The Best Ways To Rock Rhinestones Crystals and Diamonds-Bling in The New Year 2021!
2021 is going to be about reaching new levels, exploring new heights, going to new and exciting places, and using your money strategically-my prediction.
2020 started off wild for me. I predicted that it was going to be wild, and wild it was! I do believe that how you begin the new year, will in most cases determine how that year will be for you-unless you go deep inside of your whole being and know how to turn a situation around to make it work for you.
Match Your Wardrobe With Whatever it Is That You Desire In Life
The color and style that you present to the universe can be a way of manifesting what you want.
So if you want to manifest more bling, wear more bling!
Diamonds
Eye-catching, attention-grabbing, sparkly shiny diamonds exude glam,wealth, and expensive treasures!
In the spirit world, diamonds are known to cleanse our energy by driving away bad energy, and misfortune. Diamonds are also known to bring forth power, luck, emotional stability, and perfection.
So wearing Diamonds really is the best way to bring in the New Year!
The Best Ways To Rock Rhinestones Crystals and Diamonds-Bling in The New Year 2021!
Enter the New Year wearing diamonds or rhinestones-Wear a touch of bling every day while manifesting your intentions for 2021.
Whether your style of bling is minimal, or gaudy, here's how to bling in the new year with…., Bling!…(Cha-Ching)
How will you be Blingin’ in the New Year?
*Updated February 2022
New Miguelina at Home-Cozy Chic Loungewear Your Gonna Love!
Made from pure stretch silk, these cute and dainty short sets are the perfect loungewear delicacies to slip into after a few moments of pampering and a long hot bath.
You can also wear Miguelina at Home while blogging, planning agendas, taking important phone calls, and responding to e-mails.
Look how cute these are in the back!
Work From Home Break Time
Continue to stay comfortable and cozy in these luxurious silk sets, while on break! Pour yourself a cup of hot coffee or tea, curl up in your favorite chair, and grab your book for the month.
Lounge Robe and Gown
This elegant and flowy 100% cotton gauze lounge gown has 2 side slits!
Miguelina at Home simple, yet elegant robe comes with a dainty lace tie. Wrap up with a 100% cotton gauze robe!
Got a Zoom Meeting?
Don't worry! Silk bralettes and shorts are made to fit comfortably under your clothes. Easily put your business blazer suit on top of your loungewear, and button-up for a professional look.
New Miguelina at Home-Cozy Chic Loungewear Your Gonna Love!
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I’m lovin’ these colors! Which color appeals to you the most?
Eco-Friendly Handmade Beanies to Give To Your Family and Friends for Christmas
The more and more I read and research about natural material, the pickier I am becoming about what I clothe my body with.
What goes on my body is now becoming equally important as to what is going in my body from head to toe!
Knit Beanies
Handmade and sustainable knit beanies are a must for the cold winter season. You will definitely be able to feel the difference between soft naturally made materials of eco-friendly knit beanie hats, compared to ones that are not.
Your family and friends will appreciate the uniqueness, warmth, and quality of these trendy Eco-friendly beanies!
Eco-Friendly Handmade Beanies to Give To Your Family and Friends for Christmas
Wool and Banana Fiber Snow Day Beanie Hat
Made in Nepal
Wool and Banana Fiber Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
Recycled Silk Lined With Black Fleece Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
Wool and Banana Fiber Multicolor Stripe Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
100% Wool Chunky Knit Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
100% Wool Cherry on Top Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
Wool and Banana Fiber Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
Fleece Lined Playful Pink Beanie Hat
Handmade in Nepal
Wool Teal and Maroon Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
Wool Geometric Pattern Beanie Hat
Handmade in Nepal
100% Chic Wool Beret Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
Wool Fleece-Lined Ribbed Knit Beanie Hat
Handcrafted in Nepal
Eco-Friendly Handmade Beanies to Give To Your Family and Friends for Christmas
Start Your Family Keepsake Collection With Fair Trade Handmade Christmas Ornaments-30% Off
Christmas Ornaments can be family heirlooms and keepsake treasures!
Many families have several ornaments or one very special Christmas ornament that has been passed down from generation to generation.
If you haven’t started your family keepsake ornament collection yet, now is a great time to start!
My beautiful daughters.
