Ladies Who Brunch with SWAPportunities

THE GLAM LIFE: FASHION & STYLE SWAP

Okay so, I was invited to attend brunch this past weekend at a cute little restaurant called TART, located in the Mid-Wilshire district of Los Angeles.  Just to set the scene, Mid-Wilshire is all about the hustle & bustle.  

It’s an extremely diverse, well-educated and densely populated residential neighborhood in Central Los Angeles.  This area is host to tons of great shopping, good eats and fanciful bars. 

It’s a happening area to say the least.  

So, this wasn't just any ol’ brunch though; this was a brunch offering a come up (cue music), in walks the SWAPportunity.  Definition – (noun) an opportunity to make a swap.  The SWAPportunity worked like this (follow closely):

Bring two items gently worn that you don’t mind parting with (like seriously, you wouldn't care seeing your item on someone else who’s rocking the ish out of it!).  And please, no Indian-givers.  

Okay so, pick a number from 1-7 (or however many people are participating). Choose from one of the blind items (no peeking)!

Numbers 1-7 can pick whatever items they choose, BUT (here’s the kicker), they can also have those items “taken” from them (so I’d advise having a poker face IF you like what you've picked).  If for some reason your item is “stolen”, don’t fret, you get another chance to choose something else OR you can steal something from someone else.  You just can’t steal back the item that was just taken from you.  Um…that was a mouthful.

The person that chose number 7 (or the last person) is sitting pretty.  They can choose a new item, OR steal from someone else.  This is the best position to be in because the last person has now seen what everyone has picked.  Not fair, but fair! 

Last but not least, an item can only be “stolen/taken” up to three times, and after that, it’s a wrap.  The person to steal the item last, WINS!

All in all, this was super fun!   Not only is it a bunch of fashionistas getting together and giving away adorable items (in most cases), but you’re catching up with friends, possibly making new ones, plus, getting your grub and drink on.  What could be better than this?!  Not to mention, this was a bottomless mimosa and bloody Mary type of brunch, so the champs and vodka was definitely flowing.  Way to go Oscar (he was our server)!!  My glass was NEVA empty.  Holler!! And, what’s better than drunk shopping?!  FREE drunk shopping, right!  Brunch wasn't all that expensive either.  I got away with spending right around $30 bucks.  On budget for me!  I win.

So, the moral of the story is, if you have glam GF's, and you love getting together, spending time, chit chatting and sip sipping, than arranging a SWAPportunity is highly recommended!!

Get to it Glams, times-a-tickin.

Until next time…toots!!

xxMD