Friday 16th April 2010 Opening Hours 5.30pm to 9pm | 7.15pm - Best Dressed in Vintage Competition | Fabulous Prizes - 1st Place will win a $100 voucher which is redeemable with any exhibitor at the show, 2nd Place will win a $75 voucher and 3rd Place a $50 voucher, also every entrant will receive a prize. No entry form is required for the Best Dressed in Vintage Competition, just turn up on the night and enter. Judge for the competition will be Nicole Jenkins author of the recently released book about vintage clothing titled Love Vintage. Nicole also owns Circa Vintage Clothing Shop in Melbourne. MORE BOOK DETAILS Nicole will also be available to sign copies of her new book, after the competition. |
Saturday 17th April 2010 Opening Hours 9.30am to 4.30pm | 11.00am - Demonstration of Vintage Makeup Techniques & Hairstyles by Mistresses Christine and Kim from the Lindy Charm School for Girls. 12.00pm - 3.00pm - Hairdos by The Lindy Charm School for Girls $25pp. See Chrissy and Kim who will be located near the stage. 1.00pm - "Dreaming of Dior" - Dresses and Adventure Come Alive. Lecture & Presentation of Vintage & Antique clothing by Charlotte Smith 2.30pm - Fashion Parade by Retrospec'd Clothing followed by a Swing Dance Demonstration by Swingtime Australia | The Lindy Charm School for Girls is dedicated to reviving the golden age of glamour and etiquette of the early 20th century, by introducing girls to red lipstick, bullet bra's, girdles, garters, seamed nylons, sky high heels and how to wear them, pin curls, victory rolls, finger waves, and a wiggly walk to boot. If you have ever wanted to become a pin up girl or you hold a divine interest or penchant for recreating or learning to recreate the vintage beauty of day's gone by, then let us Charm school you. Meet Charlotte Smith who will reminisce about 10 special dresses featured in her best selling book "Dreaming of Dior" published by HarperCollins Australia. Stories including Doris' mother's favourite 50s dress, Simone's lingerie given to her during the war by the love of her life, the story and suit worn by Crown Prince Akihito's English teacher and the jacquard silk wedding dress I wore to my wedding in England, among other glorious stories about women and their special dresses. A book signing will take place after each talk and dresses used in the talks will be on display at The Darnell Collection stand. Don't miss the parade of vintage style fashions by Retrospec'd Clothing, who specialise in Reproduction 1940s & 50s Clothing for Guys and Gals. Swingtime Australiahas a dedicated team of 25 teachers and 13 venues across Australia. The studio teaches Swing, RocknRoll, Tap, Balboa, Tango and Rockabilly. Not to be missed!!! |
Sunday 18th April 2010 Opening Hours 9.30am to 4.30pm | 11.00am - Demonstration of Vintage Makeup Techniques & Hairstyles by Mistresses Christine and Kim from the Lindy Charm School for Girls. 12.00pm - 1.00pm - Hairdos by The Lindy Charm School for Girls $25pp. See Chrissy and Kim who will be located near the stage. 1.00pm - Lecture and Presentation by the Cavalcade of History & Fashion Inc. Featuring a scene from their current parade "Invitation to Cocktails in the 1930s"......featuring original 1930s fashions. 1.00pm - 3.00pm - Workshop by the Lindy Charm School for Girls - email or phone Chrissy to book au or telephone 0409 727888. $60pp 2.30pm - - "Dreaming of Dior" - Dresses and Adventure Come Alive. Lecture & Presentation of Vintage & Antique clothing by Charlotte Smith. 4.30pm - Raffle draw | The Lindy Charm School for Girls is dedicated to reviving the golden age of glamour and etiquette of the early 20th century, by introducing girls to red lipstick, bullet bra's, girdles, garters, seamed nylons, sky high heels and how to wear them, pin curls, victory rolls, finger waves, and a wiggly walk to boot.If you have ever wanted to become a pin up girl or you hold a divine interest or penchant for recreating or learning to recreate the vintage beauty of day's gone by, then let us Charm school you. The Cavalcade Collection tells the story of Australian history through fashion, using authentic gowns and accessories, spanning the years from pre-First Fleet circa 1788 to the present. The collection has over 1200 authentic historic ladies gowns and accessories, men’s and children’s clothes, and household items – all of which have been generously donated. Lindy Charm School for Girls Workshop $60.00pp must pre-book (includes free admission to the show). Learn Vintage Makeup and Hairstyle Techniques in a 2 hour private workshop by the Mistresses of the Charm School, limited numbers. CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS Meet Charlotte Smith who will reminisce about 10 special dresses featured in her best selling book "Dreaming of Dior" published by HarperCollins Australia. Stories including Doris' mother's favourite 50s dress, Simone's lingerie given to her during the war by the love of her life, the story and suit worn by Crown Prince Akihito's English teacher and the jacquard silk wedding dress I wore to my wedding in England, among other glorious stories about women and their special dresses. A book signing will take place after each talk and dresses used in the talks will be on display at The Darnell Collection stand. |
