Quote of the week.... so simple, yet so complex

"People say you’re supposed to dress for the occasion. What I always say is dress like you’re coming from somewhere and you got someplace to go." - Kanye West (Complex Magazine, September 2007)

What's life without a little controversy.........

So you tried your hands at telemarketing and you hated it, you moved on to human resources and adhering to "dress code" just wasn't your thing, you have finally realized that your happiness is directly related to your lifelong dream of running and operating a boutique but you just don't know where to start. Well fear not fashion addicts, Controversy Boutique is launching their "A to Z Workshop on Starting a Fashion Boutique" September 30th!

Items Covered:

• creating a business plan for a fashion boutique
• creating contracts and agreements
• how to find a contract lawyer
• how to build a loyal clientele
• how to get started and promote yourself,
• including tips for building a strong portfolio
• how to find a business consultant
• the roles and responsibilities of a business owner
• hiring and motivating a productive team
• and managing employees
• trend forecasting, where to buy wholesale, showrooms and negotiating prices
• how to promote and create events for boutique
• how to build a network within the fashion community

1.888.294.5288 ext 21 to register

Parish the thought

With heavy Atlanta presence, the funk gear gurus of Parish Nation have created a much needed color splash to the boring racks of commonness. We're checking for them!

www.parishnation.com

5 on it.....

Boutique Spotlight:

So we've been hearing all the fuss and decided to swing by 1FIVEo boutique in the upgraded West Marietta District. The social sweetness that lured us in is their monthly “Support Local Independent Music & Art” campaign, where they have this interesting way of combining music, fashion, art, and magic ...we adore!

1*FIVE*0 is a Lifestyle Fusion Boutique featuring fashions for Men & Women, Vintage Candy, books, pillows, frames, games, PF Flyers for Men & Women, jewelry, CDs and so much more. NOTHING OVER $150........ and thus the name.

www.150atlanta.com

Tax Free....who me???

Okay... so you can say the ladies and gents at Reddest Light are having a bit of a champagne taste, beer budget kind of day. Picture our delight when we were reminded that today marks the beginning of TAX-FREE weekend. Those extra dollars saved is just what we need to sponsor our trip around the city :) Hello??? Gas is back at the $3 mark! We'll get back to our big spender routine next week, lol

Special thanks to Ditto Boutique for reminding us of this sacred holiday. Reddest Light readers will also receive an additional 10% off of already reduced merchandise this Thursday - Saturday. Consignment like you have never seen before! www.dittoboutique.com

H & M sails the Atlantic!

It's official!!!! H & M finally makes it way to Georgia, and not a moment too soon. The fashion forward retailer will break ground on Atlantic Station's fashion avenue. A wallet friendly secret to many girls in the city, we're just wondering if will we be able to bear the lines as this hush-hush shopping destination is revealed.

* Check back for updates

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Urban Chic

LOUIS VUITTON ATLANTA INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF T.I. vs T.I.P.

Aaauuuggghhhh (sigh), don't we all wish we had the Louis Vuitton Monogram Mirror bag in gold. It's the hottest thing going right now and at the LV celebrates T.I. event, guests were privy to viewing the line's exclusives and more. Mr. Dapper himself, also know as the king of the south and girlfriend Tiny looked fabulous might we add!!!!

Save the date...too haute to miss!

We have received numerous emails regarding the Hautelanta Fashion Week. After reaching out to the organizers, here is what we got. Mark your calendars.... the REDDEST will so be there!!!

""Haute.Lanta Fashion Week was created to provide a platform for designers to showcase their upcoming collections to buyers, consumers, and international media. The city of Atlanta is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. and has received national attention for it’s professional designers, musical talent, and high profile celebrity presence. Although this is true, Atlanta’s design community has been overlooked and there has not been a successful and continuous week of fashion. There will be thousands of event attendees, comprised of the international press, store buyers, retailers, celebrities, style-makers, and fashion forward socialites, in which Haute.Lanta Fashion Week is an excellent opportunity for American and international designers to gain much needed recognition."

www.hautelantafashionweek.com