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Egg centric! quirky accessories for crazy times

Egg accessories are fun, quirky and cool. What is not to love about fried egg ankle socks? These sunny blobs on an upbeat sky blue base are pure joy. A striking pattern of that classic breakfast staple with ruddy red bacon rashers against navy makes an excellent graphic on the regular ankle sock – so its eggs all round in the sock department. Our fried egg ring makes a hilarious addition to the interesting jewellery and accessories in our collection. Tiny, delicate mis-matched stud earrings on the same theme are both pretty and eye-catching in the most tasteful way.

A more neutral effect is created with our antique gold and silver effect drop earrings and pendants – unusual and pretty at the same time! More food for thought is ‘peppered’ through the entire Joe Cool collection. From indulgent sweets, cakes and pastries through fun fruit to spicy chilli peppers and appealing avocados, there is a feast. The added bonus of course being everything is zero calorie! Liquorice allsorts are always a favourite with a range of products to choose from.

While not exactly egg related, our iced donut key-rings and earrings and ‘stress-ball’ macaron, in the real world would have, as every foodie knows, seen an egg or two in the making. The super squishy macaron doubles as a useful keyring and the iced donuts look good enough to eat. More sweet treats come in the form of gummy bear jewellery, smartie (or m&m) necklace and bracelets and various ices to delight.

Go bananas with, well…bananas! Stud and drop earrings and key-ring ‘stress balls’ or silicon zip coin-purse are some of the ‘tasty’ accessories available. For more tropical flavours how about pineapple earrings or mixed fruit sticker sets? Transport yourself to the heat of Mexico with our collection of chillis!

All tastes !

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Hip hearts and hot lips for a cool Valentine

Hearts are hip at Joe shop and, with Valentines day fast approaching, now is the time to really enjoy this emblematic symbol of love. There’s no need to merely settle for the classic red heart of years gone by. Why not have fun with gorgeous striped textile heart earring, bright ‘petit polka dot’ hearts, filigree metal and gleaming enamel?

Hearts come as tiny shiny stud earrings in red,black,pink and white or as ‘miss-matched’, ‘best friend’ studs – a perfect pairing. For a super cool look try line art heart earrings and heart hands, both in matt silver or gold finish. ‘Outline’ styles are both arty and elegant with rings and earrings in minimalist metal.

A more subtle approach still, is the ‘heartbeat’ trio of ring, bracelet and choker, an image of particular poignancy in these difficult days of loss and love. ‘Love letters’, in a similar genre, is a crazy hoop earring with the ‘L’ word cleverly work into what appears at first to be an abstract looping design. Again, all come in a choice of shiny silver or gold finish metal.

Socks feature glorious rainbow hearts in a black or grey option. Classic red on black are firm favourites at any time of the year and pastel hearts are a new addition.

Arty hearty has to be the fabulous ‘Keith Haring’ inspired ‘untitled (heart) sock and ‘pop art crowd’. An iconic artist giving this iconic symbol yet another twist! Check out the other art themed socks in the range for all your favourite artists. From Warhol, Van Gogh, Monet and Klimt to Vermeer, Botticelli and Leonardo; we have a veritable gallery in store!

Of course, Hearts are not the only symbol of love. What could be more romantic than the gift of red roses. This year choose something longer lasting to celebrate the day with a choice of sheer red rose socks, satin earrings and a great selection of jewellery in materials ranging from satin to resin. So, take heart…we have you covered!

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Dog lovers delight! Top dog jewellery and accessories

dog lovers delight!

Dog lovers across the world have been enjoying more time with their ‘best friends’. Here at Joe Cool we are no exception as we enlist Ruff, the company dog to assist us in selecting our favourite dog items. Doggie socks are right up there featuring all the great breeds and the occasional mongrel! Short ankle socks include a Beagle, Schnauzer, Pug, Husky and, for the Royalists among you, a Corgi in a choice of two designs. The Bull Terrier is the friendliest fellow we’ve ever seen and spotty dogs in blue or brown are truly adorable. Along with a ‘toe pup’ in mint, these dotty socks are available as a classic length ankle sock.

For something a little more delicate, what could be more perfect than a little Poodle stud earring in a choice of silver, gold or rose gold finish, complete with a tiny crystal collar detail. We also offer a delightful Dachshund and fine French Bulldog in the same style. An enamel Scottie dog in black also features a crystal collar, there is a choice of small or tiny! Tuning to the current mismatch pair trend, there are two versions of ‘dog and bone’ earring.

