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I am a shopaholic, both online and offline. My mum always complained that I shop too much but I loved it!
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Thursday, December 27, 2007

I'm an Etsy addict!

I am hooked on Etsy! I learnt of this site long time ago, but I only started exploring 2 months ago and has been hooked since then. Could stop buying.... Help!!!!

All items are handmade and they are so so unique... Here are a few of the stuffs that i have bought!




I'm Back!

I am back after a looo..nnng..ggg... hiatus!!! Hope that I will have time to update more in future!!!

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

FashBash Wardrobe Raids

FashBash Wardrobe Raids is here! Its the FashBash version of the flea market...


Yes I will be there too to sell my too-good-to-toss but too-bored-of-to-wear items. Expect to fine totally brand new items from VS, Miss Selfridge, Topshop, Mng, Guess and many many more....


See Ya!!!!




Monday, July 23, 2007

YouSwop.com!!! The New Shopping Experience!!! Cool!!!


Just found this today!!!! This is real cool!!!!

YouSwop.com is a Global Community for anyone with stuffs to exchange and trade for something they need. You need to join the Swop Community to start swopping and membership is by invitation only . Hoping for more people to join, so that there will be more stuff to swop for.

Just leave me a comment here with your email and I will send an email invitation to you.

Like to share with a video which showcase how a guy - Kyle Macdonald, swopped a Red Paper Clip for a House.



Saturday, June 30, 2007

FashBash is HERE!!!!

The much awaited FashBash is coming again!!!!!!! I missed the last one in April, I am not going to miss it again this time round. I attended the 1st in May 2006 and was really inpressed.

Expect to get authentic, new or good-as-new luxury goods at discounted prices. The Converstion Pieces clutch I got there at $60 is still one of my favourite and not forgetting the Tan Tan top....

Wondering what I can get this time round!!!

WHAT?
FashBash — branded fashion to buy/sell/barter


WHEN?
18 + 19August 2007, 11am to 6p.m

WHERE?
Curiocity Gallery, NAFA Campus II38 BencoolenStreet, #A1-02

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Great Singapore Sale!!!!!

GSS starts TODAY......

Here are some tips to tackle this much awaited event. Hope this will come in handy for all the shopaholics out there....


  • Early bird catches the worm
    Shop early for the best bargain if you are of common size like me, as common sizes tends to be snapped up very quickly.

  • Do your Homework
    Look out for ads/mailers by stores for special promotions. Nothing beats legwork though, if possible team up with friends to check out different stores to compare prices

  • Time it Right
    Avoid crowds and long queues for fitting rooms and cashier by shopping on weekdays. Generally, stores are the least crowded in the late morning (before lunch time) and between 2p.m to 4p.m. Do not shop during lunch hours or after 5p.m. It might be worthwhile to take a day off work to scout for bargains to avoid weekend or lunch time crowds.

  • Map your Route
    To save your precious time, start by making a list of things you wanna buy, then start shopping at a store where you will find most of the things you want. If you are simply looking for the best bargain or if you do not have a shopping list in mind, start at a large mall/departmental store where you will find a large variety of things. If you wanna cover as much ground as possible, start st one end of Orchard Rd and work your way down.

  • Get connected
    Make friends with sales staff. If you shop regularly at a particular store, takes time to chat with the staff. They will be able to inform you when there is special/new stuffs coming in, or even inform you about upcoming sales.

  • Dress the Part
    Comfortable shoes are a must, if you don't want to have sore feet after you shopping marathon. Always keep you outfit simple as you will be popping in and out of the dressing room. A slip dress will be good. Keep jewelleries/ accessories to the minimum to avoid losing them when you are changing in and out of clothes or them getting caught on the clothes you are trying on.

  • Going Solo
    Save get-togethers for some other times. If you really need a shopping companion, pick someone who is quick in the changing room and who has similar taste as you to avoid wasting time waiting for each other.

  • Tap Delivery Services
    Some stores provide free delivery services if you spend a certain amount, so make use of this to keep your load light. Do enquire about this from the sales staff.

  • Better late then never
    Many stores bring in new sales item throughout the GSS period to keep customers coming back in the 2 months sale, so don't fret if you missed out on the 1st few days. The upside of waiting till the end of the sale is that discount tends to get bigger, but so does the sizes. Only wait for bigger discounts if you are willing to take the gamble.

Enjoy!!!


Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Edynae...

Found another gal selling beautiful handmade accessories today....




Her items are really one of a kind .... Can't wait to get my hands on one of her creations....The best part is her pieces are all one-off, so its unlikely to find someone with the same item as you.....



Isn't this gorgeous! Too bad I can't have it!