HALLOWEEN "PET-A-PORTER" ... DINAH STYLE!

Happy Halloween Ladies!

Tonight's the night ... time to boost your candy stash for the coming weeks!

And if you're anything like Jeanette Moya's Chihuahua dog, TINKERBELLE, you'll know where to go trick or treating to find the goodies ... and the hotties to!

"I dream about going to The Dinah every year....My dog Tinkerbelle wants me to go too....She is a big L-Word fan like myself....She sticks out her tongue to all the hotties at the biggest candy store ever...The Dinah"

OUR BLOG, YOUR VOICE! TELL US ABOUT YOUR SPECIAL DINAH MOMENT!

Continuing our "Dinah Voices" series, we are opening our blog to YOU to showcase our formidable community of women/lesbians and share YOUR story of your special Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend experience.

Today we feature JENNIFER BYRNE who's getting ready to  head out to Palm Springs in April to attend her first Dinah EVER!

"I haven’t been to the Dinah yet – I am hoping to go this year!
I’m from Seattle where we are hoping Prop 74 passes on Nov. 6th so we can get married in this state too!

I think I first heard about the Dinah when the real L word series showed it 
I have had several friends go and love it – and say they can’t wait for me to experience it myself.
I guess that makes me a Dinah virgin"


Ladies be kind and gentle with Jennifer when you see her at The Dinah, or else you'll have to answer to her little (menacing) pirate, FINNEY !

We'd love to hear from you, so send us your own Dinah story and share with our entire community your special Dinah moment: info@TheDinah.com


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Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

BLOG YOUR VOICE! SHARE YOUR SPECIAL DINAH MOMENT WITH OUR COMMUNITY!!

We love being able to interact directly with our community, and this blog gives us a place to do that! 

Many of our Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend fans/attendees have generously contributed guest posts, giving you the inside scoop on what they think about the biggest lesbian event in the world.


Here's what 29 year-old CRYSTAL GARZA from Shreveport, Louisiana has to say:

"I've been attending The Dinah for 3 years now.  It's the most fun I've ever had in my entire life. Louisiana girls love to party and The dinah is like a lesbian Mardi Gras. I always go with my bff and partner in crime Chelsea, but this year I will be going solo.

I first heard about it watching the first season of "The L Word" (not the reality show!)

I have so many crazy stories some not so PG, but the one that stands out the most  is last year we were set to fly home on Sunday but my friend met this girl from New York and we decided to stay last min, changed our flight and booked another night in the room. That Sunday was so much fun and I met an amazing new friend who I still talk to everyday :) "


Meet Crystal's partner in crime, BELLA, modeling here her Pet'a porter Halloween fashion style!
 

We'd love to hear from you, so send us your own Dinah story and share with our entire community your special Dinah moment: info@TheDinah.com


Connect with us on Facebook too!


Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

BE FEATURED ON OUR BLOG!

Because our biggest inspiration by far is YOU we want to feature you on our blog!

As you know, we passionately believe in supporting our LGBT community and Dinah fans, to help all of us connect with each other and learn from one another. 

That’s why we are sharing your special Dinah moment by publishing your story on our blog.
Let your voice be heard!

Today, we're highlighting NATALIE SCOTT's Dinah story ... and giving her adorable dog ROCCO his well-deserved fifteen minutes of fame!

"Well, I have been going to The Dinah almost every year as long as I can remember! 
 My birthday falls around that time of year,so its always great to celebrate with my friends and all the new people I meet and party with in Palm Springs. 

My first Palm Springs "lady adventures" started back in the late 80's. Most likely , I will be going in 2013 and I always go with my girlfriend and all of my LA friends. 

I moved back to LA from Portland ,OR last year, and even when I lived in the Northwest, I always looked forward to my party trip to The Dinah each year. I have met so many cool women from all over the country and also from other countries as well. 

Can't wait for April to get my groove on again!"




