Comments on: About http://oohlaluxe.net The Start-up Stylist Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:29:34 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kim http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7167 Kim Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:29:34 +0000 #comment-7167 Hi Kim, thanks for stopping by. There are tons of posts on the blog about just that; definitely look around! Check out my posts about trade shows and market week :) Hi Kim, thanks for stopping by. There are tons of posts on the blog about just that; definitely look around! Check out my posts about trade shows and market week :)

]]> By: Kim http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7162 Kim Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:42:51 +0000 #comment-7162 Just stumbled upon your site and it is fabulous. I am in the process of researching to open my own boutique. I live in Montreal, Canada and was just wondering if you could give me any info as to where I could buy the clothes to stock my store. Nothing too high end, young hip clothing, the same sort of styles you would find at forever 21, H&M...etc.... any info would be appreciated! Just stumbled upon your site and it is fabulous. I am in the process of researching to open my own boutique. I live in Montreal, Canada and was just wondering if you could give me any info as to where I could buy the clothes to stock my store. Nothing too high end, young hip clothing, the same sort of styles you would find at forever 21, H&M…etc…. any info would be appreciated!

]]> By: Kim http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7153 Kim Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:05:17 +0000 #comment-7153 Hi Noreen! I would definitely recommend majoring in business, entreprenuerial studies or fashion merchandising if you can! I'm sure marketing will help a lot too. o Capital really depends on where your store will be located, how much merchandise, etc. --most boutique owners start off with around $100k or so. Hope that helps! Hi Noreen! I would definitely recommend majoring in business, entreprenuerial studies or fashion merchandising if you can! I’m sure marketing will help a lot too. o Capital really depends on where your store will be located, how much merchandise, etc. –most boutique owners start off with around $100k or so. Hope that helps!

]]> By: I'm begging for help!!!!! http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7140 I'm begging for help!!!!! Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:22:53 +0000 #comment-7140 Hello, my name is Noreen Saleem, and I'm really eager to learn from you on how to open a clothing boutique. I'm currently really confused and at the point of my life where I really need to make a decision of what I want to do with it. I'm 22 years old and I have some college completed, I am currently working in the medical field but my passion is fashion and to own a boutique. I just don't know where to start. I'm still a freshmen in school because I am behind I went to a medical tehnincal school and now thats what I am doing right now. So I wasted enough time and I dont want to waste anymore. First of all, I want to know what degree and major I need to work on in college. I was considering fashion merchandizing and business admin/marketing? I also want to know how much experience and what kind of capital I need to start my own boutique? I wasn't thinking of anything too glamorous I want to start off by selling trendy clothing that is not high end. I will really appreciate your help and guidence, and I look forward to your reply, thank you. Hello, my name is Noreen Saleem, and I’m really eager to learn from you on how to open a clothing boutique. I’m currently really confused and at the point of my life where I really need to make a decision of what I want to do with it. I’m 22 years old and I have some college completed, I am currently working in the medical field but my passion is fashion and to own a boutique. I just don’t know where to start. I’m still a freshmen in school because I am behind I went to a medical tehnincal school and now thats what I am doing right now. So I wasted enough time and I dont want to waste anymore. First of all, I want to know what degree and major I need to work on in college. I was considering fashion merchandizing and business admin/marketing? I also want to know how much experience and what kind of capital I need to start my own boutique? I wasn’t thinking of anything too glamorous I want to start off by selling trendy clothing that is not high end. I will really appreciate your help and guidence, and I look forward to your reply, thank you.

