Korean Fashion

So I figured out I wasn't crazy! When I mentioned in my last blog about asian girl's fashion I decided to do some research. It turns out that korean fashion is actually very prominent for asians. I didn't really think there was a name for it. I thought they just dressed nicely and girly. Because I don't really think of americans having an american style. Maybe we do who knows. Korean girls dress so feminine and nice. I tried to figure out what they were wearing that made it look so girly. I just remembered how they could always style a scarf so well. I'm wondering if I can have kind of a mixed wardrobe of basics and frilly things. I think I just need to accessorize more. It really does completely change an outfit. I tried a belt today and it made such a big difference. So I'm thinking if I add 10-15 pieces of jewelry, about 5-10 frilly, lacy or girly tops, some nice shoes with a little heel on them I'll feel a lot better. I'll be adding some substance to my wardrobe without going crazy.

Cosumerism

It's getting to me again. Ugh. I've been watching youtube haul videos. (videos where girls buy things and then make a video of what they bought) and it's just been making me want. It's like where I'm getting the frustration from minimalism, the thought of buying things some how fills that hole. Maybe I just want to start over? That's kind of what I thought I might be getting at. Getting rid of what I don't want and only bring in what I do want. I just want to feel girly. It's really, really frustrating. I honestly think it's my glasses. I really need to go to the eye doctor and get everything figured out, but I can't afford it since I don't have a job right now.

I hate having two mindsets. One is the minimalist side saying not to buy anything and use what I have. Obviously I don't have any money right now, but when I get a job. The other half of me wants to spend money on clothes. I wish I knew. I've never really been super focused on my appearance. But I want to be.

I love asian girl fashion. I remember when I was in high school all the asian girls has such cute outfits and hair. It's probably not much different from any other fashion. But I feel like it is. It just seemed like everything they put together were cute outfits. They always seem so feminine. Hmm. I need fashion help.

Frustrated again

I'm kind of at a standstill again. Maybe that's my hint to stop? I feel like I can purge more, but when I look for stuff I can't find anything to get rid of. I'm frustrated with my jewelry. I really don't wear jewelry so it's kind of hard for me. I feel like some of the stuff I have is stuff that I've kind of outgrown style wise. Ahh! I wish I was satisfied!

Daniel thinks I'm getting rid of too much. I don't though.

I feel like everything I own needs to look good on display (clothes, jewelry, bags). I guess me liking black helps that.

So I finally figured out my interior style!

Scandinavian! It's a mixture of minimalism, black, white, woodsyness, and some color! I always thought my style was modern, but there was something about it I didn't like. I liked the minimalness, the black and white, but it's just too "clean". The lines are too clean. Scandinavian style is the perfect blend of all my styles! I feel so good knowing I've found my style :) My room may not reflect that now, maybe it does, who knows? I found the blog http://emmas.blogg.se. It's amazing.

I also made a pinterest.com account. You can view my pins here.

Stuff

So the last few days I haven't been doing much minimalist wise. I've just been enjoying the last part of my summer and looking for jobs. I haven't had anybody call back yet. Today I'm going to apply at Bath and Body Works. Daniel's mom got me an application, but I kept screwing it up when I was writing stuff. So I'm just going to go in. Daniel's mom said they were "taking applications" which I'm not exactly sure what that means from a job's point of view. At my old job we would tell people we were taking them even when we weren't hiring. Anyway, I have a good feeling about this job for some reason. I really need something and quick because I need money for gas to get to school.

I've also been enjoying my life over here. It's so nice to walk downstairs and have a not only empty, but clean counter space. No dog pee anywhere. No body to mess up the house. My room has been spotless since I've moved in. In my old room I would mess it up a little bit then clean it, but here I've just been cleaning every mess as soon as I've made it. Also Daniel's mom has been very kind and welcoming to me. She's been making us meals, cookies, she bought me this really specific soda I like which is only sold at a couple places. (It's not the only one I like) She's offered to take me places when Daniel's not here. (my car is at my other house until school starts since my brother uses it for the grocery store. I know it helps my mom out). She's getting applications for me. She already told me laughing that she's not trying to get me out of the house, just help me. Which I really appreciate. It's just been nice, I'm not really used to that from my mom.