If you have more of a thing for rings, we have the ideal ‘Companion’, a charming canine! Two versions, one gold, one black are difficult to choose between. For an arty vibe, how about a cool balloon animal poodle ring in metallic shocking pink, bright blue and pearly white. This also comes as a tiny stud earring in the same fabulous colours and as a drop earring in metal.

A brooch always makes a terrific statement piece and the super graphic pearlised poodles will do that with style. Choose a classic poodle or again, the arty balloon poodle so beloved of dog-lovers and art-lovers alike. Last, but definitely not least, is the sweetest, cuddliest brooch of the lot. Our felt clutch pin in pink, grey, red and brown is truly the most perfect pooch!

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Christmas socks offer – any 3 pairs for £12!

Christmas here brings cheer this year with a great Christmas socks offer. From now until the 25th December, buy any three pairs of Christmas socks and pay only £12! This season’s socks here at Joeshop have just got even better with fabulous new styles for men, women and children so why not take advantage of this super saver to deck out all the feet of all the family! For the blokes we have everything from understated cool to bare-faced bonkers which will add a bit of zest to the Christmas fest’! Elf socks come in red white or red green stripes with contrast heel, toe and ‘elfish’ top, while ‘Santa suit’ is a great new take on that classic theme. Biker santa and Dancing santa are proving to be very popular with boys old and young and ‘Festive sloth’ offers a quirky alternative to the more traditional seasonal subject matter.

As a calming antidote to the hilarity, we offer ‘snowflakes’, a stylish sock for men in teal with elegant white snowflake, stag and leaf motif. Christmas forest is another more nuanced interpretation of ‘yule cool’, featuring a simple design of green trees and snow against a cheerful red – those classic Christmas colours.

For children this year we have the cutest selection of kids Christmas socks -all ages from 1 year upwards. Adorable animals like ‘Rudolph’, polar bear and fluffy face penguin are bound to raise a smile along with the friendliest snowmen, Santas and even a chuckling Christmas tree! These have got to be the best stocking fillers ever.

Christmas socks in women’s styles include a couple of lovely new additions with winter landscapes forming the basis of charming night-time scenes; moonlight Santa shows an enigmatic silhouette racing across a moonlit sky while ‘snowy christmas night’ is an evening vignette featuring snowman and Christmas tree against a snowy backdrop. The large ladies range includes all the usual festive favourites – Santas, snowmen and reindeer as well as other less traditional designs. A refreshing alternative to the standard fare are patterns including tiny polar bears, Innuit and igloos and even skating penguins! Scandi styles are always a popular choice with Nordic deer and snowflake patterns in both men and women’s sizes.

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New face mask designs now in stock – magnifique!

Face masks look set to become a staple accessory for some time to come. Our new face mask designs will make an attractive and interesting addition to your wardrobe. With inspiration so often drawn from countries near and far, many of the new styles in our collection take their design cue from our neighbour across the channel. French blues and Francophile hues are a lively reminder of happy holidays in the wonderful land of fashion and food. ‘Jolie Tulipe’, featured above, is a gorgeous impressionistic floral print evoking lazy long lunches in the sun. A profusion of pretty little meadow flowers brings the ‘Petit Fleur’ face mask to life and ‘French blue fern’ is a lovely, fresh design with echoes of the original ‘Laura Ashley’ patterns of the 1970’s.

For a blast of colour ‘bright butterflies’ bursts onto the scene with fantasy flora and fauna to lighten your days. Throw together with the psychedelic ’60’s print’ design and electric pink blooms of ‘paint splash fuchsia flower’ for a stunning set.

If you’re into a bit of a vintage vibe you’ll love the new ‘vintage rose’ design, a gorgeous pink version of the popular original. ‘China blue meadow’ is a classic blue and white floral print which is reminiscent of English afternoon tea drunk from bone china cups. Check out the other beautiful designs in this genre and complete your own ‘vintage’ selection with ‘Persian cat’, a new face mask featuring magnificent moggies and garden blooms, again in those wonderful colours of calmer times.

Don’t forget to revisit the collection for other great mask ideas…with an eclectic variety ranging from tartans through Japanese prints and batik styles to florals, arty spots & stripes and good old simple black, navy and red. All masks are cotton with a fine cotton lining and adjustable coloured elastics. Several come in two sizes – large or regular. Look out for new designs coming in soon with glamorous lace and cool Christmas prints which will put you in the festive spirit.

