Fun Shopping Tips

I'm an Etsy addict!

2007-12-27T07:11:00.000-08:00

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!

2007-12-27T07:07:00.000-08:00

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

FashBash Wardrobe Raids

2007-10-03T21:11:00.000-07:00

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!!!!

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

2007-07-23T06:38:00.000-07:00

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.

FashBash is HERE!!!!

2007-06-30T19:18:00.000-07:00

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

Great Singapore Sale!!!!!

2007-05-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

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!!!

Edynae...

2007-05-23T07:19:00.001-07:00

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!

Check this out!

2007-05-16T18:44:00.000-07:00

I just came across this Blog/ Mini Store that sells beautiful accessories.

This gal is really creative and most of the pieces are one-off pieces. Fell in love with the earrings, necklace and bags charms the moment I set my eyes on them.

Here are some of her beautiful creations:

Do visit http://adoptanearring.wordpress.com to check out her creations.

SK-II Air Touch Foundation - Superb!!!!!

2007-05-16T08:39:00.000-07:00

This is the best foundation that I have came across! Can't stop myself fron buying it after trying it despite the high price (S$198)!

The coverage is so natural, yet it makes the skin looks flawless (well almost...). And this is so different from the regular foundation that we see. Instead of applying before other makeup, this should be sprayed on after you put on any concealer, eyeshadow, powderblush, etc. Neverthe less wet stuff like mascara, liquid eyeliner and lipgloss should be put on afterward as the foundation will be attracted to water . After it is sprayed on, wait for a couple minutes and VOILA! you will be left with natural, flawless looking skin. And here comes the best part- It doesn't get into your hair, eyebrows, eyelashes and clothes...

I Love this..... dun think I will ever use any other foundation again!!!!!!

Shoes-Soooo Comfy!

2007-05-13T19:14:00.000-07:00

A gal will never have enough shoes... So these are the new additions to my collection.

They are so comfy... I couldn't resist buying more than 1....

Swirl

2007-05-11T02:00:00.001-07:00

How could I missed this shop that I really love in my previous postings!!!!

They are located at Stamford House #02-05. Do go and take a look, they carry loads of unique stuffs that are hard to find elsewhere. I love their vintage clothes and accessories! Oh ya, they have an online store as well at http://www.ilovetoswirl.com

Do look out for the monthly Swirl Swap Swop.

The Boutique

The Collection

I just ordered this (below) from the site! Can't wait to receive it!

It's a lunch box? Or a bag?

Zouk Flea & Easy

2007-05-06T18:36:00.000-07:00

Yeah.... The much awaited Zouk Flea & Easy is here again!!!!!!

Where : Zouk & Winebar, 17 Jiak Kim Street

When : 20 May (Sun) 2 -7 p.m

Description : It’s party while you shop time, so make your afternoon free and get your cashready! Always a festive affair, it’s fun for the whole family and good deals galore, from one-of-a kind handmade pieces, to great vintage finds, to new cheap steals, you’ll be circling the bazaar for hours! And when you can circle no more, pit stop at the Wine Bar for a nice ice cold Mocha Frappe or cocktail,indulge…

Omg!!!! I am working on that day!!!!! Must think of something....... I want to go........

Yesterday's Purchase!

2007-05-05T08:06:00.000-07:00

I have decided to add this section in my blog to share with all of you my purchases. Good buys, bad buys and impulse buys.....

Only 2 items, both from topshop. Still thinking of what to match them with.....

Item #1 Pocket Detail Cami

Cami with dungaree style straps and pouch pockets.

Caught my eyes as I was going down the escalator to Topman after I paid for Item #2 below.

Any suggestion on what to pair this with?

Item #2 Check Puffball Skirt

Check short puffball skirt with centre back zip fastening.

There's a $15 off this item, thats what caught my eyes!

Yes I am the typical gal looking for good deals!!!

Hope I can find something to pair this with...

Shopping in Bangkok!

2007-05-04T19:04:00.000-07:00

This is one destination that I visit almost every year for the cheappppp and great shopping.... Will share with you 2 of my favourite.

Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the most popular/ famous weekend market. A MUST when in Bangkok.

The market is only open at the weekends, Saturday and Sunday from 7am until late. Some of the stalls do open during the week but not sufficient to warrant a visit.

Getting to Chatuchak is EASY, simply take the Skytrain to the end terminal called Morchit which is exactly where the market is located.

You can practically find anything at Chatuchak. Clothes, animals, books, plants, artifacts, unusual things, wooden workings, material, ceramics, baskets, antiques, plastic fruit, silk flowers, antiques, shoes, silver wear, jewelry, houseware..... you name it and you can find it.

