It's shopping time again - New Look Women's !!

It's OCTOBER! 

I get excited whenever it comes to October as it is a combination of Halloween and my BIRTHDAY! *hint hint*

And I would unknowingly spend more than I should on shopping for birthday clothes. (It's a natural thing RIGHT?!)

Just that I have more options this time ever since my choices expanded to taking my shopping spree ONLINE instead.

(Okay... I am not entirely sure if this is a good or bad thing)

And of course... What's a shopping spree without trying my luck at ZALORA?! 

I'm checking out one of the latest "New Look" series - and I managed to spot something I like within 5 minutes of scrolling. =_= Damn.

AND SOME WERE EVEN ON OFFER!!

I remembered I have friends asking me about the shirt sizes and how I was so confident in getting them without worrying they aren't my fitting size.

Well. EASY.

Here's one of the examples I screenshot from the "New Look" series:

Under the "Size Details" tab for each apparel, everything will be stated clearly - and there is even the model's body measurements for reference as well. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THAT :)

I know I can always trust Zalora for the measurements because I've been there, done that.

Nothing beats a real life experience!

You know, I love and hate Zalora at the same time.

"Okay, I am just going to get a dress and that's it." I would think to myself.

Naive me.

I ended up shopping under other categories, and the promotions that Zalora came up with ain't making my pockets any better.

Such a fulfillment to my retail therapy. 

I'm thinking if I should start shopping for Christmas too (even though it's a tad early, but... ...)

Urgh... I can't blog and shop at the same time... So I'm going to focus on my shopping for now.

If you guys are interested to join me as well, check out NEW LOOK WOMEN'S.

I suggest that you brew yourself a cup of coffee and sit down for it..

What?! ZALORA is NOT a scam!

I remembered someone who once asked me "Is Zalora a scam?" (Yeah, apparently he had gotten a few Zalora vouchers from some promotional event and was doubtful of its credibility)

Being someone whom have had a pleasant experience with Zalora, I was quick to say "OF COURSE NOT! You should have seen them for yourself!"

It's not because I am a blogger that I experienced such great service (I shopped under them with a different alias), and I have non-blogger friends who absolutely love shopping at Zalora for their fashion needs as well!

 I have to admit I love and hate Zalora at the same time though. There were so many a time when I felt confident that I wouldn't be tempted by their products BUT ended up filling up my shopping cart which was intended to be empty.

*shrugs*

Not to mention that being kiasu is also an important trait. I once came across a dress that I fell in love with and bookmarked it - only to discover that it was out of stock soon after. *grits teeth*

The Zalora website is always transforming with latest offers and updates:

(And now many GUYS love shopping at Zalora as they cater alot of products specifically for men too; unlike other shopping sites that offer mainly female clothings)

At least you know Zalora isn't sexist. LOL.

And Zalora has its own label!!!

Now that's definitely exclusive.

Some of the designs from their own label (Below $30!! Can you (#*%# believe it??!):

I would think its recommended if you shop at Zalora with your friends as there is FREE shipping over $40. Yes, so you don't have to pay a single cent to have the products delivered to your house!

Be prepared to spend hours or probably half a day to browse through their items though. There are simply TOO many, I repeat, TOO MANY (and I am not exaggerating) to choose from.

I no longer find physical shopping a MUST anymore because the choices at Zalora are so much more exquisite!!!

Do check out ZALORA SG now. If you haven't heard of them before (which I highly doubt so), it's time you should.

Unleashing the Shopaholic in me at Zalora!

Gaaah... ...I have been so busy lately that I just couldn't find the time to do some physical shopping!

That is when I truly appreciate the invention of internet; the virtual world where online shopping never fails to satisfy the craving in me!

Coincidentally, I have been receiving alot of discount codes from ZALORA lately; (I believe many of you have received them through different platforms as well; as what I heard from my friends and colleagues!) and YES - It's definitely one of the best period to do some shopping with... lesser damage to your wallet!