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Touch screen gloves – the best adult and kids styles

Touch screen gloves are coming into stock with a fantastic new collection of fun finger-puppet features and cute animal cuffs! Fabulously fluffy and soft, this new range will keep your fingers toasty all the time. Importantly, there’s no need to take them off when making that vital call or surfing your media. Bunnies, cats and bears are simply irresistible – the beady eyed bear and kitty cuff glove will warm not only your fingers, but your heart too, while fluffy bunny with its cheeky ears is guaranteed to make you smile! All come in a choice of beautiful soft lilacs, pinks, blues and greys – with pretty contrasting fingertips and faux angora detail…touch-screen gloves that manage to be both cute and cool.

Adorable ‘Fuzzy finger puppet’ will make you feel fuzzy inside with the friendliest middle finger ever – a striped chap with crazy eyes and ears that will provide endless entertainment! ‘Woodland puppet’ featuring sweet rabbit and bear characters, come in the softest of knits – one of our favourites. The very latest addition to the collection however, will really make you ‘paws’ for thought; neither glove nor mitten, our fingerless ‘bear paw’ is a wonder – a furry hand-warmer in a choice of three animal shades complete with velvety pink or grey pads… fast becoming a best seller and yes, it could also be called a touch-screen glove!

There are plenty of super styles for children with lots of animals, colour, stripes and snowflakes. For 4 – 8 year old kids, ‘bobble rudolph’ is a popular option, a fur cuffed mitten with a cheery reindeer complete with bobble nose to make tiny hands very happy. Scandi deer for age 0-3, is popular with boys and girls in a choice of grey, black and bright pink. Who can resist a pretty pussy cat? Choose the ‘meow’ glove, with embroidered cat face detail or ‘kitty mitten’, a charming mitt in a choice of four colours, with the cutest pussy cat face and ears.

‘Bobble finger’ is a friendly glove for 3 – 8 years olds, with its bobble hatted fourth finger guaranteeing hours of distraction. In pale and bright pink, blue, red and black, there’s a choice for all the younger members of the family! Bright stripes offer an alternative to the various creature comforters. A nice selection, some featuring snowflakes, is available from infant to junior.

For those who like a bit of a vintage feel, touch-screen gloves with a flower detail cuff and delightful floral sprigged gloves make the perfect offering. Those lovely ‘vintagey’ muted hues of lilac, smoky blue/grey and dusty pink are on show again with contrasting fingertips, edging and cuff. Scandi deer is a classic and we have a wonderful pearl embellished mitten with faux fur cuff – choose from seven fabulous colourways.

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Bee happy! Creating a buzz with bee accessories.

Bee happy! Who doesn’t love this glorious winged insect? Globally important as pollinators and renowned for providing humanity with honey for millennia, the honey bee is a true wonder of the world. We celebrate this great creature in our collection of bee accessories. Within the category ‘Flora and Fauna’ we have necklaces, rings, drop and stud earrings and brooches to get you buzzing! Our yellow and black striped enamel pendant with its sparkling crystal studded wings has tiny black glass eyes. There is a matching ring and drop earrings which will create a lovely set for the keen fan. You don’t of course need to be a budding Apiarist to appreciate this classic transformation of the worlds favourite insect.

A push-pin brooch comes in gold or silver metal, again with those striking yellow and black stripes and crystal wings. This looks fabulous on jacket or coat lapels, blouses or dresses. Men and women alike will enjoy this wearing this attractive adornment. For something a little more discreet, there is a choice of small stud earrings. From the dainty bee, a tiny stud in gold or silver finish through the classic bumble bee to a quirky ‘cartoon’ character, there is an earring for all tastes.

More variation on a theme is evident in the simple, contemporary looking adjustable ring and in contrast, we have a ring with the addition of a pretty flower. Available in gold finish with bright red and white bloom or silver, lilac and soft yellow, this is pretty interpretation indeed. An ‘unmatched’ earring set of flower and bee completes the hive.

A more subtle take is to be found in the charming honeycomb styles below.

If jewellery doesn’t give you a buzz, why not make a beeline for some bee themed accessories. Enjoy our quirky socks!

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Vintage floral – romantic flower accessories

Vintage floral jewellery and accessories have a nostalgic vibe as we move into the Autumn months of the year. Check out our beautiful handmade brooches, rings and earrings. Real flowers are pressed then carefully encased in an epoxy clear resin with tiny beads and sparkles. These romantic accessories draw on ideas dating from an earlier era. Classic Viola, and other traditional delicate sprigs hark back to Victorian and even Elizabethan times whilst remaining utterly timeless.

