First prize is 2 x VIP tickets to the “eve Fashion Swap” event to be held at Dukes 92, Manchester on Wed 15th Sept, and hosted by Louise Redknapp (ticket includes access to VIP area and a head start on the swap, access to a VIP rail of clothing and an exclusive goody bag).

Two runners-up will receive a £50 gift voucher for House of Fraser (valid till 18/08/2012).

To enter, just log in to Swishing.co.uk, go to My Account >> Refer a Friend and type in email addresses for 3 or more friends who you think might want to join the site … if any of your friends register before the closing date, they’ll be entered into the competition too! Not a member yet? – no problem … just register before the closing date to be included in the draw.

Entry closes at midnight, Sunday 12/09/2010. Winners will be contacted within 24 hours of the closing date. All entrants (and any guest) must be over 18.

For full competition terms and conditions please click here.

The dates and venues are:

Wed 15th Sept (6pm onwards) @ Dukes 92, Castlefield, Manchester

Thursday 23rd Sept (6pm onwards) @ PanAm, Albert Docks, Liverpool

To get a ticket, text ‘eve Manchester’ or ‘eve Liverpool’ to 82500 or enter your mobile number on their website – a unique code will be sent to your phone, you will need to show this on the door on the night to get into the event. Tickets are free but places are limited, so hurry! – it’s literally a case of first in, best dressed … NB. You must be over 18 to attend.

You can find out more about the ‘eve Fashion Swaps’, and some special offers (including a chance to win a style day), on the eve website: http://refreshingeve.com/fashion-swap or on eve’s Facebook and Twitter sites – http://www.facebook.com/refreshingeve; and http://twitter.com/refreshingeve

Venues tend to be the trendy boutique bars of the lively suburb of Jesmond including As You Like It and Osbornes Bar (which also comprises of the New Northumbria Hotel, Scalini’s Restaurant and Louis’ Restaurant).

Therefore if you want a night out on the toon and also pick up a new outfit, then head to Newcastle!

Hannah modelling the new range

After months of hard work, we are pleased to present the new and improved swishing.co.uk website. Improvements include:

A New Look
The site has a fabulous new look, and celebrate this all the clothes have been professionally modelled by the lovely Hannah and Amy. 

New Clothes
There are a whole host of new clothes to choose from, including brand new items to used ones in great condition. 

Lower Delivery Charges
A new fairer weight based delivery system has been introduced with charges from as little as £3.95. 

A Fairer Credits System
The previous credits system has been replaced with a ‘virtual money’ one ensuring more acturate valuations of items. This also means all items are available for sale as well as swap. 

A New Approval System
A stricter approval system has been introduced to ensure the quality to clothes constantly increases rather than decreases. 

All Clothes In Stock
No more order disappointment with only in stock items listed on the site. 

To check out the new swishing experience go to www.swishing.co.uk

Carey Mulligan at the Oscars

Freshly dubbed style icon, Carey Mulligan’s dress of choice for the Oscars seemed rather shy in comparison to others she has recently been papped in. However, the Prada dress was by no means a fashion flop!  

The black shift fit the Vanity Fair cover girl perfectly, her waif like figure the main accessory to her outfit. The dress was indeed a world away from the two tone gown by Vionnet, which she wore at the BAFTAs, but it still managed to make big waves.  

Cut under the bust, with a ruched seam and contrasting texture, the shift sang with quality and craftsmanship. Carey cleverly ‘down-styled’ the dress with a simple clutch and her trademark crop to emphasise her confidence in the simple frock.  

It’s easy to compliment the designers of the eye popping dresses, which Miss Mulligan usually favours , this time we compliment Carey herself, for daring to bare it all with such a simple classic, allowing her true beauty to shine through.  

Please view below a selected of LBD’s currently available on www.swishing.co.uk:  

Saint Tropez Black Dress

H&M Plain Black Dress

Miss Selfridge Black Boobtube Dress

Morgan Low Cut Black Dress

We’ve all started to become savvier about splashing our cash, from cheaper options to high quality pieces to last a life time. It’s time to be that bit more clever and edit our wardrobes down to things we not only love but things we will wear and reap benefit from. And, instead of throwing things out take it that step further and swish your unneeded beauties. That way you can choose an item you will wear instead, after all no one likes an empty wardrobe!

In addition we are also offering all members a FREE pre-addressed bag to send your unwanted clothes to us. To claim please email your name and address to info@swishing.co.uk or contact us.

So, how can you keep fashion affordable? When belts are tightening (whilst still being broad and `statement like` in the fashion world…) and thoughts turn to holidays, how can you find a budget for fashion? One of the latest growing trends, when it comes to keeping fashion affordable, is on-line clothes swapping.

On-line clothing swapping is growing in popularity in tandem with off-line (RL) swishing parties. (whereby you invite your friends around for a glass of vino and offer up the best of your wardrobe that you do not wear any more). There are even companies that organise huge events whereby thousands of women bring clothing to swap (see www.swishingparties.com for more details). However, since sadly, everyday cannot be a party day, on-line clothes swapping offers a more convenient way to swap.

There are many websites which offer on-line clothes swapping facilities. Whereby, once you sign up, you can upload pictures of the clothing you wish to swap (or in some cases sell) and then peruse the website for clothing you would wish to obtain.

These websites are great because you can have, in some cases, access to literally thousands and thousands of other women`s wardrobes!

Each website has different ways of rating each member, and you may find that you have to pay for postage and packaging, or that there may be a sign up fee to join. However, the pro`s normally outweigh the cons, and even if you find yourself having to wait a few days for your chosen item to come in the post, knowing that you got it for a fraction of what you would have had to pay in a shop should give you the patience of a saint! Of course, there maybe the inevitable disappointment if you see your ideal skirt or top, and sadly it is two sizes too big or small for you, but with a little ingenuity with a needle (or a few weeks eating only carrot sticks!) perhaps it could fit you!

Fancy a Louis Vuitton handbag, or even some les nereides bijoux jewellery, well the other great thing about on-line swapping, is that items available for swapping are not limited to female clothing. You can also find mens, clothing, children`s clothing, and even shoes, handbags and jewellery. So get raiding that wardrobe!

We’ll write descriptions, take photos and upload your items to the site.

All you need to do is let us know how many items you wish to swap and send us them!

To use our quick swap facility go to www.swishing.co.uk/quick-swap.php

With Celebrities like Lindsay Lohan giving there full backing it’s attracting world wide attention. Lohan recently remarked “The concept of swapping clothes, getting something for nothing and refreshing your wardrobe appeals to everyone.” Over the last six months swishing has doubled it’s followers and helped recycle tons of garments effectively.

Swishing.co.uk is attracting lots of like minded fashionistas’ and is quickly proving that virtual swapping beats splurging out on expensive newbie’s!