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Giordano warehouse sale - my thoughts

I saw in the newspapers about the Giordano warehouse sale and also read about it on Shoppingnsales (where the picture comes from).

I like the Giordano warehouse sale. It allows me to restock my casual wardrobe for low low prices. In fact, during the last Giordano warehouse sale, I spent a mere RM120 and got a ton of stuff!

But when I went for the recent sale which is on from Oct 30 to Nov 4 2007, I was very very disappointed.

  1. The selection was very dismal. Most of it were stuff from previous sales which did not sell and choice was very limited.
  2. Prices were higher.

I walked away with a pair of cropped pants for RM29 which is cheap in the big scheme of things, but not as cheap as it used to be at the Giordano warehouse sale. I’d just sit this one out to be honest.

November 2, 2007 | Filed Under Fashion, Sales | 1 Comment 

Dont buy a branded bag just because everyone has it

Do you fall prey to this? Do you find yourself wanting a bag just because everyone you know has it or because everyone wants it?

A classic example is the by now infamous I’m Not a Plastic Bag bag by Anya Hindmarch. I fell prey to this madness and even tried to get it in KLCC when it was launched. Fortunately, sanity reigned and I opted not to queue up for it.

So, my little bit of advice for everyone thinking of buying a branded bag is to get one that is classic and that will never go out of style. Don’t buy a brand or model just because its famous or because some star was seen carrying it. Remember, celebrities and socialites can afford to change their bags every so often once they tire of it. Its a lot harder for the rest of us to do so. Above all, don’t encourage the madness that Louis Vuitton has tried to foist off on us by creating this monstrosity from scraps of cloth.

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A classic design in a branded bag will last you through the years. A trendy design will merely date you in the future and if its no longer in vogue, it will simply be money wasted.

Also, you don’t have to own a branded bag to be cool. A cheaper option in a lesser known brand might look just as good, provided its well made. I have lots of bags, both branded and of smaller brands, and I sometimes find myself carrying the lesser brands’ bags more simply because the designs might be more practical or simply because I want to attract too much unwanted attention. But this will be the subject of a discussion another day perhaps? :)

October 8, 2007 | Filed Under Discussions, Fashion, Warnings | 4 Comments 

Star Buy: Easy Spirit shoes at a 60% discount!

I popped into Isetan for their pre-sale which was on Friday. It was for one day only and only for the Isetan card members. There are benefits to being an Isetan card member and this is one of them.

One of the benefits is the extra discount for members and that was translated into the 60% discount off Easy Spirit shoes. For non members and after the one day presale, it will be 50% off. Still a hefty discount off the usual price of RM339 each.
Here are the 2 pairs of shoes I picked up:easyspirit
The first is a Dea sandal wedge. I’ve been wanting to get a pair of comfortable wedges for ages and this fit the bill. It felt very comfortable to walk in and the heel isn’t so high as to make it uncomfortable to go shopping or out for fun. The base had a springy feel to it which made it nice to walk in.

The second is a pair of Pioniere ballet flats with a mesh suede upper. I liked the unique look and design of the upper part of the shoe and it is very soft and flexible. I’d been wanting a pair of ballet flats for ages but this is the first time I’ve found something that fits and looks nice on my feet.

Easy Spirit has very comfortable shoes that are slightly more expensive than Clarks shoes. I usually can’t afford them but at 60% off, its definitely a star buy! The 60%/50% off is for a very limited range only so its a matter of whether you find anything that catches your eye. In my case, I did and I love my new shoes!

September 22, 2007 | Filed Under Fashion, Sales, Star Buys | Leave a Comment 

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