Start Your Family Keepsake Collection With Fair Trade Handmade Christmas Ornaments-30% Off
Shop gem-toned beaded hummingbird ornament
Handmade in Guatemala
Shop wooden zebra yoga ornament
Handmade in Kenya
Shop silver-plated copper snow ornament
Handmade in Indonesia
Shop coiled recycle newspaper snowflake
Handcrafted in the Philippines
Shop ceramic glass home ornament
Handcrafted in Peru
Shop coiled recycled paper ornament
Handcrafted in Vietnam
Shop red glass cardinal ornament
Handmade in Indonesia
Shop glass and hand-painted ceramic cookie ornament
Handmade in Peru
Shop handmade ironwork snow burst ornament-antique gold
Handmade in India
Shop handmade filigree dove ornament
Handmade in Indonesia
Shop painted bread dough Penguin ornament
Handmade in Ecuador
Shop wood turtle ornament
Handmade in Vietnam
Shop terracotta heart ornament
Handmade in Bangladesh
Shop sustainable pine handpainted dove
Handmade in El Salvador
Shop quilled paper blue star ornament
Handmade in Bangladesh
Shop quilled paper red star ornament
Handmade in Bangladesh
Shop flower recycled plastic and glass bead ornament
Handmade in India
Shop recycled plastic, glass beads sparling bell ornament
Handmade in India
Shop hummingbird mosaic glass ornament
Handmade in Indonesia
Shop wood manger ornament
Handcrafted in Bethlehem
Shop evergreen ornament
Handcrafted in Vietnam
Shop Christmas hat gourd ornament
Handmade in Peru
Shop hand-painted silver-plated tree ornament
Handcrafted in Indonesia
Shop silver-plated copper star ornament
Handcrafted in Indonesia
Shop antique glass bulb ornament
Handcrafted in India
Shop antique glass bronze ornament
Handmade in India
Shop antique glass acorn ornament
Handmade in India
Shop handmade knit ornament
Handcrafted in Nepal
Shop gold & white star ornament
Handcrafted in Bangladesh
Shop golden trumpet capiz shell angel
Handcrafted in the Philippines
Shop blue snowflake ornament
Handmade in the Philippians
Shop white capiz shell snowflake ornament
Handcrafted in the Philippines
Shop handmade metal banana fiber angel of peace
Handcrafted in Kenya
Shop brushed metal silver star ornament
Handcrafted in India
Shop silver-plated copper filigree dove ornament
Handcrafted in Indonesia
Shop artsy snowflake ornament
Handmade in the Philippines
Shop hand-painted Cardinal gourd ornament
Handmade in Peru
Shop ceramic fox ornament
Handmade in Peru
Start Your Family Keepsake Collection With Fair Trade Handmade Christmas Ornaments-30% Off
My beautiful daughters
Do you have a favorite family keepsake ornament?
7 Ethical and Sustainable Ponchos to Wear For December Chilly Weather 2020
With origins deriving from South America, the Poncho has been worn for hundreds of years for protection and warmth during harsh weather conditions. Now, thanks to our Mexican and Native American counterparts, Ponchos have made their way up as one of the top US fashion “trends”.
Ponchos are definitely a staple item for me, and another one of my faves to wear todos los dias!
I love being all wrapped up in my Ponchos! Because they are like blankets, Ponchos provide the utmost warmth in the Winter.
Also, Ponchos are perfect to wear on road trips, planes, and bus rides!
Get creative and experiment with your new Poncho Winter outfit!
Casually wear your Poncho with pants, jeans, and flats or sneakers, or glam up by wearing on top of your dress, or with a skirt, paired with stylish heels, flats, or boots.
For a unique and stylish look, half tuck, or add a belt around your Poncho!
Here are 7 Ethical and Sustainable Ponchos to Wear For December Chilly Weather 2020
Hand-woven in Ecuador
Handcrafted in Ecuador
Handcrafted in Ecuador
Handcrafted in Ecuador
Handcrafted in Peru
Handcrafted in Ecuador
Handcrafted in Ecuador
Are you in love with Ponchos?
*Updated February 2022
The Best Ethical and Trendy Jewelry Sale 2020
While cheap jewelry pieces may be super affordable upfront, you will definitely be paying a high ticket later on. I’m talkin’ tarnish, ugly discoloring, green wrists, fingers, and peeling substances galore!
If you must buy cheap, please, don’t wear for a long time. Use for costumes or photos, and then discard.
You should be very selective when it comes to purchasing your jewelry!
Well-made jewelry pieces look classy, are long-lasting, can be passed on to your children, and provide your skin with natural substances and metals that absorb without chemically harming you-I feel extra confident when I am wearing all-natural and sustainable jewelry!
Here is The Best Ethical and Trendy Jewelry That You Can Get On Sale Right Now!
