Blog resolution

I’m not sure if I’m going to continue posting up outfit photos. I’m just not so convinced about doing it anymore. Cold feet, you say, just after basically 2 weeks of OOTDs? Not exactly. Here are my reasons:

1) As of late, my explosion of outfit posts has just taken too much time out of my life. Yes, really, I have a life!! And unfortunately, that will soon consist of at least 34.5 hours of uni per week (only to increase, I’m sure). In my few meagre free hours, I’m not planning to blog. That’s kinda low on my priorities. Instead, I’m going to choose going to parties, shopping, spending time with friends, studying and yes, watching Gossip Girl.

2) All I can say is that the actual quality of my blog has decreased since I started posting outfit posts. I don’t like compromise. I don’t want to be a purely superficial blogger with only outfit posts to occupy the minds of others. Sure, some amazing bloggers can balance this out, but for me, I can’t. I either blog outfits, or things on my mind. I prefer the latter.

3) Internet. At college, the internet is an absolute load of rubbish. Put your hand up, all fellow college-dwellers who can identify with me! Completely frustrating, and out of my hands. Don’t even know if the internet regulations have changed so that I can’t even post anything. If that day comes, it will be frustrating, and I might murder someone .

4) Linked to Reason 1, is that daily blogging has become a chore. Sure, I’m no longer a sporadic blogger and have gained a larger readership, but the premise of this blog is that I write for myself and no one else. I aim to maintain this. My blog is kind of like an electronic journal (albeit fashion-focussed) but more public (and hence my honesty will be shrouded/disguised). I enjoy doing this. Everything I write will probably have an underlying message (unless I’m just drooling over the latest YSL shoes) but no, no one except me will truly know what I’m talking about. My blog, now probably around 2.5 to 3 years old has been at my side when I have undergone some (truly) life changing decisions and moments. I have literally sat at the keyboard, in tears, and blogged. This is no exaggeration. Some were moments where my whole body, even to my bones, have ached with sadness. I might not have shouted this out to the entire blogosphere, but it’s very clear to me. And that is all that matters.

In regards to my own style, don’t worry (haha I’m sure no one is) I’ll still be around. My heart is instilled in the fashion world; it’s part of who I am. I just won’t so publically show it. I still plan on taking photos of myself (takes almost zero time) though. Why? Because I want a record of my style-journey, to see how it develops and to be able to look back, see past outfits and be happy. It’s satisfying.

Perhaps, when I have more time, I’ll be able to share this. I know that all bloggers wish to impact the world with their own little ideas – yes that includes me. I know that it’s nice to think that people read your blog and become inspired, or whatever. But in reality, and maybe I’m being too cynical, but my withdrawal won’t really affect anyone. If anyone does sigh at my actions (again, I express my doubt), they’ll get over it quick-smart, move-on, and quickly discover another bright little blogger. Trust me, just reading over VF, I am shocked at how many new blogs have sprung up! I am no Jane Aldridge (though I sure wish I was in her shoes…literally ) and quite frankly, I don’t even have the time to be her!

So no, I’m not going to be on hiatus (unless college internet forces me into this cramped, horrible position), I will just blog as I always have, just unlike the last two weeks. Yes, I am a little bit sad, but when you weight up the pros and cons, the truth is, that maintaining a daily blogging routine is too tedious and not really that worth it. I don’t look for a career on my blog.

And let me leave with you with a last reason for my blogging changes. Outfits posts take time (blahblah) and I don’t want my whole life to be focussed on fashion. I need to be grounded. I don’t need to think out every single little detail of my outfit, because there is more to life. Today, I suddenly realised this. I think I’ve been obsessing over my outfits too much, as of late, when I used to be able to pull of a lovely outfit in a matter of minutes. I know I still can and I don’t need to obsess. I don’t need to think: Will my outfit look awesome on my blog today? (Not that I think my outfits are.) Instead, in future, I will wear what I want to wear. Perhaps not 120% awe-inspiring, but still always nice (because that’s just how I dress). 

This morning, a song popped into my head, and I think it is no coincidence that that happened. It’s based on Matt 16:26 and it’s something I need to think about. This is the truth, and I want to live it out.

What good is it to gain the whole world, but lose your soul?

Sorry. Sometimes you just need to prioritise. Sure, maybe in the holidays when I have loads of time, I’ll do the usual OOTD, but for now, it’s just not going to happen. I think we all need to focus on the important things in life and treasure them while you can.

