FROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

LITTLE DARLINGS

I'ts Vintage Darling will be exhibiting at Frock Around The Clock on 21st November for the first time, and I'm getting very excited at the prospect. Just look at some of the goodies I spotted on their Facebook page!

The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fashion & Textile Fair takes place on Sunday 21st November at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast from 11am to 4.30pm. Admission to the event costs £5 for adults and £3 for seniors and students (payable at the door). Earlybird admission applies to the first half hour of the event (11 - 11.30am) when there will be £2 off the general admission prices.

More information on this and all other Frock Around The Clock events can be found on the website http://www.northernirelandvintage.com/

Monday, 15 November 2010

SWEET CHARITY

We will be running a Christmas charity raffle at this Sunday's Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair. Prizes have been donated by our generous vintage exhibitors and proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research.

Here are some of the prizes that have been kindly donated to the raffle.

Hair Styling Voucher from Kelly at The Ashby Hair Lounge

Gift Voucher from Claire McEvoy Make-up

Box of 6 cupcakes from Flours Bakery

Vintage vase from Circa Ceramics

£30 gift voucher to spend at The Optimists

£15 gift voucher to spend at Tea Party

Button Charm bracelet from Sharon Hay at Innocent Chaos (design may vary)

Measure-up brooch from RJL Designs (design may vary)

'vintage-inspired Christmas cards & personalised stationery' worth £25 from Arbee Cards

Watch part necklace from Jennifer Robinson Jewellery (design may vary)

'Aubergine Lining' hat from Rosie Moore at Lulu Rose

Aurora borealis choker necklace from MK Vintage USA

'Rock Chick' necklace by Norma Smallwood at Norma Jean

Pack of handmade occasion cards by Nichola Clarke at Nik's Vintage (designs may vary)

Vintage china hire and cupcakes for 6 people from Victorian Tea Party

Brooch from Paula's Vintage

Box of 6 handmade Christmas decorations from Salvage Kitten

Vintage teacup pincushion from Decadence

Raffle tickets will cost £1.

The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fashion & Textile Fair takes place on Sunday 21st November at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast from 11am to 4.30pm. Admission to the event costs £5 for adults and £3 for seniors and students (payable at the door). Earlybird admission applies to the first half hour of the event (11 - 11.30am) when there will be £2 off the general admission prices.

More information on this and all other Frock Around The Clock events can be found on the website http://www.northernirelandvintage.com/

HOLLYWOOD BEAUTIES

I have just had a peek at some of the new designs from the Nik's Vintage Christmas range, and these gorgeous Hollywood brooches are going straight onto my list for Santa!

Available from the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fashion & Textile Fair this Sunday!

Thursday, 11 November 2010

FROCK-A-LICIOUS

Well, the party season is nearly upon us and of course that means a new frock or two is required. When I say new, of course I mean 'new to us' as vintage is the choice of the Frockettes.

If you are reading this post, the chances are that you are already a vintage fan, or indeed addict, so I need not go into all the reasons why choosing a vintage frock will ensure that you stand out from the crowd, or mean that you can be stylish and do your bit for the environment at the same time.

Suffice it to say that the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair on 21st November is the best opportunity this side of Christmas to pick up a perfect party frock, accessories and a bit of sparkle with an unrivalled collection of vintage pieces all under one roof.

To add to the festive and glamourous spirit you can shop to the sounds of the Jenny Kallen Jazz Band, shop for all your Christmas gifts at the same time, be inspired by the Living Vintage Fashion Show and help raise funds for Cancer Research by purchasing raffle tickets with the chance to win gorgeous vintage goodies.

GIFTS FOR THE GIRLS

If you are worried about shopping on a tight budget this Christmas, don't be. We will have gorgeous gifts to suit all pockets at Frock Around The Clock on Sunday 21st November. Even if you only have a few pounds to spend there will be many unique and cute treasures to choose from.

Jewellery is always in great demand and great supply at the vintage fairs. Ranging from a couple of pounds to a couple of hundred you can find both original vintage pieces and handmade designs which incorporate recycled textiles in their creation. From funky and colourful beads to classic pearls, silver charms to gold bling, dazzling diamantes to bright buttons, and everything inbetween.

There really is something to satisfy every taste whether it be a necklace, bracelet, earrings, brooch or ring, and whether you are buying a gift for a child, a friend, a mother or a grandma.

Here are some beautiful finds at previous fairs.