Purses, shoes, jewlery... - tanTALK

neon · 02-10-2002, 02:40 PM

Have any of you tried these items? We bought some SeventhSense and are hoping that it does well. Any other ideas?

Purses: I looked into accessories by savanna. I was really anxious to see their new line, but when it finally came out, it just doesn't look like spring. Fall or winter definatly, but I don't know how they will go this upcoming season.

I'd love to sell sandles, but I can't seem to find any that I like that arn't way too expensive retail. I want to be able to make a profit on what I sell.

I'd love some inpput or ideas from any of you. Thanks,
shallee

tangirl · 02-10-2002, 03:03 PM

Neon - K-Tina talked me into doing my own jewelry. I bought all of the supplies last week and began making my own necklaces and bracelets on Friday. I brought them to the salon on Saturday and sold my first bracelet Saturday afternoon.

As for sandles, we had some on the salon when we purchased it. The problem we ran into was the previous owner had no idea how to order sizes. So, we were left with 10 pair of size 10's. Not a popular ladies size. We ended up having to clearance them out to get rid of them. I'll try to find out the name of the company, because they were really cute.

Malibu_Stacey · 02-10-2002, 05:03 PM

Wow tangirl, I can't believe you are making your own jewelry, that is awesome. Have you any prior experience or are you just trying this as something new? I would love to hear more.

Stacey

BronzeBabe · 02-10-2002, 05:24 PM

Great idea!
How did you learn to make your own jewelry and what are you charging for them??

tangirl · 02-10-2002, 06:36 PM

I hope K-tina will chime in and help me on this one since I just started this. She referred me to a website called www.rings-things.com

First, I went to Barnes & Noble and got a couple of books. Then I ordered all of the tools and some beads off of the website above. I also found a local bead shop with some really cool stuff. Friday night I sat down with my books and tools and started playing. It was pretty simple to figure out and it's actually really fun. I've been at it all day today.

I've found that the craft shops in my area have some of the things that you need. But, the beads themselves are pretty low quality and getting someone to help you is pretty slim.

And, Rings & Things is kicking off their annual trunk show. Luckily for me they will be in my area in two weeks so I can get even more ideas.

neon · 02-10-2002, 10:03 PM

AND...has anyone seen the belly dotz? I think they are really cute. And hearing that most of the girls will be wearing two piece prom dresses I think they will go well. Found them in Heartland catalog, but am not interested in giving them any of my money. Any suggestions?

becka · 02-11-2002, 07:46 AM

GREAT IDEA, I AM GOING SHOPPING!!!!!!!

neon · 02-11-2002, 09:20 PM

No one has answered my original question. Has anyone tried to sell these items in your store? If so, where did you get them? How did it sell?
shallee

tangirl · 02-14-2002, 10:36 AM

Neon - Sorry it took so long for me to find the name of the sandel co. It's Grendha. I'm not sure if they have a website or not. The previous owner of my salon had these in there when we bought it. The sandels seemed to go over well, but like I said before he didn't know how to order so we were left with a ton of larger sizes.

neon · 03-22-2002, 08:19 AM

Has anyone tried purses, wallets, that sort of thing?

I am much too busy to even consider making my own jewlery. My days consist of cleaning sweaty tanning beds or cleaning up my kids.

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02-10-2002, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
neon Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Posts: 667 Rep Power: 23	Have any of you tried these items? We bought some SeventhSense and are hoping that it does well. Any other ideas? Purses: I looked into accessories by savanna. I was really anxious to see their new line, but when it finally came out, it just doesn't look like spring. Fall or winter definatly, but I don't know how they will go this upcoming season. I'd love to sell sandles, but I can't seem to find any that I like that arn't way too expensive retail. I want to be able to make a profit on what I sell. I'd love some inpput or ideas from any of you. Thanks, shallee

02-10-2002, 03:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 1,875 Rep Power: 23	Neon - K-Tina talked me into doing my own jewelry. I bought all of the supplies last week and began making my own necklaces and bracelets on Friday. I brought them to the salon on Saturday and sold my first bracelet Saturday afternoon. As for sandles, we had some on the salon when we purchased it. The problem we ran into was the previous owner had no idea how to order sizes. So, we were left with 10 pair of size 10's. Not a popular ladies size. We ended up having to clearance them out to get rid of them. I'll try to find out the name of the company, because they were really cute.

02-10-2002, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Malibu_Stacey Join Date: Jun 18 2001 Posts: 721 Rep Power: 23	Wow tangirl, I can't believe you are making your own jewelry, that is awesome. Have you any prior experience or are you just trying this as something new? I would love to hear more. Stacey

02-10-2002, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
BronzeBabe Join Date: May 6 2001 Posts: 1,924 Rep Power: 23	Great idea! How did you learn to make your own jewelry and what are you charging for them??

02-10-2002, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 1,875 Rep Power: 23	I hope K-tina will chime in and help me on this one since I just started this. She referred me to a website called www.rings-things.com First, I went to Barnes & Noble and got a couple of books. Then I ordered all of the tools and some beads off of the website above. I also found a local bead shop with some really cool stuff. Friday night I sat down with my books and tools and started playing. It was pretty simple to figure out and it's actually really fun. I've been at it all day today. I've found that the craft shops in my area have some of the things that you need. But, the beads themselves are pretty low quality and getting someone to help you is pretty slim. And, Rings & Things is kicking off their annual trunk show. Luckily for me they will be in my area in two weeks so I can get even more ideas.

02-10-2002, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
neon Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Posts: 667 Rep Power: 23	AND...has anyone seen the belly dotz? I think they are really cute. And hearing that most of the girls will be wearing two piece prom dresses I think they will go well. Found them in Heartland catalog, but am not interested in giving them any of my money. Any suggestions?

02-11-2002, 07:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
becka Join Date: Nov 2 2001 Posts: 189 Rep Power: 23	GREAT IDEA, I AM GOING SHOPPING!!!!!!!

02-11-2002, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
neon Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Posts: 667 Rep Power: 23	No one has answered my original question. Has anyone tried to sell these items in your store? If so, where did you get them? How did it sell? shallee

02-14-2002, 10:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 1,875 Rep Power: 23	Neon - Sorry it took so long for me to find the name of the sandel co. It's Grendha. I'm not sure if they have a website or not. The previous owner of my salon had these in there when we bought it. The sandels seemed to go over well, but like I said before he didn't know how to order so we were left with a ton of larger sizes.

03-22-2002, 08:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
neon Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Posts: 667 Rep Power: 23	Has anyone tried purses, wallets, that sort of thing? I am much too busy to even consider making my own jewlery. My days consist of cleaning sweaty tanning beds or cleaning up my kids.

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