 

 

 

*** Btw, a vintage Cartier female’s watch has recently come into my possession (okay…yesterday). I am flipping excited!!! I’ve never been a watch-person, but I’m pretty sure that this has converted me!!!!! Ok, I might have time to post piccys of this later on hehe!! xxx

Purple (lacy) Power! (OOTD…or Sunday, to be more accurate)

Tattoo violet lace dress with cut-out back (neckline altered by me) | Black mesh shrug worn underneath (stolen from Mum – can’t remember, but was some sort of Australian designer) | small black leather clutch (stolen from Mum) | DIY white rose pin | Usual jewellery | Diva shield ring | Turtle watch necklace | Candied violet – Ulta 3 (yes by mani matches my clothes!) | Black faux croc belt (pressie from Mum) | Shoes by P??? – bought from some Syd boutique.

Face: Physician’s Formula mineral powder | Estee Lauder lippy…err some sort of perfect brown/deep red colour | Australia bronzer | BYS lilac shimmer balls | Natio blush in Rouge/

I wore this on Sunday night – it was a good night.

I wore the black meshy thing underneath for a little bit of modesty – just because I was on stage at church, and I didn’t want to draw too much attention to myself.

With this dress, I slightly altered the neckline so that it was a wider, more perfect semi-circle.

To match the white in my shoes, I stuck my DIY white rose thing onto my clutch (later took this off and stuck a large white bow on it.

Can’t believe how well my 5 min natural MU went! I think the key is the perfect lippy (found!), and only a tiny bit of bronzer and shimmer. I think I’m usually too heavy handed with it. I also don’t normally wear blush (for an everyday face), but I think it makes a difference – warms it up! Oh, and the foundation doesn’t give amazing coverage, but does well in enhancing (smoothing) your face if your normal skin is feeling happy . It was .

Btw, I just re-discovered my Isabel Marant blazer. It’s gorgeous!! Too bad it’s too warm to wear it atm!

 

Little grey dress and messy bun tute (stolen)

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My wonderful Mum is ironing some dresses for me because I can’t be trusted with an iron (refer to the large scar on my arm which is fading…thank you Bio Oil).

The above dress is my fail-safe little grey dress – you don’t need to iron that one. I bought it in an attempt to replicate my slowly dying LBD. I hemmed up a few cms – I don’t really know why. I like it but not as much as my LBD because of the sleeves and cut.

I wore this at home and also to a friend’s place where we watchd Apollo 13. I admit that this is a film I would never ever watch by myself. But with chocolate, tim-tams and friends, it’s good.

Hair – No hair-bands used!! I followed the above tute. Some days it gets too hot for non-tied-back hair!

Oh, and guess what! I discovered the ‘brighten’ button yesterday! Good-bye too-dark photos!

 

OOTD I love white

Savannah black patent ballet flats with bow and gold baubles | Cotton On ‘Black Rats’ | ??? knit top with navy details and silver eyelets | Vintage maroon faux croc slim belt.

This was my outfit just a couple of days ago when I went to the oralmax surgeon for my recall in regards to my wisdom teeth extraction surgery. Phew! That felt like a long sentence haha! Anyway, I wanted to look neat, casual, but in something which wasn’t completely boring. Also, I LOVE the colour scheme of that knit top! And I love white too, though you have to be so careful and ruthless with it…anything that turns slightly non-white can say good-bye!

I love those flats. It’s so hard to find really good ballet flats which have good support. Most of them are crappily thin (plus they just look flimsy and horrible) – I’m looking at you, all Rubi flats! No I did no glue on those gold baubles!! They’re so Christmassy, hey!! Unfortunately, each shoe once had 6 of them. That number is slowly decreasing as they roll off into the distance when I go walking…oops!

Where do you buy your fav ballet flats?

 PS (for today and in advance) Apologies about the ridiculous poses. I swear that I’m not a try-hard poser but somehow, I always end up looking like it. Sigh. At least that pose straightens out the clothes. That’s always a bonus.

 

 

Christmas Eve outfit (haha am I backtracking, or what?!) & Mixing Metallics

Yes I broke the rule and mixedby gold and silvers (ie silver Steve Maddens and my gold vintage belt). I think it looks…okay, at least.

Wore this outfit for Christmas Eve 2009. Wanted to look nice, but not OTT nor too formal. Oh yeah, it also had to be black (playing keys). I purposely ditched the heels (as much I love heels) because I didn’t want to look too showy.

This particular LBD has fringing all along (not too visible in the photos though). It’s okay, nice, but not spectacular. I love that belt. It’s ALL beaded (tiny little beads!) and was made in India.

Food and other things which get me excited!

^ These are almost better than ice cream. And it’s ‘no fat’? (I may be sucked into its lies…how can it have no fat?!)

^ Brie or camembert cheese, I don’t care, I love it! I don’t really know why. (My cheese looks a tad massacred- apologies!)

^ I’m kinda looking forward to going back to uni. Apart from the workload, I love it. Can’t wait to see friends too! This is a sticker I stuck on my diary. Woohoo!

 

My favouritee outfit! (Or LBD, anyway!)

 

 

LBD | Michael Hill silver heart bracelet | Genuine snake-skin handbag (stolen from Mum) | black peep-toe ankle boots with cone-shaped heel | Usual jewellery.

