Posh Swaps Blog

14 November 2010 will be the last of the Primrose Hill vintage fairs this year! So come along for another wonderful shopping experience at Cecil Sharp House. As we are now more or less into winter, you will find a large selection of the most stylish coats and jackets, ranging from tweed, camel, real fur, faux fur, certainly something to suit all tastes and price ranges.

This seasons fashion includes ranges of designer knitwear copied from 50’s style. At the fair, you can find originals of these knits at a fraction of high street prices.

Christmas parties are looming, so an ideal time to look for that very special outfit. Remember all vintage buys are one offs, so the beautiful lacy sparkly dress you find will be totally exclusive to you!

Don’t forget to look for Christmas presents – maybe a pretty piece of affordable jewellery or some other vintage treasure…..

The perfect way to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon, the fair offers wearable vintage pieces at affordable prices, and for those looking for something extra, there is always a selection of designer labels. Previous finds include Chanel, Biba, Ossie Clarke, Yves St Laurent.

Take a break in between shopping and relax in a The Nice Green Cafe. You will find delicious homemade food all with natural ingredients at a very fair price.

Entrance to the fair is a snip at £3. Please visit vintagefashionlondon.co.uk for the chance to apply for complimentary tickets.

Open to the public from 11am -5pm

Address: Cecil Sharpe House, 2 Regents Park Road, London NW1 7AY

For further details please email fair@vintagefashionlondon.co.uk

Pop Singer Lily Allen has announced that she is to launch her new fashion business, named ‘Lucy in Disguise’, this Summer during Vintage at Goodwood Festival. She has also announced that she is turning her back on her music career to concentrate on the new business venture, which will feature vintage clothes with her sister Sarah Owen. The event is to take place over a long weekend in August this year in the grounds of the grand Goodwood Estate in West Sussex. It is to be hosted by Red or Dead founder and designer Wayne Hemmingway, and it will be the first festival of its kind to combine music, fashion, design and retail.

Lily Allen has commented in the past that she was considering the idea of taking a break from music, quoting ” To me, the idea of music and fashion being separate is just not possible- one can’t exist without the other. If you can’t find something here you are passionate about I would be very surprised!” The festival will also have its own ‘High Street’- which will contain temporary pop-up shops from the likes of The Body Shop, John Lewis, and Oxfam, as well as hair salons where stylists will recreate styles from past eras. There will also be a ‘Vintage Marketplace’, where vintage lovers will be able to browse around and shop in their own personal heaven! A main music stage will play host to several live acts, including Sandie Shaw, who will be performing for the first time in 20years.

It seems Lily Allen wants to take a serious shot at her fashion business, hence why she is retiring from music. It looks like her range will be a massive success, working under guidance of Wayne Hemmingway who has already been a huge success in the vintage market. “The thing I love about vintage is that it is incredibly well-made,” says Lily- “it lasts forever!”

Picture taken from www.telegraph.co.uk

We are delighted to welcome some fashion bloggers to our online swap party in celebration of International Day of Swishing tomorrow. below are just some of the gorgeous items that have been listed so far. To see the full list of clothes to swap go to http://www.posh-swaps.com/swap.php?type=S

From Sherin of Hi Fashion

Pink plaid skirt

Pink Heart Necklace

Grey Denim Skirt

From Illustrator Claire

Wine Ruffled Jacket

From the Style Eyes Fashion Blog

Pink Jaeger Jacket

Cream studded leather handbag

Vintage style green beaded choker

A big thank you to all those fashion bloggers participating in tomorrows online swap party. For those who would like to join in, all you need to do is register with www.posh-swaps.com and add your clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories.

We would also like to thank the following fashion bloggers for their supports and mentions:

 Mizzj of Being High Maintenance Not Bitchy

Stephanie Grace Blog

Intrinsically Florrie

Posh-swaps.com will celebrate International Day of Swishing on 9th January 2009 with a free online swishing party. The party is open to anyone and everyone with the opportunity to list and swap as many clothes as they like for free. The phenomena of swishing or clothes swap parties have become hugely popular as they are fun, frugal and environmentally friendly. Online swapping is the perfect alternative to swishing for those who prefer to swap from the comfort of their own home.

9th January 2009 has been declared International Day of Swishing by Futerra Sustainability Communications and Lucy Shea founder of Swishing. The flagship event will be held at the Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel in London but for swappers all over the world who want to take part, there will also be an online swishing party at Posh-swaps.com on 9th December 2009.

