It's the midyear sale again and I've noticed that recently, I couldn't skip visiting my favorite stores. Good for my wardrobe selection but bad for my bank account. But since there's really not much to be done now that the clothes and accessories have been purchased and have taken their rightful places in my closet, I'll just recap my recent bargain finds.
Friday
for the love of cardigans and good bargains
I was in Megamall earlier this week when I passed by Mango, which was on sale. I really wasn't planning to buy anything but I stumbled upon the cardigan I forgot I really wanted to buy. The best thing about it was that it's on sale!
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This is the cardigan I fell in love with the moment I laid my eyes on it several months ago. It's a short-knit cardigan with 3/4 sleeves, scoop neck and ribbed hem.
I love cardigans. If you get to see me everyday, you'd know that I love cardigans. I wear one to work almost every other day. I love wearing tops and dresses with no to very short sleeves. Because I'm petite and have arms as slim as imaginable, I don't like wearing things that make me look even smaller so I shy away from tops and dresses with sleeves that emphasize my arms' slimness. I'm very conscious about how slim my arms are. They are so slim, I can't even wear a proper bangle - except if I get one meant for a child. And because it can get a bit cold inside my office, I always have a cardigan or a jacket to keep me warm. I prefer cardigans though because they're so light and easy to carry. I can put them in my bag and not worry that they'll get wrinkled because most of the ones I have are knitted. Plus they are so easy to pair with almost everything I have. I can use it with a dress, with jeans, with skirt, with shorts and it never fails to make me achieve the look I want to project.
This is the cardigan I fell in love with the moment I laid my eyes on it several months ago. It's a short-knit cardigan with 3/4 sleeves, scoop neck and ribbed hem.
I love cardigans. If you get to see me everyday, you'd know that I love cardigans. I wear one to work almost every other day. I love wearing tops and dresses with no to very short sleeves. Because I'm petite and have arms as slim as imaginable, I don't like wearing things that make me look even smaller so I shy away from tops and dresses with sleeves that emphasize my arms' slimness. I'm very conscious about how slim my arms are. They are so slim, I can't even wear a proper bangle - except if I get one meant for a child. And because it can get a bit cold inside my office, I always have a cardigan or a jacket to keep me warm. I prefer cardigans though because they're so light and easy to carry. I can put them in my bag and not worry that they'll get wrinkled because most of the ones I have are knitted. Plus they are so easy to pair with almost everything I have. I can use it with a dress, with jeans, with skirt, with shorts and it never fails to make me achieve the look I want to project.
Wednesday
a token from a fraudulent seller
Remember my entry on justice in online shopping? Here's a follow up on that one.
So I've already told the story of how I ended up filing a complaint in PayPal against a fraud eBay seller after receiving an email informing me that the item I bought in eBay has been removed from the listing as it allegedly infringes on the eBay VeRO Program. The seller sent a tracking number to PayPal during the investigation, perhaps to appease me that an item has been sent. PayPal required me to wait for a few more weeks to give the seller the benefit of the doubt. I waited and waited and when the waiting time is over and the dispute has not been resolved, I provided more information regarding my claim. In a few days time, PayPal concluded their investigation in my favor.
Several weeks after that though I received a post from the Parcel Section of the city's Central Post Office. Upon reading the post informing me that I need to claim a parcel, I felt sick. Thoughts swam in my mind. What if the seller didn't really screw me? What if it wasn't really a scam? What if the seller really did send the item? What if I turned out to be the one who screwed the seller? My mind was filled with these thoughts and I started feeling guilty. I don't think I could easily forgive myself if it turned out that I was the bad one. Filled with these thoughts, I immediately paid a visit to the city's Central Post Office.
So I've already told the story of how I ended up filing a complaint in PayPal against a fraud eBay seller after receiving an email informing me that the item I bought in eBay has been removed from the listing as it allegedly infringes on the eBay VeRO Program. The seller sent a tracking number to PayPal during the investigation, perhaps to appease me that an item has been sent. PayPal required me to wait for a few more weeks to give the seller the benefit of the doubt. I waited and waited and when the waiting time is over and the dispute has not been resolved, I provided more information regarding my claim. In a few days time, PayPal concluded their investigation in my favor.
