Aspects of my Job: Interview by Alexander Gray

[xglitter3ugx]

soooo helpful thank you so much Lorraine!

[NinaKRicci]

This is actually really good advice! She's not filling are heads up with dreams and fantasys your being real! Thanks beacuse i really want to become a fashion buyer!

[amymaccamie]

you said to take a fashion course in the holidays if you are still in high school - I would really like to do this, how old do you have to be and how long do they go for? thanks, Amy.

[Checkingokop]

you need more plaster on ur face, it doesnt look plastic and shiny enough. 

[NewNewNewModelNo15]

@Checkingokop woww that's an asshole comment. Lorraine looks beautiful here stfu.

[Checkingokop]

@NewNewNewModelNo15 so youre a model? you got pics?

[toonygragari]

try asian women  #lushfmlk.info#

[yohanpetior]

Asian ladies online #lushfmlk.info#

[xkimlex]

thank you so much!

you have truly inspired me and opened my eyes to an amazing career :]

[latz2008]

Amazingly nasal...... wooooow. So so advice....

[bwaldburg]

thanks so much for the info..

[youreglowing]

To gain experience, It's a great idea to accept any position within a company and then work your way up. Guess is wonderful about hiring from within!

[gabriellesays]

i love u lol

[jenkinators]

great info...and love that necklace!!

[eletra171]

why dont you just ask the people what they expect of their clothes or what they like?

[JewelledStar]

Great information in this video and I love your turquoise necklace...

[jayrawkstar]

this is so cool. i wanna be a buyer sooo bad!

[Coolio50000]

she seriously talked for 10 minuites............... fuck man that's a horrible post

[tntownsend96]

So you actually sat through the whole thing? Don't you have anything to do instead of being rude?

[Coolio50000]

well unlike most people, i actually give video's a try instead of judging right away. so ya, i watched to whole thing, isn't that the point?

[tntownsend96]

My point was, if it was so horrible, why watch it and make a rude comment. Didn't your mama tell you if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything? I just really have a problem with people who are rude.

[princessjodie]

britnaybabay where do u come off calling Lorraine? if u have nothing nice to say shut the hell up :) Lorraine gives alot of helpful advice to alot of people who appreciate it if u dont like her then thats fine just dont watch her videos they do say jealousy is an ugly thing ... guess thats u in a nutshell

[smackthat00]

I am a buyer.....I started working as an admin assistant to a buyer for a large corporation (with no previous buying or retail experience) I learned the ins and outs of the business and within 2 years became a buyer myself. MY best advice would be to get any job in the company you are interested in and work your way up.

[BrownMerys]

Gud Interview, i learned things!

[123themakeup456]

Great interview! You would look great with a darker lipstick! :)

[trisiy]

great interview, thak you, this job of yours would fit me like a glove ,hehehe. :) And oh, I adore your turquoise necklace. ;)

[shimmeringdiamonds00]

Trade shows are so fun! Except when I buy more for myself than my store :S oops! I'm just about to open a small fashion store but I have previously been in gifts but it is all so fun. I do agree with you, it is hard to get into at the moment. Especially considering the economy at the moment. I'm coming to Florida soon, so if you give me the deets of your store I would love to pop in! I'm from Australia by the way. Alright, x

[nicknack47]

I have orderd for my boss also so I guess I do my job pretty well and I love my job it is not a job any more it is an addiction lol

[nicknack47]

Yes! I love selling and buying ,The trade shows are realy great too. Seeing the new trends and colors coming out for the new year. I work for somone that asks for my input and more offten than not 90% of the time what I pick sells ans is the hotest thing going.

[patr70]

I will say that I live in San Diego Ca. and barely anyone shops at Saks or Neimans...most people shop at the Macy's/Dillards level with the remainder shopping at Nordstrom/Bloomingdales.....an­d then the smallest percentage shop at Saks/Neiman.

Nordstrom Rack, Off5th, NM Last Call, and Loehmanns are IMO the best places to shop becuase you get quality stylish clothes at 50% to 85% off the regular prices. :o)

[er1ns]

Experience is key. I enjoyed this video!

[ashleyyinwonderland]

Your job sounds amazing!!

[johnfabulous]

I love that u posted this interview...I think it might help a lot of people that think they want to be fashion designers...Its usually the only option that their aware of...Your showing another side of the fashion industry that many people don't know about....KUDOS

[jmsneptuneonfire]

This is a great video! Love that you are talking about the "behind the scenes" of an area of retail most of us don't hear about.

[roamy83]

Great video! Love hearing about other people's careers.

[jmd099]

I Love this video! I'm interested in fashion. This job sounds like so much fun. I'm getting a degree in marketing and maybe I could find a job like this. I'm sure you put in hard work, but I think it's worth it.

