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[Wednesday, January 20th, 2010] |
Bored out of my mind once again.
Tumblr has made me neglect livejournal ...
I have also been on a shopping hiatus, due to a recent obsession with counting every penny spent.
I suddenly realised that my daily coffee expenditure equals my food expenditure.
I suddenly realised that my monthly transportation pass equals $4 a day (holy shit).
I suddenly realised that my student loan is barely enough to cover school fees and textbooks.
Why, oh why, did I suddenly become lucid?
Why could I not continue under the influence of my blissful ignorance ...
Luckily, it has not stopped me from my habits of online window shopping.
So, as I sit here, winter afternoon sun flowing over my laptop, waiting for my next class, debating whether or not to ingest a second dose of caffeine for the day ... I will compile a wishlist to temporarily suppress my urge to spend.
Revolutionary Girl Jacket, by Artlab $390
Road Warrior Harness, by IHeartNorwegianWood $69
Shearing Panel Sweater, by BlackMarketBaby $230
Ahh. As I was browsing Etsy, I almost bought something. ALMOST.
Still. Next two things on my shopping list are:
1. Boots that I can destroy this winter. Something with a 2" heel made of a sturdy material so I can walk in it, with lots of space to wear thick woollen socks in.
2. Thick, possibly wool long skirt, also so I can layer other warmth giving devices for my legs underneath. Ankle length so it doesn't get destroyed by the salty snow.
Such is life.
I can not wait until I have an income and can spend of my own accord, rather than having that pang of guilt every time I buy something non-essential.
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| A question of style |
[Tuesday, January 5th, 2010] |
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Nowhere else I can really post my fashion rambles. So back to livejournal it is.
Since coming to Sydney, I've realised a significant change in style. Maybe it's the Summer, maybe it's the people, maybe it's the fact that I'm on holidays.
Immediately prior to coming, I was going through an all black phase.
It could be that I've had more time to think about my clothing.
Or maybe I feel more comfortable in this environment.
I guess I've been reminded that I like to express my taste, rather than stoop to mediocrity.
God I hate Toronto.
Looks I am currently craving:
Dresses with bold prints.
Sheer tops with intricate patterns. (I've actually indulged myself with a couple of tops from this category ... but I will never have enough. They are wonderfully versatile and layerable.)
Very strangely shaped pants.
Long long skirts that hide the figure altogether.
Isn't this absolutely perfect for winter??? Oh my god I am so excited to try this out when I get back to Canada...
SHEER PANTS.
HELL, SHEER ANYTHING. Wow. Though I don't know how easy it would be to find myself a pair of these.
Maybe I'll try and stitch together some sheer pants for myself, seeing as fit doesn't seem to matter (I bought a sheer top that I later found out was a size 16. Didn't make one bit of a difference, save add to the lovely oversized effect. Actually, it's the white stripped Stussy top you see in my outfit above).
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| Colour-themed Inspiration |
[Thursday, October 8th, 2009] |
Pinky Peachy
Meh. Don't have much to say.
Bent on life-improvement.
Bought a bit of Benefit Makeup, sold by the packaging, as everyone is (hah).
 
Also did a little bit of camwhoring.
I'm graduating in a year.
The thought is quite frightening.
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| So, where were we? |
[Monday, September 21st, 2009] |
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"If I had as much free time as you, imagine what I would do with my life."
I always tell myself I want to change.
I guess there really should be no more buts this time.
I'm trying to give myself as many opportunities as possible to finally grow up.
Onto different matters.
My mum has been here. I've forgotten what a little girl I am. It's also reminded me of everything I've done to change. More and more I give my parents advice, and more and more they are unable to help me. It's a strange feeling, where you gain a friend but lose a mentor. Or maybe I shouldn't think of it in that way. Maybe I shouldn't assume so much and just say that I'm growing up.
I'm trying to do more with my time. Well, I was.
Once again, I'm caught in the flood of assignments and whatnot. I'm already behind, with my fucked up computer, etc etc. I've finally realised the value of connections, small as they may seem at first. So, another goal of mine is to be more open. A small step. Return missed calls. Reply emails. Say hi to people I think I know instead of hiding my face.
Don't know how far I'll get with this... but you know, even thinking this thought is something.
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[Monday, July 20th, 2009] |
In Starbucks, Wan Chai, waiting for a bus to Zhongshan.
Spent a whopping $100CAD/day here, but I guess that's okay.
Funny thing is, I find myself now rejecting the local brands for more well known brands in my time shopping.
I opt for quality nowadays, as opposed to being unique.
I also decided I'm going to do something a little crazy with my hair when I return to HK, 5 weeks from now.
Anyway, I don't have any photos to show, so I will give a vivid description of what it is like here.
Really really really really fucking hot.
I will return one day when it is Winter in HK, with a suitcase of cash in hand.
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