Back to My Passion

Designing and sewing garments has always been a hobby that I have enjoyed in my high school years. I had even taken up Textiles and Design from years 9 to 12 in High School and had seriously planned a future career in this industry. However, as a result of suffering the gruelling Major Textiles Project, competitiveness, high amounts of stress, and lack of job opportunities in this industry, I gave up my dreams of becoming a fashion designer.

I studied Accounting in University because it was a "safe occupation", which I do not regret because I wanted to become an Accountant as well when I was in year 6 (I remember writing in my yearbook that I wanted to become an Accountant or Fashion Designer). I'm pretty surprised that I'm still sticking with my desired careers for over 10 years. I should get a gold star for my persistence :)

Over the past 5 years, I had forgotten my passion for designing and sewing garments, which is pretty sad because when I sewed, I was in another world. I could spend countless of hours sewing, unpicking my mistakes, hemming and cutting.

After watching bubzbeauty's video, it inspired me to return to my favourite hobby. Thanks bubz!!

Here are some snaps of me altering the hem length of my clothes. Btw, that Pfaff sewing machine you see there, is probably as old as me.

My pin cushion which I made from leftover material and an elastic band

So here's my first challenge of 2012: to recreate Taeyeon from SNSD's dress worn in an Athena Concert in Osaka from scratch. Just a word of note, I have never created any garment from scratch.

I will update you with my progress from time to time. This will probably take months as I work full-time during the week. So here goes, I need all the luck possible because I don't know how long this will take.

Post Boxing Day Sales Haul

Like any girl in the world, I get excited whenever I receive a bargain. Here are the bargains that I have snagged recently:

Mimco Bracelet

£44.95 originally 

Down to £23.95   

Mimco Flats

£79.95 originally

Down to £31.95

Country Road Silk Boxy Shirt
Originally $129.95
Down to $37.50

Country Road Silk Boxy Shirt
Originally $129.95
Down to $37.50

Marcs Silk Blouse
Originally $149.95
Down to $99.00

Post Christmas Sales ❤

Lets welcome in the New Year 2012!

2012 New Years Fireworks taken at Blues Point Reserve, Sydney

As I look back on 2011, I look back the achievements and moments that have been special and made 2011 such a great year to reminisce. Such achievements include obtaining my first full-time job in April. Even though its not what I originally wanted, its still a stepping stone to my career with the benefits of a friendly team and environment.

One special moment is my trip to Guangzhou and Hong Kong in late November and early December. After 5 years, I finally returned to see my mother's family. Much things have changed in Guangzhou since I last remembered. I can see why China is the fastest growing country in the world. The country keeps changing every year with work site constructions seen everywhere, gigantic shopping centres esp in Hong Kong and an efficient public transport system. After going to China, it has heightened my urge to travel around the world. I'm planning to go back to Hong Kong, Guangzhou in December-January and also want to visit Japan.  

Photo taken at Sky Plaza Hotel in Guangzhou, China

I don't really make New Years Resolutions every year, but as I'm older I understand why people do. So here are my resolutions for 2012.

1. Be successful in my career i.e. salary raise and promotion
2. Travel to China and Japan 
3. Save over $10k for future mortgage
4. Find love
5. Be wiser and mature
6. Sign up to a gym and go regularly 
7. Make new friends
8. Be nicer to my family 
9. Start the CA program
10. Stop being lazy (that's a difficult one)

Good luck to me!