MOST IMPORTANTLY! the prices are AMAZING!!!!

Suan Lum Night Bazaar
An absolute must and a viable alternative to visiting the Patpong Night Market and even Chatuchak as it is not as cramped, has good quality entertainment and food stalls, and sells almost everything you could want from your trip to Thailand.

The Night Bazaar is a quick taxi ride away from Silom road, next to Lumpini park. Or take the Skytrain to S2 Sala Daeng ,Station (Silom Line). Walk about 100m and you will see Si Lom MRT station. Take the train to Lumpini and you will see Suan Lum Night Bazzar.

The Bazaar opens around 6 and closes around midnight, it normally has live entertainment such as a live band and a wide variety of food stalls so you can enjoy an evening of fun and shopping at the same time. A definite must for anyone with a shopping list.

I love this.... I really love this place. The things they sell are definitely more unique then what you can find in anywhere else in Bangkok

Shopping Sites I Love!!!!

2007-05-02T09:55:00.000-07:00

Some of shopping sites that I love.......

Conversation Pieces
Pieces from Emma Gordon London, Mimotica Micola purses, Susse Collection....

Purple Anemone
Whimsical accessories, roses, parrots, granny chic....

Vintage in Style
Vouge vintage purses. This is the site to shop for unique designer pieces.

Rouge
Featuring pieces infused with glamour, irony, pop culture, vintage and avant-garde elements.

Urban Nymph
Bags and Accessories from Amici's Accessories, Baby Peach, Baguette, Lolo+Gretch Dahling, Emma Gordon, Loop, Myna, Smallthings Designs and Woon Hung . I love the stuffs.......

Kooshi
Sleepwear you can really bed down in -- butter-soft, chic, and sexy in a totally wearable way.

Nicola Cerini
Made in Australia with eclectic mix of hand worked textile designs, screen printed on a myriad of coloured, striped and textured cloths. Pieces are inspired by everyday objects, plants, animals and research into native flora. New limited edition prints each season.

Designer Luxury
Get Gucci, Fendi, LV, CD and other designer Merchandise at discounted price here.

Yes I love bags!!!

Do hit me with more intersting shopping sites!

Flea Markets/ Bazaars

2007-05-01T22:48:00.000-07:00

Want to sell your old togs? Or get interesting/quirky items?

Below is a list of Flea Markets/ Bazaars in Singapore:

1. Sungei Rd Thieves Market
Location : Pitt Street, Pasar Lane & Larut Road
When : Everyday
Rental : Free
Description : You can see lots of old things, a good place to go if you are hunting for a bargain and hoping to find a bit of the past that you missed. As this is an open air market, wayside "stores" are normally in the late afternoon.

2. Sgselltrade Flee! Market
Location : Gauhaus, 114 Middle Rd.
When : Every 1st and 3rd Sat. of the month
Rental : $10- $40
Description : Drench yourself in a sea of quirky and exotic wares . Be sure to look out for the gorgeous range of accessories, handmade products, customised shoes and bags, as well as upmarket & thrift clothes of all styles.
For More info: http://iheartflea.livejournal.com/

3. Zouk's Flea & Easy
Where : Zouk & Winebar, 17 Jiak Kim Street
When : once every 3 months on a Sunday 2-7p.m
Rental : $20
Description : It’s party while you shop time, so make your afternoon free and get your cashready! Always a festive affair, it’s fun for the whole family and good deals galore, from one-of-a kind handmade pieces, to great vintage finds, to new cheap steals, you’ll be circling the bazaar for hours! And when you can circle no more, pit stop at the Wine Bar for a nice ice cold Mocha Frappe or cocktail,indulge…
For More Info : www.zoukclub.com

3. Lime Flea Market
Where : Open field opposite Youth Park (Next to Cineleisure)
When : Every 2nd & 4th Sat of the month
Rental : $30 for 2 days
Description : This bustling flea market is a great place to look for knick-knacks such as funky jewellery and vintage clothes at affordable prices.
For More Info: http://www.scape.youth.sg/html/events.htm

4. MAAD
Where : Red Dot Design Museum, 28 Maxwell Road
When : Every Sun - 11am to 7pm.
Description : For the Young & Artsy. You can find loads of original jewellery, clothes, shoes & plush dolls
For More Info: http://www.maad.sg

5. Tanglin Mall Flea Market
Where : Along the walkway outside Tanglin Mall shopping centre
When : 5 to 11pm every first and third Saturday of the month; and every Saturday during the June and December school holidays.
Rental : $50 for a seven-by-four foot lot.
Description : Mostly second-hand clothing and other knick-knacks such as watches, musical instruments and toys.
For More Info: http://www.allgreen.com.sg/allgreencorp/project_details.cfm?project_uin=32&menu=events

