SIDE NOTE: I'm a little sad because my Etsy shop, the shop that is generated from my creativity and hard work, has found itself some imitators. Although, imitation is suppose to be flattering... this time it's not. It saddens me that fellow Etsians wouldn't have respect for each other. We should be supporting each other, especially in this economy. I can only hope that buyers will know the difference between my work and the imitations. I will not let this bring me down. I will not let this affect my work ethic. This will only push me to strive to be even more creative. Thank you for all your support. I hope you had a great weekend and Mother's Day. Maybe I need some JAM!!!
jumper
jade
jellies
alexa jumper | marc by marc jacobs
shorts jumper in black | fluxus
monaco jumper in dusk | ella moss
knot front jumper | silence & noise
gunmetal & jade bracelet | j. jill
earth bead necklace | michelle roy
open heart charm in black jade | tiffany & co.
peep toe jellie | hale bob
jaya jelly | diane von furstenberg
I love those jellies :)
ReplyDeleteI love jumpers in summer!
ReplyDeleteAny difficuty have to make you more stronger, more creative with your things.
ReplyDeleteCute jewelry :)
xxx
- Laura
ohhh jumpers are soo cute! love your finds! don't let those imitators let you down hun! take those as a blessing for you to make your shop more creative and stand out among the rest! good things can definitely happen from this! =)
ReplyDeleteSorry about the imitators but it's good that you have a good attitude about it.:D
ReplyDelete<3 the jade bracelet.:D
Happy Tuesday!:D
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Love the jumpers you showed :)
ReplyDeleteThat sucks about your imitators! That would frustrate me so much, too!
ReplyDeleteLove those rompers. Need to get one for the summer. :)
I love that last romper you showed so much, its beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBut I can imagine how annoyed you must be. Hugs!
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I remember when I was in the 7th grade I was the envy of my class. I rocked these awesome heeled jelly sandals that all the girls wanted. I wish I still had those shoes. They'd still fit too. I'm a sucker for jumpers too!!
ReplyDeleteAmy, sorry to hear about those posers on Etsy. That is lame. BIG TIME! It's one thing to get inspired by someone, but to completely imitate someone elses work is just wrong. I hope you still continue to create your beautiful pieces though. You are truly talented. I love everything you make. I'm sure you're aware of what happened to Ashley of Fern Animal.. now that is so WRONG!
I hope you are okay. :)
xx Love & Aloha
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Loving the jumpers!!!
ReplyDeleteLiesl :)
it's funny to me that jumpers and jellies made a comeback in the same summer ;)
ReplyDeleteIn this case immitation is stealing. Ugh! But maybe this is a sign there is a "Junghwa" magazine in your future--since people want to copy your style, taste and creativity.
ReplyDeleteJ is for Junghwa! =)
i'm sorry to hear someone copied you, that's infuriating! :( i did enjoy this post though, and i hope your week gets better! <3
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oh right? sometimes I get really wound up ad I feel like no one gets it! They always say, "you should be flattered!" Meh.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see those jelly shoes making a comeback. I remember you had a pair when you were little and I always wanted a pair too because of course, big sis is way cooler.
It is really sad when people stoop low enough to take what is not theres!!
ReplyDeleteI am sure people will be able to tell yours from the fakes!!!
Cute jumpers!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about those imposters, theres no legal action you can take?
Im sure your hard core followers will stay loyal to you, after all, youre the original!!!
WTF seriously?! Who? TERRIBLE. Sorry to hear this. This makes ME worried, I mean, how did you find out there were imitators, Amy!?
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PS - there is something special for you on my blog...
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're experiencing imitators on Etsy! I totally know the feeling and I really hope people will know the difference too.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed Cirque!
The first jelly shoes are cute. And you call those jumpers?! How funny. In Australia jumpers are winter clothes (I guess what you call sweaters etc).
ReplyDeleteAnd that sux that people have started to copy you! I truly hope people know the difference. xx
That navy blue jumper is SO cute, I love how it has the 3/4 length legs!