Send us your story of your special Palm Srings Dinah Shore Weekend moment and receive a FREE official Club Skirts T.Shirt: Info@TheDinah.com


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GOT A SPECIAL DINAH MOMENT? SHARE YOUR STORY ON OUR BLOG!

A big THANK YOU to twenty-three year-old LISA LEE from the Bay Area who sent us this super cute Halloween photo of her dog ECHO.

Lisa also sent us her story of her own Dinah experience.
Here's what she is sharing with us:


"I've attended Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs twice and plan on joining the festivities in 2013 again.

Dinah is fun! It's like a Pride just for lesbians! Especially in SF there are always soo many gay boys during Pride or just in the Castro  at Dinah I can just be around my Lesbians ^_^

I always go with a group of friends..it feels like we take the club to Dinah every year. I go with a group of like 10 girls but of course you see all the girls you would see in the club around the city.
Originally some girls asked me if i was going and I didn't know what she was talking about so I googled it and I was like OMG HEAVEEEEEEN!

I have had a lot of great times at Dinah. It's great cause you meet a lot of women from all over the place but somehow where ever I am at Dinah I'm always surrounded by NorCal girls. Which is great cause then I make new friends or new dating possibilities.. haha The vibe at Dinah is amazing! Everyone is just trying to have a good time. From the pool party to random hotel room parties. 

Dinah is amazingggg! I love it!"

Send us your story of your special Palm Srings Dinah Shore Weekend moment and receive a FREE official Club Skirts T.Shirt: Info@TheDinah.com


We love to hear from YOU and want to feature YOU on our blog!

"The L Word" versus "The Real L Word": Who Will You Be For Halloween?

It's almost Halloween Ladies, and while you're still trying to decide what costume to wear, we're going down our list of Halloween Fashion picks to inspire you ... and hopefully help you make your final choice!

 Here's NIBBLER, our "Media/Corporate Sponsors" Manager's parents' dog, who's obviously watching (perhaps) too much TV!

"The L Word" or "The Real L Word"?

Dress your pet in a Halloween costume and send us the photo at: Info@TheDinah.com

All participants will receive a complimentary Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend T.Shirt!

WANT TO WIN AN OFFICIAL CLUB SKIRTS DINAH SHORE WEEKEND T.SHIRT?

In celebration of Halloween, we at Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend are offering our Facebook and Blog fans a chance to win an official Dinah T.Shirt.

All you have to do is make sure your dog is “in” on the newest Halloween costume trends!

Get your pet a costume, snap a shot and email it to us at: info@TheDinah.com

And while you get your photo shoot going, to give you some creative inspiration, our Dinah staff has collected some of the hottest "trick or treat" fashion advice from none other than their significant others, namely their pooch!

Because we know that our dogs are our super heroes, now HARLEY decided that all of you, as well as the rest of cyberspace, need to know too!

One cute little pup with a big dog attitude who might not be fooling anyone but sure does feel indestructible!

Contest rules and how to enter:

 Simply send us your photo with the name of your pet and the tag line "I'm going to Palm Springs Dinah Shore Weekend 2013" at: info@TheDinah.com

The best costume will win a Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend T.Shirt!

Your photo will be posted on our blog and Facebook page.
Voting will be conducted on Facebook based on the photo generating the most "likes".

You are allowed and welcome to share our post of your pet's photo on your own Facebook page(s)



Good luck!

ENTER OUR EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN PET COSTUME CONTEST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN AN OFFICIAL CLUB SKIRTS DINAH SHORE T.SHIRT!

Our Dinah Staff  is having a spooky-good time dressing up their pets for Halloween and posting their pictures on our blog. But we also want to see yours!

What is your dog going to be for Halloween? 

Share photos of your pets in costume for a chance to win an official Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend T.Shirt. 
Email us a photo of your pet dressed up for trick-or-treat at: info@TheDinah.com

To show you just how easy it is, especially when you have a willing participant, check out our general manager's little man, BRONX ! 

 

Doesn't he look smashing in his pumpkin outfit?