The Best Ethical and Trendy Jewelry Sale 2020
Brass and Lapis Necklace Pendant
$32.99
Red Quartz Gold Ring
$30.99
Moonstone Chunky Cuff Ring
$51.99
Red and Gold Runway Choker
$42.99
Labradorite Double Gemstone Ring
$30.99
Raw Brass Bronze Bangle
$47.99
Labradorite Moon Gazer Earrings
$66.99
Black Abalone Reversible Necklace
$49.00
Aqua Aura Blue Crystal Statement Ring
$99.00
Handmade Brass Tassel Earrings
$51.99
Hand Carved Sterling Silver Ring
$34.99
Gold Brass Orbital Cuff
$57.99
Triple Strand Brass, Bead, Coconut, and Wood Necklace
$54.99
Hand-Carved Brass Lapis Moon Ring
$37.99
Hand-Carved Raw Brass Stacking Ring
$25.99
Hand-Carved Brass Red Opal Ring
$37.99
Infinity Recycled Brass Cuff
$79.00
Brass and Glass Bead Bracelet
$36.99
Sparkling Blue Lapis Bolo Necklace
$57.99
Brass and Blue Bead Bracelet
$31.99
Lapis Lucite Earrings
$16.99
100% Handmade Silver Ring
$29.00
100% Handmade Silver Shell Bracelet
$29.00
Mother of Pearl Reversible Black Abalone Necklace
$49.00
Lariat Turquoise Necklace
$69.00
Agate Raw Brass Bracelet
$14.99
Natural Pyrite Gold Tone Necklace
$19.99
Hand-Picked From The Shores Arrowroot Necklace
$13.99
Hematite and Rose Quartz Crystal Earrings
$5.89
Which one is your favorite piece?
Fashion Deals You Can Still Shop For On Cyber Monday
The internet literally exploded this Black Friday weekend since many people opted out of mall and outlet shopping! Did you still wake up early so that you can be one of the first to find all of the best deals?
Well, if you are a late bird like me, here are some fashion deals that you can still shop for this Cyber Monday.
Fashion Deals You Can Still Shop For On Cyber Monday!
High Neck Long Dress
$649.00
Blue Asymmetrical Dress
$58.00
Iridescent Crystal Watch
$122.50
Silk PJ Pant
$209.99
Weekender Duffle Bag
$78.00
Faux Fur Vest
$106.80
Animal Print Tie Front Blouse
$47.99
Shop Hindu Print Mini Dress
$369.00
Hands-Free Sling Bag
$40.80
Hot Pink Wide Leg Pant
$89.00
Black Muscle Tank
$8.99
Logo Baseball Hat
$17.40
Rose-Gold Tone Watch
$87.50
Embellished Rhinestone Pump
$84.00
Gold ToneSparkle Watch
$81.00
Snake Print High-Stiletto
$44.50
Cropped Denim Jacket
$55.60
Tiled Logo Watch
$98.00
90’s Jeans
$58.80
Denim Jumpsuit
$88.80
Leopard Print Chit Chat Phone
$28.80
Sequin Jeans
$74.00
Crystal Bangle Watch
$98.00
Guess Logo Tote
$58.80
20” Logo Spinner Suitcase
$84.00
Printed Sports Bra
$19.50
24” Spinner Suitcase
$96.00
Small Clear Tote
$39.00
Fringe Belt Bag
$29.00
Faux Leather Drawstring Backpack
$66.00
Logo Beanie
$17.40
Leggings
$29.40
Ruched Windbreaker
$44.50
Silver-Tone Logo Watch
$69.00
Chit Chat Phone Crossbody
$36.60
Dragonfly Lace Skirt
$125.00
Black Lace Pant
$90.00
Plaid Pant
$475.00
Oversized Linen Blazer
$450.00
Rosewater Flared Linen Pant
$400.00
Flared Cheetah Pant
$270.00
Pure White Linen Pant
$425.00
Lace Silk Dress
$425.00
Pineapple Dress
$125.00
Midi Sweater Dress
$58.80
Triangle Logo Bodysuit
$23.40
Shop Tene's Armoire Black Friday Weekend and Cyber Monday Sale
Have you checked out my Poshmark boutique and resell shop?
If you can't already tell, I'm obsessed with Poshmark! My store Tene's Armoire has opened up a lot of doors for me in this online world!
As I am going through the process of relocating, scaling, and sourcing new products for 2021, I am being extra flexible with my prices.
Visit my store and check out my Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday sale!
