I have just mailed out the last batch of parcels at the post box - the last of LaFemmeDaBelle. Though I may feel a tinge of reluctance, but what I felt more was a sense of relief. Through this 1 year plus of experience, I have lost a lot, but gained a lot more in return. These can never be bought with money. Lessons learnt, lessons gained. I would say, invaluable!
So I first started out with a great interest in opening my own blogshop, thinking that it is so easy. But I was wrong. It involves far more than just selling and collecting money. I never knew small little nit-pick details are important until I am really in it. And all the more I never knew that I would require a capital of at least $4k to $5k to start a blogshop. Like any other people, I procrastinate for quite a long while before I decided to start operations.
I may miss stuffs like such..
Designing and drawing out to my manufacturer!
Invoicing. And I always feel very happy when I see many new emails popping up (more orders!)
Getting ready the envelopes
And stamps.
And finally wrapping the apparels nicely in OPP bags. As well as customized small little notes to my customers.
It might be a pity to give up what I really love but I believe this is for the better. :)
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My only formal wear to work and interviews.
I recently patronized a few blogshops for work wear and I am beginning to be addicted to it! $32 or $35 for a piece of boutique standard work wear is much more affordable as compared to physical shops in town or shopping centres! Now I know why there is a market for online blogshop selling workwears. The only thing is that it would be much better to have a physical shop so that we can try the apparels out before deciding. Lol!
I have been frequenting Dressabelle, Allthingslovely and Kristineyunny these days. Kristineyunny being at the top of my list now because their apparels are manufactured and most importantly, there's a range of sizes!
Am eagerly waiting for my loots now! :)