We hope Bronx inspires you to enter your own pet in the contest, or at the very least, give you a good chuckle.

And don't forget to give your pet a treat or two for allowing you to humiliate them!

Contest rules and how to enter:

 Simply send us your photo with the name of your pet and the tag line "I'm going to Palm Springs Dinah Shore Weekend 2013" at: info@TheDinah.com

The best costume will win a Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend T.Shirt!

Your photo will be posted on our blog and Facebook page.
Voting will be conducted on Facebook based on the photo generating the most "likes".

You are allowed and welcome to share our post of your pet's photo on your own Facebook page(s)



Good luck!

OUR DINAH STAFF SHARES THEIR HALLOWEEN PET COSTUME PHOTOS! SUBMIT YOURS & ENTER OUR EXCLUSIVE CONTEST!

With Halloween fast approaching, now it's crunch time on finding the right costume.

But don't panic just yet! The Dinah staff is here to help you!

Because dressing up for Halloween isn’t just for kids and adults anymore, but also for our family pet who are having a howling good time sporting some fanciful costumes, we decided to take a cue from our furry friends who rock the fiercest Halloween Fashion trends ... Club Skirts style!

Check out the ultimate in canine couture and get some inspiration from our little fashion experts to find the PAW'fect style to fit your trick or treat mood!

Enter today our exclusive Halloween Pet Costume Contest and win a Club Skirts Dinah Shore T.Shirt!
(Read full details of the contest at the bottom of this post.)


Someone's Ready to Hit the Wild & Massive Dinah Pool Parties!

Starting our "Dinah Staff K9 Fashion Week" is our publicist's five year-old West Highland Terrier George Michael, also (and better) known as "Georgie":

How To Enter The Contest? 

Simply send us your photo with the name of your pet and the tag line "I'm going to Palm Springs Dinah Shore Weekend 2013" at: info@TheDinah.com

The best costume will win a Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend T.Shirt!

Your photo will be posted on our blog and Facebook page.
Voting will be conducted on Facebook based on the photo generating the most "likes".

You are allowed and welcome to share our post of your pet's photo on your own Facebook page(s)



Good luck!

"FAMILY TIES" STAR, MEREDITH BAXTER, REVEALS HER "L" WORDS!

So you're going to the 2013 Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs. 

Your hotel room is booked, your tickets have been reserved and you've even secured the good company of your best friends. 

You're ready to bring your absolutely unmistakable swag, but still don't know what to put in your bag?

Not to worry! 

We've rounded up some of the best advice and insights from Dinah habitués both in and out of the spotlight to help you figure out what essentials are the absolute must-bring items to the biggest lesbian party in the world!

And because mothers know best, we got the most well-known hippie mom of the sitcom world, the beloved and iconic television actress, Meredith Baxter to tell us what indispensable items we should remember to pack.

... and it all has to do with "L" words!

 

MEREDITH BAXTER:

1. Lotion.

2. Lube.

3. L'eau.

That's really all we need...

Join us as we try to put together the best Dinah Survival Kit for 2013 and share your own tips in the comments or email us at: info@theDinah.com 

OUR CLUB SKIRTS DINAH SHORE WEEKEND FAMILY MEMBERS SHARE THEIR "WOW" MOMENTS!

As we, Club Skirts and the City of Palm Springs, are preparing to celebrate the Milestone 23^rd Anniversary of the Dinah Shore Weekend, we are putting the spotlight on YOU, our Dinah family, because you are what makes The Dinah such a magical and spectacular event year after year.

Celebrating our formidably vibrant community, and the wonderful experiences and amazing accomplishments we have created and shared together over these past 23 years, we want to hear your voices and have you share with all of us your special Dinah memories!

With that in mind, today we profile twenty-six years old Ashley Scrupps from Seattle, WA, who sent us her list of Dinah essentials, and shares with us her Dinah Shore experience:

ASHLEY SCRUPPS:

 

I've attended the Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs twice; I lost my Dinah virginity in 2011 and of course had to go back for more in 2012.

