Massive ASOS Haul (Dec 2015 - Jan 2016)

This is excessive. I spent a total of £103.91 (approximately S$215) on 12 items. 

If I divide that total amount with the total quantity bought, I saved a great deal (the total original price for all 12 items was £308, or slightly over S$630). But if I look at this entire post as whole, I shopped way too much. 

1. I'm very vexed about Chinese New Year outfits. This year I need multiple outfits because I'm going back to Indonesia on the second day of CNY. 

2. CNY coupon code from ASOS that slashed another 18% off sale items. 

3. Lack of self control and discipline. 

I'm horrible. 

Before this post turns into a self-castigation attempt, here are the items I purchased. All of them were from the sale section.

Vero Moda Mixed Stripe 3/4 Sleeve T-Shirt Dress
ASOS Skater Dress with T-Shirt Overlay
ASOS Patch Denim T-Shirt Dress With Lace Up Back
ASOS Paisley Printed T-Shirt Mini Dress

Noisy May Cadance Lace Up Tee
ASOS Sheer and Solid Oversize Shirt
ASOS Sleeveless Blazer in Stripe Co-ord
ASOS Denim A-Line Mini Skirt With Plait Tie Belt In Mid Blue
ASOS Denim Dolly A-line Button Through Mini Skirt in Indigo with Contrast Stitching

ASOS PETITE Crop Top In Rib with Side Splits
ASOS Classic Retro Sunglasses
ASOS Enamel Open Circle Necklace

Currently waiting for the first package to arrive. I wonder how many of them will end up on Carousell. Oh the joys of online shopping~

Other than these, I have new stuff from Zalora, Cotton On, Dressabelle and MDS Collection. I need to Evanesco some items in my wardrobe. 

Going Marble Crazy!

From YoungHungryFree

From YoungHungryFree

I missed them once. So I cannot miss them again when backorder opened. I just purchased both without much thought. I hope they fit me, PLEASE PLEASE. 

Anyway, I'm currently in Copenhagen and the weather here has been LOVELY. Work has been intense but manageable. Colleagues have been really nice as well. More updates on this when I'm back in Singapore. 

Have a great day guys and stay safe (too many depressing news this week)!! 

Zalora Haul (May - July 2015)

ZALORA is truly addictive. I just keep buying and buying because

• Some items too pretty
• Prices quite affordable
• Delivery is easy peasy - I always collect at POPStation. 
• Can return if I don't like the items - I just secure the items properly, follow the given instructions and return at POPStation. 

I always check out 3 brands - ZALORA, ZALORA Basics and Something Borrowed. Over the years, prices have increased, but the quality of the items have also improved. So I don't mind paying a little bit more. By saying "don't mind paying" means anything less than S$35. 

None of them items below cost more than S$35. Some of them are below S$20/S$15 because they were on sale. 

I also only purchase when I have a promo code. 

Photos! Please note that I didn't get these all at one go. They were purchased between May - July 2015 on multiple occasions! 

ZALORA Basics Lace Up Shift Dress
Something Borrowed Denim Boyfriend Shirt Dress (Out of Stock)
ZALORA Colourblock Shirt Dress (Out of Stock)
ZALORA Ruffle Hem Shift Dress

ZALORA Faux Leather Curved Hem Skirt
ZALORA Basics Curve Sides Boxy T-Shirt (Black)
ZALORA Basics Curve Sides Boxy T-Shirt (Cream)

ZALORA Slip On Sneakers
ZALORA Canvas Lace-Up Espadrilles
ZALORA Strappy Flat Sandals With Mix Studs (Out of Stock)
Something Borrowed Lace Up Platform Oxfords
ZALORA Glitter Laced Up Oxfords (Out of Stock)

Online shopping is certainly my vice. :S

ASOS Haul - CNY 2015

I checked my email inbox. 

I was notified an additional 15% off coupon for all ASOS items. 

I reached home, applied some tea tree mask, and browsed ASOS. 

