Another Batch of Ebay Goodies

Here I go again with another batch ebay goodies for LalaLiu.Love. My first attempt as an ebay buyer was rather successful. 9 out of 10 items sold. That's like 90%. And that's like an A- right? And really an A- is the same as an A or an A+. It gives you that 4.0. Except now in college they got extra sneaky and decided to make the A- less than a 4.0. Such gradists (stands for people who are grading discrimationists). That was a lot of -ist words that I'm all tongue tied now.

Enough nerd talk.

So yes I finally finished posting some items (16 items) today so head on over, now. That wasn't request. It was a command. I realized that shipping is such a pain in the gluteous maximus. I always knew it was expensive, but not that expensive! I lost money on one item and a few others probably did make that much profit. But truthfully, I'm not doing it for the money. Actually, maybe just a little. But no. It's just a fun thing to do to work on a business. It's like creating art but in a more economic and realistic form. Quite satisfying for my creative brainwaves that have been going bonkers this summer. So go bid and remember it's for a good cause! Portion of the profits will go to charity.

This time, there's some nice vintage clothes of course but some designer duds. Only two, but still. A nice Diane von Furstenburg blouse and Chloe skirt. Remember, all bids start only on $9.99. You might be cringing at the shipping, but seriously, I'm not trying to rip customers off, it takes money to buy the packages, it takes time to make little cute tags, and most of all it takes money to ship.

I'm going to Italy soon, so it would be nice to, you know, have some money for bread and water. Curse you dollar! Why must you be so weak!

And once again, layout is still under remodeling and I will respond to all friend applications soon. But you know me, soon is like next week.

Oh the duality of life.

Bad News: I've turned into Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. My nose is a shiny red stump. It glistens in the sunlight and flashes radiance in the moonlight. Great.

Good News: Items are now up! Seriously, check it out. Shameless self promo once again.

LalaLiu.Love

When I grow up I want to be a world famous fashionista extraordinaire by day and a superhero saving the world by night. I haven't thought of a cool superhero name yet, but give me some time. Good ideas take some time I'll sew my own spandex, my own flowly cape, oh wait, never use a cape (remember The Incredibles?), my own sparkly mask, it'll be awesome. For the colors, I'm thinking red, white, and black. I've had a strange fascination with those cliche colors for a while but then again maybe not because they were my highschool colors. I don't want to be mistaken for a mascot. Come to think of it, I don't possess any superhero abilities or any cool gadgets. I can't fly or climb towers. In fact, I'm rather below average when it comes to my physical prowess. Still, a girl can dream, can't she?

So maybe becoming a superhero won't pan out too well. But somewhere deep down, I would like to save the world.

As much as I love fashion and would like to pursue a career in it, sometimes I get jaded by the superficiality and shallowness of it all. I want to inspire and create beautiful clothes but inspiring and creating can only do so much when it comes to helping out those in need. Sometimes I wonder why I didn't want to be become a doctor.

During the the end of the school year, I've decided that I want to make it my summer project to use fashion for a cause. And hence, LalaLiu.Love was born.

My idea is simple, nothing revolutionary, in fact there are other projects out there probably quite similar to mine. With each sale I get from LalaLiu.Love, I will be donating 50% of my profits to charity. And the other half? Well, that small amount will go towards funding for Italy. A girl needs to make some travel money afterall. This summer, the money will be used towards the China Earthquake Relief. While I may not be saving the world or even traveling to a third world country to build homes, this will be a start.

Items will below will be up for sale starting at $9.99 each. Actual auctions will begin in around in a week or two as I will be off to Taiwan in 8 hours.

If you would like to support the cause (and my trip to Italy), take a button if you like.

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Farewell my fashion loving friends! See you in two weeks and don't forget to bid!!

Coming Soon to a computer near you.