Swappers can join the online party by registering with posh-swaps.com, before listing as many items of clothing as they like by uploading a photo, description and details. They can then browse swap items listed by others before proposing as many swaps as they like. The website is completely free to use including registering, listing, swapping buying and selling second hand clothes. Fashion Bloggers from all over the world will also be invited to attend and help promote sustainable style by listing their clothes.

International Day of Swishing is such a great opportunity to get people from all over the world online at once to swap clothes, have fun and promote sustainable style. It is also a great way to refresh your wardrobe for the New Year without spending money and swap any unwanted Christmas presents.

Attend the posh-swaps.com online swap by visiting www.posh-swaps.com to register and list your items of clothing on or before 9th January 2010.

Grab your warm winter coat or cape and check out these events.

New Years Swish

02 Jan 2010 12:00

Venue: 42-44 Clarville Rd, London SW7 5AW

Greetings all

We are holding a swishing event on Saturday 2 January 2010, at 42-44 Clarville St, SW7 5AW…not far from the Gloucester Road tube stop.

We are right next door to the Hereford Arms on the corner of Gloucester Rd and Clarville St.

12 midday - doors open to drop items off
1pm - doors open for browse
2pm - swishing begins!

Bring along a preloved item of clothing or accessory that you would be proud to swish with other fashionistas.

Its only £10 to get in and all proceeds go to the Ka Pai Karl Education Fund. Cash only

Even better, if you show your swish ticket the staff at the Hereford Arms, you will get 50% off your food.

We already have a stylish stock of mens and womens clothes for swish, including Helen Cherry, SNOB, River Island….

For more information, or to see pics of some of the garments already donated, contact kapaikarl@gmail.com.
Email: kapaikarl@gmail.com

Charity Clothes Swap

06 Jan 2010 19:30

Venue: Espionage Nightclub Edinburgh, 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh

Charity Clothes Swap
Declutter your closet and upgrade your wardrobe on a budget!

Come along to our charity clothes swap in aid of Scottish social care charity Quarriers.

Wednesday 6th January 2009
From 7.30pm @ Espionage Nightclub Edinburgh, 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX

How does it work?…
Come along to Espionage between 7.30pm and 8pm.
Bring along items from your wardrobe you no longer need. These must be clean and in good condition (please no dirty or damaged clothes)
Hand over each item to the registration team on arrival in return for a swap token.
Pay your entry fee of £5 (This allows you from 1 up to 5 swap items – any additional items are charged a £1 per item swap fee)
You will then be able to get a drink at the bar until 8.30pm when you will be given half an hour to browse items.
At 9pm the swap begins and you can take any items back to the registration team and exchange them for your tokens.
Items must be exchanged for tokens.
Items are exchanged on a first come first serve basis.
Once you have finished swapping you and your friends are free to relax in the bar.

Hope to see you there! Email me for any further info.

Email: lynas21@hotmail.com

International Day of Swishing’s Flagship Event

09 Jan 2010 15:00

Venue: Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel, London

International Day of Swishing’s flagship event.

We at Futerra are overjoyed at how fabulous all of your swishes are looking. We are also excited to announce that January 9th 2010 is officially the first ever International Day of Swishing.

There are now Swishers all over the world from South Africa to Belgium and New Zealand to Japan.

To celebrate we are throwing an eco-fabulous ‘Red Carpet Swish’ at London’s Swanky Andaz Hotel in Liverpool Street.

There will be music, alcohol, fabulous people and fabulous clothes. As well as being able to upgrade your wardrobe without risking the chaos of January sales, you will also be able to relax and enjoy one of London’s most exclusive venues.

The event is free of charge.

Doors will open at 3.00pm and Swishers will have an hour and a half to drop off clothes and relax with a cocktail.

The first Swish will run from 4.30 until 5.30 and then another cocktail break will be followed by more Swishing and you guessed it, more cocktails.

We will be following a points system. Designer items will be given 15 points, vintage 10 points and other items 5 points. Swishers can then take away items equivalent to the value of the items they came with. Items will be assigned points at the door by our fashionista Swishing attendees.