For my room, I keep wanting to declutter, but then I stop. I'm half discouraged, half content. I feel like more could still go, I just don't know what. I'm kinda stuck on jewelry. I feel like most of it can go, but I'm having a hard time doing that. I only have probably 10 necklaces, 6 bracelets, 15 rings, and like 20 pairs of earrings. I'm just guessing. It sounds like a lot but to see it doesn't look like that much.

Another part of me feels like I shouldn't be working on my room but looking for a job and enjoying the rest of my summer. I'll have time to go through stuff when school starts. At least at night.

So my vegetarian diet is starting in a few days. I'm really excited :) . I hope a lose a lot of weight. My goal weight ideally would be 110, but realistically I should go for 115. I haven't weighed myself in a while, but I'm guessing I'm a little over 130. I feel like I've gained weight since I quit my job. I haven't been moving around that much. Also at night I move around my room a lot. Well was. I haven't been moving around much. We also used to go to the mall a lot which was exercise (walking) but we haven't been doing that much. Or if we do we've only gone to like one store then left instead of walking around the whole mall. Eating vegetarian combined with yoga and physical education should make for a decent amount of weight lost.

Pictures!!

So I got my room all set up! :D I woke up really early yesterday and it was pretty bright so I thought it'd make a perfect time for pictures. The closet picture is from today though. Pretty sweet huh? Nothing is permanent though besides the location of the furniture. I may move some of the stuff on the surfaces around. Oh yeah in my closet I have bins and storage stuff on the left side that isn't pictured. And on the right I have bags of clothes that I wear but am considering getting rid of. I decided I may sell my stuff on ebay. It makes sense since I don't have a job. I will probably only sell clothes and accessories. We'll see. I just gotta stop being lazy and do it. It's kind of funny. Since I moved in I haven't really felt the urge to declutter. It could be because I weaned out a lot of stuff when I was unpacking (clothes). Those are what's in the bags that I can't decide if I want or not. I need to count my clothes. I started, then got discouraged for some reason. I think because the stuff was already under the limits for just about everything.

Daniel told me something very exciting and unexpected today! He wants to give up meat for a year! I was extremely surprised when he told me that since he loves meat. He also wants to not eat cheese. Maybe only once every other week. Of course I'm going to do it with him! We want to start on August 1st. I've secretly been wanting be to a vegetarian but knew it would be to hard for me to do alone. So I was VERY happy when he told me this.

I kind of want to find a pillow for my bed. Something orange. Not really minimal. I may change my mind but idk. Right now it sounds like a good idea.

First night

Well tonight is my first night in the new diggs. I really like the way my room turned out. It's so neat and clean! I love it! I believe my room gets really sunny too. When we brought over my dresser around 3 or 4 it was very bright with the blinds open :). I've always wanted a bright white room. It's going to be a lot easier to go through my stuff at this house :) I need to get some pictures up. Too late for the empty room pictures. It was never really completely empty anyway. Hmm I bought this purse holder thing, I think I mentioned it earlier. Turns out all my bags fit in that under the bed storage bag. I'm sure I'll find some use for it. I'm thinking maybe scarves in the winter. I'm getting freaked out because my door keeps cracking a little bit. I think it has something to do with the AC. Now my cat is staring in that direction. Creepy. Anyway, I'm happy to be here. It's going to take a while getting used to since this is my first time living away from my family.

Since it's just going to be me and Daniel's mom up here at night I need to be more quiet. Hopefully, I will make more art in that time. Not much else to do besides computer. Or sleep, or read. We'll see. I should probably try to sleep soon. I have a feeling I won't be able to. I have a really hard time sleeping in foreign places. Hmm. I thought I would have more to write about. I'm just feeling kind of anxious but relaxed? It's really weird.