Moving forward
It has been quite a while since I've even written, I don't even know who goes on here or reads anymore. Livejournal seems to be dyinga little.
Well, lots is happening. I worked hard to get the Spring Summer 2010 collection done and said that screw holding back, I'm gonna try to finally take things to the next level. Everything I've been trying has been working out, which totally freaks me out. And also, it makes me realize that the only thing standing in my way is me. I've always had this fear of failing and a fear of succeeding, which is very strange. I've always just tried to stay in the middle so I felt comfortable and things didn't go too far in either direction. I came to realize things aren't moving forward because I won't let them.
So this season, I've made the decision to just go for it, and things are going pretty great so far. I have a travelling sales rep who also has a showroom downtown LA, and she will be travelling in February to many stores in Arizona and then California, trying to get my stuff in stores. Then March is Market Week, and it's awesome because the showroom is right in the building where it takes place, so we don't have to rent a showroom just for the show. Buyers will be coming in then and placing orders.
I hate sales, so so so much. I am fine selling other people's stuff, but my own, well, I just hate it. So it's so nice to have someone that is confident she can sell it in stores, and who loves my stuff. I have a good feeling about her.
Also, after 2 seasons of shipments to stores she will be trying to get my stuff in various higher end department stores such as Nordstrom. The investment there is a bit high, but so worth it, and hopefully by then it won't be a big deal.
Well, I am just trying to go with it and not freeze, because the fear is a bit crazy to deal with. I've been having issues with breathing and just feel pretty stressed out.
I have to finish some of the samples, so they are going to have to be ready in 3 days, I have about 19 things left to make, haha. But after that, no more friggen sewing myself, no more producing myself even though I have the industrial machines now. I will still do the samples, because that part is fun, but no more production because I haaaate it.
Once that's all done, I will be finishing Fall Winter 2010/11, which is designed and ready to be made, and then start pushing with that collection, and so on and so on.
Aside from that, I've been trying to feel okay and stay positive in my personal life. I feel overall pretty happy and love being married and love living in LA. There has been some drama with a few people, and also with my family, not exactly speaking to my parents at the moment, which is the first time that has happened. I finally just felt it was time to confront issues I've had, and brought it to their attention, and since then, we haven't spoken. See how that goes. It would be strange if they never wanna talk again. I'm assuming they just want to take some time and think about things.
An exciting thing is, Mark and I have been talking about babies and kids, and I totally feel closer to that point in my life. Things are almost all in place, and then see how it goes. I keep telling him we are going to hump on my 30th birthday (this november already, i'm getting old) and try to have a baby, and then keep trying until it happens. It's crazy to be close to being ready for all that.
Aside from that, hmm. Well we moved just a few streets over, and love our place. It's bigger. We also drove from LA to New Orleans and then up to Toronto Canada for the holidays. it was nice to see all my friends, I miss everyone. I can't imagine moving from here though, it's a great city and full of awesome people and opportunities.
I've also been asked to make a dress that will be worn to the Grammy's, but not sure if I will have time. She just got in touch like a couple days ago, so I don't know. See how things go. There's only so much I can do at once.
I will leave it at that, and get to work. I always do this. I stress that stuff isn't getting done, but then I sit here and get distracted. Gotta focus and stay motivated!
I'll try to update more often. Here are a few photos to make it more interesting :)
Well, lots is happening. I worked hard to get the Spring Summer 2010 collection done and said that screw holding back, I'm gonna try to finally take things to the next level. Everything I've been trying has been working out, which totally freaks me out. And also, it makes me realize that the only thing standing in my way is me. I've always had this fear of failing and a fear of succeeding, which is very strange. I've always just tried to stay in the middle so I felt comfortable and things didn't go too far in either direction. I came to realize things aren't moving forward because I won't let them.
So this season, I've made the decision to just go for it, and things are going pretty great so far. I have a travelling sales rep who also has a showroom downtown LA, and she will be travelling in February to many stores in Arizona and then California, trying to get my stuff in stores. Then March is Market Week, and it's awesome because the showroom is right in the building where it takes place, so we don't have to rent a showroom just for the show. Buyers will be coming in then and placing orders.
I hate sales, so so so much. I am fine selling other people's stuff, but my own, well, I just hate it. So it's so nice to have someone that is confident she can sell it in stores, and who loves my stuff. I have a good feeling about her.
Also, after 2 seasons of shipments to stores she will be trying to get my stuff in various higher end department stores such as Nordstrom. The investment there is a bit high, but so worth it, and hopefully by then it won't be a big deal.
Well, I am just trying to go with it and not freeze, because the fear is a bit crazy to deal with. I've been having issues with breathing and just feel pretty stressed out.
I have to finish some of the samples, so they are going to have to be ready in 3 days, I have about 19 things left to make, haha. But after that, no more friggen sewing myself, no more producing myself even though I have the industrial machines now. I will still do the samples, because that part is fun, but no more production because I haaaate it.
Once that's all done, I will be finishing Fall Winter 2010/11, which is designed and ready to be made, and then start pushing with that collection, and so on and so on.
Aside from that, I've been trying to feel okay and stay positive in my personal life. I feel overall pretty happy and love being married and love living in LA. There has been some drama with a few people, and also with my family, not exactly speaking to my parents at the moment, which is the first time that has happened. I finally just felt it was time to confront issues I've had, and brought it to their attention, and since then, we haven't spoken. See how that goes. It would be strange if they never wanna talk again. I'm assuming they just want to take some time and think about things.
An exciting thing is, Mark and I have been talking about babies and kids, and I totally feel closer to that point in my life. Things are almost all in place, and then see how it goes. I keep telling him we are going to hump on my 30th birthday (this november already, i'm getting old) and try to have a baby, and then keep trying until it happens. It's crazy to be close to being ready for all that.
Aside from that, hmm. Well we moved just a few streets over, and love our place. It's bigger. We also drove from LA to New Orleans and then up to Toronto Canada for the holidays. it was nice to see all my friends, I miss everyone. I can't imagine moving from here though, it's a great city and full of awesome people and opportunities.
I've also been asked to make a dress that will be worn to the Grammy's, but not sure if I will have time. She just got in touch like a couple days ago, so I don't know. See how things go. There's only so much I can do at once.
I will leave it at that, and get to work. I always do this. I stress that stuff isn't getting done, but then I sit here and get distracted. Gotta focus and stay motivated!
I'll try to update more often. Here are a few photos to make it more interesting :)