Archive for January, 2009

3rd Annual Roll’n'Roll Car Boot Sale

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Join thosegirls as they bring the 3rd Annual Rock n Roll Car Boot Sale to the surrounds of the Bakery ARTRAGE Complex.

The swinging swap meet is happening Sunday 8th February at The Bakery Artrage, Northbridge 3pm until 9pm with tickets available on the door for $5. There will be a licenced bar and hot dogs for sale to you can snack, booze, shmooz and peruse!

Records, vintage clothing, electrical, car paraphernalia, odds and ends, brick-a-brack, trash, treasure as well as a barber shop, honky tonk piano player, over ten hotrods and vintage cars, a performance by The Lazy Railway, DJ’s, live art and much MUCH more!

yes Winifred and Bance will be there with a little stall full of bargains just for you!

If your interested in selling your goods email those_girlsxox@hotmail.com with a brief description of what you sell, along with some photos.

The Rock n Roll Car Boot Sale aims to celebrate local business and independents.

Retro Market was FABULOUS!

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Thanks to all those who made it down last Sunday…there were shoppers and bargains from walll to wall and just about to the ceiling as well! Got myself an amzing pair of 1940s black and white winklepickers! They’re SO cute! Hopefully they’ll be happening every month! STAY TUNED!

How to live on a dime in New York…

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

This guy is hilarious! He finds the coolest stuff for the cheapest deal everywhere and has a great way of sharing it! His latest book is called “Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply in New York” and he has a website as well! click on picture below…

Golden Age of Couture Exhibition, Bendigo VIC

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

If you’re over in Bendigo some time check out the “Golden Age of Couture Paris & London 1947 1957″ Exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery! From the 7th Dec 2008 – 22 March 2009.

From the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, this exhibition explores one of the most glamorous and remarkable decades in fashion history. Starting with the impact of Christian Dior’s New Look after the Second World War, it looks at the work of Dior and his contemporaries during the period when haute couture was at its height.
Admission fees apply for this exhibition.

Economic Crisis?

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Not at Winifred and Bance! Plenty of vintage bargains to be had here at The Bance with affordable prices across the board! From $5 to $400 there’s something for everyone! You don’t need to break the bank to look fabulous!

Even the New York Times agrees!

Retro Markets are GO!

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

yup WINIFRED AND BANCE will be there with plenty of specials to be snapped up!

What?

1920s to 1980s vintage and recycled clothing, shoes and accessories
Antiques
Retro & novelty costumes
Pinup lingerie
Frocks and gowns
CDs, videos & DVDs
Pasties, fascinators and burlesque merchandise
Sewing and crafting supplies, fabric and feathers
Swing and rock ‘n roll dance gear
T-shirts
Dance shoes
Refreshments, retro cupcakes and more!

When & Where?

Sunday 18th January 2009
At The Burlesque Lounge
Upstairs, 267 William Street, Northbridge

How much?

Shoppers: $3 entry, 12pm to 5pm

More info on the Retro Market? head to www.sugarblueburlesque.com

ALSO check out the Really Really Free Market at Hyde Park, Perth…Sunday 11th January from 3pm to 6pm. Everything is FREE. BYO free stuff. For more info go to perth.indimedia.org