Mid-week Rewind

One year ago today I posted this and thought it would be fun to share a mid-week flash back with all of you!!

I love this blog The Sisters 4 say.... More is more and this Scrappy Petal Tank!  I have lots of scraps and this poor tank that needed some mending...

 And this cute fabric that I had picked up for $1 a yard at Wal-Mart this winter

 I cut cute little petals - stitched them back to back.  Then all in a row.  Finally around the hem

 I added a couple Yo Yo's at the top just like the blog I read!  Check out the final product!

I picked up 2 more tanks this weekend with plans to make a couple more for other little girls in my life!

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"Naked Lady Party" A-K-A Style Swap!

I know what you're thinking...

"What is a "Naked Lady Party?"

 

Let me explain so you can rock one of your own!

A "Naked Lady Party" is a STYLE SWAP!!!

It's when (clothed) ladies get together with their unwanted fashion goods & swap them for others' unwanted fashion goods. There really isn't much nakedness going on...the name is just for fun :) We had private areas to change which I highly recommend.

At ours, each person brought at least one bag of clothes/shoes/accessories - more was welcome, of course! I gathered some girls' bags before the swap a few of us organized some things the night before. Then when guests arrived on the night of the swap, they placed their goods in the appropriate spots while others snacked.  There was a table for accessories, a spot for shirts, another for sweaters, an area for footwear, a place for pants & a closet full of hang-up items. It could have been more organized, but our group was rather informal & small. We also had mirrors up around the house...for obvious reasons. We even had some small ones on the floor for shoe-mirrors, which was helpful.  

After about 30 minutes of waiting/organizing/snacking, WE DUG IN!  With our 10 ladies, digging in was FUN! For a larger group it might be wise to take numbers, then take turns & set a limit of how many items to take & try on at a time. These rules are helpful for a larger group of ladies.

 

It was seriously like a bunch of sisters getting together to play dress up!

 

I would hear of these parties when I was in college & thought they were SO genius! Here I am ten year later & have finally arranged & been to one! 

  I swear I couldn't sleep that night because I was so excited about my "new" wardrobe! And from what I've heard, I'm not the only one who felt this way! There's already talk of holding another one for FALL!

 

  

My dressing area

 So many laughs!! And so many stories of where different garments came from...like a proposal...or why certain clothes were being let go. Lots of bonding & girl talk going on too :)

 So what do you think? 

Are you ready to clean out your closet, invite some friends over & host a NAKED LADY PARTY of your own?!? 
It's something to think about :) Have a great weekend!!!

-Julie 



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