 

Um seeing these photos made me realise how much I LOVE that LBD (which is so ridiculously versatile – dress up or down, that I’ve obviously been wearing it too much and it’s about to die. Very very sad, I could seriously cry!) And today, I dug out that handbag from my collection (I completely forgot about them!!) I also took out my ankle booties and embraced them once again!

It’s sad how you forget stuff!! That handbag is gorgeously large and a happy red (for once, the camera is completely accurate).

Oh yeah, and I can’t even remember where I bought that LBD from. I remember it being fair cheap though! I need a replacement .

(Pic from early 2009 – Guess what, this is the last of my old outfit photos (which I like) – or at least, for now! I have other ‘09 piccys but they’re in my terrabite hard-drive in Addles at ze moment!)

PS I had an excellent night tonight! And my MU worked well. Very natural and glowing. More info later! (Maybe thank) you Physcian’s Formula, or Salicylic Acid!!

 PPS If you see me making spelling errors (especially omissions of letters), this is because my keyboard is being annoying. Grr.

 

Summer dresses: Aztec-ish (outfit post)

 

 

…or so that’s what I remember the label said.

I like these colours. I mean, purple, green and brown?! Doesn’t sound like the most complementary colour scheme, but somehow, I think it works!! I love the ruffles at the hem – interesting hems sell the dress to me . I recently was deciding whether to buy a little casual cocktail dress. It has a kind of bustier top that looked like a cage (:P) and the most gorgeous two-tone hem. I didn’t buy it…but that’s only because Mum convinced me that I had 5609923849 other dresses which were much more wearable (and nicer). Sometimes it’s good to shop with someone that you trust. It’s hard making decisions – especially ones involving clothes!

This pic is from early 2009. I remember that day exactly. It was the day I was going to a church/youth camp – Ignite. Gorgeous sunny day. I like my hair then, too. The volume is great (but trust me, I had a little help tehehe – not 100% al naturale!) I remember I got two compliments on it that day haha. The things you remember! I uh, obviously don’t have a life! (PS I promise you that it’s entirely coincidental that I remembered!)

 

A little bit of preppy. (Outfit post)

 

 

DIY mini forest green bubble skirt | White CK Polo | Vintage black textured belt (close up available) | Acoustic Stomach black gladiators

I swear I look more preppy IRL than in the above photos!! Maybe it’s because you can’t really tell that my top is a polo?

Anyway, I posted stuff on my DIY mini a few weeks ago (try clicking ‘DIY’ in the tag cloud). It’s short because it’s so poofy. If it was too long, it’d overwhelm me. As for the gladiators, I know I could’ve worn ballet flats, but I wanted to minimalise the preppy feel (and make it more casual). I have a feel ballet flats would’ve looked nicer though.

And here’s my upload of my belt. I love it!! It’s so not plain!

 

That’s all for now. Tune in tomorrow because I’m going to upload my FAVOURITE OUTFIT. Or really, one of my FAVOURITE DRESSES. I LOVE that thing to death, no kidding. It’s sooo versatile!!

 

 

The influence of the internet on fashion and me

Hypothetically, this could become thesis-length. I’m really not going to go there, being 10pm and me needing some sleep soon! All I can say is that the fashion life of D is blooming like crazy…and it’s all thanks to the ze internet (and having free time!) These days, I follow a tonne of fash blogs (as well as the good ol’ Vogue Forum, which never ceases to fail me). The reason why I can keep shopping like crazy without ever stopping (or feel like I’ve been over-shopped – though atm, I feel like I’ve over-spent :-S) is that I keep getting inspired. Fashion never dies, and the fresh ideas of bloggers keep me really very happy. I have to point out that in no way do I stalk a blogger and try to become him/her. Ew, that’s just weird. I just have my own little fashion identity and stay true to the things which I love – not that I can easily define what these things are!

Personally, my first fav fashion bloggers were Karla, Jane and Camille. It’s interesting to see how each one has developed. Jane has skyrocketted to become famous in the fashion world. She’s besties with Kanye West (haha not quite) and has been dressed by Chanel (like a couple of times?!). On the other hand, Karla and Camille are still hanging around, but have not started their own line of shoes with Urban Outfitters as of yet. Tbh, I like K and C a bit more…maybe because I’m extremely jealous of J but also because I feel as though they’re more genuine now…I don’t know. They all still dress amazingly.

In terms of influence, I’ve been influenced by them all. K started me off wearing blazers (rolling sleeves up makes a huge difference). C’s minimalistic style (which I admit I first flicked away) has made me embrace layering and simplicity. J has made me open up to the weird and bordering-ugly. And of course all three have screamed out: Heels are the best! Sadly, they really are right!

That’s all for now. I really should stop spending so much money though :-S.