Thrift Shop to Catwalk - Charity Fundraising Community Event 🎩 Mad Hatters Tea Party & Preloved Fashion Show 🌷

Thrift Shop to Catwalk - Charity Fundraising Community Event 🎩 Mad Hatters Tea Party & Preloved Fashion Show 🌷

DRESS THEME: Springtime Elegance

Kick off the Spring season in style! This event celebrates preloved fashion, fabulous food, and fundraising for a great cause. Dress to impress in your finest Springtime Elegance attire and join us at our upcycled Mad Hatters Tea Party!

On arrival - Explore The Nook Opshop: Discover hidden treasures inside the charming Whitehouse Nook & Cafe.

Event Schedule:

3:00 PM

• Enjoy a glass of Prosecco or Fruit Punch
• Light afternoon tea with savory items
• Filtered coffee & tea
• Mingle, relax, and promenade your outfit on the lawn

3:30 PM

• Welcome & Best Dressed Prizes: Show off your stunning outfits and compete for the best-dressed awards (Tip: Add a splash of pink!) 🌸  
• Best Upcycled Mad Hatters Prizes Announcement: Get creative with upcycled hats for a chance to win (Tip: Reimagine waste & pink it up!) 🎩🌷 
• Preloved Fashion Show: Marvel at stylish preloved outfits
• Sweet items served, including filtered coffee & tea
• Preloved Stylist Fashion Guru Guest Speakers: Gain insights and tips from fashion experts to embrace your own unique style

5:00 PM

• The Nook Opshop Open for Browsing: Continue your treasure hunt for preloved gems.

Dress Theme Inspiration:

Capture the essence of "Spring Is In The Air" with some of these outfit ideas:

1. Floral Frenzy: Adorn yourself with floral patterns and prints. Think flowy dresses, skirts, blouses, and shirts featuring colourful blossoms.
2. Pastel Parade: Embrace soft pastel colours like blush pink, baby blue, mint green, lavender, and pale yellow. Opt for pastel-colored suits, dresses, blazers, and trousers for a dreamy aesthetic.
3. Garden Party Glam: Channel garden party glamour with elegant tea-length dresses, A-line skirts, and tailored blouses. Gentlemen can wear linen suits, button-down shirts, and khaki trousers.
4. Fresh and Breezy: Choose lightweight, breathable fabrics. Flowy maxi dresses, linen jumpsuits, cotton sundresses, and relaxed-fit shirts capture the carefree spirit of spring.
5. Botanical Beauty: Draw inspiration from nature with botanical-themed attire featuring leafy prints and tropical motifs. Accessories like leaf-shaped earrings and floral brooches can complement the theme.
6. Butterfly Bliss: Incorporate butterfly motifs through clothing, accessories, and makeup. Butterfly-print dresses, fluttery skirts, and delicate wings worn as accessories create an enchanting atmosphere.
7. Springtime Elegance: Dress in chic, sophisticated attire with classic silhouettes and tailored pieces in soft pastels or floral hues. Accessories like statement jewelry and wide-brimmed hats can elevate your look.

Thank you for joining us to Re-imagine waste, normalising preloved fashion, and give second-hand clothes a second chance to reduce landfill. 

Your ticket purchase supports the Great Lakes Womens Shelter & also helps raise awareness for Pink Up Forster Tuncurry to help fund breast care nurses in the Mid Coast region.

Note: Photographs and videos will be taken during the event for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to have your image used, kindly inform us on the day.