I love throwing parties as much as I like attending them. Recently some girlfriends and I started having spray tanning parties. Read on to see if you’d like to RSVP to the idea:

Spray tanning courtesy of Sonoma Tanning

What: My friend Kristina and I picked a date and invited friends; I contacted my favorite spray tanner, Kelly from Sonoma Tanning; we set up a good spread of food and drinks that matched our themes. Our last party was called Martani (and I recreated the white grapefruit martini from celebrity hot spot Katsuya as the signature drink); most recently we did Tansgiving, where we cooked a big Thanksgiving dinner. (One of my pregnant friends and I had the same size bellies after that feast.)

Why: It’s a fun way to get the girls together! (Guys are always welcome too, although no one has participated in the tanning…yet.) Granted we live in California so a winter tan doesn’t look too out of place, but most of us get a subtle enough one that it just gives a natural glow. And it lasts up to 10 days!

Who: You’d be surprised how many spray tanners will do at-home visits. Kelly is based in Sonoma, but comes down to L.A. every month and she travels all the time, so she’s available around the country! Google spray tanners in your area and call around to see if they do at-home visits.

How: Pick a theme! (Our December one will be Tanta Claus; I’m thinking Tanuary for January and maybe Valentans in Feb?) Book a spray tanner. Invite friends — and make the tanning optional. Get food, drinks, decorations. On the day of our parties, Kelly arrives with her pop-up tent, which is her “booth” for spraying, and each person takes less than five minutes.

Wear sweats or a cute robe

Wear: Sweats! This is all about comfort and having fun, so Kristina encourages everyone to come as they are! For Tansgiving, she actually wore a cute towel-robe that one of the guests brought as a hostess gift!

Spray tanning not your thing? Do a beauty product swap: Invite your friends to bring over their new or partially used (but not junky) products. Or create an at-home spa for a few friends to indulge in. It’s a fun alternative to yet another movie night.

Tags: Beauty, Parties

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