(Sometimes, I do not know whether to hate or love ZALORA! I always have to resist the temptation to add everything I see to the cart. *growls*)

Just today, I went to the site again and was greeted with a message:

AAAHH.. Should I click? Should I click?

YES PLEASE!!

There are so many new additions to the site - and the kiasu me will always check out the SALE corner. Some of the prices are slashed at more than 50% - 80% off! Crazy or what?!!

*inserts appalled expression here*

(Believe me, I have to spend more than one hour on the site just to browse and choose my desired apparel! There are simply TOO many choices. Don't say I didn't warn you.)

Even though I am no Malay, I am totally loving the Hari Raya category on the site. I have to admit, every single piece screams Elegance!

(Not to mention that the prices are reasonable, too.)

Having shopped at Zalora before and having a positive experience with them, I can totally place my trust on their items. 

I have friends asking me, "Why Zalora? Really that good meh?!"

And one of the reasons would be that Zalora offers many designs that are NEVER seen before in physical stores - Yet at reasonable prices.

I regard it as a virtual place to shop for ANY clothing for ANY occasion. And I am not exaggerating on that one. It seems to be a one-stop site for unexpected finds!

Definitely highly recommended by me - The SG Complain Queen! *inserts proud expression here*

Well... Ultimately, actions speak louder than words.

Hop on over to ZALORA SINGAPORE to take a look if you haven't!(Don't forget to subscribe to them for their discount voucher!!!)

Shop Sephora at Zalora!

I believe most girls would have heard of this brand SEPHORA at least once in their lives. No?

Think shopping malls.

Basically, SEPHORA is a brand that sells a wide range of high-quality make-up, skincare products, etc. I have friends who are simply huge fans of Sephora as they do offer exclusive products that can only be found in their stores!

Now here's something that can make shopaholics squeal. (Especially if you are a huge Sephora fan)

They are now OFFICIALLY on the ZALORA site!

(Say Yay!)

In other words, shopping has been made easier - and with such a renowned brand like ZALORA- You can feel completely safe about the experience!

One thing I love shopping on the ZALORA site is because of its clean and user-friendly interface. 

Just one look + click and you'll be able to find everything being displayed there nicely!

Here are some examples of their make-up products. Brushes, palettes, mascaras... You name it, they have it!

(I am sure make-up gurus will love these!)

Just hover your cursor over the picture on their page and you'll be able to see a super close-up version of the item.

Its like doing physical shopping at the store itself, just that you are at the comfort of your own home.

Of course, there are many MORE items listed there, including perfumes, body care, nail care, etc.

I have been to the physical store once and I simply love the women fragrances!

And yes - Another plus factor that I love shopping on ZALORA site is its FILTER feature. I could filter the products by popularity, price, etc. 

You will never miss out on them this way!

Why is online shopping so convenient now, ah??! *shakes head in utter amazement*

I wish I could list my favorite items down here, but there are indeed too many. I believe most of the common in-store products can be found on the site too! You will never get yourself "lost" in the physical store again as you can find the items easily there. 

So... You ready for some shopping fun now?

Shop Sephora at ZALORA now!

 (Hey, don't you think that kinda' rhymes? Haha!)

OOTD Feature & River Safari Trip!

As an online shopaholic (and am proud of it) by nature, nothing beats the kind of satisfaction I get when I receive the items in my hands and discover that they look better than I imagined.

Since I am such a regular when it comes to online shopping, I understand the concerns of a typical shopper. Like many out there, I am often worried if the particular item looks true to the pictures as posted on the website. Imagine the horror if the items look so different from imagination! The heart-wrenching feeling (urgh) is just so hard to swallow.

Hence, just for this purpose, I have decided to record down my online shopping process, from the time I made the purchase to the time when I finally wear it on me! Be rest assured that my photographs aren't professionally edited in any way, and were taken just as how they looked.

