Celebrating the New Year (Part 3)

2nd January (Monday)
A public holiday. Always welcome. Mmm..

The alcohol the previous night made my sleep so very deep. I awoke at 11am. Earlier than expected. Dearie was planning a gaming day ahead. This meant that I was on my own – or I could always call upon friends, but I chose a day out by myself.

Shopping should only be done in one of two ways – with my sister, or alone. In this case, I decided to go alone. The pig would’ve still been sleeping, and I’d have to meet up with her and she’ll be late and all.

Dearie would go shopping with me – and to YL and that pig, it is their job to bring the girl shopping. First of all, I pay for my own stuff so no point bringing him along except to help with the bags. Secondly, he will get tired faster than me (‘cos shopping for my stuff. Ask me go Sim Lim I also very fast tired.). Go alone better. Feel more carefree and yes, in a t-shirt and jeans I do feel confident of myself. If anything, I felt like a taitai, able to afford anything I wanted to buy.

Now I know why those people wearing slippers and shorts walking around Orchard feel. I may not be rich but I worked hard to save up for a comfortable figure in my bank account that I can splurge on anything I want, if I want it bad enough – and not wait for my next paycheck before I can get it. I think a nice cushion in the bank account gives alot of confidence to myself too.

Before I digress any further, let me talk about my little shopping spree – the one I do twice a year (see previous post). I aim to get certain items, and if I see them, and they’re of my budget, I grab and go. If I see items that are cheaper than what I would expect, I just grab and go. My thinking: If I regret it later, I can try to sell it on Yahoo! Auctions. Heehee…..

I usually get my stuff at Far East Plaza. I managed to walk out of there in 3 hours (and I still nearly “lost” my way inside again) with the following items:
- 2 tops ($29.50 each)
- 2 skirts ($29.50 each)
- 1 long white pants ($19.90)
- 2 bags (Medium sized one at $25; Big one at $30)

So proud of myself. Spent under $200 for all that. HA! Wanted to buy more at Bysi (I think) but there were so many people there. Cheap and nice, but I don’t want to land up walking around wearing the same thing everyone else has. By the way, I saw lots of velvet around. Hmm.. Back in fashion? Maybe only for this rainy season.

I had dinner at Pasta Mania. Not that I planned it this time. I was stuck in a downpour. I was planning to walk over to Wisma and Taka and shop some more before dinner. Ah well.

I took my time with the food and repacked my new stash so it was easier to carry around. By the time I left I was lucky that the rain had become more of a heavy drizzle. I crossed over quickly and took the underpass down towards Wisma. Next stop: Forever 21.

I didn’t see anything below $30. I’m a cheapskate. Yeah, I know, but paying for quality of clothes can only go so far. Not worth. Heehee.. The fitting room queue was really long so I was out of there soon enough. Moved on to Fox to grab t-shirts, but to my surprise there was nothing that caught my eye this time. I guess they haven’t changed the season of clothes yet. Then most unexpectedly, I stepped into Giordano.

Best part, I walked out with a $36 knit sweater – the type with a lot of holes. Hahaha! What the hell. I’m still stunned. Bah. The sweater better last me damn long.

I got myself a skincare set from Ettusais. I’m biased towards this brand I think. I just have this affinity to it. I have always liked the feel of the loose powder on my face. Supposed to serve abit like a foundation, but to me it just feels comfortable, the same way you apply powder to your skin after a bath.

Anyway, I never bought the full-sized powder because the container is too bulky. I asked a couple of times before if they had a smaller container, but one time they said no, the other they said the promotion for it was over. This time I asked again and she said there is, but it comes with something else. Ah. That meant extra cost. Full sized costs $63. Promo pack costs $59 – comes with a smaller Day Protect Powder and a smaller sized Night powder. Hmm.. Packed in a very cute looking white bag. Hmm..

Since it was shopping spree day, I bought it. Freaking $59. I’m a sucker for good packaging and good service. Blech. I bought the set. I like the feel of puffing the powder on my face. Maybe it’s the puff. Maybe it’s the powder. I crazy sia.

I walked over to taka for a while but gave up when I saw Guess jam-packed. I decided to hitch a cab over to Dearie’s place. Show off all the stuff I bought. I knew he wouldn’t like the bags. Actually, I’m starting not to like the one I bought at $25 (pic below). Hmm.. Anyone wanna buy? HAHA!

The shopping list was not completely settled, but it was close enough. Still a lot of space in my wardrobe (unlike the pig’s where my mum has to ask her if she can discard some away ‘cos got no space to put any more in).
This is the $15 bag I bought from the week before. Got it from Ice Lemon Tee.

$25 is BNWT. $15 bag is used but completely intact like when I bought it. I think my pink bag looks cute. The $25 one I'm not too sure yet... But I do think it's something I can bring out at night. Looks sparkly enough doesn't it? I'd like one with crystals (fake also can), but didn't see any. Anyone wanna swap either just leave me a msg!!! Haha! Willing to sell also - then got excuse to buy new one.
Damn online shopping. Got. To. Stop.

I think I have enough. For now. Heehee.. I love to shop. I’ll do it again soon. Next shopping trip will probably be for Bladey.

Till then, I need to plan my study timetable and the next agenda for the band committee meeting. Back to my responsibilities.