Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
ION Orchard
Any hardcore shopaholic would jump at the opportunity to visit the new mall. I went on early Saturday afternoon to avoid the crowd, and true enough, the crowd started pouring in when I finish exploring. Lots of designers brand, including 7 for all mankind jeans! I've been meaning to get a pair of 7 jeans for a very long time.
Harry Winston also makes it way to our shores. Looks even more expensive than Tiffany. Mr Bear quickly dragged me away before I consider changing my requested Tiffany ring for a Harry Winston. Heh. I'm kidding. Not that over the top, not to worry. Just don't get me a Lee Hwa ring, get me the Tiffany and I promise not to throw you down the river. I swear, all the local jewellers diamond doesn't sparkle like the way Tiffany ones does. To prove my point, I drag Mr. Bear down to Tiffany and he concede defeat.
Also, Sephora looks big! Smashbox, which I heard a lot of raves, finally makes it way here. Uniqlo wasn't open yet, much to my disppointment. I wanted to get a top which was out of stock at Tampines 1 outlet. And no Chanel! Oh well. I guess LV remains the most popular designer brand over here, with yet another outlet with endless queuing crowd.
But I did had the chance to walk around the food hall. Of a whole load of snacks and an overpriced foodcourt, I managed to scout for these takoyaki which was absolutely yummy! Comparable to those selling at Isetan food fairs.
Harry Winston also makes it way to our shores. Looks even more expensive than Tiffany. Mr Bear quickly dragged me away before I consider changing my requested Tiffany ring for a Harry Winston. Heh. I'm kidding. Not that over the top, not to worry. Just don't get me a Lee Hwa ring, get me the Tiffany and I promise not to throw you down the river. I swear, all the local jewellers diamond doesn't sparkle like the way Tiffany ones does. To prove my point, I drag Mr. Bear down to Tiffany and he concede defeat.
Also, Sephora looks big! Smashbox, which I heard a lot of raves, finally makes it way here. Uniqlo wasn't open yet, much to my disppointment. I wanted to get a top which was out of stock at Tampines 1 outlet. And no Chanel! Oh well. I guess LV remains the most popular designer brand over here, with yet another outlet with endless queuing crowd.
But I did had the chance to walk around the food hall. Of a whole load of snacks and an overpriced foodcourt, I managed to scout for these takoyaki which was absolutely yummy! Comparable to those selling at Isetan food fairs.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Going on a holiday in 3 more weeks!
I'm very excited on the upcoming holiday. I hope all the traditional chinese reading doesn't kill me over there, because I am literally dying right now looking through all the website written in traditional chinese trying to sift for information.
I discovered in Macau while I do speak pure standard English, I can't do the same for Chinese very well. I need to think through how to translate the words into pure Chinese. Guess must be the effects of too much Singlish Chinese usage, lol :)
I discovered in Macau while I do speak pure standard English, I can't do the same for Chinese very well. I need to think through how to translate the words into pure Chinese. Guess must be the effects of too much Singlish Chinese usage, lol :)
Saturday, July 18, 2009
US haul rant!
My brother is coming back soon and ask whether I want to ship anything over to his address and he can bring back for me. And I'm supposed to save up to buy Jill Stuart in Taiwan.
Gosh! Free shipping plus free shipping...
Coach, Abercrombie, AE Outfitters, Hollister, Benefit ..... all the things I can buy and I can't cause my financial status is darn crappy :( Arrgh, I wanted a wristlet from Coach so much! Focus, eyes on the prize, eyes on the prize...my Jill Stuart.
But probably I can squeeze some cash out to buy Benefit. It's sooo cheap it's a sin to pass up such a good bargain.
My brother was so nice to send me a gift copy of the remake-version of monkey island game. I'm d/l it right now. Looking forward to playing it! Oh, how I love that game. And he offer to buy me an ipod touch too! I'm over the moon right now.
Gosh! Free shipping plus free shipping...
Coach, Abercrombie, AE Outfitters, Hollister, Benefit ..... all the things I can buy and I can't cause my financial status is darn crappy :( Arrgh, I wanted a wristlet from Coach so much! Focus, eyes on the prize, eyes on the prize...my Jill Stuart.
But probably I can squeeze some cash out to buy Benefit. It's sooo cheap it's a sin to pass up such a good bargain.
My brother was so nice to send me a gift copy of the remake-version of monkey island game. I'm d/l it right now. Looking forward to playing it! Oh, how I love that game. And he offer to buy me an ipod touch too! I'm over the moon right now.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Etude House
There's a new shop selling Korean cosmetics in PS. I can't believe I only discovered the shop last week as I visit that mall religiously. I'm not a fan of the Korean craze but the packaging is absolutely dreamy and full of pink!
The quality ain't that great though and prices are marked up too high. I nearly bought the loose powder which cost $30 because of the packaging and fortunately I didn't. For another $10+, I can get a refill from Paul and Joe! I think Majolica fares better in that aspect as a drugstore brand. I'm not sure about Korean cosmetic but I do know Japanese cosmetic market their price based on age group and not on quality of the product. That's the reason why I always feel so ripped off whenever I buy Lunasol. Hmmph. I wish we have Lavshuca here, which is the drugstore sub-brand of Kanebo.
