CG Image & Fashion Blog: September 2010

LADIES....TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL CLOTHING SWAP EVENT!

Come enjoy a night of guilt free "shopping" and contribute to two great causes!

Hosted by Alicia Trotta, Chica Guapa Image Consulting and Laura Malangone of Studio Elle Salon.

THE DETAILS:

Date: Monday, October 11, 2010

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

*Arrive by 6:30 p.m. for a smooth swap set up!

Place: Eli's on Whitney, 2392 Whitney Ave - Hamden. Event will be held downstairs.

Tickets: $20.00 in advance. ($25.00 at the door).

*Purchase directly from Alicia Trotta -call 646-296-3480 or email alicia@chicaguapaimage; or Laura Malangone at Studio Elle - 203-288-7017.

A FUN GIRL'S NIGHT OUT!

Food & Drink: Enjoy light refreshments to help keep your swapping energy high! All drinks can be purchased from the bar.

Raffle Prizes & Giveaways: Once again, we will have fabulous raffle prizes and giveaways! Raffle tickets are only $1.00 or a book of 15 for $10.00.

Fashion & Beauty Tips: Chica Guapa will share some makeover ideas and wardrobe tips. Studio Elle will share some makeup and hair trends for the upcoming seasons. And this year, one lucky attendee will receive an instant beauty and fashion makeover!

HELP US DONATE: Two great causes to contribute to! Once again, a portion of our event's proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. Help us to beat our goal from last year! Also, we are asking all attendees to bring a couple of items to donate to STRIVE New Haven. A gently used suit, blouse, purse or pair of shoes will greatly help our local women in need of career clothing. Please help spread the word and forward this invitation on to your friends and co-workers. It will surely be a FUN girls night out!

WHAT IS A CLOTHING SWAP?

A clothing swap is a great way for us to put our new, nearly new or gently used wardrobe items, that we no longer wear, to good use!

THE RULES OF THE SWAP:
Please bring a maximum of 5 clothing swap items, as detailed below, and one pair of Jeans (optional) to the event with the intention that someone else will take them home and wear them.
*Take the time to go through your closet and determine which items are not right for your color tone or body shape. Be sure the item is worthy to pass along to one of our group of fabulous ladies!! If you need help, contact Chica Guapa for a full service closet organizing session!
*All items must be new, like new or gently worn. Should be clean and pressed. We want to simulate a true shopping experience!

*Items can be for any season. Summer pieces are still fine and Fall and Winter are great!

5 CLOTHING ITEMS: *Not required, but helpful if you bring the 5 items as noted below.

· Bring 3 clothing items in any of these categories -Chic, Moderate, Expensive

Chic – inexpensive items, less than $40.00, costume jewelry.
Moderate- any clothing items priced between $50.00 - $150.00. Moderately priced jewelry. Clothes from the Gap, JCrew.
Expensive- any clothing items or accessories valued over $150.00 - $200.00. Designer.

· Bring 2 accessories: -purses, jewelry, hats, belts or shoes.

Jean Swap Shop (new this year!): We all have at least one pair of jeans that is either too big, too small or just doesn't hug the booty in the right spots! Here's your chance to bring one pair that you don't wear and take a "new" pair home! The Jean Swap Shop is optional.

*How it works: You will be given a color coded ticket for each category item you bring, and one Jean Swap ticket if you bring a pair of jeans. You will "shop" in each category “boutique” and select an item for yourself. If you bring 2 chic items and 3 expensive then, in turn, you can shop for 2 chic and 3 expensive items. Continue shopping each boutique until your tickets are gone! Last year everyone walked away with something they loved, and I'm sure this year will have the same results!