They came here in 1980 with nothing and speaking no English, ... They worked odd jobs, and Mom helped out selling cosmetics and perfumes at a local swap meet.

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[One of the most popular pages on her site is where customers can find newly launched fragrances. Another lets customers know about particularly hot products.] We have very loyal customers, ... and we try hard to give them what they want.

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It was really scary for them, ... It was the first time they had ever signed a store lease. But they took the risk and it was a big success. It was the first cosmetics/perfume store to open in the area.

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