Several weeks after that though I received a post from the Parcel Section of the city's Central Post Office. Upon reading the post informing me that I need to claim a parcel, I felt sick. Thoughts swam in my mind. What if the seller didn't really screw me? What if it wasn't really a scam? What if the seller really did send the item? What if I turned out to be the one who screwed the seller? My mind was filled with these thoughts and I started feeling guilty. I don't think I could easily forgive myself if it turned out that I was the bad one. Filled with these thoughts, I immediately paid a visit to the city's Central Post Office.
Saturday
a day in the life of a girl who loves to shop: breakfast
I've been told countless of times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that I shouldn't miss it. Obviously, I'm not a big fan of breakfasts mostly because I can't be bothered to cook myself a meal so early in the morning. But I enjoy breakfast buffets though - all you can eat bacon and fruits, one word: yummy! Among the breakfast buffets I've tried, I liked Oakwood, Manila Peninsula, and Boracay Regency's breakfast buffets.
Today was no breakfast buffet though but this was what I had.
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| Cereals, yoghurt, pears, and kiwi |
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| Nestle Corn Flakes, Elle & Vire raspberry yoghurt, Emborg brie, a pear and a kiwi |
fabulous finds
I love clothes. I find it really hard to turn my back on clothes that fit me really well.
I was waiting for a friend yesterday when I started getting bored. I hate waiting so I decided to visit the Forever 21 store in Megamall to pass time. I like going to that store. I always find something pretty and affordable whenever I pay a visit. The only problem I encounter is that their size Small doesn't always fit me well (and not all styles come in Extra Small so that's a problem).
The Forever 21 store in Megamall is always full of people - of girls, ladies and women going through rack after rack of clothes and of boyfriends and husbands waiting for their partners. (Poor guys, do they know how long it takes a woman to choose clothes in a store THAT big? I bet they're bored to death. Personally, I'd never subject my boyfriend to that kind of torture, really.) I like how the F21 sales personnel never bother you while you're choosing clothes; I feel more comfortable that way.
I like anything that's more affordable than the other items. I like finding items that are really affordable. I'm a sucker for good bargains. It's a given though that they should all look pretty. I have once bought a navy blue jacket for just under Php 500. I wear it to work often and my co-workers think it's worth a lot more than what I actually paid for.
I was waiting for a friend yesterday when I started getting bored. I hate waiting so I decided to visit the Forever 21 store in Megamall to pass time. I like going to that store. I always find something pretty and affordable whenever I pay a visit. The only problem I encounter is that their size Small doesn't always fit me well (and not all styles come in Extra Small so that's a problem).
The Forever 21 store in Megamall is always full of people - of girls, ladies and women going through rack after rack of clothes and of boyfriends and husbands waiting for their partners. (Poor guys, do they know how long it takes a woman to choose clothes in a store THAT big? I bet they're bored to death. Personally, I'd never subject my boyfriend to that kind of torture, really.) I like how the F21 sales personnel never bother you while you're choosing clothes; I feel more comfortable that way.
I like anything that's more affordable than the other items. I like finding items that are really affordable. I'm a sucker for good bargains. It's a given though that they should all look pretty. I have once bought a navy blue jacket for just under Php 500. I wear it to work often and my co-workers think it's worth a lot more than what I actually paid for.
something worth celebrating
Last night, my friend announced that "summer is officially over" having seen it rain cats and dogs. Well, I hope she's right. I love summer but I also love the rainy season.
There's something I find very comforting about the rain. I can't really put my finger on it though - perhaps because I like the indoors more than the outdoors or that I'm just really sentimental.
There's something I find very comforting about the rain. I can't really put my finger on it though - perhaps because I like the indoors more than the outdoors or that I'm just really sentimental.
