I meant to write about this cute little party I went to a while back, but I needed to get all the photos in order and blah blah blah, this part is boring.

OK, so my friend Marianne was kind enough to invite me to a clothing swap hosted by her great pals Amelia and Arlene. I had never been to a swap so I wasn’t sure what to expect. In the end, I wish I would have taken more clothes because I think all but one of my items were snatched up by all the ladies in attendance.

It was just so fun and I had a great time talking with the gals. I was the only girl who didn’t know anyone else at the party and everyone was super nice and welcoming. If you know me, you know I’m super shy around new people, but the girls were all friendly and inviting. We talked about clothes, music, art, et cetera. I guess I just needed a good ol’ girls’ night because I am usually “one of the guys” talking about blow jobs, beer, and how girls are needy. Ha. Just kidding (no, I’m not). But it was all so cute and they call themselves the Unicorn Appreciation Club and now I’m an official member because I got my pin. Holla! I get giddy and teary-eyed over this shit because I’m so lame and hardly ever hang out with all-girl groups.

Well, the hostesses mentioned doing another swap in the near future and I hope I’m invited because I’m already packing up bags with clothes I’d like to share. Anyone out there ever thinking of hosting a clothing swap should definitely do it; if only to have a fun and raucous time with gal pals.

I’ve been on a monochromatic binge as seen in my outfit.

Wearing brick-colored dress from H&M, brown tights from Target, brown t-strap heels Aerosoles via Macy’s, and coat from Primark

All photos courtesy of Claudia. Check out her blog or flickr photostream. Seriously, she’s such a great photographer.

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Our mascots, the Unicorns.

Homemade sangria, salami (!), peta chips, and salsa

The lovely patio set-up, Sol (seriously, one of my favorite names EVER!)

The hostesses, Arlene and Amelia

Marianne, the rack, Arlene

the gals

jewelry, the amazing Claudia with a cute plant that was a giveaway prize

Me (with wine-lips since I all I drank was sangria, the lovely Marianne

Yesenia, Amelia

Me, walking away with a great purse

Yesenia nabbed my vintage Christian Dior handbag