Goodies galore

For our loyal customers and future fanatics,

As promised (and to make up for our delayed Summer collection) we're supporting the season of generosity and love by giving away a beautiful Kenneth Jay Lane Chain Textured Bib Necklace to one very fortunate Friperie devotee!

Features of this fabulous piece of metal:

• It oozes minimalist/gladiator/self-defence mechanism and is not only on trend this current season but will definitely make a return in the new year.
• It's 22k gold-plated. Fancy.
• Polished and textured sides 4.5" (11.5 cm) diameter. 
• Adjustable hook-and-eye clasp.
• Made in the USA.

The conditions to claim this goodie and add to your festive fun is too easy, simply like our facebook page by clicking this link http://facebook.com/FriperieSydney10 or follow us on twitter via this link http://twitter.com/FriperieSydney then leave us a tweet or a wall post saying you've done so and you're in the draw! Plus the more friends you recruit to like our facebook page or follow us on twitter gives you an additional entry, ie. one entry for your friend and another one for you! (NOTE: be sure to tell your friends to mention that you referred them to this comp or you'll lose your additional entry.) Yes, none of this "tell us in 25 words or less" shit that you frequently see competitions using as requirements (it's a personal pet peeve of mine) hence why there's simply no excuse to enter and spread the word. Be quick competition closes on the 19th January 2012 (12am EST).
 
Just a simple token of our appreciation in continuing to support and love what we do at Friperie and for your endless support and hopefully future encounters with us! Please do have a peek at our terms and conditions at the bottom of this page for further clarifications but if you still have any questions or queries regarding our giveaway please don't hesitate to drop us an email at friperiesydney@hotmail.com.

Love and infinite thanks,
Abi &Friperie

Terms and Conditions

• Competition is held from December 19 2011 to January 19 2012 (12am EST). 
• Competition is open to anyone living outside of Australia however the prize will only be delivered/posted within Australia (no international delivery). 
• The winner will be contacted on January 20 2012 and communication will be made through email.
• If the winner does not respond within 5 days after initial contact, they will be forfeited from the competition and prize and a redraw will be made.
• Friperie is not liable if the prize is damaged or lost during the process of it's delivery to the winner but will ensure that the necklace is packaged and sent out in a proper manner.
• One facebook like and/or Twitter follow = one entry.
• One facebook like and/or Twitter follow of a friend = one entry for friend + one entry for yourself. 

Tis the season to be...

Hello lovelies!

Apologies for the silent treatment but we're finally getting our itshay sorted to bid 2011 a bittersweet farewell and to welcome the new year with open arms and greater expectations. Firstly, thank you for all those who supported our spring offering "Little Lady Lost" and most especially those who found some of our lovely garb a home in their wardrobes. Just to let you know, we've reduced some of the prices from the remaining items for sale as well as our winter collection "In a Winter Wonderland" so please do have a final peek before they're no longer available. Second, due to conflicting and busy schedules we're going to have to delay/postpone our Summer collection till the end of January. The official date will be confirmed ASAP but we apologise in advance for not getting the new collection out in sync with the new year. Alas, I promise you will not be disappointed by the amazing summer pieces (yes, even some for you handsome men) we have to offer for 2012!

Thirdly, due to the delay of our Summer release we will be releasing a Christmas/New Years giveaway that will run from the 18 December 2011 until 8 January 2011. The details on what we're actually giving away and how to win them for your own will be announced on the 18th but just to let you know it's nothing like the crappy KK gifts or oblivious distant relative presents you may receive or have received in the past. So please keep your eyes peeled on our noticeboard or on our lovely twitter account or facebook page for any hints as to what lovely goodies we will be lavishing you with.


I cannot thank you enough for all the support you've given Friperie for the past year or so and am still in disbelief of our existence. I can only hope that you'll continue to love and entertain us as well as spread the word and love. Rest assured, I have some big plans for my little baby that may see us expanding into new and exciting horizons. It can only go from bigger and better from here.

