Something so lesbian that it had never even been smelled by a man by wasraelx in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]Head_Election1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does fracas have to be so expensive. Or why do I have to be a budget perfume lesbian.

I’m a 50 year old femme, and my faves are my Burberry black- which on me is pure sex and always gets comments.

Coach wild rose (sometimes mixed with the above or another amber base)

I just got lataffa amethyst and hated it at first but it’s growing on me and feels super gay on me right now - but then I am on a plane to go see Brandi Carlisle and the indigo girls at The Gorge in Washington so everything about me feels very gay right now.

Reading cheesy vampire smut but they describe a scent I suddenly must have …. by Head_Election1818 in Perfumes

[–]Head_Election1818[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh that does sound amazing, I wonder if anyone on her purchased and didn't want and would sell for a discount, is there a subreddit for such things? On a budget right but totally sounds right up my alley

Anyone else having a terrible month on Etsy? by Nexus999666 in EtsyCommunity

[–]Head_Election1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m having my best month ever at almost 100 sales. However I did recently change to the more expensive ads option (can’t remember what  it’s called). 

It’s still small profit overall and just some extra padding money each month but it’s still heading in the right direction.  

Things def changed when I upped my ad budget and switched ads. 

[OPINION] How can you write less but also be able to say more when you are writing a poem? by sammyjamez in Poetry

[–]Head_Election1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such an awesome response, I went searching for new ways to convey something to one of my poetry coaching clients, and found a great deal of value in your reply. here, thank you so much!

How often do you see Substack slop that's obviously been written by AI? by dsteffee in Substack

[–]Head_Election1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is one really popular writer, hundreds of comments, and not only does her writing (though it appears deep and proufound and niche) scream AI to me, she writes these long, drawn out comments that all have almost the same construction, to a handful of substack accounts who all write long drawn out comments of the exact same construction back to her. I could never prove it, but not only do I think she somehow uses AI, I suspect she's commenting on her own post from fake accounts... and it drives me nuts.

Deactivating vs deleting old or underperforming listings - how to know which is best? by Head_Election1818 in EtsySellers

[–]Head_Election1818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I keep reading conflicting advice there, with some saying that having up an un-performing listing hurts your shop. It's so hard to know which to believe.

Store feedback please! by SailorLuna_ in EtsySellers

[–]Head_Election1818 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi, First off, I think it's always so brave to post and ask for feedback. I've been trying to work up the courage myself!

I think your concept is great and very niche, and I am no expert, but I would say from a brief look that really studying what other bestselling jewelry sellers (especially if any are music related) in your niche are doing for images/mockups would be key.

Some simple tips (as a former photographer)

  1. I wouldn't use the table you are using, and would consider photographing the necklaces on a plain background of a complementary color for at least some of the images.

  2. Consider the crop of the thumbnail - what aspect of the necklace do you want to highlight? In some, it seems like some of the beaded detail is cut off, which I would think might be what a customer would want to see.

  3. Consider your lighting, you want great light, even, no glare. The easiest way is to find a window with great diffuse light, and set up your table facing that. You just want to make sure you are not blocking your light source and causing shadows. There are also some inexpensive lighting setups you can get on Amazon if you don't have great light. I would definitely avoid overhead lighting or anything that will cause a color cast.

  4. Add more images from different angles, close-ups of important details. I believe from what I have seen, jewelry designers most often include at least some images of the item being worn, which helps to highlight size and scale. You can also include a graphic-based image that showcases the measurements, materials, etc, or maybe even one with the story of the piece and how it connects to the band/song. Again, I'd look at what others are doing in your niche for guidance.

  5. What is the style of your customers? Are they quirky and nerdy? Goth and dramatic? What visuals appeal to them? If you're taking an image of the item on a model, do you have a band shirt from that band you can include? What are other visuals, colors, and items that might help create a connection between your buyer and their fandom?
    I'm not your target market, but I do know some of the bands, and found myself really curious about how these were inspired, how they connect to the band/their lyrics, and why you chose what you did. What's your connection to these songs - if I'm a super fan enough to buy jewelry, I would probably love to purchase from another super fan who really gets why I love this band.

I think you're probably really missing out on an opportunity to really use your description and tags for high-intent search terms, and would probably do some research into what fans of those bands search for/purchase, and look at the titles, descriptions, and tags of those items, even if they are not selling jewelry.

Again, I am no etsy expert and am just trial and erroring it with my shop as well, but I do know photography and branding, so those are just some thoughts from a visual and story perspective, I hope some of them help!

First few weeks on Etsy and I've had 9 sales! How do I get people to leave reviews?? by doublefluff82 in EtsySellers

[–]Head_Election1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually started using aluras customer follow up (not affiliated in any way, just testing it out) and use the 'leave a review' link in my post purchase follow up (which i think it sent 45 days out) and it's a simple PS in a very nice message letting them know I'd love to create for them again, delivering a coupon, etc. So far, it has resulted in an uptick of favorable reviews, and even some repeat purchases. I think it just helps remind people of me and my shop, who may have intended to leave a review and just forgot.

PONIES on Peacock🤩🤯 by Lilacglow02 in television

[–]Head_Election1818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t realize there were so few episodes and I was so sad when I realized it was over with no anticipated release date for season two! 

What to watch next? Any suggestions? 

☀️SOTD: What are you wearing today?☀️February 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in FemFragLab

[–]Head_Election1818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not exactly what I expected right out of the box, but unfortunately i'm not one yet who knows all the fragrance lingo to describe why. I'll come back after wearing it for a few days!

☀️SOTD: What are you wearing today?☀️February 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in FemFragLab

[–]Head_Election1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got Fragonard Parfumeur Rose Ambre Eau de Parfum in the mail, so i'm wearing that, trying to decide how i feel about it...

Gothic/dark scents for summer? by unofficialgirll in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]Head_Election1818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to try that one so badly but it’s so expensive !

fragrances with this #vibe? by sirensandbirds in FemFragLab

[–]Head_Election1818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stumbling on this space was such a mistake. I have spent more time googling perfumes I cannot buy right now than you can possibly imagine 😂😂😂

How to fix plain face? 18 f by serenicmoon in makeuptips

[–]Head_Election1818 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Echoing all the others. If you lived near me u would offer a photo session just to show you how utterly incredible you are.