How and why did you set up your online boutique?
Glitz n' Pieces was created in 2013 when we were in our first year of college in IADT studying business management and entrepreneurship. The idea came about when we had to come up with a business idea for a stalls project in one of our modules. We wanted to do something different and something that we were passionate about, from here Glitz n' Pieces was born.
What is the most exciting thing about your job?
The most exciting thing about our job is being able to work with your best friend doing something that we both love.
We really enjoy seeing photos of our customers wearing there purchases from Glitz n' Pieces and sourcing our unique accessories.
What is the most challenging thing about your job?
At the moment we are facing our biggest challenge to date, running a full time business whilst at the same time completing our final year in college to get our degrees.
You have a lot of famous followers? How did you tap into the celeb market?
Whenever we both needed some fashion inspiration we both always looked to people of influence and celebrities that we loved. So when we started Glitz n' Pieces we took this approach to spread brand awareness. From this we have built really good relationships that allows us to continue to work closely with such people.
Who is your main audience?
Our customer base and social media following range from a variety of ages but from our target demographic the audience of women who engage with us the most are aged 25-50.
What inspires you?
We both inspire each other as we can see how far we have come and how hard we have worked to get here in such short time.
Do you create the designed yourselves? What inspires you?
We design a few pieces in our collection along with two other Irish designers, these pieces are exclusive to our store. We have also developed a great relationship with an agent abroad who helps us chose and source good quality accessories from countries all around the world.
What does your working day look like?
Our days are crazy! We have pretty hectic college time tables and the working day never ends but we have learnt to priorities work and college so we can keep on top of everything.
We start work in the office at 8.30am where we package parcels and send them onto our delivery service before we head off to college. We answer all of our e-mails whenever we get a break throughout the day and update all of our social media sites.
When we arrive home at 5pm we touch base with our supplier and upload all the new products and data to the website which is very time consuming.
Any style rules for accessorizing?
Have a wide range of bags and statement necklaces to funk up any old or new clothing that you have in your wardrobe.
Who do you admire?
We admire Conor McGregor greatly because of his positive attitude towards everything that he does. We try and reflect this positive approach with everything that we do.
Your proudest achievement so far?
Our best achievement so far has got to be winning Best Online Shop 2016 in the Frock Advisor and Xposé Awards.
Best Online Boutique 2016 ❤️❤️ #frockadvisor pic.twitter.com/K3t2weqyRN
— Glitz n' Pieces™ (@Glitznpiecesie) April 6, 2016
Where can we find you online?
You can find us on our online on our website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!
Chosen platform to promote and sell your wares?
Facebook would have to be the most effective platform to sell and promote our accessories as customers can be sent directly to the item from the post.
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