Bling Fling

Welcome to Bling Fling, well sort of. I hosted girls' night at my place last night and we had a blast. Wait, did you ask what is Bling Fling? Let me show you.



I asked everyone to gather up their unwanted & gently used accessories (i.e. purses, bracelets, rings, necklaces, scarves, etc.) The idea is you trade the items you don't use anymore for "new to you" accessories. Because let's face it ladies, must of us have accessories we've barely worn and won't wear again. Some probably still have tags on 'em. We actually had quite a few like that.



When I first suggested the idea someone asked, "What happens if two people want the same thing?" I hadn't really thought about it. Most of my girlfriends are easy breezy. I couldn't imagine a catfight. But she persisted that I would need rules. So here are the rules I came up with:



Bling Fling Official Rules
1. Each participant must write explanation for why she thinks she should be the one to receive a particular piece of Bling instead of other the other women.
2. Please keep submissions brief and as entertaining as possible.
3. Submissions will be anonymous and must be placed either a cup in front of item or inside large items.



4. After all submissions are completed the group will vote by a show of hands.
5. Winner must receive a majority of the votes. In the event of a tie, there will be a Bling-off.
6. In the event of a Bling-off, each woman will have 30 seconds to express why simply must have the item. Participants can use words, songs, charades, etc.
7. In the event certain items are ridiculously out of fashion, participants must limit mockery to a minimum.
8. At the end of the event, all unwanted items will be donated to The Spring of Tampa Bay.



Of course my friends were extremely nice and accommodating. If one of the girls really wanted something, the others would bow out. I actually had to encourage them to fight for the prize a little more. So we did have a few Bling-offs, which were very entertaining. They included the Gator chomp, sibling rivalry comments and me playing the "I'm unemployed" card. BTW, I won that round and a very cute makeup bag.



I'd say we all made out pretty well with our accessories. And I have a bunch of stuff to donate for a great charity. What a great way to spend a Friday night! I think you should try it sometime.

Stylishly yours,
Miss Attitude
www.missattitude.us

Stupid boys, one night stands and kids who ride the short bus

I love David and Goliath products. I've been a fan for years. I have a few t-shirts including this old standby.



And I happen to think the sayings are amusing and not hard-core male-bashing as some people have claimed. In 2004, I read about a father who launched a campaign against "Boys are Stupid" products. His campaign had the opposite effect on me. I went online right away and my love of these t-shirts was instantaneous. I bought two. And forgive me if I laugh but "it's natural that many boys feel the deck is stacked against them." was one of his arguments. Hello! Welcome to being a girl or a woman! Besides these products are meant to be humorous and entertaining.

Last weekend when I was in Key West with my friends, three of us hit the David & Goliath store. We were laughing so hard in the store, I almost peed my pants. Take a look at some of the ones we spotted:



Sadly for the clerk who kept following us around re-folding the shirts we barely touched, we didn't buy anything. But it was definitely free entertainment.




BTW-- this one is my new favorite.



My only major complaint with these products is the shirts are made so teeny tiny. Please, some of us have boobs and can't fit in what you call a large! I also personally happen to think the tank tops are too long (because that's what I wanted to buy.) I know that style seems to be in, but some of us are petite! Make 'em shorter please.

Stylishly yours,
Miss Attitude