Oh, and I do accept reasonable offers😉
Floral Embroidery Jeans
$15.00
Leopard Print Bodycon Dress-Black Straps
$20.00
Coffee Girl Tee
$20.00
Sequin Lace Mini Dress
$15.00
Wool Tweed Skirt
$20.00
100% Wool Blazer
$20.00
Green Opal Cat Necklace
$10.00
Faux Leather Braided Woven Purse
$13.00
Handmade Tassel Earrings
$25.00
Black and Brown Leopard Velour Hat
$10.00
Rhinestone Bodysuit
$15.00
Drop Dangle Earrings
$10.00
wildflowers cleansing powder
$10.00
Vintage Hollywood Regency Metal Magazine Holder
$50.00
Hatch Cut Liquor Decanters
$40.00
Diamond Luxe Coasters
$10.00
Faux Fur Cabby Hat
$10.00
Leopard Print Cat Ear Hat
$10.00
Banana Republic Peplum Blazer
$15.00
Chinese Tiger Dragon Bandanas
$10.00
Cow Skull Glass Ornament
$10.00
3 Reasons To Shop Out of Season-Resort Wear Tropical and Florals During The Winter
As a fashion reseller, I sell clothes in and out of season. I have sourced winter items, that sold in the summer, and swimwear, that sold smack dab in the middle of winter.
There are many advantages to purchasing your clothes out of season!
3 Reasons To Shop Out of Season
You can almost always get out of season items at rock bottom prices
Retailers need to hurry up and sale out of season items so that they can make room for new inventory.
To move merchandise quickly, they will drop their prices extremely low at the end of every season.
If you are trying to save money by cutting back on your expenses, or if you are on the lookout for the best bargains, don't shop in season, shop out of season.
2. You will stay ahead of the game and super organized like a fashion designer
The fashion industry is always a season or two ahead of us. Right now, top designers are already displaying their spring collection, and soon will be rolling out their summer collections. During summer, while most of us are out swimsuit shopping, the fashion industry will be presenting their fall collection to the world. Let’s become the ultimate planners of our “wardrobe life”, by thinking ahead like a fashion designer.
3. If you're a rebel, and like to stand out just to break the fashion rules, you can go against the grain this Winter by wearing florals and bright colors rather than dark and neutral shades
Why wear the same colors as everyone else? I like burnt orange, tan, and brown, but a fall and winter wardrobe full of color is so refreshing!
Red and green are the normal Christmas colors anyway. We can add that same flair to our Winter wear.
Add some flair to your Winter wear!
(Also, wearing more colorful outfits just may cure your winter blues!)
If you are planning a trip for spring break or a summer vacay, why not shop for the occasion now?
Whether you are looking to save money by purchasing items at a discounted price, want to organize your closet a couple of seasons ahead, planning a trip to a warmer climate during the winter, or like breaking fashion rules, here are some tropical outfits you can wear during the winter.
PS: Don't forget to throw on a super stylish coat!
Shop Black Trench Coat
Resort Wear Tropical and Florals During The Winter
But now wear later, or buy now wear now!
Tropical Genie Pants
Tropical Off The Shoulder Crop Top
Floral Print High Waist Pants
Bell Sleeve Floral Top
Yellow Floral Print Maxi Dress
Beach Wrap Dress
Flower Print Maxi Dress
Ruffle Floral Print Maxi Skirt
Razorback Tropical Print Dress
Leaf Print Wrap Skirt
Red Studded Purse
Tropical Blue Floral Romper Dress
Do you shop in or out of season?
Lingerie Fridayy-14 Seductive Luxury Intimates To Wear On Your Next Date
For the past couple of Fridays, we have been talking about how to diversify your lingerie, by creating looks that go beyond the bedroom.
Today, I am going to show you some amazing lingerie that you can either wear underneath your date-night outfit or as is.
Style your luxury intimate outfit with a fur coat, tight jeans, sexy pants or skirt, and stiletto boots or heels to complete your look!
Read:
Here are 14 Seductive Luxury Lingerie Intimates To Wear On Your Next Date
Lace Overlay Chemise
2. High Neck Plunge Vegan Leather Chemise
3. Chantilly Lace Detachable Pussy Tie Bow Bodysuit
Featuring Swarovski crystals.
4. Italian Satin and French Lace Bodysuit
Features Swarovski crystals, and 24K gold-plated rings and slides.
5. Removeable Pussy Bow French Lace Bodysuit
Featuring Swarovski crystals.
6. High-Shine Pencil Hourglass Skirt
7. Satin and Lace Bodysuit
8. Vegan Leather and Lace Sculpting Chemise
9. Mesh and Lace Bodysuit
10. French Silk, Leather and Lace Blush Blouse Bodysuit
Featuring Swarvoski crystal studs.
11. Black Wet and Lace Chemise
12. Perforated Vegan Leather Zip Front
13. French Lace, Leather and Silk Long Sleeve Bodysuit
14. Tulip Vegan Leather and Floral Lace Chemise
So tell me! Which lingerie outfit will you be wearing on your next date night?
Top 5 Winter Sweaters I'm Loving Right Now!
Baby, it's cold outside!
Even though I hate for summer to end, I need a break from this southern humidity.
The temperatures here in Texas are finally starting to drop, so I am looking forward to wearing some new stylish and trendy sweaters.