I placed my order. 

That entire process took me less than 2 hours. I was at Chinatown on Chinese New Year's eve and after almost 1 hour of squeezing with the crowd (plus because of my height, I always kenna the BO of taller men), I was out of battery. Then I saw the email while on the car, and MY BATTERY FULLY CHARGED. 

"Lai order, order" - If my brain could express my thoughts aloud, that would be it at that point in time. 

I got 6 items for less than 40 pounds! So exciting ah this ASOS.

ASOS Bold Pleated Skort
ASOS Wide Midi Trouser with Contrast Waistband
ASOS Pencil Skirt In Scuba In Marble Check Print

ASOS Top in Scuba with Pastel Poppy Print
Club L Cross Front Scuba Top
ASOS Textured T-Shirt in Floral Print with Sheer Inserts

And I thought I would stop shopping until my Bangkok trip. 

Lesson of the day - A leopard never changes its spots. 

Happy Chinese New Year guys! :) 

MAHOOSIVE ASOS Haul

I admit, I admit - I went a little bit overboard and crazy.

My only two excuses were I had my 12th + 13th month pay in and I had quite a few discount codes. So I purchased these 10 items on 3 different occasions. 

Chinese New Year ho seh liao, no need to worry about clothes. 

I just had my yearly employee review and it will be a great 2015. So, I just upped the amount of my monthly savings (whereby a certain set amount of money will be transferred automatically on a set date every month to a savings account) in order to curb these shopaholic sins. Hey, no shame if you spend within your means, it's all okay if you are financially able. But for me, it's time to save more (my goal this year is over S$20K in savings) for my HDB flat. Kengyang and I want to clear the payments as soon as we can. 

Ok photos for you! 

I bought one ASOS Maternity item this time. The sweater too chio already. Can keep for very long some more, next time I pregnant, I have one chio sweater in my closet liao! :D

ASOS DREAMER Plimsolls - £8.00
River Island Mix Print Shift Dress - £18.00
ASOS Longline Tee in Winter Floral Print With Sheer Hem Panel - £10.00Fallen Star Sequin Top With Embroidery - £12.00

ASOS Drop Arm Vest Top - £4.00
ASOS A-Line Skirt in Hawaiian Mirror Print  - £7.00 (OOS)
ASOS Printed Sheer Panel T-Shirt - £7.00
ASOS Playsuit With Multi Strap Detail In Geo Print - £5.00 (OOS)

ASOS Maternity Jumper With Lace Side Panels - £14.00
Minkpink Stripe Dress With Mesh Inserts - £20.00

I feel both excited and nervous whenever I write a haul post. Buyer's remorse setting in (not sure if this feeling can be classified as buyer's remorse or not since I didn't really spend damn a lot of money on a big ticket item).

Have a good week guys! Work hard for those moolahs!! 

BLOGMAS Day 18: Zalora Christmas Dresses Haul

Drop Waist T-Shirt Dress
Halter Neck Piece Swing Dress

So they gave me a VIP 20% off coupon code. On top of that, it was Thursday (Mastercard Thursdays 10% off!). I didn't go all crazy, just bought two dresses and I think they are also wearable for non-Christmas occasions. Sometimes I want to get super glittery dresses with sequins and all that jazz, but I can only wear those dresses once or twice? Might as well get dresses that I can wear on more occasions right? 

I think halter neck tops are very flattering for girls with wide shoulders. I have really wide shoulders and thick arms, hence I look much fatter than I really am in baggy tops. Halter neck tops give that illusion of narrower shoulder and if you have nice shoulders, they really accentuate those areas. Ah can't wait to pick them up at the Pop Station nearest to my house. 

Oh! Have I mentioned how freaking awesome and convenient Pop Stations are? You just opt for pick-up at a Pop Station nearest to your house and everything's done within 4 days. If you don't like what you buy, just return the product in its original condition with the given documents and tag, and place it in one Pop Station box. All will also processed within a week! Super convenient lor!

