We recently sold a large quantity of scarves and handbags to Debony Salon in Jackson NH. The picture below is of the setup I made there of our products.

Lasting Impressions of Maine-

My sister Denise and I recently visited our friend Carolina Tanguay. She is owner of Lasting Impressions located in Windham Maine. We took some of our product and did a setup. Below are some pictures-
You can now make some of your Effortlessly Chic purchases at Lasting Impressions 856 Roosevelt Trail, Windham ME-Tell Carolina the girls from Effortlessly Chic sent you!

The Fair

I Love the Fryeburg fair. It was the highlight of the year ever since I was little. Every year I'd save my allowance so I could buy something special. Thats why selling there was so important to me. I saw so many little girls as I used to be, so excited to buy that special item with their own money.

My sister Denise and I try to make visiting our booth a special occasion. We take the time with each customer to make sure they get exactly what they want. I have customers comment to me that was so much fun and a great experience.

Last week there was one customer in particular who I had a great time with. We had the vanity in the booth mounded with scarves as she tried and tried to find exactly the one she wanted. When she finally found what she was looking for she was so happy.

That is what this business is all about in my opinion. I love to see a happy customer!

Effortlessly Chic

FRYEBURG FAIR 2009

Fryeburg Fair was an exciting week with sales nearly tripled from last year. My sister Denise and I were very happy with the week. I had numerous customers return from last year for more handbags and scarves. They went on and on about how they gave them as gifts and what a huge hit they were.

Fryeburg Fair Week!

Here are some pictures of our customers at the Fryeburg Fair. They were very willing to let us take their photo while wearing their new purchases.

Our Business Is Growing

Effortlessly Chic by KT Is growing. I started this company three years ago with the hope of people buying my products and it has flourished into more than a hobby and a dream, it has become a successful business.
My sister Denise and I are busy preparing for Fryeburg Fair. Which runs from October 4th thru the 11th. It is going to be an exciting week!
We have so many new and colorful fabrics we are going to be selling. And also we are introducing a new line called Moose-ly Chic, which features fabrics that celebrate the beauty and rustic quality of our state. We got so inspired just by taking a walk one day and we realized how blessed we are to live in such a gorgeous state. We knew we had to do something to show our appreciation for Maine. The fabrics are rich and vibrant, and include nature scenes of moose, loons, black bears and of course, the pine tree. It is a fun line and we are sure it is going to be a big hit.
As for Effortlessly Chic we are going to have fabrics from various designers and countries. Expensive silks from France and Italian linens. The fabrics were chosen with the seasons trends well in mind and are sure to not disappoint. I could keep writing but I have so much to do and make for our upcoming events. Please make sure you come by and say hi at the Fair and maybe even get yourself a chic accessory.....

My Business

Welcome To Effortlessly Chic by KT

Effortlessly Chic Story-

I started Effortlessly Chic three years ago. And each year it has seemed to grow. From creating scarves for friends and family to making a sale to our state senator Susan Collins. Each step of the way I have learned something new. To understand my love for business and fashion we must start at the beginning.

The reason I have always wanted my own business was because of my childhood. I grew up in a family where the customer always came first. And that's no lie. my parents held a TV business for years out of our home. I remember my father talking to customers and answering their questions sometimes at eleven o'clock in the evening. He imparted to me the responsibility and privlege of running your own business and that guidance has helped me to start my own. It may be in a totally different direction from the business he had, but the values and principles I have learned are not.

Ever since I was little I have loved fabric. My mother and Great-Grandmother were such talented sewers. My Great-Grandmother would make dresses for my dolls and knit sweaters for my sisters and I. And my mother would make dresses for us, she having learned her talents from Great-Grammie. Some of the best times I have spent were up in Great-Grammies attic looking through all her fabric, "Take what you want dear," Grammie would always tell me. In the beginning I wasn't a very good sewer, but with care and patience my mentors (Great Grammie and Mom) showed me how to sew quality items and instilled in me a love for creating something on my own.

As effortlessly chic has developed into more than just a hobbie I have found I am more the creative end than anything else. I love picking out the seasons hottest colors and patterns to make into accessories for people to wear. In the beginning Effortlessly Chic was mainly scarves but in 2008 my sister Denise joined the company, she is my business partner and is the creative genius behind the handbags. She is so talented and her bags have been such a huge success. She enjoys sewing and I enjoy designing. A match made in heaven!

We love working together (most of the time)..And our talents combined have made Effortlessly Chic by KT what it is today. Denise loves to sew and come up with ideas for the setup at our events such as fairs and festivals. I love to design and sell. I love shopping for fabric and going to boutiques to make sales. We have two completely different personalities which make for exciting and new business ideas and products.

Thanks for visiting out blog and please feel free to visit our etsy store to make a purchase if you wish!