The Uncommon Life

Buyer’s Dilemma

October 5, 2010

Right now we’re making our final picks for the catalog we’ll send to you in January. Remember the sari scarf? We carry these beautiful handmade scarves in turquoise and cinnamon.

Our buyer Erin is in the middle of deciding what new colors to bring in. She just sent me this email:

“Saris are by nature brightly colored and full of prints, so I’ve got a lot of color options to choose from. Since the patchwork look is such a big trend right now, it made sense to make a scarf of different contrasting colors that also complement each other. I’ve got the photographs of the sari scarf samples and they all look so fantastic, I need help deciding which scarf to feature in our catalog.”


Blue and Purple

Red and Cream

Orange, Green and Yellow

Purple and Pink

Well I’m turning it over to you. Help Erin decide, by leaving a comment for your favorite color combo. Thanks for your help!

60 Comments

  • Reply Tyler October 5, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    The purple and pink is FABULOUS!

  • Reply Punit October 5, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    Blue and purple

  • Reply Caitlyn October 5, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    I think the Red and Cream is beautiful!!

  • Reply Jen October 5, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Orange, Green and Yellow. Combo 3 perfect for fall. Such rich jewel colors.

  • Reply Amy October 5, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    Orange, green, yellow!

  • Reply Teri October 5, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    They are all beautiful, but I think the orange, green, yellow would be the most versatile.

  • Reply Erin October 6, 2010 at 1:06 am

    Orange green and yellow please!

  • Reply Lindsey October 6, 2010 at 9:17 am

    love the orange green and yellow – gorgeous combo

  • Reply Jessica October 6, 2010 at 10:26 am

    I love the purple and pink, but you can’t go wrong with any of those choices.

  • Reply Hannah Rosenberg October 7, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Hi

    They are all lovely, my question is what else is on the spread? Choose the colors that coordinate with other items on the catalog spread, giving the pages a unified and pleasing look.

    This has been my experience in the past.

    Also, have you purchased more of one color than the other? If so, feature that color. As the color featured will be the one predominately sold.

    Best of luck.

    Hannah

  • Reply Barbara October 7, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Orange, yellow, green one – lovely colours!

  • Reply Mari October 7, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Orange, green, and yellow! Gorgeous!

  • Reply Emily October 7, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Blue and Purple. Even though my favorite color is orange, the blue and purple one really caught my eye.

  • Reply Jessica Ross October 7, 2010 at 8:43 am

    With Valentine’s Day not too far around the corner from your catalog date, I’d be looking at the red and cream combo for sure. A little burst of color in the middle of winter is always refreshing.

  • Reply Heather October 7, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Feature the Purple and Pink one. (I really like the Blue and Purple and the Red and Cream, but since you already feature Turquoise and Cinnamon I think you should go with someone different than those. The Orange, Green and Yellow one is OK, but I much prefer the colors in the Purple and Pink one.)

  • Reply Melanie Yardley October 7, 2010 at 8:48 am

    red and cream gets my vote!

  • Reply Jill @ Liv'nGood Jewelry October 7, 2010 at 8:53 am

    Blue and Purple get my vote.

  • Reply Shirley Grosor October 7, 2010 at 8:54 am

    Blue and Purple!

  • Reply Jenn October 7, 2010 at 8:55 am

    Orange, Green and Yellow

  • Reply Lynn October 7, 2010 at 9:05 am

    Red and Cream would be perfect for the end of winter & Valentines day 🙂

  • Reply Kathryn Tomasek October 7, 2010 at 9:08 am

    orange, green, and yellow, please!

  • Reply Dani Glaser October 7, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Red & Cream!

  • Reply Karen October 7, 2010 at 9:12 am

    I like the purple and blue one best. Then the red one. Very pretty all.

  • Reply kissmystyle October 7, 2010 at 9:13 am

    i LOVE the purple & pink! I would definitely wear it with everything – great winter “brighten-upper”!

