Over $800 raised at the Boronia Fashion Parade

Jasminder, modelling a lovely
summer evening dress

Boronia Library has once again set the standard that you don't have to spend a million bucks to look like a million bucks. Style on a dime was all the buzz at Boronia Library last Friday when they hosted their annual Fashion Parade with a $860 dollars raised for charity. With a record turn out of over 70 people, guests were treated to a catwalk presentation and then unleashed to explore the clothing racks and stalls from the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Erica Louise's Recycled Fashions.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence had a wide selection of tempting items - there wasn't much left by the time everyone went home. All proceeds from the clothing sold on the night went to the Brotherhood of St Laurence, with a total of $500 raised. Most popular were the items that had been modelled in the catwalk show, with fashionable designer dresses including Ojay, Tokito and Forever New being sold for no more than $7.

"Fashion is so affordable," Hillary from Ferntree Gully remarked. "I don't know what to choose. I want to take everything home!"

Julie, from Boronia, a returning attendee, was thrilled with the skirt she found for $4. "I came last year and walked out with a beautiful blouse that has seen so much wear since I bought it. Now, I've found this skirt - I absolutely love it, can't wait to match it up at home."

 Sarah, along with her mum Valerie, also found a bargain in a beautiful dress (modelled by Jasminder in the above photo) for going out to dinner; "I think it's so pretty, can't wait to wear it."

Erica Louise from
Recycled Fashions

Erica Louise, from sustainable fashion blog Recycled Fashions, also had a stall with a number of gorgeous zipper brooches for sale with proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation. "It is definitely hard to choose," said Maria, from Boronia. "What a great idea to make with zippers - so clever - and they are so cute." If you missed out on these little gems, don't worry - you can still find these fantastic zipper brooches made by Erica Louise on her Recycled Fashions website.

With ticket sales and the contributions from Erica's zipper brooches, a total of $360 was raised for the McGrath Foundation.

There was also a chance to win two tickets to the Fashion Meets Fiction - Darnell Collection Exhibition at Burrinja Cultural Centre opening later this year. Congratulations to our winner Candice!


Behind the scenes, we also have to give a big shout out and thank you to everyone who was able to make this fantastic evening so successful.

Linda (Branch Manager) - Event Organiser
Karen - Wardrobe Mistress
Mark - Catwalk MC
Phillip - Lighting and Music DJ
Sharon, Bernadette, Jacqui, Judy and Jasminder - our gorgeous models. Well done, ladies!!
Erica Louise - for making those lovely zipper brooches from Recycled Fashions.
Ladies from the Brotherhood of St Laurence - for managing those busy, busy stalls!