Miss Money Penny's Second-hand Fashion Emporium

is hosting an Exclusive Spring Racing Designer Sell & Shop Event on Thursday October 15th at Hotel Nest in Albert Park Melbourne. The first of its kind, the event unites the ‘Fashed Up / Cash Poor ladies with the ‘Champagne Tastes on a Beer Budget’ fashionistas. This exclusive event facilitates a chic-o-nomic way to prepare for the Melbourne Racing Carnival where women can Sell, Shop & Hire designer fashions over bubbles, massages and canapés in a stylish setting.

100 lucky ladies will be able to make some cash and grab a designer bargain over drinks and canapés whilst being attended to by hair and make-up artists, manicurists and massage therapists from Makeovers, Manicures & Martinis all while being entertained by MC Ann-Maree Biggar. Professional Stylist Bronny Fraser from Style Establishment will also be on hand to advise on how to pull a fabulous races outfit together. Design Industry trend forecaster and adviser Kate Vandermeer for iSpyStyle will present some of the hottest looks of the season and how to pull them together.

Once the frock is sorted, ladies will be able to move onto accessories with hip handbags and accessories for sale by Tribu, and, the all important icing on the cake, the hat from exclusive Melbourne Milliner Julie Fleming on hand to give advice and complete the perfect outfit.

 If the perfect outfit cannot be bought, there is also an opportunity to hire one of the latest designer dresses and handbags from Indian Giver and Style4Hire who will have product on hand to drool over and borrow for the big race days.

There's also great raffle prizes from Blackberry, Cristina Re, InStyle and Marie Claire Magazines, Tipsy Toes, Hotel Nest High Tea for 4 to be won!

 How it works;

1)      Purchase a ticket $35 pp includes bubbles on arrival, canapes and all of the above. Further drinks can be purchased at a discounted rate by Hotel Nest at $5 for house wines and spirits). Register your details at the registration page here

2)      If you wish to sell on the night, (and you can just come to buy),  you can bring up to 5 items (clothing or accessories - see guidelines on the site as to what is accepted). Normal 20% commission applies and will be paid directly into sellers account the following day

3)      Pre-register the clothing you wish to bring and sell on the Registration Form - FAQs on pricing and product to come!

4)      Event venue is Hotel Nest 111 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park (www.hotelnest.com.au), Melbourne

5)      6.30-7.30pm  Arrive, register clothing & mingle, manicure, massage & drink

6)      7.45pm iSpyStyle presentation, MC Lucky Door Prizes, How Tos

7)      8.00pm Shopping Begins

8)      9.30pm Shopping Finishes – Gift Bags containing fabulous treats to take home

9)     Sellers have the option of taking unsold items home or selling them on the Miss Money Penny online store.

FAQs / The Deets!

What do I bring to sell?

• Please bring along frocks, skirts, jackets, pants, handbags, tops. Anything that could be worn to the races!
• Please ensure it is in excellent condition and clean! Either dry-cleaned or laundered and free of any marks, stains, tears etc. Must be in excellent condition!

How do I price my item?

Price the item to sell as the price cannot be changed throughout the night (anyone could mark it down and we wouldn’t know. Check the Miss Money Penny site for pricing guidelines. Generally something new with tags would be around 50% or less of the RRP you paid. Older things – less.

Can the item price be changed throughout the evening?

No, you need to price the item to sell – we cannot mark-down after the item has been submitted.

Do I have to bring items to sell?

No, absolutely not! You may come simply as a shopper..and to be pampered!

Can I try things on?

Yes, there will be change facilities however they will be modest and mostly communal. For shy gals there will be a screen. So wear nude and nice smalls!!

How will selling clothes work on the night?

• It is important that you arrive on time between 6.30 and 7.30pm.
• Hopefully you have pre-registered what you are bringing on the Registration Form on the Miss Money Penny website where you purchased a ticket.
• When you arrive, your garments / accessories will be checked off a list and placed in their category on racks in the ‘shop’ by category dresses and size) with a price tag and your email address attached.
• You will be given a cloak ticket as a receipt and, at the end of the night will be able to check with one of our assistants against a list if it is still there or has been sold.
• When people buy at the register, they will leave the tag with us and we’ll also check the item off our pre-reg list
• If it has been sold (you have pre-registered you details) we simply make payment to your bank account in the following days – less 20% commission
• If the garment has not been sold you may wish to list it for sale on the Miss Money Penny website. We can take a pic and you can take the item home and stay tuned.

What sort of payments do you take?

Cash, credit card or EFT. There is also an ATM on site.

What is the Returns Policy?

Please choose carefully as there are no refunds or returns on sale items. The goods are pre-owned are are sold in their existing condition.

How will the shopping be set up?

Just like a lovely store. Items will be arranged on racks/tables in categories (eg dresses) and then by Size. You will be able to try them on and pay at a regular checkout by cash, credit card or eftpos.

You will also be able to purchase bags, hats and accessories from the other seller and if you can’t find what you like to buy – you can hire a frock from Indian Giver or a handbag from Style 4 Hire.

Can I take my clothes out of the shop before the night finishes?

No! If you need to leave early please arrange for someone to collect items at the end of the evening for you with your cloak ticket.

How will I know if my items sells?

At the end of the evening you will be able to check on our list at the cloakroom when you present your ticket for item collection.

When will I be paid if my items sells?

Payment will be made within the next 5 working days to your account – as per the details supplied on pre-registration.