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! :)

New In: Sandy Boat Shoe (Cotton On)

Sandy Boat Shoe
Now selling for S$10 online (original price: S$19.90)

OOTD - TDF (to die for) Zara leggings

Sometimes it's so difficult getting ready in the morning. I want to wear something different so that I have material for Instagram but I also want to be comfortable for the long workday ahead. 

I have come to a conclusion that I'm more of a comfort person. I buy a lot of experimental apparels but I always go back to the same few outfits. 

I didn't regret purchasing my new Zara leggings though. They are a dream to wear and I already know I'm going to wear them too much. I actually wanted to buy them a couple of months ago when a few fashion Youtubers raved about them. They were S$39.90 a pair and that's not a cheap price for a pair of leggings so I held back. I kept going back in to Zara to specifically feel the material and one night the obsession escalated and I DREAMT ABOUT THE LEGGINGS. 

So ok lah, I got them. I got 2 pairs. :D They are so comfortable and incredibly slimming. I feel extra confident wearing them because suddenly I have uber flat tummy and my butt area looks painstakingly sculpted (like as if I embarked on a 30-day 200 squats and 2000 crunches regime). 

The above photo is very silly. I'm raving about a pair of BOMBDIGGITY leggings but you can only see a little bit HAHA. But don't worry lah, I'm sure I'll wear this frequently and I promise to have a better photo next time!! 

Outfit summary:

Printed top - Uniqlo (NT590)

Navy leggings - Zara (S$39.90)

Spiked sandals - Cotton On (on sale for S$10)

Mint bag - Taobao 

Last haul of 2013

I'm back from Taiwan and I have accumulated quite a mountain of purchases. I blame it all on my bonus. YAY Shopping! :D

I didn't do much shopping in Taiwan. Spent a hell lot of time on the bus travelling to remote places and I was too tired when we had the allocated shopping time. Once I'm back, I went CRAZY online. HAHA. All I can say is... oops? 

• ZARA Inspired Dress: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.10.01dJs2&id=36711108305 
• Blue Long-sleeve Top: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-4962327258.12.s4KWBp&id=36391115614 
• ZARA Inspired Leather Shorts: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-4291307551.2.G2pGG2&id=35125221673
• Fur-sleeved Winter Jacket: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-4662936074.38.wTrNkf&id=35516375057

• Innisfree Jeju Hand Creams: http://list.qoo10.sg/item/INNISFREE-JEJU-HAND-CREAM-10-FRAGRANCE-NEW/413252857?selectedOptions=
• Mizon Parisien Eyeliner Pencil Kit: http://list.qoo10.sg/item/MIZON-FULL-EYE-MAKEUP-SET-PARISIEN/412486797?selectedOptions=
• Tosowoong Eyeliner Set: http://list.qoo10.sg/item/BEST-NO-1-EYELINER-TOSOWOONG-SEASON1/409898032?selectedOptions=;

• Flamingo Pencil Case: http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/patti-case-flamingos/
• Ice-cream Notebook: http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/big-ideas-notebook-ice-cream/
• Spirited Away 2014 Diary (SO EXCITED FOR THIS. FASTER COME!!): http://list.qoo10.sg/item/GHIBLI-STUDIO-ANIMATION-SPIRITED/413459224?selectedOptions=
• Fox Pen Holder: http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/pen-holder-fox/

• YoungHungryFree Lisa Sequin Top in Black: http://www.younghungryfree.com/collections/tops/products/lisa-sequin-top-in-black
• Uniqlo Black Jeggings: Taiwan
• Uniqlo Printed Shirt: Taiwan

• Aztec Sunday Bag (can be travel bag too cause this is HUGEEE): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/sunday-gear-bag-intarsia-aztec/
• Bright Floral Nerd Glasses: http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/nerd-glasses-bright-floral/
• Spike Jelly Sandal: http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/spike-jelly-sandal-black/
• 5pk Soft Lace Trim Bikini (TMI but 10 bucks for the entire set!!!): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/5pk-soft-lace-trim-bikini-pretty/

Happy holidays everyone! :)

Can't wait to spend my last day/night of 2013 with Mr Chung. :)

YAY HAVE A GOOD LAST COUPLE OF DAYS OF 2013! :D

Shoes. Nothing but shoes.

I threw two pairs away. I bought four new pairs. 

I'm running out of space. 

But aiyah, if buying shoes make me happy, then might as well? 

Cotton On Haul - Everyone needs basics

Cotton On Asia sent me an email on their online S$5 sale for tops last week and it was super timely because that morning itself, I had difficulty looking for clothes to wear to work since I had so few basic tanks and tops! Everyone knows I love my vintage/quirky/rara/colourful prints and I still love them, but basics are really important staples to have in the closet! 

SO...THANK YOU COTTON ON ASIA! :) 

I wanted a nice small wrislet/pouch to keep the many name cards that I have been accumulating from my training sessions and so I got this simple black one with "HERE AND NOW" emblazoned on it. I bought it for S$4.95 (original price and not on sale). 