Sunday
carefree saturday
This was similar to what I wore yesterday. The red skirt really catches attention. The red skirt I wore was from Forever 21 and the top from Plains and Prints.
golden feet
Remember the gold flats I bought in Payless, which I mentioned in a previous post? Well, this was approximately how I wore them for the first time.
I used a white tank top and tucked it under a soft denim skirt which had a bow detail on the middle of the waistband. I got that denim skirt from Bayo more than a year ago. It rests naturally on my waistline and gave me a very feminine vibe. Because the airconditioning is full blast in our office, I used a red cardigan which I think made the outfit more alive. To complete the look, I finished it with a delicate gold necklace and a gold bag.
Saturday
the notebook
Before anything else, a note: Pardon my borrowing of your book title, Mr. Nicholas Sparks. This is a happy ending though.
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I broke my New Year's Resolution today. I bought a notebook.
I must admit that I'm not a very techy person. I own a few gadgets and love them. I don't usually upgrade my devices unless I feel it's time with the exception of mobile phones prior to my getting a Blackberry. There was a time when I changed phones every quarter. I've tried Nokia, Motorola, LG, and Samsung prior to getting a BB. Whenever I think about that time, I feel a pang of regret for having spent quite a lot on upgrading phones every so often but then again, I consider it as a necessary part of the quest of finding the perfect phone. Just between you and me, if I would ever have to quit BB, I'd go with Samsung. I love their phones too!
I try to know as much as an average non-techie person can take about the gadgets that I have. I know just enough to operate them but not too much that I can speak computer language. I spaced out when the technician today talked about 64-bit and how when I finally get a Windows 7 OS, I should use 64-bit so that I end up seeing 8gb DDR3 memory instead of just 2gb (because he just used 32-bit since I'm just on 30-day trial of Windows 7). I still don't get, it mind you, but at least it's clear to me that the 64-bit - or is it 64-bits - is not something that I have to physically install. FYI, I had to clear that one up with the technician. Haha. The most important thing though is that I always know what I want out of every gadget that I get. I wanted a touch phone, I got one. I wanted an mp3 player that can also allow me to play games, I got an iPod touch. I wanted a camera with idiot-friendly settings, I asked for a Canon point-and-shoot as a gift. So when I decided last Christmas that I wanted to buy a notebook in December 2011, I know what I wanted - I wanted something that's thin, lightweight, with a huge screen (comparatively bigger than my 10" netbook), high memory, and big hard disk drive.
But based on those specs, how did I end up with an MSI FX400?
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I broke my New Year's Resolution today. I bought a notebook.
I must admit that I'm not a very techy person. I own a few gadgets and love them. I don't usually upgrade my devices unless I feel it's time with the exception of mobile phones prior to my getting a Blackberry. There was a time when I changed phones every quarter. I've tried Nokia, Motorola, LG, and Samsung prior to getting a BB. Whenever I think about that time, I feel a pang of regret for having spent quite a lot on upgrading phones every so often but then again, I consider it as a necessary part of the quest of finding the perfect phone. Just between you and me, if I would ever have to quit BB, I'd go with Samsung. I love their phones too!
I try to know as much as an average non-techie person can take about the gadgets that I have. I know just enough to operate them but not too much that I can speak computer language. I spaced out when the technician today talked about 64-bit and how when I finally get a Windows 7 OS, I should use 64-bit so that I end up seeing 8gb DDR3 memory instead of just 2gb (because he just used 32-bit since I'm just on 30-day trial of Windows 7). I still don't get, it mind you, but at least it's clear to me that the 64-bit - or is it 64-bits - is not something that I have to physically install. FYI, I had to clear that one up with the technician. Haha. The most important thing though is that I always know what I want out of every gadget that I get. I wanted a touch phone, I got one. I wanted an mp3 player that can also allow me to play games, I got an iPod touch. I wanted a camera with idiot-friendly settings, I asked for a Canon point-and-shoot as a gift. So when I decided last Christmas that I wanted to buy a notebook in December 2011, I know what I wanted - I wanted something that's thin, lightweight, with a huge screen (comparatively bigger than my 10" netbook), high memory, and big hard disk drive.
