Christmas Gift Guides

It's December and I know lots of you haven't even started Christmas shopping yet, but we've made it a little easier with a few fun ideas for you! Stay tuned as we bring you some more later this week.

 

Clockwise from top left:

K Gets Organised to do list, $10

Hang with Me cactus plant pot, $62

Odd Pears zebra socks, $15

Shara Porter leather bear wallet, $55

Shara Porter leather anchor small wallet, $57

Clockwise from top left:

Pirdy glitter resin pinch bowls, $28 each

I Should Coco hair ties, $8

Pirdy glitter resin ring, $26

Shara Porter bike wallet in navy, $55

K Gets Organised notebook, $15

Louche marina scarf, $41

 

Clockwise from top left:
Frankie Spaces II book, $24.95
Leif desert lime, vanilla & orange body cleanser, large, $36
Pirdy glitter resin pinch bowl, $28 each
Odd Pears louis socks, $15
Washi tape, $5 a roll

Out in Perth Christmas Gift Feature

Howdy friends! Can you spot our I Heart Guts plush anatomical heart in the Christmas Gift Guide in the current issue of Out in Perth?

Out in Perth were searching for some gender neutral gifts and quite frankly, the plush heart is perfect for anyone. There she is sitting pretty with some other rad products from local retailers.

Get yours in store now or online over here.

Perth City Style

If you're flipping through the latest Perth City Style free magazine, you can spot our Miranda Murphy Tilly Seashell Purse. It's the best! It has stacks of compartments and a detachable wrist strap.

In store now, $50.

Sarah Tout Solo at Mojo's

Our much loved shopgirl Sarah is playing a gig at Mojo's this Sunday 7 December!

Sarah has been playing with Simone and Girlfunkle since May last year, and since 2009 in duo Little Ships. Her new solo sound is a bit darker, edgier and quite loud, and she'll be performing with local drum wizard Pete Guazzelli.

Also on the bill this Sunday evening are Childsaint and Erasers. Doors open at 5pm with Erasers on at 6, Sarah and Pete at 7 and Childsaint at 8pm. Entry is $10 on the door on the night.

There’ll be delicious snacks from Mojo’s BBQ, plus, we've donated a $50 Ruck Rover voucher as a door prize!

Here's the Facebook event page. See you there.

Ruck Rover is 8!

So on Monday 6 October we turned a whopping 8 years old. Wowee, how time flies!

We have had so much fun over the last 8 years, it has been a real treat.

If you are a newsletter subscriber, you would have received a mail out on Monday offering you 10% off most items throughout October. You also might have entered our competition to win tickets to a show at The Blue Room, (that competition has been drawn, the winner is Joanne). If you are NOT yet a subscriber of our newsletter, then I ask you, why not? Our subscribers enjoy a heads up about new stock, special pre-order opportunities, and of course giveaways and discount vouchers. Go on then, sign up over here.

And here are a few images of when we set up the shop 8 years ago. Isabelle is taking the photos so isn't visible, Claire has a perm. Our good friend Jelena was there sorting out stock, and another good friend Jessie did a spot of shopping while there helping cut non slip circles to go under our mats in the change rooms, amongst other things. Thanks for your support, everyone!

We're Hiring!

We are looking for someone to join our little team!

The position is for approximately 12 hours per week, and applicants must be available to work on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.

This is a sales role, so fashion sales experience is preferred, but not essential. What is essential is a fun and friendly attitude, reliability and willingness to work hard with the rest of us.

Whilst it is primarily a sales position, if you have any other skills that would be of assistance to us, like graphic design, advertising design or product photography for example, we'd love to hear about it.

If you think that you're the person we're looking for, please email your resume to info@ruckrover.com.au or post or drop it into us at 242 William St, Northbridge WA 6003.

Vote for us in Windows of the City 2014!

If you've been passed our store in the last week, you would have noticed our rainbow slinky window display - it's pretty great! Even if we do say so ourselves.

