where to go from here......

Lots of ideas always racing through my mind and one of my terriers are always doing something funny or cute so the inspirations keep flowing! Was at a event the other nite for women and had my products on display for sale,  lots of smiles and compliments and over heard one say to another "these things are so great, so over the top preppy, like Vinyard Vines with a cute terrier" . Needles to say that was nice to hear. Sure I have my doubts and it is a risk to try to start something from scratch , sadly I get the feeling that some people hope you fail just so they can say told you so... hope that not true, but it is in the recesses of my mind.

   I must begin to really market this , the website has been redesigned, and will be functioning very soon!, need to get  the search engine marketing going and broaden my reach, really tap into the consumers who love these fun classics I had a lady just keep smiling at touching one of the pink and green custom Bermuda bags , I wish she bought it! but the look on her face told me I'm on the right track, I am very encouraged by what I have sold and the smiles on the faces of those who first see my things , that feels pretty good.

Life & and Fine Clothing

AS I approach 50 Years of living , I feel pretty good ,I have found fitness after all these years and find it to to be worth its weight in therapy, it definitely yields really big, life changing  benefits. I sleep better, its a natural anti depressant , and it definitely helps your attitude and outlook on things. I say if , working out or fitness is not apart of your life right now make it! commit to walking just 20 minutes a day to start out and see a difference.
   Live in the present, stop worrying about your past and your mistakes, I have made plenty!! I am trying to make a conscious effort  to live in the present, I try too fill my mental space with things I can do now instead of filling my brain with worries and what could  have been from the past , not easy but I'm trying.
  Finding  balance in your life, so hard , working long hours trying to make ends meet, family etc. Killing your self through overwork is not good, it is unhealthy , I think I worked so much in the 1990's and 2000's I can't even remember one year from the next when I look back, I wish someone had suggested a healthy work/ life balance, and the importance of  prioritizing happiness, remember no on looks back on there life and says Gee, I wish I had spent less time with my family and friends and more time at work or the office, well maybe some goof balls think that!
  This brings me too fine clothing , treat yourself to something nice, in the way of clothing . Today it seems everybody buys electronics , tablets, phones, Ipods etc, but neglect there dress. I like nice clothes they make me feel good and there is nothing wrong with a little self pride in the way one looks.

 I don't mean run out too Marshalls  or some other closeout junk store! Find something nice ,shoes from Italy  A sweater from Scotland , something made right here in the USA! break the pattern of buying junk clothes from China, build a wardrobe one piece at a time . Good clothes last, they are a investment that should give one pleasure for years to come. So next time you reach for that weird shade of turquoise , or those pants with the strange pockets and convince yourself they are ok , because the price is right and it says it was orig. $600. 00 now $29.99 think again  , our clothes make a impression, I think it might be better to be seen as a timeless classic rather than last years bad decision............

Style Inspriations....... The Avengers!!

I don't know why but I tend to look back instead of the present when it comes to style and design, inspiration , it just seems to me , people , cars , homes, and yes our manners were just better, and evoked class and style.  When I was a wee lad  I used to love The Avengers TV show , John Steed and Emma Peel, they were so cool!, great clothes , the lotus and Bentley cars, and of course their epic adventures each episode brought. Emma Peel was way ahead of her time , a confident no nonsense woman, Ha! she'd fit right in today 40 years later. Mr. steeds  suits were impeccable and his signature bowler hat and umbrella so very British. I understand in real life he served in the military and grew to despise guns, so he had his character, use his hat and umbrella as a personal statement against guns . Emma peel was always dressed to thrill , in true 60's style :) and despite her no nonsense self reliance she still needed Mr. Steed sometimes in the end , which was nice to see and together they got job done which is a message seemingly forgotten , in real life and on today's mostly  lousy tv shows. I still watch the show and I still think Emma Peel (Dianna Riggs ) is one cool Lady and Mr. Steed , well , today's Man could benefit from his sense of style and grace in my mind it'sorely missed.......... .

Design Ideas.....

 For me half the battle is coming up with  clothing and accessories that will be classic and fun too wear. I would like to create more men's  items, but I'm afraid most men have zero sense of style or really care anymore! Of course I will continue to seek out great men's things but I am cautious to say the least. As a example take a look at the current Lilly Men's line , A few ties and polo shirts and swim trunks......,



 

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I have no idea who these two are ! , but they look pretty snazzy!  and it is nice to see people having fun with clothes.

   I have been thinking about trying some very simple A line ladies skirts and  sleeveless Shift dresses that harken back, in time , I have come across some great fabrics that seem perfect for the  styles I have in mind . I like to look at old ads which I have mentioned before in previous posts, for inspiration , and I have found patterns that are in keeping with my ideas, so I think I will give it a whirl in small doses  . Who knows If I feel brave enough , perhaps some fun wild men's pants are in order for the future!!