Zalora is really making online shopping much more fuss-free. That's how online shopping should be! Let's hope more local sites offer such services soon! 

BLOGMAS Day 12: Taobao "12.12" Haul

Today's post is a short and sweet one. Work has been rather cruel, but life is made more fulfilling and satisfying when you overcome adversity. 

A quick and sudden swerve back to today's post - I have submitted (yes, another one) a Taobao order and this time it was for their 12.12 sale. Seriously, every day can be sales day. 1.1, 2.2, 3.3, 4.4, 5.5, 6.6, 7.7, 8.8, 9.9 10.10, 11.11, 12.12. All 365 days also can. 

But got sales cannot complain, so yes, hauling time!

Laptop sleeve
Backpack

From top left to right:
Necklace 1
Necklace 2
Necklace 3
Necklace 4

From top left to right:
Green top
Red top
Brown vest
Checkered top
Grey/navy top

Woohoo, less than 2 weeks to Christmas. Also, less than 12 days to my long vacation. :D

BLOGMAS 2014 Day 3: Zalora Haul (December 2014)

Welcome to BLOGMAS day 3! Time is passing way too fast right? We're almost halfway through the first week of December.

I had a scary experience a couple nights ago and it really made me think hard about my health. So yes, I was sleeping with the lights off (very unusual for me because I always need a little bit of light to sleep, but I was damn tired so I didn't care) and I woke up at 3+am with a really weird feeling in my mouth. When I closed my mouth, my saliva glands would overwork and I would have a mouth full of saliva within like 3 seconds. It's freaking scary! I thought it was nothing, so I just swallowed the saliva, but it happened like 4-5 times. So okay, I sat up and wanted to calm myself down, but I felt this sudden wave of nausea. I went to the toilet and was prepared to vomit it all out when everything felt normal again. WHAT IS THIS?! I woke up the next morning (a Sunday - super wasted) with a migraine that lasted almost the entire day. :( This happened again last night and I really was quite shaken. What if I didn't wake up and choked to death? That would be a really stupid way to die. 

When I told my mom, she suggested that I see a specialist because "this kind of thing cannot play one you know?" - which I truly agree. So yes, to the specialst we go! 

Also, I cannot wait for my facial session tomorrow.  I have been really stressed at work and my skin is protesting. So many facial demons on my face!!!! BAH! 

Whenever I'm stressed at work, I always browse shopping sites and I almost always end up buying something. Like the below purchases, they were all added into my shopping cart in office. Zalora always have the best deals and the below purchases were made on 3 occasions. 2 on a Thursday (to make use of the Mastercard Thursdays promotion) and 1 on Black Friday. I think all my Zalora orders have been made with some form of promo/discount codes stacked. Super cheapo but got cheap thrill, quite awesome. 

Two dresses for myself! I hope it's cold tomorrow morning so that I can wear a sweater over the blue shirt dress, and then complete the ensemble with a pair of boots/glittery oxfords. :D

Slit Maxi Dress
Shirt Dress

Three pairs of shoes and a bag for myself (I just sold 10+ pairs of shoes on Carousell, so it's only right that I get new ones hehe) and the other two are christmas presents.

Rubi Santa Fe Sandals
Rubi Pompeii Sandals
Pointed Toe D'Orsay
Derby Shoes
Canvas Backpack With Checkered Flap
Canvas Backpack With Stripe Panel Flap

22 more days to Christmas! :D

Zalora - Shop on Thursdays till end of 2014!!

So this happened....

I had $32.24 in my Zalora wallet from a previous refund, so I decided okay let's browse Zalora for new stuff...

Just nice it's Thursday and Zalora Basics had a "buy 2 get 20% off" deal. Add everything up, I only paid S$5.12. (Of course the S$32.24 also my money but that was residing in my Zalora wallet for quite some time already, so it felt like free money LOL)

Then, there was a 15% off coupon code and both the RUBI shoes on my wishlist had a "buy 2 for S$40" deal, so after stacking all the deals, I paid S$29.83 for both shoes - technically like "buy 1 get 1 free". 

