I’ll be doing something big very soon. I’ll be opening up an online clothing site! It’ll sell women’s clothing from Korea and other Asia countries. All my friends and me included love to shop in Asia because they offer clothes that are not found in the States that are very cute and unique. So I want to offer that to the people in the States.
I’ve been wanting to open one up for quiet sometime now (about 3 yrs.) but with kids popping out unplanned and what not, it had to get pushed back. And then I haven’t quiet mustered up the courage or the motivation to actually start it but lately I feel like something is pushing me pretty hard. Like this is what I should do. So ever since I officially decided I am going to do it and have been looking and studying on opening up a business, setting up a website, buying a domain name, and what not(and I’m clueless!), I’ve been so incredibly happy. I’ve always been a very happy person my whole life but lately it’s this really INTENSE happiness I feel more than ever. And I believe it’s because I’m finally acting on the feeling that I’ve felt for so long.
So i’m uber excited and my ultimate goal is to start my own clothing line. I would love to do that now but being a mother and a wife is my utmost priority and also the $$$. So hopefully this will do well so that I can pursue my other dreams!
My clothing store will sell clothes that are similar to the styles of Anthropologie, H&M, Forever 21, and J.Crew. Like my friend Gloria said after seeing the clothes I will be selling, “It’s like a mix of anthro, forever, and J.Crew, classy and feminine for the young.” I guess that sums it all up. π
And for now, at least 10% of the proceeds will always go to a donation fund. I wanted to start with 20% but then I thought with tithing, that would be 30% and who knows how I’ll do…so to start off it’s 10%. π My goal is to stretch that to 20,30,40,50%+ to donating to the needy. We are financially stable now and we live a very good life but we’re not filthy rich or rich enough to give a huge sum to the needy so my whole reason for wanting to make money is so that we don’t have to worry about our financial needs but we can focus on other people’s needs instead. So that I can fulfill my dream of opening up elementary schools in third world countries one day. One of my favorite scriptures have always been:
St.Matthew 31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
So stay tuned! It’s coming soon!
Kory says
That's really cool. There's a ton of crappy paperwork with starting a business and it's really confusing. My sister sets up businesses all the time if you have questions. Also, my brother does professional websites if you need help there also. I'm really excited for you. I've been trying to start an online clothing company for years now, but haven't had the time to buckle down and do it. Good luck!
Sarah says
thanks kory! you should open your clothing site too! we can be business buddies together! π
Lynn says
wow cool. yes definitely clothes in asia are so cute! i'm excited to see what you'll sell. when I was in taiwan in the night markets I could have stayed there all night checkin out their clothes.
Sarah says
omg I love the night markets in korea too! I'm sure they're very similar. π