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All Black Everything

Can you ever really get enough of the color black? I mean, it goes with everything and anything; it can be simple or sophisticated, trendy or sexy (hello LBD). In honor of the color we know everyone has in their closet, we pulled some great black pieces for some style inspiration! “Does it come in black?” Harper & James | The Ruth Bootie $45 “I’ll stop wearing black when they

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Faux-Get About It: Fur Done Right

How are you embracing the faux fur trend?! This trend was seen up and down almost every runway in sight this fall, with major designers vowing to stay away from the real stuff. But we don’t mind because the evolution of faux fur fashion has us in love with the comfy and luxurious style. How exactly is the trend done without being overbearing though? Well, we’re here to help with

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Why you Need a Separate Phone Number for your Boutique and How to Get One in Seconds

Guest Blog  The vast majority of small business owners still use a personal phone number for business and chances are you’re one of them. Not only is it painful on a personal level, but it’s also very limiting to their businesses. The good news is that getting a business phone number no longer requires buying extra equipment or signing contracts, you can easily set it up through an app on

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Wholesale Jewelry: Building a Profitable Business with Accessories

If you’ve been following our blogs for a while, you probably saw our blog on hair accessories and how they are a great way to build your margins which in turn increases your profit!   Well, today we are focusing on other margin builders from some great brands.  If you have traveled to LA or even just shopped on FashionGo, you know that jewelry is a great way to increase

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Episode #38: Looking at the Evolution of Wholesale, with FashionGo CEO, Daniel Lee

That’s right, Ashley chatted with FashionGo’s CEO Daniel Lee. They breakdown where the wholesale industry has been, what it’s doing now, and what’s on the horizon. FashionGo and other online wholesalers make it possible for boutique owners to shift their buying strategy on a weekly basis rather than yearly or quarterly, and that is changing the game. Pssst. If you aren’t analyzing your POS data to adjust your buying strategy

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How to Nail the Distressed Trend

We all know the distressed denim jacket and jeans are the newest wardrobe staples. Well, this trend is spreading to more than just your denim! It has spread to sweater, tees, and even your shoes. We love how this trend can add an edgy feel to any outfit! This trend is all about the balancing the shredded and frayed edges with your everyday wardrobe. Because you don’t want to look

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Wholesale For Animal Lovers

Whether your customers like cats or dogs, tapping into products that tailor to their pet can be a smart business move!  Just like with children, pet parents are super motivated to find cute & fun items to express their love for their furry friend. The best part? All of these are great gifts for the dog lovers in your customer’s lives for the holidays. We have reached out to some

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Episode #37: Back to the Basics of Pinterest with Kate Ahl, Simple Pin Media

Pinterest isn’t for short-term strategy, it’s for dreamers. Dreaming what outfit they’ll wear to the rehearsal dinner at their wedding, what house they’ll live in when they have four perfect kids someday, and what cookie recipe they’ll bake for Santa. They are dreaming about what’s to come next in their life. Pinterest is a long-term strategy that builds your brand and continually puts you in front of potential customers. This

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Denim On Denim

The denim on denim trend is in the spotlight this fall and upcoming winter months. This trend has had its share revamping, coming in with some amazing new colors and styles! We found some exciting new ways to rock the “Canadian Tuxedo”. Incorporate a fun pattern or vibrant color! Such as a striped turtleneck or mustard colored sweater under your denim jacket. Or if you want to keep the ensemble

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In October We Wear Pink

In case you didn’t know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! All month long different organizations spend time increasing awareness and raising funds for research for the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of breast cancer. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. To learn more about how you can help the cause visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness website for more info! Whether

Read More

All Black Everything

Can you ever really get enough of the color black? I mean, it goes with everything and anything; it can be simple or sophisticated, trendy or sexy (hello LBD). In honor of the color we know everyone has in their closet, we pulled some great black pieces for some style inspiration! “Does it come in black?” Harper & James | The Ruth Bootie $45 “I’ll stop wearing black when they

Read More

Faux-Get About It: Fur Done Right

How are you embracing the faux fur trend?! This trend was seen up and down almost every runway in sight this fall, with major designers vowing to stay away from the real stuff. But we don’t mind because the evolution of faux fur fashion has us in love with the comfy and luxurious style. How exactly is the trend done without being overbearing though? Well, we’re here to help with

Read More

Why you Need a Separate Phone Number for your Boutique and How to Get One in Seconds

Guest Blog  The vast majority of small business owners still use a personal phone number for business and chances are you’re one of them. Not only is it painful on a personal level, but it’s also very limiting to their businesses. The good news is that getting a business phone number no longer requires buying extra equipment or signing contracts, you can easily set it up through an app on

Read More

Wholesale Jewelry: Building a Profitable Business with Accessories

If you’ve been following our blogs for a while, you probably saw our blog on hair accessories and how they are a great way to build your margins which in turn increases your profit!   Well, today we are focusing on other margin builders from some great brands.  If you have traveled to LA or even just shopped on FashionGo, you know that jewelry is a great way to increase

Read More

Episode #38: Looking at the Evolution of Wholesale, with FashionGo CEO, Daniel Lee

That’s right, Ashley chatted with FashionGo’s CEO Daniel Lee. They breakdown where the wholesale industry has been, what it’s doing now, and what’s on the horizon. FashionGo and other online wholesalers make it possible for boutique owners to shift their buying strategy on a weekly basis rather than yearly or quarterly, and that is changing the game. Pssst. If you aren’t analyzing your POS data to adjust your buying strategy

Read More

How to Nail the Distressed Trend

We all know the distressed denim jacket and jeans are the newest wardrobe staples. Well, this trend is spreading to more than just your denim! It has spread to sweater, tees, and even your shoes. We love how this trend can add an edgy feel to any outfit! This trend is all about the balancing the shredded and frayed edges with your everyday wardrobe. Because you don’t want to look

Read More

Wholesale For Animal Lovers

Whether your customers like cats or dogs, tapping into products that tailor to their pet can be a smart business move!  Just like with children, pet parents are super motivated to find cute & fun items to express their love for their furry friend. The best part? All of these are great gifts for the dog lovers in your customer’s lives for the holidays. We have reached out to some

Read More

Episode #37: Back to the Basics of Pinterest with Kate Ahl, Simple Pin Media

Pinterest isn’t for short-term strategy, it’s for dreamers. Dreaming what outfit they’ll wear to the rehearsal dinner at their wedding, what house they’ll live in when they have four perfect kids someday, and what cookie recipe they’ll bake for Santa. They are dreaming about what’s to come next in their life. Pinterest is a long-term strategy that builds your brand and continually puts you in front of potential customers. This

Read More

Denim On Denim

The denim on denim trend is in the spotlight this fall and upcoming winter months. This trend has had its share revamping, coming in with some amazing new colors and styles! We found some exciting new ways to rock the “Canadian Tuxedo”. Incorporate a fun pattern or vibrant color! Such as a striped turtleneck or mustard colored sweater under your denim jacket. Or if you want to keep the ensemble

Read More

In October We Wear Pink

In case you didn’t know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! All month long different organizations spend time increasing awareness and raising funds for research for the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of breast cancer. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. To learn more about how you can help the cause visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness website for more info! Whether

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