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💕Tips and tricks to hosting your first posh party! Also how to get selected to host!💕
(FYI: the original tips are in the first 6 comments -- it's long I know -- plus there's an update I added later on down. Glad to see this turning into a place for discussion and Q&A!)
‼️UPDATE: This was written in 2015, please refer to Poshmark official website as well, as some info here may be out of date‼️
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meg23
Wanna Host a Posh Party?
🔹Have you been on posh at least 3 months?
🔹Do you follow all posh rules? No off posh transactions or prohibited items?
🔹Do you have at least 25 listings?
🔹Are you active in the posh community? (Attend posh parties, share PFFs closets, network, etc)
💕If you meet all these criteria and are ready to host a posh party, send an email expressing your interest to hosting@poshmark.com
💕Note: you will get an initial email thanking you for your interest, it may be 1-2 months before you get chosen as a host. Don't give up!
meg23
So you just got the email asking you to host?! Woo-hoo!! Now what?
🔹First of all, reply to the email to confirm your interest!
🔹You won't find out your date or theme for a few days yet, use this time to your advantage.
🔹Make a party listing announcing your good news! Tag your friends so they can celebrate with you! (Beware: your news feed is about to explode!)
🔹Make a list of ppl you want to give a HP to (PFFs, mentors, newbies)
🔹Rearrange your closet! Keep all your best listings at the top, redo any that need improvement. You want your closet in top notch shape for all the extra traffic you're gonna get in the next couple weeks!
🔹This is also a great time to list any new items you've been meaning to add
🔹Be prepared for the craziness to begin! Give up on returning every share or replying to every comment. People will understand! Reply to those who go out of their way to help you, share your items a lot, give advice, etc. And of course don't forget your PFFs!
meg23
Now you've got your date and theme? Yay!! Let the countdown begin! Now it's time to get to work!
🔹First plan to be uninterrupted the night of the party! Let hubbie, kids, and friends know you'll be unavailable a couple hours that night
🔹Start looking for items you like that fit the theme. You can try to just pick 100 at first, or you can start off with lots of items you like then narrow it down later.
🔹When looking for HPs, make sure none of your cohosts have liked the item to avoid a duplicate HP
🔹As you select your actual HPs from your big pool of potentials, keep a tally of items and categories. (Clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc-- or you can break it down further into tops, pants, dresses, etc). Not only will you see when you're getting close to the total limit, you'll also see if your categories are uneven. (Ex: way too many shoes and no jewelry). If this happens, pick a shoe listing to cut but look in that person's closet for a different item- preferably jewelry! That way you can even out your categories without cutting anybody off your list.
🔹You don't have to give every body a HP! You'll have tons of requests, and while you might like to honor them all, you won't be able to.
🔹If you plan to share items from your own closet to the showroom (remember no more than 10), save them in your likes with your HPs to have them handy.
🔹Put a "divider" listing in your likes below your definite HPs (I used my party listing but any sale or meet me listing in your closet would work). This will keep your HPs easily visible at the top of your closet, but divided from all your "possible HPs" and your actual likes. Keep a few backup HPs saved below this in case any of your HPs sell before the party.
🔹Get one of your PFFs to commit to sharing your closet during the party! (Also the day of and the day after). You'll have your hands too full!
meg23
So after all your hard prep work, the big day is finally here!
🔹First, take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy! It goes by fast!
🔹Enjoy all the congrats you get today, the spotlight is on you!
🔹A couple hours before the part starts, make sure none of your HPs are sold. If so, replace with an alternate.
🔹Take a break from posh right before your party! You'll need it!
🔹Before the part starts make sure to take a bathroom break! Find a comfy spot and have plenty of snacks and drinks handy!
🔹Make your comment that you any to use to announce your HPs, copy ir so you can just paste.
🔹Now the longest part of the whole day-- waiting for the party to begin! (The last 1/2 hour before it starts seems to last FOREVER!)
meg23
Woo-hoo!! Party time!! It's your time to shine!!
🔹Share your first host pick! Paste your comment then share to the HP showroom. Now look at the showroom to watch your first HP show up!! Exciting right?!
🔹Keep checking the showroom after every 10 or so likes to make sure your HPs are going through.
🔹Keep your likes pulled up in the "my account" tab, and check the HP showroom in the "shop" tab. Whatever you do, don't exit your likes folder! (If you do, they will be a jumbled mess when you open it back up-- I learned that the hard way!)
🔹Pace yourself! (To get a general idea divide your total HPs by 4, then share that many every 1/2 hr)
🔹Remember everything you share will go to the HP showroom, only share your HPs.
🔹Enjoy your party!
meg23
Whew! Party's over and you're exhausted!
🔹Give yourself a breather before you tackle that newsfeed!
🔹You'll get a "thanks for hosting" email from posh, reply with an email thanking them for the opportunity!
🔹Thank everyone who's helped you! (An easy way is to make a thank you listing then just tag them)
🔹Buy one of your HPs as a souvenir of your fun night and a reward for your hard work!
meg23
@travelinggirl68 @nami001. Just in time for y'all's parties! (This is the project I've been working on for the past couple days--wanted to write all my tips down while they were fresh in my mind! Then I decided while I was at it to make a new poshers listing too! Whew I'm pooped!). So now back to my R&R-- what happened to that anyway?? But be back in time for your big nights! @nami001 think this is your fault! Remember when I said I should've copied and pasted thank long book I wrote you?? Think that's what gave me the idea!
nami001
@meg23 Oh my gosh Megan! You are simply awesome! Thank you to the moon and back for taking the time to do all this. This is incredible and very valuable! I can't even begin to thank you or even find the words to convey how much this means to me. Wow, just wow! Thank you for doing this! I'm going to tag my co-host, she'll love it. @julzarnold Julia read above ⬆️. This will help us. Thank you again Meg! You're da bestester! Take the next 2 days off but be back on Wed for our party lol! Ultra mega big hugs ((()))
meg23
@nami001 it's wayyy too long but all the details ppl told me (plus a few I learned). Took an hour or two to put together but in the long run it will save time bc whenever I find out somebody is hosting I can just tag them! (Vs having to retype that long letter I wrote you!)
proverbs_31
You are so amazing!! 💕 What a good idea to do it right after your party! Thanks so much for all this awesome, detailed, organized info! I'm sure a lot of people are going to appreciate it too 😘
meg23
@brie309 @mbvaughn @bwenger Thanks a million for all the tips y'all gave me when I was hosting, decided to write them down (plus a few lessons I learned) while they were still fresh on my mind. Now I can just tag first time hosts here instead of trying to remember what tips to tell them. Thanks again for all your help!
meg23
@proverbs_31 @pre_pa514. Here's the "new project" I've been working on! Hope it comes in very handy when both of you finally get to host! (And you will!). I've been jotting these down ever since my party-- couldn't sleep last night so here it is! Now back to the rest of my R&R! See y'all in a day or two!
bwenger
Wow, great job! This is a really awesome listing 😘
meg23
@proverbs_31 thanks! Took an hour or so to type it all but in the end it's a tme saver bc I can just tag ppl here instead if trying to remember all that and type it every time!
meg23
@bwenger thanks! It's way too long! But hope it helps. Figured if write it out while its fresh in my mind! Thanks for all your tips btw-- I have several of yours listed!
travelinggirl68
@meg23 oh wow!!!! You totally rock girlfriend!!! This is amazing and I just know, before you blink, you'll be a suggested user!!! ☺️🎉👯🌺
meg23
@travelinggirl68 thanks, I hope so! And congrats on your big day today!!! Deep breath!!! Enjoy the day, it'll be over before you know it! Have a blast!!!!
briewineposh
Great idea! Way to pay it forward 💕💕💕
meg23
@brie309 thanks! Took a while to type but now I can just tag ppl here instead of trying to remember all this! Thanks for your input! Also hoping if I ever apply to be a SU this would help me out!
nami001
@dplatt631 this should help you 💕
marly911
Thank you for host pick. Party rocked. 🎉🎉🎊🎊👏👏
meg23
@theprincess_s
theprincess_s
Wow! Thank you so much!!! Smiles😊🎀🌺🌸
meg23
@theprincess_s you're welcome! Hope it helps! I had so many ppl give me tips plus I learned a few too, thought it would be good to have them in one place!
meg23
@jessyface4. This is the listing Christina mentioned! It's a little long, but hope some of the tips help you out! Don't stress too much, just enjoy!
jessyface4
It is perfect! Thanks for taking the time to do this! Did you have any issues with your likes disappearing? I heard sometimes they can be wonky. That's how i was planning on keeping my picks organized.
nami001
@jessyface4 here you go, read the first comments. I'm not the owner of this listing. Courtesy of @meg23 💕
meg23
@jessyface4 no but after I exited the likes screen and opened it back they weren't in order! None disappeared that I know of!
nami001
@laurenchar27 here you go...
laurenlynx_
@meg23 Megan, thank you for putting this together!! This helps a TON!!! :) :) :)
meg23
@laurenchar27 you're welcome! I got plenty of tips before I hosted last week, plus I learned a few along the way. Thought it would be nice to have them all in one place for ppl to refer to! (And saves me trying to remember a d type them each time!). Hope or helps!
laurenlynx_
@meg23 Yes! I just found out yesterday that I'm hosting in a week, so not much time to let everything sink in before I figure out what's going on. Nothing like jumping in with both feet!! :D
meg23
That's how it was for me too! Some ppl get a month's notice, I had a week and a half! Lol. Lmk if you need anything!
meg23
@debbie043059 here's the hosting tips!
debbie043059
@meg23 Thank you so much for tagging me💕 I am thankful you put this together for us💗💗
nami001
@meg23 Hi Meg!! I just wanted to stop by and thank you for putting this together. It really came in handy and it was such a breeze! I got all worried and nervous for nothing lol. Before the party, I separated all my items into categories as you suggested but I didn't use dividers because I was afraid I would mistakenly put it in the show room. I had my laptop open to the host pick showroom and from my mobile I would check the listing before posting it to make sure none of my co-hosts liked it or commented and then pasted my congrats and shared to host picks. Easy breezy! I tried to do as you suggested, try to break it up. If I saw a lot of dresses I uploaded shoes. Anyway thank you so much! You're da bomb!!
meg23
@nami001 so glad it helped! You actually were way more organized than me! I didn't divide my items into categories in my likes, I just tallied them on paper. And I totally would've shared dividers if I had them. I only had one. It was at the bottom of all my host picks, so that when I got to it I knew to stop sharing. (To separate host picks from items I "liked" prior to hosting that weren't fitting with the theme). If that makes sense. Anyway I'm glad that it helped! If you have any other tips to add please do! I would love for this listing to become sort of a catch all for everyone's tips! Congrats again on a great party, now kick your feet up and relax!
meg23
@blueskyaction here's the listing Christina mentioned. The tips are in the first 6 comments, it's kinda lengthy but I hope it helps! Lmk if you have any questions!
laurenlynx_
@lauras_boutique Here's a great listing to help with co-hosting the first time!! :)
sarrafabulous
Thanks for this! Useful! I'm a little confused about how to prepare my host picks ahead of time. I just start "liking" them? And then the night of the party I find them in my likes folder and comment that they're a host pick and then share it right after that?
meg23
@sarrafabulous you got it! Lmk if you have any other questions!
nami001
@vlcs66 - Veronica here's some helpful tips. It helped me a lot 💕
nami001
@sarrafabulous Sarra this will help with your party. 💕
sarrafabulous
Can you choose items as HP that were already a HP in the past?
meg23
@sarrafabulous yes you can! That's why sometimes you'll see listings that say "HP x2"
sarrafabulous
@nami001 @meg23 thanks!!
colorfuljessica
Thanks for this! @travelinggirl68 sent me here. Hosting my first this Friday, and will check out these tips!