Why do people still do hard-selling? It doesn't work. Consumers are more well-informed nowadays. Get over it and use a new strategy. I was with my Mum for her complimentary facial and they try to hard-sell me. They literally would not let me leave. I was soooo turned off. And got pissed when she say my skin condition ain't that great with acne scars and discolouration so I should do a facial. She look absolutely shocked when I told her I don't do facials as facials are a waste of time.
I told her instead of facials,acne scars are remedied by using exfoliation which encourage cell turnover. Unless you are doing a AHA/BHA peel, which should be done by a dermatologist. As for discolourations, which I certainly don't have, comes from NOT using sunscreen, stupid. The discolourations I have on my cheeks are actually bruises from the aftermath of my wisdom tooth surgery. Can't she even tell the difference? And what's ironic, she got a lot of brown spots and freckles on her face! So I told her she should use a sunscreen instead of going for facial. Oh, Oops for her.
And kudos to her, after all the backlash, she still try to hardsell me waxing sessions. I got done being polite and head for the door. Stupid facial and spa.
What's worse, My mum ask me to help her book for a complimentary session with a makeover studio next week. I am (-_-"""").....
And she is just helpless at rejecting salespeople. For goodness sake, who cares what the salespeople think, just reject them! When they tell you their sales are bad, just reply with a " Do I look like I care?" What's so hard about that.
The quality ain't that great though and prices are marked up too high. I nearly bought the loose powder which cost $30 because of the packaging and fortunately I didn't. For another $10+, I can get a refill from Paul and Joe! I think Majolica fares better in that aspect as a drugstore brand. I'm not sure about Korean cosmetic but I do know Japanese cosmetic market their price based on age group and not on quality of the product. That's the reason why I always feel so ripped off whenever I buy Lunasol. Hmmph. I wish we have Lavshuca here, which is the drugstore sub-brand of Kanebo.
Why do people still do hard-selling? It doesn't work. Consumers are more well-informed nowadays. Get over it and use a new strategy. I was with my Mum for her complimentary facial and they try to hard-sell me. They literally would not let me leave. I was soooo turned off. And got pissed when she say my skin condition ain't that great with acne scars and discolouration so I should do a facial. She look absolutely shocked when I told her I don't do facials as facials are a waste of time.
I told her instead of facials,acne scars are remedied by using exfoliation which encourage cell turnover. Unless you are doing a AHA/BHA peel, which should be done by a dermatologist. As for discolourations, which I certainly don't have, comes from NOT using sunscreen, stupid. The discolourations I have on my cheeks are actually bruises from the aftermath of my wisdom tooth surgery. Can't she even tell the difference? And what's ironic, she got a lot of brown spots and freckles on her face! So I told her she should use a sunscreen instead of going for facial. Oh, Oops for her.
And kudos to her, after all the backlash, she still try to hardsell me waxing sessions. I got done being polite and head for the door. Stupid facial and spa.
What's worse, My mum ask me to help her book for a complimentary session with a makeover studio next week. I am (-_-"""").....
And she is just helpless at rejecting salespeople. For goodness sake, who cares what the salespeople think, just reject them! When they tell you their sales are bad, just reply with a " Do I look like I care?" What's so hard about that.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I know I'm not supposed to buy anything but these are so cute!
Je t'aime Paris! Someday, I will visit paris to induge on Laudree macaroon.
I caught on the bow hairband craze last year after watching Gossip Girl season 1. It was hard to get bow hairband then and I had to resort to buying online. Seems like the craze finally hit here. Singapore is always soooooo slow! Always so passe. And duh, Blair doesn't wear a lot of bow hairband anymore in the current season.
Buying from Daiso = value for money, so it doesn't count as shopping. Technically, I'm saving. Way to go! Heh.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Updates
I finally got the 2 little buggers out!
The surgery was horrible, lying there with my face covered and hearing all the drilling and pulling sensation. And the injection hurts! I got like 2 or 3 injections on each tooth. It was, however, virtually painless after the injection. I can't even feel the stitching being done. The whole operation was done in 20 minutes flat. I'm impressed.
The stitches goes off tomorrow! I hope the swell and bruises fade off soon.
Operation is a success I must say, I can still snack on popcorn and eat steak last weekend.
Movie @ cathay
Ramen @ Central
This is my current favourite place for good ramen. It's my 2nd favourite japanese cuisine after sashimi.
Random bites from Takashimaya food hall.
The surgery was horrible, lying there with my face covered and hearing all the drilling and pulling sensation. And the injection hurts! I got like 2 or 3 injections on each tooth. It was, however, virtually painless after the injection. I can't even feel the stitching being done. The whole operation was done in 20 minutes flat. I'm impressed.
The stitches goes off tomorrow! I hope the swell and bruises fade off soon.
Operation is a success I must say, I can still snack on popcorn and eat steak last weekend.
Movie @ cathay
Ramen @ Central
This is my current favourite place for good ramen. It's my 2nd favourite japanese cuisine after sashimi.
Random bites from Takashimaya food hall.
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