Brighton Frock

In March, we Frillseekers Girls are going on the road. Yes, on March 9th, we're taking our boutique to vintage lovers on the south coast.

Frock Me! Brighton is the seaside version of Frock Me! Chelsea, a hugely popular vintage event held regularly at Chelsea Town Hall. You will find a wonderful selection of vintage frocks and fancies on sale at the Sallis Benney Theatre, situated in the heart of Brighton, near to the famous Royal Pavillion. Do come and join us - make a weekend of it if you can!

It can be Yours!

We'd like to recommend this nifty little special edition bookazine from Yours Magazine. 50 Years of Everyday Fashion is a wonderful collection of stories and images celebrating women who have resourcefully created glamour and sophistication on a shoestring over the past 50 years.

We do so love heartwarming glimpses into women's lives and wardrobes. But it is the fact that it covers 'everyday fashion' which is of real interest. Much that is written about fashion is exclusive, covering only the zeitgeist in designers and trends. It is refreshing to read about how real women wanted to dress, what they bought, and sewed for themselves to wear in everyday life.

PS. You might want to buy two- it'll be a great mother's day gift!

And the BAFTA award for best dressed female goes to . . .

Alison, a leading light within the UK Film Council and one of our favourite customers recently came to see us with a very exciting request. She needed to be dressed for the BAFTA ceremony which took place last night.

This is the result. A long, stunningly simple black 1960's maxi dress and a fabulous, full length silver and black frock coat. (Shoes and bag: model's own.)

So remember, next time you need the red carpet treatment, forget Dior (although we are loving Tilda Swinton's outfit), Chanel and Valentino - get yourself frocked by Frillseekers!

Give an old dress a new home.

This week, we've been dusting and sweeping the studio in preparation for our great sale event. The racks are nearly all filled with some real treats at bargain prices - all our winter vintage clothing will have a third to half off the original price. Do join us this Wednesdsay and Saturday if you can - all details can be found on our website. Hope to see you there!