The same technique is used to produce gorgeous ‘vintage floral’ cat brooches. Walking cat,sitting cat,stretching cat and playful cat are a delightful little collection for you to choose from, again with delicate, pretty blossom encased in clear resin. All are handmade making each brooch absolutely unique.

One of the hottest accessories around right now is ( yes, you’ve guessed it!) the face mask. We have an ever growing selection of washable masks to team with your fashion outfits. One of the latest new introductions is the lovely vintage floral mask featured. This mask like all our range is made from 100% cotton and lined in fine white. The design of Roses, Peonies and Hydrangea on a black background has a classic vintage floral feel. With matching black adjustable elastics it is a classy choice for everyday or special occasion. other new vintage floral designs include the pretty soft yellow ‘soft blossom’. Pink and lilac sprigs of apple blossom against a gentle yellow with lilac elastic makes for the most charming of floral designs. A second blossom option is set on a deep blue ground making a lovely contrast.

More fabulous flowers can be found throughout the mask collection. A strong Japanese theme is evident in ‘Kimono patch’, now available in three beautiful colour choices. There is also ‘gilded kimono print’, a pretty floral option in a range of colour options and also, ‘Indigo Japanese knot’ and ‘discs’, and ‘waves’- popular choices for men and women alike. So if you want floral, or Japanese nature themes then look no further.

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New face masks in stock now – beautiful batik prints.

New face masks in beautiful floral batik prints are now in stock

New face masks in beautiful floral batik prints are now in stock. Our re-usable face mask range is growing along with the the collection’s popularity. All florals are proving to be a very popular choice and this latest design is no exception.. This new batik print selection comes in five colourways, each with a matching pouch to keep your mask clean and fresh when not in use. The pouch is the perfect and pretty solution to the dilemma of what to do with your mask when its not in use. After all, who wants their face mask knocking around inside their handbag or lying on the table when eating out or in the office. These new face masks are made from beautiful Indonesian traditional sarong fabrics and each mask is absolutely unique due to the variety of pattern and design within any section of cloth. Colourways include ‘red tones’ in shades from bright orange to scarlet and ‘pink tones’, a mix of rich burgundies and pinks. Green tones range through deep bottle green, rich emerald and mint hues and the ‘purple’ choice is a stunning deep amethyst and classic royal purple colour. ‘Blue tones’ are a beautiful mix of inky navy and vibrant bright blue. With a more local theme we have a delightful new face mask to cater for patriotic Scots, tartan fans or perhaps those with a leaning towards the retro punk vibe of Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen classic designs!

New face masks featuring other interesting floral designs include ‘vintage rose’ – a lovely design which evokes the relaxing garden parties and afternoon teas of gentler paced period in time. More ‘modern’ perhaps is ‘lazy daisy’, this is a bright Summery print of white daisies which jump out on their black background. ‘Paint splash flower’ is a vibrant arty pink and red design and ‘Snow flower’ is a fresh white and cornflower blue pattern. On a simpler note is another new camouflage mask, still a firm favourite with men and women alike.

We have been thrilled with the popularity of all our mask collection which has been selling out as quickly as we can get them back in stock. As ever we are working hard to try and keep up with demand to avoid disappointment but as you will understand, these are challenging times in many respects. Please do check the website regularly for new stock coming in!

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Face masks – FFP2 and pretty cotton washable masks

Face masks are now available to buy from our Joe Cool online shop. Buy a box of 50 disposable masks, useful to carry a few with you at all times! Of course it is also good to have some handy for friends or family who are ‘caught short’. If you treat these masks with care, they will last for several uses. A handy tip is to treat your masks like underwear; do not touch or adjust ( especially in public ), do not borrow or lend, make sure its clean ( daily or as needed ), wear the right side out, if there are holes in it, its stained or damp – throw out!

|We also have a small collection of attractive washable cotton face masks. Choose classic plain colours in a choice of navy blue, burgundy and black or go for something a bit more eye-catching. There are ‘kawai’ styled indigo on linen in a Japanese circles pattern or rope design. Pretty gilded kimono prints are available in fuchsia pink, vibrant turquoise or bright red. ‘Kimono patchwork’ is a classic combination of geometric and floral imagery making a striking and unusual face mask.

Look out for lots of other exciting designs, some already in stock! From polka dots to camouflage, monotone to psychedelic, you’ll find a mask for every possible occasion. This season’s ‘must have’ accessory to help protect you and others around you doesn’t need to be boring! Stay safe from all of us here at Joe Cool.