I was going to write a coherently argued piece about the rioting that took place in cities across the country 2 weeks ago but have found that there was just far too much for me to get my head around!
So I will just continue as I have been...
The weekend of the riots coincided with a trade fair in London that I went to with Mum to look mainly at stock for Spring/ Summer next year. Last time mother and I attempted trade fair shopping together, it ended in complete disaster! There was a lot of shouting and a lot of tears and I ended up doing it all on my own. This time, we weere both a little more prepared for how the show works and I also had more of an idea about how much I could spend and what I wanted to spend it on. I am more confident in talking to the sales people and in getting better deals for myself and making sure that I get what I want. Not only that, but I am learning the art of saying 'no'. Something that is very new to me, especially when it comes to pretty clothes. Mum has calmed down too and is beginning to accept that the business is not a play thing for her but is my way of life, my job and my source of income and so has learned that there are times when her decisions have to be overruled. This didn't stop her looking at stands that had one pretty item and asking if we could have it despite the company having a minimum order of £1000... or something along those lines!
3 days of solid shopping later, we went home empty handed (except for the new shoes I had to buy because my feet were hurting so much), but with some fantastic new suppliers for the shop... New designers and new collections the likes of which have never been seen south of London!! Very exciting times for the shop. All that's left to do is sell the lovely new pretties! :)
Jen x
So I will just continue as I have been...
The weekend of the riots coincided with a trade fair in London that I went to with Mum to look mainly at stock for Spring/ Summer next year. Last time mother and I attempted trade fair shopping together, it ended in complete disaster! There was a lot of shouting and a lot of tears and I ended up doing it all on my own. This time, we weere both a little more prepared for how the show works and I also had more of an idea about how much I could spend and what I wanted to spend it on. I am more confident in talking to the sales people and in getting better deals for myself and making sure that I get what I want. Not only that, but I am learning the art of saying 'no'. Something that is very new to me, especially when it comes to pretty clothes. Mum has calmed down too and is beginning to accept that the business is not a play thing for her but is my way of life, my job and my source of income and so has learned that there are times when her decisions have to be overruled. This didn't stop her looking at stands that had one pretty item and asking if we could have it despite the company having a minimum order of £1000... or something along those lines!
3 days of solid shopping later, we went home empty handed (except for the new shoes I had to buy because my feet were hurting so much), but with some fantastic new suppliers for the shop... New designers and new collections the likes of which have never been seen south of London!! Very exciting times for the shop. All that's left to do is sell the lovely new pretties! :)
Jen x
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