OMG!!!...

...it's almost March 24th! Things have just been miraculous! I am sitting here at my office at home and my the floor is covered with boxes of "stuff!" The problem is...I have a tendency to open each box just to see what's in it and then the show begins! Why do I walk around my house like I am the actual jewelry mannequin!!! (LMBO)! I said that if I don't top keep stuff, you all will never see it on the website or anywhere else for that matter. But I have fooled myself into believing that if I like it, my clients will like it too! It's just like an alcoholic inviting you to happy hour for the appetizer specials (lol)! I am going to do better; however, those that know me know that I sleep and shower in jewelry...it's just who I am...DON'T JUDGE ME (lol).

Well, I have some new inventory that I think many will be pleased with and I plan to showcase all that I have at the Spring Fashion Mixer on the 24th. (I will try not to keep too much for myself). The website is coming along well and I'd like to thank those that have already placed orders for Easter. I know some are still waiting for my girls' earrings to come in. I am expecting a shipment on next week and will get them posted to the website as soon as possible. Well, I need to get off of here and get some work done, so have a wonderful weekend and consider us the next time you purchase accessories! http://www.aclassycloset.com

So I finally got the website up...

Can you believe that I actually managed to complete the website? Take a look and tell me what you think! http://www.aclassycloset.com.

I'm really excited about it and not because I figured out how to use the template (sticking my tongue out), but because of the mechandise that I get to share with everyone! Buying for others has been a fantastic experience. I can't say that I thought I would enjoy it as much as finding a treasure for myself, but I DO! I have to shop with a different frame of mind rather than always thinking about what would look good on me. I've done this on occasions where people ask me to assist them in putting together an outfit or help them make a closet classic look like something they just bought. All I can say is fun, fun, fun!

I'm uploading the site with some new merchandise that I've received this week...if you saw me any this week, I was wearing some of it! (lol). I am trying to branch out into more casual pieces for my casual customers, but I will continue to carry those timeless pieces that many of my more conservative business women like to purchase. I don't think there is anything wrong with spicing it up sometimes!

SPRING IS NEAR!!!! Don't miss out on the Spring Fashion Mixer being hosted by myself and Traci, the creator and designer for the 7952 DbT Collection. Check her out at www.dbtcollection.com. It is going to be a wonderful event to come and network and SHOP!!! We hope to see you there! Details are on Facebook or you can contact me at aclassycloset@gmail.com!

Don't forget to save A Classy Closet as a favorite so you remember to shop with us! http://www.aclassycloset.com!

Figuring it out!

Have you ever had so many things going that your excitement won't let you rest? Well I've gotten passed that part and now I'm just enjoying watching the online boutique come together!

I've managed to create a website that I am proud of (thank God for a template)! You're welcome to check it out and post comments on my blog. http://aclassycloset.com

I am also really happy with the merchandise that I am selling. I managed to make some really good contacts while in New York and the shipments have been coming in regularly with merchandise that I am loving! So far I have received great responses from those that have made purchases locally. I also received my first online order in yesterday! YYYEEEAAAAAAA!!!! I'm figuring things out and I'm having the most exciting time doing it! I always say that it's not the final destination, but the journey that puts everything into perspective!

By the way, my favorite accessory this week is a two-tone costume bracelet with pear-shaped crystal tips.

Trying to build my own website...(and pulling my little hair out)!!!

Okay, so most of you know the one thing that I am not that great at is sitting down and focusing on one thing. Multi-tasking has always been a great strength of mine, but I tell you... this website stuff is really putting my patience to the test. Don't get me wrong...I am really enjoying it because I like to build things, but figuring out the software as you go is booger! Did I say I was excited??? Well, I AM!!!

The jewerly and bags have done really, really well. I am planning to have a event soon that will allow everyone to come out and meet others that make and sell fashionable items. I've never been one to be really trendy, yet I maintain my personal style extremely well (wink)! Can you tell I'm having a blast?

Okay, so I'm going to get off of here and get back to working on this site...wish me luck!

Love the jewelry?

Well I can't say that I'm only a jewelry lover, but a lover of accessories! My snake skinned bags came in the mail today from NYC and I am so excited to see the reaction of my customers! I will take some pictures to post when I completely unpack the box. I thought that I bought enough jewelry while in the city, but I guess not! Most of it has already been purchased just from random visits by friends!...who would have thought?

I appreciate all who have patronized A Classy Closet and will continue to stock your favorite accessories. I will be reordering next week, so if you are looking for something particular, please email me at aclassycloset@gmail.com.

We'll talk more about accessories another time because I have to get your opinion about the practice of wearing a gorgeous necklace, but no earrings....

Successful trip to NYC...

While I was in NYC for a sad occasion, I was able to break away from everything and make it to a few showrooms in the garmet district and to meet some jewelry distributors. I brought back some jewelry pieces that I am really pleased with and I am very optimistic about the beginnings of A Classy Closet Boutique! Most of the jewelry will be available from me directly, on the website (when I finish it) and at the Nail Parlor located in Homewood, AL. I am planning to have some sort of event to really kick things off and see what people are most interested in.

My personal shopping endeavors have just been amazing. The clients are coming in and it is still sinking in how much clients really appreciate having someone help them complete their look. I have to say that I am really happy to do it.

THE EXCITEMENT CONTINUES...

Who knew this would be such a great journey?...and it isn't over!

Writing is a passion that I discovered in the 1st grade and never really thought about doing anything with it as I matured and continued to write. Don't get me wrong...there have been sooooooooooo many interesting things to write about...I just never took the time to think anything through enough for it to make sense to pen. A girlfriend of mine (Traci), suggested that I create a blog to talk about my baking and I did. It has been the most theraputic endeavor yet! And to be able to write to an open audience about the things that interest YOU...it's great!

Now that I've got that off of my chest (exhale)...I will tell you that personal shopping for people is not something that I chose to do, or even something that I thought I would be good at. I'm one of those people that is confident in my personal look, therefore I have no problem putting things together for myself....now selecting clothing and accessories for other people...that's something totally different! It has taken me a while to walk that tight rope between not changing a person's style, but updating it to their comfort level. There is nothing worst than wasted time and money, and seeing a person that you have worked with for weeks on end to update their closet, only to see a month later that they are looking the same exact way they were before they became a client! If a client is comfortable with their look, nothing goes to waste!