I know we all joke and have fun and games over all the vacation I get, and if I ever work. Why yes I do indeed work. I just informed Duchess Deedles the last two weeks I did 44 and 47 hours respectfully the last two weeks. Now we have a small lull till the Christmas install happens in November. We are one of the last store to decorate for the holidays thank goodness, because I can't stand stores putting things up early. Our fall campaign this season was titled Mix Masters, which was all about mixing the trends, the biggest one is animal prints of all kinds mixed together and plaids. It's also about not mixing one designer head to toe, but showing the customers mixing high and low prices points, and things from their existing closet. Normally the company will gives us a basic directive, and the collateral and we can then use it how we want to at store level. So as per Duchess Deedles here is what I have been up to lately at work. Wild Kingdom certainly sums it up.
The first three walls took two weeks alone with painting!
Our company is huge into giving back this whole month to Breast Cancer in various ways. These were my two displays this season.
DRESSES!
Some of the latest shoes for men. I have never seen such color.
The new Tom Ford winter collection on my men's mannequin.
The big project this week has been the Trim Shop. Now this is the only Christmas we have up, only because some of out costumers look for it early. It my seem early, but in the reatil world we really only have two months to sell it. Started install on Monday and finished yesterday. I was informed today a lady came in last night and spent around $250 already!!!!
Some of the boys I work with.
And contrary to popular belief, this is not how my houseboys get delivered.
Meanwhile in other news, my smart mouthed, and some time useful Social Director was finally found. If you recall, I accidently left Miss Moorecock in a shop of some kind in Ptown this summer. It was almost two weeks till I realized it. Thanks to the gentleman who found her and sent her back, even though she smelled of tuna and looked rather plump.
I’m was still getting over the shock of your last post about Top and Bottom (I’ll let you guess) when I read this latest one about the recovery of Ms MCock. I hope she’s not too discombobulated???
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I didn't mean to jolt you dear...but it was unfortunate she sat on my chaise, now it too smells of tuna.
DeleteMy, my, you have been a busy little beaver haven't you? You really should be bottled and sold. These are beautiful and I love the dresses!
ReplyDeleteI thought you might. I see you in them in one of your more demure moods flitting around the house.
DeleteSweetie, my flitting days are dead and gone! I now lumber, but I do it with panache :) I would love that metallic looking dress for one of the formal nights on our next cruise. It's gorgeous.
DeleteA lot of very creative work!! Enjoyed all the
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Thank you Mother!
DeleteI love all your fashion styling. And the animal print walls are so stunning and eye-catching. Is it any wonder you always looks so put together? It must be a fun interesting day with your job.
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ReplyDelete"You know, one snap of my fingers and I can raise hemlines so high, that the world is your gynaecologist."
Jx
I too love the breast cancer and dresses displays. your houseboyz do some in-store modeling, I see. but why do they all look like ken dolls below the waist? one of my friends would LOVE to own that yellow giraffe.
ReplyDeleteI so want that yellow giraffe!
ReplyDeleteI'm tired of my job...I want yours!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell. What a great post to come back to!
ReplyDeleteI've spent the last month in France, visiting some chateaux in the Loire valley.
The displays are fabulous. I love seeing beautiful things displayed so creatively.
I really, really like the men's shoes. How sassy would a guy be wearing a pair of those?
The breast cancer display too, I love. I've done battle myself with breast cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy. But I'm still here. Forever grateful that other humans have the audacity to cut another human open and remove the bad bits. Wonderful too that others care enough to raise awareness and much needed funds.
I am already looking forward to seeing your Christmas displays. Last year's were amazing.
Oh I nearly forgot.......I saw a beautiful Fox, trotting across a field in france and so many deer and birds of prey, I lost count.
I've missed reading your blog. It's good to be back. X
Oh you have been missed!!!!!! That trip sound glorious. Seems we both had alot of time away.
DeleteMy fox kept me up the other night wi8th their antics and screaming.
Great work as always. And I knew you worked around male nudes all day.
ReplyDeleteMoorecock smells of tuna??? Well I guess good she is alive right?
Not only are the displays nice and creative, I have noticed the store itself looks chic and sparkly. I can't stand shopping in a dump. I love the styling on the Tom Ford mannequins, and the behind the office, so to speak.
ReplyDeleteNice work, and I especially love the Get Your Pink On look. I like mixing and matching different shades of the same color, including the occasional print.
ReplyDeleteWell, I do that for my Sim in The Sims 4. I'm too lazy to do it IRL at the moment.
Your store always looks way more stunning and always something of intrest to see, even over any department store in Philly. And I may need a pair of shoes or two.
ReplyDeleteOh my gawd! Those displays are wonderful! And I thought men only needed black, brown and white (tennis/gym) shoes. What’s with all the colors 😝?
ReplyDeleteYou dont see that kind of displays around here, or a store as elegant. No wonder you get physically tired.
ReplyDeleteOh god, mannequins have gotten so hot! OK, obviously you DO work and you work well! Your designs and displays are incredible.
ReplyDeleteThis is too fab for words. Those windows are amazeballs. Damn. Artistry!
ReplyDeleteI want the crossbody bag and ALL OF THE SHOES.
XOXO
Your store always looks amazing when I pop in for an event.
ReplyDeleteI love the animal print walls!!! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your "work" photos, so thank you!
ReplyDeleteHowever, the boys you work with seem rather creepy. Do they all turn their heads in unison when you walk in the room?
Love them all but your two honoring breast cancer are simply the best! Thanks for the birthday gift! Hugs!!!
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