Competition - Fashionista's Guide to Shopping in Melbourne

It's end of year competition time!

Be in the running to win one of our limited copies of the Fashionista's Guide to Shopping in Melbourne 2013. 

This popular handbook features over 250 fashion boutiques, catering to all styles, ages and price ranges. Filled with beautiful photos, fashion ideas and packed with shop details, this guide is a must-have for finding the best fashion hubs in Melbourne.


How to Enter

It's easy! Simply email a photo of yourself with an article of clothing you could not live without or your favourite, never to throw away accessory.

Be creative, be humorous - you can display whatever you like (A few of us here are quite attached to their moccasins and fluffy dressing gowns, if that helps!)

We can't wait to see what people can't live without.

All entries to be emailed to facebook@erl.vic.gov.au
Entries close Monday December 31st
 
Winners will be notified via email and announced in early January on our Facebook Page.

Jacinta discusses sustainable clothing and the 9ine Lives Project

Jacinta, owner of local boutique Black Cat, will talk about sustainable fashion and the 9ine Lives Project. From the Black Cat Boutique website:

"We are sourcing clothing that has been made locally especially in Victoria and the Yarra Valley, from more sustainable fibres including  recycled and reclaimed textiles.

We prefer to source from fair trade accredited factories."

Black Cat Boutique - 9ine Lives Project

When: Friday 21st October 10:30am
Where: Healesville Library, 110 River Street, Healesville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 5962 4423

Cheers, Maryanne

Do you love fashion design & designers? Ann Dixon presents Great Fashion

Join Ann Dixon for her talk and display of clothes and accessories from the great designers including Worth, Chanel, Fortuny and Dior.

When: Wednesday 21st September 11am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - great fashion

Cheers, Maryanne

Photo credit: dr (StockXchng) 

Join us at Boronia Library as we strut through the history of shoes from the 1850s to 2011

Join Ann for a fascinating look at the history of shoes from the 1850's to the modern day heel. Classic and modern styles. Shoes on display.

A shoeaholic event. I have a fantastic idea - show up in your favourite pair of shoes.

When: Wednesday 16th February 6:30 pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online Shoes

Cheers, Maryanne

Spring Carnival @ Mooroolbark : Ann Dixon presents 'The Cup', its history and fashion

Come and join us for a wonderful presentation about the history of the Melbourne Cup and its fashionable wear dating from the 1860s to the present day.

Ann will bring along some examples from her collection of vintage hats and costumes. All welcome. Tea and coffee provided.

When: Wednesday 13th October 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Friday @ your library - Well groomed fillies

Join Ann Dixon for a nostalgic look at Melbourne Cup fashions from the 1860's onwards.

When: Friday 30th October 12noon  
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98011422

Cheers, Maryanne

Hats, History and the Cup

Ann Dixon will talk about the history of the Melbourne Cup and fashionable wear from the 1860's to the present day with an emphasis on hats from her collection.

When: Wednesday 28th October 1:30pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588

Cheers, Maryanne

Image courtesy of salsachica at StockXchng