laurenlynx_
@jml2255 here's a great listing :)
nami001
@angiern09 - Hi Angie! Since you're co-hosting for the first time. I thought this might be helpful. It really came in handy when I recently co-hosted. I'm not the owner of this listing, it's courtesy of @meg23
meg23
@jml2255 you're welcome! I just hosted my first party (and had a blast btw!) I wanted to have all the advice ppl gave me (plus a few things I learned along the way) in one place to pass on to others. It's kinda lengthy but I hope it helps!
meg23
@serrabeck here's that listing
meg23
@imposhable this is the listing @travelinggirl68 mentioned. Hope it helps! If you have any questions just ask!
read247
I think your closet looks awesome! Just a matter of time I would think before you are a SU!!!!
meg23
@read247 thanks! Think I will send that email! (Sometimes we just need another vote of confidence lol!) 😊💕
meg23
@read247 just sent my email! Fingers crossed! Thanks for giving me the push I needed lol
meg23
@brie309 just sent my email for suggested user, fingers crossed!
meg23
@proverbs_31 just sent an email requesting to be a suggested user. Maybe we can have a double celebration soon-- when you get your party email (when not if!) and if I get SU. Fingers crossed for both!
read247
You are so welcome! Best of luck!
nami001
@serrabeck - here's the tips I was telling you about. It's courtesy of @meg23 & came in really handy 💕
nami001
@danystormborn Here's the listing 💕
briewineposh
Oh yeah!!! ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️💓💓💓
meg23
@mkaay here's the tips for first time hosts listing that @travelinggirl68 mentioned. The tips are in the first 6 listings. It's kinda lengthy but I hope it helps! If you have any questions just ask!
mkaay
Thank you, very helpful! ♥
meg23
@mkaay you're welcome, glad to hear it! I got tons of advice before I hosted, plus I learned a few tips along the way. Thought this would be a handy way to pass it all along to ppl without having to remember (and type!) it every time! Lmk if you have any questions!
danystormborn
@imposhable here!
danystormborn
@imposhable oh, I just saw you already liked this, lol!
danystormborn
@imposhable I have been using these, and I am finding it's very helpful! Especially keeping a list of people you want to give HP's too rather than items. I have 25 so far!
imposhable
@danystormborn oh yeah...I have this in my likes too. Thanks for the reminder.
danystormborn
@imposhable no problem haha! I keep checking my email constantly to see if I have gotten the theme yet
nami001
@leliluv, hey PFF, congrats again on your awesome accomplishment. Tagging you with this listing. It really helped me a lot when I hosted last month. Courtesy of @meg23
leliluv
Thanks @nami001, great listing! Question for you ladies, when you co-hosted, how did you go back and forth to check if your HPs were shared to the party, did you use 2 devices (computer/cell or tablet?) I am worried about the order of things, like "share" an item you liked, then write a comment, then share again to the HP showroom?!?!? Is that how it works? (I guess "share to showroom" will be the same as "share to party?" Could you please help??? Thank you!)
meg23
@leliluv I just used one. Go to your account tab and keep your likes open in it. Go to the shop tab and keep the HP showroom open in it. Alternate between the two by swapping back and forth between tabs.
nami001
@leliluv I used 2 devices. I used my laptop and kept it open to the host show room and would make sure the hp was uploading. You'll see it pop up to the showroom. It might say "2 new listings" etc. Just click on it (on your iPad or computer) and it will show the new listings. Then from my mobile (I stayed in my likes) and before posting to the showroom, I made sure it wasn't sold or that any of my co-hosts had picked it as their hp. When that was all clear, I pasted my congrats and posted to the party. As I watched th hp showroom, if I noticed there were a lot of skirts or dresses, then I would pick a purse or something different to keep in interesting.
meg23
@cnswaldow
Hi Stephanie here's a list I made of all the advice ppl gave me before my party, plus a few tips and tricks I picked up along the way! It's a little lengthy but hope it helps! Lmk if you have any questions or need any help! Whether you need to just bounce around ideas for what type items got the theme, need somebody to share your stuff, or have any questions, I'm here to help!
meg23
@kobesmommy @jennyx this is the listing @travelinggirl68 mentioned. It's a list of all the advice ppl gave me about hosting, plus a few things I learned along the way. Hope if helps!
meg23
@naturelover the tips for the day of the party and party time are in the 4th and 5th comment. Hope some of them are helpful.
loveangel15
I just got the email to host, and im hosting on the 29th! This post helped me so much! Im soooo excited!!!
meg23
@loveangel15 hi Maleah nice to meet you and congrats! Isn't it exciting getting that email?! I literally squealed out loud! I hope this does help! I got so much advice before my party, I thought it would be good to have it all in one place to pass along to other new hosts. Sorry if its lengthy! Lol. I'm so happy for you! Keep me posted once you find out your theme! And if you have any questions just ask!
meg23
@loveangel15 save it in your likes in case you need to refer to it later! A lot of the tips you can't use until party day!
loveangel15
Ok, Great! Thank You! I did, when I opened the email I started screaming lol, my parents were with me also, and they looked at me like i lost my mind! I can't believe it! :) For all of your help, I will write down your username and be sure to give you a HP! :)
meg23
@loveangel15 thanks! Glad it has been so helpful! Lmk if you have any questions. Especially the "technical" issues of it. That's the worst part! For now, until you find out your theme, don't try to pick any HPs. Just make a list of closets you want to include. (Some ppl will tell you to start picking HPs that could go for several themes, I tried it and it was a headache bc then I had to weed thru them). Any get ready to make some sales! One perk of hosting is that you have a lot more ppl than usual browsing your closet! I made 4 sales that week alone! (That's a significant number in a small closet like mine, I usually make about one per month! Lol).
laurenlynx_
@loveangel15 This one is great!
laurenlynx_
@loveangel15 whoops! Just saw you're already on this listing! 🙈
meg23
@closet_du_jour hi Kristin nice to meet you! And I agree, it's always refreshing and encouraging to meet fellow sisters in Christ! As to the party heads up, I'm not always in the loop either lol but my friend Christina @travelinggirl68 sends a lot of new hosts to this listing! So it might be a good way to find out who's hosting. Also @larochelle has a great party tag list. Nice chatting with you, keep in touch!
meg23
@closet_du_jour don't be nervous, it's not bad at all. And if you haven't already, email them! That's what I did! (See first comment)
meg23
@closet_du_jour it actually does! I was about to give up! You get the original "we will take you into consideration" email right away then it was two months before I got the big email! 😉 I was actually about ready to email them again, glad I didn't!
meg23
@becki131 can't believe your party is almost here! Brace yourself: the day before and the day of are the craziest! Especially now that the official announcement has gone out! Hope you're having fun so far, can't wait to party with you tomorrow night!
meg23
@danagirl77 comments #4-6 are tips for party day, during the party, and after the party. Hope this helps!
nami001
@bellalize - here you go PFF, these tips really helped me a lot
meg23
@katwieme @hretene here's the listing @travelinggirl68 mentioned. It's a compilation of advice ppl gave me plus tips I learned along the way. It's all listed in the first 6 comments. It's a little lengthy but I hope it helps! If you have any questions just ask!
meg23
@bohojess @bellalize Here's a listing I made with all the tips I learned when I hosted my first party, plus some advice I received from some PFFs. The tips are in the first few comments. Hope it helps!
meg23
@donnamedina6 this is the listing @travelinggirl68 mentioned, hope it helps!
katmazzaro
@meg23 thanks😊😊
meg23
@tanyakara @handmadecows here's the listing Claire mentioned, it's a list of all the advice ppl gave me plus a few tips I learned. (Read the first 6 comments for my tips). It's kinda lengthy but I hope it helps! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!
tanyakara
@meg23 thank you love!!!
handmadecows
thanks so much for these tips! I thought I was ready, but I got some extra ideas after reading this! 💖😊 can't wait for my party night!!! 🎉
meg23
@handmadecows so glad it helped! I know how much it helped me to get advice from ppl who had hosted before. After my party I decided to put all that advice into one place to help other ppl! Have fun at your party!
bellehaven
Thank you so much! This has helped me so much already
meg23
@hretene so glad to hear it! Lmk if you have any questions, I'm happy to help!
meg23
@leliluv first of all deep breath!! You won't get kicked out of your party! And if you want to give HPs to your share group, do! As to ppl getting mad if they don't get one, as my mom says "they've got the same panties to get glad in!" Lol. Seriously don't let it stress you out! Pick 100 items you love that fit the theme. The end. 😘❤
leliluv
@meg23 ❤❤❤ Now let's hope they don't read this! LOL I told everyone it would be only for brand new closets but I just can't sleep at night thinking that some of these ladies have shared with me for over 3 months, day in and day out! And your mom is a smart woman!!! I love it!!! Thank you so much!
meg23
@stephaniezhu here's some tips I learned when I hosted
meg23
@dianaxxo. Here's my "tips and tricks"for hosting your first party.
meg23
❗❤❗❤UPDATE❤❗❤❗
Ok ladies just a couple things to add since the original list:
1. When selecting HPs make sure to include items from all price ranges! When I hosted the vast majority were between $50-200, but I had several under $10, plus I threw in a couple $1000+! You want to have something for everyone!
2. There's no "posh police" counting your host picks! While you should try to follow the rules it's OK if you go a little over 100 host picks (by a little I mean like 120 etc, not 500!). You won't get kicked off posh or banned from parties if you have 105!
3. Don't let ppl bully you or guilt trip you if you can't give them a host pick! Ppl worth giving one too will act classy either way. Your PFFs will still be your friends if you don't give them one (although if they're your PFFs I would!). And anybody who's hosted a party before will TOTALLY understand bc they are familiar with the limits-- as well as how hard it is to stick to them!
4. When picking your HPs, try to include different "sub-themes" (I just made up that word! 😄). What I mean is, if your theme is a style try to include several levels of dressiness (another made up word!) and vice versa! Example: if your theme is girly girl (or city style like mine), these are a type of style. Include some casual pieces, some dressy, and some in between. If your theme dictates either casual or dressy, (Date night or work week would be dressier themes, laid back glam or comfy chic would be casual themes), then try to encompass different styles within that level of "dressiness" -- date night could include girly pieces,sophisticated chic, or boho but they'd all be dressy. Same in reverse for comfy chic. Make sense?
5. Please stay to theme. While different hosts may interpret the same theme different ways, there's obvious no's. Don't do it. Also don't share "meet the seller" or "sale" listings, it's supposed to be a place to shop! (Remember to cancel any plans for HP that get bought before your party 😔)
6. Anything you share will go to the HP share room! That's why you need somebody else to share your stuff. This is not the time to share your PFFs entire closet or your own. Hard not to do I know.