Moral of the story - if you have Mastercard, shop on Zalora on Thursdays! The 10% off deal is ongoing every Thursday till end of 2014.

I confirm and promise this is not sponsored or a requested post!! I just found everything while browsing since my office network is down now. :D

November 2014 Online Haul: ZALORA and ASOS

So I said I will not shop online because I'm going to Bangkok. Obviously, that determination got lost halfway. I ended up spending less than S$100 on these products from Zalora and ASOS, thanks to many many discount codes. I had the ASOS items in my cart and I didn't check out because I was preparing to check them out if I couldn't find similar things in Bangkok, BUTTTT ASOS tweeted a code for an additional 10% off items on Sunday morning, and I immediately checked the 3 things out. And then I went back to sleep. :D 

Zalora has Mastercard Thursdays - 10% off your total if you use a Mastercard to purchase your items on a Thursday. Also, I had a 15% discount code on top of the 10% off, so...just whack right? 

ZALORA Criss Cross Mix Material Sandals
EZRA by ZALORA Lace Kimono Sleeved Blouse
ZALORA Cross Ankle Strap Pointed Ballerina Flats

Girls on Film Floral V Neck Boxy Crop Top
ASOS Denim Extreme Knicker Short in Black Acid Wash
ASOS Cami with Layered Pleat Hem

The extreme knicker short is quite intimidating, hence I bought a size bigger. I don't want to expose my behind, but I don't want to pay a lot for a pair of black acid wash shorts. Hopefully, this fits alright, if not, into the Carousell box it goes!

2 more days to Bangkok! Excited for shopping and eating and shopping and eating! :D

Massive Clothing Haul (Sep-Oct 2014): Taobao, H&M, Zalora and Cotton On

There's a reason why this is a "Sep-Oct 2014" haul even though it's only the third day of October - I have to save the money and not shop anymore for the rest of October because I'm going to Bangkok next month!! Save the money and shop like crazy there! :D

Also, I need to review my wardrobe again. zzz.

First up, Taobao...
I'm very excited about these 6 items. If I could use a couple of words to describe my style, they would be "baggy" and "comfortable". I don't normally wear tight clothes because I feel like I cannot breathe. I love love love LOVE baggy and flowy tops/dresses even though they make me look bigger than I actually am. People actually ask me if I lost weight when I wear something tight. But aiyah, I prefer to be comfortable lah, and my job has no attire restrictions at all. Lagi best. Baggy tops/dresses really too nua, I love them!! When I wear something loose and boxy on top, I always make sure I'm wearing something lean and tight at the bottom; it's all about balance. This is why I don't normally buy a lot of pants/shorts/leggings/skirts. I have my favourites and I will repeat them with a different baggy top. Extremely easy process in the mornings - can save a lot of time!!

Blue shirt dress (RMB33)
Blue-green t-shirt dress (RMB32)
Flowy double plaid top (RMB69)
Striped sheer t-shirt dress (RMB27)
Striped v-neck sweater dress (RMB59)
Grey knitted vest (RMB32.99)

When I went to Copenhagen, I forgot my favourite leather jacket. I actually hung them near the bedroom door so that I could just take it and go when I left the house, but yah I forgot. Very dumb because the other jacket in my luggage was way too thick for the autumn weather. So I had to get a cardigan. Where else but H&M right? Then I saw this damn pretty curvy girl who was rocking an all black outfit with a high-low black T-shirt dress and leggings, so yes I wanted a high-low black T-shirt dress also. 

Very strangely, the black shirt was cheaper in Denmark's H&M than Singapore's, but the cardigan was more expensive. Why like that ah? 

&DENIM/CONSCIOUS long linen top (S$49.90, bought for 179DKK, so S$7 cheaper in Denmark)
Knitted cardigan (S$19.90, bought for 99DKK, so S$4 more expensive in Denmark. What?!)