[loveyoumillions]

WHATS A FASHION BUYER?

im confusssed

i wanna be one when i grow up haha

[kasia4infamous]

Do you know that the word STANIK (just like i spelled it) means "a bra" in Polish? :)

I like your videos Lorraine!

[bLuEcAnD3y]

what color nail polish is that ?

[cinderprinzes]

I think the best way to become a buyer is to start as a sales associate or even a manager then get an internship. Im going to school for Fashion Design, Fashioin Merchandising, and Interior Design and we always go to MAGIC in Vegas and meet with Designers in New York and thats what we were told to do... Who ever says you are wrong with what you are saying is stupid because everything you have said is everything we are learning in school!!!!

[beccca1232005]

Thats actually not true. saks macys and all the high end retail stores have training programs and you have to start at the bottom and work your way up but they will hire you.

[australialover24]

Oops I'm sorry Lorraine I unintentionally rated your vid with 1 star :( SORRY not what I wanted.

[princessfik]

do you work for you mum and dads shop?

[20Fari08]

:) o, so thats what you do ... goodluck with everything

[laurieinguam]

thats so cool

[kjgriffiths1]

hi lorraine just a quik question... do u use the sigma brushes .. they are soo amazing.. i needed to share my excited.. i just got my delivery

[luckystrlit]

a degree makes all the difference in the world girl !!!! trust me !!!!! why do u think ppl get them

[msrica87]

yes, but experience is equally important! someone can have a degree, but not know anything when they get thrown into the REAL DEAL because they have no experience!

[benkenz]

So would love your job! amazing! Im totally the same as you when i go in to a store i know exactly what i want and hate when people try and sell me stuff! argh so annoying! I know its there job though! Laura.x ;)

[venturasummer]

first and foremost, love the dark blue/light blue combo you are rocking in this video. hottt.

great advice you gave. I would enjoy seeing more videos like this.

[whititah]

BTW i loved how u put the questions up on the screen bf u answered them , its the little things that count u know?

[whititah]

yeah i totally agree with u on buyers should take a class and get a retail job. at first i thought i wanted to go into interior design until i took the class, then i knew i didnt want it , but its very useful info and intersting, taken as a fun class i guess.

[whititah]

wow lorraine u are so knowledgable and smart, u know so much about your job! this was very cool and interesting to hear. i know that when i walk into a store i just want to look around and not be bothered but again i want to know that their will be someone around that i can see to help me if i may need help. now if i know what i want i will ask, so thats a diff scenario.

[lolalolamakeup]

I love your necklace! Also kind of a random question but what brand makes your favourite jeans?

[kaisaselfan]

This was really interesting! :)

[msakdesigns]

Oh wow this video is so helpful, it sounds like you have a fantastic job but you put a lot of work into it.

I have always wanted to be a fashion designer too but found out that later when I did a course, i was not into it as much. i cannot make clothes, only draw!! Hahahaha

Does your store only sell clothes or do you sell the paintings as well, because I remember you said in another one of your videos you also sell the paints. What else do you sell instore?

[HideHeidi]

I love the boyfriend jeans.

:/

I'm not super skinny either, but they really work for me, especially because of my small stature.

Skinny jeans or bootlegs actually make me look so much heavier than boyfriend jeans.

There's my 2 cents.

:]

(Love your videos, by the way!)

[orc1459]

Can you please talk more about this topic? I havea ?, if i have degree in economics, and I am very interested in the fashion industry which school is a good one? and what other jobs are there that i could do?

[jalapena2007]

Wow Lorraine, what a great video. You sound like you're really good at what you do, and you show a lot on insight and sensitivity. Nicely done! I already liked you from your haul videos etc., but this really puts you in a new light. High five girl!

[ahanhbarbie34]

i am one of those people who can never buy for others hahaha =P

[carrierossman]

I definitely would not be a sucessful business shop owner b/c I would buy what I love and want to keep it all ;) ~ I used to manage GAP store and I got to see all aspects of the business b/c I've been the consumer and the seller and it can be stressful~us managers got the brunt of everything!

[azalea818]

I love this video. I have worked in retail for about 14 years and sister you said it. I 100% agreed with everything you said. I have worked in stores where sometimes the buys just buy a lot of trend and it does not move. You are one smart chic. I know you work for your familys buisness, but when you are ready to open your own shop man i think you would make a killing...=0) oh yeah and you gave great advice..=0)

[AlyssaProduction]

you inspire me so much im 13 and i want to be just like you because you inspire me alot. except not rich part your the rich part and i hope im not poor lol

[nikapak66]

I am a fashion designer and have been in industry about 15 years. I tried retail to make some extra money many years ago and I only lasted a week!!!!! Lol.

[Paulinaa28]

i love your turqoise necklace.

Where did you get it?

[carmelfrap098]

i agree, i took summer courses at FIT in high school.

it totally solidifies or breaks what you originally planned and opens your eyes up for other fashion careers.

im a first year college fashion design major.

to add, internships help a lot.

this video was so insightful.

thank you for taking the time to share with us your knowledge.

