Frock

Frock Tees are In!

2011-12-03T07:15:00.001-05:00

Come on in and check out our great new tees. We are delighted to have these in the shop this season and they go beautifully with our skirts and pants.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2011-11-23T13:33:00.001-05:00

It's that time of year again...

And we are SO grateful for all of you.

Wishing you the warmest and coziest Thanksgiving, ever!

We're open Friday and Saturday 12-5 this weekend.

Come on by...

Oh, and just a friendly reminder: We do have GIFT CERTIFICATES.

Chester Stroll This Friday

2011-09-14T20:51:00.002-04:00

Come on over to the FROCK shoppe on Friday night.

We will be open til 8!

Frock is in the News...

2011-09-14T12:20:00.002-04:00

A great article from Patch.com, written by Eileen McNamara.

Yay!

Luc's Juice Joint

2011-07-22T12:42:00.000-04:00

How psyched/lucky/blessed/healthy are we?

Look what's opened up right next door to the FROCK shoppe: Luc's Juice Joint!

Fresh, organic, beautiful juices...prepared on the scene, inside The Local Beet Coop.

Weekends Only for now...

And yes, that IS beet juice on our cutting table and no, we are not afraid.

Ever.

Frock + Summer

2011-07-22T12:27:00.002-04:00

Happiness ...

2011-07-04T08:02:00.000-04:00

FROCK took a lovely 2nd place in the E-List’s CT Shoreline Readers Poll for Best Women’s Clothing! Yahooooo! Our friend Dina Varano also took 2nd for Best Jewelry along with a bunch of other favorite shoreline spots for vintage, food, and more – see the entire list here.

Posted By Mergirl

Smashing Darling Relaunches...

2011-06-20T18:18:00.000-04:00

...with a new look. And a pretty look, at that!

What does Smashing Darling have to do with FROCK? Watch this video and it will all come together for you...

Peggy & Fritz

2011-05-10T17:48:00.003-04:00

This lovely girl, Ann stopped in a week or so ago. She was super sweet and she wrote up the FROCK shoppe in her L.A. - based blog. Check it out...

One Magical Year

2011-04-30T19:01:00.003-04:00

OK, Everybody...Today, officially marks ONE MAGICAL YEAR since we opened our doors!

We, quietly, remembered this all day...as, quite frankly, we were far too busy to shout out it! But we wanted to, again, thank each and every body for the unimaginable support of our incredibly successful and happy, little shop.

We are overwhelmed by the response. We love all of you Frockers!!!

Here's to another year...and then 100 more.

We will be celebrating on Friday at Chester's May Day Stroll.

Friday, May 6 -- 5 pm and on...(but not too late. we like to go to bed early!)

Come on down.

Our Friends and Neighbors

2011-03-06T08:24:00.002-05:00

Dinners at the Farm - Unique Eats - Cooking Channel - Barberry Hill Farm.

March=Spring

2011-03-05T08:15:00.005-05:00

In addition to our traditional Winter cozy pieces, we are buzzing away on sweet flowered prints and lighter-weight tees and dresses, brightly colored print tops and easy skirts, denim...

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-10T18:48:00.001-05:00

Come by for a sip of champagne this Saturday...

2/12/11

Open: Wednesdays - Saturdays 12-5 pm
Contact :frockshoppe@gmail.com

11 main street chester
www.frockshoppe.com

Ahhhhh....Winter!

2011-01-27T11:42:00.006-05:00

As January comes to a close, we are just a little closer to SPRING!

We are so happy that folks have been trudging their way through the (now, multitude of) snow and into the cozy Frock shop. Thanks for that!

Box O' Frocks

2011-01-18T11:48:00.002-05:00

Check out the snow drift on top of our shop!

We're snowed in, snowed out and iced over but we insist on keeping with our cheerful dispositions. Visit us - Spring is coming! ;)

Upcycled Stiped Wool Skirt

2011-01-06T14:00:00.001-05:00

post by trish

A nice warm cozy new skirt has made it's way off my fingertips, through the sewing machine onto a hanger on the racks at FROCK. I completely felt my way through this one like have been doing with so many pieces in my line lately.

I recycled two wool sweaters to make this new upcycled creation. The wool was pre-washed and dryed to make cleaning the fun striped skirt easier to take care of... plus, I like how the thick the wool gets when it is shrunk.

Take peek online at MerGirl boutique on Smashing Darling to purchase.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROCK FRIENDS

2010-12-26T11:42:00.002-05:00

Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday.

It was an amazing season and we thank you for all of your support and love.

We are back open this week - Wed & Thurs 12/29-30 from 12-5

and New Years Eve from 11-2.

Of course, we'll need a little time to restock the racks...but come by for a toast and a hug for the New Year!!!!

xoxoxox Laura and Trish

And Lots of Accessories...

2010-12-02T11:22:00.004-05:00

Knit Scarves in Hand-spun, Hand-dyed Bulky Merino Wool

Pretty PINS

One of a kind, hand-knit hats
Ball Fringe Scarves in many color combos.

