http://www.blog.julie-ann.com Information about the Clothing Business and Industry you can count on! Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:40:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Wishes Square Neck Party Dress"][/caption] Over the past few years, Valentine's day has become an important occasion for women to purchase outfits for. Many couples celebrate Anniversaries around this holiday, and new couples are busy celebrating their relationship by going out to eat, or attending an activity ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/nows-the-time-to-start-setting-up-a-valentines-day-event-for-your-clothing-store/ Anyone following the color trends of 2009 knows Spring brought an array of bright pop shades meant to inspire a breakout from the winter doldrums. But the vibrant and over the top blues, yellows and greens that were the highlights of last year make way for a much subtler more ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/top-new-spring-colors-for-2010/ If you’re reading an article online in order to learn what your fashion niche should be for your fashion boutique, you’re already starting off on the wrong foot. I don’t want to chide you too much: you’re doing research and that’s a good thing. You’re also being cautious and seeing ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/determining-your-stores-niche/ In today’s economy, it seems as though everyone is flocking to big-name stores like Wal-Mart and Target to buy low priced clothing right off the rack. Don’t people care about how they look these days? Of course they do, which is why you own a fashion boutique! You’re interested ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/how-can-small-boutiques-maintain-their-relevancy/ Today’s market for small boutiques is completely cut-throat. Missed deadlines, over stocking or under stocking; all [caption id="attachment_1731" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="boutiques"][/caption] these mistakes have amplified consequences in a time when customers are hesitant to shop. It’s more important than ever for clothing store owners to avoid mistakes that can cost time, energy, ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/clothing-owners-mistakes/ There are some occasions when just any old thing can be pulled out of the closet and made into an acceptable outfit for going out, and then there are those rare occasions when an outfit needs to make a real statement. Such is the case with New Years Eve. This ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/great-looks-for-new-years-eve-parties/ The holiday season is here and it is time to find that perfect dress whether it be for a holiday office party, a New Year’s Eve party, or just a night on the town.  This year’s styles offer something for everyone, Here are some style trends to look for. Vibrant Color Although ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/what%e2%80%99s-new-in-fashion-for-the-upcoming-holiday-season/ Writing for the web is a skill that not everyone employs today.  In fact when it comes to copywriting; to be seen on the search engine pages, you might have a challenging task in front of you.  Many smaller companies are moving to the web in order to make up ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/why-do-small-clothing-companies-need-copywriting-services-to-help-them-build-their-search-engine-ranking/ When you are preparing to open up your small clothing company to the online world there are a few different small tasks that you need to take care of first. Many people are often mistaken by thinking that all they need to do is create a site and sell ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/how-can-small-clothing-companies-attract-customers-to-their-online-stores/ If one truth holds water in today’s busy economy, it is this: the internet has opened up the women’s clothing industry to a completely new type of consumer. Once upon a time, if a woman wanted a fashionable new dress, her choices were limited to the local retail and department ... http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/women%e2%80%99s-clothing-one-byte-at-a-time/