Friday, November 21, 2008

Home Fashion Retail

We've been experiencing an economic downfall for quite sometime now and people just don't have the money to spend on things that they desire.  With the price of goods increasing, it is the smartest thing for the family as a whole to conserve money.  During this time, more than likely, people are not looking to move out into new homes.  Unless of course, for a better job, or downsizing to have enough to spend.  If people remain in their original house, then home furnishings are not needed and should have already been taken care of since moving in.  Families may feel like the need for decoration and home fashion is the last thing they want added onto their credit debt.  Just like the all of us, we need to save the money for more important things.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Changes in Apparel Retailing

Over the past few years, vintage has held time within its own hands.  Several trends that have swept teenagers and stars all around the U.S. has been spotted at one time or the other styling looks from different decades.  Large bohemian style glasses was sported on Nicole Richie several times.  High waisted shorts, jeans, and skirts have been a popular summer-wear.  Not to mention my favorite vintage look, belts that wrap around your waist.  Apparel had subtle changes in the fashion industry,  designers look to past successes at randomness to include in their line.  I think its pure genius.  Mostly because the trend succeed with a wide range of ages.  The classic apparel that maintains a must have to every female should be pumps.  It makes any look complete and casual and over the past years, the only thing that seem to change about these shoes are the color.  The effect that it has on the over all look though, still remain the same.  Little, I have noticed about men clothing have changed.  Come to think of it, I can't seem to come up with one change.  Come to conclusion, we should be seeing several repeats in trend, at least in the next year coming.