Today we had a one of our quarterly hindsight meetings wherein each area prepares a deck and presents its findings about successes and misses for that period as well as initial recommendations for opportunities next time around. Done right they can be really informative and give you the basis for a great foundation for the following year. … Continue reading
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Miracle Martini
We shoot our spring line next week so today was the final outfit review. Normally that means tweaking and accessorizing looks but Hurricane Sandy delayed all our samples so it was really our first real sample review. It was a really long yet productive day as by some miracle we picked over 35 outfits and … Continue reading
Thanksgiving the Holiday shopping kickoff
Thanksgiving is upon us. For those of us who work for retailers that means we’ve reached the peak of the climb on the roller coaster that is holiday sales anticipation. From here its a hold on tight, scream if you need to and try not to pee your pants. Hopefully by the time the ride … Continue reading
Dinner for one but not alone
Ever think what it must be like to be watched all through your work day? That’s what working at a station in an open counter restaurant must be like. I assume. You are not observed by peers but by patrons. People who pass comment and observe your every move. If they are like me they want to see … Continue reading
Let’s not have a meeting
Everyone hates meetings. Everyone hates those long meetings where there are way more people than needed and there is very little decision making going on. There is definitely an inverse ratio of number of meeting attendees to decision making. Why do we subject ourselves to such meetings?
While I was at work
Long days at the office are made that much more difficult when you realize you are missing moments like this.
Korean on the brain
Late night at work meant grabbing a bite on the go. Lucky me I live steps away from Kimchi Grill. Kimchi Grill is the bricks & mortar location of the Kimchi Taco Truck and you guessed it: Korean-Mexican fusion . I will admit I stalked them from the first days of it being just the truck’s … Continue reading
Life Until Done 