]]> By: Kim http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7097 Kim Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:46:56 +0000 #comment-7097 ^I think Stylemax is the one in Chicago? (it's either in chicago or dallas, not sure.) If not, I'd recommend emailing reps of brands you're interested in and asking when/where they come through Chicago :) ^I think Stylemax is the one in Chicago? (it’s either in chicago or dallas, not sure.) If not, I’d recommend emailing reps of brands you’re interested in and asking when/where they come through Chicago :)

]]> By: Shana Baylis http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-7087 Shana Baylis Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:48:05 +0000 #comment-7087 I wanted to ask if you know of any trade shows in Chicago to purchase clothes for an online store that I am trying to start. If you would have any tips for how I should start the process of starting my online store. The store will have dresswear for going out . I don't have to have a certain brand but would like great and styleous clothes. Thanks I wanted to ask if you know of any trade shows in Chicago to purchase clothes for an online store that I am trying to start. If you would have any tips for how I should start the process of starting my online store. The store will have dresswear for going out . I don’t have to have a certain brand but would like great and styleous clothes. Thanks

]]> By: Mai Vu http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-6948 Mai Vu Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:34:09 +0000 #comment-6948 Hello, My sister and I want to own a boutique of our own but don't know where to start. Any advice?? In this economy it's hard to think about opening a business but My sister and I have the drive and passion to do it. Please help. Thanks a bunch =) -Mai Hello,

My sister and I want to own a boutique of our own but don’t know where to start. Any advice?? In this economy it’s hard to think about opening a business but My sister and I have the drive and passion to do it. Please help. Thanks a bunch =)

-Mai

]]> By: Deneisha Glenn http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-6811 Deneisha Glenn Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:22:28 +0000 #comment-6811 Hello Kim, I was searching the website looking for answers and help on how to start an online boutique( thinking about a store in my city as well). And suddenly I stumbled on your website! I am overwhelmed with all the great information you have to offer future boutique owners!! I love love love fashion. However, I am looking for someone(mentor) to guide me in the right direction. Most business owners here in my city are skeptical to help me( I think they are afraid I will bring fresh new ideas to my future store. It's just so hard as of now. I am not for sure where to start. I do not know do I start with the SBA. I do not know if I need to check with my local county offices here to try and obtain a license to operate an online business. I need your help! Thanks, Deneisha Glenn P.S. I hope I didnt overwhelm you with all I had to say. Hello Kim,

I was searching the website looking for answers and help on how to start an online boutique( thinking about a store in my city as well). And suddenly I stumbled on your website! I am overwhelmed with all the great information you have to offer future boutique owners!! I love love love fashion. However, I am looking for someone(mentor) to guide me in the right direction. Most business owners here in my city are skeptical to help me( I think they are afraid I will bring fresh new ideas to my future store. It’s just so hard as of now. I am not for sure where to start. I do not know do I start with the SBA. I do not know if I need to check with my local county offices here to try and obtain a license to operate an online business. I need your help!

Thanks,

Deneisha Glenn

P.S.

I hope I didnt overwhelm you with all I had to say.

]]> By: smridhi http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-6755 smridhi Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:17:11 +0000 #comment-6755 hi, i aspire to start my own fashion boutique,i really find your blog helpful.you can visit my blog to have a look at my illustrations hi,
i aspire to start my own fashion boutique,i really find your blog helpful.you can visit my blog to have a look at my illustrations

]]> By: Sonya http://oohlaluxe.net/index.php/about/comment-page-1/#comment-6654 Sonya Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:28:58 +0000 #comment-6654 Hello Kim, I am over-the-top proud of you!!! I am 44yrs old and in the beginning stages of starting my own business. I have started designing and making my own handbags and jewelry (with the main focus on handbags right now), and I am perfecting my patterns and beginning a line sheet right now. Eventually, I will be opening a boutique, but not until everything is perfected and I have a wonderful clientele. I am very excited with what's taking place in my life right now and more than anything, it's a wonderful feeling to finally have a career oppose to a job!!! Wishing you the absolute best that life has to offer, and you be blessed!!! Sincerely, SP Essentials Hello Kim,

I am over-the-top proud of you!!! I am 44yrs old and in the beginning stages of starting my own business. I have started designing and making my own handbags and jewelry (with the main focus on handbags right now), and I am perfecting my patterns and beginning a line sheet right now.

Eventually, I will be opening a boutique, but not until everything is perfected and I have a wonderful clientele. I am very excited with what’s taking place in my life right now and more than anything, it’s a wonderful feeling to finally have a career oppose to a job!!!

Wishing you the absolute best that life has to offer, and you be blessed!!!

Sincerely,

SP Essentials

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