05.04.2007 - Naked Mamas Party
Black Wagon and urbanMamas team up to create a new twist on an old favorite, the naked lady party! This event is for mamas only!
Be prepared for clothing flying through the air, the ultimate friendly fire, while women beg, borrow and steal new favorites from friends new and old to spruce up their wardrobe.
Don’t expect well-worn maternity bras, or granny panties! These mamas are swapping their pre-loved garb in an evening of fun, recycling, and bonding. Low-rise boot cut jeans don’t fit like they used to? Cute camis too snug for your post-baby boobs? Your previously favorite purse not big enough for wipes and dipes? Don’t fret! Barter ‘em away in exchange for your hot new mamalicious gear. One mama’s trash is another mama’s treasure!
Sip wine, enjoy nibbles, and meet new friends for the evening,. All items at Black Wagon will be 20% off during the Naked Mamas Party. Great gifts from N. Mississippi boutiques like Flutter and Gypsy Chic will be up for grabs, too! And - for those who have yet to meet up with other urbanMamas - come on down and get to know this fine community at the Naked Mamas Party!
Portland’s urbanMamas.com is a community of like-minded mamas and papas, facilitating connections on-line and in -person with resources for everything from breastfeeding support to childcare references and a guide for fun activities for children.
As a community based store for babies, kids and their style conscious parents, Black Wagon is excited to focus on Portland mamas for this evening of fun with other mamas!
Friday, May 4th
6:30 - 9:00 PM
3964 N. Mississippi Ave
Please RSVP in the comments!
This sounds like fun! I'm getting rid of almost a whole wardrobe, including some vintage dresses of my Nana's, so I'll be there.
Posted by: NinaNina | April 25, 2007 at 09:45 AM
this sounds fabulous! what a great motivation to finally clean out my closet. i'll be there.
Posted by: lucypinball | April 25, 2007 at 09:55 AM
I'm in! And I'd like to bring a friend. I have a large bag of pretty cool stuff ready to go - all either too big or too small for me now.
Posted by: peg | April 25, 2007 at 11:22 AM
i'll be there too, with *my* mama, who will be visiting .. . (hope that's ok!)
Posted by: Lyla | April 25, 2007 at 11:36 AM
I'll be there, with at least one friend and possibly two.
Posted by: Gwen | April 26, 2007 at 11:41 AM
oh yes, i've got clothes in boxes...!
Posted by: vivian | April 26, 2007 at 12:11 PM
I'm in and bringing a friend!
Posted by: Gillian | April 26, 2007 at 05:03 PM
I've been waiting SO long for this. I have a Huge tupperware full of stuff although, not sure how "styllish" others will find them since I don't get out for myself too often ;) Hopefully I can bring a friend too.
Posted by: Juli | April 27, 2007 at 03:00 PM
This sounds like just what I need, but can I come with my three month old?
Posted by: Heather Kleinman | April 27, 2007 at 09:55 PM
I'll be there too! It should be a lot of fun and what a great way to find some new pieces for the wardrobe.
Posted by: hau | April 28, 2007 at 10:13 PM
Heather: Please feel free to bring your three month old! I'm sure there might be a few there that wouldn't mind holding your babe while you try on stuff.
Posted by: urbanMamas | April 28, 2007 at 10:15 PM
Thanks, that would be a big help!
Posted by: Heather Kleinman | April 29, 2007 at 07:51 PM
I'd love to come! I am 3 months pregnant with our first and just starting to need some new sizes - great timing!
Posted by: Monica | May 01, 2007 at 08:48 PM
Monica: Should I bring my maternity clothes for you? I have small and medium pants and tops from The Gap, Motherhood and Japanese Weekend...
Posted by: Heather Kleinman | May 03, 2007 at 06:35 AM
I'm looking forward to it!
Posted by: Megan N. | May 03, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Sounds fun!
Posted by: kmw | May 03, 2007 at 01:55 PM
I will be there with a friend!
Posted by: Staci | May 03, 2007 at 06:53 PM
The past few weeks, I have poured through stuff. I have tons of stuff to bring, and I can't wait to swap with y'all!
Posted by: olivia | May 04, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Yes, I would love maternity clothes too - I just need something! :)See everyone tonight!
Posted by: Monica | May 04, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Thanks, everyone, for a really fun night. I only came away with a couple of things, but seeing you all in my once-adored tops, having a glass of wine, and sharing my first evening away from my 3 month old was a real treat. I hope we can do it again!
Posted by: Heather Kleinman | May 04, 2007 at 11:18 PM
What a great evening of laughter and fun! Looking very forward to the next one! Thank you for opening up your fabulous space to everyone, Sarah. Were the *lost* shoes ever located...? :)
Posted by: kmw | May 05, 2007 at 04:16 PM
What a great evening of laughter and fun! Looking very forward to the next one! Thank you for opening up your fabulous space to everyone, Sarah. Were the *lost* shoes ever located...? :)
Posted by: kmw | May 05, 2007 at 04:19 PM
thanks to everyone who came, we had a great time! i enjoyed drinking, er, uh, i mean *chatting* with all of you.
i can't wait for the next urbanMamas/black wagon event!
Posted by: megan@blackwagon.com | May 05, 2007 at 11:01 PM
I was curious what everyone decided to do with the clothes we didn't take home... I had to leave before I think it was finalized. The evening inspired me to finish going through my closet, and I have a bunch more stuff that I'd like to find a new home. Is there a charity that the things are going to that maybe I could take some of my other things to as well?
Posted by: Heather Kleinman | May 05, 2007 at 11:29 PM
Too bad I missed this event, sounds like fun! I'm due in August and am looking to expand my social network would love to meet some other pregnant women and/or urban mammas. Any ideas?
Posted by: Andrea | May 06, 2007 at 08:33 AM
I had a great time last Friday with all you naked mamas! Thank you for coming, and thank you to Black Wagon for being such gracious hostesses. No one went home empty handed, and we all even got gift certificates and goodies from some of N. Mississippi's great shops.
And, yes, the *lost* shoes were found! Success all around!
Some goods were brought to the Black Rose Collective up the street on N. Mississippi:
http://blackrose.revolt.org/index.html
Some other mama gear was stashed away for our next naked mama event. Be on the lookout for the next one in the fall!
Posted by: olivia | May 07, 2007 at 03:18 PM
i am moving to Portland from the east coast and found this site. i am super stoked about this event! i cant wait for the next one so i can go,
Posted by: sprout | June 11, 2007 at 07:44 PM