 I made a purchase from one of my all-time favorite ZALORA SINGAPORE  (Seriously, you should check them out if you haven't). Believe me, it took me hours to finally settle on my choice of dress out of the hundreds that I have seen and liked.

I have decided that I should choose one that is not my usual style - and see how it'll look!

This piece particularly appealed to me as my favorite color is orange - and it looks kinda' sweet on the model! (*wishing hard that I can portray the same feel too.* LOL)

Best of all? It comes in two pieces - which means I can either wear them together, or separately. 

*Ding Dong*

My package came fast - within 2 days! (Thanks to my parents for helping me to receive the parcel while I was at work) The delivery service guy actually messaged me personally a day before that he'll be coming; thanks for the nice gesture!

The thrill of ripping the packaging open..

The floral details and fabric!

I was stunned by the bright color (I love this shade of orange!) In my own opinion, I feel that it looks even better than the featured photo in reality.

As I would be going on a River Safari trip with my gang that week, I decided that it should be my OOTD! I was feeling quite excited to try out a different style (I am not really a floral person and have never owned any flowery-style dresses) and here are the results!

Surprisingly, I LOVE it. Perfect for a casual day out on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Here's my BFF, Pei Wen.. My bestie of 10 years and going strong!

My momo, Wen Jun. :)

We spotted this nice-looking hut and ran over to take a pic immediately.

A pic filled with CNY atmosphere, hor??!

It was a pity that we didn't get the chance to sit on the boat ride as it was crowded and full on a Saturday afternoon. :(

But guess what was the main highlight of the day?!

We got lucky ; and managed to catch the famous pandas, Jia Jia and Kai Kai in action! (I have heard many visitors weren't able to see them - but I was glad we did!)

Caught this smiling shot - Awww..

Interesting fact:

Couple pic, again:

Quite a short but interesting trip.. I have more photos of the animals uploaded on my Facebook.. So for those who are on my Facebook, just go to my albums and check them out luh. Haha.

Online shopping VS Physical shopping

This blog entry is not an advertorial ; but just my thoughts on ONLINE SHOPPING and PHYSICAL SHOPPING.

Let's see if you do share the same sentiments... ..

Online Shopping Vs Physical Shopping

FACTS ABOUT ONLINE SHOPPING:

- You don't really feel the pain of money draining from your bank account when you make online purchases. Sounds aggressive, I know. But it's a true fact when it comes to online shopping. Come on, are you the guilty one?

- You'll tend to buy MORE than what you initially planned to. (Remember those times when you would just do a "casual" browsing at the web page, and you ended up checking out a number of items that you never thought you would need/be getting?)

- With online shopping, you can basically (or technically) shop 24 hours without being afraid of closing hours or being observed by shop assistants. All you'll need is a mouse or an "enter" button.

- Online shopping makes you lazy. At times, you don't really see the reason to go physical shopping when you can just hug your pillow and surf the net at the comfort of your own home.)

- Gone were the times when you would purchase from a physical store immediately without checking the prices online. Yes, a retail shop will not be able to beat the online prices. 

- Online shopping includes INTERNATIONAL shopping - and one does not need any air ticket to fly to that particular country to get them.

- You are able to filter your searches and look for specific items that you want ; instead of sourcing painstakingly for them in physical stores. It makes everything a whole lot easier, does it not? *smiles*

-Online shopping gives you more room for consideration. How convenient it is to read reviews before making your purchase! There is no obligation too. No hard-selling. No nothing.

Ah, I am not saying that physical shopping isn't ideal - It has its advantages, too.

A physical shopping trip can give you the utmost retail therapy you'll ever need. You will be able to touch the items physically (some shoppers like to feel them using their hands. LOL) and get them immediately off from the shelves without any waiting time. In addition, a shopping experience with family and friends is like no other! :) 

So what about me?

I guess I am a neutral - I LOVE BOTH online and offline shopping. Online shopping adds more to the "surprise" factor, and I am always excited to look forward to my items during its delivery. Needless to say, I tend to spend more online than offline. 