Random Zalora tops that were in my wishlist. I decided to get them because I had a discount code, and on top of that, it was Mastercard Thursday, so I had a discount on top if a discount. Excellent. 

Grey-purple v-neck blouse (S$24.90)
Sheer shoulder kimono blouse (S$24.90)

I was browsing Cotton On Asia for sleepwear and undergarments and decided to get these 3 shirts as well.

Tshirt 1, Tshirt 2, Tshirt 3 (3 for S$30 deal)

So yes, no more shopping till 6 November! Can't wait to shop in Bangkok with Dorabanana! :D Our Airbnb condo looks magical also, got rooftop pool leh, wow.

Have a great Friday! :)

August 2014 #ootd

I think compiling OOTD/fashion photos by the month will make categorising much simpler. I used to divide them by week number, but as I got older, this method got more unsuitable (short term memory + laziness kicking in). So yes, a monthly compilation will be a better method. Hopefully, I don't delete the photos from my phone. But then again I have limited space so I tend to delete. Here I go digressing again. Ok long story short, I need a better phone with more memory space. 

Top - H&M
Skirt - H&M
Watch - Casio
Bracelet - Taobao

Top - Taobao
Inner blouse - Cotton On
Shorts - Qoo10
Watch - Casio
Bracelet - Taobao

Top - ASOS
Necklace - Taobao

Shirt - Taobao
Necklace - Forever 21
Jeans - Taobao
Shoes - Zalora
Watch - Casio

Finally I own a pair of Nike Roshe Runs!! I got them from @ootdootdshop on instagram! 

Barely 2 weeks to Copenhagen. EXCITED!! :D Have a great great Friday guys!! 

Taobao haul - July 2014

Some of the items that I bought have been taken down from the shops. However, a quick google translate and search bar input will almost always give you similar items from other shops. So make google translate your best friend and go on a Taobao adventure. I always start with hope of finding one product, and I will end with way too many things. 

All the items came in great quality and fit well. 

Taobao is my wardrobe's nemesis. 

Hope you guys are having a great Sunday! I'm two days away from my Hong Kong vacation! HUAT!

ASOS Haul (July 2014)

ASOS Contrast Bandeau Cut Out Bikini Top - £5.50
ASOS Denim Premium Jacquard Envelope Skirt - £10.00
ASOS Boxy Crop Check Shirt - £10.00
ASOS Roll Sleeve Crop Blouse in Mono Floral Print - £13.00
ASOS Denim Pelmet Skirt in Washed Indigo - £10.00
ASOS Chill Palm Print Tie Side Bikini Pant - £4.00

I have been busy at work and I almost always slept right after dinner, hence updating blog has been a secondary priority for quite a while. Let me take baby steps - restart with haul posts. 

Quick life updates:

• Kengyang is back! :D
• We're going to select our HDB unit on 15 August 2014. 
• I'm going to Hong Kong from 21-23 July 2014 for work, and then for vacation from 5-9 August 2014. Shioks. 
• My bank account (the one for spending) has gone down to 3 digits because I spent over S$1K on a facial package. The good thing is after one session I saw remarkable improvement. Ok lar right? 

ASOS Haul (they gave me discount codes!!) + a really important tip!

I bought these 5 items in 2 occasions - both with different discount codes that worked on top of already discounted items. Hooray! 

I thought the leggings were quite crazy, but I guess it will not look so risqué if I match it with a long black tunic top and a black pair of slip-ons?  

ASOS Leggings in Tribal Print with Side Elastic Criss Cross Detail
ASOS Silky Shorts in Floral Print
Blue Vanilla Printed Midi Skirt

Bourjois 1 Second Mascara
Bourjois Dark Khol Mascara

Anyway, I realised that there is a way of further reducing the total amount that you pay when you check out from ASOS. You know how they always change the currency to Singapore Dollars? HECK NO! Change it back to British Pound and after you do the exchange rate checking and the mathematics, you will realise that it's actually slightly cheaper if you check out in British Pounds than if you check out in Singapore Dollars.