Dinah Shore is the one vacation we plan each year knowing we will be surrounded by fun, like-minded people. We love it because we can truly be ourselves, and we leave there with tons of new friends!

We saw pictures and heard stories from friends. We booked tickets to go immediately after learning about such an awesome event!

My fiancé and I always go with a group of friends, and of course meet up with our friends we met from the previous year.

I have some of the greatest friends, memories, and of course AWESOME photos from Dinah. 

Each year when we post our photos and experiences, all of our Facebook friends instantly become angry that we did not invite them or tell them of such a great party. 

I’m telling you it’s the best kept secret!

Do I plan on attending the 2013 Dinah?

Is that even a question?

2013 is going to be a new experience as we will be a first-year vendor . 
We are so excited to meet all the new people and share our newly launched product, Rainbow lube.

Please make sure to stop by and see us at our booth!!

 

Here are our 5 key things that we now always make sure to bring:

1. Our party pants

2. Sexy bathing suits and hats

3. Alcohol and Energy Drinks

4. $$$ to support the vendors

5. Rainbow Lube

We look forward to seeing the Dinah family again very soon!




Want to share your Dinah Shore story?
Send us an email at: Info@Thedinah.com

WHO'S PACKING WHAT: CELEBRITY TIPS & TRICKS

Celebrities are sharing their Dinah weekend getaway packing essentials.

Find out what stand-up comic and actor, Bridget McManus, who stars in the popular web series "McManusLand" and pens the daily "Afternoon Delight" column on AfterEllen, puts in her bags to head out to Palms Springs Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend:

 

BRIDGET McMANUS:























1.  My wife.  (Safety in numbers)

2. Advil and lots of it.  The best thing about Advil is it's great for hangovers and for an injured groin.  When I dance I dance hard!

3. Tons of cash.  Especially $1 bills to tip the staff and the "dancers."

4. Bring your sense of humor.  You might see some naked women who shouldn't be naked or witness your friend making out with someone they wouldn't if they weren't at the Dinah but it's all in good fun so get ready to laugh.

5. Ear plugs. If you attempt to get some sleep over the weekend you'll need ear plugs because some women don't know when to stop fighting in the hallway and shut off the Tegan and Sara.



Article originally published by SheWired

OUR CUSTOMERS SHARE THEIR STORIES & PACKING TIPS!

As we continue to feature some of your favorite celebrities who have attended Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs in our special blog series dubbed “Celebrities Survival Kit Guide, now we’re also opening the checklist to you, our customers, to get your packing tips!

Here’s what Chelsey Weber from Canada shared with us.

My name is Chelsey from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. I moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada 4 years ago. I am 25 years old.

This  year I was a Dinah virgin! Ha ha! I am going again for 2013! When I first came out 6 years ago I was introduced to the L word . Who hasn't seen it right? Well that's how I saw Dinah Shore! I always said one day I'm going to go! So this year my best friend was going through a hard break up and time. We decided we need to go away!

So this was the year we were going to Dinah! Why not a vacation, sun, and great times! So me my girlfriend Heather and Amber away we went! I would recommend everyone has to go! ( and no you don't need to be single to go) ha ha . It was the best time for a couple or if you were single. I met so many great friends that I still keep in contact with.

It was such an amazing experience for myself ! That many people in one spot but not a single person I met was unfriendly to meet you! Everyone was great and so happy to meet you! It gave me a great positive outlook and energy. It's the one thing i'm looking forward to next year is that great positive energy!

So this next year the same people I went with are coming and a great big group from my friends in Saskatchewan are coming! So Kat, Amber, Heather, Nikki, Keeley, Lauren, Nicole, Treena and Cindy lets get this party started !
Dinah Shore 2013!


My five must-have items are:

1. Different bathing suit for each pool party!

2- an out fit for all the parties plus extra ha ha

3- a hangover remedy

4- mouth wash for that extra fresh breath!

