Beleaguered Blog =(

This blog had the best of intentions and clearly it's gone kaputsky. Initially, I wanted to catalogue what I wore, but looking around the internet, there are tons and tons of such sites. Better and prettier sites. That made me feel very intimidated about even posting any of my pictures. I still want to catalogue my threads, for *my* personal use, but I am unsure about posting it up for all to see. Privacy, you see.

I am still mulling over what I want to do with this blog. I love looking at different fashion sites, believe me, ask Mr. T, but, for me, one thing I realised is that if I am not careful, inspiration overpowers my inner sense of style. It's something *I* need to be aware.

Am I stylish? I would like to think so, but, to me, style is in the eye of the beholder.

My initial desire to catalogue my ever changing style and/or record my thoughts about fashion and how it pertains to *my* personal style still remains. I am just trying to figure out the best way to go about it.

One thing I plan to do is link all the Asian fashion bloggers here. I noticed that is not really prevalent throughout my searches. I am also thinking of giving my thoughts on many of them. Obviously no one likes to be criticised, and that is not my intention. I only plan to showcase those blogs that provide me with inspiration. Believe me, I appreciate karma.

I would like to know what people think about posting pictures. I wish I am brave enough to show myself, but am I being too careful? Does it even matter? Do I sound like a self-absorbed B?

... To Be Continued....

Pretty in Pink

Just watched this movie and it struck me that back in the day, I thought the fashion was meh. Watching it again, I absolutely *adore* what Andie was wearing. It has motivated me to try and take risks, preppies be damned!

Thrifting, Part 2

So.... after going to Sally's Hair Care to try this new shampoo that is supposed to be a cheaper version of Wen, I decided to do a quick stop at the Goodwill that was literally right next to this beauty store. I semi-take back what I previously wrote. I found a Moschino Cheap & Chic suit for 11 bux! And an Etro scarf for a dollar!! WOOOOOT! But the skirt is a bit small, even though it's a size 6, and the jacket is a bit big. What gives? It is still really cute and I am still going to wear it. Yay!!!

Thrifting

(This was obviously months ago: Really, it was in February. It is now March.)

I haven't been able to post this week because I haven't had any time to take any pictures! I wish I did, but I will strive to make more of an effort.

This post is about thrifting. I never really thrifted until I started reading a whole number of blogs talking to thrifting tactics and it got me thinking maybe it's a neat way to find unique, and primarily vintage items; items that add a certain flavour to your wardrobe.

This musing started with a quick stop to my local Goodwill to see if there were any goodies to be had. What was meant to be a 10 minute stop ended up being over an hour, with many different items in my hands. I was brimming with excitement of my new purchases.

The initial excitement, however, wore off and I was left with me pondering if the clothes I bought were worth the amount I paid. You see, I bought a few things that, had they *not* been at the Goodwill, I wonder if I would have purchased these items at all. It seems I am become lax about the fit and cut when it comes to thrifting.

Case in point: Today, when I was thrifting, I bought a dress I know would have put away if it were in a conventional store. It was a size too big, a smidge too long. Yet, I convinced myself that I would alter it (which I did, eventually) and that I would just "rock it." There is something about shopping in a thrift store that makes me lax in my vigilance of not buying. I wonder if this is the case for everyone.

One thing I need to do is remember thrift stores are just that: stores. They may have unique and lovely items, but I need to keep in mind to constantly minimize the number of clothes I have. I need to remember to constantly streamline my clothes and think whether these clothes will add to my collection, or if it will just be lying in the wayside. (like this belt I bought the same day. Ugh)

New Year, New Resolutions.

A ton of fashion blogs exist out there in the interweb. I have seen and read many of them. I think everyone has a unique perspective, and I have enjoyed reading them.

One thing I noticed, however, was that many blogs did not *remix* the items on a consistent basis; rather, many bring in new clothes every few weeks. Like most, I would love to buy clothes every few weeks, but I am too busy and with insufficient funds to go shopping, even if it be a thrift store.

My goal in this blog is to *try* and wear all the clothes I have for one year, and afterwards, whatever clothes I do not wear, I will either sell or give away to various charities. I know I have a lot of clothes and like any girl who loves fashion, I love to look cute. Recently, I realised I have way too many clothes and I don't really wear most of it, yet I seem to keep buying more and more clothes. Hence, this blog.

A caveat: I will keep all my office clothes even if I do not wear them this year because when I *am* to reenter the workforce, it would be nice to have the suits I wore when I went to an office. In addition, this attempt to wear all my clothes does not preclude the fact that I *will* go shopping. I am, however, hoping that this attempt to wear only what I have will curtail this desire and hopefully let me save money for what is important.

With that, anchors aweigh!!!