Designed by Ruck Rover's very own Claire Trolio, there are stacks of coils hanging from the ceiling at different lengths, with a shopping bag bursting with joy. Don't forget the featured outfit in our springtime rainbow palette, too!

Anyhoo, we would absolutely LOVE it if you voted for us in the Windows of the City competition. By voting (for anyone, not just us!) you also go in the draw to win one of four, $5000 City of Perth shopping sprees. What a great prize!!

Head here to enter.

Here are some snaps of the window. The full shot is by Manny Tamayo, the detail shots are our own.

Pucker Up! Kissyface comes to Ruck Rover for Perth Fashion Festival

We'd love to introduce you to a new friend of ours. She's pretty, white and red, and covered in lobsters! Designed by Kissyface, the brainchild of Perth designer Rikki B, this dress is part of our delightfully fun feature for Makeshift.

Photography: Slade Jasper (sladejasper.com)
Makeup Artist: Jacqui Bradfield (aprilrosemakeup.com)
Styling: Hannah McGrath (hannahmcgrath.com.au)

Kissyface makes all her dresses by hand from incredible fabrics; we adore this lobster print! A classic fit n flare style, there's something a little rockabilly and edgy about it that we adore. Kissyface are all about vintage inspired glamour, updated with a modern edge. This frock rocks that idea. And it goes great with the Pirdy Crypton Ring and Louche Marina Scarf (pictured on model!)

Other fabrics include classic polka dots, whimsical bluebirds, summery deck chairs and... cat faces, oh yes!

For one week in September, 12 shops will feature the new collection from one of 12 designers, plus each store will be dressing up their windows with a fresh and fun display featuring their designer's wares. The event kicks off with late night trading from 6-9pm on Wednesday 17 September in all participating stores, complete with drinks and snacks sponsored by European Foods. We will be stocking the Kissyface range until 22 September. Don't miss it!

On Your Marks, Get Set, Collect!

Yes it's back! On William have returned with the 2014 collectable magnet set... and we're so stoked that this year's artist is none other than Ruck Rover friend Lisa Max.

Each participating business in the Northbridge area has their own magnet, free for you to pick up until you collect the whole set. Yup they fit together in this super fun spring time scene. Can you spot our shop?

On William Collectable Magnet Set - free!

The collect-a-thon begins September 1st. Be sure to pop in for a handy map of where you can find them all!

Introducing Odd Pears

Odd Pears are an Australian business who produce super great, spotty socks.

These 'pears' are sold in a set of three - you receive two matching socks and one in inverse colours so that you can choose to wear a matching pair or your odd pair depending on your mood. We love it!

The colour combinations are really great. Hot pink and green makes me think of watermelons. The pale pink and light brown inspires cravings for old fashioned sweet shops with musk sticks and homemade caramel. Maroon and yellow together definitely invokes a big plate of stewed rhubarb and custard in my mind's eye. Mmm, yum.

 

 

They retail at $15 a 'pear' and are available in two sizes - 36-40 and 41-46. But they are socks, they are stretchy and comfy and just kind of fit anyway.

Not only do Odd Pears make wonderful foot friends that will brighten your day, but we have opted into their One Pear One Dollar program. One dollar from every 'pear' sold will be donated to Australian organisation 1$Day, whose aim is to reduce the global inequities in children's health and education.

So get shopping, keep your feet happy, and help make the world a better place.

 

 

 

 

FREMANTLE STORE NOW OPEN!

Hello hello, why yes we do have some exciting news today. Our new store in Fremantle is open for business!

We have joined forces with our friends at Bluebird Vintage to bring you an awesome new shop in MANY 6160 - that's the old Myer building at 2 Newman Court, Freo.

There we have stacks of men's tee shirts, some new dresses for the ladies, and a large selection of jewellery, bags, cards and more.