But based on those specs, how did I end up with an MSI FX400?
Monday
justice in online shopping
Today, I am sharing good news. While it may not be relevant to everyone (and therefore, not relevant good news) and definitely bad news for one, this is definitely good news for me.
The case I opened in PayPal has already been resolved. I’m just so happy with the news that I had to save a screen shot. Moments like this – when you feel truimphant over winning even on small battles, when you feel that there is fairness and justice in world – while not exactly rare, do not really come that often.
Because I feel overjoyed today, I feel I need to share this story in here.
The case I opened in PayPal has already been resolved. I’m just so happy with the news that I had to save a screen shot. Moments like this – when you feel truimphant over winning even on small battles, when you feel that there is fairness and justice in world – while not exactly rare, do not really come that often.
Because I feel overjoyed today, I feel I need to share this story in here.
Sunday
beauty can be comfortable
The reason I love shopping is because I love having clothes and shoes that look good on me. In essence, I love looking good. Looking good makes me feel good.
Sometime ago, I heard that beauty is pain. Whoever I heard it from said that if you want to look beautiful, you have to be stand the pain or the discomforts that come with it. And I can almost absolutely agree just thinking about the lengths women usually go to just to be more beautiful. Cases in point:
Sometime ago, I heard that beauty is pain. Whoever I heard it from said that if you want to look beautiful, you have to be stand the pain or the discomforts that come with it. And I can almost absolutely agree just thinking about the lengths women usually go to just to be more beautiful. Cases in point:
- Putting on eyeliner
Maybe this is not true for everybody but I feel absolute discomfort everytime I have to put on eyeliner. Perhaps it has got to do with my small Asian eyes (which I absolutely love, I’m almost a monolid) or that I don’t usually put make-up on.
- Two words: HIGH heels
It’s not as comfortable walking on 4-inch heels as celebrities and models make it look. They absolutely look nice and when you choose the right pair of shoes, not only do they add a few extra inches but they also make your legs look longer and sexier. I think it’s heaven-sent to find heels that are made for walking.
Saturday
shopping online
I was thinking of a suitable topic for my first post and then thought I should write about online shopping. Isn’t that just apt for a blog entitled A Girl Who Loves to Shop?
I like shopping. It used to be just the thrill of spending my own money while being attended to. But now, it’s more about finding something you like or – if you’re really lucky – something you love and getting it while being treated well. Well, what can I say? My best shopping experiences had made me feel like I’m worth a million bucks. I (would like to) believe that good customer service has become a minimum requirement in the retail industry. Anything that falls short of good customer service is just horrendous, infuriating and just downright unforgivable.
I enjoy going to shop after shop looking for something that will look pretty on me. You see, just because a dress is pretty doesn’t mean that it will look pretty on you. When I choose a dress, it’s not guaranteed that I will walk out of the shop with it because a dress also chooses its wearer. In the same way, a dress might choose me but I might not think it’s pretty. It has to be mutual – unless you have a really good tailor to alter the dress for you. But I am digressing.
I like shopping. It used to be just the thrill of spending my own money while being attended to. But now, it’s more about finding something you like or – if you’re really lucky – something you love and getting it while being treated well. Well, what can I say? My best shopping experiences had made me feel like I’m worth a million bucks. I (would like to) believe that good customer service has become a minimum requirement in the retail industry. Anything that falls short of good customer service is just horrendous, infuriating and just downright unforgivable.
I enjoy going to shop after shop looking for something that will look pretty on me. You see, just because a dress is pretty doesn’t mean that it will look pretty on you. When I choose a dress, it’s not guaranteed that I will walk out of the shop with it because a dress also chooses its wearer. In the same way, a dress might choose me but I might not think it’s pretty. It has to be mutual – unless you have a really good tailor to alter the dress for you. But I am digressing.
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