💕💕Think that's all the updates I have for you, lmk if you have any questions!!
nami001
@stephstanny here you go PFF, these tips are awesome 💕
fabtrends385
Hi @meg23 I have a quick question.
meg23
@charms245 can't promise I have an answer but I'll try! 😉
fabtrends385
@meg23 Thank You doll. My question is, while choosing my host picks I saw a closet that had sold perfume and lotions etc. I'm not sure if we can give them host picks or is it against the rules even if there sold items?
meg23
@charms245 the rule is no closets with unsupported items. I might be tempted to make an exception if its only sold items bc a lot of ppl don't realize that's a no no til they've been on posh a little while, but they can't remove their sold listings. I have heard in the past that if you did that at the beginning but currently follow all the rules it doesn't prevent you from becoming a host or SU so I guess it would be ok.
meg23
@rajames Hi Robyn here's a list of hosting tips I compiled after I hosted, hope it helps you!
meg23
@tippiejax here's a listing with all the tips I learned when I hosted! Hope it helps!
meg23
@saltytide here's a listing with all the tips I learned when I hosted, hope it helps!
fabtrends385
@meg23 Thank you so much it was very helpful!
meg23
@h_e_a_t_h_e_r Congrats on hosting your first party! It's so exciting and you'll have so much fun! Here's the listing @proverbs_31 told you about, hope it helps! Lmk if you have any questions! The best advice I can give is to not let it stress you out, just relax and have fun!
meg23
@proverbs_31 I have a sneaking hunch you'll be needing this before long too! How long has it been since you sent your email?
proverbs_31
Aw Thanks :) I emailed in mid Feb. We'll see.... Fingers crossed!
meg23
@proverbs_31 it took me about two months to hear back. Maybe you'll be getting an email soon! I feel sure you'll get it!
meg23
@tippiejax read the first six comments, then there's an update a little further down. Hope it helps!
meg23
@charms245 I'm so glad! So how'd it go? Did you have a blast? Any glitches?
nami001
@tnt2 Here you go PFF, proud of you girl!
meg23
@ericany80 Eriva here's a listing I made with a lot of tips from when I hosted. Hope it helps!
meg23
@alexlasko this is a collection of all the tips I learned when I hosted. Skip down to comments #4-6, they are about the day of the party thru after the party. Hope it helps!
meg23
@bensgirly Hi Trista I'm Megan, nice to meet you and congrats on hosting your first party! Hope this listing helps! Most of the info is in the first six comments then I added an update a little later. Lmk if you need anything or have any questions!
thereloveshop
Megan thank you for this info! My first party is next Monday and @dclopes is a doll to tag me and make sure I've got good tips. I think I'm a little nervous now, but so totally excited!!! Lovely of you to be looking out for us 'newbies'. 😊❤️👍
meg23
@bensgirly I was so nervous too! It's really not that bad, don't let it stress you out!
meg23
@tsaia1977 I made this listing after my party, it might help you prep for yours! Lmk if you have any questions!
tsaia1977
This is awesome. Thank u for tagging me :)
meg23
@tsaia1977 no problem! I needed lots of advice when I hosted!
meg23
@laurahabeib here's the listing I mentioned with advice for first time hosts. I listed all my tips in the first six comments, plus I added an update a little further down. Hope it helps!
meg23
@inik
meg23
@casualglam here's a list of all the tips and tricks I learned when I hosted back in February! Hope it helps!
meg23
@maybach230 this is a list I made after I hosted my first party in February. It's all the advice ppl gave me plus a few tips and tricks I learned along the way!
maybach230
@meg23 thanks this is great!!!
meg23
@maybach230 you're so welcome! Ppl helped me so much when I hosted my party, I wanted to pass it on to other first time hosts. FYI the original tips are in the first six comments but about halfway down there's an update, it's got a lot of hearts and exclamation points. There's also some good tips from other hosts in between. If you have any questions just ask! Some of my biggest mentors during my time hosting were ppl I'd never met before, I want to help others in the same way!!
nami001
@maybach230 Here you go. Good luck with your party and if you need any advice feel free to reach out at any time. Most importantly enjoy your spotlight and just have fun!
meg23
@ericasoechting this might help!
nami001
@shellhead - here you go, these tips really helped a lot 💕
meg23
@erikaelizzz This is everything I learned when I hosted my party in February. I wish I had "met" you when you were first starting to plan your party so I could've shared this with you then, but maybe it will still help. The tips are listed in the comment section. Since your big day is here, skip down to #4-6. Hope it helps some! Have fun and enjoy the spotlight!
nami001
@dreadhead - here's the listing. Really helpful
meg23
@bake_me _a_cake. Here's everything I learned when I hosted! Disclaimer: it's lengthy!! Read the first six comments then I added an update about halfway down
jenniann5246
This is amazing! I am so excited about co-hosting my first party and I was really worried about doing it right! Thank you for doing all this work! I will definitely be referring to this listing! a lot!! Thanks Jen
meg23
@jenniann5246 congrats on hosting! I was nervous too, you'll do great! It's a lot of fun! Hope this does help you!
nami001
@tarracarra here's the help listing for first time co-hosts. Good luck with your party!
thejanismarie
@tarracarra This is a wonderful listing!!!
meg23
@janismarie thanks! Took a while but now I can just tag ppl here instead of trying to remember all this advice!
meg23
@kmadeoy Kasey here's the listing Janis mentioned. Read the first six comments, plus there's an update further down (scroll til you see a line of red hearts and roses). Lmk if you have any questions or need help with anything!
meg23
@cali_gal here's a listing I made after I hosted with lots of advice on hosting, hope it helps you! Lmk if you have any questions
cali_gal
@meg23 thanks!!! Am busy now but will get back to you later. 💕
meg23
@dcs615. Read this, hope it helps
dcs615
@meg23 You kick so much butt. Thank you for this. I am looking forward to utilizing this. I've got you bookmarked, babe! 😍😍😍
meg23
@dcs615 you're welcome! I had a lot of help when I hosted, I'm glad to pay it forward! Hope it helps!
gasolineglam
Wow what great ideas! Thanks for writing this up!
gasolineglam
@stefanilea @vintagestatus
vintagestatus
Thanks @meg23 & @centerfoldvault !! 💋
vintagestatus
@emory1975
emory1975
@vintagestatus, thanks for the tag co host 😄
emory1975
@meg23, thanks for the awesome tips for first timers!! I co host on May 24! 😄💕
meg23
@centerfoldvault @vintagestatus @emory1975 you're welcome! I had a lot of help when I cohosted so I wanted to pass it along! Let me know if y'all have any questions!
gasolineglam
Will do! I'm hosting my first party on the 30th with @ddstorm @onyxandorchid and @desireebeth so I'm sure I'll be freaking out a few days before and messaging you lol! Thanks again! <3
meg23
@centerfoldvault it's not bad! The most stressful part is keeping up with your newsfeed! Lol! Once you've got your host picks selected, there's not much prep until its actually party time. At least you have plenty of time! I found out I was hosting a week and a half before my party. Then only got the theme three days before! I lived on posh those three days! Lol
meg23
@chynakidd @rmarlar333 @pearlsposh I made this listing right after I hosted, it's all the advice I got plus a few tips I learned along the way. Hope it helps! Lmk if you have any questions! Have fun hosting!
pearlsposh
Hi Megan, Thank you for your note congratulating me on my upcoming party.. exciting! This post is so helpful! I read most and my question revolves around the actual "sharing". From one of your posts it sounds like when I "share" the item to the party (not my followers), it will automatically post in the Host Pick showroom? I'm glad I read that because I love sharing multiple items from PFF closets lol... I might share a bunch not knowing what I'm doing..😉
meg23
@pearlsposh yes anything you share at all (party or followers) will show up in the HP showroom. Only share your HPs! (Although trust me on this, you won't have time to share anything else!). Have a friend share your items.
pearlsposh
Got it!👍 Thanks so much! You are right about the sharing feed/comments piling up very fast... it's crazy and exciting at the same time!☺️ thanks again and have a great night✨
meg23
@pearlsposh you're welcome! And just wait the newsfeed gets even crazier! The highest I hit was over 900! Lol! If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask!
nami001
@chellegolightly here's the listing with helpful tips for first time co-hosts. Congrats again and good luck 💕
gasolineglam
@shoprobyndonyea
theposhypeacock
😍😍Love this😍😍 And you even included the Potty before you Party,lol😋 Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to helping others prepare for their big night!! Your definitely a SUPER POSHER💃🏻💃🏻
meg23
@mbvaughn oh definitely! That was the best advice! Lol
gasolineglam
@bebe70024
bebe70024
@centerfoldvault thank you Nikki!!
gasolineglam
@bebe70024 you're welcome! i'll def be studying this too lol!! Yayyyyyyy for our first parties!!
nami001
@roryry Here you go PFF, this was very helpful :)
gasolineglam
@shady101 check this out :) This has all the info you need to co-host! <3 <3 <3 So awesome of this seller to post these tips!
shady101
@centerfoldvault Thank you!!!
meg23
@shady101 are you hosting soon?
shady101
@meg23 I wish haha.
meg23
@shady101 email them!! You never know until you ask!! I emailed about cohosting then again about being a suggested user. It worked both times! (Be forewarned it takes a couple of months to hear anything!)
meg23
@hsohailk here's my listing for first time party hosts, but the first comment is about how to get selected! Sometimes you just gotta ask! Worked for me! 😉
hautehina
Great info but I will be 3 months old in couple of days I will definitely email them in few days. What you usually do if they ask you to co host a party just pick some HP and share sorry no idea what to do lol
meg23
@hsohailk pretty much! You want to pick the "best of the best" for the host pick showroom! It gets a lot more complicated and can be a little stressful, but it's loads of fun and such an honor! Plus you gain a lot of exposure!
gasolineglam
@stefanilea
meg23
@proverbs_31 I knew you'd get to use my party listing one day! Read the first six comments (they're in chronological order), then scroll about halfway down to a comment with red hearts and exclamation points for an update. Lmk if you have any questions, you know I totally want to help!
proverbs_31
Woo hoo! I've already read this before, but now I actually need it! I'll be referring to this for sure! I wish I knew the theme - I want to look for host picks lol!
meg23
@proverbs_31 Don't try yet! I did bc a pff told me some items could be used for several themes (which is true). But over half didnt fit mine. (They would worked for girly girl, flirty and feminine, date night, etc but not city style). So then I had to delete half. Would've almost been easier to start from scratch the day I got my theme. So what I recommend is just making a list of closets you want to include.
meg23
@proverbs_31 but when you do start looking for HPs, before you "like" any, pick either your party listing or some other listing in your closet that stands out (like your conversation page), like it before liking any of your HPs so it acts as a divider in your closet. On party night it'll be easy to find your HPs bc they'll all be above the listing.
dent0818
@meg23 wow. Thank you!!! I'm glad I was told of your name and info. This helps a lot. How would I know that my co-host is going to pick the same as me? They may just like it for themselves. Lol. That part was confusing. I am so excited. I hope I don't exit the like page on accident that sounds dreadful. 🍭👍🏼❤️I am so excited! Thanks for taking the time to actually write all this out for us newbies!
meg23
@dent0818 I guess it's possible they've liked it for themselves, I can't think of any way to know for sure. Probably they're thinking if it for a HP tho. But in the end it's ok, there were a couple items me and one of my cohosts both shared as hp. And yes it was crazy but fortunately it was the last fifteen minutes or so and I had already shared almost all of my HPs!
dent0818
@meg23 lol I can see that happening. I'm so glad I have these rules saved. Thank you.
nami001
@jteach23 Here you go PFF, these are some awesome helpful tips
meg23
@meganscloset21 here it is! The tips are in the first six comments then there's an update about halfway down with some tips I thought of later
meg23
@kendall627 here's those tips, read the first six comments then an update about halfway down. It's long but hope it helps!
shoplovelea
Thank you so much! That was all super helpful!
closetenvy2
@jbone1908 @pandenguin @kmadeoy @allinheels
Here's some awesome tips on hosting a party. It was helpful to me even though I have already hosted. Thank you @meg23 for posting this.
dent0818
@bmrandall this is the check off guidelines.
themodestpear
@closetenvy2 thanks for tagging me!! these are great tips. im a little nervous lol is that crazy? haha thanks for putting this together @meg23 !! 😄
thestarrynight
So helpful - thank you for sharing these tips!
meg23
@tlb1963 @bettyjax @martha517 @amysue12483 @candykissa143 @emilyswardrobe @cali_gal @pinkpanda @chantell926 @ceejayjay18
Hey ladies sorry for the mass tag but here's all the tips I learned when I hosted in February! (Be warned its long!). Read the first six comments then am update about halfway down). Hope it helps! Lmk if there's anything I can do to help! Congrats and have a blast!
chantell926
This is great! Thank you so much! 💖
tlb1963
This is awesome❤️!
meg23
@tlb1963 thanks! I got a lot of advice when I hosted, so I wanted to pass it on!
proverbs_31
Hey - so remember how you said you wanted to help lol? Would you mind looking through my closet and give me any recommendations on my listings - like if I should update the cover photo or add/change anything? I got home from my trip last night and now I want to re-vamp my closet - improve current listings and add new ones. Thanks!! :)
tudie11
When I hit the button to share, does it go automatically to the host picks, or do I have to do something else? So it wouldn't just be a regular shsre...?
meg23
@tudie11 share to party, it'll go straight to the showroom. Easy peasy!
meg23
@proverbs_31 sure! Remind me in a. Coupl hours, will when I get off work! Don't wanna forget tho!
tudie11
Thanks, still terrified that I will somehow muck it up.
meg23
@proverbs_31 first of all I TOTALLY think it looks great as is! That being said I completely understand wanting to have everything looking perfect! I rearranged and took new pics of some stuff before I hosted!
