DressesNEW STORE OPENS
We are proud to announce the opening of
O'Keefe Options - Our new store in Claygate Village
Brands include Inwear, Jackpot, Part Two, Saint Tropez, Mina, Owen Barry gorgeous handbags and Hultquist and Bambaleo jewellery.
O'Keefe Options is also our designer outlet store with up to 80% off seasonal collections from the Esher and Weybridge stores.
Hours are 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and is located at 97 Hare Lane, Claygate, KT10 OQX. Telephone: 01372 460200
Date Published: 27/08/2010
Alice by Temperley Tiger Print Scarf
It's the MUST HAVE Summer scarf and just see who is wearing it well...Sam Taylor Wood, Fearne Cotton, Peaches Geldof and Poppy Delvigne
Available in electric blue (as featured) and shocking pink ...The Alice by Temperley new collections all now instore at our Esher and Weybridge stores and we are loving it ALL ..
FINALLY got to the Grace Kelly exhibition at the V and A yesterday and have come over all 1950's so expect the likes of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong , Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald to be playing instore ....LOVE IT ...........the outfits from this decade were definitely the BEST and really remind me of my beautiful mother who used to wear those wasp waist dresses with a full skirt. You may have spotted the photograph of my parents on their engagement day featured at both our stores...the O'Keefe heritage and my constant inspiration...
Date Published: 30/07/2010And something for the boys.....
The kids are breaking up from school and so why not take the opportunity of SPOILING your man with a gorgeous, on trend yellow fluo Toywatch ... a thoughtful little softener to get him on board with all the extra help you’re going to need during the summer holidays ...us girls are SO sneaky !!
Large face (£138) and small face (£125) styles available at O’Keefe stores NOW.
Date Published: 13/07/2010Cheryl Cole wears Zoe and Morgan
Cheryl Cole in Sassy Zoe and Morgan earrings
...available at O'Keefe stores in silver and gold.
Date Published: 09/07/2010NEW ARRIVALS .........
PSSST..Most stock now on a 50% reduction...and it's flying out ..especially handbags and shoes...so don't miss out ..
Lots of Summer separates too..JUST when you need them...
We are so excited about our BRAND NEW label ..BUTTER BY NADIA...the Signature wrap dresses (maxi and knee length) in softest jersey, lots of colours to choose from too...these amazing dresses can be worn in 7 ways and ONE SIZE FITS ALL...so easy and a MUST HAVE item in your wardrobe...
Pre-collection dresses are also in from the A LIST LA label David Meister ...new styles arriving monthly...
And just to keep you RIGHT up to date ...the NEW SEASON collections will be in store from early JULY from Farhi, Paul Smith and Alice by Temperley. We know you will love them ...
See you soon...X
Date Published: 27/06/2010The Summer Sale
We are now on full SUMMER SALE and there are hundreds of amazing bargains to be had instore...just come and see the team who are there ready to help you top up your Summer wardrobes .
We also have a limited rail of Pre collections now instore and more arriving soon...
Date Published: 18/06/2010NEW SEASON
DID YOU SEE in The Times Fashion Section ...BUTTER BY NADIA....the stunning collection of jersey wrap dresses ..worn in 7 different ways..ONE SIZE fits all...now in stock at O'Keefe stores..
Fab for Summer hols, easy to pack and so flexible...they tick EVERY box..
Date Published: 05/06/2010Zoe & Morgan goes with...
Gemma Soames in today's Sunday Times Style section is clearly a fan of Zoe and Morgan's stunning earrings. She has teamed these with a black maxi dress for a classic, sexy look - great for those summer evenings where you want to make the just the right impression.
We came across Zoe and Morgan at London Fashion Week. Their jewellery is way beyond costume - bags of style, loads of class. So we bought it! It's not really a suprise that it's been such a big hit with our customers.
Date Published: 30/05/2010James Jeans - still love that fit
Ever since Oprah Winfrey raved about the fit of James Jeans on her show a couple of years ago we have seen so many celebrities demonstrating just how well they work. No need to guess at just how well they fit - try, buy and fly at O'Keefe....