For example, the silky shorts in floral prints? It was 12.50 pounds, but when I converted to Singapore Dollars, it's S$30.74. Of course, there are hidden credit card charges when you check out in a different currency, but I checked that too and I paid less than S$30.74. OH YEAH!!

Have a great shopping time guys! :) 

Additional 15% off sale items ("FETCH15"). 

Ends Sunday, 8th June 2014, 7pm SGT. Only valid on one transaction per customer. 

Massive Taobao Haul (May-June 2014)

Do you know why it's "May-June 2014"?

Because my Taobao hauling has reached a maximum uncontrollable level and I have put a ban on myself till end of June 2014.

Since I'm going to Hong Kong in August, I shall try to not shop so much (and nothing from Taobao, NOTHING!) and save the money for a shopping spree there.

Aiyah. Why Taobao so tempting with all the cheap deals?!

1. Pink dress with pockets (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38580200370&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39
2. Green floral shorts (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38970369701&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39
3. Navy striped flowy top (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38811680724&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB37
4. Black relaxed pants (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38561689689&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB49

5. Metallic pink/purple shorts (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38607531441&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39
6. Asymmetrical monochrome dress (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38832011471&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB49
7. White shorts with mesh panel (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38875905010&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39

8. Floral throwover (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38717113033&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB55
9. Blue floral top (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38603377048&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB35
10. Basic black v-neck top (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38481924298&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39
11. Black skater skirt (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38919239383&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB29

12. Travel necessities bag (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=35253496838&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB35
13. Totoro iphone case (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38185984175&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB28
14. Tomato socks and pencil socks (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=37033594109&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB7 each pair
15. Silver strappy shoes (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38986139426&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB33.99
16. Green owl iphone case (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=37341650859&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB31.80

So far...I have managed to not browse Taobao for a good 4 days. GOOD IMPROVEMENT. 

Have a great week ahead guys! 

Runway Bandits Haul

QERBE FLORAL CHAMBRAY BUTTON DOWN TOP - BLUE - S$27.50
ENOVS CROCHET TRIM COLOURBLOCK DRESS - BLACK - S$28.50

Taobao Haul (April 2014 - Part 2)

Denim Dress (RMB31.99, S$6.81)
Tropical print shirt (RMB20, S$4.26)
Pink skorts (RMB49,  S$10.43)

Black midi vest (RMB37.80, S$8.04)
Black shirt (how do you describe this correctly?!) (RMB35.80, S$7.62)
Pale blue lace peplum top (RMB45, S$9.57)
Leaf print midi dress (RMB55, S$11.70)

Problem? What problem? *denial*

Also, I have decided to change S$250 for my 5-day Shanghai trip in May. Kengyang thinks that S$250 will not be enough for me because he's bringing us (his family and I) to all the shopping streets. FML but I will control!!!!!!!!!

Taobao Haul (April 2014 - Part 1)

This month, I have gone overboard in the Taobao hauling arena. This is only part 1 of the haul because I have one more batch coming. Oops? 

If some of the photos have no links, that's because the seller has taken it down from his/her shop already. I'll try to link if the items are still available for purchase online! 

Leather panel dress - not listed anymore

Blue floral shift dress - not listed anymore

Cross-back dress (S$11.83)
This is a little tight in the bust area. Should I keep it or should I just lose more weight to fit into this??

White vest with black trimmings - S$10.54

Leather wrap skirt - S$8.39
This is way too short. I can only wear this with thick leggings underneath!

Red stripe blouse - S$9.25

Ripped denim jacket - S$9.68

Such an unhealthy obsession. Kengyang also just bought me two bags from Taobao because it's much more convenient for him since he's in Shanghai. The bags came 3 days after he placed the order?? I think my trip to Shanghai in early May needs a relatively empty luggage for all the potential shopping that I'm going to do.

Have a great week ahead guys! :)