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A Look at Fashion Oxymorons: Business Casual

Two days ago, I happened to stumble upon a fashion oxymoron. I had signed up for an interview for a all woman's leadership/ community service club where I found the letters business casual taunting me on a slip of paper. I've heard of it. I've seen it. But still in my mind, I whined out loud, "What the Fudge is Business Casual?!" I didn't get it. And it wasn't just because I'm naturally slow like that. Was I suppose to dress business? Or was I suppose to dress casual? And is there even really such an idea as business casual? If I were to take this meaning literally than I would have applied the mullet theory to my clothing - business in the front and party in the back. But thankfully I decided to ditch the idea of a formal collared shirt blazer and jeans combo because apparently jeans do not fit under the business casual label. Then what the heck is the casual for?

I was not going to be defeated. I whipped out my handy dandy googling skills and looked up images. I was disappointed when I saw how boring business casual turned out to be and knowing myself I want to look anything but boring. I'd rather look tacky and take my chances with trashy than be seen as boring because I try to be anything but. It's also good for disguising my boring life in way. The description of "business casual" were mostly, for women, a nice button up shirt and slacks or a skirt. Did I really want to conform and change what I wanted to wear just for an interview? (If I were wise, I would have said yes, but I'm not wise, so I said no)

No.

Okay maybe yes a little. I realized that I needed to find a right balance between displaying my personality while also adhering to what others wanted. After all, isn't that trade-off we all have to go to in life? If they wanted a button up shirt, I'll give them button up! If they want a knee length skirt, I'll give them a knee length skirt! So I wore this (minus the red stockings because people thought it might be a little too much even though I thought they were way cool and very Prada-esque)

I'll rule the city someday. This looks like those cheesy photos you take at the mall.

I wore a button up in yellow to add extra pizazz and because I felt like a yellow on that particular day. I later realized that the colors were also Bruin colors so if they questioned my attired I could have simply said that I'm very school spirited. The skirt was rather normal, in a neutral color. I added tights because business casual should not be too showy and revealing and my simple black flats with a bow on top. I managed to look smashing, to myself anyways, although I kept worrying that I was not business casual enough throughout the whole day. I decided that if they didn't want me because of what I wore, than this club was not for me. Thankfully they didn't say anything. But unfortunately I felt like the Asian Miss South Carolina during the interview. Hooray for me.

I love colors and I believe that just because those words business casual come up, it does not mean you have to go the ultra conservative and normal route. I would like to add however, if it's for something really important and you don't know what to wear, it's better to go the conservative route than to experiment. If you read this before your job interview and wore bright eye shattering colors and didn't get the job, please don't blame me! I rarely know what I am saying most of the time so never take my advice seriously. But you can if you wannnna....

When I typed up business casual, an image of Mary Kate Olsen appeared. While I'm not a big celebrity style icon type of person, I did like her "business casual" outfit because it looked so chic and fashionable at the same time.


Tips for a successful Business + Casual Outift:

• No boobage. People want to know your ideas and thoughts and your intelligence not your girls. (Unless your working in the adult industry, now that's a whole different story.
• Dress as if your parents are judging you. That should be a helpful tip. You want to look nice and presentable.
• No flipflops or things to show your tiny appendages.
• Sleeveless shirts are usually a no-no, but it really depends on your work environment or the situation. If going sleeveless is your dream then add a nice cardigan to your outfit.
• Jeans are also probably a no-no. Go for a nice pair of trousers instead.
• Shorts are also probably a no go.
• Button up shirts are always a safe bet. Just make shirt it fits and no puckering occurs. A beek-a-boo window to your bra just looks trashy.
• Skirts should be mid length. A long length skirt might look a little .. weird? Unless you can pull it off, then claps to you!
• If you don't trust my advice then go with your own instincts because that's what I would do if I read these "tips".

Confidence is key. Too bad I lack it.

Bustin' Out

It's at the tiny bottom corner in the right.

I recently submitted my site to Bust's Girl Wide Web directory and then today I found my link on the site's frontpage! I don't know if its a big deal or not, but I think it's pretty cool. Now let me gloat in my moment of glory...ahhh. Okay back to real life. If you havent already, go check out LalaLiu Designs! After summer school is over, I plan on doing major promoting and sewing sewing sewing until my fingers fall off.