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The Tip is 'Ask Before You Buy' I went to a department store for a pair of dress shoes recently. The clerk helped me with three different pairs that I tried on. 'The Big Secret' was on the forefront of my mind so I asked, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman responded that they were in fact imported. "Do you have any Made In America shoes like these?" I asked. To my surprise he said, "We have a whole line of Made In USA shoes." I was able to purchase the same color and style with the Made In USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty and were more comfortable. It's amazing how often this simple Made in US question yields unexpected and often times pleasant results. I now ask this question regularly, whereas before I would not have thought to ask for a Made in America alternative. More often than not, I can find a Made in America product of higher quality and at the same, or slightly higher price. Asking the question is so simple and can make a positive impact, in both the short and long term. Try it sometime. If you are like me, you may be surprised with how many Made in US products are out there. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that benefits many. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Nikki Blaine Nikki Blaine, an Indianapolis, Indiana native born with an anointed talent to design and construct beautiful garments. Her creativity was first acknowledged while in high school, from hosting fashion shows along with winning the Shades of Elegance Youth Designer of the Year Award and the People's Choice Award in 1991. It was obvious what Nikki Blaine's destiny would be. After high school, Nikki received an athletic scholarship to attend Indiana Institute of Technology were she received several business degrees including her MBA. Still devoted to her passion, she continued working on her fashion designs and traveled from New York to the United Kingdom seeking inspiration for her design aesthetics. On the quest of branding Nikki Blaine Couture, Nikki has continued her education by obtaining a degree in Visual Communications/Digital Design from AIU. In 2009, marked a historical moment for Nikki Blaine Couture, Nikki dressed Cheryl Fisher one of Barack Obama's VIP for the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. She was also recognized as one of the elitist amongst the African-American community being nominated in the Who's Who in Black Indianapolis. In 2008, Nikki won the Cultural Regalia Competition at the Indianapolis Garfield Park Art Center. In 2005, she won the Indianapolis Black Expo Designer Competition. Outside of working with clients and organizations, Nikki has a strong passion for giving back to the community by hosting and being a part of charitable events. Nikki Blaine Couture offers the Glam Chic style for any size woman that has the agent provocateur to bring the look to life. The Glam Chic term was coined by Nikki Blaine to describe the higher-end quality of the fabrics along with the functionality of the garment. Nikki Blaine Couture has dressed the following Hollywood celebrities: Niecy Nash, Brittany Flickinger, Tess Broussard, Jennia Fredrique and Loretta Devine. Will you be next? Nikki Blaine, Founder, Nikki Blaine Couture |
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