Throughout winter, MANY 6160 is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 5pm.

We look forward to seeing you down that way!

Signature Sigrid

We have a theory at Ruck Rover that we are probably privy to the loveliest customers in the west. It's so nice to meet all kinds of splendid folk who wander in through our doors, and we were pretty thrilled recently to befriend the lovely Sigrid Thornton.

Ms Thornton popped in while performing down the street at the State Theatre Centre in A Streetcar Named Desire and loved this Dear Creatures frock so much she bought it.

Then imagine our delight when we spotted her wearing it to a recent interview at RTRFM 92.1 . Here she is pictured with station volunteer Cherie, and looking so sweet in her new Dear Creatures Jolene dress.

You can hear the chat here... and remember to pop by and visit us soon. You never know whom you may meet!

Marie Claire

Check out the Emily & Fin Scarlett Floral dress featured in the current issue of UK Marie Claire!

This button up frock has a flattering v-neck, concealed pockets and looks oh so pretty in that bright poppy fabric. Poppies are my favourite flower - they make me happy all the time! This dress has the tendency to do just that.

We agree with the Marie Claire stylist, this dress would be perfect for sashaying around Paris. For stopping into a patisserie for breakfast where you'll dip your croissant into your bowl of coffee. See some art in the afternoon and stroll along the Seine before stopping for a Kir Royale nearby. Then  head out for a some steak frites and a half carafe of wine, plus live music in the evening. Perfect.

You can find this pretty frock in store and online now. It's $122 and we have sizes small to extra-large. Here's a close up...

We're in Singapore's Catalog Magazine

Oh how I love Singapore! My favourite thing would have to be all the amazing food: flaky roti, crumbly pineapple tarts and sticky carrot cake (the savoury kind make from daikon radish, not the baked kind!)

Another great thing about the country is trendy magazine Catalog that, amongst other things, uncovers cool shops around Singapore and the world. We're chuffed to be featured in the current issue, March 2014!

Check it out here. Big thanks for Shaun for the interview.

Happy 2014!

Happy new year, world! What did you guys do? I dressed up as Doc from Back to the Future and drank whiskey. A good time was had by all.

We have lots of fun things in store to get your 2014 off to a good start. Take a gander:

1. Very Awesome Baby Things

Speaking of new starts, if you know someone who is about to come into the world, we have a few gifts for them. This 'Pedal to the Metal' summer style onesie will get them primed for adventure, and once they are all tuckered out, wrap them in this delightful baby blanket from Sture and Lisa.

Make sure you don't forget Mum, either. These Wry Baby Safe Baby Handling Tips books will make her feel much more confident about her first child, I'm sure.

 

2. New Years Resolution: Eat more amazing food.

Rifle Paper Co draws their inspiration from the craftsmanship of the 30s and 40s. Based in the US, creator Anna Bond makes cards to brighten up your special occasions. We've recently added these swell recipe cards to our collection: they'll make you want to bake all the things, promise!

3. Adventure Ahoy!

If your New Year's Resolution is to get out in the world and gather some impressive stories, this bag might come in handy. Lazy Oaf have made this useful duffle all ready for you to pack. And look at it. It's not like you'll ever lose it, right?

4. Beat the Heat

Perth has had some mild days, hasn't it? Well, that brief respite is about to end. If you find yourself out of strappy dresses:

Or bangin' tees:

We can help you out.

Happy New Year, lovely people. We hope to see you in store soon! Hannah.

We're in Bust Magazine!

Ermagherd, we are featured in the current issue of our favourite ever magazine, Bust!!

This US based magazine has been around since 1993 and since then has been challenging stereotypes about women, writing uncensored articles about women and in general being an awesome feminist rag (for everyone).

Intern Melissa Coci wrote a piece on the best haunts in Perth, and we are ever so chuffed to be included. Yes, there was a collective squeal when we found out.

Read the full article below and find us in the middle of page 2.