Happy weekend, ladies!
It's been another incredibly busy and productive few weeks behind the scenes at Aura Leisure, and I'm so excited to share everything that's been happening with you.
There have been some lovely milestones, exciting opportunities and plenty of moments that have reminded me why I started this journey in the first place.
And with more stock on its way, new pieces arriving soon and some fabulous events now in the diary, things are really starting to get exciting!
Our First Stock Drop – WOW!
Firstly, I just want to say a huge THANK YOU!
We've received our first drop of pre-orders for our leggings and reversible sweaters, along with a small amount of additional stock, and the response has been absolutely incredible!
We've already pretty much sold through our first delivery, which is just amazing.
Seeing you ladies loving the pieces as much as I do genuinely means the world to me. Every order, message, share and word of encouragement makes such a difference, and I honestly couldn't be more grateful.
The exciting news is that the rest of our stock is now on its way!
We're hoping it will arrive within the next two weeks, and once it's here, our leggings and reversible sweaters will be available to purchase directly through the Aura website.
I cannot wait for more of you to get your hands on them!
Quarter-Zip Sweater Update – They're On Their Way!
Now for another exciting update that I know some of you have been patiently waiting for! Our gorgeous Aura quarter-zip sweaters are officially on their way! I'm so excited about these arriving, and I know many of you are too.
I also wanted to reassure everyone who has placed a pre-order that your orders are our absolute priority.
To help get your beautiful new sweaters to you as quickly as possible, we've arranged for the pre-order stock to be delivered by air, rather than waiting for the main stock shipment. This means all existing pre-orders will be prioritised as soon as the sweaters arrive, with the remaining stock following on in a separate delivery.
I know how exciting it is when you've ordered something new and you're eagerly waiting for it to arrive, so I really appreciate your patience and support while we get everything ready. Thank you again to everyone who has pre-ordered and put their trust in Aura. It really does mean so much.
Your Shape. Your Size. Your Aura.
One of the most exciting things I've been working on recently has been a beautiful photoshoot with some truly amazing ladies.
From the very beginning, I've wanted Aura to be so much more than just another activewear brand. I want Aura to represent real women, real bodies and real confidence. We all come in different shapes and sizes, and that's something I believe should be celebrated.
Whether you're heading to the gym, enjoying a coffee with friends, running errands or simply having a comfortable day, I want you to feel confident, stylish and, most importantly, comfortable being YOU.
Our recent photoshoot captured exactly what I want Aura to stand for, and I'm so excited for you to see the beautiful images. You'll soon start seeing them across our website and social media, and I hope they inspire you to embrace your own unique Aura.
One of the things I love most about our collection is how versatile the pieces are. They're designed to fit into everyday life, whether you're being active or simply enjoying a relaxed day. Because at the end of the day, it's not about fitting into a certain mould. It's about feeling amazing in your own skin. And that's exactly what I want Aura to be about.
Connecting, Learning & Growing
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic business networking event in Pwllheli, organised by Business Gwynedd.
It was such a lovely opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded business owners, share experiences and hear about their journeys.
One of the highlights of the event was hearing from Shoned from Tanya Whitebits, who was the guest speaker.
It was absolutely amazing to hear her story, how her business began and how much it has grown over the years. Listening to her journey and hearing about the hard work, determination and passion behind her business was genuinely inspiring.
As someone who is still in the early stages of building my own business, it's so encouraging to hear from other business owners who have taken an idea, believed in it and turned it into something special. It was a lovely reminder that every business starts somewhere, and that with passion, perseverance and plenty of hard work, exciting things really can happen!
Building a business can sometimes feel like a whirlwind, so taking the time to step away from the day-to-day and surround yourself with inspiring, supportive people is incredibly valuable. A huge thank you to Business Gwynedd for organising such a wonderful event, and to Shoned for sharing her inspiring story.
I came away feeling motivated, inspired and even more excited about what's ahead for Aura. And speaking of exciting opportunities, we've now got some fabulous events coming up!
Aura Is Going On the Road – Our First Pop-Up Events!
This is something I've been especially excited to share with you all.
Aura Leisure has some fantastic pop-up events coming up, and we've got THREE confirmed dates for your diaries!
Here's where you can find us over the coming weeks:
Sunday 1st November – Y Bryncynan, Morfa Nefyn
10am–2pm
Our very first Aura pop-up event! This is a brand-new event for the venue, and I'm absolutely delighted that Aura will be part of it. There will be some wonderful local businesses showcasing their products, making it the perfect opportunity to come along, have a browse and support small businesses in our community. Hopefully, if the event is a success, it could become something regular, which would be fantastic for everyone involved.
Wednesday 11th November – Shopping & Lifestyle Evening
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa
6pm–9pm
Another fabulous event that I'm really looking forward to! Aura Leisure will be attending a Shopping & Lifestyle Evening at the beautiful Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa. This sounds like such a lovely way to spend an evening, browsing beautiful products, discovering different businesses and perhaps even starting a little Christmas shopping!
Saturday 28th November – Hwyl yr Ŵyl, Pwllheli Christmas Festival
All-day event
And finally, we're getting into the Christmas spirit! I'm so excited that Aura Leisure will be attending Hwyl yr Ŵyl, the Pwllheli Christmas Festival! I absolutely love the atmosphere around Christmas, and there's something so special about festive events that bring local businesses and the community together. So, if you're planning to visit the festival, make sure you come and find Aura and say hello!
A Little Thank You From Me
As I sit down to write this third blog, I can't help but reflect on how much has happened in such a short space of time.
From seeing our first stock arrive and receiving such wonderful feedback, to organising photoshoots, meeting inspiring business owners, arranging new stock deliveries and preparing for our pop-up events, it's all starting to feel very real! There have certainly been plenty of busy days, lots of learning curves and a few moments of wondering how I'm going to fit everything in!
But seeing Aura grow, little by little, makes every bit of hard work worthwhile. There is still so much I want to achieve, so many ideas I want to bring to life and so many exciting things I want to share with you.
And I know this is only the beginning.
I'm learning, growing and finding my feet along the way, but one thing I know for certain is that I couldn't do any of this without your support. Every single one of you who follows, shares, purchases, pre-orders or simply cheers Aura on is helping turn my vision into something special.
And for that, I'm truly grateful.
Over the coming weeks, I'll be keeping you updated as our new stock arrives, our quarter-zip sweaters make their way to us and we get ready for our exciting events. I can't wait to see more of you wearing Aura, and hopefully meet lots of you in person very soon!
So, ladies, get those dates in your diaries, keep an eye on our social media for updates, and come along and say hello if you can!
Until next time, have a wonderful weekend, ladies!
Keep being confident, keep being you, and always remember…
Your Shape. Your Size. Your Aura.
With love,
Ros x
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