That being said, keep reading for a few suggestions!
meg23
1. Definitely keep your wedding dress and veil at the top! I might even put them right on the second row under the party listing. With wedding season in full swing and the increased visitors in your closet, this us probably one of the best chances to get it sold!
2. Keep all your more expensive/ prettier/ ready to sell items higher
meg23
3. Purple statement necklace and the boho necklace listed later-- both look great but I think some brighter lighting might really make them pop! Maybe on your counter? Or alternately if you want a solid or lighter background put them on a pillowcase in a chair right under a window (zoom so the chair isn't visible of course)
4. Gold shoes-- all the pics are great! I might put either the 2nd or 4th as cover shot (4th has best view of front & back but the detail really pops on 2nd)
meg23
5. pastel pink top top w/ Peter Pan collar--- think it would show up better on a darker background. Maybe your armoire (I think!) that you have the white skirt with the purple flowers hanging from? (I hang all my light tops on mine, they look so much better!)
6. Plum dress-- you've got theming strip at the bottom that shows the fabric detail great! But maybe better lighting to show the style, the dress is a tad dark in the pics. Not sure where....
meg23
.....Maybe the same spot but at night when the sun is not shining behind it (which should be great lighting but I think it's giving it a glare?) or laid flat on the floor under a brighter light?
Those are the only ones I would play with a little. And DEFINITELY list as much new stuff as you can! Take advantage of the spotlight!
And seriously lmk if you need anything else!
proverbs_31
I wonder how quickly I can get one of those hangers like you have. I never did it before 😕
meg23
@proverbs_31 hmm can't remember how quick mine came in. It probably would get there in time! (Especially if you paid for quicker shipping-- not sure if it's worth that to you or not but the hanger is pretty cheap so it still wouldn't be bad). I think they look great as is tho! Just those couple that might look better with different lighting.
meg23
@proverbs_31 although my closet did look 10x better once I got mine. But mine didnt look as good as yours in the first place
dent0818
@waselman bookmark this guideline. It helped me soooo much!!!! Congrats sweetie!!!! Can't wait for your party!
nami001
@mrsstorer Sam here's the listing, make sure to bookmark it so it's in your likes 💕
mrsstorer
@nami001 Thanks, girl! ❤👍 I appreciate it!
nami001
@mrsstorer You're welcome & if you need help, just tag me. You might feel a bit overwhelmed with your newsfeed blowing up but just try to enjoy this moment. It's your time to shine & trust me it'll go by so fast 😘
nami001
@marianegreer here you go PFF, like this listing so you can refer to it later. Congrats again! So proud of you 💕
gasolineglam
@marianegreer
gasolineglam
lol! @nami001 beat me to it :)
nami001
@centerfoldvault Bwuahaha 😱, I'm like the stealth ninja
nami001
@battags424 Here you go, please like this listing so it'll be in your likes and you can refer to it when needed. Congrats again 💕
gasolineglam
@nami001 yes you are!
blushonme
Thanks for all your helpful tips. You are the Best!
proverbs_31
Thanks for the tip about checking to make sure the other hosts didn't already "like" an item! Good idea!!
shoplovelea
*whew* just did a refresher course. *slightly freaking out over here*
nami001
@mickydkat here's the listing, it'll help with your party 😘
jteach23
@smchop
smchop
Tyvm!!!:) ♡
cmc514
OK so what do you do (or how do you handle) those who tag you under listings? Its one thing if its a great listing, but what if it is not for one reason or another? Do you comment anything? Or what if you think something is a great pick, but a poor cover shot =( Thanks!
meg23
@pre_pa514
Honestly when it gets closer to time you won't be able to respond to every comment. If you don't want to use it, just don't reply. If its a maybe, then like it to save it but don't make any promises. If you like it but its a terrible pic, maybe suggest better lighting etc. But overall you don't have to give everybody an explanation of why you don't want to hp an item
cmc514
Hey! Thanks for offering to tag me in some listings. So if you see something that is an absolute OMG so perfect, then yes sure. Starting tomorrow or something though because my feed is CAH-RAZY right now! I posted what I did about not tagging me in a dozen listings b/c I had gotten that recently. When I go into someone's closet I also look around, for what I LIKE.
cmc514
So, tagging me in 10+ listings is only clogging up my already busy feed. I said of course its OK to tag me in 1-2 if you feel something really fits, and welp.... everyone has 2 and has been tagging me since! haha OH the FUN =)
cmc514
I do so many share groups that I have plenty closets to look through. I am also trying to keep up with the newer deserving poshers that have been recommended. I will have a better idea soon about what I need more of, and what I have plenty of. For instance, I can find a dress to fit this lovely theme so easily! Blouses too. So at this moment I need more cute little purses. But again...I still have plenty time! Thanks PFF!!
cmc514
I did have something to ask you but now I cannot remember....
cmc514
Sometimes I find it's hard to find a listing that hasn't already been chosen a few times previously! I want to showcase other items that need love too! =) (but also fit the theme lol)
cmc514
@meg23 @proverbs_31 Hey do you think rhinestone flip flops are OK for this theme? I'm trying to have a "something for everyone" variety, b/c what some may think is feminine or romantic can be a totally diff idea from mine! How about just plain black jeans also, to have some bottoms in there. It's so easy finding skirts & stuff, but I want to have a few pants/jeans also (other than floral print jeans). Thanks PFFs =) you da best
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 Yes, I think rhinestone flip flips totally fit the theme! Do they happen to be the brown j crew ones lol? Also, I think @meg23 shared before that someone told her - it's what YOU THINK. It's your interpretation, and your take on the theme. They are YOUR Host picks!! 😀...
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 And like @meg23 suggested, I also tried to incorporate stuff for everyone - so if you find pants (like the black ones) that fit, go ahead! Maybe not everyone is into romantic dresses, but you can find Feminine Style jeans, sneakers etc. Because trust me, if I'm going to wear sneakers, they're going to be Feminine looking ones lol!
cmc514
@proverbs_31 Awesome thank you! I totally agree lol. I'm trying to have a good mix of categories, so adding a few jeans is a good idea but of course I wanted something that can be dressy/sexy/romantic, and you can't go wrong with black! No they weren't brown j. crew ones, why do you have some?? hehe
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 No, not mine. I picked some as a HP from smchop
cmc514
Ohhh I do love her closet, she has some dresses I'm considering, and she tagged me in one so I figure she'd like to showcase it. @proverbs_31
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 Oh, and I did not ask people to tag me in their items, but that didn't matter. People tagged me all the time! It was great if I liked the item, but we simply CAN'T give them all a HP! I just didn't respond to most. And, expect people to tag you right up until and during the party lol. Some will just be one or 2, some will be like 10 things! People will also ask you to look in their closet during the party. I guess they don't understand how hard we work to curate a great spread of HPs.
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 Oh, and be careful because your news feed will be so inane, I missed a comment from a previous buyer about an item she was interested in. I didn't even notice the comment until I was bundling the item for a different buyer the next day! Oops. I felt really bad about that,especially since she had purchased from me before.
cmc514
@proverbs_31 Yeah no its already crazy! If you read about 5 comments up I explain why I specifically said there's no need to tag me in a dozen of your items! =) It's hard too b/c some people I want to give a HP to but I'm not loving anything in their closet, then there's others that have about 10 I could choose! Obviously I'm not doing that.
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 yeah, I read your previous comments - I guess my point was, you have to just ignore a bunch of tags and comments like @meg23 said, and do not feel bad about it lol!!
cmc514
Oh, right! I hear what you're saying now. Sorry 😜. Yes it's getting to that point! @proverbs_31
cmc514
@proverbs_31 Oh and you know what else is crazy, I will have already liked a couple things in someone's closet, then they still tag me in some things! LOL One I had even liked that very item! I'm like emmm, check your likes 😄. OK here's something if you ladies find that would be great (pls don't go out of your way), a dusty rose small purse or clutch or a pretty swimsuit, it is summer after all! I adore that Anthro one I have pic of, but can't find any! Thanks!
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 I'll keep my eyes peeled!
meg23
@pre_pa514 one thing that helps with the newsfeed is to set it to comments only. But if you do, check the offer tab frequently too. Don't wanna miss one before it expires!
Also I had the same frustration with everything I liked already being a HP, some I still chose bc I liked them so much, but I wanted the majority to me first time HPs.
meg23
@pre_pa514 ultimately tho, I learned not to worry so much about stuff like that and just pick the items that I love. It's my showroom! Lol. And no worries, I promise not to tag you like crazy, only if I see something that's absolutely perfect! And by all means lmk specific items you need help looking for, I helped @proverbs_31 search for a few things. As to the ones you mentioned, I used to have a dusty rose clutch with embroider flowers in my likes, I'll look and see if its still there!
meg23
@pre_pa514 any general categories you need more of? I know you mentioned pants. And I'm sure you have way too many dresses, skirts, and tops to choose from already! What about jewelry and accessories?
meg23
@pre_pa514 ok so I couldn't find that flowers clutch in my likes, but I did tag you in one that was in my likes that's a dusty rose and ivory combo (it's from my friend sarahtennis's closet, she also has awesome jewelry FYI). Anyway I'll keep looking for that dusty rose flowered one-- it would've been PERFECT!
meg23
@proverbs_31 I totally agree about sneakers! I only wear tennis shoes to work, and those are hot pink! Lol. We wear navy scrubs but I make it girly! Hot pink shoes, rose gold watch, etc. lol.
Great advice to Claire btw. You totally need to add some tips to this listing!
meg23
@jnc650 my tips are in the first six listings, after that its kinda discussion. Then I added an update about half way down.( Look for lots of red hearts and exclamation points.). Hope this helps!
proverbs_31
@meg23 That's funny because I only have 1 pair of sneakers and they are hot pink too lol! I wear them ALL the time. (although, my physical therapist did recommend I get a much needed new pair. I'm supposed to go to a certain place that works with you to get you the best ones for your feet... They better have pretty ones!!)
meg23
@proverbs_31 mine are skechers with a memory foam insole-- soooo comfy! Check them out!
cmc514
Thank you for the tag (I need to go find it!) and will def check out her closet. I need to go through my lights tonight and get an idea of where I'm at and need more of. I think I have enough jewelry, even found a beautiful cameo piece. I definitely have loads of dresses skirts, and tops. Even hair accessories. I liked a few jeans, not many shorts, and NO sneakers (yet anyways) lol. @proverbs_31
cmc514
I ended up finding a couple retro style one piece suits, and a pink and white Dior one. Hey, something for every price range like you said! I have some lace heels, red heels, nude heels etc, but I would LOVE a vintage shoe like the two I put in pic. @proverbs_31
meg23
@pre_pa514 the cameo piece sounds great! Do you have lots of pearls?!? As to the shorts, how about lace trimmed denim ones?
cmc514
I do have pearls! Love pearls. I have a friend who is the pearls queen, so of course I went to her closet first for that. I got your tags on the shorts. I wanted to ask you ladies @proverbs_31 I know I'm suppose to have someone share my closet but one previous host said that was a mistake she should have had more than one? Why what could happen?
meg23
@pre_pa514 I was actually looking for the lace trimmed denim ones like we'd talked about but those were even better! I don't know why she said that, maybe the person that she planned on forgot? I will definitely be sharing your closet during the party! And the night after!
