It’s Market Wednesday, and that means the floors are buzzing. Many showrooms in Buildings 1 and 2 offer specials; in some cases, you just need to ask the showroom manager if they have any deals. Lowered minimums, free or discounted freight, floor samples for sale, Designer discounts, gifts with purchase, all kinds of great opportunities! Check out a list at bit.ly/9qp9Hq. It’s a post-January/pre-March buying opportunity....

     Young Contemorary also known as Young & Now was full of trend items this Market.  Spring & Summer 2010 Trends include: Metal details on dresses, jeans, tops, everything! Leggings in any color or fabric Smock dresses Pleated dresses Vests Bubble vests & coats Tie-dye One shoulder dresses Tube dresses with ruffle accents Sublimation tops and dresses Big floral prints PEACOCK PRINTS! Sequins A-line...

       January Market was filled with Accessories as Buyer’s looked for cute, classy and fun trends! All across market trends included: Cuff Bracelets Studded & Colorful Bangles Bling & Sparkle Details Big Chunky Rings Piled on Jewelry including Necklaces & Bracelets Colorful Leggings Summer Scarves Jewel Tone Pumps & Sandals Patent Pumps & Sandals Python Prints in Flats & Sandals Mixed...

When I opened my store last year I never thought that I would be visiting Atlanta to find home furnishing resources. I asked myself “What could AmericasMart possibly have that I couldn’t find here in Los Angeles?” The answer to that question turned out to be “A lot!” Here are my top 10 things that I discovered/enjoyed during my latest trip to AmericasMart: 1. Blue Ocean Traders Blue Ocean...

I often refer to a quote by Helen Keller’s teacher:  “I came to teach, but I stayed to learn.”  That describes every class I have ever taught, every fashion show I have done….and more.  I have always found frontline decisions and experience to be the most valuable…along with sage advice from our sales reps…that give us insider tips on survival.  I always look forward to market to pull me...