We will have style advisors in the form of London’s next big designers. Students from London’s top fashion courses will be on hand to offer style advice and basic amendments.
Numbers are limited so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Email: LucyWarin@Futerra.co.uk

Dolly Mixtures

14 Jan 2010 17:00

Venue: Electric Circus, 36-39 Market Street, Edinburgh

DOLLY MIXTURES (weekly from 14th January, except 28th)
doors 5pm, £3 in advance, £6 on the door for the whole evening – call 0131 226 4224 for group bookings
Beat those January blues with high tea, cocktails, swishing/clothes swapping, tribute acts and party tunes till the wee hours.
Bring the girls along for some high tea nibbles, teapot cocktails or a nice bottle of wine and have a rummage through our stalls of vintage clothes, hand made jewellery and cute crafts. Bring along a quality unwanted item from your wardrobe and when the bell rings swish away!
Then settle in for a top night of entertainment! A sensational sing-along with a top tribute act every week, then kick off your shoes and have a dance with our party tunes dolly mixture djs till it’s time for bed. This is set to be the finest ladies night in town!
Live sets – 14/01 – Madonna, 21/01 – Robbie Williams, 4/02 – Abba, 11/02 – Kylie
Drinks from £1.50

Email: solen@theelectriccircus.biz

New Year Swish Party

16 Jan 2010 18:30

Venue: withheld…

An excuse for a New Year clean out and a fresh wardrobe for 2010!
Bring along at least one, and no more than 10 items (clothes,bags,belts,accessories,jewellery, scarves etc) for the swap.
Nibbles and some soft and alcoholic drinks provided.
Arrive by 18.30 - the swish can only start once everyone is there!

Email: zogmeister75@hotmail.com

Swish For Victory

17 Jan 2010 13:00

Venue: Jacobs Well, Trinity Lane off Micklegate, York

Got some gifts for Christmas you didn’t really want? Swish them in York to raise money for the WI and York’s local women’s refuge!

Email: newyorksisterhood@googlemail.com

Winter Clothes Swap Southampton

20 Jan 2010 18:30

Venue: The Art House, 178 Above Bar Street, Southampton

Come along with women’s, men’s and children’s clothes as well as accessories to our seasonal clothes swap at The Art House.

Entry is by Magic Hat (donate what you can towards the running costs of The Art House).

Email: info@thearthousesouthampton.co.uk

Dolly Mixtures

21 Jan 2010 17:00

Venue: Electric Circus, 36-39 Market Street, Edinburgh.

DOLLY MIXTURES (weekly from 14th January, except 28th)
doors 5pm, £3 in advance, £6 on the door for the whole evening – call 0131 226 4224 for group bookings
Beat those January blues with high tea, cocktails, swishing/clothes swapping, tribute acts and party tunes till the wee hours.
Bring the girls along for some high tea nibbles, teapot cocktails or a nice bottle of wine and have a rummage through our stalls of vintage clothes, hand made jewellery and cute crafts. Bring along a quality unwanted item from your wardrobe and when the bell rings swish away!
Then settle in for a top night of entertainment! A sensational sing-along with a top tribute act every week, then kick off your shoes and have a dance with our party tunes dolly mixture djs till it’s time for bed. This is set to be the finest ladies night in town!
Live sets – 14/01 – Madonna, 21/01 – Robbie Williams, 4/02 – Abba, 11/02 – Kylie
Drinks from £1.50

Email: solen@theelectriccircus.biz

Cambridge Design Collective and Cambridge School of Art Clothing Exchange

23 Jan 2010 11:00

Venue: The Shop 18 Jesus Lane Cambridge

The clothes exchange returns to The Shop for a second time!
• Clear out your wardrobes
• Spring clean your closets
• Exchange unwanted Christmas clothing and accessories!

In addition to the exchange, a range of exclusive accessories made by ARU BA fashion students will be on sale and a team of stylists and customisers will be on hand to help you fit and transform your swaps.

The details…

Delivery of clothes – from 11 – 12 pm on Saturday 23th January at The Shop.

Clothes exchange from 12.30 – 2pm

Selling off unswapped clothing from 2 – 2.15pm

Admission £2 per person, £1.50 CDC / Shop members

Further details vist www.cambridgedesigncollective.org

Email: enquiries@cambridgedesigncollective.org

Dress ‘n Gown

29 Jan 2010 19:30

Venue: The Georgian Hotel, Coatbridge

Deafblind Scotland is a small national charity that works with adults in the community who have lost, or are losing, both their sight and hearing. We are the only Scottish charity dedicated to enabling deafblind adults to regain a place in their communities. Deafblind people often become very isolated due to their problems with communication, information and mobility – and we work tirelessly to change this.

We would like to invite you to attend our Dress ‘n Gown Party on the 29th January 2010. We will be inviting ladies to join us for a night of fun, fashion and clothes-swishing! It is a fun and novel way to get a new wardrobe without using your credit card.

We ask ladies to bring 3 quality items of clothing or accessories to swap!

