DIFFA Party Is Da Bomb!

The party at the mansion was blast! In addition to it being a huge success for the UFN, (thank you so much to all the designers who participated as well as our wonderful volunteers), DIFFA raised a lot of money for a good cause. I had never attended this benefit before and I'm so glad I was a part of it.

Seriously people, beg, steal, do what you need to do and get yourself to this party next year. The ticket price may be a bit steep (it's $150 per person) BUT I guarantee you'll have a great time (and you've got a whole year to save for it). If you're still not convinced, here's my top 10 reasons why you should plan to attend:

1. The revenue from the tickets and silent auction goes to several local AIDS organizations, plus you can write it off on your taxes.

2. It's held at the exclusive and beautiful Rainier Club on 4th Ave., a place so swanky most of us wouldn't be able to step foot in there otherwise.

3. Lots of great items to bid on with ranges from $25 earrings to $8500 Tahiti vacations, so there really is something for everyone. There's also raffles for big ticket items like trips to NYC and other vacation spots.

4. Open bar ALL NIGHT LONG...yes, you read that right. You don't pay for a drink the entire evening. There's wine, top shelf liquor, whatever hooch your heart desires.

5. Yummy hors d'oeuvres and a tasty buffet.

6. It's like prom for grown-ups and a chance to get spiffied up and wear that little black dress you bought for last year's work Christmas party or it gives you an excuse to buy a new one. In casual Seattle, we don't have many opportunities to break out those formals and get our hair did.

7. For gay men: lots of half-naked hotties to ogle.

8. For the straight men : The women to men ratio is about 6 to 1, so your chances of hooking up are excellent.

9. For the ladies: lots of half-naked gay and straight men to ogle.

10. Gettin' down on the dance floor. These people know how to party and they get wild toward the end of the night...shirts come off, there's dancing on tables, it's just plain naughty fun! For photographic evidence, click here.

Next up...Portland Fashion Week.