Monday, May 17, 2010

Style Tip - Bangles

Today's fashion tip is Stack those Bangles!!  I love to mix metals, so when I pair the silver and gold bangles.....I can wear silver and/or gold necklaces, earrings!  No worries about mixing metals, when they are styled that way.  The history of bangles dates back thousands of years!  Watch this video about Indian Bangles.  Indian women wear bangles as a fashion statement and for cultural reasons. She wears them for the 'healthy & long-life of her husband'.


Saturday, May 15, 2010

Funny Story from a Potential Stylist

Funny story......I'm in the hair salon and whip out my book. The girls go wild!!!!!!!!! They love it! I heard one comment about the price of the garden party necklace. Other than that there were so many people interested. When I said that I was thinking about starting the business they all wanted me to let them know when I did. OMG!!! I am happy that I second guessed myself and took the catalog with me to check it out again. 
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You are in?  Go for it, the investment is low and the shows are a blast!  I went to a Girls Night Out last night and booked 2 and went to a garage sale this am and booked 1 more!  And I live in small-town AZ!  If I could show you how to book shows with strangers, while wearing your jewelry "out & about"...would you go for it?  I believe in you.

Click to learn more about the stella & dot Stylist Opportunity! 
Elise Lininger
Founding Star Stylist
www.stelladot.com/elise

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Potential Stylist Question: How much should I invest?

May 12 at 11:02pm
I have gotten most of my questions answered but one question leads to another...you know :-)
So I have one for you. How much money do you honestly think you should invest to start up your inventory of jewelry to show? I know the actual start up cost is 199 and you get 350 in free jewelry, but I went online and started adding up things I liked and quickly got to 600.00!!! (I like everything) I really need to sell this idea to my husband he will be my hardest sell!
Thank you in advance for your information!
M ~ Arizona

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Hi there!
Great to hear from you! This is an exciting time...considering joining us!! How did you find sd? What are you looking for in joining sd?

Here is the formula I use for new stylists. (I have helped launch 125+ stylists in the last year)...so I have a pretty good idea of what works! Now, I am assuming that you are joining sd bc you want to get started on the 'ground-floor' and your are not a 'hobbyist'. You have a vision of earning $1500+/month and aren't afraid to be a leader in your area. You are willing to work 1 trunk show/week plus an occasional event to spread the word.

Your investment:
Join for 199.
Receive 350 in free jewels.
Shop at Half-off to round out your kit.
(use our suggested starter line samples list, featured in fashion mags/best sellers, I can email the list to you: elise.lininger@gmail.com)

The list suggests investing around $750 (so receiving $1500 in retail jewelry). Now, don't panic!!!

I have found that new stylists that 'put some skin in the game' and invest in a diverse sample kit become profitable within their first few shows. If you have it on the table, it sells! You sell more & book more! You build momentum quickly! The top-sellers on my team, invested up front. Those didn't, flailed. Of course, that isn't a hard & fast rule. But when I look at my team's numbers from the last year, that seems to be the trend.

Here is how it works out:

If you do 4 ($1000/show= $4000 sold) shows in a month, you will earn an average of $1000 in sales commission...that will pay for your investment!

At the same time, you will be earning our Profit Boosting Programs:
Free Biz Supplies = $200 worth of marketing materials (you earn 5% in free biz supplies when you sell above $800)
5% Volume Bonus = $200 cash in your pocket
Sales Commission = $1000 (25% sc)
AND Jump Start!! = $500 in free jewelry! (for every $3000 in sales you make, during your first 100 days)



Here is a link to a forum for Work At Home Moms...we have lot's of Q & A in our sd folder.

Do call if you want to talk SD!
Elise
406-696-9235
email me: scroll up, on the right!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

April Showers Bring May Flowers! -Stella & Dot-

By far my favorite piece from Stella & Dot is the Garden Party Necklace!  Everytime I wear it, I receive compliments.  It is gorgeous with the white, ruffly shirts, so popular this spring...




The Garden Party Necklace is inspired by vintage brooches and is such a WOW piece! The brooches are enamel and beautifully hand-made.


Here are some of my favorite flowers from the Stella & Dot Garden!

Featured are the Bloom Flower Rings, Kelly Cuffs, Uma Flower Brooch/Barette in Pink, and the Happy Flowers Necklace~featured in Redbook.  Get the Look and view Style Videos on my eBoutique!  Safe & Secure, online shopping.  Stella & Dot ships to your mailbox in a few days!