It's September and the kids are back to school. To help you get prepared we are taking a look at Wellies and Raincoats for kids.
We have a range especially for kids called "Kidorable", we also stock a range of Hunter wellies for kids called "Young Hunter" and "Kids First".
The kidorable range includes boys and girls waterproof wellies, raincoats, umbrellas and matching backpacks! Perfect for back to school.
As worn by Katie Price, the Wedge Welly is becoming increasingly popular with celebrities and fashionistas!
Katie as opted for the 'Candy Girl Flex' welly.
This racy wellington boot incorporates a 2½ inch wedge which has been designed specifically to give you height and comfort.
High content rubber compounds provide strength and durability.
Upper: Vulcanised rubber
Lining: Cotton
Generous fitting to allow for a thick sock. The manufacturer's guideline is to select your normal shoe size.
At only £39.95 a pair - it's a really good price!
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Sales of Wellington boots, which usually only pick up in October, are also doing well. Online retailer Welly Warehouse has had to employ more staff to manage the early surge in demand, while M&S said sales of wellies and ladies' knee-high boots almost doubled on last year.
By comparison, total sales across M&S, excluding VAT, inched up by just 3.2pc in the thirteen weeks to July 2.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said last week that its figures show the value of sales across the UK modestly higher in July, but that did not represent any growth in volume of sales.
Stephen Robertson, BRC director-general, said: "All the growth in sales values came from inflation and January's increase in VAT; people are actually buying fewer goods than a year ago."
Britons appear to be drowning their sorrows as a result of the wet weather, and indulging in typically cold-weather drinks.
Marks & Spencer said sales of red wine picked up 21.6pc for the last two months; while sales of rosé ticked up just 7pc. Meanwhile, the company's best-selling product last week was tea.
The washout has dampened spirits at other companies. Sales at Britvic dropped 8pc in July as customers spurned cold drinks.
B&Q saw a similar washout, with sales of outdoor seasonal products such as barbecues and garden furniture down by more than 20pc.
The figures should come as no surprise. Met Office data show that rainfall for June and July was 13pc above average.
Company directors Sky Jones and Rich McCann got married last weekend at the stunning Mitton Hall in Lancashire. Guests enjoyed an exceptional day in beautiful surroundings, highlights of the day included a welly wanging competition - well of course! The bride didn't shy away from the activities as you can see!
A perfect day was had by all! We wish them all the best for the future!
You can now connect with Welly Warehouse on Facebook & Twitter! You can follow us on Twitter and Like Us on Facebook. We will be offering exclusive special offers to our facebook and twitter followers, along with running competitions and much more - so make sure you join us and don't miss out!
Most little ones like splish splashing in puddles and exciting their imagination with the world of dress up. Well here at Welly Warehouse we have a new collection which combines the two, with cute little raincoats and fantasy themed wellingtons that are sure to bring the fun back into walking in the rain!
The Kidorable range of co-ordinating wellies, rain coats, umbrellas and back packs are the must-have accessories for children who love the outdoors. From firemen to dinosaurs and butterflies to ballerinas, boys and girls can be practical in this unpredictable British weather whilst still having all the fun of dressing up as their favourite character.
If you’re not heading off to a festival this year but need an excuse to purchase one of our many pairs of wellies, why not try one of these fun family outdoor adventures!
Glamping
It’s the new style of camping with a glamorous edge. You don’t have to go back to basics to enjoy a weekend in the country; instead you can rock up to an already pitched spacious tent with electrical power and climate control! And there’s no sleeping mats and bags because instead full size air beds or spring mattresses are provided along with entertainment systems for nights in if it’s not the weather for a BBQ!
Click here for the perfect Glamping welly!
Explore some history
Just looking for a day out? Why not wander the grounds of a luxurious manor or explore the surroundings of a castle and relax for a picnic by the lake. You can be sure that a pair of fun wellies will be a must for walking in the woodlands and exploring the green fields of Britain.
Click here for wellies for wandering in
Food and drink festival
A traditional food and drink festival is fun for all of the family, there’s fresh produce from local farmers, chef demonstrations and there’s always some entertainment for the kids! Why not vamp up the country style this summer in a pair of classic wellies, you can shop in comfort and keep dry just in case the heavens happen to open.
Click here for the perfect mix of stylish and practical.
As summer draws closer and the sun begins to shine the festival season will soon be in full swing after kicking off with the ultra cool Californian festival Coachella in April, where celebrities came out in force showcasing this year’s must have festival fashions. Whether you’re planning on living it up at Glastonbury or taking a more chilled end to the festival season at Bestival this year be sure to prepare for all weather conditions with the festival essential: the Welly.
Wellies are more of a fashion statement than a practicality when it comes to festival dressing, with a wide range of colours and designs out there it’s hard to choose between a quirky Splash welly, a classic Hunter Original or a stylish and unusual Wedge Welly. At Welly Warehouse we have sifted through our collections to find you the most sought after festival wellies of the season!
http://www.wellywarehouse.co.uk/featured-festival-wellies-c-191.html
Top 3 festivals to wear you wellies at:
Glastonbury, Somerset, Wednesday June 22 to Sunday June 26. Who’s playing? U2, Coldplay, Beyonce.
Isle of Wight, Friday June 10 to Sunday June 12. Who’s playing? Kings of Leon, Pulp, Foo Fighters.
