Saturday, October 01, 2005
` Saturday, October 01, 2005
I've found a novel (perhaps more of nothing-better-to-do) way to spend my time. That is, to capture my high-volume purchases in most countries that I visit either on business or for leisure. Call it stress relief, shopaholic beware or whatever, but the thought of bringing a must-buy item to the cashier at check-out brings a wave of unprecedented adrenaline rush. Inexplicable as it may sound, I derive plenty of satisfaction from my purchases and although I'm not exactly proud of it, I don't particularly regret the cash outlay (recall the quantity, not necessarily quality buying mantra).
Here is the outcome of the inexpensive wallet damage, with the exception of the bag which was a long deliberated decision given that it had exceeded my pricing tolerance by a mere deviation:
The lovely Nine West bag in question. As previously mentioned, the selection in Hong Kong is ten times funkier than what can be found in the Singapore stores. I was really tempted to get 2 pairs of shoes, one velvet and one gold, albeit in a price range that would be tantamount to over-splurging. I'm still in the patient process of deliberation, given that the store is just in the shopping mall right next to my hotel. Choice$...
Lime green tee and pink sleeveless top from twopercent, purple+mustard yellow tops+brown corduroy skirt from Zara. All were impulsively affordable buys which didn't require queuing at the changing rooms. This is optimal frivolity hard at work.
One of my favourite buys from the brand that I've sworn undying allegiance to (aka Zara), which is the white shirt with gold stripes (makes for good officewear). The cream top with a cutesy flower was slashed by 70% (S$12!!) at a shop in Granville Road and the transluscent blue top, also a steal at S$20 that the sales person was unconvinced would fit me but I insisted on giving a try as it looked suspiciously like a Chloe rip-off.
I think I have more items stashed in my luggage somewhere but nonetheless, they don't call Hong Kong a shopper's paradise for no reason. Someone please cut my credit cards before it's too late!