April 9th event to raise funds for H.E.L.P. International
LOVELAND, Colo. (March 8, 2010) – Swapping Closets, Colorado's premiere high-end clothing exchange company, holds its next swap event Friday, April 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Enchante, A European Salon and Spa located at 548 N. Lincoln Ave. in downtown Loveland.
As with every Swapping Closets event, the April 9th swap gives style-conscious, budget-sensible ladies a unique venue where they can trade in their “old” clothes for “new” ones ... just for the price of admission and at least five gently worn clothing items or accessories. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 each by visiting www.swappingclosets.com/events.html or for $30 each the night of the event. Those who buy tickets in advance will automatically be entered to win a designer purse.
In addition to a fun and fabulous clothing and accessory swap, the evening's festivities will include an array of activities made possible by the event's valued sponsors including Clear Channel Radio 97.9 KXBG-FM, Enchante: A European Salon and Spa, Henry's Pub, Wilbur's Total Beverage and Stenbakken Photography. Among the evening's highlights are:
• Optional salon services: Spa staff from Enchante will be on hand to offer $10 eyebrow threading while its renowned hair experts will offer blow drying and styling services. Enchante offers services rarely found in Northern Colorado including European color and highlight techniques, threading, dry cutting and European hair extensions.
• Food and wine: Henry's Pub, a contemporary local favorite in downtown Loveland, will provide a variety of tasty appetizers from its upscale menu while Wilbur's Total Beverage of Fort Collins will host a wine tasting.
• Professional photo shoot: Stenbakken Photography will have an on-site studio where attendees can enjoy a personal professional photo shoot. One image from each shoot will be selected and a set of prints created of that image. The print package includes one
8" x 10" print, one 5" x 7" print and eight mini-wallet prints. The only cost for the shoot is a $20 minimum donation, and 100 percent of donations go toward the local chapter of H.E.L.P. International.
The event's designated charity, H.E.L.P. International., is a non-profit organization whose participants respond to major disasters as well as the development of depressed areas by providing medical supplies and equipment and humanitarian aid. H.E.L.P. at Home serves as a liaison between those who have so much and those who have too little. It reclaims supplies and equipment that would otherwise fill landfills and uses them in community development. Local distribution of food, clothing, furniture, house wares and medical equipment have helped hundreds of families.
Raising funds for a non-profit like the local branch of H.E.L.P. International is a primary focus of Swapping Closets organizers. The last swap raised money for Colorado's chapter of Alternatives to Violence.
"Swapping Closets events are designed to showcase not only the latest beauty and fashion trends for women across Colorado but also to raise awareness of and funds for various charities," said Swapping Closets' founder Robbie Emge. "We put a lot of emphasis on creating ways for women to feel good about themselves, and part of feeling good is derived from giving to others."
The upcoming swap will follow the basic guidelines of every Swapping Closets event. Ticket holders must bring at least five in-style, clean and gently worn or new clothing items or accessories. For each item an attendee brings, she will be allowed to shop for an equal number of items. It's a revolutionary way to refresh a woman's wardrobe without paying high retail prices.
For more information on Swapping Closets and the upcoming swap, visit www.SwappingClosets.com or contact Emge at (970) 443-2122 or info@swappingclosets.com.
