Good things comin' your way....The magazine, Á La Mode is coming along great! Created postings for interns and freelance journalists on multiple websites today. Looks like we will have an amazing turn out with our local models, photography, and writers, making your read a great one! Á La Mode is also going to be involved in many exciting events and A-list parties, which means your invited too! Stay posted for more details regarding it all....
Love,
Your favorite blogger.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Local Grand Rapids Fashion Magazine??
Yes, the rumors are true...I am starting a local fashion magazine for the city of Grand Rapids. With the help of Thomas Tran as my photographer, Ty'GR Nguyen as my Media specialist, and many new faces as my models, I have created the perfect "must read" for every kind of local fashionista. The release date is yet to be released. Designer Ty'GR Nguyen, will be putting on a fabulous spring fashion show as the opening event to the magazine's launch party!!! The first 100 guest to RSVP for this event will be receiving a goody bag containing a copy of A La Mode's first edition along with coupons for some of Grand Rapids Local Boutiques. The magazine will also be able to be purchased online via Itunes at a low price. The online version will differ from the published version and contain live feds from the fashion show as well as other never seen extras! Stay posted for more details by following the magazine on Titter @alamodemag. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Friday, September 28, 2012
Welcome To My Life.
So for those of you who have never and will never work fast pace retail, we call you the customer. You are the ones who make our job hell. It all starts with a simple greeting followed by a briefing of our top promos. Instead of stopping to listen and acknowledge us, you continue on your way. As for the worst of you, being ignored is the least of our worries. If your not ignoring our hello, returning a garment that's been worn, or rolling your eyes while waiting in line for a fitting room, you are most likely ripping apart our racks that we spent most of our day straightening and re-sizing. Most likely the store your shopping at is short staffed, which means customer service at the speed of dial up. You see this is a problem because as customers you think that every associate has or should have a hand to open a room, an arm to hold your go backs, time to step off the floor and grab 6 different shoes, then ring you up, all in one swift movement. What you don't realize is that this is next to impossible considering the fact that every other person that walks through our doors expects the same thing. Here's the funny thing, if we service you too much we considered annoying and pushy, but if we say our peace then give you your space we aren't helpful in the slightest. There is no give and take in a customer-associate relationship. As a customer there is no explaining why your shoe took 10 minutes to grab or why I can't take the time to show you every shirt we have that would match a black pencil skirt. I would have to say among all the complaints and aggravations I have with working retail, shop lifting would be my number one battle. Theft is one of those things you just can't completely stop no matter how hard you try. In most cases, the space and amount of product in a store is to great to control or monitor. Some shop lifter are professionals when it comes to the art of stealing, but the majority of them are just plain stupid. Unfortunately as hard as I may try, a good amount of them slip away with free merchandise, causing the company a decrease of income, leaving me with less scheduled hours. If you haven't guessed already, I am a manager at a fast pace retail store and the things described above are only a few of our daily acurrances. As customers you make the retail world go round and as for me working in that world, all I have left to say is "welcome to my life."
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Night Out On The Town!!!
Everyone knows Grand Rapids is full of women that love to party. Unfortunatly, quit a few of those women have little insight on modest dressing for a night on the town. I see so many pretty girls wearing the most unfortunate outfits and I can't help but ask myself, "Who told you that was cute"? Here's the deal, when it comes to going out, keep in mind that most people don't want to see your Britney, so save it for after the bar. If you can't breath while your putting it on, it's most likely to tight. And most importantly, wear a bra...no one likes a nip slip. It just shocks me how many people don't know how to dress appropriately according to their height and weight. If your 6 foot 4 dresses aren't going to be as long as they would be on someone 5 foot 2 and if you weigh 170 pounds, mini skirts along with cropped tops just aren't your thing. News flash people, you can be classy and still look sexy. A woman comes off much more confident when she is reveling very little and looking fabulous while doing so. It's hard for a guy to picture you naked when a dress, two sizes too small, is the only thing between you and your undergarments, leaving him with next to nothing left for imagining. Modest is the new form of sexappeal. Wearing a sheer tight with a fun going out dress is very fashion forward, not to mention super convenient for the days you don't feel like shaving. Your night attire doesn't need to consist of mini skirts and tight dresses. Try pairing a blousey shirt with skinny jeans and comfortable wedges. I think most women have this idea in their head that the only way they will get approached by a attractive guy is if they show some skin. When in fact, at least majority of the time, this is not the case. I'm all about "if you got it, flaunt it," but there are so many different ways to accomplish this in a modest manor. I am not shedding light on this issue just to be crul or bitchy, I just simply felt someone needed to say it.
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