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 I will plan to share your closet as well - maybe not necessary, but it can't hurt! And I had some lace trim denim shorts saved when I was hosting (didn't end up using them) but I'll look and see if they're still in my likes - I had actually thought of them before I read that comment!
cmc514
I found a few pairs of crochet shorts also today! And all those rompers, so darn cute! Just SO not anything I could wear! Seeing them all makes me want one though lol. And thank you SO much for sharing, I was going to have my BF do it, she has an acct but only to buy stuff, but she is so NOT posh savvy (she doesn't even know how to GO to my closet to like things for me, only sees them in her feed lol).
cmc514
I was going to be at her house so I figured nothing can go wrong, but oh boy... I don't know. I want to concentrate on my sharing more, so I don't screw anything up! ( @proverbs_31 see above too)
meg23
@proverbs_31 bwahaha once again we have EXACTLY the same taste and ideas! Great minds think alike!
meg23
@pre_pa514 yeah I'm thinking you might not want to count on her. Although I'm sure she means well! But you wouldn't want the added stress of having to try to share your stuff from her acct in addition to sharing your host picks, in the event she didn't know how. Better safe than sorry! The twin Megan's have you covered! 😆😝 @proverbs_31
cmc514
Ha the twin Megans! You like how I call you guys Megan 23 or 31 to differ who I'm talking to? 😄 Thank you tho that's so kind of you. Ugh I'm SO TIRED. I was going thru all my old HPs & searching for HPs in that hosts closet until 3 am. I woke up at 545 n can't fall back asleep BC all I can think about is POSH 😣. @proverbs_31
cmc514
I want to give so many ppl one but I can't. I hate that. Someone said to me "Ya choosing only 90 is hard...." I'm like 90!? I'll be lucky if I give myself 1 at this point! @proverbs_31
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 Yeah I love that haha the Twin Megans! 💜 And I did the same thing lol. I think I pulled an all nighter before my party, then only slept a few hours and was too excited... Er freaking out too much to sleep lol! Also, as @meg23 said it's ok to go a little over. I think I gave 100 and did 10 of my own, so 110 total. It's ok. Don't worry - it's your party - share what you want! (without going too far overboard lol) 😁
cmc514
Ohhhh totes forgot about the sharing a lil more. TY for the reminder! Yeah way too posh overloaded to sleep! It's sad too bc I def wanna give HPs to those who've gave em to me, some just don't have anything truly theme worthy. 😕 Others I could make it happen. Some ppl you wanna give 1+ to bc they have mult. Items &/or they've just been a fantastic person to ya. @proverbs_31
cmc514
Then there's the newbies who truly deserve one! I'm in mult share groups so they all deserve a look. 😣 Why am I telling u both all of this, U already know! Make my decisions for me! 😜 j/k (sorta) lol it's like when I'm staring at the same two things for30 min whether it be a movie to see or a dress to buy, I tell my BFF just choose for me! I can't decide! @proverbs_31
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 Maybe just try to relax, get some rest, do something else and get your mind of of it, and come back to it later? The night before my party I had about 85 solid choices, and needed to weed out the rest down to 15... Which turned into 25 lol. But I chose those 25 within just a few hours before my party. Some even within the last hour! Because by that point you HAVE to choose lol
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 Do you have everything else ready that you want to do, like a thank you listing, post-party sale listing, any price drop comments just before party time, your message to leave on all the HPs? NOT that you need all those, just ideas of what other people have done.
cmc514
NO 😩😩😭😭😫😫 I keep thinking about all that but it's not done. Quote finding is def soon. Post party sale is def happening, I was thinking of using my party listing to announce it? Gets the word out alright! I still have a few pics to upload myself, new stuff & re-dos. @proverbs_31
cmc514
@proverbs_31 price drop comments? Tell me about that.
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 Oh wow, you sound like me haha - I did all that stuff the last day too! I started my Sale a few days before my party, so I already had a sale listing (which came in handy when my party listing filled up) but I also posted the Sale on my party listing right after the party ended (so I have 2 sale listings now)...
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 The price drop comment is just what I called it when people lower the "price" of the party, and change the title... Like change your party title to "1 hour until party time" and drop the price to notify everyone... So "price drop comment" for lack of a better term lol. Just made it up haha
cmc514
@proverbs_31 ohhhh got it! 😜 DUH. I'll prob just say that, 1 hour to go. Haha. I wanted to do the sale before too but I hadn't prepped enough for the party yet since I was offline all weekend. Oh well. Heyyyy Megan 23 we waking U up yet?! Rise & shine!! Wakey Wakey hands off snakey! 😉 Or your working thinking, "omg these 2 early birds are chatty!"
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 And @meg23 told me how to start actually sharing, with tips to make sure it goes smoothly. So I did these 4 steps for EACH ITEM:
🎉ON MY PHONE:
1) SHARE (to the party, duh!)
2) COMMENT (Paste your HP message)
3) UN-LIKE (so you don't re-share)
🎉ON MY LAPTOP:
4) REFRESH the HP showroom and make sure the item showed up, and that you no longer "like" it (no red heart) - this way it's our if your likes so you know you shared it, and won't re-share it...
proverbs_31
🎉🎉🎉 Note: I also browsed what other hosts had shared every time I refreshed, so that I knew I wasnt giving a double Host Pick. It only happened to 1 item! I saw that another Host already shared an item that I was planning to share, so I "un-liked" it from my list, so that I wouldn't double share it. @pre_pa514
proverbs_31
Also what @meg23 said about pacing yourself is simple yet genious!!! (you know, like with standardized tests 😉) 100 items in 2 hours, so about 25 items every half hour. And - you may want to decide what item to share first and last, and when you want to share your items. I never thought of those until the party started lol! @pre_pa514
meg23
@pre_pa514 bwahaha sorry I missed all this so far, I usually don't get a chance to check my feed til my lunch break! Lol. But awesome advice from @proverbs_31
meg23
@pre_pa514 as to your comment, I know a lot of ppl do a quote but I forgot to hunt one til the last minute. I just did something generic. But I put flowers across the top and hearts across the bottom to make it stand out. (I posted it a couple times to one of my sold listings just to make sure it would line up right!
meg23
And I totally agree with @proverbs_31 about using the price drop notification on your party listing. Change the title to catch ppls eye. "Party day" or "one hour til party time" etc. some ppl make a separate thank you listing, but I used that same one just with a new picture!
meg23
@pre_pa514 see ⬆️. as to narrowing down the host picks, I made sure to give one to my closest pffs. Other than that, don't worry too much about ppl you "need" to give one to. No matter how much you try, there will be someone who doesn't get one. And ultimately it's not about ppl pleasing. It's about showcasing items you love. In hindsight I worried way too much about that.
meg23
@pre_pa514 yeah it's totally fine to go over! I mean don't do 200! But a few over is ok. I think I did about 120. 😔 whoops! Lol. But it was ok. And by all means share 10 of your own items! Don't let anybody tell you it's selfish or anything like that. It's one of the perks of hosting!
proverbs_31
Most (maybe all lol?) of my advice for Claire @pre_pa514 is really from you @meg23 ! And now we we have hijacked your party tip listing haha 😂
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 I agree with @meg23 (obviously! Because we are twins and practically carbon copies of each other in different geographies lol)... Anyway, yes! You are doing all this work and stressing out and doing a darn good job!!! *YOU* GET 10 HOST PICKS TONIGHT GIRLFRIEND!!!!!
meg23
@proverbs_31 that's fine! I wanted this listing to become a discussion post! And @pre_pa514 I totally agree with Megan, quit stressing! Lol. Seriously just have fun!
cmc514
@meg23 @proverbs_31 you girls rule! =) OK um, I still need to organize my likes. I finally organized my closet after uploaded new pics, and dontcha know a "tops & jackets" party starts?! So not touching my closet again until tomorrow! LOL
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 Gotcha covered 😉
cmc514
@proverbs_31 @meg23 could/should I choose one if it says "coming soon" ??
meg23
@pre_pa514 I think that's fine bc it's still considered a "shopable" listing!
cmc514
TY!
proverbs_31
@pre_pa514 I wouldn't because Posh says they want stuff that is available
cmc514
Oh good point @proverbs_31
meg23
@pre_pa514 @proverbs_31 hmm. I take that to mean stuff that can not be purchased. Sold listings, "meet the seller" etc. versus "coming soon" can be purchased, just not right away. (I honestly don't see the point of listing it until it's available, but a lot of ppl do). I guess this is a gray area we should probably ask posh customer service about.
meg23
@proverbs_31 @pre_pa514 here's how I might decide it. If the seller had it listed as coming soon but it was technically available for purchase (sorta like a preorder), but there was an option to hit the buy button, then I say go for it. If they've got is listed as "unavailable" where the buy button usually is, then maybe steer clear. What do yall think?
meg23
@pre_pa514 don't forget to look thru your host picks prior to the party to make sure none have sold! If they have, figure out which alternate to replace them with!
meg23
@pre_pa514 also as @mbvaughn famously stated "potty before you potty!" Seriously take a bathroom break before the party, and line up plenty of snacks and drinks nearby. Then get comfy and get ready to party!
meg23
@pre_pa514 I also recommend taking a breather right before the party starts. About an hour before, check your newsfeed then get away! Watch tv, read a book, etc. for sanity's sake! Lol
cmc514
HAHAHAHAHA @mbvaughn that's awesome. I will for sure!! I get the nervous pees too lol, like even if I don't have to go, I still have to go!
cmc514
And break?? Hmmmm, I will try. I still wanted to do a sale... meh.
meg23
Hahaha! I get the "nervous pee" too! And I just meant the last hour before it starts!
cmc514
Oh and yes the lace trimmed denim shorts I had picked out sold! but that's ok, I really have zero room.
cmc514
Meg did you do 120 including yours or no?
meg23
Yep that was total!
meg23
@pre_pa514 yep that was total!
cmc514
That is SO HARD lol! I'm in too many share groups, never EVER is it bad to have too many friends... until party time lol
tennis4k
@meg23 new to Posh, have a couple host picks very excited. Your tips here are awesome! One question, how do you rearrange your closet?❤️
meg23
@tennis4k share them in the order you want them to appear, sharing the bottom items first. Then they will be rearranged with what you've shared most recently at the top
travelbugginger
I ran across a comment by Claire @pre_pa514 this morning saying that you had a wonderful post on tips for hosting. (Congratulations again on last night's party, Claire. 🎉 ...had a chance to stop in briefly while traveling... so pretty🌸). Hosting will be a ways off for me, I'm sure, but this will be great help if the time comes. Thank you for this well done post! Karen & Linda, thought this might interest you. @kcford24 @lhaag721
tennis4k
@meg23 Thank You❤️❤️❤️
meg23
@pre_pa514 so did you have a blast? Wasn't it so much simpler and easier than we work it up to be in our heads before hand? Any tips you would like to add? Lessons learned or maybe what you'd do different next time? @proverbs_31 feel free to chime in too!
proverbs_31
@meg23 You read my mind! I keep thinking to ask you @pre_pa514! This weekend has been kinda crazy for me. I'm playing catch up on a lot of things.... But I def want to hear about your experience Claire!!
proverbs_31
@alysha_worthen Just wanted to tag you here in case you find it helpful. I did!! My friend @meg23 wrote these awesome tips after hosting. I know it's a long thread, but there's tons of good info here, with tons of Q&A after Megan's tips! 💜
alysha_worthen
@proverbs_31 You're the best!
proverbs_31
@onechicday @installerhd Here it is 😁
nami001
@installerhd Here's the help tips for first time co-hosts. Congrats again 💕
debbie043059
@installerhd Rose, Here are some great tips from Megan @meg23 on Co-Hosting💕💕💕
proverbs_31
@drgillie Here are the tips on hosting! It helped me a ton! My friend Megan @meg23 is awesome 😊 Please ask us if you have questions!
drgillie
@proverbs_31 Thank You!☀️ Meg I'll be bugging you💙
proverbs_31
@jessica10908 This helped me a ton before I hosted!! Great tips here, if you want to check it out!
