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NYC business trip-but still taking time for fun!
I'm currently at the airport, awaiting my flight back home after attending the Magic Fashion event in New York City. During my stay in Manhattan, I focused on exploring new fashion lines and reconnecting with established business partners for Studio 11 Style. Ensuring that I discover fantastic fashion options for all my customers is a top priority for me.
While at the event, some vendors inquired about the characteristics of my clientele. Despite being relatively new to the business, I've identified that my repeat customers tend to be style-savvy and discerning shoppers. Reflecting on my personal style, it varies based on my mood—I appreciate classic pieces for wardrobe versatility but also enjoy incorporating quirky and fun items when the mood strikes.
Aside from engaging with vendors, I had valuable conversations with fellow boutique owners. Learning from those who have been in the industry for a considerable time was enlightening. They shared insights into the unpredictable nature of retail—a roller coaster with its ups and downs. I find these conversations to be key for my own success.
Unfortunately, I had a less-than-pleasant encounter during the event. A man who was in the upper level, Coterie section questioned who my customers where in a manner that felt rude and demeaning. Despite being taken aback, I calmly mentioned my relative newness to the industry and my successful progress. Although I left the interaction disappointed, I chose to maintain my composure and respond with kindness. Later, I contemplated responding with retaliatory remarks, but I ultimately decided it wasn't worth it.
I bring up this point because in life, we encounter individuals who are so discontent that they attempt to bring you down, or those who firmly believe they stand above you. I urge you not to embody either of those personas. Despite his evident attempt to make me feel inferior, he only succeeded in pissing me off. After some reflection and allowing my emotions to settle, I recognized that it wasn't about me; it was a reflection of his own issues. I am not sure if he is in the category of being discontent or believes he is above others-both are not who I want to be or be around. When we are discontent and can’t stand to see others succeed then we bring more $#!+ our way and when we think we are above others—-all tangible things can be taken away in an instant and/or sickness can take our lives and it isn’t going to care if you think you are better.
Sooo…with that I did make some amazing new purchases and met some cool people. I had some folks say I had good energy. I thought about that. It made me feel good. I had planned on meeting up with two incredible girlfriends who live in New York and it ended up not working out. I was bummed but thought to myself that maybe this trip was meant for me to be alone. I was at the fashion event every morning and all afternoon and had dinner each night by myself and just walked around until I found a place that called my name. Just a few hours ago I decided to ding dong ditch the fashion event (I had bought enough anyway. lol), and explore the city for two hours before I headed for the airport. The video above is me trying to fit in as much as possible! I made it back to the hotel where I left my bags and they had a driver for me. We left right away as the NYC traffic makes for a long trip. It was better than an hour drive, but I made it and- when my driver let me out at the airport he used his fingers to point to his eyes and heart and in broken English said, “You have good energy.”