Friday
Oct012010
Sip and Swap
October 1, 2010Last night I attended the Boston Fashion Week's Swapaholics' Sip and Swap event with some friends. And before the swap I attended the Fashion Blogger Mixer which took place in the loft area. It was a nice opportunity to meet other bloggers in the Boston area.
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| Clothes being arranged and set up for the swap |
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| Sipping some wine with Phoebe (Lovejoy Designs) and Sami (a glimpse of glamour) at the Blogger Mixer |
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| At the mixer there was a rack of free clothes featured by The Closet in Boston. I managed to grab a simple black top by Leaf. It still had the price tag attached and it was $95.00! Phoebe found a cute pair of Paige jeans as well. |
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| I wore my new suede peep-toe heels {which I recently scored at 30% off} |
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| At 8pm the doors opened and everyone literally rushed in. The fashion bloggers who attended the mixer had a separate entrance and did not have to wait in line. But, it didn't really matter because within seconds the floor was packed with hundreds of people. |
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| My plan was to head straight to the handbags and jewelry. Unfortunately for me a lot of other people had the same idea. I ended up with a few beaded bracelets, an umbrella, and a couple of tops. I wore this tunic dress by daughters of the revolution which I purchased at Flock. |
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| There were tons of jeans to be found. |
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| I had way more fun walking around taking pictures. Almost everything was gone within 15 minutes. |
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| I also enjoyed sampling the wine and chatting with the folks from 90 + Cellars. |
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| I had the opportunity to meet the lovely Neira (Miss Neira). She is modeling a faux fur coat she picked up at the swap. |
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| There was a camera crew from Nightline and here is one of the ABC reporters modeling a dress she picked up at the Swap.
 One last picture with Phoebe and Sami. I just love all the color in the picture.
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And you will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of swapping as well. Amy "Punky" Chase from Punky Style and Melissa Massello from Shoestring will be involved with launching an amazing website where you can enjoy the benefits of swapping online. Stay tuned for more details.
Here are some more great Boston Fashion events taking place today and tomorrow. Hope to see you there!
Friday, October 1
Museum of Fine Arts - Fashion First Fridays
Indulge in mini-makeovers and enjoy runway looks by Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as raffle prizes, music, and cash bar for visitors 21 and older. Free for MFA members; nonmembers with Museum admission.
Museum of Fine Arts, Koch Gallery
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA
5:30-9:30PM
Friday, October 1
Warrior – Daniela Corte Fashion Show
Showcasing the very pieces any urban goddess needs to dial the heat up ten notches.
Mandarin Oriental - Boston
776 Boylston Street, Boston MA
776 Boylston Street, Boston MA
RSVP is required. Contact Boston Common: 617.266.3804
Show starts at 9pm
And I am really excited about attending this event and chatting with Today Show Style Editor Bobbie Thomas. Here is all the information in case you want to attend.
Saturday, October 2
Simon Fashion Now
Enjoy retailer fashion shows from 1-4PM with special designer show at 5PM
Simon Fashion Now
Enjoy retailer fashion shows from 1-4PM with special designer show at 5PM
Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington, MA
12-5PMFor more information on Simon Fashion Now, visit http://www.simon.com/ or
12-5PMFor more information on Simon Fashion Now, visit http://www.simon.com/ or
Today Show Style Editor Bobbie Thomas will headline Simon Fashion Now at Burlington Mall on Saturday, October 2. As the Simon Fashion Now Style Expert, Bobbie will give style and fall trend tips to audience members on Saturday at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Reader Comments (47)
Well that was quick! Great photos, Naina. It was so nice seeing you last night!
xo Marissa
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how cute is that!!! - i LOVE Paige jeans - and they are FABULOUS for men too!!!
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How cool....what a great event!! Looks like you had fun and a few finds :)
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Looks amazing! Wish I could have gone! Glad you had fun!
xx
Jessie
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Looks like fun! I adore your shoes seriously love them!
I have always wanted to host a swap at my house with girlfriends. I have heard that it can be fun!
You got some great photos!! p.s so many peopel went up to me telling me its actual real fur..i need to go get that checked!
so lovely meeting you!
xoxo
You look gorgeous Naina! love your suede pumps!!
have a great weekend!
xx
Nikki
My friend just attended a similar event in New York! I wish I would hear about one of these on the west coast.
cheers!
What a fun event!!
OH my gosh I'm so jealous. I want to have an event like this in my town. It looks like so much fun!
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Oh my gosh this looks so fun, I wish I had an event like this in my town!!!
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This looks like a fun event! I'd love to take part in the online swaps.
Your blog is sooo adorable! I remember seeing you at the event but I don't think we had the opportunity to chat. Your camera takes incredible photos. Glad you had fun at the swap, you really captured the essence of it!
Ooh, this looks like so much fun. Should look up if we have anything similar in SF..U are looking chic as always and the pics are really great...
this is the coolest! Love that!
How fun! I love your shoes, they look incredibly comfy!
Have a great weekend Naina!
This looks like SO much fun, dear! Have a fab weekend!
xo Josie
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That looks like so much fun!
Love the pics you got of the event! And you are so on top of it to get the post up so quickly. Mine will be a weekend project! - Katy
really enjoy your coverage of the amazing events in the boston area. :) this sip & swap event looked like so much fun and a great opportunity to not only connect with other bloggers but to score some incredible finds! have a wonderful weekend...
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yay! you got some fabulous shots, girl! it was so much fun to asee you and phoebe there last night. we need to do a fashion month event at the mfa asap!
xo
sami
Looks like A LOT of fun. Boston has so many social events for bloggers ... I envy!
wow, that is such a great event! :D
<3, Mimi
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swapping online!? no way! that looks so fun...oh my gosh...i'd be in heaven.
thanks for comments Naina! I have been dreaming of that Mulberry bag too. It seems to be sold out everywhere online already!
have a great weekend!