Here Are The Top 5 Winter Sweaters That I'm Loving Right Now!
Off-Shoulder Sweater
Off-shoulder sweaters are classy sexy and oh so elegant. The neckline and the lace-up shoulder feature really set this look off!
Ribbed Cowl Neck Sweater
This oversized cowl neck sweater is so cozy and fashionable! I love how the ribbed design intricately makes up every part of the sweater.
Puff Sleeve Sweater
This puff sleeve shoulder sweater is lightly puffed, adding just enough poof to your puff!
Layla Puff Sleeve on-trend sweater is the perfect introduction to wearing the statement look, if you are looking to add a touch of volume, without going overboard.
Sleeve Wrap Cardigan
“Sleeves support the design and functional element of a garment. In design, sleeves should complement the bodice of the garment and as for functional sleeves should provide ease of movement and comfort”. Textileschool.com
This wrap cardigan has a special Japanese kimono style sleeve, that is both comfortable and stylish! You can wear a tie-wrap cardigan on or off the shoulder.
Turtleneck Sweater
Scarlett red turtleneck sweater is perfect for your holiday wear. The multiple cut-outs and buckle design give off a soft sexy edge.
Which one of these sweaters do you see yourself rockin’ this Winter?
The One African Print Mini Dress That I Just Can't Take My Eyes Off Of!
Updated: Dec 2021
So right now I am in a dilemma!
Heeeeelp!
I'm on Pinterest viewing all of these beautiful new clothes that I can't even buy right now because of my moving process.
Running an online store and being exposed to cute garments all day doesn't help much either.
I know that I must be disciplined…(Big long sigh)
But this dress right here! 😍
Update: This print is out of stock
The good news is that even though I am downsizing, I still need to select a few new outfits that I will wear for photoshoots while traveling.
There is no way that I am not going to make room in my suitcase for this African print mini dress, featuring my favorite pussy-bow design!
I'm in loooove!
If you are feelin’ this dress as much as I am, you can pre-order it right now!
11 Ethical Handwoven Straw Bags That You Need To Start Carrying All Year Round
Formally known as “beach” straw bags, these handwoven straw purses, are tired of being tucked away at the end of every summer!
They are now demanding to be seen and heard all year round!
I used to always see a bunch of straw totes while shopping for inventory, at the beginning of my online reselling journey. But it seemed as if they weren’t getting that much attention at the time.
I have sold a couple of straw bags at discounted prices in my Poshmark Store last year, and another just a couple of weeks ago on Mercari.
Made in The Philippines
I believe it’s time for me to start sourcing more straw bags, eh?
Here are 11 ethical handwoven straw bags that you need to start carrying all year round
Reformation
2. YourYarn UA Pearl Beads Handle Bag
3. Macondo Tassel Grande Bag
4. Chocolate Kiondo Kenyan Sling Bag By Yuvake
5. Oversized Straw Weekender Bag
6. Nena and Co Ghana Collection
7. Striped Yellow and White Sisal Kenyan Tote Bag By Yuvake
8. Mar Y Sol
9. Alegria Beach Bag
10. Round Wicker Bag
11. Mi Paradise pom pom Beach Bag
12 Beautiful Handcrafted Artisan Brass Jewelry-Made in Kenya
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Photo Credit:Omar Lopez- Instagram @omarlopez1
Photo Credit:Terricks Noah- tmajorpictures21.pixieset.com
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6 New Luxury Lace Robes That you Have GOT to Get Your Hands On! Anya Lust
Psst! Lingerie doesn't have to stay in the bedroom!
Making Lingerie a part of your everyday wardrobe, is a great way to continually express that sexy sultry side of you!
Wear your night gown as a slip underneath a dress, or alone with heels, an oversized or fitted blazer jacket, or with a luxury coat. You can also wear your sexy lingerie top or gown with a jean jacket.
Do you remember the first time you were introduced to sexy Lingerie, and thought, “WOW”!
The first time for me was in the ’80s when Prince and the The Revolution, Vanity, and Madonna were taking the world by storm.
Many conservative parents (including mine) were shaking their heads, and gasping in astonishment.
I remember I cried all night long, because my mom wouldn't let me go to a Prince concert!
These controversial Artist also gave cause for some to shout for Censorship!
But you know what? They broke the barriers of traditionalism and shame. They did not back down, continued to express themselves, and in return, became the King and Queen of Rock and Pop, all over the world.
Be Sexy!
It’s okay to look, feel, and be sexy. It’s part of our womanhood, and divine right of expression.
Whether your style is ultra sexy, or moderately sexy, all of my Lingerie Affiliate Partner’s have a unique way of bringing out your sexiness.
Yesss! You So Sexyyy!
