Feel good fashion is all the rage at Oakridge. That’s why this week and next (July 20-August 2) we’re holding our big Purse Fundraiser for Dress for Success.
Wanna help? It’s easy: call the ladies and get together for a purse party. Here’s how it works: each attendee brings one purse, and the story behind it. Grandma gave it to you for your 16th birthday? You bought it for your cousin’s wedding and now they’re divorced? It was the last-minute final addition to the outfit for the staff Christmas party? You, the host, collect the purses and bring them to the Oakridge Concierge, on behalf of all the party attendees. Each purse gets you an entry into the prize draw for a $1000 shopping spree. If you win, you get to split the spree with your girlfriends, and spend the day cruising Oakridge, trying, and buying.
Top Purse Party Tips
1. Décor The KISS rule applies here. That’s Keep It Simple Sweetie. Pick one colour, and use shades of it for your table accessories: napkins, table runner, and any other additions. Flowers can come in a range of shades, too, but it’s chic to keep the bouquet down to just one type of flower, or one colour. Your tablewear can contrast. For more decorating inspriation, visit Kado & Karch.
2. Food Find recipes for all your favourite appetizers and snacks or full-fledged dinners at these sites.
All Recipes
BBC recipes
Jaime Oliver
Food Network
3. Invites Everyone does e-vites these days. Inspire and honour your guests with a hand-written card delivered to their actual mail box. Find the perfect set to match your theme, or inspire it, at Hallmark Cards.
LET’S HEAR IT
What are your top party tips?