Email: events@deafblindscotland.org.uk

Last night was another fun clothes swap party for Posh Swaps. This time at the Guildhall in Bath. The swappers had a relaxed evening, enjoying a glass of wine and browsing the clothes and stalls. That was until the swap began at about 8pm, when the room turned into a frenzy of swapping with everyone grabbing for the items that they really wanted.

Once again I was gutted to be working as I would have loved to participate in the swap. I saw so many gorgeous clothes and couldn’t believe that these were actually clothes that people no longer wanted. Some great labels like Monsoon and Nougat, some gorgeous evening wear and lots of colourful and sparkly clothes and accessories  and even some brand new clothes with the tags still on.

We were delighted to welcome Emma McDonnell, Personal Stylist of Style to Wear along to the swap. Emma styled one lucky swapper and also showed her collection of gorgeous leather and suede corset/ obi belts are the perfect finishing touch for so many outfits.

Here are some of the clothes swap parties around the country in November. Of course, if you didn’t already know, we at Posh Swaps will be holding one in Bath on 24th November, if you live near by, we would love to see you there, don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.

Clothes Swap 5th November

05 Nov 2009 19:00

Venue: PanAm bar, Albert Dock, Liverpool

Come and have a fun night out with your friends, go home with a new wardrobe and support a great local charity!

The night starts at 7pm at Liverpools’ PanAm bar. PanAm is a contemporary bar and restaurant, located in the Grade 1 listed Britannia Pavilion on the Albert Dock overlooking fabulous views towards Liverpool’s Three Graces and has won the coveted Taste of Merseyside Accreditation. www.panam-venue.co.uk/

Free cotton Tote bag for each attendee to take their goodies home in!

SWISHING NIGHT in aid of St James Church Roof Appeal

07 Nov 2009 19:00

Venue: ST JAMES CHURCH HALL

St James Church in desparate need of roof repairs and so now is your chance to help us by raising money with the event that is sweeping the nation……swishing night…..fab eco-friendly way of recycling clothes. ADMISSION BY PRE-PAID TICKET ONLY. CONTACT BY EMAIL PROVIDED.

Email: nuttymoee@hotmail.co.uk

Deafblind Scotland’s Dress’n Gown Swishing Party

09 Nov 2009 19:30

Venue: Lenzie Union New Hall

Bring up to 3 items to swap including dresses, suits, hats, bags, belts, shoes and scarves.

Guests will be served proper coffee along with chocolates and cake.

The night will also include a special fashion show involving some of the clothes on offer as well as some further surprises…

Tickets cost £10 (including refreshments) and can be bought on our website www.deafblindscotland.org.uk

Email: events@deafblindscotland.org.uk

Swap Don’t Shop Ladies Clothes Swap evening

10 Nov 2009 19:30

Venue: Mowsbury Golf Club, Bedford

Ladies, bring at least two items of clothing or accessories, pay £5 to get in (which includes a free galss of wine) and get swishing! Hope to see you there!

Email: lisa.chambers@hotmail.co.uk

Swish for St Mary’s!

12 Nov 2009 19:00

Venue: st mary’s primary school

Swish for St Mary’s, is to raise money for St Mary’s centre Wycliffe; an idyllic retreat centre in the north East of England, near the historic town of Barnard Castle. The funds raised will be used to revamp each of the bedrooms at the retreat centre, see www.wycliffecentre.jimdo.com for more details and tickets!

Email: emma_hedley@hotmail.co.uk

Offley School Swish

12 Nov 2009 20:00

Venue: Offley Village Hall, Great Offley, Herts.

A swish to raise funds for Offley School. All are welcome to attend. £5 entrance fee. Arrive at 8.00pm to arrange clothes, followed by drinks and viewing. The Swish will begin at 8.45 pm prompt!

Rules of the rail

1) Bring at least 3 items of quality clothing.

2) You will have 45 mins to browse before the swish opens. There will be wine. £1 a glass.

3) No item may be claimed before the swish opens.

4) As soon as the swish is declared open, everyone may take what they want.

No fighting.

Email: kayanddavin@btinternet.com

Restyling & Refashioning

14 Nov 2009 10:00

Venue: V&A Museum, London

This year the focus will be on sustainable fashion with a focus on men’s suits and vintage. Restyle and recycle your wardrobe with our glamorous clothes swap Swishing event including a Vintage Section and Stylists\’ Booths. Bring you chic but unloved new and vintage fashion items to swap for ones you will love, and not just women’s clothes but men’s suits too. More details here: http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/Restyling_and_Refashioning/index.html

Swishing for HER Breast Friends

16 Nov 2009 19:00

Venue: Darleys, Hessle

Tickets: £5 - Charity swishing event to raise money to support local people with breast cancer. Nibbles, Gift Stalls and Raffle.