nami001
@jteach23 Here you go PFF
jteach23
@ellecoboutique
nami001
@lamora Here you go PFF, like this listing and refer to it when you have a chance. Congrats again! So well deserved and you've worked hard for this. Woot woot 💕
nami001
@pastelsky here you go, here's the help listing. Like it so you can refer to it later. Your newsfeed will be blowing up soon & you might miss it. Congrats again 💕
pastelsky
so helpful!! thanks for taging me @nami001 i will def reference this! 💖
nami001
@pastelsky You're welcome! So excited to have 808 in the house hosting!! Make sure to like the other listings too and if you need help, just tag me. Congrats again!!
mrsmadariaga
Thx for sending me this way Claire @pre_pa514 👍👍 Shating with @rmccouture 😘
cmc514
@mrsmadariaga You're so welcome! There's not only great information up top and also halfway down, but along the way we've had conversations about hosting here and have talked about many tips!
wendac
@hotmommy check it out. Very helpful!!
wendac
Thanks so much for taking the time to write all of this. Found it to be very helpful!!
nami001
@hrachal here you go PFF, like this listing so it'll be in your likes and you can look it over later.
nami001
@crassvitsa here's the help tips I was telling you about. Like it so it's in your likes. Congrats again 💕
nami001
@mykidsfault here's the help listing for 1st time hosts. Pls like so you'll have easy access to it. Good luck & congrats again 💕
mykidsfault
@meg23 This is great advice! @nami001 Thanks for tagging me!
nami001
@jansjems Here you go PFF, here's the listing I was telling you about. Courtesy of @meg23
wendac
@gemsbyjoan great info!!😘
elajoydesigns
@meg23 this was very helpful thank you! Here you @almostmidnight
travelbugginger
Thank you so much for this post, Megan. 🌸 I've been saving it in my "likes" for one day (way in the future, I thought) when I might be invited to host. Thanks to a couple of good Posh friends and much to my surprise, that day isn't far off at all. Thought you might find this helpful, Ladies! 🌸 @lhaag721 @kcford24 Thanks again, Megan! 😀
meg23
@travelbugginger congrats! So excited for you! Now it's finally your time to shine! If you have any questions or need any help just lmk!
nami001
@drea04 This is the help listing I was telling you about. Lots of helpful info. Please make sure to like this listing so you can read over it when you have time. Courtesy of @meg23. Hi pff Meg!!!
nami001
@jsuchs please like this listing so you'll have easy access to it later. Lots of helpful tips for when you host your party. Courtesy of @meg23 💕
flutter_buys
@lhaag721 a good read!! 💕😉
lynda721
@kcford24 Definitely a good read.
nami001
@kayydev Here's the help listing. Lots of helpful tips. Congrats again! Courtesy of @meg23
flowersnmyheart
@meg23...HI Megan!!...Thank You for Taking the Time to Compile This VERY Informative Listing!!!....I have "Jotted Down"....Photographed/Printed this Information for My Party Prep!!!....I Truly APPRECIATE You and ALL You Have Done for US...Your PFF's!!! 😻👍😻👏😻🎉😻🌟😻🎊😻💋💋
meg23
@flowersnmyheart no problem, hope it helps you! And congrats on hosting! Don't get too stressed about it, it's really easy! And most of all, have fun!
nami001
@mk4 Here you go PFF, make sure to like this before it gets lost under a sea of notifications. It's really helpful & as long as you have it in your likes you can read up on it later. Congrats again! So proud of you 💕 Courtesy of @meg23
wendac
@christinenlove thought this might be helpful for you! It was very helpful for me when I cohosted my first party! Good info. :)
byikedela
This is very helpful!!!! I'm a first time co host and I'm grateful for this!!!
proverbs_31
@ikedela To help make it easier for you, here it is 💜 It helped me a ton! I'm around if you have questions, and @meg23 is obviously awesome 😁
proverbs_31
@ikedela oh, you already found it! Yay! This will help you be the hostest with the mostest 😊
meg23
@ikedela congrats on hosting! Glad this has been helpful, lmk if you have any questions!
nami001
@leemay Congrats on your party again! Here is the help listing I was telling you about. Like this so you'll have easy access to it later. Courtesy of @meg23 💕
nami001
@chongkiana Here's another help listings. I saw you were tagged by Clara on the other one. This has lots of helpful info. Good luck with your party. Don't be nervous - just have a blast! This is courtesy of @meg23
chongkiana
@nami001 Thank You so much just liked both of the listings!!! :)
nami001
@chongkiana You're so welcome. If you need any help, feel free to tag me any time ok? xoxo
nami001
@relisabeth12 here's the help listing for first time co-hosts. Good luck with your party but most importantly just have a blast 💕
nami001
@everelis Here's the help listing for first time co-hosts. Like this and just go over it before your party tonight. Good luck and have fun!
nami001
@amocie here you go PFF, help listing for your first party 💕 courtesy of @meg23 😘
proverbs_31
@twinkletoestoni Just wanted to make sure I had pointed this out to you! Sorry if I already did lol. It helped me SO MUCH! I would have been so lost without it lol. Good luck getting up all your new listings! You'll do great! Seriously so excited for you!!
read247
More great tips! @shari23114
wendac
@shari23114 here is the post that was very helpful. 👍
nami001
@vivaware Here's a help listing for first time co hosts. Courtesy of @meg23 . Congrats on your party again 💕
read247
@shari23114 See if this one makes more sense to you.
shari23114
@read247 Thanks dear, it does make more sense than yours lol 👍. I can't keep up with all the messages, there's hundreds. I still haven't finished this mornings when I woke up. Ugh! 😁
meg23
@shari23114 glad this has helped you! If you have any questions just lmk!
sdjean
@goldrose48 @lo_la81 @kat_ellis This is an informative and fun thread describing what a party host goes through to prepare for and host a Posh party.
rufflepunk
Wow!! This is a fantastic post! Thank you for the tag @sdjean
cmc514
@kianalv here it is! It's a lot of info. Scroll through it when you have time. 💛 Congrats again. I'm so happy for you. It will be a hectic but fun blast!
kianalv
Wow this was so helpful!! Thank you so much!! Thanks for the tag too @pre_pa514 😉
amocie
@luxlauren This really helped a lot!!!
meg23
@amocie so glad this helped Chandra! And CONGRATS on hosting tonight! Deep breath--relax and HAVE FUN! You've got one of my fave themes! I can't wait to see your HPs! @luxlauren if you have any questions between now & your party just lmk!
wendac
@1shoppingmomma thought this might be helpful for you. I had my first party in July. A lot of great tops here. Have fun and enjoy!!❤️
1shoppingmomma
@suefladeboe this will help you.
proverbs_31
@alimikiger I know it's a long thread by now lol, but don't be overwhelmed! Megan wrote lots of good stuff at the beginning, and people have added tips along the way. I shared some tips about HOW to start sharing (June 19th - if that helps you find it in the thread!) - mostly what I learned from my awesome PFF Megan @meg23 :)
redumbrella
@proverbs_31 a Thank you Megan!😊👍🏻 you're the best!
proverbs_31
@jessprim1 Here are some awesome tips on hosting your First party. Thought you might like to check it out :) Congrats again! See you tomorrow night!
redumbrella
@hsd_fashion Demi! This listing helped me a lot too!!! If you have a chance read all the first comments with all the tips for co hosting a Party!!!!😘💕💕💕
global_wardrobe
@alimikiger you're a doll for sharing this! Thank you!
redumbrella
@hsd_fashion You're very welcome😊👍🏻 thanks so much @proverbs_31 Megan !!! I will be sharing this listing a lot!!! Tons of good info here😘💕💕💕
nami001
@hsd_fashion here's the help listing. Like this so you'll have easy access to it later. Listing is courtesy of @meg23. Congrats on your party again 💕
rocketcitypugs
@meg23 Megan!!!!! These are wonderful tips!!!!! I will be directing everyone here!!! 💞
rocketcitypugs
@biddy719
meg23
@teresamarie01 I forgot to tell you there's an update halfway down
rocketcitypugs
@meg23 ok. I will check it out! I'm going to write it all down! Lol. Do you think it's a good idea to add a lot of stuff to my closet now till the party?
meg23
@teresamarie01 absolutely! You'll get a lot more visitors in your closet than usual the next couple weeks! Also some ppl make a "party sale" listing advertising special deals leading up to their party.
proverbs_31
@dmaffei Since it's your first party, I thought this might be helpful! My PFF wrote this up, and it helped me A TON! I would have been lost without it! 💜
wendac
@lucidemotion this was very helpful for me. Good luck and enjoy the ride!😊
nami001
@misslisamarie Congratulations again! Here's another help listing for first time co-hosts. Like it so you can refer to it when needed. Listing is courtesy of @meg23 💕
nami001
@gnrstreasures Here you go PFF, this is the help listing I was telling you about. Lots of helpful tips. Make sure to like this so you can refer to it later. Congratulations again! I'm so proud of you! Listing is courtesy of @meg23 💕
nami001
@dbush3662 Here's the help listing I was telling you about. Courtesy of @meg23
dent0818
@sommar this is very helpful! It sure helped me when it was my time for party. Can't wait to cheer you on. 💗🎉💃🏽
sommar
@dent0818 Becky, thank you so much for the tag. You're awesome. @meg23 Megan- this is great! I will probably have to go back to it every day because I keep thinking I'm missing some huge important step! Lol.
meg23
@sommar keep it in your likes and it'll be handy, km if you have any questions
sommar
Thanks soooo much! 💞
sommar
OK I thought of a question. This probably won't be the last One I think I'll be either. LOL if I give my co-hosts (no clue who they are yet) a HP, as suggested, do I tell them in advance? I so appreciate your willingness to answer questions!
meg23
@sommar it's completely up to you. While I've heard of ppl telling their cohosts &/or PFFs in advance, most ppl like to surprise them. Also most cohosts share 10 items of their own (which is absolutely allowed by the rules!)....
meg23
@sommar .... Since these go to the showroom, it's essentially like giving yourself ten HPs. That being the case I didn't give any to my hosts since they were sharing their own anyway. Make sense?
sommar
Ohhhh okay. That makes sense. So if I share my own, I can't list it as a "Host Pick" can I? I mean since I did it myself....
meg23
@sommar I didn't buy some ppl do
sommar
Lol it seems weird to me! Okay....well I will surely message you again before my party. How soon do I find out who I co-host with? Is it the same time I find out the theme? I'm so anxious.
meg23
@sommar I found out I was hosting only a week and a half before my party, got the theme and found out cohosts five days before. Not much prep time!
meg23
@sommar that's why I divided this listing into time frames so you can see what you can be working on in the meantime. For example even tho you can't pick HP's yet, you can narrow down a list of closets you want to award one to.
meg23
@sommar also add any new items you have been meaning to list. And share your closet like crazy! Especially your party listing. It will draw ppl in to look at your closet. I got more sales in the week and a half leading up to my party than I usually do in 3 months!
sommar
@meg23 Oh wow! Okay, thank you so much! I've started to look at some closets. I hope the theme is something super fun!
meg23
@sommar it'll be fun no matter what! Even if it's different than your personal style preferences or the theme you were hoping for it'll make you think outside your usual box. Plus picking HP's is kinda like "shopping" with no budget or she's constraints. Really fun!
sommar
I am SO excited to pick the HP's! In fact, I'm so excited I was even selected to co-host! 🎉🎉I've been hoping and waiting! It's going to be a blast! & I like that idea....shopping without constraints! Lol.
meg23
@sommar the worst part is narrowing it down to 100! I could've easily done 500! Lol.
sommar
I know! & I was totally unaware that it had to be categories too. Now I really have to watch myself! Haha. Too much fun!
meg23
@sommar it doesn't have to be categories, I just personally wanted s good mix. I didn't want to have tons of shoes and no dresses.