Much love and thanks and have an amazing and blessed festive season,

Abi & Friperie 

 ps. oh santa!

Spring fever

Dearest lovers,

Have you missed us? We sure have! It's been awhile since we shut our sleep eyes and hibernated through winter but alas, spring time is very much on the radar and despite Sydney's ever schizophrenic weather, we at Friperie have spring fever (not the hayfever kind, thankfully). We've finally gotten our shoot sorted (many thanks to my talented friend Neil Guasch), photos edited and we're beyond excited to share with you all the fabulous trans seasonal garb we have to offer. So we hope you'll open your wardrobes once again as our Spring 2011 collection entitled "little lady lost" goes viral on October 17 9am EST. Please mark this date on your calenders spread the word and hopefully share in on the bargain. Also if you haven't already, please be our facebook friend for more updates and other nonsensical ranting (click here). Alternatively if you're a tweethead, click here for daily doses of Friperie lovin!

Until Monday, much love, excitement, thanks and hope you are all well.

love,
Abi & Friperie

 ps. without giving too much away, here's our little campaign shot!

Repost

Hi sweetums!

I hope all is well, firstly an infinite amount of thanks for all who have purchased from our mini winter collection "In A Winter Wonderland!" Just to let you know we have further reduced the prices of remaining items for sale so please have another peek in case your favourite is still hanging around and you're still very much in love to let it pass again. Second I have a few reposts and a friperie first for sale!

 1. Men’s Vintage cracked brown genuine leather jacket. Unique & mint condition. Made in Australia. Size XL oversized fitting. $30.00 (negotiable) $15.00

Secondly, I have a brand new, never been worn beautiful black Gary Bigeni "Mason Twisted Singlet Flair Dress for sale!" From the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection. Size 1 (or 8 but can fit a 6 due to the nature of the garment), Flattering cut with the signature GB draping, perfect with opaque or printed stockings for the winter nights, gorgeous transitional piece into spring, this LBD will never get old. Also contains to two holes in the dress for a belt to go through. RRP $315.00 Purchased for $115.00 but NAME YOUR PRICE.

N.B. PLEASE NOTE BELT NOT INCLUDED AND THE DRESS COLOUR IS BLACK, NOT PINK. 

Please don't hesitate to send me an email or facebook message for further inquiries. Please spread the word and until we lavish you with some spring goodness, please spread the word and enjoy the rest of your winter.

Much love and thanks,
Abi & Friperie 

"In a winter wonderland" release tonight!

Hi cherubs!

Just wanted to remind you all that our July collection, entitled "In a Winter Wonderland" will be released tonight (Monday 25th July 2011) on the collections page of this website! We aim to get it up and running by 6pm tonight so please be on the lookout! We would appreciate spreading the word and letting all your friends, fiends and lovers about our collection. Secondly we will also be releasing the non-edited original version of all the photos on our facebook page tonight after its initial launch on this website. Please note that the quality of the photographs aren't as lovely as usual due to editing but please do not hesitate to contact me for further information on specific pieces. We are beyond excited to serve you delicious and warm nibbles from our closet and hope to receive your emails soon (via friperiesydney@hotmail.com).

See you all tonight!
Much love and thanks,

Abi & Friperie

ps. just a little sneak peek!
pps. props to my girl andrea at haus of style lovers

Winter warmers

Hi lovelies,

I hope you are all well, and that your winter has been a relentless yet delicious cycle of snuggles, hot chocolate, credit card damage and reverse cycle air conditioning. I know we're all dying for spring to emerge out of the grizzly mornings and nights we are currently experiencing but while we wait, I hope you'll embrace Friperie's winter collection for 2011. After delays due to busy schedules and uncooperative weather, we've finally gotten this collection shot and ready for editing and release. Firstly, thank you immensely to my amazing friend Andrea (http://hausofstylelovers.blogspot.com/) for shooting the collection and braving the bed weather and winds!

