One of my daughter's favorite birthday parties was her "poodle skirt" party and boy was it ever CUTE! When she was about 5 there was nothing better than a skirt with a good "spin factor" so when I told her about poodle skirts, she was all over it and from that point on all she wanted for her birthday was a poodle skirt party!
It was a VERY easy birthday party too! We made some simple handmade invitations inviting the girls to come dressed in a plain white shirt with their hair in a pony tail. I made each girl a very simple poodle skirt (there were only 5 girls, btw) and as they came into the house, they got to put on their skirt, tie a bow in their ponytail and put on a little blush and lipstick.
50s music was playing in the background so the girls all danced around while waiting for the other kids to arrive.
At that time we had a little ice cream shop within walking distance from our house so we all walked to the shop for milkshakes (such a cute picture with all those little ones walking down the street in matching poodle skirts!). The owners of the shop loved it, of course!
Hubby had a convertible, so he drove the girls back in groups of 2 and 3 with the top down - THAT was a hit but I wouldn't suggest buying a convertible just for this party! But if you know someone with one, it might be worth asking if they'd play chauffeur for the afternoon or use his car for great photos!
When we got back from the shop it was time for presents and the girls went home. Since I had made the poodle skirts there was no need for the plastic goodie bags. Too fun for all.
It's an easy party that will make all the neighbors jealous! :-) Give it a try!
It was a VERY easy birthday party too! We made some simple handmade invitations inviting the girls to come dressed in a plain white shirt with their hair in a pony tail. I made each girl a very simple poodle skirt (there were only 5 girls, btw) and as they came into the house, they got to put on their skirt, tie a bow in their ponytail and put on a little blush and lipstick.
50s music was playing in the background so the girls all danced around while waiting for the other kids to arrive.
At that time we had a little ice cream shop within walking distance from our house so we all walked to the shop for milkshakes (such a cute picture with all those little ones walking down the street in matching poodle skirts!). The owners of the shop loved it, of course!
Hubby had a convertible, so he drove the girls back in groups of 2 and 3 with the top down - THAT was a hit but I wouldn't suggest buying a convertible just for this party! But if you know someone with one, it might be worth asking if they'd play chauffeur for the afternoon or use his car for great photos!
When we got back from the shop it was time for presents and the girls went home. Since I had made the poodle skirts there was no need for the plastic goodie bags. Too fun for all.
It's an easy party that will make all the neighbors jealous! :-) Give it a try!