Simpson, Nicole Richie,Victoria Beckham and well just about everyone.The Jegging is hitting the high street and designer stores everywhere and Reba are not one to miss out. Our Vero Moda black jegging are a great all season purchase and at a mere £25 you can't go wrong. They are comfortable and fashionable two words I love to hear together!So get in quick to be bang on trend and the envy of all your friends.

Bang on Trend

Back instock today, the long awaited Motel Sophie Dress in Nautical Stripe £38 and Sailor stripe cardigan £38. Perfect pieces to be bang on trend this summer!!!

Cycling Carnival

A cycling carnival parade, BMX displays and bike check ups will entertain people flocking to the city centre for the Tour Series Peterborough cycle race.
The televised race on Thursday 4th June at 7pm, will see ten teams of five professional cyclists race 30 laps of a 1.1km course through the city centre.
There will also be a diverse selection of unusal bikes for visitors to try as well as cycle simulation games.
Entertainment kicks off around the Cathedral Square area from 2pm and Businesses as well as the public are invited to join in the carnival atmosphere. The race coincides with the Peterborough Green Festival, and people are encouraged to leave there cars at home and try going green by taking public transport, cycling or even walking to work.
Our opening hours will be affected slightly so we can join in the fun, we will not be opening late night this Thursday, however we will be opening at the earlier time of 9am so why not pop in before going to work.

Vintage Inspiration

Our buyers have excelled themselves with this new find. Eclectic Eccentricity, Lucy Averill who lives in our corner of the world Norfolk, is the creator of this fabulous vintage inspired jewellery collection. Combining her love of knick knacks with many stories to tell, she has created pieces using vintage finds from umbrellas to mini globes, anchors and singer sewing machines. From shabby to the chic Eclectic Eccentricity continually updates its range with new and exciting pieces.
Prices range from £13.99 to £21, fab prices for a little piece of vintage.

Sale Sale Sale

This week see's the last few days of our clothing sale. There are still lots of bargins to be had from Labels such as Byoung, Only, Vero Moda and Darling. With further discounts too many lines are now £15.00 and under. Sale ends on Sunday so be sure to come and pick up a yummy bargin before its all gone.

A Sad Farewell

It is with great sadness that we learned of the sudden death of the Right Reverend Ian Cundy, Bishop of Peterborough, who died unexpectedly on Thursday 7th May. Bishop Ian 64 was diagnosed with cancer of the lung cavity in October 2007, and sadly lost his battle just 2 months prior to his retirement. We send our condolences to his family and friends.
Bishop Ian's funeral will be held in Peterborough Cathedral today at 4pm, It will be open to all those who wish to attend and pay their respects.
Bishop Ian was a great asset to the Peterborough community and he will be sadly missed.

Its a Motel Summer

Rifling through fabulous thrift stores of the West Coast of the States all the way back in 1999, the motel crew was struck by something. A realisation spoke to them; the UK needed a vintage-inspired, prints driven brand to sink their hungry for innovative fashion teeth into. Motel was born, creating classy and stunningly crafted designs with an ever expanding list of inspirations.

Motel feels no need to splatter their name across the chest of their clothes in an inane effort to get to more punters. Motel just keeps on reinventing vintagewear to create punk, left field, retro and fun filled 'killer style'.
Maybe this is why Motel has been discovered by 'a -la mode' style magazines such as Grazia, In-Style, Now, Look to name a few. Then there are the fashion elite who continue to track Motel down, Duffy, Kate Nash, Fern Cotton, Lily Allen and Peaches Geldoff have all been spotted in Motel.
And their brand new summer collection is in stock now, but you'll have to get in quick, before the fashion elite of Peterborough and us Reba girls snap up the beautiful new pieces. With flower prints, bright colours and nautical themes, who wouldn't want to be wearing Motel this summer.

Reba starts twittering....!

Yes, we've done it, joined the twittering brigade - it just looked like too much fun not to join in..!

