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Thursday, December 11, 2008

^Christmas Shopping^

I think I've used up my quota of visits to Orchard Road for the year in the last week. Considering shopping was never my 'thing' in the past, that is not saying much but still...plus I've never been one for crowded places. Fighting with all the other women during the Mango sale really stresses me out. However, I must say, I am beginning to enjoy retail therapy.

Twice a year I allow myself to spend on me: GSS and end of the year. Thanks to my sister's and my shopping motto: Never buy unless it's on discount, those two times are the only times we can actually shop. :) So, to share my spoils of the week, Penny has spent on:

3 tops, 1 skirt, 1 pair of sleep shorts, 1 pair of Schu pumps, 1 Ferragamo perfume, 2 Shiseido eye palattes, 1 ettusais mascara and some minor toiletries. All for a grand total of $231.35. O.o

Not including freebies such as my Kate Spade wallet (birthday pressi from LH), Braun Buffel wristlet & coin pouch (birthday pressi from my siblings), Mango top (from my sis) & La Mer travel set.

Alright, time for bread & water month now. *heh*

On a more serious note however, I am amazed at the long queues outside shops such as Prada, Gucci, Coach & LV. I mean, aren't we in a technical recession? But I am not complaining. In fact, I would like to thank these peeps for spending and boosting our economy. It is something we dearly need in these times. It has been found that Singaporeans are one of the lowest spenders (per income earned) amongst developed countries. This is because we feel we have insufficient savings thanks to CPF, ERP, electricity tariffs & taxi fares. We apparently save too much as a result.

Well, I have done my part for Singapore. You should too...any excuse for shopping ya? :P

P.S: I'm home now on MC. Blame it on Mango.

|*t@tty snoozed off @ 3:07 pm*|

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