Who's that girl? Part II

We’re back with the second half of the interview. Happy reading :-)

What are your bitter sweet memories of setting up or managing VP?

Mostly are the usual cases sellers would face: backout buyers. I’m okay with backout buyers, thinking that maybe it’s not my rezeki this time, but I don't like a person who goes MIA (missing in action). It will leave us wondering, whether to keep the stock for her or not.

Managing VP is fun, knowing people, dealing with them made me know how and what to improve in myself. Yes, there are some dissatisfaction and satisfactions arise from customers, but through these experiences I’ve learnt how to survive in business.

Any future plans for VP?

VP is based in Kuantan right now, in my home, so there’s not much chance for VP to participate in bazaar or flea market, which of course, can improve the promotion and sale. Maybe when I get my job later (which maybe in KL), I will get the opportunity to join flea market every weekend :)

VP will take things step by step for example; maybe we'll go .com, open an offline vintage store, but all these would depend on my job placement and money, of course :D

Who is your fashion icon and why?

Fashion icon? Hmm. I don’t have specifically an icon because I will dress based on my mood and what makes me feel confident. I like to browse through the independent fashion blogs to get inspiration and sometimes, Korean series influences me too :D

What are you must-haves in your wardrobe?

Most of my clothes right now are vintage finds; from shoes, dresses, tops and bags. I'm not really into designer/branded items. The least would be jewellery and accessories, unless they are cute and weird one.

Last question; if you could turn back time and live in a certain era or year, which era or year would it be and why?

An era when we could get fixie bike and minicooper with a cheap, cheap price. Do we have one? :D

I would like to thank Ana for her time and photos. Wish you all the best in everything you do. Do check out Vintage Packstocks for one of a kind vintage finds.

Who's that girl? Part I

Vintage Packstocks is one of my favourite vintage blogshops. I am privileged to get up close and personal with the owner, Ana. She is going to be 22 and is on job hunting whilst running VP on a part time basis. Ana enjoys indulging herself in manga, cosplaying, photography, bike, architecture, vintage and thrift finds, Korean and Japan stuffs, blogging, cats and mammals, money and travelling.

1. How and when did you start Vintage Packstocks (VP) – what inspired you?

At first I started selling me and my sister's pre-loved stuffs in Paperpuppet Closet, a year ago. I just knew about online business at that time. A bit late, isnt it? :D Then I fell in love with vintage and thrift finds after knowing my boyfriend. We like to travel and find some vintage clothes at that time. I started VP at the end of January 2010 after graduation.

My dad inspires me a lot to do this business as he used to sell RM1 clothes at the street when he first came to Malaysia in 1980 (I think) to start a living here. I want to be like him, to be able to do something valuable for myself and family by taking things one step at a time.

2. Who is VP girl?

A VP girl loves vintage clothes and enjoys adding modern touch in her look. For example a batwing top tucked in high waist pants and paired with tan oxford heels. An oversized denim top, with stripy pantyhose and a pair of boots. Or a vintage dress with electric blue vintage blazer and paired with Mary Jane shoes :)

3. There are many vintage blog shops in the cyber space, how does VP stands out from them?

Firstly, VP concept is vintage in modern way. We recycle the clothes that have some history. Regardless whether it’s petite, medium or plus size, just pair it with a pair of killer shoes, or roll the sleeves up, tuck in the high waist skirts or pants, these make it alive. VP logo portrays it - vintage, yet modern. :D

Secondly, VP prices are affordable and reasonable. Shine your image, get your confidence even you only have RM10 in your pockets.

4. In any businesses, customers are very important. How do you keep your customers?

By being honest and considerate when dealing with customers. Sometimes I do make mistakes but I will try to improve myself to have more regular customers :D

That is all for now. Don’t worry, the interview did not end here. In the next entry, Ana would share about her future plans for VP and something about fixie bike. Stay tuned!