Ch-ch-ch-changes

Back again! Finally.

I've taken a very long hiatus due to life's wonderful obstacles. We need to get back to fashion!

 I didn't end up selling out of my line but what I had left I donated and now I am starting fresh and new so my Etsy shop will be empty for a bit.

Things are changing for me and my label and it's all a big secret until more things are finalized.

More to come!

See you soon,

SJL

Pinkyotto Trial Day / Camera Fail

So, this past saturday I had a trial day at this shop called Pinkyotto. It's an expensive boutique that has only locations in New York and one in Boston on Newbury Street (that's where I was doing my trial day). I was really excited about because I was under the impression I would be trying for a visuals position, unfortunately I was mislead. That aside, after planning a fabulous outfit (which I decided to use to inaugurate my tripod) I was then told to change into a Pinkyotto piece from the back. That would have been exciting if everything wasn't all one size and I was actually a size 4 or under (I'm a size 10 and I ain't afraid to flaunt it.)

Anyways all in all the day was somewhat of a bust (besides the 50 bucks I made). It was a lot of standing around and trying to convince people to buy things they probably didn't really want or need. Or even useful for that matter. (Harsh, I know). A lot of people were from other countries which was cool, but difficult to converse with.

Well in the end I didn't end up taking the job, which was a sales position. I just didn't feel it was providing me with the right type of fashion fix. I suppose if I am going to work retail, I'd like to wear my own looks and rock my own style. Am I right?

That being said, here is the picture block I took of my outfit that day... this is also the reason why I need to go out and purchase a new camera. 

Talk about horrible quality. Blurry mess.

Floral romper (that I made shorter) - Vintage
Ankh necklace - jewelry boutique in Harvard Square
Spiked collar - Spencer's
Rhinestone studded wedge heels - Nasty Gal

I promise I'll have better pictures in the future.


✡ House of Levin

REVAMP - Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, Etc.

So, something just clicked in my head today and I did total revamp of all my information. I'm not sure what it was that made everything seem to not work for me, but I am doing some major changes. 

SJL is now the ready-to-wear line under my main design label House of Levin. House of Levin is the haute-couture like label with more detailed pieces that focuses on a lot of hand sewing (it will also be my fashion blog). Usually when I create these one of a kind pieces I sell them but lately the funds haven't been on my side so I have been unable to create. SJL was created with the intent of selling to all the wonderfully stylish girls out there looking for unique and one of a kind punk/grunge devilish fashion. However, I haven't been having much selling being done, which isn't good! Especially when I am relying on the selling of those items to create new and better pieces for all my customers! SJL is still being sold on the normal Etsy Shop link and there is still a promo going with 20% off everything! There is one more week left of this sale then it will be unavailable, so get those items on sale now! 

I am also hoping to begin my own fashion blogging already! Something I wished I had began much much sooner in my life. Which wil include my looks and DIY tips and such. I finally purchased a tripod and it is awaiting my trail run! (I've never even attempted as using actual photography equipment to take pictures of myself, I am so new to this, which is why I have been so hesitant in beginning in the first place). If any of you other lovely fashion bloggers would be willing to give me some quick tips, I would love love love to hear them!

As for my new links here they are:

Official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/houseoflevin

Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/houseoflevin

Gotta find that good tagline,

House of Levin

20% OFF EVERYTHING IN SJL SHOP

20% OFF ALL SJL CLOTHING ITEMS!

GOING ON NOW!

SHOP SHOP SHOP!

HAPPY SHOPPING,

SJL

SJL First Promotion / S A L E!

SJL sales aren't doing so well so far and I don't want to be too disappointed just yet as the summer is just starting. BUT I am going to start doing some sales and promotions to boost sales! 

I also want to sell 75% of what's currently in my shop to begin working on my next collection which will be a GYSPY KIMONO COLLECTION! 

I'm really excited about that, and I hope other people are too!- However I need to get this collection selling, selling, selling!

My first promotion going to being TONIGHT June 10th at 8:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) and will go on for a total of two weeks until June 24th at 8:00 PM. 

For any "LOOK" one would like to purchase, there will be a 25% off the entire look*!

Dresses will have a 15% off the price! 

*You must purchase both pieces in the look. If you would like to purchase two different pieces but they aren't pictured below as a look I can still do the 25% offer!!

Before purchasing you must message me on Etsy in order for me to adjust the prices for you receive the correct amount!

Here are some of the looks qualified for this promo:

Also, do not hesitate to contact me if you only want to buy one item but it may be a bit out of your price range, I will happily bargain with you! I am no stranger to financial troubles yet wanting so badly to buy something you love. Don't let money get in the way!

And just in case, click HERE for my Etsy shop!

Happy shopping,

SJL