Date Published: 22/05/2010MIH JEANS
DON'T MISS OUT...WE HAVE PARIS IN WHITE, KHAKI and CLASSIC DENIM,
OSLO IN BLACK AND WHITE
and MARRAKESH IN WHITE, BLUEWASH AND SOME BLACK IN STORE N O W
NEW FOR SUMMER
LONDON BOYFRIEND CROPPED JEANS AND SHORTS,
BOYFRIEND SHIRTING AND TEESHIRTS
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Date Published: 05/05/2010SPRING FASHION SHOWS
Wow - What a turn out ...thank you so much for your huge enthusiasm ...it was a record turn out and so lovely to see so many of you attending. Those Hummingbird Bakery mini cup cakes didn't last long !
The big hits of the day were Alice by Temperley beautiful lace tunic tops, all our jeans collections by James and MIH (very much due to the gorgeous Kristen (UK Sales Manager for MIH) strutting her stuff alongside Jane, Helen, Penny and Charlotta who all did a fantastic job of showcasing the collections. BTW.. Hudson jeans arrive in April too...
We all loved the beautiful Theory sleeveless black dress with our JUST IN Coral boyfriend jacket from Paul Smith (worn by Penny in the final section). We swooned over the Laundry LBD with one shoulder (as worn by Charlotta) with the OH SO on trend Steve Madden pewter glads and Jane looked adorable in the James Randi jeans with One Step tunic and petrol blue trench. Helen looked fabulous in the gorgeous floral print dress from Marilyn Moore and cropped jacket - perfect for a Spring wedding.
Our Weybridge store has all the latest collections in store now and Lou Scott (recently promoted to Store Manager there) is available to advise you on your new Spring wardrobe alongside Jonathan and the team at Esher.
Date Published: 20/03/2010BBC 6 MUSIC
URGENT RESPONSE REQUIRED
Until my son, Tom (23), pointed out to me that there was a really good radio station to listen on DAB called BBC 6 Music, I had never even heard of it -and I bet some of you have not either...but it is, without doubt, the BEST thing that has happened to radio in the last ten years.
It plays really good, intelligent and inspiring music... some that you know and some that you don't. It also gives hundreds of this country's incredibly talented untapped new artists, an opportunity for their first exposure and a chance at a break.
So PLEASE, all get on to the support group on their website and try to save this amazing and essential radio station, the BBC axed it today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Search "6 music" on facebook to find the protest group.
Date Published: 02/03/2010MARCH INTO SPRING
Gosh the first sunny day for EVER - has Spring finally arrived? WE ALL REALLY HOPE SO..........
Apologies I have been a bit neglectful and not updating my blog as much as usual due to this being the Autumn/Winter buying season PLUS running around at London Fashion Week recently. Jonathan and Lou Scott enjoyed the Paul Smith runway show, whilst I sneaked in a mini skiing trip ! Much needed and back now, recharged and ready for the new season.
Our Weybridge store has been so busy since we re-opened after the re-fit - you obviously all love the improvements and the stock is flying out, particularly the new ALICE by Temperley and Spring collections from Day, Birger and Marilyn Moore. Lots of new stock arriving DAILY...Avoca has just arrived and Paul Smith anyday ...
I have nearly finished my buying for the AW10 season and am really looking forward to spending more time in the stores now and seeing you all.
The Spring Fashion shows will be in Esher on Wednesday 17th March ...all the details will be on the website SOON...
Enjoy those blue skies.......
Date Published: 01/03/2010VERY SPECIAL DELIVERY
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF JOSHUA KEEFE - A GORGEOUS BABY BOY BORN AT 1015PM ON 11TH FEBRUARY WEIGHING A HEALTHY 7lb 8oz.
WE ALL SEND OUR LOVE AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PROUD PARENTS, LOUISE AND BILL AND GRANDPARENTS HILARY AND PHILIP EMANUEL.
PICTURES SOON...
Date Published: 12/02/2010Phew - nearly there
The Weybridge refit is on schedule and looking FAB - thanks to Stuart and Tom who have pulled all the stops out.
It looks fresh, stylish and welcoming - all the important O'Keefe ingredients.
Our beautiful Spring collections have been a huge hit in Esher and we shall be merchandising the Weybridge store over the weekend in time for the re-opening next Monday 8th February - can't wait to show you all.
Andy Warhol cute tees and dresses have just arrived and look great teamed with a cropped denim jacket or stunning Doma leather jacket.
And check out all out Valentine's gift ideas and beautiful vintage cards too - the Zoe and Morgan Love rings are truly divine.
