ATTENTION LADIES....SAVE THE DATE!!

THIRD ANNUAL CLOTHING SWAP EVENT

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012

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

Hosted by Alicia Valentino, Chica Guapa Image Consulting and Laura Malangone of StudioElle Salon.

THE DETAILS:

Date: Monday, April 30, 2011

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 Valentino -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 snacks and Eli's famous stuffed breads 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. A portion of all proceeds donated to this year's charity!

Fashion & Beauty Tips: Chica Guapa will share some makeover ideas and wardrobe tips! Studio Elle will share hair trends for the upcoming seasons. Receive expert advice from other beauty vendors!

HELP US DONATE: Once again, a portion of our event's proceeds will be donated to two charitable organizations. More details will provided regarding this year's chosen charities prior to the event.  

SPREAD THE WORD: Each year, we have increased our attendance at the event, and each attendee has left saying how much fun they had, how many great swap items they got and how many new people they met. Please help us to spread the word and forward on to your family, friends and co-workers. We would love to have this be our best year yet and for us to be able to surpass our donation goals!

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:

1. Please bring a maximum of 5 clothing swap items, as detailed below, to the event with the intention that someone else will take them home and wear them. Please bring clothing items on hangers! 

*Optional Items:  

*Maximum of 2 Pairs of Jeans for the "Jean Swap"

*Maximum of 3 childrens clothing items- new or like new, for girls or boys sizes 2-14. 

2. 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 any one of our fabulous attendees! If you need help, contact Chica Guapa for a full service closet organizing session!

3.All items must be new, like new or gently worn. Should be clean and pressed and on hangers. We want to simulate a true shopping experience! Items can be for any season.

4. Five Clothing Items: *Not required, but helpful if you bring the 5 items as suggested below. If you do not have 5 items, you can bring less.

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

Chic – inexpensive items, less than $50.00, 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 - $300.00. Designer.

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

5. 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, and corresponding kids swap tickets. 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!