Now, of course we've just got to work out how on earth it all works, but already we're following Bill Bailey and the inimitable Gok Wan, we just gotta figure out who else there is that we really really want to know their intimate movements....

It does feel a little voyeuristic, but the little bird things are sooooo cute...... So see you around on twitter ! Tweeting or twittering or whatever it is ...!

Happy Earth Day !

Earth Day which is celebrated on April 22, is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment.

It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year. This date is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Its goal is a healthy sustainable environment.

Since the millennium its goal has differed slightly and is now focused on global warming and a push for clean energy.

Through Earth Day Network, activists connect change in local, national, and global policies with 17,000 organizations in 174 countries. Earth Day is the only event celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities which has got to be a good thing...

So, what can you do to celebrate Earth Day ?

Reba : Keeping calm and carrying on !

Looking around at the empty shops in town and being barraged by all the bad news in the media we were pondering on life in Peterborough. All the media hype creates a sense of doom, and it doesn't do any of us any good. We're glass half full type of girls, so here's three things to be grateful for today:

Daffodils, Spring sunshine & our new Max C belts ! (ok, we cheated a little with the last one, but we love them ! )

Reba has joined the "Supporting independent boutiques campaign" because while we have nothing against the multiple retailers, its true that money spent in our store, will circulate around the local economy more than money spent in a big store. Obviously we're not advocating a bypass of big stores, we're just saying....!

With all the with all the sad news of shops closing down, we just wanted to wish you a happy weekend, and let you know that we're staying strong and still sourcing the best up and coming brands.

Staying unique & staying on top & loving it !

Have a wicked weekend !

PS: welcome back to Erin who's been in sunny Australia for 2 months on an extended sabbatical !

Peterborough For sale

We saw in the Evening Telegraph that the Queensgate centre is up for sale...! While it might all be a giant rumour (who knows?) is it a good thing or a bad thing?

Reba's opinion is that it might be a good thing (sorry Queensgate) Shopping in Peterborough needs a shot of enthusiasm....! Peterborough is in competition with many other centres and we need to have a good offer. We're of the opinion that someone needs to give the city centre as a whole a lot of love and attention and not just see it as a cash cow !

How about some arches over the ends of the shopping streets - Cowgate, Priestgate, Bridge street, with some statues of local historical figures... something from our heritage, something that breaks up the concrete walkways....! Please, lets add some personality to this city !!!

Now we know we're not the biggest employer in the city, but its sad to see so many empty shops - Principles & Adams Kids have gone, with Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burtons all moved into BHS unit - that doesn't bode well! - and now Niro, Faith shoes and Envy are reported to be going too !

Surely it can't be a good time to sell a shopping centre? Or maybe thats exactly why its up for sale? Now, if only we had a few million spare..... we could do good deeds

You can read about it here:

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Queensgate-centre-may-be-put.5160936.jp?articlepage=1

Just arrived !

Max C is a London brand that has caught the attention of the fashionistas since its launch only two years ago (aaaah) Based in London, and taking a lot of their design aesthetic from our eclectic capital, their design team have created an cool range of exciting clothing and accessories, with influences from around the world.

This is a collection with an affordable pricetag (maybe its the living in London bit) they know how it feels to have no money, but want to look good?) Anyway, its a vintage feel collection, with a range of funky high fashion bags supporting it, and now belts too !

Max C is mostly stocked in independent boutiques like ourselves and more recently some fashion stores, and maybe its the London thing, or maybe its because they're new, but we really like their stuff, its bright, vivid and fun !

Like this new Summer handbag, its a clutch with a secret strap inside, so you can be lazy like me and wear it over the shoulder, two looks for the price of one - always a winner with us !

Happy Easter

The year is running away with us, can't believe it already Easter...? We must be getting older, i don't remember life going so fast before? Ok, so its Easter - Yum ! Time for chocolates and days off - a heady combination :-)

If you don't celebrate Easter, then why not join us in a celebration of Spring... Its bright when you get up and its bright when you go home, sooooo much more cheerful !