Date Published: 05/02/2010UPDATE UPDATE
The Weybridge store is looking fab but a few things are taking a bit longer than hoped so we are having to postpone our re-opening till Monday 8th February - a week later than expected - but we know you will love the new look store and can naturally pop into Esher anytime to view all the Spring collections , if you can't wait which are arriving daily.
Just in today are the latest jeans from James, including the Twiggy in black cat. Metalicus has also arrived - such great colours and styles and just in the gorgeous new Minnie Rose dusters in Chanel Red, Dark denim and primrose.
We also have our new stock of small and large black and white Toywatches for all those in the queue ..
Did you glimpse that bit of sunshine today...Spring is on the way........
Date Published: 28/01/2010DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE RAIN
The best cure for a rainy day is a bit of "Retail Therapy" and we are so excited to have our BRAND NEW Spring collections in store today....so refreshing to see all the gorgeous colours and styles...
Pretty and feminine dresses in from Single and Farhi plus the key look nautical tees from Farhi, perfect with your skinny jeans.
We also have the softest leather Doma jackets in petrol blue and burnt orange, fabulous tunics and separates in from Day and the beautiful new handbag collection in from See by Chloe ..
You will love it all, we do....
Date Published: 20/01/2010ALICE BY ALICE TEMPERLEY
SO EXCITING ....the new ALICE diffusion collection from ALICE TEMPERLEY is not only featured on page 41 of January VOGUE but also as a double page spread in the SUNDAY TIMES STYLE magazine...we have all these styles arriving SO SO SOON ...
The Re-fit at the Weybridge store is underway and finally decided on the colour of the new chair covers..PHEW... ticked another box .. and we are scheduled to re-open on February 1st ..elbows at the ready !!
Date Published: 19/01/2010HOT OFF THE PRESS
JUST SPOTTED IN THIS WEEKS SUNDAY TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE (22/11/09) A COUPLE OF THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW....
Page 28 - Women's Fashion - Say it with jewellery....Gold LOVE Lasso ring £75 by Zoe and Morgan....available at O'Keefe in January - just in time for Valentine's Day...Place your orders NOW
Page 59 - Bare Essentials -Clock that GORGEOUS Chanel Camelia RIng - we have our own version from Jessica Walker instore now ..just in time for Christmas...
COME TO O'KEEFE FOR ALL THE MUST HAVE AND ON TREND GOODIES...........
Love Janine x
Date Published: 22/11/2009THE HOUSE PARTY
Just had the most FANTASTIC weekend in the country at a house party...I am such a urban girl these days so it was a great excuse to get out my Winter knits, Wellies and Waterproofs for the long walks I was so looking forward to and DOUBLY brilliant as the invitation specified smart for the dinner on Friday night so had to sort out a fab frock for that too.
THIS IS WHAT I TOOK - ALL FEATURED ON THE NEWLY UPDATED WEBSITE
My brand new HUNTER Wellies in Aubergine with fleece welly socks
My PAUL SMITH black gillet (also available in bright pink and purple) SO WARM
JAMES Hector straight leg jeans - so I could tuck them into my wellies
CASH CA and MARILYN MOORE cashmere jumpers, scarves and gloves in lime green, purple and pink
My Barbour - OF COURSE - we will be stocking Barbour jackets from AW10 - Hurrah !
And for the evening I couldn't decide between my LAUNDRY teal dress with embellished neck or my SINGLE Purple with the long bell sleeves so I took BOTH...accessorised with my BRAND NEW JACKSONS Suede OTKs (JUST IN)....and SEE BY CHLOE Clutch.
I took my Hosts a selection of "Wild Cow" COWSHED products, a PAUL SMITH cashmere scarf for him and a selection of HULTQUIST bracelets for her.
With fresh air in my lungs - I have returned refreshed and full of energy so busy getting the stores decked out for the festive season and really look forward to seeing you all at our special Christmas Shopping days (all details on the homepage).
Love Janine x
Date Published: 19/11/2009The Motorcycle Cycle Diaries
It's been a fortnight since I returned from Argentina but the memory of my two week adventure is so strong that I doubt it will ever fade. My husband Stuart (the O'Keefe backroom boy) has a passion for motorcycle adventures and for the past three trips I have been with him as his pillion partner.