Although this collection is quite smaller than the regular, we hope that the pieces won't disappoint. We have a few mens/unisex pieces so please spread the word to ladies, mens and everyone in between. It's all about vintage threads, warm outerwear and cute little cocktails for layering. The collection will be released on MONDAY 25 APRIL 2011 6PM EST. Please save the date to memory, phone, hand etc. Please don't forget that we do ship internationally so our overseas lovers feel free to send us an email. Last but not least, please contact our new email address for enquiries and purchases at friperiesydney@hotmail.com.

Until Monday
infinite love,

Abi & Friperie

Admin and Winter collection

Hello lovelies,

Hope your winter has been a delightful excuse to stock up on warm knits, faux fur, knee highs and layer upon layer of basics. Just a little update from our side of the world, beginning from our winter collection release in July (specific date TBA) all inquires and emails will be directed to this email address: friperiesydney@hotmail.com. If we are still in negotiation for items from any of the previous collections via my personal email address, don't worry I will still reply, however it will be through the new and exclusive friperie email address. Secondly, as you know our anticipated winter collection is in the works and will be shot and released sometime in July. Next week I will get into contact with photographers as well as filtering through the inventory for some amazing pieces that won't just warm your little bodies! Lastly please continue to support us through our twitter page as well as our facebook page for updates, inspirations, info about our friends and everything in between.

Until then,
Much love and thanks

Abi & Friperie

 ps. wouldn't mind one of those to snuggle with all winter, wouldn't you?

Going global

Hello cherubs,

Hope life has been treating you kind and that the weather (if you're in Sydney) hasn't murdered you with its bipolar tendencies. Just a quick update on Friperie and its progress so far. As you know our Autumn collection "Nothings sweet about me" has been such a success and I cannot express enough gratitiude for the people who have purchased and adored this collection. Once again a big thanks to my talented girl Janelle at THEDARKHUE Photography for snapping the masterpiece. Secondly our giveaway has been extended until the end of May (31st) so plesae keep the suggestions by following us on the twit and befriending us on the face! We appreciate it! Thirdly and most importantly, as of today Friperie is going global! Meaning we will be posting out to interested potential customers living in both hemispheres! How exciting! So let your pen pals, overseas stalkers and relatives living in other countries know of this little baby. Please note prices are marked in Australian Dollars for conversion purposes. To read about our updated method of payments and delivery please give our Conditions page a peek.

Thanks for keeping our facebook and twitter alive! We'd also adore hearing from you so send us over your queries, love letters, feedback and suggestions. Until our winter collection makes an appearance in July, more love and even more thanks!

Abi & Friperie 

Nothing's Sweet About Me.

Hey Changelings!

Recall Gabriella Cilmi's one hit wonder? Well regardless of whether you thought it was a shit or hit, this song title couldn't have summed up Friperie's latest Autumn collection. This season we're offering beautiful vintage threads, bright colours, subtle patterns and everything sweet and sickeningly good. However the Friperie woman is multi-faceted and this collection reflects the contradiction. It is all about feminine and masculine, naughty and nice, sweet yet sour, harmless yet toxic. Indeed this Autumn we want to keep you guessing. These pieces will forever keep you puzzled as to whether she is innocuous or fierce, or perhaps one will never really know.

Collection is to be released Monday evening (25th April) at approximately 6pm EST. Giveaway Promo will be launched the following day, Tuesday 26th April. Photos are courtesy once again to the ever talented Janelle Erika at THEDARKHUE Photography.

Love,

Copyright 2011 THEDARKHUE Photography

I miss you most of all, my darling, when autumn leaves start to fall

Hello lovelies,

Hope your April has been treating you well! It's been remarkably busy on our end of the world but finally our Autumn collection is in the works. We've got a photographer on board and soon we'll be shooting and selling all in the same week. We're just as keen to give away these goodies as much as you want them in your closets so please keep your eyes peeled for the officially release (date TBA but we're looking in around two weeks!). Our officially giveaway promo will also be launched at the same time of the Autumn giveaway so don't hesitate to enter and spread the word.