ReplyDeleteOk, Amy, don't be sad. I'd totally love to sue these ugly imitators for you, but sadly I'm not a lawyer yet. You can file a complaint at Etsy, no? If not there's always blackmailing....
ReplyDeleteP.S.: Jam makes me jolly too! :)
xoxo
Sandy
Aww, cheer up : ) I was browsing your store the other day and did notice others with similar designs. It's so hard to protect creative property.
ReplyDeletesorry about the imitators! and i can't believe jelly's are back in. i should have saved mine for my girls! LOL!
ReplyDeletejust yesterday I read an article on my friend's blog, she also felt the same thing, except that in this case, someone had been imitated what she wrote, i'm so sad to hear that, but hopefully it doesn't discourage your creativity,,
ReplyDelete-love you amy
shinta
i love jelly sandals! :D
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Those jelly sandals look so attractive, I can't believe they are plastic! (I also can't believe they would charge $125 for plastic, even if it is plastic made in Italy).
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've had some design thievery. I hope the person sees your post and has a crisis of conscious.
Chic on the Cheap
I love the jumpers!
ReplyDeleteOH those jellies. Love love love. I think I rocked a pair of these in just about every single color during my elementary school days!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue jumper with the draped front. And of course, jade is a beautiful rock. Ah! Jolly! That sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when people canibalise other's people's hard work and pass it off as their own D:<
ReplyDeleteHow did you find them?
I wasn't expecting those pictures to follow the word 'Jumper'. To me a jumper is a long-sleeved Winter top ... maybe you call it a sweater? Those 'jumpers' up there we call 'Onesies' ... which, come to think of it, sounds a lot like something a baby wears, haha.
Don't let the stealers get you down. Your work is amazing!
x Jasmine
I really like the jellies but you know, I did them in the 80's! AM I allowed to wear the same fashion twice? I sound like and old fart but am not yet middle aged!
ReplyDeleteRe the imitators..yes, it's very frustrating. I had a girl that I know in the same evening class as me copy my idea a couple of years ago. SHe nows sells them at all the markets. It really bugs me! It's not fair but it shows a lack of imagination on their part :)
♥ the 3rd jumpsuit!
ReplyDeletesorry you're having issues, i hope that you get the respect you deserve x
im loving jumper!
ReplyDeletehave a great week ahead!
xoxo
..have a Jam and you will be all fine Amy ; ) but seriously ,totally understand what are you saying but you know what ! you don't want some fakers wear your jewellry but Real , honest people who love your hard work and your personality ..I know you have a lot of people who love you ..
ReplyDelete..and yes .. J IS FOR JUNGHWA ; )))
hugs ..
Ellinelle xxx
Oh no, the rope bracelet? But it's YOURS! Sorry to hear that, really a shame. There's only one Junghwa, though! Love those jumpers so much, good job!
ReplyDeletei really love the silence & noise jumper! i've been eyeing it for a while now :P
ReplyDeleteOh and I love your alphabet posts... it probably makes it easier to think of something to write about!
ReplyDeleteI want all the jumpers! They're all so cute and I'm loving jelly shoes right now too - who would have thought there would be so many fun options!
ReplyDeletejumper is really in this summer (^^) plus floral prints too...
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I like that black jumper. I hope i can find one this season!
ReplyDeletei love the purple playsuit<3
ReplyDeleteWish I looked good in jumpsuits and I need to find me some cute jellies! So cute!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, remember jellies when we were kids? I can't believe they've made a comeback for adults! That's awesome :)
ReplyDeleteThat Silence & Noise jumper is fab!
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess work would be how I'm starting the week.
ReplyDeleteLove the jumpers you posted. They're nice.
love the alexa jumper, very cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love that Ella Moss jumper! And I'm still dying for a pair of jellies. Love them all!
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Valerie
so glad to have found your blog through 'it's simple love'! it's very cute and full of style :) will be looking forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteI love that first romper, figures its so $$!!
ReplyDeletei am ilove with jellies shoe :)
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