Chocolate is the epicentre of Easter for many, and we love it, best enjoyed guilt free we say... We don't understand why so many "so called" chocolate lovers complain about the calories in chocolate, when all true chocoholics know that it is a vegetable. It comes from the cocoa bean, beans are veggies, 'nuff said.

So, to finish as we're getting chocolate cravings just writing about it.....Our thought for the day(a little tongue in cheek):In the beginning, the Lord created chocolate, and he saw that it was good. Then he separated the light from the dark, and it was better.

Happy Easter everyone !

Funky glasses back in store !

‘About Face’ are a young, dynamic company with fresh and pretty distinctive accessories. The ‘About Eyes’ range which we're stocking, gives reading glasses an funky edge with fresh and fashionable designs, sometimes you need one vital accessory to make-or-break an outfit or just to work on your own unique look.....

All the reading glasses come with their own case to keep them safe. Prices from £9.99 - £14.99, but, as you can imagine, at those prices they sell out fast so pop in to see our full range to get the wow-factor of eyewear (not to mention the wow-factor of price tags!).

We love these glasses -they cover the spectrum from smart to sassy and apparently you agree with us !

See you soon !

An Inconvenient Truth !

OMG i'm probably the last person in the western world to have seen this movie! It was on last night, and I was in the mood for it, I mean I've heard about it, but i was never in the right place or it wasn't the right time. Anyway last night was the right place and right time, and i was shocked !

What a giant of a man ! I was blown away by him and his humility in the face of a crushing defeat because now i understand what winning the Presidency meant to him - more than just becoming President, it meant that he could have tackled this head on and made a difference - and we all know that he pretty much won - to have been so close and not make it, must have been - ah i can't imagine it !

Anyway, he obviously took a step back and thought, right then, how am i going to spread the word now in the face of this setback? So he made a movie, and he travels the world showing it to everyone and explaining it (here comes the science) and i was blown away by him, his movie and the facts it portrays, as every normal thinking human being would have to be....

So, i'm off today to see what we can do in our own small way and to spread the word about this incredible movie and this incredible man...! Have a brilliant day x

All the fun of the fair !

OK, so this post is a little late, but the fair was in town last week (Stamford) and it was fab ! Freezing for some unexplained reason, but fab ! I don't know what it is about visiting the fair that makes us all feel about five years old, but whatever it is, I'm loving it !

So, while i'm a great big chicken - its true ! I did venture onto some whizzy fast things, screaming our heads off all the way - ah the fun ! What can beat the dodgems, they are one of the few things that is just as good as you remember them being when you were a kid !

Nothing beats the sight of Stamford from the air from the big wheel - like i said, freezing, but worth it :-) Candyfloss anyone?

Keep calm and carry on !

It was good advice in World War 2, and its good advice today !

I love these retro posters, and i'm thrilled that i've just found one in pink. They're from an original World War 2 poster that was never in wide commission, and recently since their discovery by Barter Book, they've enjoyed emerging fame...!

There's others too, "Loose lips may sink ships" and "Tea revives you" how true ! But this is my favourite, I love the whole idea of not making a drama out of everything, and stoically carrying on, how very British, along with Victoria Sponge, cups of Tea and the weather - fabulous !

New Momiji Dolls have arrived!

Momiji are gorgeous little collectible friendship dolls. Joanna Zhou is one of our all time favourite designers. Her range is inspired by Japanese street fashion. Now she's back with three new designs called the Cosplay Collection.

Cosplay is the word you get when you mix costumes and play. Cosplay has become a Japanese subculture centred on dressing as characters from manga, anime, and video games. Cosplay fans gather to see each other’s costumes, show off their own elaborate handmade creations, take loads of pictures, and in short have loads of fun.