At the end of September we set off on arguably our most ambitious ride to date - 3500km from Salta in northern Argentina to Northern Patagonia. It's Spring there and like Spring here the weather can be unpredictable to say the least. We drove from semi-tropical teeshirt conditions to wind chill temperatures below -20C (admittedly I took to the safety of the support truck with the other two girls on the ride when that happened) - the nine men on the bikes came very close to suffering from exposure as we crossed the high passes into Patagonia. Argentina is such an amazing country - I can't think of anyone who would not adore Buenos Aires for it's totally South American experience...but you need to be in the SOHO Palermo district for the full TANGO experience.
Since getting home we have been incredably busy catching up. That's the price you pay for taking a holiday! The team have been busy re-merchandising the stores and we now have THE MOST fabulous winter collections instore.
Come and see us soon for all the MUST HAVE key items for your Winter wardrobe. Loads of new brands now instore including, dare I say, some great gift ideas.
Lots of love
JANINE x
Date Published: 22/10/2009London Fashion Week
It's been a crazy week dashing between the runway shows and spotting the celebs. Picked up some exciting new brands for next season - top of my list is ALICE - the brand new diffusion label from Alice Temperley and we are the first independent store to view the collection and WOW -
it is totally gorgeous.
Had a special moment in the coffee queue after the Betty Jackson runway show when Erin O'Connor nudged up for a cozy post show chat - Frivolous, fun and flirty was how she described Betty's collections .. She was so delightful and refreshing - it made my day.
Back to business and MOST important of all is our brand new website. We hope you like the new format. We're working hard currently on getting all our brand pages up to date with the latest Autumn/Winter collections, so if you're not already subscribed to our newsletter use the link below to sign up for latest updates.
Date Published: 23/09/2009We are all falling for Autumn
O'Keefe officially announce that the credit crunch is OVER and give you lots of COLOUR and PRINT for your brand new wardrobes ...Paul Smith and Farhi join our established brands this season and you will LOVE their collections ....check out our bold purple Parka from Paul and the CLASSIC trench and gorgeous dresses from Farhi.
Manas, Steve Madden and Paul Smith BOOTS and SHOES are all now instore, as are the new season jeans styles from James and MIH plus some fab velvet flares in fuscia and purple from Seven Seven - we have all the styles you need. Doma leather jackets are on a re-order as we SOLD OUT in August ...and the jewellery styles this season are truly stunning ... and great gifts too.
Autumn/Winter is all about layering - Metallicus and Zoe Tees feature long tees and waistcoats, perfect for the ever changing weather and WE LOVE the Boyfriend jackets, jeans and jumpers whcih feature in lots of our collections... styles that suit everyone.
Many of our dresses will take you from day to evening - just add a statement necklace and heels and you are ready to go. And don't forget the gorgeous Cowshed products and latest Autumn shades from ESSIE, Just in...
Jonathan at Esher and Louise at Weybridge look forward to showing you what we have and how to wear it .....all this season's MUST HAVE key trends are instore so pop in or call to make an appointment .... we are here to help you.
Date Published: 18/09/2009Autumn Fashion Show
As always a huge thank you to all those who attended last weeks fashion shows at the Esher Store. We had a wonderful day. Lots of fun was had by all and hopefully it provided some inspiration for kickstarting your winter wardrobes.
I'm very greatful to my lovely models Anna, Helen, Jane, Lisa and Lizzy for such a professional job - well done girls.
Date Published: 16/09/2009Countdown to Christmas
FESTIVITIES, FUN, FROCKS AND FABULOUS OFFERS
Yes we have all gone into a Festivity frenzy this month and wanted to share our top tips for the countdown to Christmas with you all.
During December we have our exciting Christmas shopping events (see the home page for dates and times) and the O'Keefe team are here to offer their expert advice on 'WHAT TO WEAR' at your office parties and special events as well as showing you our fabulous selection of perfect stocking fillers and gift ideas (see the Christmas gifts page).
Free Gift Wrapping service available ALL month, tailored to your taste.
And FINALLY we would like to wish you a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS and THANK YOU ALL for your support this year and for the years to come....
With our LOVE and GOOD WISHES to you for a prosperous NEW YEAR.....
Janine, Stuart, Jonathan, Lou, Louise, Helen, Hilary, Shelley, Sarah, Tom and Lucy XXXXXXXXXX
Date Published: 30/11/1999