  • Reply JeniTidbitz October 7, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Definitely like the blue and purple!

  • Reply Jen October 7, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Purple and Pink! Love it! Want it!

  • Reply Jenn Oltrogge October 7, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Red and cream! Stunning!!

  • Reply Le Daniels October 7, 2010 at 9:20 am

    I think the blue would work with more of my current wardrobe

  • Reply jaime bastable October 7, 2010 at 9:32 am

    the orange, green and yellow! (or all of them!!)

  • Reply Alyson October 7, 2010 at 9:32 am

    I’m digging the red and cream one.

  • Reply Nicole Larimore October 7, 2010 at 9:33 am

    BLUE AND GREEN!!! 🙂

  • Reply Beth October 7, 2010 at 9:37 am

    Blue & purple!

  • Reply Abby October 7, 2010 at 9:43 am

    blue and purple

  • Reply Jessamine October 7, 2010 at 9:51 am

    They’re all gorgeous – I’ll take one of each, please! 🙂

  • Reply Russell October 7, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Orange, green & yellow!

  • Reply Anne October 7, 2010 at 10:14 am

    The red and cream would go great with faded jeans or a little black dress, and almost everything in-between!

  • Reply Barbara Scarf Lover October 7, 2010 at 10:28 am

    If the catalog drop was in Fall, I would say the orange & green one (fall colors). But, since the catalog drop is in Jan (pre Valentines), the gorgeous RED is a must! Rich jewel tones, beautiful fabric patterns intermingled, it’s a beautiful “pull me outta the winter doldrums” scarf!

  • Reply Stephanie October 7, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Blue and purple. This one stands out, is elegant and simple. The others look like something everyone else carries.

  • Reply Debby October 7, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Blue and Purple

  • Reply Holli Rahl October 7, 2010 at 11:02 am

    BLUE AND PURPLE IS GORGEOUS!

  • Reply Joanne October 7, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Blue and Purple are amazing!

  • Reply Lenny October 7, 2010 at 11:36 am

    blue and purple!!!!

  • Reply Danielle October 7, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Orange, green & yellow please!

  • Reply Samantha October 7, 2010 at 11:54 am

    Purple and pink, definitely!

  • Reply Laurie October 7, 2010 at 11:56 am

    I would wear the Red & Cream but would prob notice the Pink & Purple more in a catalog.

  • Reply Emily October 7, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Blue and Purple!!!!

  • Reply Elizabeth October 7, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    Loving the red and cream the best!

  • Reply Becky Puckett October 7, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    Blue and purple-it is so eyecatching!

  • Reply kath October 7, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    red and cream!

  • Reply Susannah October 7, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Blue and purple—cool and calm and peaceful, like water rippling over smooth pebbles.

  • Reply Judy October 7, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    Red & cream are beautiful! Plus, they’re very close to my new employer/university colors…must be meant to be! 🙂

  • Reply April October 7, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    For a January catalog, I think I would choose the blue and purple one…cool colors for winter. Although, I personally prefer the orange, green and yellow scarf 🙂

  • Reply Teri October 7, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    So today I like red and cream. Ask me tomorrow and I may change my mind.

  • Reply Rebekah King October 7, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    Blue and Purple is my choice!

  • Reply Ellen Thurmond October 7, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    I like red and cream best. Blue and purple is a close second.

  • Reply Sue Scales October 7, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    I like the red and cream scarf – the red is so eye-catching!

  • Reply Courtney October 8, 2010 at 10:30 am

    Purple and pink! Both colors are on-point for the color trends for the season…

  • Reply mare October 10, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    purple and pink

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    I would like to send samples to uncommon goods. Our company is 42 years old. We publish spiritual items as well as educational games and playing cards. To whom should I direct a catalogue and samples.

    Love your catalogue.

    Thank you and best regards,
    Donna

    Donna Wiberg,
    VP Marketing and Sales
    U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
    Stamford, CT 06902
    1-800-544-2637 Extension 305
    donna@usgamesinc.com

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