The last blog

The first blog that I read was Jenn's blog , I found it really interesting to relate experiments to the world of athletics. It is a known fact that steroid use is on the rise, so I think that it is a good PR move for researchers to find new ways to enhance their endurance with legal products. This summer I got really into working out. I was constantly conducting experiments just like the one's that she talks about in her blog. I would try different work out routines, different diets, different website programs, different classes and so on.

I also like how she talked about athletes and the importance of crisis management. Athletes are constantly trying new things, (experiments), to enhance their skill in their particular sport. Their PR people always have to be aware of what they are doing, so in the case of an accident they can protect their clients. Experimenting with healthy products is fine and probably encouraged, but experimenting with steroids is just risky.

The next blog that I read was Kayla's blog, about the cause and effect of the fashion world. I found it really interesting about retail testing. I have never really thought about how stores go about seeing what will and will not be bought in a store. I think that is a really unique way of research. Sometimes I go into stores and see an item that I could not imagine anyone ever wearing. Then I notice that there are about 30 on the rack and it seems that they have not been touched. I'm curious if retail testing occurs that often and if I could point it out.

I also agree about incentives in fashion. Any fashionista will take any free item for an hour of their time. Although a gucci bag or shoes seem like a little much. I have been given make up, perfume or an accessory, but never a product THAT amazing. All in all, experimental research is extremely important in the fashion world.