5-and your great attitude to have fun !

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We encourage and welcome other customers to submit their Top 5 items part of their Dinah Survival Kits. We'll gladly post your stories and packing tips on our blog.
Email us at:  info@thedinah.com

Thank you!

DINAH CHECKLIST: HOW CELEBRITIES PACK FOR PALM SPRINGS DINAH SHORE WEEKEND!

Continuing our Dinah Shore "Celebrity Survival Kit Guide" series, take a look at the top 5 MUST-HAVE items selected by Showtime The Real L Word stars Romi Klinger and Rose Garcia (hosts of the Romi & Rose Show on LATalk Live Radio):


ROMI KLINGER:

1. Casa Por Vida sunglass chain for sunglasses
2. Wake up call tee ripped up to throw over a bikini
3. Canteen for my H20
4. Sun block for my skin
5. Waterproof mascara

ROSE GARCIA:

1. ALL of my hot friends. I believe in the law of attraction!
2. Sunglasses and Advil!
3. Protein bars for me and my friends. Food kind of becomes irrelevant at The Dinah.
4. Lollipops to suck on.
5. Condoms.

Article originally published by SheWired

What's In Your Bag? A Guide to Dinah Shore Weekend Essentials

Wondering what essentials to pack for The Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs?
 
Here’s the Dinah Survival Kit Guide brought to you by some people you may know:

The Real L Word most talked about personality, Whitney Mixter, shares her top 5 MUST-HAVE Dinah items ...


WHITNEY MIXTER:

1. Bathing suits - pretty much my attire the entire trip

2.  Sunglasses - the nights are long and the days are bright...you're gonna need them.

3.  Friends - its aaalways the more the merrier at Dinah so pack as many into your car as you can get.

4. Lotion with at least a little SPF - I'm all about a tan but its Palm Springs and that sun is serious.  Stay moisturized....and HYDRATED!

5. Your "A" game - There's thousands of girls there, most of which you've never me t.... need I say more?

Congratulations to Whitney and Sara ...what a beautiful wedding!
We wish you a wonderful journey as you build your new life together.


Video courtesy of AfterEllen coverage of the 2012 Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs.
Article originally published on SheWired

Pack It Up: Celebrities' Survival Kit Guide!

Wondering what essentials to pack for The Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs?
Here's the Dinah Survival Kit Guide brought to you by some people you may know:

 Find out What Chelsea Lately comic Fortune Feimster thinks you need to bring to The Dinah!

FORTUNE FEIMSTER:

1. You should bring lots of reading material so that you can pretend to be looking at a book when really you're checking out all the ladies who walk by. They in turn will think you're smart (because you can read) and somewhat mysterious for reading while everyone is getting drunk!

2. If you are as pale as me, you MUST bring sunscreen. There's no bigger buzz-kill than looking like a lobster!

3. Bring a camera! You think you will remember everything, but you won't, and there are things that you need to see for yourself or else you will never believe it!

4. If you own a tool kit, just bring it. Not because you need it, but because you're a lesbian and you owe it to your people to have it just in case.

5. Last but definitely not least, bring your dancing shoes, because trust me, you're gonna want to bust a move! (I'll be the girl by the pool doing the robot).

Our First Blog!

Welcome to the Dinah Shore Weekend blogspot.
We're finally live!

This is exciting and I can't wait to share with you all the behind the scenes action; give you useful tips on how to prepare for The Dinah, how to survive it; provide you with updates on our past and upcoming headliners, celebrities and "celesbians"; give you information about Palm Springs (our beautiful host city), and let you meet the incredible talent and creativity of the wonderful people I work with to bring you this unique and original event year after year.

It truly is a Dinah family and we want you to be part of it.Basically this blog is for you!

We want to know what's on your mind whether you're new to the Dinah or have already been! No question is off limit, so fire away! Everything you ever wanted to know about the Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs is on this blog.

We look forward to getting to know you!


Mariah Hanson
Founder & Promoter of Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend Palm Springs