Oi

Finding this place was random and out of the blue, but I stepped inside Oi! because I got curious as to what else was in this shop after seeing the cases and displays of jewelry at the front. Right when I walked in, there’s sterling silver jewelry pieces on the tables and on the counter (next to the register) with beading, wirework, and crystal/​gemstone setting designs. If memory serves me correctly, the back of the shop has lots of other pieces that are fun and funky (and frankly the only things affordable for this poor– uni student’s budget!). There are various acrylic bead bracelets, colorful pom-​pom necklaces, and I remember even seeing plastic toy earring studs (Legos, or perhaps a British version of it?) in the basket mix. There’s also a small side entrance within the middle of the store that connects to a small room filled with cute fabric handbags and plushie charms.
In all honesty, as an arts-​and-​crafts person myself… I didn’t really see too many pieces that were radically different nor incredibly innovative (in fact, a wallet clutches I ended up buying… I could’ve made it myself for less the cost if I wanted to make my own). But considering that it’s all handmade, sold on Portobello Road (and that the USD is still weaker against the GBP), I do give credit that the earrings and wallet clutch I bought are still unique regardless and that I won’t bump into someone anytime soon that have those same pieces.