Each Momiji Doll in the Cosplay collection is a Momiji doll in a costume! The one pictured here is Polo she's dressed up in this adorable polar bear outfit! Polo says " cuddles save me from muddles. I like furry boots and mocha"

Like other Momiji Dolls, at the base of Donut, Polo and Tiny is a teeny card to write a teeny message. Pass it on.

Spread the love!

Don't get in a fluster this Mother's day, checkout our cheeky checklist so you can have a fun day !

Don’t get into a panic this mother’s day, follow our 8 simple steps to have a relaxed day with your mum:

1. Buy your card in advance, or if you’re making one, start it early enough for the glue to be dry ! Make sure everyone’s signed it.

2. Flowers sell out really fast around Mother’s day, so buy them a day or two in advance, or pre-order them, so you don’t end up at the garage…. Mum’s notice these things !

3. If you’re buying a present online, do it soon, and allow for delivery times. Wrap your present in advance so you’re not rushing around trying to do it as your mum walks in…

4. If you’re going out for dinner, make sure you have a reservation. Restaurants are really really full on Mother’s day. Make your reservation at least a week in advance (more would be better)

5. If you’re going out for the day, buy tickets in advance if possible

6. If staying at home and you’re cooking, make sure you’ve got everything you’ll need !

7. Make sure everyone knows what’s happening, so no-one gets left out and gets upset

8. Check your camera – make sure your batteries are charged

Step nine - Relax and have fun with your mum !

Friendly warning !

I've just got to write and tell you about something that makes steam come out of my ears !! To all you Sunday Posh ground car booters who park in the KFC car park - Be careful !!!

I made this mistake a couple of weeks ago and it cost me £125 to get my car released !!! Aaaargh, money I really couldn't afford, and can I just say that the clampy people are not the friendliest in the world - if you get my meaning :-( The fine is £125 and they only accept cash! )

I went past there this morning on my way to work, and there were at least 6 cars clamped today, (someone's making a lot of money ? !) and it makes me mad ! I don't want this clamping firm to get any richer by ruining peoples day. So there you have it, don't park there, and tell everyone you know too please.

Enjoy our lovely sunny Sunday (daffodils and sunshine, brilliant !)
Reba car parking alert team ;-)

Nostalgic fashions at the new Sue Ryder shop

Sue Ryder care, our local charity, is opening its first ‘vintage and retro’ store in Peterborough's high street. There'll be nostalgic fashions and timeless classics. They open today - 14th March on Bridge Street.....!

The charity retailer raises funds to provide care and social support for people with conditions such as Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke and Dementia. They are among the top 3 UK charity retailers. Locally they have a store in Eye, but this new shop is described as a specialist store, selling retro and vintage labelled stock. Shoppers will be able to buy what Sue Ryder Care describes as ‘vintage elegant classics, or retro chick at bargain prices’.

We wish them all the best, the local Sue Ryder hospice does a fabulous job and we support them !

Red nose day Friday 13th March

It's extraordinary to think that Comic relief was launched in 1985 !

The idea behind it was so simple - Comic Relief would make the public laugh while they raised money to help people in desperate need.

So far there's been eleven Red Nose Days that've raised more than £420m.

Now thats more than funny - that's flippin astounding !

Do something funny for money this comic relief day

Go on, have a laugh !

Hearts a flutter

This new Nica handbag had our hearts racing this week....!

In this Summer's muted coral shade, and oh so cute, with its clip on accessories and lots of pockets for all our terribly important stuff, we've voted it a winner...!

Nica are a new brand, only launched in 2006. Their collections mix design, fabrics and prints to create an innovative and individual look. Although the handbags are designed in London the range shows strong influences from around the globe and each piece is adorned with the Nica signature detail.

Uniquely designed charms, beading and embroidery, we love these handbags and it seems that you do too.... check out the new Summer collection in store...

Finally got to see Slumdog Millionaire !

As someone who goes to India pretty often, i was really curious to see if they'd be able to get across the assault on your senses that is India.

