Fashion Meets Fiction Events Program for 2013

Happy New Year everyone! We all hope you enjoyed a fun and safe Holiday Season.

Fashion Meets Fiction has re-opened and returned to normal operating hours at Burrinja Cultural Centre. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sundays, 10:30am to 4:00pm.

There is also a range of  exciting new Events on our Exhibition Program, so be sure to check them out.

Gallery Walk with Charlotte Smith
Thursday January 17 at 2:00pm
Take a walk on the vintage side when Charlotte Smith, owner of the Darnell Collection and curator of Fashion Meets Fiction Exhibition hosts this one-off gallery tour. Enjoy a delicious devonshire tea at the conclusion of the walk.

Cost: $20/$17 concession, $13 students

A Vintage Fair to Remember - Market Day
Saturday January 19 10:00am - 4:00pm
All day vintage Fashion Mini Market featuring vintage clothing, accessories, and everything in between! We will also be hosting two fabulous workshops:

Workshop 1
1940s Makeover with Candice DeVille at 11:00am
Don't miss iconic blogger and vintage hair and makeup specialist Candice De Ville when she performs a stunning 1940s makover on our model.

Workshop 2
Make the most of your Shape with Sally MacKinnon at 1:00pm
Join image sylist and fashion consultant Sally Mackinnon for tips and tricks on what to wear to make the most of your own gorgeous shape.

Cost: Market admission and Workshops are **FREE**
Admission to the Fashion Meets Fiction Exhibition: $15/$12 concession, $8 students

Brunch with Kerry Greenwood
Sunday February 10 at 10:30am
Kerry Greenwood has created the iconic heroine in Phryne Fisher. Phryne has captured even more fans since her appearance in the recent ABC series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. Kerry is a fascinating lady, solicitor by day, author in her spare time. Always popular as a speaker, please join us to meet this much loved writer. 

Cost: $35 (includes viewing of the Fashion Meets Fiction Exhibition).

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!

Boronia Library Fashion Parade - Back by Popular Demand!!

Boronia Library is once again hosting their very popular Fashion Parade. In conjunction with the Brotherhood of St Laurence, the Fashion Parade will feature a range of gorgeous and affordable couture that can be found in op-shops. A range of styles and sizes will be on show, with all items on display being available for purchase (and much more!) on the night. Last year raised over $700 for our charities, so we're hoping to top it this year!

There is also a chance to win two tickets to the Fashion Meets Fiction - Darnell Collection Exhibition at Burrinja Cultural Centre opening later this year.

Special guest fashionista, Erica Louise will also be available on the night for free up-cycling advice for your wardrobe. So with a glass of champagne, a fashion consultant and a catwalk presentation - looking good for less was never this much fun.


When: Friday 12th October 7:00pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: $5 (with all proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation)

Bookings essential phone 9762 4099 or book online.