Email: generalenquiries@herbreastfriends.org

Swishing at Prescot

17 Nov 2009 12:00

Venue: Prescot Shopping Centre

The Swish will take place at the Prescot Shopping Centre. You can bring between 1 to 6, good quality, items and browse from 12 till 12.30 then SWISH till you drop. Free to enter but £1 donation would be gratefully appreciated on the way out. All money raised to go to the Honeyrose Foundation.

Email: sdove@virgoconsultancy.co.uk

Swishing Party in aid of the British Heart Foundation

19 Nov 2009 18:00

Venue: Companies House

We are hosting a Swishing Party in aid of the Cardiff Heart Nurse Appeal, the local appeal from the British Heart Foundation Cymru. They support two Specialist Heart Nurses @ Heath Hospital in Cardiff. 6-9pm - Please email me for further details!

Email: lhugglestone@companisehouse.gov.uk

Refashionable Clothes Swap 19th November

19 Nov 2009 19:00

Venue: PanAm bar, Albert Dock, Liverpool

Come and have a fun night out with your friends, go home with a new wardrobe and support a great local charity!

The night starts at 7pm at Liverpools’ PanAm bar. PanAm is a contemporary bar and restaurant, located in the Grade 1 listed Britannia Pavilion on the Albert Dock overlooking fabulous views towards Liverpool’s Three Graces and has won the coveted Taste of Merseyside Accreditation. www.panam-venue.co.uk/

Free cotton Tote bag for each attendee to take their goodies home in!

Come Swishing

20 Nov 2009 19:00

Venue: Fuchsia at Orocco Pier, 17 High Street, South Queensferry

Come Swishing at Orocco Pier in aid of Rosebery Playgroup.

Each person must bring at least 3 items of nearly new or very good quality clean clothing or accessories that they would be proud to hand on.

Browse and try on clothes between 7.30 - 9.00pm (changing facilities available). During this time you will have the opportunity to purchase hand made jewellery, treat yourself to a mini-manicure or get a tarot reading by a professional clairvoyant.

Countdown to the opening of the Swish at 9pm!

After the Swish we will be running a karaoke so you can continue to party the night away with friends whilst admiring your new clothes!

Tickets cost £10 including a glass of fizzy on arrival, nibbles and entry to a prize draw. Can be purchased in Picnic cafe (across from Orocco Pier) or via the contact email address. Don\\\’t leave it too late as our last party was a sell out!

Remember ladies: no scratching, spitting or biting!!!!

Email: susan.wllmsn@googlemail.com

Swishing for Alzheimer’s Society

26 Nov 2009 07:00

Venue: Mayfair, London

Swishing evening in Mayfair to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society and just in time for Christmas party season!

6pm clothes accepted
7pm Swish opens for viewing
£10 entry includes drink and nibbles.

Everyone must bring at least one item they would be proud to swap with other London fashionistas! Clothes and accessories welcome - please no childrens items.

Limited tickets available please email for more information.

Email: c.m.lonie@hotmail.co.uk

Vicki’s Frock Exchange in aid of Sue Ryder Care

28 Nov 2009 12:00

Venue: Elmgrove Centre

I am happy to announce Vicki’s Frock Exchange is back! Another fun filled frocktastic day will be held at The Elmgrove Centre just off of Gloucester Road on Saturday the 28th November. Just in time to get your Christmas party dress!

This time all the proceeds will be going to Sue Ryder Care. Sue Ryder Care provides essential care and support to people living with serious illnesses and conditions such as Multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, Huntingtons disease and dementia. They give these people and there families back what these debilitating illnesses and diseases take away through there home visits, and in specialist hospices and in neurological care centers.

I have chosen to fundraise for a very specific part of Sue Ryder Care, called the Malawi Village sponsorship project. I have pledged to raise £3,000 in the next 12 months, which will sponsor a village in Malawi for a whole year. It will provide them with the means to help children out there with epilepsy able to go to school. And communities can help themselves by training local volunteers in health issues. These villages need outside support, and it will be amazing to be part of helping those less fortunate than us, don’t you think?

The price of entry will be £10 for the whole day 12: 30 til about 5-6ish!, It will include your clothes swap, refreshments and nibbles, Live entertainment, DJ\’s, seamstress’s on hand, and once again an Amazing Raffle. The prizes last time were fantastic and included tickets to the hippodrome, meals for two, holistic treatments but to name a few!

There will be access to beauticians and stalls, with a few shops on Gloucester Road showing interest in coming and selling there funky stuff! All this will be confirmed in detail nearer the time.

