Tuesday, August 26, 2008

4 years ago

I was flipping through InStyle from October 2004 and realised that it was that time when I was venturing into an unknown and feeling apprehensive yet excited about what was lying ahead.

mosque, Abu Dhabi

Blazing sun in Abu Dhabi

This time 4 years ago I was sweating my butt off in Abu Dhabi – it’s usually over 40C there – thinking I should get away from the Middle East. I made a decision to leave my guy behind and go to Korea which led me to move to Paris to work and live pretty much alone for a year.

by brother's scooter

My brother's scooter in Seoul. Just trying out.

Prada_pink_dress

4 years ago Prada had this beautiful pink dress.

instyle_prints_2004

4 years ago many celebs wore gold for red carpet events.

instyle_prints_2004

4 years ago prints were hip.

jumpsuits

4 years ago jumpsuits were in.

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4 years ago Matthew Williamson was adored by many. His current collection isn’t much different from what you see here.

Paris 2004

4 years ago I was still experimenting with clothes. Paris was a great place to learn and harness my style. Sneakers and tracksuits were only for local FitnessFirst. I dressed ‘well’ just to go to a supermarket.

I shouldn’t throw away old magazines. I like remembering old things from mags just the way I did today.

Do you see any pattern here – trends coming and going and coming back? 4 years ago what were you up to?

18 comments:

♥ fashion chalet said...

I've always wanted to try a scooter! How fun for you!! :) Thanks for the comment. I know I went a little overboard with my obsession. But like I always say, shoes are my weakness. ;)

Blicious said...

Great post. love all the looks that are all back!

WendyB said...

What a fun post!

Sal said...

So many of those trends look remarkably FAMILIAR! I love you in Paris, lady - what a great little autumnal outfit. Let's see, four years ago I was working on the website of a New Age book publisher, bored out of my mind, still with my old band, married 2 years. ;)

enc said...

I don't remember j-suits being the rage back then!

I loved this post, it brought back some great memories for me.

enc said...

Whoops, I forgot to mention, I love that jacket on you.

fashion herald said...

this is a great post! how do you save your mags? for me, they pile up and then I'm forced to throw them out.

Ida said...

I LOVE personal posts, and this one is outstanding, Songy, love! You are living quite the life:) Asia, Europe, Australia - wow!

I really like your Parisian picture, and I know so well what you mean about dressing up to go to the supermarket - Vienna is the same, and I love it! 4 years ago, though, I was still being a student at the uni, and having the time of my life, which did not always have much to do with style, *lol*

xoxo

Ida said...

Thank you for always being the sweetest, Songy! I just realized that you were not in my beloved bloggers section, and I took care of that.
As for my nails, they are natural, thank God:)

xoxoxo

Christina Lee said...

Wow, you look so chic and you are so well travelled-which makes for an intersting gal! I liked this post!

ryder said...

4 years ago i bought diesel shoes. they looked like those little boots people are crazy for now. but back then people, read girls , thought i was crazy... 4 years after: they all want them. except me! :)

but tell us more. how is it 4 years after for u?
what happened with the "boyfriend"?
ur life?
what did u do in paris?

issa said...

ooooh such a great post... you've led an interesting life so far! so well traveled!

the last photo is gorgeous!

-h of candid cool said...

so chic in paris

sydneydoll said...

I LOVE THIS POST!

Agnes said...

I loved this post. So beautiful.

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