From the territorial dogs in the street, the chai wallah's, the amazing rail system that works beyond all reason and logic, because it really shouldn't. The beggars and the slum shanty towns, the rickshaws (Indian helicopter !) and the love affair with the man that is Amitabh Bachan ! Didn't see any roaming cows though, and not so many of my favourites, the ambassador taxis, but i think Danny did a great job !

Slumdog millionarire's got the lot, punch and pizzazz: a strong, clear, instantly graspable storyline and fabulous cinematography. It's definitely got that quirky-underdog twinkle and the awards are well deserved. How he managed to film a movie in the slums and in the street without a million onlookers is quite simply a feat in itself, and the other thing you don't get to see from the movie, is how flippin hot it is, noisy, or crowded...

If you haven't seen it yet, here's the rundown : The movie is about the Indian version of the hit TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Its the story of Jamal Malik, a former Mumbai street-kid who has a job making tea at a call centre. He astonishes all of India by entering the show as a contestant and triumphantly getting question after question right. Is he a fraud or is something weird going on? His amazing winning streak means he has to come back the next evening for the final big-money question. But overnight he is interrogated by Mumbai police (and they're not fluffy people) convinced he is a cheat. They take him through each of the questions he got right, and Jamal's life story unfolds in flashback as hereveals that each question, has a special significance.

The movie, differs from the book, which i really enjoyed, but i guess that at 2hrs, they just couldn't fit any more in. Its a brilliant feelgood movie, of indomitable spirit overcoming and of course - getting the beautiful girl !

Give yourself a treat and suspend your cares for a couple of hours - You'll be glad you did ..!

Elsie Belle - We're loving it ....

Elsie belle, is a cute but edgy jewellery range we've found, that creates a unique look, by using a mixture of vintage, modern and repro components.

It's loved by fashionisatas and has a celeb following including, Duffy, Holly Willoughby, Jenny Frost and toe tappin Rachel Stevens

We love it, because its just a bit different, and who wants to look like everyone else ? Our favourite? Well, its a tough call between the cutesy Deery me necklace or the big love in the mail necklace, which has had loads of press

Breaking news ........The top selling mail me a letter necklace is back in stock now, in medium or large and silver or gold.... finally !

See you soon, enjoy the sunshine...

Nene Valley living - Features Reba's Spring bright colours

Nene Valley living featured some of Reba's lovely Spring bright jewellery in their zingy Spring fashion trend this month.

The colours for the Spring are bright and cheery and we've got some fabulous jewellery to match, or accessorise any outfit. With sunshine over Peterborough and the emergence of daffodils and Spring lambs, who wants to be encased in muted colours any more?

So bring on long lazy summer days, beer gardens and flip flops - we can't wait !

Backwards in High Heels - the impossible art of being a woman !

I love this book! It's one of those rare books that you want to earmark, scribble in and rush out and buy for all your girlfriends, its absolutely fabulous !

Its title comes from the old saying, that Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, only backwards and in high heels ! Its a book for everywoman struggling to make sense of the contradictory demands of living in the 21st century, and it tells it exactly how it is.

Within its pages is everything an intelligent woman might want to know about the nuances of every conceivable topic: big subjects, such as love, motherhood, feminism, politics, grief, ageing, as well as the “shallower” stuff. Except, in this book, as in most women's heads, and their lives, the demarcation between the deep and the shallow is so slight that its barely noticeable.

What the authors show is exactly what it is like being female in 2009. They have reinvented this genre and made it properly grown-up. They're playful, they swear and make jokes, but they mean every word and best of all, there isn't a patronising sentence in the book.

It assumes that its readers will be adult women who are au fait with life's complexities, know how to live and how to think, but would like a little reinforcement every now and then. Or a little shaking out of worn mental grooves.