For those of you who missed out last time I shall explain how the Frock Exchange works;

1.IT IS NOT JUST FROCKS!! You can bring Dresses, coats, shoes, bags and jewellery to shop. 6 Items Maximum and EVERYTHING MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION! Just think to your self “I want to take some nice things home, so I will bring nice things for others to take home!”

2.You will come with your items which will be checked and displayed by my wonderful volunteers; you will then be given an exchange voucher with the number of Items you bought, so you can take the same number of items away with you. You will be checked on your departure

3.You will have a few hours to try lots of things on and enjoy what else is going on throughout the day. BUT you cannot claim anything as your own until the exchange officially opens. So before it opens, everything must be back on the hangers or display units. I will then give you the nod and you can make a run for your Items! Everyone went home happily with a least one thing they wanted last time. As I have said before, NO BITING or SCRATCHING!!!! Remember it’s all for a good cause!

4.You will have fun! We all had such a happy day last May and raised £800 for Breast Cancer Research UK, and I know it’s going to be bigger better and raise even more this time!

To obtain a ticket, please email me vickisfrockexchange@live.co.uk and I will give you details. For Women of all shapes and sizes age 16 and over

If you are on Facebook, please join my group;

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=86564768596&ref=ts

Can’t wait to see you all again, and hopefully meet some of your friends as well this time around. Spread the word, forward this email to all the ladies you can!

Thank you for your ongoing support and kindness,

Swish into Winter…

28 Nov 2009 13:00

Venue: Aldershot

Part of our big, brilliant Autumn Festival, join us and Swish into winter.

Email: nicola.hewett@hants.gov.uk

Clothes Swap (swishing) party

28 Nov 2009 19:00

Venue: Greasby Methodist Church, Greasby Road, Wirral

Bring at least 1 item of new or nearly new clothing and swap it for another—free of charge!!!
You can swap up to as many items as you bring!!
Help will also be on hand if you want to spice up your wardrobe or just experience a change!!!

Email: a.landrum@ntlworld.com

Refashionable Charity Clothes Swap- Last before Christmas

01 Dec 2009 19:00

Venue: PanAm bar, Albert Dock, Liverpool

Come and have a fun night out with your friends, go home with a new wardrobe and support a great local charity!

The night starts at 7pm at Liverpools’ PanAm bar. PanAm is a contemporary bar and restaurant, located in the Grade 1 listed Britannia Pavilion on the Albert Dock overlooking fabulous views towards Liverpool’s Three Graces and has won the coveted Taste of Merseyside Accreditation. www.panam-venue.co.uk/

Free cotton Tote bag for each attendee to take their goodies home in!

Swish for Christmas

02 Dec 2009 19:30

Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport

Charity Event being held by the Hotel in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation.

Tickets 15 euro…..contact Aisling at aisling.skelton@radissonblu.com

Email: aisling.skelton@radissonblu.com

Posh Swaps will be holding more clothes swap parties in November, December and the new year, but in the mean time, there is plenty going on to satisfy your clothes swap urges.

Refashionable Clothes Swap, Covent Garden

01 Oct 2009 19:00

Venue: Covent Garden Dragon Hall

Come and have a fun night out with your friends, go home with a new wardrobe and support a great local charity!

The night starts at 7pm at Covent Gardens’ Dragon Hall (http://www.dragonhall.org.uk). Swap will begin at 8pm in the main hall.

Bring along your unwanted wardrobe treasures to swap.

Cakes and Bubbly will be available on the night. All profits will go to Charity so be sure to bring some cash!

Free cotton Tote bag for each attendee to take their goodies home in!

Here’s how it works:

•Bring along between 5 and 10 items from your wardrobe you no longer need. These need to be clean and in near perfect condition – an item someone else would be delighted to receive (please no soiled or damaged clothes)
•Hand over your items to the swaps desk on arrival in return for your swaps card on which we will give you one credit for each item you bring.
•Swapping will commence at 8pm. Each attendee will be given a Refashionable cotton tote bag to stash their goodies in. There are also toilets available for trying on clothes.
•Items will be ticked off your swap card before you leave. You will be allowed to take the same amount of items you bring (so make sure not to misplace your swap card)
•If you have any credits left over at the end you will be able to keep hold of your swap card and use them at another Refashionable Swap event.