Benicassim, Spain, Thursday July 14 - Sunday July 17. Who’s playing? The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Arcade fire.
What do you do in yours?
Sainsbury’s staff in Newport each paid £1 to don colourful wellington boots at work last week, showing off their wellies to raise funds for the RNLI. Cash was also raised from collection buckets on the Newport store’s checkouts.
Image courtesy of the Isle of Wight County Press.
British actress Keira Knightly appears in Vogue Italia's February issue playing up country chic style. In black Hunter wellies, over the knee socks and a pretty prom frock, Keira hams it up in the way only a good actress can.
Get the look with Hunter Original Black.
On the 29th of October Coleman Douglas Pearls of Knightsbridge will be holding a “Pink Wellies in Pearls” party in aid of the “Too Many Women” Breakthrough Breast Cancer research campaign. Money will be raised through the auction of exclusive Pink Wellingtons accessorised with pearls. There will be a limited capacity for the event so if you are interested in attending please find details on the Coleman Douglas Pearls website.
David Cameron has presented President Obama's daughters with two pairs of Hunter wellington boots on his first official visit to Washington as Prime Minister this week.
Other gifts included a rather controversial piece of artwork by street artist Ben Flynn for the President, and a set of Miller Harris candles for the First Lady.
Mr Cameron opted for fuchsia pink and iris Young Hunter wellies for the first family's two daughters Malia and Sasha.
Read the full story on the BBC News website.
Hunter have this week announced a brand partnership with musician, writer and farmer Alex James. The former Blur bass player will be working with the brand throughout 2010, celebrating a series of annual events across the country.
Hunter is a brand with a natural affiliation to music, fashion and farming, which extends to the partnership with Alex James and his vision for urban and country life: "Since I've moved to the country I've realised that you can't beat a beautiful, life affirming walk through icy silver and green countryside. I even love the cold and wet. But having a a pair of Hunters on still reminds me of the fun of the city and Hunters are perfect for the lifestyle I have now on every level."
Hunter's Managing Director Peter Taylor says, "We are delighted to be working with Alex. He is a great ambassador for Hunter who has the ability to combine style, creativity and a great British sense of fun! Like Hunter he is as comfortable celebrating life in the muddy fields of a music festival as he is working on his farm or walking through a city square."
In Style Magazine's feature on "Festival Fever" this July reports on how to survive the summer music fests according to celebs such as Alexandra Burke and Gabriella Cilmi.
Alexandra Burke is pictured in her Hunter Carnaby Boa Snakeskin wellies - she's opted for the short version which looks great with hotpants and a fringed top. She also advises packing spare socks because they are likely to get wet and muddy.
Ellie Goulding, winner of the Critics' Choice at thie year's Brit Awards has also opted for a Hunter wellington - the exclusive Jimmy Choo boot produced by Hunter for their second summer season. She's pictured in over the knee socks and a loose jersey dress with the exclusive crocodile effect wellies.
The list of celebrities photographed in Hunter wellingtons continues to get longer and longer - and with Glastonbury taking place this coming weekend the magazines are sure to be packed with images of these iconic boots over coming weeks. If you're off to a festival this summer and want to join the A-listers you know what you've got to get on your feet!
The Daily Mail online have published an article today about the Wedge Welly - only they appear to have rather missed the point. Reporting on the popularity of wellies as a fashion accessory over the last few years they assert, "But now, things have just got silly. We don't know who these are aimed at, but anyone seen wearing them should be mocked."
The writer clearly fails to understand the market - we've been selling these for over 12 months now and their popularity is only growing. Lots of people enjoy the ability to express their individuality with the funky colours and patterns the Wedge Welly is available in, and the extra height they afford the wearer is immensely popular with younger clients and shorter ladies.
They go on to say, "In any case, once you're knee-deep in festival mud, no one will be able to see what's on your feet.." True - but not everybody that's buying wellies is even thinking of going to a festival. People regularly wear wellies for shopping in town these days - the humble welly is now a boot for all occasions, and it is precisely because of designs such as the Wedge Welly that this is the case.
So the conclusion can only be - sorry Daily Mail, you've got it wrong this time.
It's Spring cleaning time again here at Welly Warehouse! Lines are coming to an end, shortly to be replaced by brand new wellington designs, and it's time for us to clear all the odds and ends out of the way to make way for new stock.
After the popularity of our Bargain Bin last year we're once again offering end of lines, customer returns with damaged/no packaging, shop soiled pairs, and all the other odds and ends that we have knocking around in corners of the warehouse - all at knock-down prices on our new Bargain Barrow page.
Stock is offered strictly on a first come first served basis, and new lines will be added daily over the next few weeks. Everything must go - but it's for a limited period only, so if you see something you fancy then snap it up quick because it won't be there for long!
Who says wellies aren't posh? Well, we just won't have it! Tom Joule certainly reckons they are with his new Joules "Posh Welly" - featuring a gross grain ribbon bow at the back, gloss finish and Tom Joule plaque on the front these are the perfect accessory to dress up or down for any occasion!
Aigle
Ariat
Barbour
Budget Range
Century Safety
Dav
Dunlop
Evercreatures
Grubs
Hunter
Joules
Kidorable
Le Chameau
Little Hotties
Maniera
Muck Boots
Musto
Redfoot
Sherwood Forest
Splash
Stormwells
Superlite
Toggi
Weddington Boots
Wedge Welly
Welligogs
Wellipets
