“Build it and they will come.” One of my favourite movie quotes.
A few months ago Maggie asked me if I had ever considered an early access launch party for our VIP’s when we release a new collection. I’m embarrassed to say the thought never crossed my mind.
While I was in the States doing biz, I left Maggie, Dawn and Natasha with the task of planning the launch party. They had some pretty great ideas that they updated me with via email. I was getting more and more excited about the idea and the next thing you know, invitations were going out to all of our VIP’s and the RSVP’s were rolling in!
The evening was a huge hit! I am still floating around on cloud 9 here and I don’t ever want to come down.
This night was extra special for me. I was able to share my inspirations about my collection with our guests and talk to them about how the pieces made them feel. It was so rewarding to see how people identified with the 8 new colour combinations. They too could relate to the stories I had written about each one of them.
Sharing a glass of bubbly with some of my favourite customers, bopping around to 80’s music, trying on beautiful julz and sending them off with a great gift bag is definitely my idea of a good time.
Growing up, I was the queen of hosting basement parties with all of my high school peeps! In many ways I felt like I was re-living those days. The bliss of having wonderful people around me and knowing they are having a good time because I could make them feel special in some small way.
I am so grateful to everyone who attended and to my amazing team at glamjulz for their enthusiasm and dedication to making sure the evening was a smash hit!
I think it’s also important to mention that my Mom came with 2 trays of her amazing Gravlax, if you want the recipe I might just be able to get it for you!
Thank you to all of the people who donated to our gift bags! Christy’s Gourmet Gifts, She’s Got Leggz, It Works and the Bright Run.
We are also happy to announce that 10% of our sales from the evening will be donated to Halton Food for Thought, feeding kids in schools throughout our community.
I truly believe there is always a good reason to celebrate. Sometimes life goes by so fast that we forget to stop and be proud and take in those special moments!
I’ve already got a bunch of ideas up my sleeve on how we can continue to enjoy each other’s company and find a great reason to have a good time! Stick with me my friends, my high school basement parties will live on at the glamjulz studio!
Monica XO
I love to read your comments. Please tell us what the highlight of our VIP night was for you! We’re so happy you were there!
What a fabulous evening! It was truly special to get an advance look at the new line of julz. I also enjoyed meeting up with other julz “addicts” and celebrating with them. It was truly a party atmosphere . . . happy people, good food, music, and of course, the new julz! Monica and her team obviously put a lot of thought into creating such a successful event. And the fact that we were able to help out Halton Food for Thought was icing on the cake. We all need to remember to take some time in our busy lives to stop and enjoy. Thanks, Monica, for providing the opportunity! Looking forward to sharing more times like this!
Pam!! It was so wonderful to have you there! I love your pose on the red carpet! You are such a super star! Keep showing the world your sparkle my friend! XO
Monica and team: The Spring Launch was amazing. I’m glad I took the time to drive to Burlington after a long day and week at work. I’m looking forward to wearing my new julz.
Teamwork is so important today in so many aspects of life. I stress the importance of teamwork with my students regularly. Your team is so positive and they all seem to truly love what they do. My husband and I were in our own business for over for forty years, so I understand how hard you all work to make glamjulz a success.
Good luck at One of a Kind.
Karen!!! Thank you so much. We loved having you there and thank you for all of your wonderful feedback! It truly means so much! XO
Had a fantastic night feeling extra special getting a sneak peek of your inspirations. My mom and sister came to get in on the action and help me pick out my new pieces. I was looking for something special for some friends I’ll be meeting up with later this year and found some perfect earrings for them! The snacks and bubbly were delish and we loved leaving with a treat bag.
Patricia!! I was so happy that you came and it was great to meet your Mom and sister! I thought of you when I decided that we should make a tropical inspired bracelet for our guests! I’m so jealous of your beautiful tan and you look STUNNING in red!!! XOXO
Monica & the Glam gals,
Thank you for offering us a sneak peak at this year’s inspiration. It is always interesting to have the opportunity to talk directly to the artist and hear the insight behind each piece. The artists that inspired you have had a major impact on our culture and how we view the world. From Florence Henderson to Prince you captured innocence and social change. The signature pieces we wear in many ways reflect our inner person and we tend to gravitate to those pieces that speak to us. To have such a diverse offering speaks to how well you tapped into the artists that inspired you. They were well represented and I am sure if they were still with us today they would be proud to wear their statement pieces. I think you are truly an artist and our community is so lucky to have you representing us. Your tireless work with our local charities is like your art truly inspiring. I am lucky to call you my friend. With all of my love Ursula xo
Ursula! Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment. I am so happy that my stories resonated with you and made you feel so close to the collection and what it represents. I feel like the night was so magical and a piece of all of those artists was with us on Friday. The great vibes were pulsating throughout the room! Thank you for all of your love and support!
We LOVE you!!! XO
It’s always nice to get the VIP treatment, especially when it’s when it’s with Glamjulz. Loved getting the first look at the new colours, the hard part was choosing.
Monica is a great hostess and makes everyone feel welcomed and like a VIP.
Can’t wait for the next one!
Michelle!!! We loved having you there! You and Mike sure do suit the red carpet! Thanks for being such a star!! XO
I so enjoyed previewing your spring line and chatting with other fans, and you and Natasha. Decision making was not easy as to which pieces to order, but so much fun! I definitely felt like A VIP! My bracelet from the goodie bag is beautiful! I wore it right away and instantly felt a tingle of summer.
Carol!!! That’s exactly how we wanted you to feel! Thank you so much for coming!! We always love seeing you! Thanks for all your great energy! XO
Thank you for the Invite to the glamjulz Spring Launch Party – what a Great night!!!
It was so much fun to hang out with you all and others who love glamjulz as much as I do! The Spring designs and colour combinations are gorgeous!!!
Julie!!! We LOVE it when you come to our events!! The fringed vest you wore was so cool and we loved the tassel necklace and earrings you chose to wear with it! You know how to ROCK the look! XO
Hey glam girls!!!
A great party! You hit all the high points and didn’t miss a detail. It was great to have a sneak peek behind the scenes of the “elves workshop” and a sense of what goes through your beautiful mind when you create our julz. Only suggestion for next year…carts!!!
Nancy!!! Great idea! I’m going to see if Costco rents them out!! Ha ha!!
Thank you so much for all of your support!! So happy you loved the stories! XO
Monica, your VIP night blew me away! It really reflected how much effort and passion you put into your work, which is what made my mom more than happy to buy her beautiful (custom made!) necklace. I had a great night, lovely food and drink (I was happy to see some non-alcoholic bubbly (: ), and I loved opening my goody bag to find one of your julz in there! I look forward to another one of these events, and I know your spring collection is going to be a huge hit!You’re the best!
Lydia!!! You and your Mom are adorable and such a great team! I love your energy and your passion too! I’m so happy to know you! I’m excited to see what the future holds and to make sure you are always decked out in the perfect julz! XO