Inspire Zip Purse: http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/inspire-zip-purse-black/tan/gold/

I also bought this very comfortable pair of shoes in black and white stripes with studs. I'm super into monochrome shoes right now because I think they match with everything! This was on sale for S$9.95. I just checked online and now it's on sale for S$15! Lucky buy early. HEHE.

Ormond Slipper: http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/ormond-slipper-black/white-stripe-canvas/

 All items from here onwards were S$5 each! BARGAIN! :)

Alice Printed Tank (Leopard Fantasy/Ebony): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/alice-printed-tank-leopard-fantasy/ebony/

Layer Upon Layer Lace Tank (Black): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/layer-upon-layer-lace-tank-black/

Amelia Slub High Crew Tee (White): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/amelia-slub-high-crew-tee-white/

Eternity Tank (White): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/eternity-tank-white/ 

Michelle Essential Shirt (White): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/michelle-essential-shirt-white/

Layer Upon Layer Lace Tank (White): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/layer-upon-layer-lace-tank-white/

Eternity Tank (Black): http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/eternity-tank-black/

Can't wait to dig out my old sheer tops and wear them out again!! My closet is exploding and I keep thinking that I have nothing wear when in actuality, everything is hidden somewhere inside the closet. TIME FOR CLOSET CLEANING SESSION!!

For those who want to stock up on basics too, go to Cotton On Asia online now! I have tried on all the tops that I bought and they are freaking comfortable. Great buys!! :)

Cotton On Haul - July 2013

Cotton On is really sneaky. I checked the Asia site today and BAM, so many new items were on sale!! Got all the below stuff for slightly over S$50. SCORE. Free shipping to my door step. DOUBLE SCORE. The blazers/cardigans were all S$10, like wtf? YAY! 

Now, I need to open a savings account (done with Citibank but have not signed the papers yet) for cash that I CANNOT spend. :)

Have a great weekend guys!!

Food, friends and school (Week 1 of Y4S2)

It's a rainy Saturday, and I'm doing all I can to keep myself awake. It's always blissful when you plan to be at home all day and it's pouring outside. My bed and I just merge as one. So I figure, time to update my blog and make my readers happy! :) 

Here are the photos from this week. I must say that it's an unexpectedly good week. However, in terms of course registration, it has been terrible. I shall not dwell into NTU negativeness. 

First OOTD - Cardigan's from Cotton On and dreamcatcher tank is from Chatuchak Market! 

Boyfriend and I went to Kim's Family for amazing Korean food again and it was once again, quite stellar. The 12 side dishes were too much but too good. The fact that Kim's Family is located so near my house is really both a blessing and a curse. Too much of a delicious food means I need to run extra! :( 

Upcoming review for But, Becky Age Lock & Moisturising Wild Yam Mask! Thanks Secretive for the masks! :) 

Second OOTD - H&M tank, Cotton On peplum cardigan, Forever 21 jeans and oxfords from Qoo10. 

And yes #cottononbigthings is happening right now. It's a competition for those who love to post OOTD on instagram and for those who love Cotton On. Simply put, I'm more than eligible to enter. HAHA. If I win, I get a free trip to Australia + a Canon G1X. JUST GIVE ME PLEASE. 

Third OOTD - Vintage top from Bangkok (S$3!!)

Fourth OOTD - Vintage denim from Chatuchak, bag from H&M, Socks from qoo10 and shoes from Cotton On

I had my first ever NIE lesson this semester - Introduction to Printmaking - and it was quite amazing. I'm of course not very good with art, but it's really fun!! I'm also s/u-ing this module so everyone in the class should love my mediocre skills because I will help them get their As!! :)

I really love the class and it's a good 3 hours every Thursday! I'm taking it with so many amazing people too!!

Konkon doing manual labour haha.

Dora and I met up this week (FINALLY!) and we had an amazing time catching up on office gossips and whatnots.

We had ramen at Menya Musashi at ION Orchard, and I was quite satisfied with my order.

Dora's white shabu shabu ramen

My black cha shu ramen set (with additional bowl of rice topped with something that I'm not familiar with but it was damn good)

My set was S$15.90! Affordable and delicious!

This skull necklace was on sale for S$2.97 at New Look and I HAD to get it. After paying, I immediately put it on. It's a short necklace, so it's dainty, but the pendant is a skull! So it's confusing. 

Haha my shoes match the stool in H&M fitting room.

We met up with kengyang for dinner and had curry rice at Coco Ichibanya!

I was too full from the ramen goodness, so I opted for a tuna salad. :)

Dora's mushroom omelette rice.

Kengyang's pork kimchi curry rice.

Still go for dessert some more haha. Really ate too much. STARVATION OVER THE WEEKENDS.

Annnddd ending with a lovely photo of boyfriend and I taken by the very professional camera photographer, Dora! :D

Now, I shall continue with FYP and then Nick Stone's Voodoo Eyes! I really hope I don't fall asleep!!