nami001
@lorilouie Here's a help listing with helpful tips for your party. Congratulations again. Help listing courtesy of @meg23 💕
read247
And here is another great listing! @tamaralite
nami001
@samjane010 here's a help listing. Great advice & will help you with your party. Congrats again. Listing is courtesy of @meg23 💕
sommar
Oh okay, got it! You've been peach! Thank you💞
nami001
@lorriebug - Like this listing so you can refer to it as needed. Lots of helpful info to help you with your first party. Congrats again! Courtesy of @meg23
nami001
@kden_wallace Here's a help listing for first time co-hosts. Please like this so you can refer to it later. Your newsfeed will be in triple digits soon! Congrats PFF! I'm so thrilled for you. You're going to have such a blast. Enjoy every minute 💕
kden_wallace
@nami001 Emy, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! 😘😘😘
proverbs_31
@harmonyh Ok I know this is a crazy long thread by now haha, but it seriously was SO helpful to me when I hosted! My PFF Megan wrote a lot of tips in the beginning, and people have asked questions and added tips since then. It's a long thread, but worth it! 💜
autumnlynn3
Thank you so much for writing this!! I just got the email! Whoo hoo!! This seriously helped so much!! 😘💜💕❤
meg23
@autumnlynn3 congrats on hosting! Glad this helped! Lmk if you have any questions
autumnlynn3
Awesome! Thanks again!
nami001
@kaciopea here's a help listing for first time co-hosts. Courtesy of @meg23 💕
meg23
@ericaegan pretty much a short spiel about how much I loved posh then told how long I'd been on it, how many sales and host picks I'd gotten, etc. then politely asked to be considered next time they needed new hosts. You'll get an initial "thanks for your interest" email but it was 2 months before I was asked to host
nami001
@mtakata25 Here's a help listing for first time co-hosts. Lots of helpful info. Congrats again 💕
nami001
@jaekuma - Pff, here's another help listing. Like it as soon as you see it so you can refer to it when you have time. Your notifications are going to be going crazy. Congrats again!
elajoydesigns
@cileia this was very helpful to me 😊
cileia
@pjmack Thank you so much! Great stuff!
proverbs_31
@cileia Here are some great tips that Claire and I both used for our parties, written by my awesome PFF and Posh twin Megan (yes, another Megan!) @meg23. I know it's really long, but really good too! You can see the discussion between Claire, Megan, and Me starting around June 12 in the thread 😊
cileia
@proverbs_31 Thank you
I have this link.
proverbs_31
@cileia Also, part way down on June 19th is good stuff 😁
proverbs_31
@kellidavis05 This helped me so much! Congrats again on your first party! 🎉
kellidavis05
Meg, thank you SO much! I sent my letter in during the month of April...I started my HP list shortly after to avoid "crunch time" :) I will def use this! Thank you @proverbs_31 Megan, for tagging me! <3 Kelli
meg23
@kellidavis05 what a great idea to make use of that time while you're waiting! Then you have that much already done! Great time management tip!
kellidavis05
Haha! That is the first time EVER that anyone has mentioned my name in the same sentence as "great time management"! :) I am the queen of procrastination! Feel free to tag me if you come across new compliant closets!
meg23
@kellidavis05 hahahahaha I'm a professional procrastinator myself! Lol
proverbs_31
@alise28 Here are some awesome tips written by my PFF and Posh twin Megan @meg23. It's a long thread, but worth it!
proverbs_31
@infinitelyposh Great tips here for first time party hosts, written by my PFF Megan @meg23. It's a long thread, but worth it! Hope it helps! Congrats again! 🙌 😁🎉😘
infinitelyposh
@proverbs_31 Perfect!!! Thank you so much!
leliluv
Another great posting with help for 1st time co-hosts! @hello_kimmy @goodchic
nami001
@happystore - Here's a help listing for first time co-hosts. Very useful. This listing is courtesy of @meg23. Congrats again!
kden_wallace
@meg23 @nami001 As I am working towards my Party date in three days😱😱 I am finding this listing the most helpful!!! I can't thank you enough Megan for putting this together, the time you spent on it had to be time consuming but for us first timers it is a blessing! And Emy thank you for sending me this way...You ladies are truly amazing!!!😘💕💕💕💕 Now just waiting on my theme so I can get this Party going!😁
kden_wallace
@happystore Christine, definitely check this one out! It is by far the most helpful!! Good luck my sweet friend!!!😉😘
meg23
@kden_wallace glad it's been useful! Lmk if you have any questions!
proverbs_31
@harmonyh Did I tag you here yet? My PFF Megan (yes, same name as me, and also my Posh twin!) wrote this after her party, and it helped me a ton!! It's long, but chock full of good stuff! 💜
proverbs_31
@kden_wallace Ha I was just gonna tag you here!! Glad you've already been introduced to my PFF Megan @meg23! These are awesome tips!
kden_wallace
@proverbs_31 Couldn't agree more! Thank you again Megan!😘
infinitelyposh
This is so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing! I cant wait to Host on 10.14 I'm really nervous. There's definitely a lot more work that needs to been done then I thought! ekkk
infinitelyposh
@proverbs_31 I had to say thank you again for sharing this with me! I'll definitely be putting these tips into action! Thank you! :)
marsala
Hi, what do you mean "paste your comment, then share? ". This is a great help for first time party hosts. Thank you.
meg23
@marsala hi Helen thanks for reading! Most hosts like to leave a comment in each listing. Something short but cute and fun letting the posher know you've picked their item for a HP. To avoid typing every time, just copy and paste! (Copy while you're still in the typing screen before you post the comment). Hope this clarifies!
marsala
Thank you sooooo much. Will come back with more questions tomorrow. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
4doggypawz
@meg23 Thank you so much I appreciate any information!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
meg23
@lazulitect no problem! Happy to help! The original tips are in the first 6 comments. I added an update later on (look for red exclamation points). The whole thread is a good discussion on hosting, but it's kinda long. One host said she took screenshots of the tips to be easy to access, another wrote them all down. Whatever works. Lmk if you have any questions!
proverbs_31
Ladies, Have I tagged you here yet? My PFF (and Posh twin!) Megan has written up awesome tips for hosting a party! It helped me SO MUCH!! Let me know if you still need someone to share your closet to the party the night of (since you can only share 10 of your own items that night). Ask if you have any questions, and HAVE FUN!! @aflattery @chirocarly @thestarrynight @alise28 @marie5143 @daughtry @amywhip
marie5143
@proverbs_31 💐 Mahalo Megan 💞❤️🌺😘
amywhip
@proverbs_31 ...thank you! This is so helpful!
proverbs_31
@glittergirlmimi Here are some awesome Tips that my PFF Megan @meg23 put together for First time Party Hosts! 💜 Hope it helps!! And feel free to ask if you have any questions! 😘
nami001
@xoallison12ox Hi Allison! Here's the help listing I was telling you about. Like this so you'll have it in your likes and can refer to it later. Get ready because your newsfeed is about to explode. Congrats again!!
kmartella
Thank you for these tips!! They will definitely come in handy for my party next month! xo
meg23
@kmartella no problem hope it does help! Lmk if you have any questions!
flowersnmyheart
@bethwf...some VERY Helpful Tips on Hosting!!!
wildboutfashion
@flowersnmyheart Thanks! 😊💓
nami001
@tanixtragedy Here's the help listing I mentioned. Like it so you'll have it in your likes and can refer to it later. Congrats again PFF💞🎉🎊
redumbrella
@tinitime this helped me so much 😊
tinitime
@alimikiger wow, great! this definitely exceeds in the useful tip category:)
redumbrella
@tinitime yes☺ this listing is awesome!!! But most important thing have fun!!! 💖💖💖
resthomas
Hi, im hosting my 1st posh party in december, i read your tips🌺💝💋im so glad you did this and that it found me... Can you look at my closet and give me a few tips PLEASE. I can use all the help i can get... I started to make A list of closets for HPs... what can I do to make my closet ready???💋😒
meg23
@resthomas I'll be happy to check your closet out, but my general tips as far as "cleaning up the closet" are to move your best listings to the top (your best cover shots but also your big ticket items that you really want to sell) and to add any new listings you've been meaning to! You'll get a lot of traffic through your closet and most likely several sales!
meg23
@resthomas and btw congrats on hosting! Lmk if you have any more questions! Keep reading down this listing, I added an update later and several other ppl have added some great comments!
nami001
@resthomas Hi ya PFF, here's the help listing I was telling you about. Your newsfeed is going to be going crazy so please like this when you see it so you can go over it when you have time. Lots of helpful tips to help you with yue first party. Congratulations again 💕
4doggypawz
@swannsong This is another great amazing posher with such great tips and advise!!!!
redumbrella
@misskris74 Hey hey Kristin! This listing help me a lot for my first Party❤️❤️❤️❤️ need to read the first comments😘💕💕💕
misskris74
@alimikiger This is great! Very helpful, thanks so much! 💕
redumbrella
@misskris74 You're very welcome 😘 💕 💕 it help me a lot! I was very lost lol😜
redumbrella
@resthomas Hey hey Robin!!! This listing is awesome! I was really lost til I read all the first comments! I share a lot, so if I come across your co hosts I'll tag you PFF💖💖💖
resthomas
@lazulitect ...
flowersnmyheart
@muneewoo
proverbs_31
@lalalacy12 Just wanted to tag you here. My PFF Megan @meg23 wrote these great tips for first time party hosts. It helped me a ton when I hosted!! Hope it helps you too! 😘 I know it's become a long thread, but its worth it! Any questions, just ask!
lovelacy
@proverbs_31 Thanks so much! I will definitely be reading this. I appreciate the help😀
lovelacy
So helpful!! Thanks for putting so much time into this.
wendac
@pinkdiamonds this was very helpful for me when I had my first party. 👍😊
pinkdiamonds
@wendac omg thank you hun! Im getting kinda nervous but excited! I coukd use all the advive! Thsnk you!
gallery_of_gems
@chiqtita Here is a Fabulous post of step by step of what to do!! Sending Posh support is the first step, & it may take a few months to get a response back from them, I think it was about 3 months before I got my response. Then you will get the email invite to host!!💖💖💖
chiqtita
@rnicu00 thank you so much !! I appreciate it!
chiqtita
@rnicu00 one more qn. To like what percentage do you think hosting exposes your closet? Thx
gallery_of_gems
@chiqtita You are welcome Hun!! It definitely brings more exposure to your closet! With you being very active in share groups, you know what it's like to see your feed blow up in the hundreds in just a few hours, I am sure!😉. In the last few days before the party, my feed would hit 1,000 in 1hr! Poshers leaving comments & share bombing your closet, tagging u in items for potential HP's! It really explodes! What really brings the attn. is......
meg23
@rnicu00 thanks for tagging PFFs to this listing, loved your party last night btw! Hope you had a blast hosting! @chiqtita lmk if you have any questions! It took me about 2 months to find out as well, in the meantime just be as active as possible, especially at parties. I'm sure you'll get selected tho! Good luck!
gallery_of_gems
@chiqtita when you get your party date, it's usually a few months in advance! So if you go ahead & make your party announcement listing then everybody starts spreading the word & tagging everyone, & your party announcement is full of so many closet tags it is unreal!! You can't go thru all of them!! So u get a lot of pre-party exposure time, so u can run sales & whatever. I think a lot of Stellar Posh closets "followed" me just because I was hosting-may not have been seen if I wasn't!😉😉
gallery_of_gems
@meg23 You are more than welcome!! Thank you so much for having this put together!! This is a tremendous help, & this is what helped me be able to successfully host last night!!😉💖. Thank you for your support & kind words!!😘💕
meg23
@rnicu00 wow you were fortunate to have that much prep time, my date was only 3 weeks after I got my email! @chiqtita either way you will still wait a while after you get your email and date before your theme. Sometimes you may not get your theme til a week before (4 days in my case!) in the meantime you can make a list of closets to include then pick specific items once you get your theme
chiqtita
@meg23 & @rnicu00 thank you so much for the info.. I am dying to host now:) it sounds fun!!
meg23
@rnicu00 no problem girlie glad I could help! @chiqtita it is! It's fun looking for host picks-- like shopping with no size or price limitations! It's also fun to get to showcase your style! The coolest part is getting to see your first host pick show up in the showroom! Surreal!