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With that being said, this is the reason why I have decided to make Lingerie attire a part of my weekly posts.
I not only want to represent quality unique, ethical lingerie brands, but I also want to show how wearing sexy lingerie on a regular, can be a constant display of the Goddess in you.
Speaking of Goddesses! Check out my top 6 luxury lace robe picks at Anya Lust.
Lingerie Fridayy: 6 New Luxury Lace Robes That you Have GOT to Get Your Hands On!
Chantelle Lace Robe
2. Lumina Lace Gown
3. Dreamer Chiffon Robe
4. Meet Me in Paris Sheer Robe
5. Diana Marabou Short Kimono
6. Gabrielle Sheer Gown
*Updated March 2022
47 Display and Flat Lay Photography Ideas To Use for your Poshmark Store Covershots
A cover photo, or cover shot is the very first item picture that your Poshmark followers, and potential customers will see.
You will want this photo to be the best representation of the item that you are selling, in order to attract people to click and buy!
Here is how I achieve my displays and flat lays, for my Poshmark Store:
Supplies Used
Natural Light
I always use natural sunlight. This can work for or against you depending on the weather, and the time of day that you snap your photos. For indoor use, I have gotten my best shots around 9 AM and 5 PM.
Also, find which room and/or area in your home provides the best natural light.
Plain White Long Mailing Envelope
You can also use a white posterboard for larger display items.
White Wall
I use pushpins to hang my merchandise on the wall.
*When photographing, lower your camera, or cell phone so that the top of the hanger and pushpin cannot be seen.
Magazines
Use any fashion magazine to place your jewelry and accessories on.
Material from an article of clothing
Using material from articles of clothing that you already have makes for a great setting.
To display the leopard print heels, and vogue wallets above, I used a red blouse with lace trim.
I displayed this turquoise ring, on faux suede boots.
Fur Rugs
I use white, pink, baby blue, and zebra print faux fur “rugs” to diversify my cover photos. (Most Sellers use white fur rugs.)
Also, the “rugs” that I use are actually laptop covers! (You gotta get creative!)
Wall Layout
I discovered that I can do wall layouts when a display that I wanted to create was too big to fit inside the screen.
If you zoom in closely, you will see that I carefully layed my heels on pushpins.
I actually would like to experiment more with wall displays!
White Gift Tissue
I swear by white gift tissue!
( l also use white gift tissue to lay inside a shipping box, inside of shipping envelopes, to wrap my sells in, for extra padding inside a box, and to stuff inside shoes to keep them from getting squashed.)
When placing my merchandise on white gift tissue for display, I photograph as is with creases, or I edit in google photos, using the Light Filter to fade the creases out.
You will have to play around a bit with your filters.
Be careful when doing it this way, as you want to be able to display your items truest color.
Acessories
Add anything in your cover photo that will compliment the item that you are selling.
Use accessories or additional clothing to complete a look, and to make your item stand out.
Outdoor Lighting
I personally rarely use outdoor lighting when taking pictures of my store items. The few times that I did, were on rainy days, and turned out pretty well.
I basically used the same method as I use indoors-Pushpins and hangers.
Clothing Rack
I use my store clothing rack to display items because some days, the lighting on that side of the room is better.
Desk Chair
My white desk chair has become very useful when I need to turn on my ceiling light to photograph on cloudy days.
More Displays!
With a little experimentation, you will be able to create covershots that will make your merchandise stand out, and also attract buyers who share your personal style.
Ready to get started on Poshmark?
5 Handmade Ethical and Sustainable African Spiral Wall Art Baskets-Made in Uganda
Vibrant Vortex Basket
Sun Swirl Basket
Sunny Skies Raffia Basket
Think Pink Basket
Sky Flight Basket
Each basket is handmade with banana Raffia fibers, and banana stalk by Artisans in Uganda!
These trendy traditional African wall baskets are going fast! A couple of my favorite picks were already sold out before I could even finish this post!
Sold Out!
Check out my first blog post about Ten Thousand Villages!
Are you following this traditional African Home Decor trend?
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5 Handmade Eco-Friendly Hamper Baskets You Need in Your Home Right Now
Gathered from nature, and then handwoven in Bangladesh, by Women Artisans, these five baskets are a must-have for eco-friendly lovers!
Meadow Basket
Natural Materials Used: Kaisa Grass and bluish-gray vegetable-dyed Jute Wrapping.
2. Wild Style Hamper
Natural Materials Used: Kaisa Grass and red, blue, white, green, and yellow cotton.
3. Blue Ribbon Bogra Basket
Natural Materials Used: Vegetable-Dyed Kaisa and Palm Leaf Grass.
