Sunday, January 31, 2010

To Model or Not to Model


Here is my dilemia. I been doing a lot of reading on the best way to promote my items and shop. When I first wanted to do an online clothing line, I hired a photographer, asked to borrow friend's children and we went to parks and took pictures.



Beautiful, right? Well no sales were produced. So I focused my energy on research to see what I needed to do. I began to look at other sellers shops, check their photos, prices, etc to see where I could improve. I noticed that some had models and some didn't. Then I read on one of the forum that some buyers will assume that the garmet that is pictured is the one that is being sold and they don't want anything that is worn. I don't blame them. I'm not selling the dress pictured. All my items are custom made when ordered. Maybe I should mention that in my description. So I began to look at big online children clothes stores and some had models, but most didn't. So here is my question, well questions....should I use models?

                                
are not?

                            
Will that deter sales if I have models? If I don't use models, should I invest in a mannequin? Decisions, decisions. Just in case you couldn't tell, a professional took the pictures at top. I took the ones below. I know the picture are terrible. Baby steps, people. Baby steps.

I need your help. Please leave your opinion. Thanks for sharing.

  

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Wicked Wednesday Week 2 " Garnet is for January"



Garnet is for January. My youngest daughter's birthday is in January. The 1st, as a matter of fact. Don't get excited. She didn't get here until 11:48pm, almost the 2nd, which is a true testiment to her personality. Anywho, I wanted to feature garnet items that she may like. First, let start off with this beautiful dress...


Watch me walk away. What a great name for a dress. That has always been my motto. Now let's frame the face with...


Nice earrings. Then let's accent with a nice bracelet..


Classic style with simple details. Or how about this one....


Simply stated. Need something for the fingers....


Perfect match to the bracelets.  Last but not least, how about a nice scent,


What does this have to do with garnets? Scents by Garnet and Moss. And the best part, these are scents for men. Who doesn't love to cuddle up next to a great smelling man???

Come to think about it, all of these are my favorite things. Sorry Maya. Maybe next year. Happy Birthday anyway. If you have some favorites, please comment and share.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Featured Spotlight Seller

My team, Etsy Ft. Worth, featured me as their spotlight seller this week. Check out the blog here
http://www.etsyfortworth.com/2010/01/spotlight-moments_24.html

to learn more about me and my craziness. It was also posted in the forums.
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6415893

Comment or leave a post. Thanks for sharing.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Wicked Wednesday Week 1 "Natural Products"

I haven't posted in a while. Been doing quite a bit of research to promote online business. So I decided to start my one series title Wicked Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I will feature items I love from Etsy sellers. My first installment is a few of my favorite natural products. Since most are concerned about chemicals in products, I think these are great additions to your beauty routine.

Patchouli citrus natural deodorant from Rainwater Botanicals. Don't have to be a hippie to love this one.


Organic rose garden soap from Herbfriend. Can't you smell the roses?


Natural organic shampoo from Nikki Candles. You get to choose 250 scent. Decisions, decisions.


Mango and unrefined shea whipped body butter by Maple Hill Farm. Who doesn't love butter?

These are just a few from thousands of natural products to choose from on Etsy if you want to be "chemical free". If you have some favorites, please share. Thanks.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Featured in Treasury

First let me apologize for not blogging since October. I have really been focusing on which direction to bring my shop and which promotion ideals work best for me. In the mean time, I have been featured in some treasuries.

This treasury has expired, but that little red cape still makes me happy.

Someone, besides my team mates,  thought my designs and ideals were good enough to feature in a treasury. I really appreciate the exposure. This one is still active. Please click, click and click some more. ...http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=105288.