Las Vegas – ya, we got that
Well, i am finally able to sit and blog. first and foremost, we sold in vegas. There are now 5 stores that carry my suits.
Vegas was a tough town to sell in. Not because people werent nice, they were. not because its a pain in the ass to drive around in, it is. but because its a very very strange town. There are no boutiques. there is no quaint area where the locals would shop and buy nice things for themselves. I once asked someone “where do the rich people live”. They buy on the “strip” too. All chain stores, nothing really truly unique.
Until i found Strings Boutique, of course. Cori the owner has her own drummer in her head. Great sexy shop. she also makes and alters the suits for all the casino pool areas. www.stringsvegas.com. just cool peeps.
The week was HARD. Its hard to cold call, but its like learning something along the way with this business. each time i learn more, something happens, and i know to keep on going. Not only was i able to sell suits in vegas, i was also able to get an appointment with Assistand Buyer at the Wynn Hotel. www.wynnlasvegas.com check out the shopping section the website. I didnt get to meet with the head buyer, Todd, as he was in Paris, for Fashion Week. It was an amazing opportunity to meet with Alex, and i cant wait to see where that relationship will lead.
Alaina introduced me to an amazing woman, Sue, who is the Canadian national sales rep for Maggie Sottero www.maggiesottero.com. She loved my suits, and offered to take them on the road with her. So, basically, I have a canadian national sales rep now, helping sell Lemon Crush Belize bridal swimwear to the most discerning brides in Canada.
A couple other really cool things happened while I was there regarding the business, but i’m gonna keep that under my hat for now 
Alaina and i did finally get to relax on Friday evening, where we drank like fools in our hotel. Oh dear american beer, how i love thee. Then on Saturday we treated ourselves to a bit of bargain hunting, and then saw Le Reve that night. It was lovely. A true inspiration of the human body, and a beautiful feast for the eyes. We drank at the bar in the Wynn and people watched. For a long time…
And as always, as lovely a time i had, as wodnerful to spend time with alaina, as thrilled as i was to be able to add Las Vegas to the elite places where you can buy my swimwear, it is good to be home 
Now, i’ve got to get to work, and figure out where the next trip is going to be to 
Alaina, NYC seemed to keep on hittin the radar this week…….