ST MARGARETS HOUSE CLOTHING SWAP

01 Oct 2009 19:00

Venue: Gallery Cafe, 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green

After the success of our first ever clothing swap last month, we are excited to announce we will be holding a monthly swap on the first Thursday of every month. This swap is bigger and better than the last one, with DJ’s, homemade cakes, badge making, t-shirt printing and other crafty delights. So…boys and girls, bring a bag of your unwanted clothes, and swap them for a bag of new ones! The clothes are graded so remember, the better items you bring, the better items you can take away!

There is small fee (£3) which goes to charity

Email: siobhan@stmargaretshouse.org.uk

Bowdon’s Big Swish

01 Oct 2009 20:30

Venue: Bowdon Parish Centre

Have you got gorgeous clothes, shoes and accessories sitting in your wardrobe that you would be proud to hand on?

We want you to bring your posh frocks along on Thursday 1st October 8.30pm to the Bowdon Parish Centre to “Go Swishing”

Tickets cost just £5.00 which includes drinks and nibbles and need to bought in advance from Francine Ryan e-mail- francine@cathchildsoc.org.uk or telephone 0161 998 8802.

You can also be pampered by My Spa Clinics who will be on hand to provide complimentary mini manicures in return for a donation.

All money raised will be donated to the Catholic Children’s Society (Shrewsbury Diocese) charity number 509793 who support vulnerable children and families across the North West however they are constituted, regardless of their story, their beliefs or their lifestyles.

So come along - save money- save the planet- contact Francine Ryan today and join the swishing revolution.
Email: francine@cathchildsoc.org.uk

Swapclub’s Autumn Swish

04 Oct 2009 17:00

Venue: Harrison’ Bar, 15-19 Bedford HIll, Balham. London

It’s a refreshingly great feeling to clear out that clutter in your wardrobe. If you have clothes and accessories you never wear or no longer fit you, come along to Swapclub’s Autumn Swish to exchange them for ones you WILL wear.

Bring atleast 3 items of clothing , accessories or perfume.

Items must be clean, quality and you should be happy to pass them on to a good home!
Hand them in to be sorted, meanwhile you and your friends can lounge around in comfort at Harrison’s.

When items have been displayed you can browse and try things on.

After guests have had a good look at what is on offer the begins.
You can then claim the items you want to take home

There is no limit to the numberof items you can claim.
Unclaimed items will be donated to charity (voted by guests on the night)

You go home with a revitalised wardrobe without the expense!

for info and guestlist discount join the mailing list email: swapclubsouth@gmail.com

Email: swapclubsouth@gmail.com

frockswappers

06 Oct 2009 19:00

Venue: Buffalos Bills Middleton road banbury

NEXT FROCK SWAPPING EVENT IS 6Th October @Buffalo bills Middleton Rd, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 3QT @ 7 oclock start look forward to seeing you all there (loads of parking and there is a pub which serve nice cool drinks) Can you ask for a better evening x

Email: banger.rachie@talktalk.net

Refashionable Clothes Swap 8th October

08 Oct 2009 19:00

Venue: PanAm bar, Albert Dock, Liverpool

Come and have a fun night out with your friends, go home with a new wardrobe and support a great local charity!

The night starts at 7pm at Liverpools’ PanAm bar. PanAm is a contemporary bar and restaurant, located in the Grade 1 listed Britannia Pavilion on the Albert Dock overlooking fabulous views towards Liverpool’s Three Graces and has won the coveted Taste of Merseyside Accreditation. www.panam-venue.co.uk/

Free cotton Tote bag for each attendee to take their goodies home in!

Charity for Cancer Care Unit Clonmel

09 Oct 2009 20:00

Venue: Knocklofty House Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipp, Ireland

Fun night of swishing cloths shoes & accessories

Email: accmulcon@eirecom.net

Swap in the City

10 Oct 2009 04:00

Venue: 199 Lafayette

Come enjoy refreshments, gift bags, & eco-friendly swapping. Bring clean, gently used & new clothing that you no longer wear (yes, dress you bought last year and never wore too) Don’t forget those shoes, accesories & new cosmetics.

For every item contributed, you get a swap buck to purchase other items.

Tickets: $10
purchase at www.theswapteampresents.com

All left over items and part of our proceeds will be donated to the Susan Powell Huntington Housing Facitily.
Official Site: http://www.theswapteampresents.com

Email: info@theswapteampresents.com

The Big Birmingham Clothes Swap in aid of Mencap

10 Oct 2009 11:00

Venue: Bournbrook & Selly Oak Social Club, 13a Hubert Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham

HUGE Clothes Swap in aid of Mencap. Bring along your good quality unwanted items (clothes, shoes, bags, accessories etc.) Browse our MASSIVE selection of fantastic items and swap, swap, swap to come away with a whole new wardrobe! All welcome.

