Recycling is the new black!

Most of us feel there is too much waste, whether it’s food, packaging, clothing or household goods. Putting aside that one can never have too many handbags or shoes, we can recycle many of the garments which are destined for the bin by just a little thought and expertise.

Toni Pickles at Get Waisted certainly has that expertise.

It may be that you’ve lost weight (hurrah), gained weight (the scales were wrong) or just want to revive a favourite item which needs updating (there are only so many times you can keep wearing those 1970s flares).

From August, on the last Thursday of each month Get Waisted will be hosting the first in a series of open evenings: this will focus on  Restyling  so you can either turn up and talk to Toni, look through the range of new and vintage clothing on offer, or book a free consultation appointment beforehand when Toni will look at your items and advise on the best way to make your clothes look on trend and make the best of your figure.

And even better, there’ll be a special 20% discount available on all purchases on the night, plus a raffle, drinks and tasty nibbles. 

Take a shirt like this ...

and turn it into a shirt like this!

What better way to spend a Thursday evening – looking at clothes, handbags, shoes, jewellery and accessories – getting useful tips from Toni on recycling outfits – mixing with like-minded friends, old and new – and a super discount?!

There’s free parking in the car parks nearby (see www.steyningsouthdowns.co.uk/downloads/steyningmap.pdf)  as well as on nearby roads, on a first come basis, and plenty of lovely hostelries and restaurants in Steyning to visit before or afterwards.

Recycling clothing will also make you feel you’re doing your bit towards alleviating all those waste products and minimising your carbon footprint. Those dresses, skirts and trousers lurking at the back of your wardrobe can come into their own again.

Here are some interesting government statistics about the amount of household waste in the UK, for example, did you know that the energy required to collect, process and sell a reused item of clothing is only 2% of the energy required to manufacture a new garment?*

So we’re totally behind recycling as well as the delights and excellent quality workmanship you can find in vintage clothing. Come along, chat with Toni and see how she can help you save money, time and all those lovely clothes you thought you might never wear again!

You can see more about us on www.getwaisted.co.uk or contact us on:

Email: toni@getwaisted.co.uk

Steyning boutique, 94 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD

Open 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, closed on Mondays

Tel: 01903 812992

Mobile: 07947 497342

*(Source: http://clothesaid.co.uk/news/media-centre/facts-and-figures-about-clothes-collections/)

We’re tigers on the catwalk

Fashion shows are a great way in which we showcase Toni’s bespoke fashion designs to a wider audience and normally raise money for charity at the same time.

When you see models for the larger brands on the catwalk, they often show clothing which isn’t intended to be purchased or worn by consumers. Designers choose fairly radical examples of their ideas to show the breadth of their creativity and then the garments are toned down so they are wearable and desirable for everyday customers.

It’s a bit like automotive brands displaying fantastic concept cars at motor shows. There’s never an intention to produce these models but they’re indicating a direction their designers might take over the coming years, and what they’re capable of making.

We’ve held some very well-attended fashion shows over the last year, culminating in the recent Most Spectacular Fashion Show, in Worthing. Even the Mayor of Worthing was in the front row! You can see some of our range of designer dresses, clothing, jewellery and accessories in this video: http://vimeo.com/96154823

Get Waisted will be featured at two more forthcoming events:

We’re helping to organise a charity event in wake of floods in the Balkans https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charity-Event-for-the-floods-in-Balkans/275352385978752

Date: 26 June, 7pm at the V and H Cafe, Holland Road, Hove BN3 1BA http://www.vhhollandroad.co.uk/

Vintage Tea Party and dress sale at the wonderful Sedgwick Park, Horsham, West Sussex http://www.sedgwickpark.com/index.php

This event will feature marvellous vintage designer dresses in a terrific setting. Put the date in your diary: June 28 from 3.30–7.30pm.

And finally, Toni’s planning a Get Waisted fashion show later in the year. Watch this space for more details. 

Most Spectacular Fashion Show, Worthing

If you’re inspired by any of the garments in the fashion show video, get in touch with Toni Pickles at Get Waisted for a consultation so you can have your own bespoke items made to measure.

You can also see more on www.getwaisted.co.uk

Moving on out, moving on up

Never ones to let the grass grow under our feet, Get Waisted fashion boutique is moving to bigger premises on Tuesday 4^th March. But we’re not going far, just three doors up in fact, above Vintage and Home at 94 High Street, Steyning. It’s bigger, with a separate studio, ‘consulting room’ and retail areas.

Preparations for the move are going well, as you can see here:

We know where everything is - really!

 Although no-one likes the packing and unpacking associated with moving, it’s highlighted the variety of items of clothing, jewellery, handbags, accessories, shoes and boots we have for sale – something for everyone.

We’ll be focusing more on made-to-measure for women and men, as well as alterations, and we’ll still be selling our usual ranges from our new boutique in Steyning.

Toni can ensure you get more wear from your favourite clothes by letting them out (if possible) or taking them in, or in the case of trousers or skirt hems, taking them up. Toni can also let you know if she is able to restyle an item of clothing if it needs updating and you just can’t bear to part with it!

In our new Steyning fashion emporium, we’ll also be featuring vintage and vintage-style items, like this:

Fashionable vintage

And for those of you who find this time of year difficult to dress for (and who doesn’t, is it still winter or is it spring yet?!), come in and see us so we can recommend the best styles and designs for you.

Get Waisted at this fashion show!

Coming up soon – our fashion show for Fenwick House girls’ boarding at Brighton College. This will be the third year we’ve been involved and you can see last year’s Bond-themed show, complete with Aston Martin here: http://vimeo.com/65000079. Watch this space for more details soon.

Whatever the occasion, Toni Pickles at Get Waisted (www.getwaisted.co.uk) is able to make a bespoke item of clothing for you. Toni’s background is in tailoring and she will advise on tone, fabric, design and cut. Whether it’s a made-to-measure suit, a sparkling prom dress or an outfit or two for a cruise, you can rest assured it won’t be seen anywhere on the high street as it’s been made especially for you!

You can see more about us on www.getwaisted.co.uk or contact us on:

Email: toni@getwaisted.co.uk

Steyning boutique, 94 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD (from 4^th March)

Open 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, closed on Mondays

Tel: 01903 812992

Mobile: 07947 497342