Networking, Networking, Networking

Anyone in the business world (whether it is having your own business or having a job in corporate america) is well aware of the importance of networking. Last night I was invited to attend a Meet and Greet with some reps from my college alma mater and some other alum in New York City. Since I saw it as a huge networking opportunity I set out to the train station and got ready for my 1hr 20min train ride into NYC. I was slightly freaking out because I have only been to NYC a handful of times and I NEVER went there by myself. I didn't even know anyone that I was meeting but for some reason knew I needed to be there. So I stepped way out of my comfort zone and did it. I am so glad that I did. Turns out they are looking to start some local alumni chapters in Philadelphia and/or NYC. Since I was the only one at the meet and greet who lives close to Philly it looks like I will be the one trying to get it all together. Because let's be honest...I am bored and have nothing else to do! YEAH RIGHT! But what I do know is that re-connecting with higher level reps and other alum from my alma mater could bring nothing but positive things. So for me, adding this to my already over-flowing plate will be a short term time investment with the possibility of long term gains! The moral of the story is when you see an opportunity to network and get yourself out there...TAKE IT...even if it freaks you out a little and takes you out of your comfort zone. You never know what could happen when you throw caution to the wind and go for it!

Happy 100 Sales to Me!

I am so excited I cannot believe it!!! I hit 100 etsy sales today and I could not be happier. Not bad for someone who learned how to sew a little over a year ago! AND...not only did I hit 100 sales in under a year with my etsy shop but this last order has not put me 1 headband away from reaching my monthly sales goal of 30!!! I am so grateful that my sales have been picking up and everyone is enjoying their fabulous accessories made by me! I hope that the sales trend continues as I am always looking for fun new items to add to my shop!

Below is a picture of the order that contained my 100th sale. The customer ordered 3 headbands which was the number of headbands I needed to sell to hit the milestone. I had a special offer in my shop that the last 3 headbands sales would receive a free ponytail holder and the 100th sale would receive a free headband. Since this fabulous customer bought 3 headbands, she got a lot of awesome Purplelicious goodies!



Thanks again to all of my customers and Etsy friends! Here's to hitting the next milestone and many sales!

I love Patchwork!!!

Oh no I think I might have found a new love. Don't get too excited it is not a man but I a new way to sew! For Christmas gifts I gave a lot of my accessories as presents since funds were a little tight. Since my mom does not wear headbands I decided to make her a patchwork scarf...using fabric from her own collection. She has SO much fabric, she had no idea what I even took! Since I had some of the squares leftover I decided to try and make a patchwork belt with it. And here it is:



I am so excited about how cute this came out. I think on the next one I will cut the fabrics into smaller pieces. I am already eyeing up my fabric to see if I can make some more belts like these! I might even make a matching headband for this belt. Stay tuned...I have some other great accessories ideas up my sleeve. Hmmm what fabulous accessory will I create next!