Swap a lot - my items for tomorrows online swish

I have finally got round to listing my items ready for the online clothes swap party tommorrow on posh-swaps.com in celebration of International Day of Swishing. I am really excited and can't wait to get swapping, hoping lots more people and some other fashion bloggers will be joining in. Sherin from Hi Fashion has already started listing her items.

Pink Jaeger Jacket

Topshop crochet dress

Cream Chiffon ASOS dress

Vintage Eighties Paul Costelloe Suit - black quilted silk mix with spots in gold thread.

Cream studded leather handbag

Marks and Spencers black and white tweed jacket

Coast vintage style green beaded choker

Jigsaw Maxi dress - chiffon with light blue floral ditsy print

I actually have quite alot more swap items listed so feel free to come along and have a look. I look forward to swapping with you!

International Day of Swishing and Hemp Hand Protector

If you are feeling a bit gloomy and spent out after Christmas Swishing or clothes swapping is a great way to have some fun, get some new clothes and all without spending loads of money. Swishing.org has declared January 9th International Day of Swishing (what a great idea) and is organising a flagship event in London. As much as I would have loved to attend, unfortunately the time, cost and logistics of getting there have ruined it for me (again). So I have decided to organise an online swishing or swap party through my website posh-swaps.com to allow those who don't live near to London to join in the fun and celebrations.

I am hoping that some of my fellow fashion bloggers and many more will be coming along to join in the fun and swap some clothes, as lets face it most of us are so completely clothes obsessed we need a constant stream of new clothes. But this can be damaging for both the environment and our bank balances so swapping is a great guilt free alternative to shopping.

I will be listing as many clothes for swapping as I can - more details soon. If you would like to come along and join the fun, just register with posh-swaps.com and list some clothes on or before 9th January, then browse what is up for swapping and propose a swap or wait for someone to propose a swap with you. Further details can be found on www.posh-swaps.com/blog/press/.

With the money that I save, I will be investing in a few bottle of my favourite hand cream which is an absolute essential for this time of year to keep my hands soft. In fact, the Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector the only hand cream that I have managed to find that stops my hands from cracking in the icy cold and centrally heated warm. I also love the smell

Posh Swaps Clothes Swap Party - Bath

After the success of the last Posh Swaps clothes swap party in Chiswick, I can't wait until the next party in Bath. A really fun evening which combines a chance to have a chat with friends, a glass of wine and refresh you wardrobe with some new (swapped) clothes. At the last Posh Swaps clothes swap party, there were so many gorgeous clothes including a Marc Jacobs coat and Missoni dress. So if you live near Bath, I would strongly recommend that you get your ticket now before they sell out. Details are below:

When? 24th November 2009 7.00 -9.30pm
Where? Brunswick Room, Guild Hall, Bath
How? Just bring along 2 or 3 items of clothing that someone else would be delighted to own
Why? It’s fun, it’s frugal and it’s eco friendly, plus a great chance to refresh your wardrobe!
Cost? £10 in advance, £12 on the night including…
entrance to the swap party and our fashion and beauty market
a glass of wine and nibbles
the chance for one lucky person to be styled by Personal Stylist, Emma McDonnell of Style to Wear
a reusable goody bag with fashion and beauty goodies

Why not arrange a girls or work night out? Buy 5 tickets in advance and get the 6th Ticket free!

For further information and to buy tickets visit Posh Swaps Clothes Swap Parties or email Ceri (at) heathcotecommunications.co.uk.

Posh-swaps.com to hold it’s first ever clothes swap party in London

Posh-swaps.com, the clothes swap website is holding it’s first ever clothes swap party in London. The party which will include a pamper treatment, glass of wine and goody bag for each guest will be held on 17th September from 7.30pm until 10pm at St Michaels and All Angels church in Chiswick.

Posh-swap.com is a website where users can swap, buy and sell second hand, vintage and recycled clothes for free. The latest plan to hold clothes swap parties in various locations around the UK in collaboration with Total renewal beauty and Style to Wear, Personal Styling, reflects the growing popularity of clothes swapping and second hand clothes. The website has proved a huge success, but many swappers also want to combine the clothes swapping with a social event and the opportunity to look at the clothes up close. The pampering treatments provided by Total Renewal will allow swappers to really relax and enjoy themselves.

Clothes swapping parties which are also referred to as swishing originated in the US. Their popularity has quickly grown in the UK as consumers abandon fast fashion in favour of sustainable style. This change in consumer behaviour is due to a much greater awareness of both the environmental and ethical issues surrounding fashion and the current economic conditions.

Each attendee at the Posh Swap Clothes Swap party will be asked to bring along 5 pieces of unwanted clothing that someone else would be delighted to receive. All of the clothes will be laid out so that swappers can browse and socialise while enjoying a drink before the beginning of the swap is announced. Once the swap begins, swappers can claim up to 5 pieces of clothing. Swappers will also have the opportunity to indulge themselves with either a mini manicure or neck and shoulder massage and one lucky person will receive a styling and makeover session.
Tickets for the first ever Posh Swaps clothes swap party in Chiswick are £15 by advance purchase only. Full details of Posh Swaps clothes swap parties are available on www.posh-swaps.com/blog/posh-swaps-clothes-swap-parties/.

For further information and free online clothes swapping visit www.posh-swaps.com