4. Calm Mood Hamper Basket
Natural Materials Used: Kaisa Grass with Jute and Recycled Plastic accents. Leather Handles.
5. Bright Day Hamper
Natural Materials Used: Recycled Cotton Sari Fabric, wrapped around Kaisa Grass.
*Comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages was founded by Edna Ruth Byner, A wife, and mother from Akron, Ohio. While visiting Puerto Rico with her husband in 1946, Edna met a few women who were struggling to put food on the table for their children. After seeing a handful of pieces of their fine embroidery, Ruth was moved to bring some of them back to her home town to sell.
Edna Ruth Byner began sharing the stories of the Women Makers to her friends and neighbors, explaining how each purchase helps The Women, their Family, and their Community, gain economic independence.
Now Ten Thousand Villages practices Fair Trade with 30 developing Countries!
What I especially like about this Company, is that via video, pictures, blogs, and written stories, you get to see, and hear from the actual Makers. Ten Thousand Villages takes you behind the scenes of every single country that they have partnered with, allowing you to watch the Makers in action.
You will feel like you are truly a part of The Villages!
Fair Trade
Fair trade proves that greater justice in world trade is possible. It highlights the need for change in the rules and practice of conventional trade and shows how a successful business can also put people first. It is a tangible contribution to the fight against poverty, climate change and economic crisis.
—World Fair Trade Organization
Ten Thousand Villages is the epitome of what fair trade should look like. Their business model is one that a start-up fair trade company would want to readily adopt. Simply put, they first ask the Makers what would be a sufficient amount of pay, then both parties come up with a fair agreement. Next, Ten Thousand Villages pay the Makers FIRST (50% of the agreed price), before products are shipped, to protect Makers from exploitative loans.
I’ve always had a heart for fair trade and indigenous cultures, so this makes me smile!
Support Women Artisans
When women have money, they have a say in the family… and their voice is heard. She gains confidence. Life becomes important for her. And so that’s in the real sense, that’s economic empowerment.” – Meera Bhattarai, CEO and founding member of ACP-Association for Craft Producers in Kathmandu, Nepal.
How to Make Your First Sale on Poshmark
If you are a new Seller on Poshmark, Welcome! We are a community filled with like-minded Buyers, Sellers, Business Owners, and Posh Addicts!
We are on the app 24/7, sharing our store, making money, and new Posh Friends.
So, say you have posted your first 10 items on Poshmark, but all you seem to hear are crickets…
Well, I am here to show you how to make your very first sale!
My First Sale on Poshmark
I started selling on Poshmark 2 years ago and made my first sale within a month and a half.
What I didn’t understand at the time, is that if I had just done a few more simple things consistently, my items would have sold more quickly.
I give all of the credit of making my first sale to my new Poshmark Pals-Pff’s (Posh Friends Forever)-aka other Poshmark Sellers.
My new Posh Pals continued to share my items over and over again, even when I was not on the app consistently.
Although we help each other sell on Poshmark, no matter how many times your fellow Posher shares your items, you will not make all of your sales based on this alone.
How To Make Your Very First Sale On Poshmark
My very first sale on Poshmark-Steve Madden Handbag
Share Your Items Every Hour
To increase your chances of selling, Poshmark is set up for you to share your items as often as you can.
The app allows you to go on what I call, a “Sharing Frenzy”, or “Sharing Sprees”-making you a pro-active Seller.
While some Poshmark Sellers feel that sharing can get a bit redundant, they also know, that it is the only way that they will make constant and consistent sales.
Poshmark is not the type of selling app, where you just snap some pictures of what you want to sell, upload, and wait for someone to buy.
How do you share your items?
First, click on the arrows
Next, click on my followers
After you click on My Followers, your items will then show up in your follower’s feed.
You want to always make it a habit of sharing to your Followers as often as you can, to make your first sale!
*Share every hour, and at times, share every 30 minutes, to see if your Followers, or other Buyers who are searching for your item through the search bar, respond at a faster rate.
Your Followers will respond in the form of buying your item, like, question, comment, or will reshare your items to their Followers, so that your Closet/Store will get more visibility.
The More You Share
The more you share, the more your followers will see your items.
The more you share, the more your Closet will get noticed.
The more you share, the more the app will recognize you as active and will boost your listings.
The more you share, the more of your listings will be at the top of the Poshmark Search.
The more you share, the more chances your listings will show up in Google Search.
The more you share, the more likes you will get.
The more you share, the more sales you will make.
When you share your closet/store on Poshmark, you are basically promoting and marketing your store!
You can have so many awesome items in your Poshmark Store, but without promoting and marketing them within the app, they will not get seen-so therefore, they will not sell.
Sharing your items on the Poshmark app, as often as you can, is the most important thing that you can do to make sales!
