The best tip is to get all the girls to bring an item of clothing that they're fed up with or bought by mistake, and have a swap session. You'd be amazed how jazzed up and refreshed that old black dress can look when teamed with your friend's red bolero that ANYONE could see she'd never get into and as for those stupid heels that you can't walk in - someone will have acrobatic tendencies and will delight in them! Brand new outfit for nowt. Can't be bad, especially in this recession.

Do you and your friends keep up to date on what's new and hot in beauty products? Then, why not hold a Beauty Product Test Party.

Have each of your guests bring a new beauty product that everyone's dying to try.

Take turns testing the products together. You'll all get to find out what the truly great products are and what is just hype.

Think of the money you'll save.