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Austin's First Chic Swap
Thursday May 15, 2008
Check in: 6:15pm- 7:00pm
Shopping: 7:30pm- 9:30pm

"Put on your best heels and roll up those sleeves ladies. Becca Malinowski has pulled together the first free form Texas Chic Swap.

The hottest new craze to excite fashionistas from London and Paris to Milan and New York is making its debut in Austin May 15 at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown. ChicSwap, the upscale clothing exchange, is offering fashion aficionados guilt-free shopping in a designer clothing trade off.

For a nominal $25 entrance fee, designer fashion lovers can bring up to five items, in good condition and valuing at least $50. In return, swappers will receive color-coded tickets based on the value range of what they are exchanging ($50-$100, $100-$200, and $200 up). Any items remaining at the end of this two-hour swap-fest will be donated to SafePlace, a shelter for women and children victims of domestic violence in downtown Austin.

For those of you who have never participated in a swap meet. Take note there are a few rules to follow.

You can only bring a maximum of 5 clothing items.

1. Please be prompt to each ChicSwap event. Check in is 6:15pm to 7:00pm, while shopping is 7:30 to 9:30pm.

2. ChicSwap is all about finding great new items to be seen outside of your closet. Each woman has a unique style, so bring your mall basics, boutique staples, and high-end splurges.

3. Quality is important. If your item is deemed to be in too poor condition, it will not be accepted into the swap. Great rule of thumb: If you wouldn't lend it to your friend, please do not bring it to ChicSwap.

4. All items must be authentic.

5. Please bring items clean and pressed. Items do not need to be dry cleaned. Minor interior stains on bags/purses are acceptable. Shoes must be clean, but wear marks on soles are acceptable. Items should include dust bags and boxes if possible.

6. Tickets cannot be combined to create a higher value level.

7. All swaps are final. Please choose carefully.

Courtyard Marriott Downtown Austin, 300 East 4th Street
Cost: $25 and up to 5 clothing items (cash or check only)

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posted - beth / 10:55 AM / 05.05.08