Calling all Fashionistas!

It’s a brand new year and the Christmas party season is a fleeting memory for most of us. January is the month for change, so The Big Swish is back in London offering you the chance to swap your least loved clothes for another girl’s gorgeous garments.

On January 27th, the capital’s Swishers will be heading to Jewel in Piccadilly Circus for an evening of clothes swapping and socialising. Bring along up to 15 items (all in good condition) and then wait to see what the evening brings. Who knows, next Christmas you might be gracing the party circuit in your favourite swished dress!

There’ll even be bespoke mapping of ethical London from Fox&Squirrel, free skin analysis from Dermalogica and the boys from Soho Gyms will be entertaining us!
Entry is £5 with VIP tickets costing £20.

WHEN: Thursday 27th January (20.30 start with drop off times 18.30-20.15)



WHERE: Jewel, 4-6 Glasshouse Street, London, W1B 5DQ



WHY: Let’s face it, January can be a bit dull so why not swap the old for the new and brighten up your wardrobe whilst you’re at it!

Tickets in advance are only £5.00 

£7.50 on the door or

£20.00 for a VIP ticket (which includes a goody bag, annual membership to www.bigwardrobe.com (valued at £12.00), and a five-minute head start at the Swish. 

Visit The Big Wardrobe to purchase tickets www.thebigwardrobe.com

Catherine May

The Big Swish Hits Newcastle

In the New Year As you like it will be opening their doors to the next Big Swish in Newcastle, hosted by Daisy Green and The Big Wardrobe Bring along your pre-loved clothes and accessories and swap them for the goodies you love! 

2 for 1 restaurant vouchers available on the night and if you're a vintage lover you're going to love the Vintage clothes on sale! 

Tickets are £5.00 or £6.50 for 2 tickets, get booking at Daisy Green

WHEN: Sunday 20th January 2011

WHERE: As You Like It, Archbold Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 1DB

WHY: Swap those unwanted Xmas pressies and get something worth wearing!

It got steamy on Thursday evening!

Who ever thought attending a clothes swapping event could get this steamy? Of course I'm a fan of the clothes swapping parties organised by The Big Wardrobe and fashion stylist Lupe Castro, so it was a no brainer that I would be there with bells on! However what caught my eye was the saucy themed swish they were hosting called - The Secrets of the Boudoir.... and what a night it was! Starting off with demonstrations on how to slide into seamed stockings, how to lace yourself into sexy corsets and how to get silver screen make-up, and that's just to name a few... followed by a decadent swish, where I managed to get myself a sexy 60's shift dress and some ultra hot garters from Kiss Me Deadly (brand new! yep they kindly donated quite a few sexy numbers).

Once we got some fab additions to our wardrobes, we were then all treated to a burlesque performance, and oh my what a show that was! first time I had seen such a show, I tell you what it beats male strippers, because it's so much more fun and entertaining, those boys really knew how to get us girls going! I along with three girlfriends left wanting more! and happily continued the night at Amika, which turned into a club night at 10pm!

Word has it the next swish is on the 16th December, get your diaries out now ladies, these events are not to be missed!

Angela Clayton 

The Big Swish at Amika

Gorgeous in presentation and delicious in taste! Love these cupcakes from Cakes by Olivia Rose 

We were treated to a make-over from Arbonne, love their foundation!

We were also treated to skincare treatments from Raw Skin Food and amazing massages from owner Clare, J'adore!

The swishing begins

As an avid clothes swapper, going to The Big Swish on Thursday was just what my wardrobe was calling for! Hosted in the swanky venue Amika in Kensington, I knew we were all in for a treat!

I headed on down early so I could get in on the complementary treatments from Raw Skin Food and Arbonne and what a treat I got especially the amazing massage from Raw Skin Food, just what the doctor ordered! I was lucky enough to be near the front of the que and being (I might add) a semi-pro at swishing I dashed around with one thing in mind, grab something FAB and the opposite of what you would normally buy..... Why? well it makes it that much more fun!

I got an oversized patterned bag (from the designer section), a yellow faux-fur cardigan, a fuchsia pick handbag and a handful of accessories! Would have loved to get a lot more, but the clothes went quick, as in 20mins quick (well the best stuff anyway) so next time I'm going to book VIP! That 5 minute head start will make me and my wardrobe a lot happier!

Clothes Swapping At It's Best

The Big Swish and stylist Lupe Castro invites you to Summer’s hottest Swish Parties in London on the 10th July at Platform, London Bridge and the 13th July at the Long Acre, Covent Garden.

The clothes Swish extravaganza is a great way of clearing out your wardrobe of unwanted clobber and accessories and swapping them with some real gems! After all, ‘one girl’s trash is another girl’s treasure’!

10th July – At Platform
On the 10th July you will enjoy complementary beauty treatments from 12pm on offer from Dermalogica and Glam Spot Cosmetics, with scrumptious special 2-4-1 offers on brunch and the Platform BIG Swish™ Cocktail, this is an afternoon not to be missed!

Location: Platform Restaurant & Bar, 55-58 Tooley Street, SE1 2SZ
Clothes drop off:                     12.00 – 13:30
VIP Swish Entry:                      13:55
General Swish Entry:              14:00

13th July – At the Long Acre
On the 13th July you can enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails from 17.00
Location: The Long Acre, 1-3 Long Acre, Covent Garden, WC2E 9LH
Clothes drop off:                     17.00 – 19.00                  
VIP Swish Entry:                      19.25
General Swish Entry:             19.30
             
Check your wardrobe for good condition clothes (up to 15 and on a hangers would be fantastic) accessories and shoes and bring them to Platform  or The Long Acre or both during the clothes drop off slot.
You will be given a Swish token for every item that is approved for The BIG Swish™, and each Swish token entitles you to take one item from the rails. However, if you just can't help yourself and fall in love with more clothes than you're allowed, then you can make a minimum donation of £2.50. If you don't find as many items as you donated, there's no need to fret. Any clothing left at the end of the event will be donated to Cancer Research.

Entry: £5.00
Golden VIP Ticket: £20.00
This ticket comes with a goody bag, annual membership to www.bigwardrobe.com (valued at £12.00), and a five minute head start at the Swish. Only 25 tickets are available so grab yours now while you can.

Tickets can be purchased from http://www.bigwardrobe.com/thebigswish/