UPON REFLECTION // NEW NECKLACES!

Hey guys,

I had taken a break from blogging for a few weeks, as I was frustrated that I was stuck in a creative rut and everyday stresses had gotten on top of me, so I needed some time away from work, the business and the blog just to calm myself and rethink how I address things in my life. And I never thought I would be blogging again, but I don't think I could express myself fully on any other platform :).

So, in case you have missed some of the updates on Facebook, I had mentioned that I was going through a rebrand of the shop, as I felt that everything there wasn't as coherent anymore, and I was just stocking up for the sake of having a certain number of things in the shop, so it was taking the joy out of making things I loved. So I had reflected on the things I used to make when I first launched my designs, which were hippie chic and afrocentric with an edge, which is what I'd like to go back to, because it was my happiest time and I knew more of myself and my niche.

 

 

 

A lot of aspects of this will be making a comeback, especially with the jewellery and accessory aspects of it. This will be my 5th year in business and I intend to make it the best year so far :).

I have made a couple of new pieces, which are available now, in the shop!

I love statement piece necklaces, they really make an outfit THAT much better than it already is.  I imagine this being worn with cute dresses in particular, or even a nicely tailored shirt and jeans, but I think this would be good with any casual outfits too.

Have a wonderful day guys! x

What I have learnt.

Since my amazing adventure in Camden yesterday, I felt as if it was a great learning experience. It was a great way to just really think about what I am doing wrong and what I need to do to further improve my sales when I return there. I really want to make a success of myself online and offline. I'm not the most religious person ever, but I felt as if God had given me the courage and confidence to expose myself to the public and go to Camden with my friend to think about what people like and don't like, and what sells!

I woke up today... 6am to be exact, because my new blackberry decided to fail on me and die even though I charged it last night! Anyway, I layed there for a couple of hours, and a ton of ideas came to me! Then I went on ebay and bought a few lovely supplies to create some necklaces. I really want to create jewellery, and I have had this hidden passion for a while, but it was since my internship that I am now taking the plunge.

So I have decided, that in all future stalls:
- I will no longer bring LOADS of clothing like I always do. Some of the clothes I make look a lot better on the mannequin, and when its just hanging there on the clothing rail, it doesn't show it off as usual. From now on, it will be the simple, statement pieces that I will bring.
- I will be bringing a lot of accessories, so that all you lovely people can snap up some little pieces to remember me by if you can't afford to buy some of the clothing!

That's all I remember right now, but I am trying to have a lot more focus and attention to details when doing this.

Have a great evening!

Katherine xo