My interest in fashion and style has much to do with the fact that I've been drawing, doodling, and coloring since I was a small girl, and evolved alongside my discovering the potential of illustration for self-expression.

I can pinpoint for you the exact moment when I became fascinated with creating images by hand. One of my uncles, who is extremely talented, had just finished drawing for me one of my favorite Chinese cartoon characters - Hei Mao Jin Zhang, or 'Black Cat Detective.' I wish I still had it so I can show you. For little 3 or 4 year old me, it was pretty much the best thing ever, to see how quickly and deftly my uncle created that image, with nothing but pencil, paper, and of course his talent. I was hooked, and still draw as much as I can today. (I also credit my uncle with inspiring me to learn how to whistle tunes, but that's another story for another post!)

It's a wonderful hobby for me to delve into, each time discovering something new in terms of technique and aesthetic. I tried out different kinds of drawings, from still life/portraits, landscapes, cartoons, even fashion figures when I went through my 'I want to become a fashion designer!' phase in middle school. Now that was a lot of fun. I loved playing with shapes, colors, and textures and learning how they can accentuate and tell a story in women's wear (and men's, though for many reasons, I'm better versed in women's fashion :)

Then came my more recent era of obsession with fashion blogs. This goes without saying, but there are so many incredible fashion blogs out there, driven by talent and hard work and the desire to push boundaries. It's a sensory feast for me to pore over the outfits and looks that people create. It's endless inspiration, and I want to take part in this exciting melting pot and share my own style journey.

I am excited to share outfit posts, style inspirations, and perhaps even some illustrations on this page. For now, I leave you with my Pinterest board on style - hope you can check it out, and enjoy!

Thank you for reading! 

http://pinterest.com/galaxia257/in-pursuit-of-simplicity-elegance-beauty/