All about Shopping!

Not pictures of the sale.

There’s the FJ Benjamin Branded sale on this weekend. If you like La Senza, Guess, Banana Republic, Gap and Raoul make sure you head on down to Bangsar Village II in Kuala Lumpur (3rd Floor above MPH bookstores) to grab some deals.

I was there today. I thought prices were so so. Raoul ladies shirts were RM80, skirts were RM120 for 2, dresses were RM150 for 2 but designs were awful (to me). Banana Republic dresses were RM200, tops ranged from RM70-RM120. Gap jeans were RM120 and tops ranged from RM20-80 or so. La Senza had a good range of sizes for bras and panties this morning but I’m not sure how much is left.

There are loads of stuff, and loads of people and you don’t really want to be spending precious time in the queue for the fitting room when you can be digging through the piles of clothes for bargains right? So, here’s my tip for how to dress at a clothes warehouse sale.

• Wear a light or short skirt - it makes it easier for you to try on pants and jeans or skirts which you can slip on under the skirt in a quieter corner of the hall. A light skirt will help also when trying on a dress so it doesn’t look as bulky.
• Wear a light T-shirt or spagetti strap top - It makes it easier for you to slip on shirts and T-shirts and dresses don’t show up so bulky as well.
• Wear flats - It is easier to move around in flats or flip flops and it makes it easier to try on shoes. Besides, you’ll be  considerate to other shoppers who don’t like being stepped on with heels!

So, what did you get from the sales? Spill!

Tags: Fashion, Shopping hazards, Tips by ParisB
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I popped by the Marks & Spencer sale yesterday on a whim. It is on from now (date of writing) until March 30, 2008. Marks & Spencer, being a UK brand, their prices have always been on the high side. I used to find that it was cheaper to buy stuff from M&S in London (after conversion from GBP to RM) than to buy them here in Malaysia.

However, due to competition M&S has now dropped their prices in Malaysia so their things are now quite affordable. I used to buy lingerie from M&S - their bras are nice (not La Senza sexy nice but still nice) and of good quality.

But yesterday, what I picked up were 2 pairs of shoes!

Selected shoes from Marks & Spencer are 50% off - huge savings. My sis bought 2 pairs too for under RM100! That was because each pair she bought only cost RM49.50 after discount.

The best deal I got was on the pair of suede ankle boots. They cost me under RM70! Who’d believe it? And yes, they are both very comfortable indeed.

Ah I love sales don’t you?

Tags: Fashion, My Buys, Sales, Star Buys by ParisB
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Sizzle away Valentines Day (or night) with these hot deals on lingerie from Chicwear.

Chicwear is running a Valentines Day sale on selected sexy lingerie with savings of about 25%. Also, shipping is free by courier service within Malaysia so you might still make the cut if you place your order today for delivery by V-day.

I guess the promotion might run till end February 2008 but its only 2 days to Valentines Day!

Tags: Fashion, Online shopping, Sales by ParisB
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Still wondering what to get for Valentine’s Day? Well, if you are comfortable with the idea, try lingerie. I don’t care what anyone says - receiving a prettily wrapped box with comfortable and subtly sexy lingerie in it can do wonders for a woman’s self esteem. It tells her that she’s sexy enough to cavort around in slinky little nightgowns and shorts sets. Not everyone feels the same way, I have to admit.

Then again, I’m talking about the ones that look like these:-

and not the sexy barely these ones that look like these:

Though of course if the latter piques your fancy and you or your partner likes it, then by all means, go for it! You can do your lingerie shopping online at Chicwear.com.my if you are male and aren’t comfortable with the idea of stepping into a lingerie store. Just find out your partner’s size and with a click of a mouse, a lovely red box will be sent by courier to her! So, fired any imaginations yet?

Tags: Fashion, Online shopping by ParisB
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