Single & The Holidays

Now that Thanksgiving 2008 is over the official start to Holiday Season 2008 has begun! Now I know that some single ladies out there get depressed this time of year because they have no one special in their life. I used to feel like one of the misfit toys from from Rudolph, "I just don't fit in." The holidays seem to be all about family and your special man. It certainly doesn't help seeing all those Zales commercials that seem to be on an endless loop on my TV -- "Diamonds? For me? You are the most perfect man ever!"

While the holidays are a hectic time between shopping for gifts, work, holiday baking and general life, it's also a great time to be single. Between now and New Year's Eve there are parties, parties, parties giving us single ladies ample opportunities to meet someone new. Every group I belong to throws some sort of holiday gathering and someone's friend is always hosting a party in their apartment. I love it because it gets me out of my comfort zone and social circle -- and you just never know who you could meet by the cheese platter! And people tend to be in a more festive mood this time of year making conversation easier. Instead of the standard, "so what do you do?" line, you can ask about holiday plans or their favorite Christmas show (mine is the Grinch & Rudolph).

This holiday season accept all invites and see what happens! Now I am not saying that you will meet "the one" but you never know what can happen when you add in a little holiday cheer.

JDate After Dark

So it was a typical Sunday late night and I logged on to my Jdate account. I saw a guy online with whom I had engaged in some flirtatious IM-ing with from time to time. I wished him a belated Happy New Year and we started to chat and catch up. It was all fun and games and then he asked me the "boxers or briefs" question. Then, he proceeded to turn on his web camera and stood up. All he was wearing from the waist down was a pair of black briefs which he proceeded to model. Um, ok this is getting a little weird (Is he ... he's not... is he touching himself??!!). He then proceeded to tell me in graphic detail things he would do to me and what I needed. Yikes. Thank God that none of those details were shown via his web cam. This is what I get for logging on to Jdate after 11pm! Oy. I now get why this guy is still single, and why we won't be going out on a date. Maybe it's time to check out Match.com.

A Ring for Singles

I went to a party for a great company, Singelringen. The company designs a ring for single men and women. The company's website states: by wearing your Singelringen, you declare that it is OK to be single. You may wish to find "the one", or you are quite satisfied with life as it is. Regardless, you will show to everyone that you accept and stand for what you are, an attractive single. It is like giving an engagement ring to yourself, with this singelringen, I thee wed. How fun! Being a proud, attractive single person. Now that is something that Swish can stand behind!

The other cool thing about Singelringen is that once you purchase your ring, you become a member of the Global Singelringen Community, a social networking site for those who have bought a ring. You buy some jewelry and then you are connected with singles. What a great concept.

I have been looking for something special to buy myself for my birthday and I think that I may buy a Singelringen and declare my singleness to all of New York!

We're Having a Party!!

I am happy to announce Swish is having a cocktail party and you are all invited! Come spend time with us on Thursday, Sept. 20th, 7ish at Madame X in NYC as we celebrate National Singles Week in style. Bring your checkbooks as we will have Swish tees for sale, along with great handbags from the Magnus Sisters Collection. In addition, I am really excited that author Leslie Talbot will be reading from her book Singular Existence. Not to mention you will meet lots of great single women. It is sure to be a fun time. The invite is below in case you wish to forward on to your friends.

There are a lot of Single Women in NYC (at least according to Time Out NY, February 8 - 14, 2007) and each one of them has their own definition of Happiness. Each one pursues their search in their own way. However, always remember: just because you are SINGLE doesn't mean you are ALONE!

SWISH designer Heidi Schmidt, along with Trickydame, is celebrating National Singles Week by throwing a party at Madame X on Sept. 20th - swing by around 7ish.

Our first SWISH PARTY is all about celebrating National Singles Week in style.

SWISH created a line of t-shirts that allow single women to proudly display their single status & their personal search for Happiness.

HANDBAGS! What woman doesn't love a great handbag? We are proud to show off The Magnes Sisters Collection. The Magnes Sisters combine their talents and love to produce beautiful handbags. http://magnessisters.com/

Also celebrating National Singles Week with us is Leslie Talbot, who will read from her new book, Singular Existence. http://www.singularexistence.com/
(available on amazon.com)

"One part memoir, one part self-help, with a dash of shrewd social commentary and a liberal dose of snark, Singular Existence is the surefire cure all for your single girl blues."

Bring your checkbooks - opportunities to buy books, t-shirts and handbags, plus there will be a raffle - sometimes Retail Therepy works ~ especially when supporting SINGLE WOMEN!

For more information contact:
trickydame@gmail.com, Joanne Morton
swishdesigns@gmail.com, Heidi Schmidt

Single Woman of the Week

When my business partner and I started Swish (Single Women in Search of Happiness) , an apparel company devoted to single women, we didn't envision that our offerings would expand beyond apparel and accessories; however, we've come to realize that Swish can be more than just apparel and accessories. Being single is a lifestyle, one that has received a lot of press lately. Single women are viewed and treated differently in our society than our married counterparts. I created this blog to be a forum to discuss issues/news/rants/raves about being single women. I hope you will visit from time to time and let me know how you feel about being a single woman.

SWISH WOMAN OF THE WEEK: Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon gets my vote as a SWOTW. Reese is smart, beautiful, talented, ambitious and nice (so rare in Hollywood these days). She was married for 7 years, balanced motherhood and a career that was on the rise. She is one of the hightest paid actresses working today. In 2006 she won the Oscar for playing June Carter in Walk the Line. Things were good in Reese land. And then...rumors of a cheating husband followed by divorce! OUCH.

Reese took this in stride and didn't air the dirty laundry in public. She took a break and has emerged as a fabulous single woman and I have to say the change has been great. Did you check out how gorgeous she looked at the Oscars? The hair - love it! She has never looked better. We here at Swish support the newly single Reese Witherspoon as she re-enters single life and award her our first SWOTW. As our slogan says, Single is Fabulous!

Let me know who you think should be the next Woman of the Week and why.