Wearable Bundles

2010-12-01T15:08:00.000-05:00

If you haven't seen these yet, you MUST come and take a peek.
Handmade by a Connecticut artist/friend/RISD grad.
Each piece of wearable art is one of a kind.
They are called, Wearable Bundles
and
they are fabulous.

Frock Fragrance = Great Gift

2010-12-01T14:56:00.000-05:00

Limited Edition! Custom made for FROCK.
These handcrafted essential oil blends are a perfect stocking stuffer ...in their sweet, little cotton sack.
Fresh, light scents.
All natural.
Organic!!!

Local Leather

2010-12-01T14:54:00.000-05:00

We just love all things that date back to the 70's...
Like, these groovy hair pins and leather cuffs.
They make great gifts for the stylish gals in your life.

Made locally by a super nice leathersmith.

Gift Certificates Available!

2010-11-27T09:45:00.000-05:00

We have gift certificates! And they come in these nifty, little, cotton sacks...

Treat or be treated -- with the gift of FROCK.

And also, we are now open Sundays from 11-2 for the holiday season.

Chester Sunday Market is on, too!

Love For Frock: VENU Magazine, CT

2010-11-12T10:11:00.000-05:00

Frock is the storefront/studio home of independent designers Whosiepie and Mergirl (aka TrishDarling), and just may be the happiest place I have ever experienced. It just so happens to also be Darling Headquarters as we know it. How perfect. Fairfield County based Venu Magazine (page 22 for the full story) decided they needed to get to know this darling local CT fashion spot a bit better, now you can too. So...when are you going to visit?

Like the local food movement where people now want to know where their food comes from, they also want to know where their clothes come from. They like buying clothes that they know are made in Connecticut and supporting a local business. "A woman in her 60s came in and when she saw us making the clothes right here she said, 'the world is getting better'. People need inspiration like this, especially now." says Williams-Larson, and FROCK of doing that one stitch at a time.

FROCK doesn't function like the average fashion house where the designers are hidden from public view off sewing in another part of the building. Or where they go into production making clothes of full year before they are seen. Nor do they start working on their fall line before summer is even half way over. The designers remain free to catch the energy of the day which keeps their ideas fresh and flowing "if it's hot in September, we will still be making cute summer things", says Williams-Larson.

Ginter appreciates the immediacy of being able to work in the now, creating because she is inspired to create, and not because a marketing campaign has demanded that she does, as in the traditional fashion world. There are no expectations to produce just for the sake of producing nor anyone telling them what to make and when to make it. "We can continue to do summer until we feel the very first cool breeze that's when it will tell us it's time to do fall. We are in the season we are in, the way it feels this week." says Ginter.

Venu Magazine

2010-11-09T18:37:00.000-05:00

We are happy to announce a great spread in Venu Magazine...

Have a look!
(Index -- page 24)

Thank you to Caryn B. Davis for photos and story.

October

2010-10-28T21:08:00.000-04:00

Sweaters & Cowls

2010-10-19T20:30:00.000-04:00

We're starting to get cozy ...

2010-10-06T07:30:00.000-04:00

Fall Chester Stroll

2010-09-16T13:07:00.000-04:00

We will be open til 8pm on Friday, September 17. Please join us for a Chester Stroll...

We'll be serving hot cider and showing our latest FALL collections.

Come Visit!

To Dye For...

2010-09-09T15:44:00.000-04:00

Oh, we just couldn't resist that terrible pun. Sorry!

But all of those beautiful, layered skirts and sundresses are showing up in Fall colors in here. Each piece has a special embellishment, layer, ruffle, detail to set it apart from others.

Come on down and see for yourself.

Scarves...

2010-09-09T15:34:00.000-04:00

Starting to introduce scarves over here....

and one is cuter than the next.

All one-of-a-kind. All handmade.

Dyed, stitched, etc., etc.

Frunch + Bubbly Hour

2010-08-14T10:19:00.000-04:00

Hold On To Summer

2010-08-06T21:04:00.000-04:00

We are holding on to Summer as long as we can. So, if you are looking for sundresses, camisoles, tees, skirts, etc. to keep you cool through the dog days of summer and beyond -- check in with us. We are keeping summer around until the weather turns colder. We believe in white after Labor Day. But of course, will always have gems to keep you cozy, too.

Hooky!

2010-08-04T08:40:00.000-04:00

The FROCK girls have been doing their best to have a "real summer" this summer and the marvelous weather, here, in CT has allowed us to do so.

So, on our day off, we packed our straw bags, hopped in the Mini Cooper and off to the ferry for a trip to BLOCK ISLAND for a day!

Much to our surprise, as we were boarding the boat, we ran (smack!) into our very own, Lori Warner - fellow shopowner/designer/friend -- doing just the same. We embraced every sunny, shimmery moment together on our ride to the island. And then upon arrival, did what any sensible shopgirls would do -- hit the SHOPS!!!!

