Not bad for a first week

I had meant to keep on writing regardless of whether people enjoy reading this blog or even visit. I had prepared myself to brave the fearsome blogshopping masses whom I imagined can rip a reviewer to shreds simply by dismissing just another fledgling blog. I was bracing myself to be marginalized from other reviewers because I didn't plan to write and make selections as they do.

Then all the nice emails came in and tore down my defences.

Writing is the one thing I truly love but have neglected for far too long in fear of not being good enough. Having readers enjoy what I come up with means so much more to me than they will probably ever know.

The Pauper's Wishlist is appreciated. This is a statement I make not with feelings of pride, but of humility. I almost dare not speak of it lest it fades like the shimmers of a dream at that instant of waking. Now, I thank you for your kind words, blogshop owners, readers, friends. Thank you for your unknowing encouragement, you know who you are.

15 items, 12 posts, and some laughter =P

Credit: Despair, Inc

Wished: Baredback Cheongsam

Update: Andmoreagain clarified that, they "will only do transactions through Ebay, since we feel it is much safer and more convenient. Plus they give out stars, which the seven year old in me loves ;)" Now how can you argue with that logic? =P As of this update, the bid stands at RM30 with 1 day, 10 hours and 3 minutes left to go :]

I had better get to talking about this dress from Andmoreagain before Chinese New Year rolls around. And before the bidding duration is up. Bidding? What bidding? Bidding on ebay that is. Yup, this blog catalogues the items that they have up for bids on their Ebay store. I’m not entirely sure if you can only get the dress from there but at RM30, I wouldn’t mind having to register to bid for it =P

So, how many features would make another cheongsam dress unacceptable for my grandmother this time? 1) Not red 2) Dark colour 3) Bared back! Like the title said, baredback cheongsam, in addition to the keyhole opening in the front. Another piece with ruched sides, it looks like the flared skirt may also be asymmetrical. To be honest, the only thing “cheongsam” about this dress is the mandarin collar =P Doesn’t make it any less alluring though. Sparkle this up with a matching clutch and patterned pumps in a striking colour, ahh… ^_^

But compared with Miss Oriental, this dress does appear in lack. I can't put my finger on it but I'd say that the design alone, though pretty, is not quite enough to make up for being a full length block of a single colour. And being high-collared doesn't give much room for accessorizing. Maybe brooches, hmm... At least it would make a fine dinner dress even after CNY.

Wished: Baredback Cheongsam at RM30