Tips for the Shopaholics!

Helloooo all Vogue gals & guys!


Today let’s share some tips on shopping!

Remember the ‘ABCs’ before you plan your shopping!


A – AIM for what you want.

Women want everything but don’t need actually. But there are things that when we want, means we really WANT!

I don’t see a need to lecture on ‘WANT’ vs ‘NEED’ coz I am myself guilty of having more ‘WANTS’ than ‘NEEDS’ so I am not the right person to preach abt it!


B – BUDGET or BUST.

After you dah aim something, then check the budget. Like me, if there is anything I wish for, I would actually set aside part of my salary every month for it & save it in my precious ‘envelope’!

This ang pow is where I hide my money & dump any extra loose change here, be it $5, 10 etc. I would just keep the $$$ here till I am ready to shop!

If your wish-list is on the high side, then its best if you recce around first before you buy! If its a big ticket item, try asking the Sales Assistants if there are any upcoming sales. Some are nice enough to tell or at least give a hint but some SAs are just plain ignorant & display a heck-care attitude. If its a seasonal item, then it will usually go on sale for 30% to 50% off, so if you can hold on, then you should. If its a classic item, then once you have save enough, then go ahead & pamper yourself!

You dont wanna regret seeing this AFTER you have bought it!

And once again, I have to tell you, for those luxury items, pls buy them at DFS Scotts – the service is just impeccable & super top-nothc (well at least to me, thru my shopping experience), compared to those SAs at Paragon & Ngee Ann City!

But whatever it means, spend within your MEANS - never ever bust your budget coz if you do it once, you tend to do it again and again!

C – Comfortable

Do dress comfortably – If you intend to go hunting at warehouse sales or factory outlets, then a blouse or T / pants will do. It would be better if you can put on a singlet or camisole inside yr T (not a thick one) coz in case the changing rooms are not available, you can just try the outfit outside or when you have to share a changing room with a fren, a least you still have a camisole on, to prevent any embarrassment btw you & yr fren. Wear comfy shoes too unless you dont mind catwalking in those killer heels!

I have to confess – I am not a SAVVY shopper sometimes. I have bought things, which have or will never see the light of the day. Well, tons of it, judging by the cramped look at my secret compartment & store rooms, some still in their boxes & dust bags etc! But I guess, if I buy something & it made me happy at that point of time, then I wont dwell abt my 'impulse' buying! I dah langgar pantang banyak ratus kali, but this what I am - a SHOPAHOLIC!

So if any of you have tips on shopping, anything lah, like where is & how to get the best deals etc, pls do share your views & comments here! Coz Vogue-U is all abt sharing & learning the good stuff!

Finally, as you are reading this, I am still on a “Save the Indonesia Malls’ campaign somewhere in........!

So catch up with you ppl again!