Indian cotton sundresses, kurtas, straw hats for all.

"Inspiration" is what we call it.

Yay - Summer!!!

2010-07-16T20:38:00.000-04:00

Scenes from SUMMER...

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at the FROCK shoppe.

Chester Stroll

2010-06-17T20:34:00.000-04:00

Friday Night = Chester Stroll.
SUMMER SOLSTICE.
We will be open late...and serving up some Summery Sangria.
Come on in and visit.
And also...
Dina Varano is celebrating her 15 year anniversary in Chester. Be sure to stop in her place and have a toast to a job, beautifully done.

And of course, SUNDAY --
is the ever fabulous CHESTER SUNDAY MARKET.
Frock is open from 10-1 on Sunday from now until the Market ends...late Fall.

FROCK appears in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

2010-06-17T12:55:00.000-04:00

Our very own, Trish Ginter, had a wonderful discussion with The Wall Street Journal the other day....and low and behold, here we are!
The Independent Fashion Movement is underway...And we've got the Frock Shoppe to prove it.

2010-06-09T07:21:00.000-04:00

Fashion Show + Lunch

2010-06-05T08:33:00.000-04:00

Fashion Show at the Gallery w/ cocktails + hors d'oevres
and luncheon next door at River Tavern.

Not your typical fashion luncheon...

Trish Ginter, Laura Williams (of FROCK) and Lori Warner will join
creative talents for an incredible fusion of fashion and art!

Inspired by the simplicity of the beach.

The gallery will transform into a runway featuring one-of-a-kind clothing
by Trish and Laura using monotype printed fabric by Lori.
Unveiled at this event will be functional scarves, cotton wraps,
denim jackets and washed silk skirts and more. Also, jewelry designed and styled
on the models by Ann Lightfoot. See how Ann and Mimi Brainard style
and wear her unique designs...very cool.

Limited Seating. MAY BE FULL but

please call River Tavern at 860-526-9417 if you are interested.
$40 per person.

Frock Fragrance

2010-05-30T06:23:00.000-04:00

We are so excited to share FROCK FRAGRANCE! We've launched the new line of organic, wild crafted essential oils perfumes this weekend and the response has been amazing...

We offer 3 styles of scent:

Solid Perfume

Perfume Spray

Essential Oil Blend

And in 3 beautiful varieties:

FLORA -- Pukaki (Hawaiian Ginger Flower) and Rose Geranium

TERRA -- Rose, Lavender and a hint of Patchouli

AQUA -- Lemon Verbena and Lavender

And they come in sweet, little cotton bags. Makes a really groovy gift.

And another hot seller are these gorgeous rings by Mahady Makrianes. Made from recycled fabric.

2010-05-22T06:29:00.000-04:00

FROCK on NBC Connecticut...

2010-05-21T17:51:00.001-04:00

As seen on the e-list this week...

2010-05-19T11:38:00.000-04:00

Yes, it's true. FROCK FRAGRANCE is coming soon! Soon, like, in a week or so-ish. Think: amber bottles, organic wild-crafted essential oil blends, solid perfume and linen sprays. That's all we can reveal so far. But imagine our very own mini-apothecary, right here at FROCK.

Give the Gift of Frock

2010-05-19T03:31:00.000-04:00

If you've happened by FROCK this week, you might wonder what the paper tag skirt on the wire dress form is all about. Besides it having been one of those time consuming projects that you just plop down and do when you have a million other things on your plate or as I like to call those things -- a "meditation in motion", it's a subtle reminder that we do do Gift Certificates, here at FROCK...and they look cool on top of it all.

And often, we do them for no particular dollar amount...Just as a gesture from one to another - "Go ahead and shop at FROCK, I've got you covered" - kind of thing.

MAY DAZE

2010-05-07T07:05:00.000-04:00

Tonight = Chester May Daze Stroll...Begins at 5pm!

FROCK is ON.

2010-05-01T20:37:00.000-04:00

Well, here we are. WIDE OPEN! We've had a ball, today, seeing lots of old fans, friends and it looks as though we've made some new ones, already.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU -- for all of the support and kind words.
We hope you all continue to visit...both here on the blog, etc. and in real life.

We have lots of exciting new things to share with you in the coming weeks, months so please, keep your eyes peeled.

See You On Friday

2010-04-27T07:04:00.000-04:00

The shoppe is shaping up. And now we are heads down, machines humming and ipod playing our favorite songs from Junior High(ish) - *think* Freebird, Xanadu, Another One Bites the Dust.

We are making some really fun new pieces. There are sundresses and wrap-tops and skirts and tees and hoodies...in all new Spring/Summer fabrics. You'll have to come in and take a look.

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In the Works...

2010-04-21T08:33:00.000-04:00

9 days til we open...

lots to do but we are enjoying every minute of it...

Coming Soon...

2010-03-31T19:20:00.001-04:00