I've also recently been scheming in regards to Friperie and changes could be happening that could see this little baby take its first steps into the real world. I know I'm talking vaguely but once things are underway we'll keep you in the loop and reveal the major plans! 

Lastly, we have an April guest seller! My lovely friend Janelle has a selected few goodies for sale so please check out her cute pieces on our guest collection page or SHOP HERE. That's all for now. Take care, be healthy, happy and we look forward to lavishing you with some vintage Autumn loving.

Love,
Abi & Friperie

Update

Hi lovelies,

Hope your autumn has been splendid so far! First and foremost, thank you soooo much for all your support and love towards friperie and it's summer collection. Markdowns and items are still available from our "First dates & Big Mistakes" collection, so please snag a bargain or spread the word while they're still up for grabs.

As for our autumn collection, busy schedules and life in general have been the culprit for our delayed timing. Apologies on our part but sorting and shooting should be done towards the end of March for an early April release. Expect pretty party cocktails and some cute warm knits to combat winter's steadying approach! We will be also releasing our belated birthday giveaway this April with some sweet and spoilworthy goodies to lavish you with. So keep your eyes peeled to the noticeboard for more details. Lastly please don't tire of spreading the word and letting your friends, foes and everyone in between of this little baby. Honestly, friperie wouldn't exist to this day without your relentless support and word-of-mouth.

Keep being inspired and excited as we are for what's instore. More love and peace this season,

Abi & Friperie

PS. My gorge friend, Andrea, has joined the online thrift shop family. Show her some love and have a peek at her bargain priced amazing vintage over at Fourth Sunday Threads.
  

Summer Collection and Facebook

Hello lovelies,

Just a few quick announcements to be made, first is just a reminder that our summer collection (number one for 2011) entitled "First Dates and Big Mistakes" will be released tomorrow, January 31. The time as of now is unconfirmed but we will be releasing the collection to the general public between 6-9pm (it will definitely by posted by 9pm the latest) EST. So please do not forget the date or hesitate to spread the word. This would be much appreciated. I am so excited for this collection and hope for your unwavering support on this one!

Secondly, as of our summer collection, we will be posting our entire shoot (including photos unseen on our website) on our facebook fan page (after inital release on our official website, this blogspot). The purchasing process will still remain the same (via email or facebook message) however, this will give us an opportunity to expand our customer base so please have a peek/be a fan!

Lastly, I can't believe Friperie is turning 1 next month! It's amazing to think that my baby has progressed to what it is today and I can't express my gratitude for the support, love and constant customers that I have in you all. We will be having a lovely giveaway promo to celebrate Friperie's birthday so keep your eyes peeled on the noticeboard for more details.

That's all for now on our end. Hope you're all well and hope you enjoy and support tomorrow's release.

Love always,
Abi & Friperie

2011

Happy new year darlings!

As belated as that sounds, it feels like January first over here at Friperie as we get cracking sorting, shifting, shooting and welcoming the new season with our summer collection. With shooting done and editing to go, we are beyond excited for this year and what Friperie will accomplish in the new year. This 2011 we have greater gifts of lustworthy apparel, giveaway galore (our birthday is coming up!), interesting shoots and campaigns and much more fun for our fans and customers to come.

So fret not if you never got round to purchasing a shirt you were considering or failed to join a competition before it's conclusion, we will be keeping you updated consistently via facebook/twitter and of course our official blog on this noticeboard. We hope you'll keep Friperie close to heart and continue to spread the word to friends and fiends alike. We love and thank you infinitely.

Love
Abi & Friperie

PS. WANT A  SNEAK PEEK FOR OUR SUMMER COLLECTION?

Photos courtesy of THE DARK HUE PHOTOGRAPHY
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