Extra Tips While Sharing
*Make sure you enter the brand name, and key details in your title.
For instance, instead of writing Beautiful Heels, write the brand name, style, and color.
Using descriptive keywords under ‘What are you selling’, will not only put your items under the right category in the Poshmark Search Engine but in the Google Search Engine as well.
When a potential customer searches for an item that matches up with your item description, your listing will pop up.
Also, if you share a lot, and other Sellers have the same item listing as yours, your item will be at the top!
*When someone likes an item in your store, reduce your price by 5-10% immediately. Poshmark will send a notification of your price drop to your likers.
*Share at midnight, in the middle of the night, and early in the morning.
*Send a thank you note to your likers, on their about me page, to acknowledge, and connect with your potential buyers; Example of what I usually send-Thank you for liking🤗if you have any questions, please feel free to ask💕
Share During Poshmark Virtual Parties
There are 4 Virtual Posh Parties a day!
Poshmark Party Hosts sends everyone an invitation in the news feed, 1 day before each themed Party.
During the last party of the night, you can share your whole closet, whether it matches the theme or not.
There are more Buyers on the Poshmark app before, during, and after the Poshmark Virtual Themed Parties-so make sure that you take advantage of increasing your chances of making your very first sale, by sharing your items to the Posh Parties.
The Afta Pawdy!
Most offline clubs shut down between the hours of 2 am and 3 am. But sometimes, you are not ready to go home yet!
Well, it’s the same for buyers on Poshmark! I call it, The Poshmark Afta Pawdy!
Say that a buyer didn’t see anything in particular that caught their eye at a Poshmark Party-or they just want to hang out a bit more after the Party, to see what else they can add to their wardrobe.
Continuing to share your items after the Party, or as soon as the Party ends, can result in a sale!
TIP: Share 15-30 minutes before all Posh Parties, during all Posh Parties, and 15-30 minutes after the Parties.
List an item a day
Sharing and listing goes hand in hand. The Poshmark app boosts your listings when it detects that you are consistently putting up a new item/or items daily.
Share Other Poshmark Sellers Closets
(But not more than you share your own!)
By sharing items in other Poshers closets to your Followers, you are showing what we call “Posh Love”.
This is what the Poshmark Community is known to do-Help each other sell.
Many times, after I have shared a Poshers item with my Followers, (we call this Community Shares) I will get some likes, or sells.
A lot of us who have been on Poshmark for a while, have certain sharing strategies that we use.
Once you start spending time on the app, you will find what sharing strategy works best for you!
Follow Other Poshers and Their Following
Following a lot of other Poshers, is another way to increase your closet’s visibility.
Click on your Followers, follow them back, and follow their followers, and whoever they are following-While your at it, go ahead and pick an item out of their closet to share!
Poshmark is a highly active app!
Poshers will quickly follow you back, are quick to share, and will rarely unfollow you.
So what are you waiting for?
Hop on the app right now, and start sharing your closet, so that you can make your first sale.
If you would like for me to help you share your closet, leave a comment below!
PS: I live on the Poshmark app, so come say hi on my about me page, and visit my store!
Vintage Joan & David Italian Blazer
No matter what the occasion, you can never go wrong with a blazer!
If you feel that your outfit is too dressed down, throw a blazer on. If you want to look professional, throw a blazer on.
If you want to make a fashion statement, throw a blazer on. If you want to……, well, you get the point!
Blazers were a hot item in my Poshmark store last year.
I believe that they will continue to be the perfect staple piece that you can “thrown on” virtually any outfit, without looking as if you just…,“threw it on.”
Even in the Summer, you can carry a blazer to drape over your shoulders while dining out, while attending special events, and to any other place that you will be going, where the air conditioning may be on full blast.
A Blazer Will Create the Perfect Outfit
You may only have 1 or 2 blazers, but because blazers are so versatile, you can wear the same blazer to create different looks for many outfits, or you can have several blazers in rotation with 1 outfit.
We have witnessed blazers on the runway being worn over just a bodysuit with heels, long blazers worn as a dress, oversized blazer trends, and blazers being worn over formal gowns.
I think that it is safe to say that just like leopard prints, blazers are here to stay!
As I go out and source clothes for my online stores, I am seeing a vast amount of high quality vintage blazers.
I ended up trying on this beautifully designed Joan & David Italian blazer several weeks after purchasing, while trying to find a more creative way to present it.
I was almost certain that this blazer was going to be too small for me, so I didn’t even attempt to place one arm inside the jacket sleeve while in the store!
I sourced this blazer jacket to resale because of it's fine Italian quality, length, and velvety brown cotton material.
The quality was a given, but as far as how it fits, it’s so totally deceiving when hanging from a clothing rack.