gallery_of_gems
@meg23 @chiqtita Yes, I got my notice in the beginning of October!! I don't know if that was good or bad, since u don't know the theme until the week before!!😝. I was searching so many closets & had many marked but didn't know exactly what I was going to be picking for!! HA!! Lol The anxiety was killing me!! It is a ton of fun & believe me, I want to host again!!😊. I think u have to wait 6 months before u can send another email to host again? Does that sound right?
meg23
@rnicu00 I had originally thought it was 6 months but seems like I read somewhere it was just 3?? I waited 6 before I asked again. I just sent off a request for a second party about a month ago. We'll see!
couturegemz
@piizzazz
flowersnmyheart
@resthomas
redumbrella
@carec Hey hey Carrie!!! This listing helped me so much!!! Please read the first comments it will explain it all for you 😊😘💕💕💕💕
elajoydesigns
@medranoloren this info helped me sooo much when I hosted 😊💕
lifeisgood63
Megan, you are awesome, thank you!! This was very helpful. I am soo soo sooooo excited and such a great honor! MY PFF's You have left me speechless!! You have all touched my heart. Please let me thank you properly, please no return shares. I will be sharing soon! Luv you all! Molly😍😘😍
fashionista21
Ah-may-zing post! 💞
nami001
@grace4d Here you go PFF, really helpful tips 💕 for first time co-hosts 💞 congratulations again
misskris74
@peacheygirl Here is some great info! Thanks for this helpful post @meg23 💕
redoyou
Hey this is awesome!!! I just received "the email " yesterday afternoon that I'll be cohosting 12/29 at noon and @proverbs_31 shared your closet and this helpful guide with me (thank you btw @proverbs_31 😘) it's really nice to know what to expect next when it's your first time! 😁
nami001
@chloejoy15 here's a help listing for first time co-hosts 💕
chloejoy15
Love this listing!! Well done So excited to be hosting soon and I will take this all to heart! 💗 Thank you @proverbs_31 for the tag! This is amazing. PS-- Christ-follower here 🙋🏻 Love to see how many Christians are on Posh. It has really surprised me!
nami001
@auchieau48 Here is the listing I was talking about. Great info for 1st time hosts. Please like this listing so that you have it in your likes and can look over it later. Your newsfeed is going to be super crazy haha. Congrats again 💕
auchieau48
Thank you @nami001 @meg23!! 💞💞 This will be so helpful!
proverbs_31
@ptl8 These are the tips I followed when I hosted. Hopefully you'll need them at some point!! :) But for now, it might give you an idea of what the hosts are doing to prepare for their big day :)
redumbrella
@debbimiller Hi Debbi! This post helped me tremendously on my first posh party!!! If you have the time read the first posts!!!😘💕💕💕 Allie.
tburg21
This is great! Thanks for all your time and effort put into this!
meg23
@tburg21 thAnks! It took a while! I did it the week after I hosted my party. Several ppl I knew were hosting soon or applying to host. I got tired of typing the same tips over and over. Plus I worried I'd forget a lot after it had been a while so I made this listing while it was fresh on my mind
tburg21
My 3 months isn't up until January 26th. I have a lot to learn. I don't know how to become a suggested user but I'm going to dig through your site until I find it! I know it is in here ! Every other tip anyone could ever need is- AGAIN THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!
proverbs_31
@muneewoo Have you seen this? My friend Megan @meg23 wrote it. It helped me a TON when I hosted! Hope it helps! 😘
meg23
@muneewoo 😆wow Mandy I didn't know this post had made it to the google results! Good to know! 👍 seriously tho hope it helps, and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Hope you have a great time hosting! Can't wait to party with you!
meg23
@muneewoo thanks so much for your sweet words of encouragement! When I hosted last February I was clueless! The email from posh have some basic guidelines but not a lot of detailed "how to". Fortunately I had a couple PFFs who had hosted before that were a HUGE help to me!
meg23
@muneewoo I knew a few ppl who were hosting the week after me, and a couple PFFs who were trying to get selected as a host. I wanted to pass on all the info I'd learned but got tired of typing it over and over! Plus I knew by the time my PFFs hosted I might forget. And then this idea was born!
meg23
@muneewoo I have recently sent in my email asking to host a second party, by the time I hear back and get a date (if I'm selected), it'll have been over a year since my first party. I will need a refresher myself! I will probably be reading my own listing! 😆😜
gallery_of_gems
@chloejoy15 Here is the listing that helped me, esp to help organize & for when the party started!! 😉😉😊😊
kimgaffen
@grace4d This was also so helpful. I just hosted last week and reading these comments made me feel not so nervous.
queensgp
This is great, thank you! Now that we can connect to Pinterest, I've kept all my possible HPS there and b then asked my cohosts to share their HP boards so we don't replicate!
berniesangel
@meg23 OMG! You are Awesome!! TYSM for doing this! I was scared! Still am!!
meg23
@gonecoastal that's a great idea! The Pinterest synching option didn't come out until after I hosted so I didn't have that option, but it sounds like it would work great!
meg23
@teenmomx3 don't be scared! It's really not hard at all. You'll do great! Lmk if you have any questions!
queensgp
@meg23 Yeah it's so new, I'll let you know how it goes!
queensgp
@diane65202 These are good too!
bestbuycloset
@meg23 thank you for the tips! I'm hosting my really 1st 2.29.16 at 7:00pm this listing helping slots! Really appreciate🙏💕 I'm so new at this if I do have some questions may you please walk me through? I'm really appreciate ❤️
meg23
@princesskitty congrats! It's not hard, you'll do great! But you can definitely ask if you have any questions, I'll be happy to help
bestbuycloset
@meg23 ty so much!❤️ do I have to choose couple closets to host with me?
proverbs_31
@debbimiller Have you seen this yet? My friend Megan @meg23 wrote it. She's incredible!! It helped me a ton!! I know it's gotten pretty long, but absolutely worth reading!! 😘
queensgp
@diane65202 and here is the 2nd one again.
diane65202
@gonecoastal Thanks, I did read those
livealohagrl
Thanks!!! So informative! I'll definitely be coming back to re-read 😉
cmc514
@chloejoy15 Here it is! Megan is a HUGE help too. When you have the time, scroll through because we (and many others) have talked about a lot of the most common concerns or ideas when it comes to party time. I hope this helps! Always feel free to tag me for anything!
chloejoy15
@cmc514 thank you! ❤️
warrior04
@stillfabafter3 when you are ready, this is a good read too, love!
nami001
@curious_closet Here you go, helpful tips for your party ❣
curious_closet
@nami001 thanks for the info! Much appreciated!!
nami001
@curious_closet You're welcome 💕 our party is going to be epic!
livealohagrl
@bestbuycloset hi!! Looks like we'll be co-hosting....I also have Leap Day🎉🎉🎉. I've read through the tips and will definitely be back to re-read them. Thanks @megan421 for doing this!
nami001
@livealohagrl Here you go. This is a help listing for first time co-hosts. Lots of helpful tips. Make sure to put this in your likes so you can refer to it later.
icaton
Thanks for all the wonderful advise 😃 reading these helped me to relax a little bit😊. See you tonight 💋 Indra
meg23
@icaton glad it helped! You'll do great, no worries! Deep breath, relax, and HAVE FUN!
hannahhmarieeee
Wow this was really interesting to read! Doubt I'll ever host, but cool tips nonetheless 😊
meg23
@hannahhmarieeee you'll get there! Wait til you've been on posh a while (the rule is 3 months but I think it takes longer than that to be ready to host!). Then send your email in! You never know until you ask!
hannahhmarieeee
Yeah that's so crazy to me! I never even knew you needed to send in an email
elajoydesigns
@lovemygirlz
lovemygirlz
YOU ARE THE WOMAN!!! This is awesome, thanks for doing this!! This will help so much
ohmynay
@pinkponee
livealohagrl
@maizaben345 here's more help 👆🏼😘
meg23
@lovemygirlz you're welcome! Glad it's been useful to you! If you have any questions, lmk!
meg23
@ntaul you're welcome! Glad it helped! I know how much help I needed when I hosted! I was constantly asking my experienced host PFFs tons of questions! That's why I made this listing! Hope you had a great time hosting! I missed the party last night but will definitely look for your picks when I catch up on it! Nice to meet you and happy poshing!
legallybfashion
This is so helpful! My first party is next Saturday night & you have so many helpful tips! Thank you so much!
nami001
@goldrose48 - helpful tips for first time hosts.
nami001
@rosystrinkets Here's the help listing for first time co-hosts 💕
derinda
Whew!! I knew it would be a lot of work with a tremendous amount of time and I have been intimated to ask for one!! You have broken it down for us in language we understand!! You are awesome!! I just might take that step now... After 1,280 sales and 3 years, 148,000 followers.... Thank you so much❤️💞💓💖💗💖💖💓💞💓💖💗💗💖💓💞💞💓💖
meg23
@derinda you totally should! You're way more successful than I was when I hosted! I wasn't even a suggested user then, and only had 17k followers! I didn't fully realize what I was in for tho! Lol
nami001
@janimack7 Here you go PFF, super helpful tips for your party 💕
nami001
@chicknthesticks here's the help listing I was telling you about. Lots of helpful info 💕
janimack7
Thank you so much, Megan🌷❣ And thank you to Emy who directed me here! You both ROCK!😄💖💙💖😄 @nami001
cattyo
@meg23 Wow! This is the best! Thank you so much for taking the time to put together all of this priceless info for all of us ladies! When I'm ready to send that email I will do so feeling more confident and prepared😉. Ladies like yourself make Poshmark such an amazing community and platform. 💐💚🌷🎀🌺💜
nami001
@ohlarissa here you go, like this so you can look at it later
nami001
@sweetbb14 here you go, like this so you can look at it later when you have time
ohlarissa
@meg23 Thank you so much for posting this. I'm 6 weeks away from my party date, but reading this gives me a better idea what to look for. The guides they emailed me doesn't give it justice like explanation does 💕@nami001 Thank you so much for helping me by tagging me to this post 😚
meg23
@ohlarissa I know, I was completely clueless! Lots of ppl helped me so I wanted to return the favor. It's not as hard as it seems. Just have fun with it, don't stress over it. Lmk if you have any questions!
nami001
@restlessangel - here's the help listing I mentioned. Congrats again xoxo
goldrose48
@joyamarino Hi Joy! Here's one of the party tip listings that my PFF Emy tagged me on (she's awesome). @meg23 In all the party craziness, I didn't get a chance to thank you for having this listing up. It was so helpful! Even though it's late, thank you! 😀
joyamarino
@goldrose48 Thank you 😘😘
nami001
@lisa2644 here you go PFF, help listing for first time co-hosts. Lots of helpful tips. Congrats again!
joyamarino
I wanted to let you know I am about an 1-1/2 hours out from my party and this has help me so much. I really feel ready. I have a computer to watch the party listing and an Ipad to share the host picks. Your amazing!!
joyamarino
@goldrose48 Thank you also for the tag to this listing and all of your help with me getting ready for my party.
meg23
@joyamarino congrats on hosting! Hope you have a blast with it! Glad these tips were helpful!
joyamarino
It was a fabulous party...really enjoyed it. Thank you for your tips...they made all the difference
wendac
@shoval24 here is the listing that helped me prepare for my first party. Just like this listing and keep them in your likes to refer back to. So excited for you!😊
nami001
@nancy41060 here's the help listing. Like it so you'll have it to look at when you have time.
nancy41060
@liz198501 @alaingrace
awaywardmermaid
@warrior04 I've been keeping this in case I ever host😍 of course you are more seasoned at this than I am, but I still thought I'd share it💕 @kasohio
warrior04
@kasohio Katie your are so sweet this is very helpful.
sdjean
@dawnmonique
nami001
@tburg21 - Here's one of the help listings I was telling you about. Lots of helpful info for first time co-hosts. Keep this in your likes so you can refer to it later. Your newsfeed is going to be crazy so as soon as you see this like it or it'll get lost in a sea of notifications, lol. And this listing has now maxed kit on comments. Thank you @meg23 PFF for posting this 😘
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