6. China Square Central Flea Market
Where : On the first and second storeys of China Square Mall
When : Every Sunday, 10am to 7pm.
Rental : $38 for two tables
Description : Toy collectors will have a field day here. Shoppers can also expect to find other items such as bags, old bank notes and movie memorabilia.
For More Info: http://www.chinasquarecentral.com/index.php

7. Kampong Gelam Car-boot Sales And Flea Mart
Where : Open carpark at Aliwal Street
When : 10am to 6pm, every third Sunday of the month
Rental : The public can rent a parking lot for $30
Description : Over 50 vendors selling second-hand and brand new clothes and jewellery.

8. Timberlux Centre Flea Carnival
Where : Timberlux Centre, 326, Havelock Road
When : Held sporadically, from noon to 8pm.
Rental : Each space costs $30 for a day, or $50 for both days.
Description : It's fashion heaven, with over 200 vendors selling clothes, shoes and accessories, both brand-new and second-hand.

9. Ethnic Flea Market
Where : Central Singapore Joint Social Service Centre open-air amphitheatre next to Blk 116, Toa Payoh Lorong 1
When : Held sporadically from 5 to 9pm.
Rental : $25 for a stall
Description : Up to 30 stalls selling second-hand clothes, books and ornaments. Cultural items such as traditional costumes are encouraged.

Do let me know if you know of any other interesting Flea Market/ Bazaars k!

Raoul Sale!

2007-04-18T22:52:00.000-07:00

Raoul Sale
Open to public from 4th May 07 to 2nd Jun 07
Where:
Raoul Hitachi Towers, #01-11/12
When:
Mon - Fri, 11a.m - 8p.m
Sat, 11a.m - 3p.m

For Men:
Single ply: 3 for $165
Combi (single and 2 ply) RTW: 3 for $180
Premium 2 ply: 3 for $200
Ties: 3 for $120
Shoes: 1 pair for $120, 2 pairs for $220
Cufflinks: 1 pair for $35
Cap: $50
Hanky: $20
Belts: $50
Swim Shorts: $50
Knits: $50
Watches: $80

For Ladies:
Shirts: 3 for $200
Dresses: $100
Knits: $75 for 1, $120 for 2, $150 for 3
SS06 Handbag: $90
SS06 Weekender: $100
SS06 Carry All: $110
Loafers: $120 per pair
Sash: $50
Shawls: $100

Tips on Online Shopping

2007-04-15T11:52:00.000-07:00

Tips List:

I am not a guru, but here are some things that I learnt through my experience as an online shopper.

*Trust your instincts.
If you don't feel comfortable buying or bidding on an item over the web, or if you feel pressured to place your order immediately, maybe you shouldn't.

*Be knowledgeable about web-based auctions.
Take special care to familiarize yourself not only with the rules and policies of the auction site itself but with the legal terms (warranties, refund policy, etc.) of the seller's items that you wish to bid on.

*Double check the description.
Whether the product is being sold as new or used, be suspicious of prices that are too good to be true. Also consider carefully whether you may be paying too much for an item, particularly if you are bidding through an auction site. You may want to comparison shop, online or offline, before you buy.

*Find and read the privacy policy.
Read the privacy policy carefully to find out what information the seller is gathering from you, how the information will be used, and how you can stop the process. If a site does not have a privacy policy posted, you may not want to do business with that site. If it does have a privacy policy, there will probably be a link to it from the seller's home page, or it could be included with the Legal Terms.

*Review the return, refund, and shipping and handling policies as well as the other legal terms. If you can't find them, ask the seller through an e-mail or telephone call to indicate where they are on the site or to provide them to you in writing.

*Check that the Internet connections are secure.
Before you give your payment information, there are various icons and software programs that indicate that security software is in place.

*Use the safest way to pay on the Internet. Pay for your order using a credit card.

*Print the terms.
You should print out and date a copy of terms, conditions, warranties, item description, company information, even confirming e-mails, and save them with your records of your purchase.

*Insure the safe delivery of your item.
If you are concerned about the safety of your package if there is no one home to receive it, ask whether you can specify that the shipper must receive a signature before leaving the package. Or, it may be safer to have the package delivered to your office.

*Inspect your purchase.
Look at your purchase carefully as soon as you receive it. Contact the seller as soon as possible if you discover a problem with it. Tell the seller in writing about any problem that you are concerned with, ask for a repair or refund, and keep a copy of your correspondence.

If there is any doubt at any time ASK! Do not ASSUME!