Paparazzi Accessories is one of the few businesses that survived the recent recession and has grown quickly, even though it was founded during one of the biggest financial crises to have hit the United States. Paparazzi earned much recognition in 2009, as Misty and her sister featured their jewelry in boutiques, expos, trade fairs, and private parties. Paparazzi Accessories not only become a venue for Misty and her sister to sell their jewelry. but the company also opened its doors to people who were looking for a way to earn some extra income. Paparazzi Accessories employed a multi-level marketing approach because they wanted to make the opportunity available to anyone who wanted to start their own direct sales venture.