5 Business Ideas for Fashion Lovers

January 3, 2020 By fashionandstylepolice in Fashion, Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: 5 Business Ideas for Fashion Lovers, Cheshire Fashion Bloggers, Ebay, Fashion and Style Police, Fashion business tips, UK Fashion Blog North West 4 Comments

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If you are a fashion lover and wondering what sort of business you could start this new year, you may find this 5 Business Ideas for Fashion Lovers post very handy. Turning your love for fashion into a business can be hard when you first begin to think about it but it can be easily done. As long as you are ready to put in the work and you are passionate about your fashion business idea, you will most likely succeed. My love for fashion led me to setting up Fashion and Style Police and my passion has kept me going all these years. When the ups and downs come (trust me, they do), your love for your business will keep you working on it.

Here are 5 business ideas for fashion lovers –

Have a fashion boutique

If you have the capital, setting up a fashion boutique can be a lucrative business. You need to bring something else to the table to stand out in this field. Having a regular fashion boutique like everyone else won’t cut it. You have to stay ahead of your competition by being different. One way you could do this is by having a stunning looking boutique with stylish clothes sourced from suppliers consumers won’t find anywhere on the high street. You can also stand out from the saturated fashion boutique industry by being innovative with your interior decor. If you are after some interior design inspiration, you may find this Object Space Place Japanese interior design tips very useful.

Set up a fashion blog

That’s what I did. I set up a fashion blog that has now evolved to a fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog. It helps pay the bills and it keeps me very creative. I can’t imagine not having a blog now. This online space has completely changed my life. If you enjoy writing about fashion, you should consider setting up a fashion blog.

Have a YouTube fashion channel

If vlogging is more your thing, you should think of setting up a Youtube fashion channel. Many fashion Youtubers are really doing well these days, so it is worth considering if you are into video editing and all. You never know how successful you will be until you take that leap.

Write a fashion book

Writing a fashion book is great business idea for the fashionistas. If you enjoy writing and love fashion, you could combine both passions and write a book about fashion. It is easy to self publish thanks to Amazon. I did it a few years ago and I plan on doing it again soon.

Sell clothes and accessories on eBay

Selling clothes and accessories on eBay is another lucrative business venture. You could sell brand new pieces or go for preloved items. High value preloved items like shoes and handbags tend to be very popular on eBay. If you have a good eye for fashion, this would be a great business idea for you.

What do you think of these fashion business ideas? Did any catch your eye? Do sound off in the comments section, let’s chat.

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Setting up an online fashion store in 4 steps

September 22, 2019 By fashionandstylepolice in Fashion Tags: Cheshire Fashion Bloggers, Fashion and Style Police, Fashion Blog UK, Fashion store, Online fashion store, Setting up an online fashion store in 4 steps 11 Comments

Many people dream of starting an online fashion store. I know I dreamt of doing that for many years. Having your own online store allows you to work from anywhere you like and for as many hours needed. It is a flexible and fulfilling way of earning an income, so if you are business oriented, having your own online fashion empire may have crossed your mind a few times.

Here are sone tips that will help you start your own online fashion store.

How to start an online fashion store

Decide on your niche

The first thing you need to do is to decide on the niche you want to focus on. That is the fastest way to grow your online fashion store. If you cast your net too wide, you may suffer for it organically. Your niche affects your sales, your customer support and the number of retuned customers, so it is worth thinking about the niche you want to focus on before you dive into it.

Your niche is the price, audience and market opportunity. Here are some questions you should ask yourself before starting –

Price – Is your product going to be low, middle or high worth items?

Audience – Who would the products be marketed too?

Market Opportunity – Is there a gap in the market for your item?

Register your business and set up a website

Once you decide on the niche, the next thing to do is to think of a business name, register it and set up a website. This step is really important. You don’t want a business name no one remembers, so it makes sense to take a week or 2 brainstorming names for your online store. Once you decide on the name, get it registered and set up your website. Also, don’t forget to set up social media accounts on all the platforms you want an online presence on.

Hold your products or drop shipping

This is the next stage when setting up an online store. You need to decide on whether you want to hold your products or dropship. Holding your own products is usually easier in the early days when you are just starting out. You can always go for the drop shipping option later when the business is more established.

Spread the word

Once your website is live, you need to spread the word. This is where it becomes tricky for many. Customers may not appear for awhile especially if you have no funds to really market your business. Make the most of your social media platforms. Run as many marketing ads you can afford on to get more eyeballs on your website. Promote the heck out of your business and you will definitely reap the rewards. It takes a lot of time and effort to stand out but that is where your creativity comes in.

Influencer marketing is one way of getting the word out about your business. If your budget allows you, I would recommend collaborating with bloggers to help promote your brand. I offer blogger outreach service to brands, so do get in touch with me via email on the blogger outreach services if you need my help.

Festival Season Essentials with Wish

July 22, 2019 By fashionandstylepolice in Fashion Tags: Cheshire Fashion Bloggers, Fashion and Style Police, Festival season essentials, Festival Season Essentials with Wish, Summer Activities, UK Fashion Blog North West 19 Comments

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The festival season is here and I am so excited. I have always wanted to attend a festival in the UK, and I think I am going to finally get the chance this summer. We have a couple of festivals around us and we have decided on exploring 2 of them a bit more. Obviously as a twin mum, with very active 5 year olds., it has to be a family friendly festival. I want the twins to have a lovely summer holiday, and I can’t wait for the summer adventures to begin.

I got some lovely festival essentials from WISH some days ago, and I am looking forward to making the most of them. They items came in this personalised box below.

Here are Festival Season Essentials I got from the Wish Website. All items are under £15!

Casual Leather Bag

A stylish casual backpack is a festival fashion essential. The last thing you need is to have a regular handbag. That won’t work for long. Plus as a twin mum, I can have my hands free with all the important put away in this backpack.

I love the simple design of this backpack. It is a must have this festival season, and it can be used on a regular day out too!

Wellington Boots

A good pair of wellington boots is always useful. It is raining cats and dogs as I type this post, and that is the lovely British weather for you. You never know how the weather would turn out, so it is best to go to festivals prepared with your wellies at the ready.

I love this pair right here. The black and hot pink combination is a beauty.The low heel is also a sensible idea. I won’t wear anything higher to a festival.

Sunglasses

If you have been reading Fashion and Style Police for sometime, you would know all about my love for sunglasses, or sunnies like I call them sometimes. I am never without a pair especially in the summer season.

This Wish Sunglasses would work great for festivals. They come in different colours, so there should be a pair for everyone.

Water Bottles

Water bottles are definitely festival essentials. I won’t leave the house without ours. My kids drink a lot of water, especially on warm days, so we carry a lot of water with us when out and about.

I love these colourful water bottles from Wish. I have the blue bottle and it is really cute. It is great that they are coloured but yet transparent. I like to see what we are drinking.

Waterproof Jacket

This light weight waterproof jacket is a festival essential this summer. I love the colour and the fact that I can carry it about in a compact pouch until I need it.

The waterproof jacket comes in various colours – green, yellow, orange, blue, and many other colours. So there should be a shade for everyone. I like the pink shade the best and I am looking forward to wearing it.

What do you think of these festival season essentials with Wish? Did any catch your eye? Are you attending any festivals this summer? Sound off in the comments section below.