Women’s, Men’s and Children’s clothes all welcome!

Also enjoy a drink from the bar and delicious snacks whilst swapping.

Guaranteed a day out to remember!

**STOP PRESS**

Sensational Colour and Image Consultant Kulwinder Dhillon will be there! Don’t miss her invaluable advice on how to look amazing!

Email: bigbirminghamclothesswap@live.co.uk

Sunday Swish

11 Oct 2009 13:00

Venue: Harry’s Wine Bar, Twickenham Green, Twickenham, Middlesex

This will be a charity focused event in support of the charity “Look Good Feel Better”. Look Good Feel Better is a cancer support charity that helps women manage the visible side effects of cancer treatment - see link here http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/site/index.cfm if you wish to view further details on their website. A small entry fee to the event of £5/person will be donated to this charity.

Sarah Brummitt, a local image consultant will be there to provide us all with fabulous style tips while we all swish.

Wine, nibbles, cakes and tea will be all be available for purchase at the event.

Free “goody bags” will be given out at the end of the event.

Email: kimwdean@googlemail.com

Clothes Swap Party

12 Oct 2009 19:30

Venue: IBAR 1277 High Road Whetstone N20 9HS

A fantastic fusion of fashion and pampering. You bring 5 Items that someone else would love to own & choose 5 to take home. You will have a stylist on hand giving out great fashion tips & advice, Therapists to pamper you, plus a fashion & beauty market. Cost of ticket is £15 and you receive a free glass of wine upon arrival, Pamper treatment either a Massage or mini manicure, plus a lovely free gift as a thank you for you to take home.

Email: info@total-renewal.com

Frock and Roll

24 Oct 2009 11:00

Venue: Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Glasgow

Go for credit crunch couture and swap, don’t shop for fabulous new clothes, shoes and accessories.

Bring a minimum of 3 items of party or occasion wear that you would be proud to pass on to others, we’ll put them on display and you can go home with a chic new outfit.

A brilliant way to reinvent your wardrobe with handbags and gladrags for the party season - and help to raise funds for charity.

You could even bag yourself a piece of clothing worn by a celebrity!

Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Byres Road, Glasgow

Drop off your party clothes, Friday 23rd October, 5-8pm
Frock and roll swap begins, Saturday 24th October, 11am

£10 per person, including a complimentary drink on arrival

Style Week Swish

29 Oct 2009 10:00

Venue: Drake Circus Shopping Centre

As part of Plymouth Style Week 2009 we will be holding a Swishing event in Drake Circus shopping centre at various times throughout the day on Thursday 29th October. Please visit our site; www.plymouth.gov.uk/citycentre for more information.

Email: amanda.bishop@plymouth.gov.uk

Swish North East

29 Oct 2009 18:00

Venue: The Thistle Hotel, Fry Street, Middlesbrough

The ultimate girls night out - the theme of this Swish is Party Time - how many times can you wear the same party clothes this is your chance to get something new. Exhibitors include hairdressing, Temple Spa, House of Colour, Shoes, Handbags, Jewellery, manicures and much much more. A buffet and welcome drink are also included in the admission price of £20-00. Please include at least 1 party item in your 3 to 5 swishing pieces.

Email: pauline@btconnect.com

We are so excited about our latest announcement. We have been really busy planning the first ever Posh Swaps clothes swap party. Whilst many people love swapping clothes online for it’s choice and simplicity, some also really like the social aspects of swapping and will give any reason for a good party. Clothes swapping parties or swishing have become hugely popular in the UK.

With this in mind, we have teamed up with Total Renewal and Style to Wear for our first ever clothes swap party for 17th September in Chiswick and we are sure that it is going to be a completely enjoyable event, the chance to catch up with friends and to relax and enjoy a bit of pampering. We think it will give you the chance to refresh and update your wardrobe but it is not just a clothes swapping party. The event will include a pamper treatment for each guest, a glass of wine and a fashion and beauty market. Each guest will also recieve a Posh Swaps goody bag.

For further information and tickets go to http://www.posh-swaps.com/blog/posh-swaps-clothes-swap-parties/

05 Jun 2009 19:00

Venue: Charing Cross Hotel, London

“Shoe Spectacular” is a party for all those women who just love shoes. There is an accessories swap (swap up to 5 of your unwanted items), a mini fashion show, live music, shoe artists exhibitors, shopping opportunities and beauticians onsite. All guests will receive a goody bag.
Tickets are on sale for £8 (advance). To buy tickets or find out more, please visit http://www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/

Email: theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk