Sugarluxe in Home of Pop Star Celebrity Miley Cyrus | InStyle Magazine
Message 1: Karen Scott
“Is Fabulous in the dressing room of Miley Cyrus? It’s in her house. Have you seen InStyle Magazine? Why don’t you tell me this stuff? I had to find out from someone who came and asked me. I’m your best friend – I’m supposed to know these things. Call me back. Nevermind, you won’t even get this message…”
Thank God Karen and I have been best friends for 10+ years and she forgives me for my failure to give her information first before it becomes public knowledge.
Not to mention, I rarely listen to voicemail messages (that’s just one of those things my friends, business colleagues, interns, other artists and my own family) have come to accept about me. I NO likey the phone.
But here’s the truth about magazine and celebrity stuff…
Sure, I usually know about magazine coverage, with big national publications like InStyle, they typically put an issue to bed many months before it hits the stands. But check this out — the ONE time I talked about Sugarluxe being in a certain magazine…it didn’t happen. The ONE freakin’ time.
So, my rule of thumb since that incident is this — mum’s the word.
What works about this approach is:
- I love to surprise others.
- There’s so much fun in your friends and fans discovering it for themselves and messaging you to let you know all about it.
- Little doers are better than big talkers.
Here’s my other guideline:
Celebrities do not make Sugarluxe, however, Sugarluxe does make art for celebrities.
What do I mean?
Let’s take Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Tom Cruise for starters. If you’ve completely associated your brand or business with a certain celebrity and they turn out to be a complete nutbag (which seems to be a matter of when and not if) what does that do to what you’ve created? Where do you go from there?
I’m not really into tying my name to somebody else who I can’t control.
Unless:
I really like them and they’ve been a good friend to me (John Corbett)
They are sexy, dirty hot (Tommy Lee)
I think they’re the sweetest mega-rich couple I’ve ever met (Gregg & Jeff Foxworthy)
Or, I meet Oprah. Which I haven’t. But I will. Soon.
So – yes, it’s super cool to see my work hanging in the spot Miley Cyrus calls “one of her favorite rooms in the house”. And, I have four nieces under the age of 11 – so I admit that I’ve watched my share of Hannah Montana episodes (and really liked them).
But to me, I get far more pumped about someone who writes me a special note saying that they love my work, or they send me a picture of a Sugarluxe piece that they bought, or they tell me that I’ve inspired them in some way.
It may not seem like much compared to all the fancy famous stuff, but that’s what means the most to me!
If you’d like to order an Artist’s Proof piece just like this original painting, you can find it here – Sugarluxe Fabulous Art.
How lucky I was to end up interning in that...
First of all, I have to say how truly honored I am that you took the time to address some of my concerns in my article. It is a sure sign that you will always be successful in your endeavors as you are not only talented and beautiful, but down to earth and giving as well.
And even here in this post, the fact that you are not driven by celebrity attention is just another indicator that you believe in keeping it real. I love that about you and I hope you always stay that way.
Your advice was timely and well received. In many ways, your journey, your excitement about your work, and your attitude have all served as a way of mentoring me onto the right track when it comes to my art.
Nothing happens by coincidence and everything happens for a reason. I went to sleep one night a couple of weeks ago meditating on my future and looking for answers on how to best build my brand, and I literally woke up a few hours later around 4:00am and found your blog. And now receiving your comments on my post just confirms to me that I am on the right track.
So thank you so much for being committed to your business, and for your efforts to bring the knowledge to the world that being an artist does not equal starving.
I will be looking forward to the upcoming posts on your blog on making money from art as well as working diligently on my own business.
Oh and as a side note, I read your comment to my hubby and it went a long way in helping him see what it is that I am trying to do. So thanks for that too.
And before I forget. Congratulations on the BBB stores. That is truly awesome. You’re pretty bootylicious yourself.
Take care, thanks again and have a wonderful weekend.
O.
Hey I was wondering where that bed spread and frame in your post (pink one) is from? It looks awesome and I want it! =)
I feel like I have a celebrity endorsement because I am mentioned in your blog. Hooray! (Yes, folks…I am “the” Karen)
My talented friend: your work speaks for itself…it doesn’t need a celebrity to speak for it. Although Miley’s dressing room is totally cool and YOUR art makes it ‘Fabulous’!
PS Nice use of the word nutbag. I am going to have to start using that more…it’s got a certain ring.
Can I just say that I am so proud of you. and yeah- your designs Rock. I need to re-do my little cave I call a room….Ummmm..bootylicious like…*winks
Your awesome chica!!
Rock the publicity, and let the buzz continue!
Twitter: sugarluxe
says:
Hi Katy! The bed spread was from West Elm. Yes, I totally loved it too. It looks like they only carry pillow shams now and don’t have any more of the quilts, but here is info about the product in case they get more in:
uneven squares quilt + shams
Quilted squares add dimension to a pure cotton shell. Poly fill. Machine wash. Imported.
Twitter: sugarluxe
says:
How is life over in CalliezRealm?? Boiling over with bootyliciousness?
You’re so amazing to stop on in. Love ya big time. Stay cool in that hot Georgia sun. I’m melting here, too.
I think I’m scheduled for a Georgia signing soon. We have to meet in person if there is a chance.
xoxo – and as you would say – much lurve!
Hey I was wondering where that bed spread and frame in your post (pink one) is from? It looks awesome and I want it! =)
hey.. great design on that bedroom.
this website is awesome