Magic Show Vegas

Early in life I learned maybe the most important lesson of all: NEVER TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER! With my store opening on the horizon my husband and I traveled to the Magic Apparel show to purchase product for our emerging business. I was excited! So excited I didn’t sleep the night before we flew, and once on the flight all I wanted was to be able to push the plane by the rear like superwoman to speed up the flight time.  I chose my outfits, I had a business plan, I had ideas, and I had a goal.  Time went fast after we landed, I was trust into first day of endless seminars in which I was told my vision was too extreme, unrealistic, and not accomplishable. I knew they were wrong. I knew they underestimated how many women there are out there in the world that embrace adventurous style, and edgy couture. It seems big companies see us women, as sheep all prone to follow the same old herd.  I picked myself up, dusted off the negativity and prepared to meet with designers. Some doors with designers were slammed in my face before I got to the threshold. “You are a new store? We don’t sell to new stores.” I was determined. I would follow my vision right into the flames of fire, if I had to. I knew what I wanted and I pushed back. Never underestimate yourself and the power that you hold because when you show someone the “fierce” in your face you can break through any closed door.  As a new store I got the most coveted designers and the most exclusive lines.  I can’t wait to share my hard work with all the ladies of Philadelphia when the store opens February 2012! Come see all the things you can accomplish through being a stubborn, determined female!