However, there is something that I'll not really make purchases on - and that would be SHOES. As much as I often come across OMG-SO-AMAZING shoes that I would fall head over heels with, I restrained myself from getting them as it's kinda.. risky (due to the size issue!)

Despite the fact that shoe size charts are often provided, you can never really trust them as different manufacturers have different cuttings. What you think you can fit may not be the case.(Imagine the disappointment you will feel upon the discovery that you are unable to fit into the shoes that you have been looking forward to!)
Not only that, you will not be able to test the comfort level of the shoes - which can only be known when you wear them. (And this is only possible in physical stores!)

I have read many shoe reviews from buyers who would complain of such issues. Shoes are either too big, or too small when it comes to different cuttings. So.. I guess they would be something I'll refrain from buying online!

Ah, what about you? Are you more of an online shopper, or an offline one? =P

It's Christmas! Gift ideas, anyone?

December is here, and so is Christmas!

Christmas is here, and so are the presents! *chuckles*

Now, speaking about Christmas... I know you are probably groaning of a headache as it's usually the season of shopping for gifts.

Yes, gift shopping can be a great deal of fun - but it can also be a brain-wrecking task.

Or probably you have something in mind, but you have no freaking idea WHERE or HOW to find that particular item in a physical store.

That's when the world of ONLINE SHOPPING comes in handy.

You know, ever since I got to know online shopping exists, I have relied greatly on it to shop for gifts I have in mind. It can be anything, be it just a coin purse, pouch, bag, etc.

Seriously, the internet has never made shopping easier. The excitement of scrolling through the online catalog with just a click of the mouse, and knowing that the item you've purchased is on the way to your house is just oh-so-thrilling.

I guess I am getting increasingly lazy nowadays that I refuse to get up from my comfy seat anymore. I admit, I do most of my shopping online - and one of the reasons is because I feel that the prices are ALWAYS cheaper.. and in some cases, the quality can be surprisingly better than what you would expect.

As Christmas is just around the corner and I suppose it's also a great *ahem* time so shop for nice stuff for myself at reasonable prices as well, I found myself at the Zalora main site again. (It's always one of the first few sites that I have in mind whenever it comes to online shopping due to its affordable prices and choices!)

I believe many online shoppers are familiar with the company - Even my boyfriend purchased a pair of shoes from them once and I was impressed by its price and quality.

 Hmm. Definitely legit.

I was at their website recently again - and check THAT out! All in the spirit of Christmas!

I love the fact how user-friendly it is. I can filter the price range just so I can view items that are within my budget.

I got so effin' excited just by browsing the catalog as I seemed to love every item I see.

*Note to self: Cannot, cannot. I must practice self-control*

Whether if you are a guy or girl, I believe  Zaloracan help to solve your problem for Christmas gifts. From simple accessories, shoes to even clothing, you will definitely find something that appeals to you.

And if you can't.... Here's a splendid idea to get for your friend and loved ones - E-GIFT CARDS!!

If you are having trouble in deciding what to get for them or worried that they may not like whatever you are buying (since different people have different tastes; unless you are VERY sure of it), it will definitely be one of the best gift ideas! Gifting a gift card is like a wildcard- they are entitled to their favorite item on the site, as long as it's within the given value!

Since Zalora offers such a wide range of items, I believe finding an ideal item isn't a difficult task.

And lastly... ... Not to mention that Zalora is having a sales (UP TO 80%) too - all in the spirit of Christmas~!!

Come on.. It's not often that you are gonna' get such good deals- and you gotta' owe it to Christmas, which is happening only once per year!
So.. Grab that perfect gift, either for yourself or your loved one.... Shopping can never be easier when it comes to using just your mouse to click!!
Shop away now!!

http://www.zalora.sg/christmas/

P/S: Pssst.... One more thing, do you know that signing up with their newsletter will entitle you to a S$10 CASH VOUCHER?! On top of that, you will be able to receive first hand info on their latest deals and promotions!! Awesome much?!?!