On Thursday March 31st we swapped til we dropped at this year’s spring swish! Having cleared out the clutter, Pink Shoe members and friends arrived with bags of surplus goodies to swap with each other.
From designer to high street there was plenty to choose from as we mingled over fizz & nibbles waiting to claim our favourites.
From designer to high street there was plenty to choose from as we mingled over fizz & nibbles waiting to claim our favourites. Everyone was soooooooooo well behaved as we each selected just one most-desired piece, then it was all up for grabs!
Top international film stylist and Pink Shoe Ambassador Kenteas Brine helped us style our new looks, giving great advice and tips. Kaz was especially thrilled to see a favourite Chanel suit go to a good home, just in time for someone’s big interview (good luck!!).
We were also able to try the beautiful bespoke jewellery handcrafted by Dalia Vainorius, who bought a super selection along for the evening. As we all agreed, not just a necklace but a work of art to wear! And we all LOVED the idea that she can turn an old favourite into something new, and vowed to dig out Granny’s pearls. See: www.designsbydala.co.uk
Some ladies left with as much as they could carry, others more sedately with just one or two select items. But we all agreed it was a great way to jazz up our wardrobes in time for summer, and were delighted to see our friends enjoying our once-loved but no longer useful clothes, shoes & accessories.
This was a fashion reception with a difference and we’ll definitely be swishing again later in the year – just in time to swap evening clothes in the run up to the party season!
And if you simply can’t wait until then, check out www.swishing.org for details of a swish near you.