[ooglegail]

I used to do that for a while, before I went to uni. Great vid Lorraine x

[strblue]

good video as always girly(: hey what foundation where u wearing in this video? looks flawless

[hannahmei]

just a little note, the volume on your videos is reaalllly low.

[eyeXluvXmakeup]

great video! It's really nice to hear about what a buyer actually does. thanks for sharing!

[PinkSparklz]

lol....I hate the boyfriend jean about as much as the straight leg jean. Both styles look horrible on people! I just don't get it.

[BeautifulHysteriia]

lolol! "but in florida people r alittle slow!" heh u crack me upppppp

thank god i live in ny hehe

[carolinezcraftz]

I have a lovely orange polish I think you may like, send me your address and I'll post it to you :)

Caroline x

[sweetnsassy53]

what is a buyer?

[LegallyCouture]

someone who buys clothes are other goods for stores ect.

[michele1218]

Intriguing video girl, I thoroughly enjoyed it =) You sound like you have a dream job, i would LOVE to have that kind of power!

[sunnshinne26]

What does it mean to be a buyer?

[eyeXluvXmakeup]

she literally buys clothing to sell in her store.  Like all the stuff that you buy in bloomingdales or something, people have to actually pick out that stuff first. Thats what she does.

[scrumps101]

It's amazing how many people I meet that aspire to work in this field. I work as a buyer as well and it really is fun work. I would add that when looking into fashion buying don't forget that there are many other industries where buyers are in demand. Starting as a purchasing clerk or assistant buyer at a company unrelated to fashion is not uncommon in ones persuit to fashion buying. Certainly having a strong background in fashion and a well rounded resume will take you everywhere.

[kidu90007]

GREAT VIDEO.........

[Zoeebella]

I love your videos:o)

I have a degree in Fashion Merchandising. My advise to anyone would be to start from the bottom and work yourself up. If you want to work at a place like Saks then take any job they offer you;o)

I loved working retail after I got out of college and I had my own online biz for 4 1/2 yrs.

I'm married now and retired my business 6 months ago. Maybe someday I'll get back into it and open up a boutique.

[adoringcarmine]

this is sooo helpful as i want to be a buyer... ty soo much!

[krkrkrkristen]

What are you wearing on your lips here?

Interesting video, as always! <3

[xxstarkiee]

probably lingerie pink by ysl.

[krkrkrkristen]

I know that's what she wears in most videos, but it looks like a nude today.

[krkrkrkristen]

Just kidding, it doesn't, I think it was the angle I had my computer at.

[xxstarkiee]

ha. alright (:

[TheCurrentCustom]

It's Shu Uemura Lipstick in PK 320M

[krkrkrkristen]

Thank you so much! It's lovely.

[PossumNosePink]

I don't think you look like Cameron Diaz at all. Not an insult, just I don't see that you do.

[MoriahWhittaker]

What an awesome job! <3

[LegallyBrunette214]

Sounds like an amazing job!

[TheCurrentCustom]

It has it's ups and downs!

[jpmetz]

i've learned so much working retail, and especially once you get into management it is awesome experience

[BlasianBarbie]

L, you know your industry! Fabulous interview!

[TheCurrentCustom]

Thanks! <333

[lillyandalex]

i LOVE it lorraine, thank you so much!

this will be a great piece in my overall project, you are wonderful!

<3 alexander gray

[TheCurrentCustom]

I'm so glad! It's all for you!

[lillyandalex]

Hahahah, thank you! I'm sure everyone is like "Who the fuck is Alexander Gray!?"

[HAUSOFALEXANDER]

@TheCurrentCustom I commented on my old account! I still love this video, thank you so much <3 x alexander gray

[yogatoes10]

lorraine that is so cool..really interesting.. great video. peace & love xox

[moinsanity2]

i like this one :]

[TheCurrentCustom]

Thanks!

[MakeupGURUlove]

OOoh! That is such an awesome job! Thanks for the description. Tell us what the next trends are!!  = )

[CkGrayyy]

You're really pretty!

[TheCurrentCustom]

Thank you!

[victoriaone]

Your lips seems much fuller! how do you get that?

thanks!!!

xxx

[TheCurrentCustom]

It's because the color is so light... the lighter the color the bigger your lips will look.

[drummerchick1023]

Your job sounds like a lot of fun! You look great in this video as always =) lovee your necklace

[TheCurrentCustom]

It's because the color is so light... the lighter the color the bigger your lips will look.

[TheCurrentCustom]

Opps that wasn't for you, haha! Thank you! <333

[katiegr1244]

yay! :D

[wales68]

cool job!! a combination of shopping & love for fashion & style :)

[GeorgieMakeup]

Love youuh x

[TheCurrentCustom]

<3333