by admin on August 11, 2008
So … who’s up next?
Our recent photo critiques got a little mention over at the PR Couture in their PR Tips post, which got us thinking … it’s been awhile now. Who’s the next volunteer? C’mon, don’t be shy. All critique/advice/suggestions given is truly in the spirit of encouragement and making boutiques the best they can be. As far as we know, we’ve never made anyone cry! Here’s the past ones so that you can refresh your memory:
Rutigliano Designs
GoGirlWrapperz
Ricardo Tovar
Asilomar Works
Thistle Downs
Broken Teepee
Natha Perkins
Aelisheva
Isabella Smiles
So if you’re interested in pushing your photography to the next level, give us a shout. Email julie[at]smashingdarling[dot]com to suggest a store or bring your own store to the next level. We’d love the opportunity to give you our $.02. and hopefully give some advice that helps you market your designs … that’s what it’s all about!
On the same subject, we’d also love to hear from the folks that we’ve already critiqued, too. Have you tried any new things? Have the ideas helped? We’d love to hear how it’s going, and if we’ve helped to get things moving in the right direction.
by Mo on July 17, 2008
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Community News and new darlings
Woweee – things sure have changed around here! Well Darling’s, don’t be shy, what do you think about our new look? If you are having a problems at all, please be sure to give us a heads up. Our heads have been spinning with new boutiques opening around the site. Here is an abbreviated, literally, list of where some of our new designers are from: NYC, MO, MN, PA, CA (SF and LA to be exact), and Chicago, IL. A Darling welcome to all!
Are you in NYC and want to learn more about the mystery world of Fashion bloggers? Meet all of us Darlings -imagine that- next week at the second Fashion 2.0 Meet Up, click here to see the who/what/where/why/when.
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Jump into new organic Laura Dawson
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It’s too hot to get dressed – new Sandmaiden
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how to – SHOUT IT OUT
Our new Event Calendar is live! Now we can all be in the know. Take advantage of spreading the word about events you are having or other indie fashion events in your area. Just click on events on the Darling homepage. It is super quick and easy, and you can load up a pretty little image to go with. Anyone in Miami? Don’t miss the KRELwear sunset garden party this Monday night to debut her new Resort Collection, go to the events page to get all the details!
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…more feature how to
Between gas prices, AC, and customers preferring to be lying on a beach this is quite possibly a brutal time for retail. Ugh. Unless, of course, you have a boutique right in the center of Beachtown, USA…or you have a Smashing boutique! Customers can still go to the beach, save on gas, and buy from you! We see Summer Sale signs popping up everywhere…you can create your own summer promotion right in your store, here’s how: Login>Click Your Boutique Name> Click Promote > Click Run A Promo. Go check it out and give your customers a special treat!
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Romantic and retro from Amanda Archer
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Green Peace from Spirited Hands
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Photo Finesse
It’s summertime, are you hanging at the beach, or working hard to take amazing pictures for your Darling store? Maybe you can do both…hey work with us, we’re idealists around here! Grab some friends/models and product, hit the beach for that wonderful light and snap away! Then be a peach and send your store to JulieDarling to critique. It will help you, and all the darling designers, to read a new perspective and get new ideas, then we all feel more comfortable to volunteer too…c’mon take one for the team! 
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Have any questions? Just let us know:
trishandjulie@smashingdarling.com
cheers ~ the Darlings
