100 Thing Challenge

If you've known me a long time, you will know that I've only ever been 49% happy with my room. As time would have it, a lot of things in my room dun make sense anymore but I keep out of sentimental reasons, like my spoilt Sony Discman which I only managed to let go because I've convinced myself it's cheaper to buy a new one.

I came upon the 100 Thing Challenge probably via an FB friend or Inhabitat. So for starters, I decided to keep an inventory of my wardrobe, cos i dunno where the rest of everything is. I started getting breathless after a while. I didn't really focus just there and went on to other items. But here's what I have.

(Warning: Long Post)

4 Caps
3 Shawls
2 Scarfs
5 belts

5 Tunics, 1 Padiala, 1 Beige Leggings, 1 scarf
- all from India 2009

60+ tops
- including 15 tunics

3 Dresses
13 jackets
- 1 winter
- 3 black, 1 is a wind-breaker
- 2 sheer, 1 blue and 1 black
- 1 grey and black stripes
- 2 micro-fleece, 1 blue and white, 1 red and blue "Mark Zuckerberg"
- 1 light grey soft-touch cotton
- 1 khaki green
- 1 brown
- 1 denim
1 halterkini
1 bikini

1 pair of black shorts
2 skirts
5 sarong skirts
7 pairs of leggings
- 2 grey
- 4 black
- 1 patterned purple and black
1 pair of jeggings
10 pairs of denim
- 2 3-quarters
- 3 skinnies
- 3 bootlegs
- 1 straight
- 1 loose-fit
6 other trousers/3-quarters

2 sets of 300TC sheets
3 other blankies
3 bunny towels (old towels for bathing bunnies)
4 bath towels
5 face towels

14 pairs of socks
4 pairs of stockings
13 pairs of shoes
- 1 pair of running shoes
- 1 pair of ballet flats
- 1 pair of high heels
- 3 pairs of toe-grip sandals
- 5 pairs of sneakers
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 pair of bedroom slippers

44 Bags
- 4 totes
- 1 pouch bag
- 1 napsack
- 4 wristlets
- 4 shoulder slings
- 4 slings
- 1 gym/overnight bag
- 1 luggage bag
- 13 misc shopping/art bags
- 5 purses
- 6 makeup purses

8 bottles of Perfume
- 6 Eau de Toilette
- 2 Eau de Parfum
13 miniature bottles of Perfume

9 bottles of Nail Polish
- 2 red
- 3 black
- 1 midnight blue
- 2 pink
- 1 lilac

I wanted to count my skincare and makeup too, but on second thought, I find them pretty modest, so I shall spare you the details. My modest workout gear and sleepwear were not counted as well.

Through this exercise, I realise I have too much stuff or that I dun use them enough. I mean 44 bags?! I use the same bag, same 2 purses and switch between 2 shopping bags on a daily basis. Some of them, I haven't use them at all, like this BodyShop free gift, a tote made of rattan and just looks so pretty; it's more for display. I also need to stop buying black nail polish, haha!

I've actually trimmed down the number of jackets, I used to have 15. I also used to have more shawls which I've given some to my sis and Aunt.

If you noticed, I didn't include my lingerie in the list, because I did a count last year and yes, it was way too much. I have not bought any since, except for a sports bra :P

Now I'm finding 5 tops to retire to sleepwear or to be given away. It's so hard.