Here's what the Times critic said about this book "intensely charming, like a clever, fascinating woman in an impeccable little black dress at a dinner party where every other woman is flashing her fake tits and batting her eyelashes. Backwards in High Heels tells it how it is, and you occasionally get the sense that the wise information contained within its pages has been hard-won"

We don't sell this book in Reba, so its not an advert, its more of an extollation, buy this for your mum, your sister, your best friend or your cousin - It really is all that it promises on the cover and she will thank you for it !

Citrus brights the way to go this Spring...

The designers have spoken and fashion has followed. Lets hear it for colour !

Finally an end to the drab colours of winter, Spring is on its way - there was definately sun here in Peterborough yesterday, daffodils are emerging, and its all starting to look a bit more positive in the world, ok our my tiny corner of the world...

Citrus brights are the de rigeur colours for Spring 2009. Thank heavens for that ! I think everyone looks better for a bit of colour, its just a case of working out which colours suit you.

Fashion colours for Spring are eclectic (when aren't they huh !) On the colour front -Vibrant popping electric brights compete with soft sorbet tints. In the red range, warm rose and hot shocking pink are the popular tones While in the aqua spectrum there's deep green, bright green, jade aqua and deep lapis blue. Monochromes so far include slate grey, black, fawn and navy. While the key colours - yellows, tangerine and orange are going to be the biggies this season....

On the jewellery front, bold, chunky and contrasting seemed to be the message from the catwalks, Big rings, stacked bangles and a mixture of colour and texture. Luckily we have the jewellery to fulfill on these fashion dictates. As well as a return to the 80's (those of us who remember them, are not soooo pleased about this particular forage into fashion) and some wicked prints - floral and extreme. There's also a resurgence of the dress, and with contrasting colours, so this is going to be a bright and cheery Spring, heaven knows its long overdue, so lets enjoy it while we can...

Can't wait to see those daffodils emerging !

Don't forget your mum ! Mothering Sunday March 22nd

To go forwards, sometimes you have to go backwards first ! We went back in time to check out the origins of Mothering Sunday, and we're very thankful that we get more than one day off a year !

Although no one is absolutely certain exactly how the idea of Mothering Sunday began, we do know that about four hundred years ago, people made a point of visiting their nearest big church (the Mother Church). People who visited their mother church would say they had gone "a mothering." Young English girls and boys 'in service' (maids and servants) were only allowed one day to visit their family each year. This was usually Mothering Sunday.

Flowers were the traditional gift to take, as the young girls and boys would have to walk home to their village, and could gather them on their way home through the meadows.

Following on from this story of old traditions, flowers are considered to be the gift to take on Mothering Sunday, whilst hearts never go out of style.

Reba has some gorgeous flower and heart jewellery to celebrate this special day. However you choose to celebrate this day, just be thankful that we get more than one day off per year, that sounds a bit harsh to us !!

Fashionistas go fuzzy over Legomen jewellery!

Remember the good old days, when all you had to worry about was what time Knight Rider was on, or whether Steve Austin would catch the bad guy? Well, these lego men pendants will cheer your day up, and best of all, you won't have to battle your brother to get one !


Although, for a first blog this is totally random, who doesn't love lego ! They give you such a fuzzy nostalgic feeling. The little characters are so cute, they positively zing with humour and personality. If you battled with your brother, your cousin or your neighbour over lego men, well now you can get your own back with our fabulously playful lego men necklaces.



There's Darth Vader, Fireman, Biggles and Ghost - and a whole host more, they come on an 18" silver plated necklace and they're a real talking point. They're made by jewellery designer Becky Wignell and they're available at Reba - for a limited time.



Did you know that the company behind Lego was formed in 1932, but it wasn't until 1934 that it settled on the name - which comes from the Danish 'Leg Godt', which means 'Play Well'. In Latin, 'Lego' means 'I put together'. At first the company made wooden toys but by 1958 the company started making the familiar coloured bricks although it wasn't until 1978 that the little figures with the half-moon hands and yellow heads that we all remember fromour childhoods became available.



Check them out soon, for a fun fashion fix !