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Shipping Nightmare!

 
By far the most confusing thing I’ve run into in the process of running my online boutique has been shipping.   There are just so many options, and so many hidden costs.  This week I found that out the hard way.  Let me start at the beginning…
I had planned on shipping with UPS from the […]

 Okay, I’m sure you’ve all enjoyed checking out the new products on OohLaLuxe.com (right? right!), but don’t think I’m going to forget what we’re all really here for!  Building the boutique is a never ending process.   I actually did my 3rd photoshoot last weekend, and my last for a while here….and for that I’m […]

Open For Business Pt. 2

This post is very delayed, and I’ll explain why later, but first I want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported me on this blog from the beginning, and thanks for all the compliments on the opening of OohLaLuxe.com.
Getting the Store Up & Running For the past two weeks I’ve been […]

Yesterday I did my first photoshoot for all of my merchandise. The whole shoot took close to 3 hours, and we shot about 18 pieces from the front, back, full length and some detail and side shots. It was hard work but fun work, ultimately! Doing a shoot is a lot more strenuous […]

My mannequin drama ended last week. I found this company, Joslin Display who got a pretty silver headless female sent out to me in almost no time, while just about every other online retailer said I would’ve had to wait a week or two longer. I’m really glad I made the decision to […]

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    My name is Kim, I'm a 22 year old FIDM grad and I'm embarking on my dream by launching a boutique! Follow my blog and I'll teach you all you ever wanted to know about running a high end fashion boutique.

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